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The History of Social Networks: From TheGlobe to hi5
Twitter and Facebook are struggling right now, but both have outlasted many other social networks. In this retrospective, we look at early attempts t…
3 years, 4 months ago
TechStuff Classic: The VW Scandal
What's the story with Volkswagen and emissions testing? How did the car manufacturer hide vehicle emissions? Scott Benjamin of CarStuff joins us to t…
3 years, 4 months ago
Rerun: Planned Obsolescence and the Right to Repair
Do companies really implement planned obsolescence to get you to buy more stuff? (Spoiler: yes). And do they really resist giving you the option to r…
3 years, 4 months ago
Rerun: TechStuff By the Numbers (Stations)
Numbers stations are mysterious, creepy and part of the world of espionage. We learn how shortwave radio works, why it's used for numbers stations an…
3 years, 4 months ago
Tech News: Twitter 2.0, Son of Musk
Even as Twitter headcount dwindles, Elon Musk announces an ambitious vision for the service's future. Alphabet is gearing up for layoffs. Tax prep se…
3 years, 4 months ago
Rerun: Copyright and Fair Use
No copyright infringement intended. Does that matter? Does it even mean anything? We look at the complicated issues of copyright and fair use.
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3 years, 4 months ago
TechStuff Classic: Expensive Consumer Tech
With the holiday season coming up, it's time to look at some gift ideas for the filthy rich. From ridiculous watches to a multimillion dollar mobile …
3 years, 4 months ago
Tech News: Do Not Question the Musk
Elon Musk allegedly fires Twitter employees who criticize his decisions. A billionaire is calling for Google to stop paying its employees so darn muc…
3 years, 4 months ago
7 Types of Malware
Malware has come a long way since the humble computer virus. We look at the seven types of malware (as defined by Cisco) and learn what they do and h…
3 years, 4 months ago
Smart Talks with IBM - Unlocking Data Strategy: Data Literacy for Better Business
Having a good data strategy can streamline the way a company does business. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell takes on this t…
3 years, 4 months ago