Tech News: Is the Honeymoon Over for AI?
Some folks are getting impatient while waiting on AI to transform the world (or at the very least their investment portfolio). Plus, we learn about how a controversial online safety bill has been left...
2 Aug 202437min
This Episode Was Written By AI (Sort Of)
Can generative AI write a good episode for a technology podcast? We find out with this experiment about airbags written by ChatGPT. What worked, what didn't work, and what does Jonathan find really tr...
1 Aug 202457min
Jamming the Signal
What does it mean when a signal is "jammed?" From radar to radio to some cheeky broadcast TV signal intrusions, we look at how signal jamming works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
29 Juli 202437min
AI is Smart At Math But Stupid With Love
Meta and Google both brag on how their respective AI models are good at math. Meanwhile, OpenAI unveils its prototype AI-enhanced search engine. Plus, we learn about why video game voice actors are go...
26 Juli 202432min
Pinball: From Electromechanical Machines to Solid State Tables
We continue to explore the evolution of pinball and learn how the humble solenoid powers so much of the game. Plus, what happens when transistors, integrated circuits and computers join the party? See...
25 Juli 202446min
The Southern Fried Gaming Expo and Pinball
After attending the 2024 Southern Fried Gaming Expo, TechStuff looks into the origins and evolution of pinball machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Juli 202439min
Tech News: A Software Update Crashed Computer Systems Around the World
A company called CrowdStrike pushed out a software update to Windows-based systems. But the update had a defect, bringing computer systems around the world to a standstill. Plus, stories about the FBI...
19 Juli 202421min
How a medieval king influenced a modern technology
King Harald of Denmark had a little quirk that would, centuries later, provide inspiration for the naming of a modern technology. We learn how his lack of oral hygiene led to the naming of a wireless ...
17 Juli 202419min
