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

21:05

Tech News: It's Not Easy Being Green

TechStuff ·

2022/11/03

Pantone's licensing agreement with Adobe means that designers will have to cough up fifteen bucks a month to access certain colors. Twitter continues to have a tumultuous week. Meta is testing out NFTs in Instagram. And TikTok is facing scrutiny around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:06

The Rise and Fall of Vine

TechStuff ·

2022/11/02

With rumors that the video app Vine is set to return, we look at Vine's history. Where did it come from? Where did it go? Did Cotton Eye Joe have anything to do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:36

Tech News: Twitter is Full of Musk

TechStuff ·

2022/11/01

Last week, Elon Musk completed his Twitter acquisition and began to clean house, firing multiple executives. This week, he continues with launching projects and planning future layoffs. Plus news about Meta, Google, Microsoft and Sony!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

43:29

Spooky Action at a Distance

TechStuff ·

2022/10/31

Why did Einstein refer to quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance?" What is locality? Could quantum systems allow for faster than light communication? Could that violate causality? It's a spooky quantum episode of TechStuff!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:22

TechStuff Classic: Patronage Makes a Comeback

TechStuff ·

2022/10/28

How has the Internet fueled a return to the old system of patronage? This episode explores crowdfunding resources like Indiegogo and patronage services like Patreon. Can they work for anybody?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:59

Tech News: Apple Begrudgingly Adopts USB-C for iPhones

TechStuff ·

2022/10/27

The EU will require Apple to switch to a USB-C port on iPhones starting in late 2024 and the company isn't happy about it. Plus Elon Musk is on the verge of closing his deal for Twitter, the US Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Tesla and gamers might be shocked to learn that physical copies of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II have no game on the physical disk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:49

TechStuff Tidbits: Exploring the Uncanny Valley

TechStuff ·

2022/10/26

What is the uncanny valley? What causes that feeling of uneasiness we get when we see certain robots or CGI characters? What makes them creepy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:27

Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse...

TechStuff ·

2022/10/25

Intelligent automation can help combat the human biases that can lead to discriminatory hiring practices. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this topic with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and guest Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global. They discuss how intelligent automation can accelerate inclusive hiring practices, why machines can mitigate bias but not remove it, and why diverse companies are more competitive. This is a paid

en-US

46:59

The Ghost in the Machine

TechStuff ·

2022/10/24

What does "the ghost in the machine" mean? From philosophy to artificial intelligence, we explore this idiom to understand what it means, how it's used and if the dream of strong AI is realistic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:14

TechStuff Classic: Tinder Loving Care?

TechStuff ·

2022/10/21

It's time to tackle Tinder. Where did the app come from? Do people use it for more than just hooking up? And what do you get when you go premium?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:29

Tech News: Netflix Targets Shared Passwords

TechStuff ·

2022/10/20

Netflix has a plan for all those households that share login credentials. Uber is going to advertise to you, a lot. A mysterious GPS interference affected air travel in Texas. And did physicists uncover the cheat code to the universe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:09

TechStuff Tidbits: Putting a Stake in Vampire Power

TechStuff ·

2022/10/19

What is vampire power? Why do electronic devices pull power even when they're not on? And what are some ways to stop it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:24

Tech News: The Death of G4TV (Again)

TechStuff ·

2022/10/18

Less than a year after its relaunch, G4TV once again goes dark. Plus online entertainment company Rooster Teeth faces harsh criticism in the wake of a former employee's accusations. And Parler is getting a new owner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

47:46

Ghost Hunter Technology Revisited

TechStuff ·

2022/10/18

Modern ghost hunting relies heavily on the use -- or misuse -- of technology. Learn about EMF meters, what constitutes electronic voice phenomena, and why your "ghost host" thinks it's all a misunderstanding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

27:03

TechStuff Classic: Alphabetizing Google

TechStuff ·

2022/10/14

What does Google's restructuring mean for the company?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:14

Tech News: Zuckerberg Triples Down on VR

TechStuff ·

2022/10/13

At the Meta Connect event, the company showed off the new, more advanced and very expensive VR headset formerly known as Project Cambria. Plus we learn about what soldiers think of Microsoft's HoloLens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:53

The Zombies Are Attacking

TechStuff ·

2022/10/12

What is a zombie computer? What is a botnet? And what the heck is a DDoS attack? We look at a common tactic used by hackers to silence or inconvenience a target, how it works, and the measures companies like Cloudflare take to mitigate them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:34

Tech News: Meta Gets Connect-ed

TechStuff ·

2022/10/11

Meta is holding its Connected conference today and we expect to see the new VR high-end headset codenamed Project Cambria, plus updates on the metaverse. In other news, CNN dumps NFTs, Delta invests in air taxis, and the US government might redefine the gig economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:28

Much Ado About Nothing Phone

TechStuff ·

2022/10/10

Nothing Technology, Ltd released the Nothing Phone (1) in July 2022. What sets this phone apart, and is it really going to transform smartphones forever? (Spoiler: No it is not).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

51:57

TechStuff Classic: Photo Editing and Manipulation,...

TechStuff ·

2022/10/07

Dylan is back to talk about the post-digital age of photo manipulation, when Photoshop and other programs began to allow more people to change images. Learn about famous disasters in photo edits and funny uses of Photoshop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

2,537 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