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The Hype About Hyperloop
13 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Hyperloop concept? How would it work? Will we actually build it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
The AT&T Story - Part Three
11 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's happened to AT&T since it was broken up by the government? What was SBC? What's AT&T been up to lately? Learn more about your ad-choic...
The AT&T Story - Part Two
06 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did AT&T form a monopoly in the US? Why did the government step in to break up the monopoly? How did the telecommunications landscape change? ...
The AT&T Story - Part One
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Alexander Graham Bell? Why did he create the Bell Telephone Company? How was AT&T created? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
There's a Halloween Event on the Horizon
30 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's the premise of the horror film Event Horizon? What is an event horizon? How do black holes work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
TechStuff Shines Light on Solar Panels
28 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How are scientists improving solar panel efficiency? What do moth eyes have to do with solar panels? How long until solar panels are cheap enough for ...
Minecraft: Part Two
23 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Minecraft get started? What exactly happens in this game? How has it evolved since it launched? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
Sleeping Underwater
21 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Are there really companies working on building underwater hotels? What considerations do you have to make to build an underwater structure? When will ...
Running on Steam
16 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How old are steam engines? How do steam engines work? Are there steam engines in common use today? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Ads on the Go
14 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How does mobile advertising differ from other online advertising? Why is mobile advertising such a big deal? How will mobile advertising shape online ...
Pacemakers Got the Beat
09 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is a pacemaker? How do pacemakers control the rate of heartbeats? What was the first pacemaker? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....
The Prodigy Story
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was an online service provider? How did Prodigy get started? Why did Prodigy lag behind other companies? Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
The Big Deal About Drones
02 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are drones? What are some civilian uses for drones? What are the military applications? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
The FAA and EMI
30 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is electromagnetic interference? Can electronics really interfere with a plane's systems? When might the FAA loosen restrictions on electronics? ...
Say My Name
25 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Heisenberg? What was his contribution to quantum mechanics? What is the uncertainty principle? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Videos In the Stream
23 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are the differences between the three big video streaming services? How do these services earn revenue? Which services have exclusive deals? Lea...
The Sid Meier Story Part 2
18 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What games has Firaxis developed? What are the most recent games developed by Sid Meier? What has been the impact of the Civilization franchise? Lear...
The Sid Meier Story Part 1
16 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Sid Meier? How did he get started in making video games? Why did he leave the first company he co-founded? Learn more about your ad-choices at...
The Fairchild Semiconductor Story Part 2
11 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people say Fairchild Semiconductor went through a period of mismanagement? Who were the Hogan's Heroes? What is Fairchild doing today? Le...
The Fairchild Semiconductor Story Part 1
09 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How was Fairchild Semiconductor started? Who were the Fairchildren? Why were the founders called the traitorous eight? Learn more about your ad-choic...
Is Cable Hanging By a Thread
04 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How does the cable television business work? Why are channels bundled together? Are we likely to see a la carte cable soon? Learn more about your ad-...
Fire in Bean Town
02 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Boston Fire Alarm Telegraph System? When was the system installed? How does it work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
Mod That Bod
28 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What tech is used in body modification? Why is Kevin Warwick sometimes called a cyborg? Can grinders give themselves extrasensory powers? Learn more ...
TechStuff Gets Tattooed and Pierced
26 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's the origin of tattooing? Who invented the tattoo gun? How do piercings work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
Oculus Rift: The Story So Far
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Oculus Rift? How did its inventor, Palmer Luckey, get into virtual reality? How is VR used as a therapy and training tool? Learn more abo...
Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 2
19 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is The Pirate Bay? How did the court case brought against its owners turn out? What is the future of The Pirate Bay? Learn more about your ad-ch...
Ahoy, Pirate Bay Part 1
14 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Pirate Bay? What is the philosophy behind the site? Why was a court case brought against the owners? Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
How BitTorrent Works
12 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who invented BitTorrent? How do BitTorrent transfers work? What exactly is a torrent file? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
Shark Week Special
07 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of senses do sharks have? How can technology help prevent shark attacks? What sort of tech gives people shark senses? Learn more about your...
Where Electronics Go When They Die
05 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Why are electronics difficult to recycle? Why is it important to recycle responsibly? What are some of the dangerous materials in electronics? Learn ...
PRISM Part Two
31 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is PRISM? What does the PRISM program cover? Which corporations are participating in PRISM? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
PRISM Part One
30 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the NSA? What laws and practices preceded PRISM? What is FISA? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
Molecularly Gastronomical
24 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is food science? What is molecular gastronomy? How do sous vide machines work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
How Storm Chasers Work
22 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are storm chasers? What kind of equipment do storm chasers use? What useful information have storm chasers gathered? Learn more about your ad-ch...
Time for Smartwatches Part 2
17 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was the first smartwatch? How have smartwatches evolved? Will smartwatches be the next big trend in tech? Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...
Time for Smartwatches Part 1
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's the history of the wristwatch? What was the first digital watch? How much did the first true digital watch cost? Learn more about your ad-choi...
The Microsoft Story Part Two
10 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was Microsoft's Office of the President? When did Bill Gates step away from Microsoft? What are the latest developments at Microsoft? Learn more...
The Microsoft Story Part One
08 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Microsoft get started? How were Microsoft and Apple closely tied together? How successful was Microsoft's IPO? Learn more about your ad-choic...
TechStuff Watches Independence Day
03 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How well does the film treat science and technology in Independence Day? What are the big goofs committed in the movie? How realistic is the plan to d...
Pew! Pew! Plasma!
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is plasma and how do we use it? Why are plasma weapons so popular in science fiction? Are plasma weapons realistic? Learn more about your ad-cho...
The WikiLeaks Story
26 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did WikiLeaks get started? What is the purpose of WikiLeaks? What are some of the controversies WikiLeaks has been in? Learn more about your ad-c...
TechStuff Fuels Up Part 2
24 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are the challenges of depending upon an alternative fuel? Which fuels are better for the environment? Which one is most likely to be the true alt...
TechStuff Fuels Up
18 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are the different types of alternative fuels currently on the market? How do these fuels stack up against gasoline? Why is it important to invest...
TechStuff Visits E3
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What did Jonathan think about the new consoles at E3? What independent video game got major laughs on the floor? And what did Jonathan think about the...
TechStuff Gets a Lift
11 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What did Otis do to make passenger elevators feasible? How do elevators work? What are the different kinds of elevators? Learn more about your ad-cho...
Get Your Podcast To Mars!
10 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Mars One project? Why is it a one-way ticket to Mars? What are the qualifications for Mars One? Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Superconductor
05 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are superconductors? What is electrical resistance? How can superconductors levitate? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
The Evolution of Batteries
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How do batteries work? What are the different types of batteries? Why has battery improvement been so slow? Join Lauren and Jonathan to learn more abo...
The Electronic Arts Story: Part Two
28 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did the company change after the departure of Trip Hawkins? What were some of the other companies EA acquired? Why did EA win the Worst Company of...
The Electronic Arts Story: Part One
27 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the founder of Electronic Arts? What was the company's philosophy about making games? Why did the founder leave the company? Tune in to learn m...
Printing a Gun
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How powerful is the 3D-printed gun designed by Cody Wilson? Why is the gun so controversial? Is a plastic gun really undetectable? Learn more about y...
TechStuff Gets Fit
20 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are fitness trackers? What sort of sensors does a typical tracker contain? Do fitness trackers really help you lose weight or get fit? Tune in to...
We Don't Need No Online Scams
15 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Are online universities the real deal? What about online job offers? What are the red flags of a scam? Tune in and learn more with Jonathan and Lauren...
The Big Deal About Little Generators
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are nanogenerators? How do nanowires generate electricity? How could nanogenerators change electronics forever? Tune in to learn more with Jonath...
What about (Microsoft) Bob?
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was Microsoft Bob? What was the major security flaw in Bob? Why did Bob flop? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore the rise and fall of Micro...
TechStuff Shifts Into High Gear
06 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What do automotive transmissions do? How does power get from an engine to a car’s wheels? Why do manual transmission vehicles have a clutch? Learn m...
What is the DMCA?
01 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the DMCA exist? What is safe harbor? What does the DMCA have to do with boats? Tune in to learn more with Jonathan and Lauren. Learn more ab...
TechStuff Tackles Wikipedia
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Wikipedia get started? What was the predecessor to Wikipedia? What are the pros and cons of Wikipedia? Learn more about Wikipedia with Jonatha...
TechStuff Goes on a Voyage
24 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Voyager program? What systems are onboard the Voyager spacecraft? What is on the golden record on the Voyager spacecraft? Tune in and lear...
TechStuff Gets Stealthy
22 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How does radar work? How can stealth planes avoid radar? How many stealth vehicles are in active service in the US? Learn more about the science of st...
The Richest People in Tech
17 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the wealthiest tech billionaires? How did they get so wealthy? Which ones have been on the list a long time? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they ...
TechStuff Experiments With Fusion
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is fusion? Why is fusion power so challenging? What is cold fusion? Learn more about the challenges -- and potential promises -- of fusion power ...
TechStuff Leaps Into Hyperspace
10 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Han Solo's line about parsecs not make any sense? In the Star Wars universe, what exactly is hyperdrive? Why would hyperspace cause huge caus...
TechStuff’s 500th Episode!
08 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did TechStuff get started? What has changed since the first episodes? How does the technology of 2008 compare to the tech of today? Join Jonathan ...
How Napster Worked
03 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What was the purpose of Napster? Who created Napster? How is the Napster of today related to the original Napster? Join Lauren and Jonathan as the exp...
TechStuff Pulls Some Pranks: Part Two
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the famous Caltech pranks? Did Google make a version of Google Maps for the Nintendo Entertainment System? Which ThinkGeek jokes beca...
How Segways Work
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the history of the Segway? How does a Segway work? What are gyroscopes? Listen in and learn more about Segways with Jonathan and Lauren. Lea...
How Refrigerators Work
25 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the history of refrigerators? How is a refrigerator like an air conditioner? How does vapor compression work? Learn the cold, hard facts abou...
Google Glass and Privacy
20 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How could wearing Google Glass compromise your privacy? What do we do when everyone is wearing a video camera? Are we already living in a world where ...
The State of the Blogosphere
18 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the history of blogging? How have blogs changed over the years? Who blogs these days? Join Jonathan and Lauren for a whirlwind tour of bloggi...
TechStuff Looks at Elon Musk
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Elon Musk? What companies did Musk help create? What is the controversy about Musk and the New York Times? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they exp...
TechStuff Cleans Up After Digital Pets
11 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is a digital pet? What was the first digital pet? Why did the digital pet craze fizzle out so quickly in the United States? Learn more about the ...
TechStuff Looks at the PS4
06 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How will the PS4 be different from the PS3? What are the new social features supported by the PS4? Why didn’t Sony show off the actual console at th...
The State of Cybersecurity
04 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What did US President Barack Obama say about cybersecurity in the 2013 State of the Union address? What does his executive order on cybersecurity mean...
The Story of Amazon.com: Part 2
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How far did the value fall for Amazon.com stock after the dotcom crash? How did Amazon.com survive when other companies failed? In what ways did Amazo...
The Story of Amazon.com: Part 1
25 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Jeff Bezos? When did Amazon.com launch? How valuable was Amazon.com stock before the dotcom crash of 2000? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they exp...
Tesla: The Man, The Myths, The Truth
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Nikola Tesla, really? What did he invent? What are some of the popular misconceptions about Tesla and his work? Join Jonathan and Lauren as th...
TechStuff is Caught in a Tractor Beam
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What are tractor beams? How do photons normally react with matter? How are scientists using beams of light to pull microscopic objects? Listen in as J...
TechStuff Gets Domestic . . . Robots
13 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is a domestic robot? Why are today's domestic robots specialized? Why is it so hard to build a bipedal robot? Get the answers to these questions ...
TechStuff Enters the Singularity
11 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? List...
TechStuff Remembers Aaron Swartz
06 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Swartz was a young tech genius who was defining RSS specifications at age 14. Who was this young man, what did he believe in and why was the US ...
TechStuff Plays with Carbon Nanotubes
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is a carbon nanotube? What are the properties of carbon nanotubes? What are some of the potential uses of carbon nanotubes? Join Jonathan and Lau...
TechStuff Navigates Google Maps
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Google Maps get started? How does it work, and how has it expanded beyond its original functionality? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they explore...
Are we living in a computer simulation?
30 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is the philosophical argument about living in a computer simulation? What does the singularity have to do with it? How might we be able to tell i...
Social Media and You
29 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is social media harmful to our real-world relationships? Is there evidence that social media helps us form stronger connections? Why are there so many...
TechStuff Visits CES 2013: Part 2
23 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan has recently returned from CES 2013, and he has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners...
TechStuff Visits CES 2013: Part 1
21 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan has recently returned from CES 2013, and he has loads of information about the newest tech hitting the marketplace. What were the big winners...
The History of Smartphones: Part 2
16 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What sets a smartphone apart from feature phones? What were the earliest smartphones? Which smartphones are important now? Join Jonathan and Lauren as...
The History of Smartphones: Part 1
14 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Was there really a smartphone in a silent film from the 1920s? Who created the first cell phone? What exactly is a PDA? Join Lauren and Jonathan as th...
TechStuff Predicts 2013
09 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Will Apple finally make a television? Can Android dominate the smartphone market? When can we expect to see new video game consoles? Join Jonathan and...
The Silent Hill Story
07 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What is Silent Hill? What makes a game an example of survival horror? Who is this new co-host? Join the TechStuff crew as they delve into the heart-st...
The Wonderful Wizard Named Woz
02 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Steve Wozniak? What was Wozniak's role at Apple? What other ventures has Wozniak been involved in over the years? Join Chris and Jonathan as th...
Grading TechStuff’s 2012 Predictions
31 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How many did Jonathan get right? How many did Chris get wrong? What’s the huge announcement? Tune in for the answers as the guys look back on 2012 (...
The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 2
26 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What were some of the big scientific discoveries of 2012? What were some of the big social media stories? What happened at RIM? Join Chris and Jonatha...
The Top Tech News Stories of 2012: Part 1
21 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What happened in the Megaupload raid? Why did the Internet go dark for a day in January? What were the big trends at CES 2012? Join Chris and Jonathan...
How Motion Capture Works
19 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What does motion capture mean? What are the different systems used to capture a performer’s movements? Why do some animators consider motion capture...
The Firefox Story
17 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How is Firefox connected to Netscape Navigator? Are Firefox and Internet Explorer cousins? What is Mozilla? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore th...
TechStuff Investigates McAfee
12 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Who is John McAfee and what did he create? Why are police in Belize searching for McAfee? Who are some other tech geniuses with odd traits? In this ep...
TechStuff Looks at the Next Generation Consoles
10 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What's new with the Wii U? What will the next Xbox console be like? Is Sony getting out of the console market? Get a peek at the future of gaming with...
TechStuff Takes the Ingress
05 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What is an alternate reality game? What is Ingress? How do you play the game? Join Jonathan and Chris as they introduce you to the world of Ingress an...