Alex Kantrowitz, author of "Always Day One," talks about his transition from political journalism to covering the tech industry, and how he applies lessons from tech giants' ability to reinvent themselves to his own business with Big Technology.Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowell- Alex's journey from BuzzFeed to starting his own independent media company, Big Technology.- The experience of working at BuzzFeed and the challenges of being a serious news outlet within a site known for listicles and memes.- Writing the book "Always Day One" and the process of researching and interviewing tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft.- Interviewing Mark Zuckerberg and the approach to asking insightful questions.- Applying lessons from tech giants' ability to reinvent themselves to his own business.- Alex's early career in politics and government work, and how it prepared him for covering tech.- Memorable moments from his youth that sparked his interest in journalism and technology.- The importance of taking chances and not waiting for the perfect opportunity.Check out Big Technology: http://www.bigtechnology.comRead "Always Day One": https://alexkantrowitz.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Howell chats with Eddy Barker, an electrical engineer who grew up fascinated by science fiction television. That passion led him working with AT&T as he helped create DSL technology in the 1990's, paving the way for high-speed Internet in the homes of millions.Support this show via Patreon: patreon.com/JasonHowell How Eddy started his time at AT&T and if developing DSL was his first project Eddy's early interest in communications technology like telephones, radio, and TV The challenges AT&T faced with dial-up internet and long connection durations How the idea of using existing telephone lines for DSL data came about Validating the DSL concept and any resistance faced during development The rise of companies like eBay, Amazon, and Napster enabled by DSL Common challenges between DSL and modern fiber deployments Eddy's vision for how technologies like the metaverse, AI, and high bandwidths will converge in the next decade A piece of technology from Eddy's youth that shaped his love for the field Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time tech podcaster Tom Merritt and Jason Howell reflect on their tech careers, pivotal moments, and creating the Buzz Out Loud podcast. They discuss building communities around their shows, early internet memories, and the impact of technology on society. Tom shares his journey into tech journalism at ZDTV/TechTV and addresses AI content generation. Follow Tom's work on Daily Tech News Show and Substack for more tech insights.

Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. New episodes every Friday!Episode 1 drops on Friday, May 3, 2024!Support Techsploder on Patreon at patreon.com/JasonHowell.Subscribe to the Techsploder YouTube channel at youtube.com/@Techsploder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices