TechStuff

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.

How Integrated Technologies and a Startup Mentality are Delivering on the Promise of Omnichannel Retail: A Conversation with Seemantini Godbole

A world where customers can buy everything they want, whenever and wherever they want isn’t 100% there—but it’s pretty close. And perhaps no company has been up for that challenge as much as Lowe’s.   In this episode of The Restless Ones, I had the chance to sit down with Seemantini Godbole, EVP and CIO of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., whose early start as an engineer has fueled problem-solving throughout her career. From helping customers prepare for projects via virtual appointments and designs, to making sure their local stores have the physical products needed to complete them, Seemantini is arming Lowe’s teams with the technology solutions to infuse more joy into home improvement without the usual friction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-19
27:16

Creating more resilient supply chains by decoupling labor from location: Elliot Katz and Shai Magzimof of Phantom Auto

The promise of autonomous vehicles and machinery has been on the minds of industries, consumers and science fiction writers for many years. While advancements in AI, Robotics, Edge Computing and 5G Connectivity have gotten us closer to that vision, we are still quite far from computers solely running the show. The brain’s ability to compute and react to real-life situations is still a critical component to most operations, and companies such as Phantom Auto are working hard to combine these two forces - the advancements in machine learning  and the power of human decision making, opening entire sectors of the labor force previously unseen.    In this episode of The Restless Ones, I had the pleasure of sitting with the founding partners of Phantom Auto, Elliot Katz and Shai Magzimof who are actively merging the world’s needs for autonomous machine operation and dynamic employment opportunities. With skilled labor as a key problem for their clients, Phantom specializes in creating remote controlled solutions for everything from forklifts, to factory and warehouse vehicles and more, all made possible through connecting the power of technology and human intelligence. Their work is also bridging the worker divide, allowing blue collar workers to enjoy the benefits of remote work that their counterparts enjoy, avoiding the hazardous and other physical challenges typically associated with their work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-20
36:34

TechStuff Is About to Change (And That's a Good Thing)

After 16 and a half years, I will be stepping down from being the host of TechStuff. We'll talk more about the future of the show soon, but today's episode is all about the history and evolution of the little podcast that tried to demystify technology, critically examine the industry, and make tons of puns in the process.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-20
52:04

TechStuff Gets Auto-Tuned (Again)

We look at the history of auto-tune, how it works, and how it impacted music and culture in general.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-18
50:18

Rerun: Streaming Services that Sunk

While the streaming media landscape is crowded, it could be worse. In this episode, we look at some streaming services that didn't stand the test of time. From platforms that were a bad idea from the start to ones that were victims of corporate mergers, we find out what went wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-15
01:00:05

Rerun: Getting in Touch with Touchscreens

What's the difference between a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen? Which came first? And are there other types of touchscreen technologies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-13
28:48

TechStuff's Top Holiday Gift for 2024

A little more than a decade ago, mobile computing revolutionized how we access software and the internet. It's about to happen again. At the top of my holiday wish list is an AI-augmented laptop powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor for lightning-fast performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-11
42:44

Rerun: The Sad Tale of Microsoft Zune

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
48:38

Rerun: What was the first mp3?

When developing the mp3 compression algorithm, engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg used a specific song to tweak settings and get them just right. What was that song? And why does Jonathan not like it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
12:19

The Story of Microsoft Bing

In 2009, Microsoft announced a new search engine called Bing. What was Microsoft's strategy, how is Bing different from the dominant search engine Google, and what's next?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-04
44:57

Tech News: Elections and Tech Clash

We knew that the 2024 election season in the US would include some tough stories involving tech and potential election interference. In this episode, we look at a few headlines of how tech may have already played a role in misinforming voters either on purpose or by accident. Plus many more headlines in this jumbo news episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-01
55:36

REM Pods and Ghost Hunting

What does an REM Pod do? How does it work? And why is Jonathan such a darn party pooper when it comes to ghost hunting?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-30
48:45

Doubly Exposing Spirit Photography

In the 19th century, some enterprising and unscrupulous photographers convinced vulnerable people that they had developed (pun intended) a way to photograph the spirits of the dearly departed. But what was really going on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-28
49:27

Departing OpenAI Leaders Warn about AGI

Description: The former senior advisor for OpenAI's now dissolved AGI Readiness division warns that no one, not even OpenAI, is actually ready for artificial general intelligence. Plus, the US unveils some "guardrails" about using AI tools, Montana's Attorney General files a new lawsuit against TikTok, and Norway increases the minimum age for social media users to 15. And more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-25
29:13

Notorious Hackers

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has a list of the most notorious hackers of all time. We look at three of the entries, from the loose confederation of hackers called Anonymous to a hacker responsible for stealing millions of credit and debit card numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-23
54:57

Smart Talks with IBM: How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity

In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that the rapid development of AI brings to the cybersecurity space. Jason and Kristy also underscore how implementing a zero trust strategy can help enterprises enhance cyber resiliency and simplify operations. Together, IBM and Palo Alto Networks are delivering fully integrated, open, end-to-end security solutions to enterprises.   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://ibm.com/smarttalksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-23
40:58

Rerun: TechStuff's Spooky Halloween Spectacular!

In celebration of Halloween, we take a look at an article from HowStuffWorks titled 10 Scary Modern Technologies. From drones to voices coming out of thin air, we peek under the big scary bed that is technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-21
55:01

Tech News: X Changes Prompt Some Users to Jump Ship

X, formerly known as Twitter, makes a major change to the block feature that has some users switching to alternatives. Plus, Meta holds layoffs across multiple departments, some filmmakers experiment with generative AI, and SpaceX uses a giant metal claw to catch a rocket booster. And more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-18
29:22

What Happened to Amazon's HQ2?

In 2018, more than 200 cities competed to become the site for Amazon's second headquarters. Late that year, Amazon would choose two locations. A year later, it would pull out of one of those two sites. And today, the HQ2 sits nearly half empty. What happened?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-16
54:25

TechStuff Takes a Walk with Robots

Tesla showed off the Optimus humanoid robots recently. What's the history behind bipedal, humanoid robots? Why are they so hard to get right? Why would you want to design such a robot in the first place? We explore the history, science and evolution of humanoid robots.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-14
58:23

Nik Porosky

as soon as this idiot started talking to cats I unsubsribed

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philip koekemoer

"musky" words of a small minded loser

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philip koekemoer

move to brasil or Scotland, all the authoritarian speech and thought control to your heart's desire

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farnaz farhand

I hope you become increasingly better by the time and never back to hospital. I think one episode per a week or even two weeks is also resonable as we cannot manage to stay tune by more than that. So relax and thank you so much for keeping us up with technology breakthroughs.

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