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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
Episodes
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Jun 14, 2024 • 21min
Tech News: Elon Musk Rants About Apple Intelligence
Elon Musk discusses banning Apple products after Apple partners with OpenAI. Microsoft delays Windows Recall launch. Topics include video game announcements, industry challenges, tech innovation, legal issues, and AI in creative industries.
Jun 13, 2024 • 45min
Intellivision and the Blue Sky Rangers
The podcast explores the history of Intellivision, discussing its development, unique controller design, games, and challenges. It also touches on the Summer Games Festival, AI impact on industries, and the evolution of the Intellivision brand under new ownership.
Jun 10, 2024 • 43min
The Origins of Tesla
Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the original founders of Tesla, discuss the company's origins, challenges in battery design, and early milestones. The episode explores California's role in emissions regulations, the birth of Tesla Motors, and Elon Musk's increasing involvement in the company.
Jun 7, 2024 • 20min
Tech News: AI Might Not Be Ready for Prime Time
Recent podcast discusses the failures of AI integrated products like the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pen. The episode explores challenges, controversies, and setbacks in the AI field, including reliability issues and ethical concerns. Tech news update covers antitrust investigations, Microsoft layoffs, data breach, FAA certification, and Boeing's Starliner success. Progress in the space exploration by Boeing's Starliner and SpaceX's Starship rocket is also highlighted.
Jun 5, 2024 • 49min
The Largest Data Breaches in US History: Part II
The podcast delves into major data breaches at Facebook and a financial institution, highlighting the importance of robust data security. It also covers a significant breach due to web design flaws and breaches in real estate companies. The episode explores cybersecurity incidents, responsible disclosure, and upcoming topics on data breaches and safety measures.
Jun 3, 2024 • 43min
The Largest Data Breaches in US History: Part I
TicketMaster recently acknowledged a massive data breach that has affected more than half a billion customers. Where would it fall on a list of the worst data breaches in US history? We look at instances from LinkedIn to Home Depot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2024 • 23min
Tech News: TikTok Might Be Working on a Contingency Plan
TikTok's US-only algorithm, AI TV shows, cybersecurity threats, smartphone security tips, AI in influence campaigns, ethical concerns in AI-generated entertainment, tech news including Spotify's response to complaints, and nostalgia for ICQ instant messenger service
May 29, 2024 • 47min
Rerun: How 3D Audio Works
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.
May 27, 2024 • 49min
Rerun: How Medieval Warfare Led to the Lawnmower
We learn who invented the lawnmower, how lawnmowers evolved, and why we even have lawns in the first place. Hint: it has to do with castles in the Middle Ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2024 • 21min
Tech News: AI Oh No
The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding OpenAI's use of Scarlett Johansson's voice without permission. It also touches on safety concerns in AI systems, limitations of large language models, privacy issues in Windows 11, and social media platform X's decision to hide public likes. Additionally, sponsor promotions for SAP Concur and AT&T NCAR Wi-Fi are highlighted.
