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TechStuff Classic: Patronage Makes a Comeback
How has the Internet fueled a return to the old system of patronage? This episode explores crowdfunding resources like Indiegogo and patronage servic…
3 years, 5 months ago
Tech News: Apple Begrudgingly Adopts USB-C for iPhones
The EU will require Apple to switch to a USB-C port on iPhones starting in late 2024 and the company isn't happy about it. Plus Elon Musk is on the v…
3 years, 5 months ago
TechStuff Tidbits: Exploring the Uncanny Valley
What is the uncanny valley? What causes that feeling of uneasiness we get when we see certain robots or CGI characters? What makes them creepy?
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3 years, 5 months ago
Combatting Hiring Bias: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce with Intelligent Automation
Intelligent automation can help combat the human biases that can lead to discriminatory hiring practices. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Ma…
3 years, 5 months ago
The Ghost in the Machine
What does "the ghost in the machine" mean? From philosophy to artificial intelligence, we explore this idiom to understand what it means, how it's us…
3 years, 5 months ago
TechStuff Classic: Tinder Loving Care?
It's time to tackle Tinder. Where did the app come from? Do people use it for more than just hooking up? And what do you get when you go premium?
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3 years, 5 months ago
Tech News: Netflix Targets Shared Passwords
Netflix has a plan for all those households that share login credentials. Uber is going to advertise to you, a lot. A mysterious GPS interference aff…
3 years, 5 months ago
TechStuff Tidbits: Putting a Stake in Vampire Power
What is vampire power? Why do electronic devices pull power even when they're not on? And what are some ways to stop it?
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3 years, 5 months ago
Tech News: The Death of G4TV (Again)
Less than a year after its relaunch, G4TV once again goes dark. Plus online entertainment company Rooster Teeth faces harsh criticism in the wake of …
3 years, 5 months ago
Ghost Hunter Technology Revisited
Modern ghost hunting relies heavily on the use -- or misuse -- of technology. Learn about EMF meters, what constitutes electronic voice phenomena, an…
3 years, 5 months ago