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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 the brightest minds covering tech 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

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31:55

Tech News: Is TikTok's Clock Running Down in the US?

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2023/03/07

The US Senate introduces a bill that could give the President the power to ban TikTok (and other foreign tech products and services). Microsoft introduces an AI platform for enterprises. Cambridge Analytica resurfaces in the news down under. And Meta plans to hold more layoffs soon. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:51

Revisiting Crypto Ponzi Schemes

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2023/03/06

The Ponzi scheme is a classic high-stakes con game that can net a scammer a lot of money, but at considerable risk. We take a look at the Terraform Labs collapse of 2022 and learn what factors led to its downfall and why its co-founder is on the run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:38

TechStuff Classic: Apple vs the FBI

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2023/03/04

What does the FBI want Apple to do and why do so many tech experts oppose it? Ben Bowlin joins the show to talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:48

Tech News: AI is Either Dumb or it is Changing the...

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2023/03/02

There seems to be a lack of consensus regarding whether or not AI is about to change everything or if it's more hype than substance. We explore several news items that look into this. Plus, the ACLU doesn't think the US should ban TikTok. Airbnb might ban you based on who you hang out with. And DARPA is looking for some new aircraft designs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:45

Strange Stuff We Sent To Space

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2023/03/01

Getting into space is hard, which is why it might surprise you to learn about some of the weird, wild and goofy stuff we've sent up there. From action figures to salmonella to Elon Musk's personal Tesla Roadster, we look at a collection of weird things we've sent to space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:57

Tech News: You Got AI in my Tech News

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2023/02/28

We've got a ton of stories relating to AI to talk about today. Plus, VW's Car-Net service refuses to help detectives track down a stolen car (with a toddler inside it) unless they first pay the $150 reactivation fee. Ford proposes a future where cars repossess themselves. And everyone is banning TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:25

Up And Away In My Beautiful Spy Balloon

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2023/02/27

In early February, 2023, the US shot down a Chinese balloon. The US says the balloon was gathering intelligence while the Chinese claimed it was a weather balloon. We look at the history of spy balloons and how they've evolved over time, as well as the dilemma these balloons put leaders in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:58

TechStuff Classic: How LIGO Works

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2023/02/24

What is LIGO and how did it detect gravitational waves? We explain!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:03

Tech News: The Supreme Court Nopes Out on Judging...

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2023/02/23

The US Supreme Court admits it isn't qualified to make a judgment call on Section 230, which provides protection to online platforms regarding user content. Plus Apple's iOS 17 is rumored to allow users to sideload apps for the first time. And Elon Musk continues to shake things up at Twitter. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:10

Anonymous and the SovereignDAO

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2023/02/22

Listener Nathan asked me to explain why the hacktivist group Anonymous would promote SovereignDAO, so in this epic episode we learn about the origins and evolution of Anonymous, how DAOs work, and whether the components of a DAO align with the philosophy of Anonymous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:12

Tech News: A Bad PR Week for AI

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2023/02/21

We've got a bunch of AI-related stories to chat about today, and most of them are bad. From AI deciding who gets laid off to a university leaning on AI to craft a sensitive message to students and beyond, we see how artificial intelligence is creating real problems. Plus, today Microsoft attempts to convince EU regulators to let it purchase Activision Blizzard, an old iPhone sells for an astronomical price and movie studios want redditor names and addresses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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45:34

Rerun: How 3D Audio Works

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2023/02/20

In the late 19th century, a French experiment demonstrated the power of stereo sound. A century later, experiments in binaural audio would help create rich soundscapes that could immerse the listener in audio environments. We learn about the evolution and tech of 3D audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:52

TechStuff Classic: High Tech at High Speed

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2023/02/17

Scott Benjamin from CarStuff joins the show to talk about some of the latest tech making its way into cars. What does he think of autonomous vehicles and gesture controls? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:39

Tech News: Bing Gets Frisky

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2023/02/16

Are you ready for a Bing fling? Journalists report that Microsoft's AI-boosted Bing service can get a little weird. Or a lot weird. From gaslighting to personal attacks to acting like a stalker, Bing illustrates how AI chatbots might not always be the right tool for the job. Plus news about US politicians going after Big Tech, Lufthansa having a very bad Wednesday and AI taking the controls of an F-16 fighter jet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:57

Riding the Hype Cycle With Web3

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2023/02/15

It's time once again to revisit the hype cycle and figure out where along the path we might find Web3. And what is Web3? And what the heck is it supposed to do and how is it supposed to work? And why is Jonathan skeptical about the whole thing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:03

Smart Talks with IBM: 355 Days in Space: Finding...

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2023/02/14

After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:29

100% Invisible

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2023/02/13

Invisibility cloaks have long been featured in science fiction, but where are we when it comes to science fact? We look at the science behind bending light in interesting ways, and learn how metamaterials could play a part in making something invisible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:49

TechStuff Classic: The MOOG Story: Part Two

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2023/02/10

What is a MOOG synthesizer? How does it work? And did people really say synthesizers didn't make real music?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:57

Tech News: Google Bard Hits a Wrong Note

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2023/02/09

Microsoft and Google went head to head with their AI-powered chatbot demonstrations, and Google stumbled. No, Google Bard, the James Webb Space Telescope did not take the first picture of an exoplanet. Plus, some hackers receive sanctions from the US and UK and Nintendo gives us our first look at the new Legend of Zelda game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:18

TechStuff Tidbits: A Profile On Alessandro Volta

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2023/02/08

We credit Alessandro Volta with the invention of the battery, the man who identified electromotive force, and a dude who was interested in swamp bubbles, among other things. We learn a bit about the life and contributions of Volta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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