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What is IRC?
In this listener-inspired episode, Jonathan and Chris chat about Internet ...
In this listener-inspired episode, Jonathan and Chris chat about Internet Relay Chat (IRC), a chat protocol that predates the World Wide Web.
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Pandora Radio and the Music Genome Project
Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical ...
Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical content, based on input from users and a unique analysis system called the Music Genome Project. Jonathan and Chris explain how both work in this episode.
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200 Years in Tech
In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ...
In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ambitious topic: The most important technological innovations and inventions of the last 200 years, from steam-powered locomotives to the World Wide Web.
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Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer?
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter ...
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer.
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How Plasma Torches Work
Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, ...
Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, the fourth state of matter, for various purposes, from cutting metal to waste disposal. Learn more about plasma cutters and plasma waste converters in this episode.
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How does Google get traffic information for Google Maps?
Google collects data from cell phone users like you to ...
Google collects data from cell phone users like you to create a database of traffic information for Google Maps. Jonathan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of traffic monitoring tools in this episode.
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How Laser Tag Games Work
Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s ...
Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s and 80s, don't typically use real lasers. Jonathan and Chris discuss the history of laser tag systems and how they work in this episode.
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How Traffic Lights Work
We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the ...
We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the flow of traffic takes a lot of planning and technology. Jonathan and Chris detail the technology behind traffic lights in this episode.
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Do ear buds cause hearing loss?
In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of ...
In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode.
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How Microchips Are Made
A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in ...
A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in all sorts of electronic devices, but how is it made? Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of the complex, delicate process of microchip making in this episode.
