Showing results for "Tech" in History

From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain comes an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might. For generations of Americans, our country has been the world's dominant military power. How the US military fights, and the systems and weapons...

Early True Believers: The Untold Story of Silicon Alley is a 1990s saga of ambition and innovation set in Manhattan’s Silicon Alley, a swath of downtown that served as New York City’s nerve center of tech entrepreneurship. The series features the stories of a forgotten cohort of early internet visionaries, countercultural social networks, the digital gold rush, and the lavish events that came with it, including one held in an underground Tribeca bunker that abruptly ended in a police raid—a harbinger of the upheaval to come.

Tom Standage's fleet-footed and surprising global histories have delighted fans and sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Now, he returns with a provocative account of an overlooked form of technology - personal transportation - and explores how it has shaped societies and cultures over millennia. Beginning around 3,500 BCE with the wheel - a device that didn't catch on until a couple thousand years after its invention - Standage zips through the eras of horsepower, trains, and bicycles, revealing how each successive mode of transit embedded itself in the world we live in.

From drones to satellites, missile defense systems to cyber warfare, Israel is leading the world when it comes to new technology being deployed on the modern battlefield. The Weapon Wizards shows how this tiny nation of 8,000,000 learned to adapt to the changes in warfare and in the defense industry and become the new prototype of a 21st century superpower, not in size, but rather in innovation and efficiency - and as a result of its long war experience.

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year The "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein) The most urgent story in modern tech begins...

Welcome to Corporate Files Lab | Briefings on AI, Business, and GeopoliticsCorporate Files Lab is an independent investigative channel dedicated to deconstructing the forces shaping the global landscape. We go beyond the headlines to perform clinical autopsies on failed corporate empires, map the hidden shifts in global geopolitics, and analyze the high-stakes evolution of Artificial Intelligence.From the "Silicon Wars" in Taiwan to the internal mechanics of a billion-dollar bankruptcy, we follow the trail of power and money where others see only noise.What to expect: 1) Corporate Autopsies: ...

The full story of an industry, a city, and two men—one who got everything he ever wanted, one who never got what he thought he deserved—and what happened the night it all came apart.

"Scam Cities, lungo i confini del Sudest asiatico", è il podcast in due puntate prodotto da un team di giornalisti che per tre anni hanno seguito l’evoluzione delle “città delle truffa”, hub della modernità criminale in Asia sudorientale sviluppatisi sulle frontiere che collegano Myanmar, Laos, Cambogia e Thailandia. Dove un esercito di cyber schiavi lavora per le mafie locali truffando via Internet e con l’Intelligenza artificiale vittime asiatiche, americane ed europee che cascano nel miraggio dei soldi facili con investimenti fasulli in criptovalute. Un fenomeno in continua ...

Welcome to Tech Threads, where we embark on a rollicking journey through the world of science, technology, gadgets, future tech etc. - no tech degree required! Buckle up for lively conversations, mind-bending anecdotes, and aha moments that'll challenge your perception of science and technology. But fear not! We're here to make even the most complex concepts byte-sized and easily digestible for everyone.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or simply looking to stay ahead in the tech game, Tech Threads gives you a front-row seat to the past and the future of tech. So grab your ...

Bold conversations with women in STEM who defy expectations, break barriers, and challenge the tech industry's status quo.

A weekly podcast that welcomes you to explore technology with an insightful interview every two weeks and topic-deep dives every other two weeks. If you're interested in deep and creative technology and conversations with some of its most interesting practioners, this is the show for you. Come in and get yourself comfortable. Show notes can be found at - chrischinchilla.com/podcast Formerly known as "Chinchilla Squeaks"

Want to relive technology from your past? Toys, gadgets, video game consoles and more: if it existed from 1960 to 2005, then Tech Nostalgia will discuss it. Come take a journey with us to bring back those memories you created back in the day.

Living Through Tech, is a podcast where we share stories from people in tech. We'll cover topics such as technical skills, soft skills, and everything in between.

Dead Tech takes you on a journey through the world of obsolete and failed innovations that once promised to change the future. From Betamax to Google Glass, we uncover the stories behind these lost technologies and explore why they never reached their full potential. Join us for a deep dive into the tech graveyard and discover what went wrong with some of the most ambitious innovations of the past.

10 min pod covering concepts, companies, and questions in tech. We hope it inspires you to go build something cool. Innovation, it's in our nature. || instagram - @techbytes.pod --> seriously. MESSAGE US!!! || email - techbytes@goodears.io --> Get connected if you want to advertise with us (first season is for free) || www.manscaped.com --> TB20 for 20% + free shipping on every order || www.copycodes.io --> sign up for $5.50/mo. to get all your favorite podcast discount codes, including this one right here :)

Le podcast OMG, décodons les biotech relate des enquêtes sur des biotechnologies encore méconnues. Ces dernières concernent aujourd'hui bien plus que les plantes génétiquement modifiées qui ont défrayé la chronique dans les années 1990-2000. Il s'agit désormais de modifier le vivant, pour remplacer celui que nous détruisons, ou pour en fabriquer un qui se voudrait « meilleur », plus « performant », plus « résilient ». Pour comprendre ces problématiques a priori complexes, nous avons rencontré des scientifiques, des responsables d’associations, des paysannes et des ...

Welcome to : Tech Titans: Inside the Minds of Silicon Valley's Innovators Silicon Valley, a region in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a place of myth and legend in the world of technology and innovation. It's not just a geographic location; it's a state of mind, a symbol of progress, and a hub of unprecedented transformation. Silicon Valley has given birth to some of the most iconic companies and groundbreaking technologies the world has ever seen. It's a place where innovation is the lifeblood, where startups are born and mature into global giants, and where the future is ...

A podcast that traces the evolution of technology, from its earliest origins to the latest innovations.Each episode could focus on a specific era or product, exploring:Historical Context: The social, economic, and cultural factors that influenced technological development.Key Figures: The individuals who played pivotal roles in technological advancements.Challenges and Triumphs: The obstacles faced and the breakthroughs achieved.Impact on Society: How technology has shaped our lives, from communication to transportation to entertainment.Don't forget to subscribe our YT channel - https://...

Rethinking tomorrow. We focus on technology, innovation, society, AI, science, engineering, the economy & issues facing people & the planet. Leading thinkers, organizations & environmentalists discuss technology, creativity & pathways for a more sustainable future. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating ...

The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...