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TechStuff

Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley’s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once. Each week, Oz Woloshyn and Karah Preiss dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator

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32:04

IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of...

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2023/06/19

Education has the power to show students a path they’d never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Associate Dean at the Southern University College of Business. They talk about the partnership between IBM SkillsBuild and Southern University to co-create a cybersecurity leadership center for HBCU students and discuss how exposure to first-experiences inspires creativity. This is a

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49:41

TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 3

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2023/06/16

What has Pixar been up to over the last decade? Which Pixar film has had an underwhelming performance at the box office? And what comes next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:12

Tech News: Google Warns Employees Not to Use AI...

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2023/06/15

Why are Google staff being told to avoid using AI chatbots when the company makes one? How are governments around the world tackling risks associated with AI and misinformation? And why is Twitter getting kicked out of its offices in Boulder, Colorado?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:10

TechStuff Tidbits: What was the first text-based...

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2023/06/14

Back in my day, computer games didn't have fancy graphics or immersive sound. They just had plain old text, and we liked it! We look at the origins of the text-based adventure game and how these games are a creative challenge to make.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:00

Tech News: Reddit Goes Dark

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2023/06/13

Thousands of subreddits have switched to private in protest of Reddit's recent policy change regarding its API. Plus, Twitter's new CEO attempts to rally the troops, Microsoft faces more opposition to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:47

Where did E3 go?

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2023/06/13

The 2023 E3 event was supposed to happen this week, but like last year the event never happened. Now some are saying it may never happen again. What brought about the decline of E3?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:02

TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 2

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2023/06/09

How did the success of Toy Story affect Pixar the company? Why was there tension between Steve Jobs and Michael Eisner? And what happens when Disney and Pixar merge?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:01

The Origin and Impact of Deepfake Technology

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2023/06/08

Deepfakes create a dangerous situation -- how can we trust that a recording is the real McCoy when machines can make such convincing fakes? From the history of deepfake technology to the liar's dividend, we learn about the evolution of the tech and the problems it creates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:25

What was the first mp3?

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2023/06/07

When developing the mp3 compression algorithm, engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg used a specific song to tweak settings and get them just right. What was that song? And why does Jonathan not like it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:26

Tech News: Apple Shares Its (Very Expensive) Vision

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2023/06/07

Yesterday, Apple finally unveiled its mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, which will set you back $3,500 in 2024. Plus, we learn about some new challenges in the crypto world as well as reports about whether or not aliens have visited us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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70:45

The Epic Origins of Teddy Ruxpin

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2023/06/06

In late 1985, a company called Worlds of Wonder introduced a new toy -- a teddy bear that could tell stories and sing. It could blink and move its mouth. And it turned out not to be a teddy bear at all. This is the long and winding road that leads to Teddy Ruxpin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:05

TechStuff Classic: The Pixar Story: Part 1

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2023/06/02

How did the Pixar studio get started? How did it evolve from a small operation to a power player in the Disney empire? And how has the company led innovation in animation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:33

Tech News: Why You Shouldn't Use AI Instead of People...

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2023/06/01

An organization in charge of a hotline to help people with eating disorders finds out that chatbots aren't a good substitute for a human operator. A judge in Texas explains that generative AI has no place in his courtroom. And Meta and Amazon both face some challenges around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:12

Getting in Touch with Touchscreens

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2023/05/31

What's the difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen? Which came first? And are there other types of touchscreen technologies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:26

Tech News: ChatGPT Lands Lawyer in Legal Trouble

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2023/05/30

A lawyer finds out the hard way that ChatGPT isn't a reliable legal assistant. Nvidia's CEO says that, with the help of AI, anyone can be a programmer now. And China plans to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:21

TechStuff Remembers Grace Hopper

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2023/05/29

Grace Hopper was a Navy officer, a teacher, a computer programmer and a legend in the tech field. We look back on her life and achievements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:52

TechStuff Classic: How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate

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2023/05/26

Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:38

Twitter Serves as a Shaky Stage for a Presidential...

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2023/05/25

Twitter hit some technical snags yesterday while Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis announced his 2024 campaign. OpenAI's CEO issues a bit of a warning to the EU regarding AI regulation. And Sony has a new gaming peripheral on the horizon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:06

The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune

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2023/05/24

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:57

Tech News: Meta Takes a Loss on Giphy

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2023/05/24

Meta sells Giphy for a fraction of what it paid just a few years ago. Spain's government has it out for end-to-end encryption. And the US Surgeon General advises families about the potential dangers of social media. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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