TechStuff
by iHeartPodcastsTechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.
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Episodes
TechStuff Classic: The Intel Story Part One
58m · PublishedHow did the co-founders of Intel go from being "traitors" to two of the early pioneers of Silicon Valley? We learn about Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore.
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TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part Two
1h 8m · PublishedAs the 20th century loomed ever closer, the battle waged to determine how we would transmit electricity. Learn about the current wars and why AC ultimately won.
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Invented by Accident
18m · PublishedNot all inventions are the product of careful experimentation. Sometimes, someone pulls a whoopsie and learns something new. This episode is all about those types of discoveries.
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When Did Google Stop Being a Search Company?
43m · PublishedFor a couple of years in Google's early history, it was a real search company. But that would change in 2000 as Google would embrace advertising. Learn how Google would shift to become a dominant force in online ads.
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Tech News: Power-Hungry AI and Malicious Toothbrushes
21m · PublishedSam Altman of OpenAI wants to see a huge investment in new semiconductor fabrication plants to support AI implementations. The FTC hopes to reverse the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger. And did hackers really take over millions of smart toothbrushes?
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Pivot to Video
41m · PublishedBack in 2015, Facebook made a claim that would lead advertisers and content creators to shift focus to online video. There was one problem -- the claim ended up being bogus. How did the pivot to video strategy become a dark, grim joke in the tech sector?
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A Small Episode About Big Data
39m · PublishedWhat does Big Data actually mean? How has the science of Big Data changed recently? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of Big Data?
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Tech News: US Senate Grills Big Tech CEOs
36m · PublishedThe Senate Judiciary Committee met with CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg with accusations that their companies are actively causing harm to children, and they weren't happy with the response. Plus, a judge tells Elon Musk that he will not be getting the massive compensation package promised to him by Tesla's board of directors. And TikTok says goodbye to Taylor Swift's music (and all other UMG tracks). Plus more!
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HOVERCRAFT!!!
44m · PublishedWho invented the hovercraft? What happened to all the hovercraft that used to provide transportation options in the UK? How do they work? We look into all this, plus a classic Jackie Chan action flick.
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Operating Systems that Time Forgot
43m · PublishedSometimes, an operating system has served its purpose and it's time to go live on a farm. We take a look at some operating systems that are no longer supported and explore why moving on can sometimes cause a problem.
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TechStuff has 2721 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 1885:41:03. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 15th, 2024 15:11.