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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Feb 26, 2024 • 40min
The History of the Digital Camera
Once upon a time, there were no digital cameras. Who invented them, and how did they become so common that even the most basic smartphone has one? We learn about the tech behind digital cameras and really get into the megapixels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2024 • 20min
Tech News: Google's AI Pushes Diversity Too Far
In what I can only describe as an overcorrection, Google's Gemini AI has tried to promote diversity in situations where it's not appropriate, such as in an image portraying Nazi soldiers. Plus, Bluesky gives more control to users, Cruise looks to resume operations in a different state after California revoked its license, and researchers find a way to double processing power without upgrading hardware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2024 • 58min
A Conversation with Jacob Goldstein
Journalist Jacob Goldstein joins the show to talk about the challenges of communicating technology topics to the public, how to sort through the promise and threat of AI, and the way that engineers approach problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2024 • 58min
TechStuff Classic: The Intel Story Part One
Explore the origins of Silicon Valley with pioneers Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore. Learn about the creation of Intel, the invention of the transistor, and the controversial legacy of William Shockley. Discover the founding of Fairchild Semiconductor, the birth of Intel, and the significance of computer memory. Dive into Intel's early innovations, growth, and the revolutionary 4004 chip that changed the electronics landscape.
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part Two
Explore the battle to determine how electricity would be transmitted, the contributions of inventors, the practical applications of electricity, and the pioneers of electricity. Learn about electricity induction, the drama in the electrical utility industry, and the battle between AC and DC currents. Discuss different methods of generating electricity and the pollution and waste issues associated with certain sources. Also, hear multiple advertisements and podcast promotions.
Feb 14, 2024 • 18min
Invented by Accident
Discover the accidental inventions of the pacemaker, smoke detector, dynamite, slinky, and microwave oven. Learn how unexpected mistakes led to groundbreaking innovations, and explore the birth of the Nobel Prizes. Also, catch sponsor ads and a sneak peek of the upcoming Ghosts episode.
Feb 12, 2024 • 44min
When Did Google Stop Being a Search Company?
Learn about Google's shift from a search company to a dominant force in online ads. Explore the early days of Google and its struggle to generate revenue. Discover Google's advertising strategies and experiments, including its acquisitions of DoubleClick and AdMob. The chapter also discusses Google's evolution in labeling ads and its ventures in newspaper, radio, and TV advertising. Sponsor advertisements include CrowdStrike, Bank of America, Roku, AC Hotels by Marriott.
Feb 9, 2024 • 21min
Tech News: Power-Hungry AI and Malicious Toothbrushes
Sam Altman of OpenAI calls for investment in semiconductor plants for AI, FTC wants to reverse Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger, and alleged hackers taking over smart toothbrushes.
Feb 8, 2024 • 42min
Pivot to Video
The podcast discusses Facebook's false claim about the effectiveness of video content, leading to detrimental decisions and the decline of online writing. It explores the business of online content, challenges faced by journalists, and the shift towards online video platforms. The disastrous consequences of 'pivot to video' strategy, impact on content creators, lawsuits against Facebook, and decline in journalism quality are also discussed. Additionally, the podcast explores the negative effects of 'pivot to video' on mental health, revenue challenges, adoption of AI, and the prioritization of video content by platforms.
Feb 5, 2024 • 39min
A Small Episode About Big Data
The podcast explores the concept of big data, its historical evolution, challenges, and promises. It delves into the impact of the Internet on data creation and storage, introduces the tool Hadoop, and discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of big data analysis.
