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
Episodes
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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.
Dec 6, 2023 • 48min
Rerun: How Smoke Detectors Work
This podcast explores the invention and evolution of smoke detectors, discussing their mechanism and practicality. It also delves into the importance of fire detection and prevention methods, regulations surrounding smoke detectors, and the detection of carbon monoxide.
Dec 5, 2023 • 35min
Beep - Autonomous Mobility for Al
Explore the groundbreaking technology behind autonomous driving vehicles in Lake Nona, America's first smart town. Beep CEO Joe Moye and Tavistock Senior VP Juan Santos discuss how AI has revolutionized transportation, making communities safer and smarter. Discover the integration of self-driving buses and the use of AI in community planning. Explore the development of monitoring tools and techniques for autonomous vehicles and the impact of AI on local communities.
Dec 4, 2023 • 57min
Rerun: When Secrets Aren't Secret
The podcast discusses the CIA's ownership of an encryption company, CryptoAG, exploring the battle between secrecy and surveillance, the history of cipher machines, and the challenges of encryption. It also delves into the secret agreement between the CIA and West Germany's BND to co-own Crypto, raising ethical questions and vulnerabilities in crypto equipment.
