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The Ford Motor Company and the Model T transformed America and the world. From 1908 to 1927, Ford would produce and sell more than 15 million Model T automobiles. This is the story of the Model T, Henry Ford and the birth of modern manufacturing.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Why does Apple CEO think augmented reality will make conversations better? Did Amazon terminate two employees illegally because they criticized the company? And Google addresses an old issue that let Android apps know about all the other apps on an Android phone.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

After several delays, we expect to launch the James Webb Space Telescope later this year. Where is it going, what is it looking for, and how did it lead to Jonathan getting a tattoo?\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How has the Digital Age improved the centuries-old practice of fingerprinting? We explore the history of fingerprint tech and explain how modern scanners use optics, capacitance, heat and ultrasound to create prints that are harder than ever to hack.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Tech journalists hate April Fools. Twitter is banning some s claiming to be Amazon employees. Is Google collecting 20 times more data about you than Apple? And much more!\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What exactly is edge computing? Why is it important? We learn about edge computing, its relationship with cloud computing and the Internet of Things, and what we can expect in the future.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

As one of the nation’s largest wireless communication providers, over 120 million subscribers count on Verizon to stay connected, but we’re not just talking about phones. Today, Verizon and IBM are working together to better connect entire industries. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Srini Kalapala VP, Global Technology, Strategy and Network Cloud at Verizon and Steve Canepa, Global GM & Managing Director of IBM’s Communications Sector about how 5G, Edge Computing and AI will reshape the way work gets done.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Do companies really implement planned obsolescence to get you to buy more stuff? (Spoiler: yes). And do they really resist giving you the option to repair gadgets? (Spoiler: Also yes).\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Are ads on the Web a necessary annoyance? The creators of ad-blocking software don\'t think so. We dig into the history of browser extensions like AdBlock and explore the controversies around them.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With hybrid cloud and AI, businesses today can challenge the limits of how they put their data to work across the organization. In this episode of Smart Talks, Malcolm talks to Rob Thomas, SVP Cloud and Data Platform at IBM about what’s possible, and the steps businesses can take to access more of their data to help them make more informed decisions\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Non fungible tokens or NFTs have been in the news recently. What the heck are they and how do they work?\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A New York council member wants to ban police from owning weaponized robots. A San Francisco couple who co-founded a startup face multiple charges of fraud. And which app is the most invasive?\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

General Motors and the US automotive industry entered a golden age post World War II. But energy crises and changing markets would prove to be terrain so challenging even an SUV might stall out. We round out our series on General Motors.\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Google to TikTok to car companies, we look at stories that show how tech is tracking people in real time. How might that data be used for (or against) you? And is there anything we can do about it?\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

TechStuff listeners you are all familiar with IBM Smart Talks since the mini series was hosted by yours truly, Jonathan Stickland. Well you are now in for a treat because this once mini series has expanded to its on series hosted by Malcolm Gladwell.\r\n Malcolm as he interviews leaders of industry and discovers how IBM and its partners collaborate on projects that are designed to revolutionize the way we approach universal issues. \r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

After being kicked out of General Motors in 1910, William Durant co-founded Chevrolet. He came back to GM in 1916, but within four years was kicked out. Again. Find out why!\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Tinder is getting background checks, India is banning BitCoin and in Pennsylvania robots can roam the streets legally. All this and a story about shooting sperm and egg cells into space!\r\n \r\n Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

You wouldn't think a 2,000 year old machine would need an update, but it does! This classic episode features Joe McCormick and Jonathan talking about an ancient Greek computer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What is Internet Relay Chat? How does IRC work and what does it do? TechStuff looks at this legacy chat tech. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The news is all about lots of hacking. Gab got hacked (again). A security camera company got hacked. And everyone is spying on everyone else. Learn more in today's episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com