TechStuff

Follow TechStuff
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.

iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks


    • Sep 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 2,511 EPISODES

    4.3 from 1,676 ratings Listeners of TechStuff that love the show mention: tech stuff, jonathan and chris, chris and jonathan, strickland, listener mail, things tech, ios4, informative and great, like tech, bring back the old, ios 4, iphone 4, allways, listner, sysk, relativity, world of technology, best tech podcast, stuff works, cartridge.


    Ivy Insights

    The TechStuff podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to stay up to date with the tech industry and delve into the business and politics of tech companies. Hosted by Jonathan Strickland, the show covers a wide range of topics and provides in-depth analysis and explanations of complex concepts in an easily understandable manner. Whether you have a deep interest in technology or just a slight curiosity, this podcast is sure to captivate and educate.

    One of the best aspects of The TechStuff podcast is its ability to break down complex concepts into digestible pieces. Jonathan does an excellent job of explaining intricate technological ideas in a way that anyone can understand. From the inner workings of NASA's Perseverance rover to the fundamentals of relativity, he takes on a variety of topics and makes them interesting and entertaining. The episodes are well-researched, providing listeners with valuable information while still keeping things engaging.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its historical context. The show often delves into the history behind various tech companies and products, allowing listeners to gain a deeper understanding of how these innovations came to be. Whether it's exploring the impact of certain technologies on society or discussing how certain companies shaped the industry, The TechStuff provides a comprehensive look at the past, present, and future of technology.

    While there are many positive aspects to The TechStuff podcast, one potential downside is that sometimes the topic can feel like it veers off course from technology. While most episodes focus on tech-related subjects, there are instances where the topic wanders into other areas such as science or history. This may not be an issue for some listeners who have broader interests, but for those specifically looking for tech-focused content, it can be a bit distracting.

    In conclusion, The TechStuff podcast is an incredibly informative and enjoyable listen for anyone interested in technology. Jonathan Strickland's expertise shines through as he explores various tech-related topics with enthusiasm and clarity. The podcast's ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible manner, as well as its emphasis on historical context, sets it apart from other tech-focused podcasts. Despite occasional topic diversions, The TechStuff remains a top choice for those looking to expand their knowledge of the tech world.



    Search for episodes from TechStuff with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from TechStuff

    The Story: Russian Bots vs American Gamblers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 30:08 Transcription Available


    This week, we’re all in. Oz chats with Kit Chellel, a Bloomberg writer who focuses on gambling, technology, and sports betting. He wrote an article about a secret Russian bot farm that infiltrated the world of online poker in the early 2000s. We follow Kit from Siberia to Armenia, and get a peek into just how bots can make or break the future of online poker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ferrari Fandom, Supercharged by AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 28:27 Transcription Available


    Scuderia Ferrari and IBM are redefining fan engagement with AI-driven insights, and cutting-edge digital tools. Learn how IBM is helping Scuderia Ferrari deepen connections with its almost 400 million fans worldwide, driving innovation and community in the digital age. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechStuff Redux: Mars, Asterisk w/ Nathaniel Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 48:39 Transcription Available


    We’re taking this week off! But don’t worry, we’ll be back with new episodes starting September 10th. In the meantime, we’re sharing some of our favorite interviews from the year so far. This week, Oz talks with writer Nathaniel Rich about one of the biggest challenges of sending humans to Mars: isolation. Nathaniel Rich is a novelist, essayist and writer-at-large for The New York Times Magazine. Rich sits down with Oz to talk about his essay, “Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?” The piece explores NASA's CHAPEA (“Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog”) mission, a simulation meant to test a major challenge of Mars missions – isolation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechStuff Redux: Russia's Espionage ‘Laboratory' w/ Ben Taub

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 32:34 Transcription Available


    We’re taking this week off! But don’t worry, we’ll be back with new episodes starting September 10th. In the meantime, we’re sharing some of our favorite interviews from the year so far. This week, Oz talks with journalist Ben Taub about Russia’s ice-cold testing ground for new espionage tech. Ben Taub is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker. His piece, “Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic,” covers tensions at the Russian border with Norway, an area Russia uses as a testing ground for future intelligence operations. Taub sits down with Oz to discuss the technology being used for survival and for espionage, as the war in Ukraine has escalated tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechSupport: 22 Jobs For An AI Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 28:10 Transcription Available


    We’ve all read the headlines that AI will take over white-collar jobs. But this week, Oz and Karah spoke with journalist Robert Capps about the 22 new roles that might exist in an AI-partnered workplace. Plus, Robert tests AI’s journalism skills. There’s not much to worry about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside View: The AI Personas Needed to Diagnose Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 32:22 Transcription Available


    This week, we went to the doctor. Oz speaks with Dr. Matthew Lungren, the Chief Scientific Officer for Microsoft Health & Life Sciences, who co-authored a study showing that AI diagnosed complex medical cases four times faster than human doctors. Dr. Lungren walked us through how multiple AI agents worked together to generate their diagnoses, what that means for the future of medicine—and how human doctors and AI could collaborate to build a more democratized healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Chips are the New Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 30:41 Transcription Available


    How will we send memes when the world ends? This week, Oz and Karah recap the first ever World Humanoid Robot Games – the Olympics for Androids. Then, Oz explains why the US might be putting secret tracking devices inside shipments of advanced microchips. Karah explains a texting network built for the Apocalypse. And finally, on Chat and Me, how TikTokers are using ChatGPT to inspire their makeovers.Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Inside a Couples Retreat for AI Companions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 29:52 Transcription Available


    This week we go on a romantic getaway for people who are in love with AI. Karah talks with Sam Apple, an author and journalist who wrote an article for Wired about a couples retreat he organized for people with AI companions. We’ll discuss how the weekend unfolded, whether AI romance is real, what it takes to develop genuine emotional connections with chatbots, and whether AI romance is the future of dating in the digital age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: If Versailles Could Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 34:18 Transcription Available


    Is technology actually good for older people? This week, Oz and Karah explore the French palace of Versailles by talking to a statue-turned-chatbot. Then, Oz gives an update on Apple’s new make-or-break Siri overhaul. Karah weighs whether everyday use of technology is rotting our brains, or making them stronger. And finally, on Chat and Me, Reddit mourns the death of some beloved AI models. Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechSupport: Nothing's Private – Even Conversations with ChatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 21:42 Transcription Available


    How did around 100,000 ChatGPT conversations end up indexed on Google? Users who sent conversations with a now-defunct “share” feature in ChatGPT made their conversations public — often without realizing they were exposing them to the open web. 404 Media’s Joseph Cox joins Oz and Karah to unpack how it happened, what kinds of chats were revealed, and why everyone should care about this privacy lapse. They discuss why OpenAI may have underestimated the privacy risks, how archived conversations could still be misused, and why both everyday users and major corporations need to rethink what they feed into AI tools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Talk To Me Like AI's Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 33:18 Transcription Available


    Should we let AI have its own language? This week, Oz and Karah check out what the world’s most powerful people have on their Spotify playlists. Then Oz weighs the benefits and dangers of GibberLink Mode — a way for AI agents to communicate with each other that’s incomprehensible to humans. Karah explains how Tour de France cyclists are using technology to outperform doping-era Lance Armstrong. And finally, on Chat and Me, a listener asks ChatGPT to explain how she uses the program. Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Inside the World of Kidfluencers w/ Ines Novacic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 38:09 Transcription Available


    Documentary director Ines Novacic spent five years following kidfluencers and their families to get the behind the scenes scoop on the industry. She joins Karah to discuss Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers, her six-part docuseries on these content creators. Karah and Ines explore the rise of kidfluencing as a modern path to generational wealth, how the business is changing and the potential psychological toll of growing up on camera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Diners, Dating, TikTok PI's

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 36:13 Transcription Available


    How good is Dr. GPT? This week, Oz and Karah spill the tea on Elon Musk’s new retro-futurist diner in LA—where robots serve popcorn and the food comes in Cybertruck-shaped boxes. Then, Oz gets serious about Trump’s new AI Action Plan and what it could mean for American infrastructure and free speech. Karah addresses the rise of TikTok PI’s and public shaming. And finally, on Chat and Me, AI makes a diagnosis that is a little too real. Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside View: Making Cancer Visible w/ Andrey Zarur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 34:13 Transcription Available


    On the Inside View, we talk to the experts behind the innovations shaping our lives. This week, Andrey Zarur discusses the future of cancer surgery and makes a bold prediction — that we could effectively see the end of cancer within our lifetimes. Zarur, a biochemist and co-founder of Lumicell and GreenLight Biosciences, is on his way to making this prediction a reality. He sits down with Oz to discuss the FDA-approved technology that is helping surgeons see and remove cancer tissue with unprecedented precision. Then, they discuss how Zarur plans to address agriculture’s pest problem, without using chemical pesticides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Do You Share Your Location?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 35:21 Transcription Available


    Which company has the best AI engineering talent? It may be shifting. This week, Oz and Karah discuss how the most powerful CEO’s in the tech industry are poaching each others’ talent using some dramatic hiring practices. Then, is the normalization of location sharing helping us or hurting us? Plus, a human programmer beats an AI model in a coding competition for the first (and last?) time, scientists use robotic bunny rabbits to crack down on an invasive species, and a new app that helps you get free stuff! But only if you’re hot. And finally, on Chat and Me, can ChatGPT make you a better parent? How one woman is using AI to navigate the challenges of motherhood. Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: AI-Induced Psychosis w/ Kashmir Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 35:24 Transcription Available


    This week we unpack a disturbing new phenomenon: people being driven into a state of delusion after extended conversations with ChatGPT. Oz sits down with Kashmir Hill—a features writer covering technology and privacy for The New York Times—to discuss the users who found themselves spiraling into conspiracy-laced narratives and self-destructive behavior, often reinforced by the chatbot’s eerily affirming responses. These are extreme cases. But they raise a much bigger question: What happens when a sycophantic AI is fine-tuned to flatter, affirm, and mirror us back to ourselves?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: My Deepfake, My Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 30:38 Transcription Available


    Are we starting to sound like ChatGPT? This week, Oz and Karah explore a new AI-powered recipe tool and test whether mustard and pasta actually go together. Then, a new study suggests AI may already be changing the way we talk. Plus, impersonations of U.S. politicians and the Danish bill that would give people legal rights to their digital selves. And finally, on the new segment Chat and Me, what happens when bots prioritize efficiency over honesty? One novelist’s frustrating, multi-hour standoff with ChatGPT. Also, we want to hear from you: If you’ve used a chatbot in a surprising or delightful (or deranged) way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: User-Centered AI at Google w/ David Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 37:55 Transcription Available


    David Webster is the head of UX at Google Labs, the company’s experimental AI division. When he stepped into the role in 2022, the tech world was scrambling to respond to the rise of ChatGPT — and Google Labs was no exception. Since then, the team has launched several high-profile projects, including the viral NotebookLM. Webster joins Oz to share his philosophy on human-centered design and how it shapes Google’s AI experiments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    L'Oréal and IBM: AI-Powered Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 27:20 Transcription Available


    This week, the show takes you behind the scenes at L'Oréal’s research center in New Jersey. Malcolm Gladwell delves into the complexities of cosmetic formulation and the AI partnership with IBM. Learn how AI is poised to revolutionize the creation of beauty products, to make them even more sustainable and innovative. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Hot Maps and AI Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 38:09 Transcription Available


    Is betting on current events the ‘future of news’? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah ask AI if their favorite restaurants are hot or not and why Gen Z is nostalgic for a world without the internet. They also discuss Wimbledon’s new AI judges and how drones are impacting beach days. Plus, we want to hear from you! If you’ve found yourself turning to ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini or any other chatbot for help with a particular task or to answer unusual questions – we want to hear about it. Send us a 1-2 minute voice note to techstuffpodcast@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Roblox and the ‘Prehistoric Era' of Gaming w/ David Baszucki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 31:21 Transcription Available


    David Baszucki is the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, the gaming platform that’s become a digital playground for millions of kids around the world. Baszucki sits down with Oz to talk about how Roblox became one of the most beloved tech platforms for the younger generations, and why he believes gaming is still in its “prehistoric era.” They also dive into one of the platform’s biggest challenges—safety—and what Roblox is doing to protect its users.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechStuff Classic: The Story of the Sony Walkman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 46:08 Transcription Available


    This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes — all about the Sony Walkman. Jonathan Strickland dives into why Time named the portable device number 47 on a list of the 50 most influential gadgets of all time. How did the Walkman become a thing, and what influence has it had on how we experience music?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Selfhood in the Digital Age w/ Vauhini Vara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 34:33 Transcription Available


    Writer and journalist Vauhini Vara has been entangled with the tech world for most of her life — first as a kid in the Seattle suburbs and a college student in the Bay Area, and then as a reporter covering Silicon Valley for The Wall Street Journal. But it wasn’t until she turned to creative writing that Vara began to see just how deeply technology had shaped her own life. Vara sits down with Karah to talk about her new book, Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age and how she’s learning to use technology as a writing tool, while remaining critical of the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: The Music Industry Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 35:49 Transcription Available


    How can you detect AI music? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah unpack the music industry's scramble to build tech that labels AI-generated tracks. And the MIT study that took the internet by storm. On TechSupport, Politico’s Maggie Miller explains how the conflict between Iran and Israel was fought in cyberspace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Big Tech, Small Town w/ Yasmin Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 37:53 Transcription Available


    When Yasmin Green joined Google almost two decades ago, she knew she wanted to focus on the complex problems facing humanity in a technological world – from violent extremism to political censorship. As the CEO of Jigsaw, a unit within Google that’s dedicated to understanding global challenges and applying technological solutions, she’s been able to do just that. Jigsaw’s most recent project took Green and her team to Bowling Green, Kentucky to figure out how they could use AI to improve a civic cornerstone: the town hall. Green sits down with Oz to talk about the project, What Could BG Be?, and what the role of Jigsaw is in today’s rapidly shifting, revenue-oriented tech landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: There's No Place Like AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 32:20 Transcription Available


    What does Google Search sound like? This week in the News Roundup, Oz explores Google’s new AI-generated audio summaries — and why a simple question like “what’s two plus two?” triggered a two-minute podcast. Then, Wikipedia tried its own AI experiment and faced backlash from editors. On TechSupport, Semafor’s Reed Albergotti recasts Big Tech as characters from The Wizard of Oz and explains the current AI landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechSupport: The Two Sides of Biometric Data w/ Adam Clark Estes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 26:44 Transcription Available


    Adam Clark Estes is a senior technology correspondent at Vox and the author of the User Friendly newsletter. Estes sits down with Oz to discuss Amazon’s expanding use of palm scanners and what that might mean for the future of healthcare and our biometric data. They also dive into Estes’ months-long experiment of trying about a dozen health trackers for months and whether or not it was worth it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: AI's Problem Solving Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 30:16 Transcription Available


    What’s inside AI’s black box? This week in the News Roundup, Oz unpacks the uncomfortable truth that even the people building today’s AI models often can’t explain how they work — or why they behave the way they do. But that hasn’t stopped tech companies from pushing colleges and universities to embrace chatbots. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Jason Koebler explains the strange world of airport body scans and the future of the TSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Are the US and China in a Tech War? w/ Jake Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:16 Transcription Available


    When the Biden administration announced the CHIPS and Science Act back in 2022, it was seen as a pivotal move to boost the US semiconductor industry and maintain America’s leadership in AI development. But the legislation was just one piece of a broader, multi-year strategy to counter China’s AI ambitions — and leading the way was Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor and longtime foreign policy figure. Sullivan sits down with Oz to discuss why he turned his attention to tech policy, how the Biden administration used export controls and global alliances to curb China’s technological rise, and hear his reflections on the country’s – and tech’s – role in conflicts abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Nintendo Thinks Sideways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 42:56 Transcription Available


    Did search just get worse? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI is reshaping search engines — for better or worse — and uncover a surprising downside of vibe coding. On TechSupport, journalist and kill switch host Dexter Thomas unpacks the murky early days of Nintendo and the unlikely figure who transformed it into the family-friendly empire we know today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: From Woolly Mice to De-Extinction w/ Ben Lamm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 28:38 Transcription Available


    Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences. That's the genetic engineering company making headlines for its bold mission – bringing extinct species back to life. From dire wolf pups to woolly mice, Colossal’s breakthroughs have sparked awe and controversy. Lamm sits down with Oz to unpack the science behind de-extinction, the ethical questions it raises, and what it could mean for the future of conservation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TechStuff Classic: Big Apps That Flopped

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 45:09 Transcription Available


    Vibecoding is everywhere—and it feels like anyone can launch an app. So we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: a look back at some of the biggest apps to crash and burn. Jonathan Strickland dives into the nostalgia—spotlighting programs that once seemed unstoppable, until they weren’t.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: The Biggest Hack That Never Happened

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:45 Transcription Available


    This is an episode of kill switch – a new podcast about our supercharged technological lives. In this episode, host Dexter Thomas explores the biggest hack you’ve never heard of and how one man saved us from complete disaster. This is the xz utils story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Everybody's Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 1:27 Transcription Available


    Bloomberg Businessweek brings you a smart and fun chat show about all things...business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sources and reporters who bring you Businessweek magazine’s headlines and the stories behind them. The show gives listeners a window into the discussions happening in boardrooms, Zooms and group chats in power centers around the world. From interpreting Fed meetings to the business of wolf cloning, each week Max, Stacey and their friends at Bloomberg Businessweek guide listeners through what really went on during the last week from Wall Street and Main Street. Because what’s happening with money and markets is everybody’s business. Listen here and subscribe to Everybody's Business on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week In Tech: Can A Chatbot Help You Get Closure?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 35:44 Transcription Available


    Is it still ghosting if the chatbot texts you back? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss the recent changes to Apple’s App Store policies, the future of brain implants, and the plans for AI-powered Netflix ads. On TechSupport, 404 Media’s Sam Cole explains how one startup is using chatbots to help people process being ghosted – and what that means about the state of our relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Embracing AI and All Life's Uncertainties w/ David Spiegelhalter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 28:16 Transcription Available


    Statistician David Spiegelhalter is no stranger to AI – he used it to help him research his recent book and, back in the late 70s, he helped develop foundational algorithms for the tech. So, he understands the pandora’s box that technology can represent, as well as the uncertainty embedded in its future development. Spiegelhalter sits down with Oz to unpack how we should interpret AI predictions, why better data matters and why we should consciously embrace uncertainty in our own lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How AI Assistants Can Transform Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 28:13 Transcription Available


    Malcolm Gladwell visits Kennesaw State University to learn about Jiwoo, an AI Assistant that helps future teachers practice responsive teaching by simulating classroom interactions with students. Discover how AI can enhance teaching methods to prepare teachers for the classroom. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Season of Smart Talks with IBM Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 1:03 Transcription Available


    Smart Talks with IBM returns Tuesday, May 20th, and this season, we’re really shaking things up. Host Malcolm Gladwell will visit various companies to tell stories of how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence and data to transform the way they do business. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. Visit us at ibm.com/smarttalksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: AI-Induced Psychosis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 34:30 Transcription Available


    What kind of technology do air traffic controllers use? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah discuss how AI determines your real age, why chatbots can lead to delusions and what to know about a familiar sounding blood-testing startup. On TechSupport, features writer at New York Magazine’s Intelligencer, James D. Walsh, explains how AI-fueled cheating has overtaken college campuses, what students are saying and how educators are trying to address it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: The World According to SimCity w/ Chaim Gingold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 29:19 Transcription Available


    Chaim Gingold is a game designer and author of the book Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine, which explores the simulation games created by developer Will Wright. Gingold sits down with Oz to discuss why a computer game about city planning became such a big hit in the ‘90s, the surprising legacy of SimCity, and the deeper cultural and technological significance of simulation games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: CheatGPT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 40:16 Transcription Available


    Could you be on a livestream for three years straight? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the push to include AI education in schools, the parallel universe of the Chinese car market and why criminals should be wary of Interpol. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology reporter Drew Harwell reflects on his time shadowing Emilycc, the record-breaking Twitch streamer – and why people have been tuning in 24-hours a day for the past three years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Mineral Wars w/ Nicolas Niarchos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 30:33 Transcription Available


    Nicolas Niarchos is a journalist whose work focuses on conflicts, migration and, most recently, the energy transition. Specifically, the hidden costs of extracting minerals like cobalt, which remains a critical element in the technology we use to run our lives. Niarchos sits down with Oz to discuss what he’s observed in mineral-rich Congo and Indonesia – and how the battle for geopolitical advantage over these natural resources are overturning the world order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Who's A Good Drone?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 40:05 Transcription Available


    Can AI help search-and-rescue dogs do their job? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore the AI-powered technologies being used in war and why some Meta staffers worry about underage users interacting with their AI companions. On TechSupport, Olivia Carville, an investigative reporter at Bloomberg and the host of the podcast Levittown, discusses the Take It Down Act and what it means for the future of the internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: The Silicon Valley “Death Cult” w/ Evan Ratliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available


    Evan Ratliff is an investigative journalist and podcast host. His Wired article, “The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians,” marked the culmination of a two-year deep-dive into a group of young tech radicals and their spiral into violence. Ratliff sits down with Oz to unpack how the group formed, what they believed – the parts we can decipher, at least – and how those beliefs led to alleged murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Run, Robot, Run!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 37:28 Transcription Available


    Should you delete yourself from the internet? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into humanoid robots running a half-marathon, the AI-generated personas helping law enforcement interact with potential suspects and Google’s updated ‘Results About You’ tool. On TechSupport, Jeff Rosenthal, the co-founder of the venture capital firm CIV, discusses the role of private investment in building out energy infrastructure to meet the AI boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Stargate and the Rise of SoftBank's Gambling Man w/ Lionel Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 36:17 Transcription Available


    Lionel Barber is a journalist, author, and former editor of the Financial Times. He’s interviewed state leaders like former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. But in Gambling Man: The Wild Ride of Japan’s Masayoshi Son, Barber chronicles the life of SoftBank’s enigmatic CEO from his childhood as an ethnic Korean in Japan to becoming the richest man in the world – briefly. Barber sits down with Oz to discuss the impact SoftBank’s investments have had on technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week In Tech: Zuck Takes the Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 42:29 Transcription Available


    How would Salvador Dalí have used generative AI? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah dig into this year’s most common uses for generative AI, the rise of code editor, Cursor, and how Google DeepMind’s Veo2 interprets a surrealist screenplay. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s staff writer, Naomi Nix, discusses the first week of Meta’s antitrust trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Me, My TV & My Second Screen w/ Jen Statsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 38:35 Transcription Available


    Jen Statsky is a comedian, writer, and producer who’s worked on some of TV’s biggest comedies like The Good Place, Parks & Recreation and Broad City. Most recently, she’s been behind the scenes as one of the co-creators of the hit show Hacks. Jen sits down with Karah to talk about how writing and producing for TV has changed in the face of accelerating AI, the “second-screening” phenomenon, and the optimization of streaming services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: Tariffs, Ands Or Buts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 33:15 Transcription Available


    What’s a ‘mega API’? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah break down the ever-evolving landscape of tariffs and what it all means for tech companies, Tinder’s ChatGPT-powered dating game, and the rise of ‘Frankenstein’ laptops in India. On TechSupport, The Wall Street Journal’s Family & Tech Columnist Julie Jargon explains how imposter scams are becoming more believable thanks to generative AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Story: Beyond AI Doom and Gloom w/ Reid Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 42:46 Transcription Available


    Reid Hoffman is a longtime entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. Throughout his career, Hoffman has helped build or support some of the biggest tech companies we know today. He was one of PayPal’s first employees, a co-founder of LinkedIn and an early investor and board member for OpenAI. These days, Hoffman spends a lot of time thinking about the potential positive outcomes of AI development, which is the subject of his latest book — Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with our AI Future. Hoffman sits down with Oz to talk about how he formed his tech philosophy, what our AI future may look like, and why he doesn’t mind going against the political tides in Silicon Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Week in Tech: You, Me & Ghibli

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 41:08 Transcription Available


    How do LLMs solve math problems? This week in the News Roundup, Oz and Karah explore what AI models could mean for the fashion industry, the humble-but-mighty device our modern world depends on, and what Anthropic’s researchers learned about the inner workings of their LLM. On TechSupport, The Washington Post’s technology reporter Gerrit De Vynck explains the state of the AI race and how some of tech’s biggest companies are vying for position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Claim TechStuff

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel