TechStuff

TechStuff (from HowStuffWorks.com) is the technology podcast that covers everything from memes to MAME (plus technology that doesn’t start with “M”).

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Hybrid Kinetic Insects Carved from Wood by Dedy Shofianto

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Kinetic sculptures are amazing things using basic mechanical technology.

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Could the days of being anonymous in public be at an end?

A Russian app uses facial recognition software and publicly-available data from social platforms to identify the faces of strangers in real time. Would this convince you to switch your social networking platforms to private?

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A quick explanation why January 25th is a big deal for robots.

Yesterday was a big day for robot kind. Not only did the term robots first enter the common language on January 25, 1921, but also the first recorded death caused by a robot happened on January 25, 1979.

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“The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.” — John Lasseter (born January 12, 1957)

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If that's too tricky, how about this: how are honeybees like a piece of toast?

There’s an odd relationship between sea otters and hockey rings, between cats and ping pong tables. And this odd relationship might be the secret to building electronics that stay clean longer. 

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10/21/2015: Since Back to the Future II, people have been asking, “Where’s my hoverboard?” We’re going to answer that question. music: ‘Something Elated’ by ...

It’s time. In fact, it’s Time. Time to talk about hoverboards. Happy Back to the Future Day, everybody!

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Listen to TechStuff episodes free, on demand. In this classic episode, Chris and Jonathan talk about lightsabers, and Jonathan gives a bit of an update. Listen to over 40,000 radio shows, podcasts and live radio stations for free on your iPhone, iPad, Android and PC. Discover the best of news, entertainment, comedy, sports and talk radio on demand with Stitcher Radio.

With the new trailer for Star Wars Episode VII out, I thought it might be fun to look back on this classic episode on how lightsabers work.

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How the Nintendo Power Glove Worked

It seemed like the gaming accessory of the future — a glove that turned hand motions into player actions. But it turned out, the Power Glove left gamers feeling powerless over their gameplay.

Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the original Nintendo Entertainment System going on sale in the United States. To celebrate, let’s take a look at one of the most infamous peripherals Nintendo ever released.

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The new Apple TV is surprisingly easy to tear open

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This is Google’s new logo

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What’s your take on the new Google logo? Love it? Hate it? Switching to Ask Jeeves?

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Listen to TechStuff episodes free, on demand. What was HitchBot all about and what happened to it? From hitchiking across Canada to a violent end in Philadelphia, we tell the robot's story. Scott Benjamin guest hosts. Listen to over 40,000 radio shows, podcasts and live radio stations for free on your iPhone, iPad, Android and PC. Discover the best of news, entertainment, comedy, sports and talk radio on demand with Stitcher Radio.

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London's sky pool will let the super-rich swim through the air

Developers in London are building what they claim is the world's first "sky pool" — a 25-meter long swimming pool suspended 10 stories in the air between two blocks of luxury flats. The transparent...

Seems rather posh, if you ask me.

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Who made the first animated movie?

If an animated movie is made of moving images that tell a story and introduce a unique character, then it's hard to name the father of animation. We'll introduce you to a few fathers, though.

I was wondering this just the other day.

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Is it rude to screen your calls?

Your phone is ringing, but you just don't want to talk to the caller. So you let the call go to voicemail and now you feel guilty. Is it ever OK to screen your calls?

Does anyone not screen their calls these days? I wouldn’t dream of picking up my phone without looking at the ID first. 

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How Earthquakes Work

An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

Did you feel the earthquake in California this morning? Here’s how earthquakes work!

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What Would Space Do To The Human Body?

Space without a suit? You’ll probably die from the lack of pressure in a vacuum. But other extreme hazards won’t help either. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.com...

We settle the question about what would actually happen to your body if you were ejected into space without the benefit of a space suit. Spoiler alert: It’s not pretty.

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10 Epic Magic Trick Failures

Magic's about making the impossible possible, but for these magicians the impossible remained out of reach – sometimes with deadly results.

Tech and magic often go hand in hand. But sometimes things go wrong...