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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. Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator economy, they ask how all this innovation is changing who we are, how we work, love...

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The Bungie Story Part One 27.08.2014 43:26

We examine Bungie's gaming Destiny, from its humble beginnings to its place in gaming today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfing the Web Like a Super Spy 25.08.2014 42:51

You asked for it and now you've got it - we're joined by Ben and Matt of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know to see what it takes to surf the Web anonymously. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part Two 20.08.2014 42:46

Now Elon Musk wants to go to Mars. What's it going to take to get there? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff In Spaaace(X) - Part One 18.08.2014 31:58

Elon Musk wanted to go to space, so he founded a company to do it. We look at the early years of SpaceX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Races with McLaren 13.08.2014 41:11

What is the McLaren Group and how has the company influenced racing? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waterproofing Technology 11.08.2014 29:29

What goes into making a piece of tech waterproof? From cases to creative charging ports, we look at the challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who was Claude Shannon? 06.08.2014 42:45

TechStuff salutes an incredibly influential (and yet relatively unknown) tech genius: Claude Shannon. What did he do? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Full Motion Video Era - Home Gaming 04.08.2014 28:14

How was full motion video used in early computer and console games? And why is it so hilariously bad? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Full Motion Video Era - The Arcade 30.07.2014 40:29

What is FMV and how did it change video games? From the brilliant to the brilliantly awful, we take a look at FMV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fireworks, Part Two 28.07.2014 32:42

Where does the color come from in fireworks? How are those giant displays choreographed? We conclude our discussion on fireworks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Lights Some Fireworks 23.07.2014 34:00

How do fireworks work? From the basics to fully choreographed displays, we take a look at the tech of making stuff go boom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Looks at e-paper 21.07.2014 43:19

What is e-paper? TechStuff looks at the properties of e-paper and how it's used. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Gets Meta(material) 16.07.2014 40:05

What are metamaterials and what gives them their nifty properties? We look at materials science and how metamaterials might transform our world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Goes to a Better Place 14.07.2014 57:53

What was Better Place and why did it fail? Guest host Ben Bowlin gives TechStuff his perspective. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Prints In 3D (Again) 09.07.2014 57:00

What's the state of 3D printers? And what's it like working with one? Guest host Joe McCormick joins us to explain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff On Fire 07.07.2014 41:22

We get our pyro on with a look at everything from lighters to flamethrowers. How do we make fire? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TechStuff Camps Out 02.07.2014 51:24

From the good old days of roughing it to the high tech campsite of the future, we look at the tech of camping. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Folding the Proteins 30.06.2014 33:05

From distributed computing to video games that push science forward, we look at the tech behind protein folding research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E-Cigarettes and Vaping 25.06.2014 31:43

What's the story behind e-cigarettes? How do they work? Are they less harmful than normal cigarettes? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passing the Turing Test 23.06.2014 46:02

Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oculus Rift: The Story So Far (Update) 18.06.2014 1:18:33

A lot has happened since we first talked about the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. We present the Rift's history and how prototypes work, then explore news from military interest to a lawsuit claiming the Oculus team stole the technology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Solar Freaking Roadways 17.06.2014 1:00:14

You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Carbon Fiber Works 11.06.2014 23:50

What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Segways Work: The Luke Arm Update 09.06.2014 47:51

Inventor Dean Kamen created a robotic prosthesis, nicknamed the Luke arm, to help patients regain self-sufficiency. The FDA recently approved it, so we wanted to revisit a classic episode about Kamen and one of his other inventions: the Segway. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The History of Carbon Fiber 02.06.2014 30:50

Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.