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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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Oct 20, 2023 • 51min
TechStuff Classic: What was Gopher?
Once upon a time, a text-based Internet navigation system was poised to become the primary way we interact with the net. What happened?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023 • 22min
Tech News: Hackers, National Security and You
A special council convened to discuss how Chinese hackers pose a massive threat to national security. A hacker released information on millions of 23andMe customers, prompting the company to suggest the customers were at fault. And Elon Musk gave investors a bit of a reality check on the Cybertruck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2023 • 39min
The Skype Story: Microsoft Buys Skype. What Now?
In 2011, Microsoft acquired Skype for 8.5 billion dollars. What happened next? What did the giant tech company have in mind, and how did things pan out? And why did Zoom become the go-to conferencing solution during the pandemic instead of Skype?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2023 • 28min
Smart Talks with IBM - Responsible AI: Why Businesses Need Reliable AI Governance
To deploy responsible AI and build trust with customers, businesses need to prioritize AI governance. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Laurie Santos discuss AI accountability with Christina Montgomery, Chief Privacy and Trust Officer at IBM. They chat about AI regulation, what compliance means in the AI age, and why transparent AI governance is good for business. Visit us at: ibm.com/smarttalks Explore watsonx.governance: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-governance This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 43min
Kazaa, Skype, and the Worst Deal of All Time?
How is Skype related to Kazaa? What does a peer-to-peer network do? And was the eBay acquisition of Skype really one of the worst deals in tech history (spoiler: no it was not)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2023 • 42min
TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Under Siege
Explore the world of siege engines in this podcast episode. Learn about the history and tactics of battering rams and siege towers. Discover the mechanics of ballistas and manganelles. Dive into the use of trebuchets in medieval warfare.
Oct 12, 2023 • 39min
Tech News: NPR Says X Isn't Worth It
NPR's decision to leave Twitter and the potential impact on other media outlets, OpenAI's plans to make AI more accessible, Microsoft's tax dispute and the TikTok lawsuit, transparency efforts against hidden fees in transactions, and a new podcast for open relationships and financial advice.
Oct 10, 2023 • 38min
Tech News: X Marks the Spot (For Disinformation)
Intelligence researchers discuss the abundance of disinformation on X. FCC's upcoming fight with US broadband companies. Disney's use of an AI-generated stock image to promote Loki season 2. Astronomical concerns and social media scams. Plus more!
Oct 9, 2023 • 53min
Ubisoft and the Skull & Bones Debacle
The podcast discusses the troubled development of the pirate-themed game Skull & Bones by Ubisoft, including missed launch dates, budget overruns, and allegations of toxic workplace culture. It also explores the battle for control of Ubisoft between the company and Vivendi, as well as the toxic corporate culture at Ubisoft and their response to the scandal. Additionally, the hosts talk about Ubisoft's upcoming strategy, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and the challenges faced by the development team of Skull & Bones.
Oct 6, 2023 • 48min
TechStuff Classic: The id Software Story Part Two
Learn about the development of the video game DOOM and the crucial role of the Intel 386 microprocessor. Explore the creation and distribution of DOOM, as well as its immediate popularity and accessibility to the modding community. Discover the aftermath of John Romero's departure and the leadership style of John Carmack. Hear about the Black Room Kickstarter campaign and the careers of Sandy Peterson and Kevin Cloud.
