The Facebook Algorithm Problem

Algorithms, when you get down to it, are simple in concept. In practice, they can be really useful. Or, in Facebook's case, they can lead to a lot of problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Introducing: The Frost Tapes

Police brutality. Government corruption. A struggle for gender equality. The fight for a free press. You know how they say history repeats itself? Fifty years ago, legendary television host David Frost interviewed the most influential thinkers, politicians, activists, and cultural icons of their time. And most of those tapes have been lost for a generation....

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Rerun: The History of Cyber Monday

What is Black Friday, and how did it spawn Cyber Monday? From business trends to marketing schemes, we take a look at the history of holiday shopping online. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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TechStuff Classic: The Loons at Google

What is the Google Loon project? Jonathan and Lauren look at how some ultra-thin balloons could supply Wi-Fi to remote locations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Ubisoft Grows Up

After emerging from one potential hostile takeover, Ubisoft would find itself in another. And then in 2020, the company was rocked with scandal. In this episode, we learn what happened from 2011 to 2020 at the video game company. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Ubisoft from 2003 to 2011

Some global success stories propelled Ubisoft into the spotlight, where an even bigger fish began to take notice. We learn about a potential hostile takeover and how that affected the company's business for several years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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TechStuff Classic: The Oldest Computer

In this classic episode of TechStuff Jonathan Strickland and Joe McCormick explain what Antikythera Mechanism is, when it was built and what it does. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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The Origins of Ubisoft

Today, it's a huge video game company with multiple studios around the world. But Ubisoft's origin story starts with truly humble origins. Learn how five brothers went from working at a company that sold farming equipment to founding a video game powerhouse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Smart Talks with IBM: Why Business Needs Blockchain

It’s paramount for businesses in any sector to have visibility into their supply chain. In this episode of Smart Talks, Jonathan Strickland talks with Jason Kelley, General Manager of Blockchain at IBM, about what blockchain is, how it’s transforming global supply chains with respect to the pandemic, and the broader implications for these trusted transactions. ...

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TechStuff Grab Bag: The Update Edition

A lot has happened since my office went into lockdown. Enough that I need to update some stories I covered in previous episodes of TechStuff. From the new consoles to Quibi, here's a rundown on some updates. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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