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TMWAT #13 It goes in both ways, how we got to USB C
This episode we discuss the mess that is the USB standard and the problems it still faces.Going deeper:*What does USB stand for?USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, universal being the aim of the interface covering all devices, s...
TMWAT #12 What about Wi-Fi?
This week we discuss a question sent in by a listener: "With all the wireless devices in the home, why don't we see more interference issues? I just added 4 wifi-enabled light bulbs to my home, ... And how much can a wifi router handle ...
TMWAT #11 How a doorbell helps fight crime
In this episode, Lachlan and Saskia discuss the company Ring. Its origin and the following acquisition by Amazon and its eventual turn to crime detection.
TMWAT #10 Facebook's own currency?
We discuss where currency comes from, what it even means in modern society and why Libra might not be the greatest new thing.
TMWAT #9 What's up with Chinese credit scores?
This week we discuss the social credit system in China, the actions the Chinese government is taking in terms of tourism and what happened with Zoom in terms of a software vulnerability.
TMWAT #8 How to break the internet
Saskia asks the question of how you could break the internet and Lachlan tries to explain 3 ways to do it. Dive a little deeper:Ars Technica: "How The Internet Works"
TMWAT #7 Where are all the robots?
The Roomba has a new mop buddy and we are going back to the moon in 2024. But where are all the robots?
TMWAT #6 Is this the end of Huawei?
In this episode we discuss the recent Huawei ban in America and the implications this has on Huawei as a mobile phone provider. The article in question: