TechStuff

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TechStuff episodes

May 20, 2019 The Black Box Problem
A black box in tech is something that hides how it works away from view or understanding, and it can cause big problems. This episode is about critical thinking and unrealistic expectations.

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33 min
May 17, 2019 TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Plays the Slot Machines
How did the earliest slot machines work? How do modern slot machines use random number generators? Where are you more likely to find slot machines that pay out frequently? Listen in as Chris and Jonathan explain the science behind slot machines.

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53 min
May 15, 2019 Behind the Jargon of the Film Industry
What's the difference between a Gaffer and the Best Boy? What do all the roles on a movie set actually mean? We look at the tech and terminology of film sets.

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50 min
May 13, 2019 How Google Won the Search War
Before Google, there were half a dozen search engines to choose from. What happened to them? How did Google pass them by to become a multibillion dollar company?

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53 min
May 10, 2019 TechStuff Classic:TechStuff Mines Some Asteroids
Why would we want to mine asteroids? How might we manage the mining operation? What is Planetary Resource's plan? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore mining asteroids.

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42 min
May 08, 2019 Droning about Drone Regulations
Recently, Alphabet company Wing received FAA approval for Air Carrier status. What does that mean? And what are the regulations about drones?

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47 min
May 06, 2019 The MP3 Revolution
Digital files would become the biggest disruption to the entertainment industry since the dawn of recorded media. From piracy to a shift away from personal ownership, we look at how the mp3 and other digital file formats have changed the world of entertainment.

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55 min
May 03, 2019 TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Investigates Operation Ghost Click
How does a Domain Name Server work? What are rogue Domain Name Servers? How can you tell if you have the DNSChanger malware? Tune in to learn more.

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34 min
May 01, 2019 Blu-ray vs HD DVD
When companies settled on the DVD standard, they avoided a format war. But the high-definition market wasn't going to be so lucky. Sony and Toshiba faced off to see whose format would win out in the end.

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50 min
April 29, 2019 Rise of the CD
The compact disc was a big hit for the music industry. Cheap to produce with a high profit margin, the CD promised to deliver high fidelity sound to an eager audience. Here's the story of how the CD hit the big time.

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51 min

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Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley’s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once.