Are random number generators possible?
Many random number generators you'll find online don't produce truly random values. Jonathan and Chris explain the difference between true random number generators and pseudo-random number generators ...
14 Kesä 201029min
What is Usenet?
Usenet is a global, online discussion system that predates the World Wide Web and is still around today. Jonathan and Chris discuss the system in detail, from its origins to its current status, in thi...
9 Kesä 201030min
What were online service providers?
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss online service providers, which were popular content providers before the World Wide Web took over. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
7 Kesä 201027min
What is IRC?
In this listener-inspired episode, Jonathan and Chris chat about Internet Relay Chat (IRC), a chat protocol that predates the World Wide Web. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
2 Kesä 201028min
Pandora Radio and the Music Genome Project
Pandora is an Internet radio service that provides personalized musical content, based on input from users and a unique analysis system called the Music Genome Project. Jonathan and Chris explain how ...
31 Touko 201025min
200 Years in Tech
In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ambitious topic: The most important technological innovations and inventions of the last 200 years, from steam-powered locomotives to th...
26 Touko 201035min
Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer?
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
24 Touko 201030min
How Plasma Torches Work
Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, the fourth state of matter, for various purposes, from cutting metal to waste disposal. Learn more about plasma cutters and plasma waste conv...
19 Touko 201031min
