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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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Dec 21, 2023 • 20min
Big Stories of 2023: The Year of AI
The podcast explores the dominance of AI in 2023, advancements made by Open AI, concerns regarding human-created works, incidents of false information provided by AI, potential dangers of relying on AI and the importance of truthful responses, debates surrounding AI's potential intelligence and existential crisis, and featured advertisements for Bank of America, Drop App, and the Roku Channel.
Dec 19, 2023 • 20min
Tech News: X Marks the Spot for an EU Investigation
EU investigates social platform X for illegal content and disinformation, Apple pulls popular tech off shelves in anticipation of ban, Apple and Google face legal issues in the US, China's use of AI to divide voters, Volkswagen's decision on physical buttons in electric vehicles
Dec 18, 2023 • 31min
I Feel Fntastic
The podcast discusses the release of the highly anticipated video game 'The Day Before' and the subsequent shutdown of the game developer four days later. They explore the delays and controversies surrounding the game, as well as the challenges faced by game developers. The hosts also assess the accusations and doubts about the developers and discuss the issues surrounding the development and release of a video game.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 4min
TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 1
This podcast explores the origin story of the Macintosh computer, including the early days of Apple, the birth of the personal computer industry, the importance of VisiCalc and early personal computers, the influence of Xerox on Apple's projects, and the development and unveiling of the Macintosh in 1984.
Dec 15, 2023 • 25min
Tech News: An Elon-Gated Episode
Elon Musk's issues at X, Tesla, and Neuralink, Polish train company sabotaging its vehicles, FCC banning termination fees for cable and satellite providers, Tesla's autopilot recall, train breakdowns and the right to repair movement, troubleshooting Voyager spacecraft, and analyzing Twitter's challenges.
Dec 13, 2023 • 19min
E3 Is Dead for Reals
This podcast discusses the announcement that E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is coming to an end. It explores the purpose and significance of E3, the decline of the event, and the challenges faced by its organizer, the ESA. The podcast also touches on the creation of the Entertainment Software Association and the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, as well as the dark side of Hollywood and abusive behavior in the industry.
Dec 13, 2023 • 40min
Tech News: Tesla Pumps the Brakes on Cybertruck Resellers
Tesla's Cybertruck contracts forbid reselling within a year. Google loses anticompetitive lawsuit. Wi-Fi 7 standard coming soon. Ford cuts electric F-150 production. YouTube usage survey and automation in the job market. Hyundai unveils car tires with built-in snow chains. Discussion on technology, AI, and mass surveillance.
Dec 11, 2023 • 36min
A TechStuff Carol
A tech miser rejects invitations and promotes his cryptocurrency venture, but strange occurrences lead to reflection and regret. Scrooge encounters Marley's hologram and the chatbot of Christmas Past. After witnessing hardships, he vows to change and discusses the balance between technology and responsible management.
Dec 8, 2023 • 58min
TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 2
Samsung's complex history and milestones, the rise of their computer division, the Lithium-Ion battery recall, the founder's complicated legacy, the split within the Lee family, and the legal troubles they faced.
Dec 7, 2023 • 49min
Rerun: Seti Not At Home
This podcast explores the history and challenges of the SETI at Home program, the search for signs of intelligent life using radio telescopes, and the evolution of computing models. The podcast also features sponsor advertisements.
