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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, and make meaning.
Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone’s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
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, and make meaning.
Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone’s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
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Dec 6, 2023 • 48min
Rerun: How Smoke Detectors Work
This podcast explores the invention and evolution of smoke detectors, discussing their mechanism and practicality. It also delves into the importance of fire detection and prevention methods, regulations surrounding smoke detectors, and the detection of carbon monoxide.
Dec 5, 2023 • 35min
Beep - Autonomous Mobility for Al
Explore the groundbreaking technology behind autonomous driving vehicles in Lake Nona, America's first smart town. Beep CEO Joe Moye and Tavistock Senior VP Juan Santos discuss how AI has revolutionized transportation, making communities safer and smarter. Discover the integration of self-driving buses and the use of AI in community planning. Explore the development of monitoring tools and techniques for autonomous vehicles and the impact of AI on local communities.
Dec 4, 2023 • 57min
Rerun: When Secrets Aren't Secret
The podcast discusses the CIA's ownership of an encryption company, CryptoAG, exploring the battle between secrecy and surveillance, the history of cipher machines, and the challenges of encryption. It also delves into the secret agreement between the CIA and West Germany's BND to co-own Crypto, raising ethical questions and vulnerabilities in crypto equipment.
Dec 1, 2023 • 53min
TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 1
Explore the complicated history of Samsung, from its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company to becoming one of South Korea's most influential companies. Learn about the founding of Samsung under Japanese rule, its history during the Korean War, and its early diversification into various industries. Discover how Samsung aligned wool fibers, ventured into different businesses, and established subsidiaries. With multiple advertisements and sponsor mentions.
Nov 30, 2023 • 21min
Tech News: Elon Has Some Choice Words for ex X Advertisers
Elon Musk, tech industry leader, shares his leadership style by telling advertisers pulling out of X to go eff themselves. OpenAI experiences management changes and a chat bot incident. Vulnerability in OpenAI's language model revealed and Google plans to delete inactive user accounts.
Nov 29, 2023 • 32min
How Not to Achieve Diversity: Inventing Fake Female Keynote Speakers
This podcast explores the harmful effects of optics in the tech industry and shares the story of a canceled conference due to a misguided attempt at diversity. It discusses the difference between open source and closed proprietary development and the importance of promoting diversity in tech. The podcast also delves into the illusion of diversity, the accusation of fake female keynote speakers, and the significance of having diverse speakers in conferences.
Nov 28, 2023 • 41min
Smart Talks with IBM - Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI
"TechStuff" brings you "Smart Talks with IBM" featuring Susan Emerson, SVP of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce, and Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting. They discuss the evolution of the IBM-Salesforce partnership, the impact of generative AI on customer experiences, simplifying daily tasks, and the future potential of this technology. This episode also highlights the power of partnerships and the importance of ethics and governance in AI.
Nov 27, 2023 • 33min
Why is Meta's Andy Stone wanted by Russia?
Meta communications director Andy Stone is on Russia's wanted list. The podcast discusses Stone's background, Facebook's growth, privacy controversies, tactics used to defend Facebook, Meta's legal battle with Bright Data, and Stone's inclusion on the wanted list. It also mentions Meta's policy changes in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 15min
TechStuff Classic: The National Facial Recognition Database
The podcast discusses the use of facial recognition software in law enforcement in the US, highlighting concerns regarding privacy, accountability, and the lack of regulations. It explores the challenges and dangers of facial recognition technology, including mistaken identification and location tracking. The podcast also addresses criticisms of the FBI's use of facial recognition software and emphasizes the need for regulation and rules surrounding its use.
Nov 23, 2023 • 47min
Rerun: TechStuff In Front of a Green Screen
The podcast explores the history and uses of green screen technology, from film to Twitch streams and Zoom calls. It discusses the process of creating a traveling matte and its connection to Fraggle Rock. The evolution of film special effects and color film technology are also discussed. The chapter examines the development of chroma key technology from blue screens to green screens. It delves into the world of chroma key technology and highlights the similarities between film and digital video in the process.
