Tanzania has installed high-speed internet on Mt. Kilimanjaro, providing more resources to mountain climbers and influencers alike. Facebook and TikTok are cracking down on political misinformation in the lead up to US elections. And a Janet Jackson music video was once the scourge of laptop hard drives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech News: Mt. Kilimanjaro Gets WiFi

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Recently, Microsoft shut down four video game studios. The industry as a whole has seen major disruption this year. And some worry that a shift toward live service games could be a big part of the problem. What's going on? Part one of two! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Live Service Games Kill the Games Industry?

This week, Microsoft announced that game studios like Austin Arkane and Tango Gameworks are closing their doors. Google and Tesla are both dealing with consequences following layoffs. And OpenAI may have plans in the works to rain on Google's I/O conference parade next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech News: Microsoft Shuts Down Multiple Video Game Studios

What are early adopters, and why are they important? In this episode, we look at Everett Rogers theory of the diffusion of innovation and how new ideas get adopted by a population. Plus, we revisit the sad tale of the HD DVD format. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Diffusion of Innovation Theory

TechStuff gets in the Wayback Machine to look at the origins of the Internet Archive, which preserves information stored on the Internet. How does it work and how did it get started?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Internet Archive

Elon Musk starts making drastic cuts at Tesla -- is he trying to salvage his enormous compensation package? Plus, Microsoft tells the cops that they aren't allowed to use Asure services for facial recognition. And much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech News: Mt. Kilimanjaro Gets WiFi

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