TechStuff
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TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers).
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
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Jul 3, 2024 • 45min
Rerun: Machine Learning and Catastrophic Forgetting
Explore the challenges of artificial intelligence, including catastrophic forgetting and neural networks. Learn about the history of AI, backpropagation, and the struggle to retain past training while adapting to new data. Dive into the complexities of machine learning systems and the impact on the workforce.
Jul 1, 2024 • 43min
Big Recalls: When Tech Goes Wrong
Explore the consequences of rushing products to market with Tesla Cybertruck recalls. Learn about historical tech recalls like the Little Wonder TV antenna. Discover Samsung's battery problems and Toyota's expensive recalls. Highlight the importance of checking vehicle recalls in summer. Delve into Tesla Cybertruck recalls for customer safety.
Jun 28, 2024 • 19min
No Australian News is Good News for Facebook
Meta may block Australian news links on Facebook. US auto dealerships face massive hacker attack. Arkansas AG calls China's Temu app malware. YouTube Premium features discussed. NASA plans to decommission ISS by 2030.
Jun 26, 2024 • 45min
More Startups that Died in 2023
Explore the failures of various tech startups in 2023, including a cyborg real estate company and a unicorn real estate startup. Learn about the challenges faced by startups trying to disrupt the pizza market and pivot to sustainable packaging. Delve into the downfall of Yababa, Oja, and Daylight startups, revealing financial troubles and toxic work environments. Discover the closure of a company due to a fabricated study and the co-founder's transition to a tequila business.
Jun 25, 2024 • 44min
Smart Talks with IBM: AI & the Productivity Paradox
Rob Thomas, Senior VP at IBM, and Malcolm Gladwell discuss the productivity paradox, open-source AI, and AI's impact on every industry at NY Tech Week. They explore AI evolution at IBM, challenges in microelectronics, AI in sports and shipping logistics, university issues, and AI's role in productivity and technological acceleration.
Jun 24, 2024 • 38min
Tech Startups that Died in 2023
Explore the downfall of tech startups like Fuzzy and IronNet, hit by financial struggles and ransomware attacks. Reflect on the challenges faced by companies during the pandemic and the impact on the tech industry. Delve into the aftermath of closures and layoffs post-pandemic, shedding light on the struggles and transformations in the tech startup world.
Jun 21, 2024 • 20min
Tech News: Apple Cancels Plans for Vision Pro II
Tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia compete for top market valuation. Apple cancels plans for the Vision Pro II, sparking speculation. Other topics include AI development challenges, Meta lawsuit, and safety concerns of AI self-driving vehicles.
Jun 19, 2024 • 37min
Rerun: Super Soakers and Rocket Science
Lonnie Johnson, the inventor of the Super Soaker water gun, shares his inspiring journey from NASA engineer to innovator. The podcast explores the origins of the Super Soaker, the mechanics of water gun pumps, and the environmental impact of refrigerants. It also discusses innovative inventions and business solutions in technology.
Jun 18, 2024 • 2min
New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon
The podcast explores the impact of openness in technology and how it is reshaping industries and expanding possibilities in the business landscape.
Jun 17, 2024 • 39min
GMDs and EMPs
Learn about the potential impact of geomagnetic disturbances and electromagnetic pulses on electronic systems, the protective role of Earth's magnetic field, the effects of geomagnetic storms on Earth's systems, and the devastating consequences of EMP attacks on technology and infrastructure.
