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Jonathan and Chris have been following the iPad since it was little more than a rumor on the Internet — but now that the iPad [Read more]

Human beings are great at recognizing faces, but historically, computers haven’t had much luck replicating this ability. How can we teach computers to recognize faces? [Read more]

Since the internet allows users to access an enormous amount of data, it is theoretically possible for an individual to learn almost anything. Yet some [Read more]

According to recent rumors, Facebook may be secretly building a software platform for smartphones of the future. Could the rumors be true? In this episode, [Read more]

When new products emerge, early adopters are the first folks in line. They provide vital information to other customers, most of whom don’t want to [Read more]

If you own a personal computer dedicated to gaming, you know the habit can become surprisingly expensive. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris explore the [Read more]

Sonar uses sound to gauge the distance between objects. Although most people associate sonar with submarines, humans use sonar for a lot more than underwater [Read more]

When Richard Jordan Gatling invented the Gatling gun, he revolutionized wartime firepower. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the history of firepower and the [Read more]

In this episode, Chris and Jonathan travel to Dragon*Con and meet with Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont, the hosts of the Sword and Laser podcast. [Read more]

Would you believe that people used to make free calls by using a plastic whistle? In the days before the Internet, phone phreaks explored every [Read more]