How Game Engines Work

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 ... Show More

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 ... Show More

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 ... Show More

In this installment of the guys' continuing series on engines, Scott and Ben cover the two-stroke engine. Tune in to learn what this engine does, where it's used, and -- most importantly -- how it works. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ... Show More

Could automobiles of the future have motors in the wheels instead of the vehicle itself? Scott and Ben take a look at the technology behind the possible motors of the future in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo ... Show More

Virtual first down lines are used to indicate where play resumes in football -- but how do they work? Listen in as Marshall Brain explains how the technology superimposes a virtual line in this podcast on HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo ... Show More

How did a company that started out making coffee mills and bicycles become one of the most important names in modern racing? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

If you've ever watched a jet engine start, you've probably noticed that the blades begin to rotate slowly before spinning up to full speed -- but why? Listen in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind jet engines in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https ... Show More

The forward-mounted engines of Funny Cars set them apart in the world of drag racing, but that's just the beginning of the story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Every year, car companies pour millions of dollars into racing technology. This isn't just for entertainment -- check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how innovations in racing technology have influenced the technology in everyday cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at ... Show More

Tim Sweeney : ce gros crack, développeur de jeux-vidéos dans les années 1990 alors qu’il a à peine la vingtaine est à l’origine d’un des moteurs de jeu les plus connus au monde : Unreal Engine. C’est grâce à lui que des jeux comme Fortnite, Valorant ou Sea of Thieves ont pu voir ... Show More

Replacing vintage engines with electric motors can help keep classic cars on the road (though don't worry, we're not coming for your collector's items). Learn why companies like Jaguar and Volkswagen are leading the charge in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-c ... Show More