x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

technology tech news

All Episodes

45:40

Streaming Services that Sunk

TechStuff ·

2023/05/22

While the streaming media landscape is crowded, it could be worse. In this episode, we look at some streaming services that didn't stand the test of time. From platforms that were a bad idea from the start to ones that were victims of corporate mergers, we find out what went wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

55:51

TechStuff Classic: How the Disney Magic Works

TechStuff ·

2023/05/20

After my recent (tenth) cruise on the Disney Cruise line, I decided to look into what makes the ship work.How does it steady itself in rough seas? How much is automated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:21

Tech News: Montana Bans TikTok But Will It Work?

TechStuff ·

2023/05/19

The state of Montana has said that, starting January 1st of next year, the app TikTok is banned statewide. How will the state enforce the rules? Is this an overreaction to TikTok? And will the law stand up to legal challenges? Plus lots of news about AI because why not?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:07

Reflecting on Resolutions

TechStuff ·

2023/05/17

Screen resolution can be confusing. What do all those numbers mean, and is bigger necessarily better? We go over some of the more common screen resolutions out there and talk about how (and when) they make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:23

Tech News: Elon Musk Names His Twitter Successor

TechStuff ·

2023/05/16

Last week, Elon Musk revealed he had tapped Linda Yaccarino to be the next Twitter CEO. But Musk won't be leaving Twitter completely. And now Tesla shareholders want him to create a succession plan at that company. Plus we get a bunch of updates on AI news, as well as some good news for Microsoft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

48:09

The Net Neutrality War

TechStuff ·

2023/05/15

The idea behind net neutrality is pretty simple -- fair access to legal content for all consumers regardless of what ISP they use. But how do you implement this idea? That's become the focus of a massive political battle in the United States that's been going on for two decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:06

TechStuff Classic: AI Assistants and You

TechStuff ·

2023/05/12

From Amazon to Google to Apple, companies are creating digital assistants to make our lives easier. What's the technology behind them and are they safe to use?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:50

Tech News: You Got AI On My Google Search

TechStuff ·

2023/05/11

Google has announced a ton of stuff at the 2023 I/O event, including how AI will show up in future Google searches if you opt into it. We also learn how Microsoft's deal to buy Activision is going, how YouTube is discouraging ad-blockers and how one influencer is using AI to make clones of herself for people to date. For a fee, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:51

The Godfather of AI is Worried About AI

TechStuff ·

2023/05/10

Dr. Geoffrey Hinton recently retired from Google, saying that he wanted to be able to speak freely about his concerns regarding artificial intelligence without having to consider the impact to his employer. So what is the Godfather of AI worried about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:42

Tech News: Faking the Deepfakes

TechStuff ·

2023/05/09

Defendants in court cases are trying the deepfake defense and judges are not having it. Think twice before you commit a huge investment into AI companies. SBF is asking courts to throw out most of the charges against him. And Peter Thiel has some icy plans after his demise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

65:53

Rerun: How the Great Movie Ride Worked

TechStuff ·

2023/05/08

Special guest Jack Pattillo joins the show to talk about the former Disney Hollywood Studios attraction, The Great Movie Ride. From immersive storytelling to the implementation of a new kind of animatronic, Jack and Jonathan explore this long-gone ride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:44

TechStuff Classic: How the Kepler Telescope Works

TechStuff ·

2023/05/05

The Kepler Telescope has detected hundreds of exoplanets in our galaxy. What's the story behind it and how does it work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:15

Tech News: May the Fourth be With You

TechStuff ·

2023/05/04

Sadly, we don't have any Star Wars news today. But we do have tons about AI, Meta facing governmental scrutiny, Microsoft making a questionable decision with regard to Edge and lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:15

TechStuff Tidbits: I Got Got

TechStuff ·

2023/05/03

Recently, I mentioned in a Tech News episode that the FBI and the FCC are warning folks to stay away from public charging stations for mobile devices. But it turns out that warning by be like a certain Shakespearean comedy: Much Ado About Nothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:16

Tech News: IBM Considers AI Over New Hires

TechStuff ·

2023/05/02

IBM's CEO reveals that the company has paused on hiring approximately 7,800 people in order to consider AI for those roles instead. A pioneer in deep learning is concerned about the potential dangers of AI. And the Web celebrates 30 years of being in the public domain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:21

The Art and Science of Designing a Car

TechStuff ·

2023/05/01

What process does Nissan follow when designing a new vehicle? We dive into the complicated process of going from concept to finished vehicle and learn how Nissan combines cutting edge technology with traditional artistic expression to get there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

56:14

TechStuff Classic: Shh! How Soundproofing Works

TechStuff ·

2023/04/28

Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:08

Tech News: Using ChatGPT to Win the Lottery

TechStuff ·

2023/04/27

A man in Thailand claims that, with a little coaxing, ChatGPT helped him pick winning numbers for the lottery. Plus we hear a lot of other stories about AI, how Meta had a very good first quarter after laying off 21,000 people, and why Netflix might be worried after rolling out a password sharing crackdown initiative in Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

18:06

TechStuff Tidbits: What the Heck is a Qubit?

TechStuff ·

2023/04/26

What is a quantum bit, and how is it different from a normal bit? What kinds of problems are quantum computers good at solving? And how many dumb jokes can Jonathan shove into this episode?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:24

Tech News: The Blue Badge of Dishonor

TechStuff ·

2023/04/25

In less than a week, Twitter's blue checkmark went from a desired status symbol to a mark people want to avoid at all costs. What happened? Plus, news on GM phasing out the Chevy Bolt, Google abandoning a mega campus project and an update on the Apple vs Epic legal battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

2,536 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs