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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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Aug 28, 2023 • 43min
Bad Predictions in Tech
It turns out that it's not easy to predict what's next to happen in tech. We look at some famously off-the-mark predictions, including some that have been misunderstood or misattributed to the wrong person so that we can set the record straight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2023 • 53min
TechStuff Classic: How Video Game Emulators Work
Have you ever wanted to play classic games from old consoles or arcade machines on your computer? Then you need a video game emulator. But are they legal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2023 • 21min
Tech News: Trump's Interview on X Gets 74 Million Views. Sort of.
Did Trump's interview really get 74 million views on X? (Probably not). American workers say TSMC management is to blame for delays with construction at the Arizona fabrication facility. Nvidia makes serious bank from AI, and lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2023 • 30min
TechStuff Tidbits: What is a Unicorn?
In 2013, venture capitalist Aileen Lee coined the term "unicorn" for startups. What makes a startup a unicorn? How rare are they? And how do investors assign value to a company that might not actually do anything? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2023 • 34min
Tech News: Could the US Government Take Control of TikTok?
A leaked draft agreement from 2022 reveals that US government agencies seek to have extensive oversight into and control over several TikTok operations. Microsoft hopes that handing cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft will save the Activision Blizzard acquisition. And the voice of Mario is changing. Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2023 • 20min
An Update on The Metaverse
Learn about the current state of the metaverse and the companies involved. Explore the challenges of consistency and interoperability. Discover the different versions and potential benefits of the metaverse. Also, hear about the skepticism surrounding its future.
Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
TechStuff Classic: Authentication Tech and You
This podcast explores the importance of authentication in technology, delving into the history of computer passwords and the evolution of password security. It discusses authentication strategies such as PIN systems, fingerprints, facial recognition, and biometrics. The podcast also introduces a new authentication technology using blood flow detection for enhanced fingerprint security. Sponsor ads from First Tech Federal Credit Union, Nissan, and Roku TV are featured.
Aug 17, 2023 • 30min
Tech News: Superconductivity and Hype Cycles and TikTok, oh my!
Researchers have some disappointing news about that wonder material that appeared to be superconductive at room temperatures. Gartner says that generative AI is about to take the plunge toward the trough of disillusionment. And New York City says city workers can't have TikTok on their work phones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2023 • 45min
Rerun: It's a (Crypto) Ponzi Scheme!
The Ponzi scheme is an old trick, but it's being used in new ways. Learn how this well worn scam is being tailored for the age of cryptocurrency, and the red flags you should be on the lookout for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2023 • 35min
Tech News: SBF Goes to Jail
A judge has revoked Sam Bankman-Fried's house arrest order and SBF will now have to go to jail to await trial. We've also got a ton of AI news to talk about, including how hackers were able to get chatbots to break their own rules just using words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
