TechStuff

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TechStuff episodes

May 17, 2010 How does Google get traffic information for Google Maps?
Google collects data from cell phone users like you to create a database of traffic information for Google Maps. Jonathan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of traffic monitoring tools in this episode.

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26 min
May 12, 2010 How Laser Tag Games Work
Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s and 80s, don't typically use real lasers. Jonathan and Chris discuss the history of laser tag systems and how they work in this episode.

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31 min
May 10, 2010 How Traffic Lights Work
We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the flow of traffic takes a lot of planning and technology. Jonathan and Chris detail the technology behind traffic lights in this episode.

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29 min
May 05, 2010 Do ear buds cause hearing loss?
In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode.

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30 min
May 03, 2010 How Microchips Are Made
A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in all sorts of electronic devices, but how is it made? Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of the complex, delicate process of microchip making in this episode.

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33 min
April 28, 2010 Air Traffic Control Technology
Prompted by a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of air traffic control technology in this episode.

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29 min
April 26, 2010 What do video game testers do?
If you love video games, playing them for money probably seems like a dream job. But testing video games is serious business and can be quite unglamorous. Jonathan and Chris discuss what video game testers really do in this episode.

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28 min
April 21, 2010 Are cyborgs just science fiction?
Cyborgs, organisms that incorporate both biological and mechanical parts, are a staple in science fiction stories. But do they exist in real life? Jonathan and Chris talk about the current status of cybernetic technology in this episode.

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31 min
April 19, 2010 How the Wii Remote Works
Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of how the Nintendo Wii's motion-sensitive controller, the Wii remote, works -- and why it's so popular with hackers -- in this episode.

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34 min
April 14, 2010 The Tech of 1510
We don't tend to think of the inventions of the middle ages as technology; but back then, they were definitely considered high-tech. Chris and Jonathan check out some medieval tech in this listener-inspired episode.

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33 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.