Air conditioners are a nifty -- and sometime life-saving -- invention, but how does an air conditioner make air cooler? What does a compressor do? What’s a swamp cooler? Tune in for answers to these questions and more in this episode of TechStuff.
Feb 6
Tech Skepticism, AI and Why China's Innovations Matter - w/ Wired’s Katie Drummond
Oz is at the Web Summit in Qatar this week, and he’s taking you with him. This episode was recorded live on stage with Wired’s global editorial director Katie Drummond. Katie and Oz talk about what it’s like to cover this moment, from DOGE and tech titans in the White House to AI ... Show More
30m 31s
Feb 4
The Future is Battery-Powered - The Story
If the 20th century was defined by oil, journalist and author Nicolas Niarchos bets that the 21st century will be defined by batteries. In his book, The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth, Niarchos unpacks the hidden costs behind ... Show More
31m 16s
Jan 30
Gamers Fight AI Art, For Now - Week in Tech
How do you feel about AI in your art, your music, and your video games? Oz is joined by Kill Switch host, Dexter Thomas, to discuss Switchbot's AI Art Frame and the video gamers who are holding developers to account. But will the anti-AI outrage continue to make change? Then, Oz ... Show More
31m 4s
Jul 2023
All About ACs and Air Purifiers
If the recent heat and wildfires have taught us anything, it's the need to have cooler, cleaner air. Want to upgrade your window AC unit? Maybe you're thinking about buying a new air purifier. Tim Heffernan and Thom Dunn, writers at Wirecutter, discuss their favorite purifiers an ... Show More
30m 44s