This Week in Tech
Tune in as Jeanne Destro discusses a new tech topic each week!
Thursday, 13 August 2020 12:37
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This Week, why President Trump is talking about banning the social media app TikTok, how that relates to national security, and what that might mean for all of us-- even if we don't use that particular app. This week's program features a report from CNET Editor At Large, Ian Sherr, and a conversation with Paul…
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Friday, 07 August 2020 10:25
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This week, Deepfakes, artificial intelligence, a special kind of air filter we can use against COVID-19, and 3-D printed KFC chicken-- in Russia! Our special guest this week, is author Vikram Mansharmani, talking about his new book, “Think for yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence”.…
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Friday, 31 July 2020 12:48
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Virus protection technology, new car models, and proof the government is tracking UFO’s! Our featured guest this week, is University of Akron Polymer Science doctoral student, Anvay Patil. He's part of a research project on a revolutionary new kind of dye that could be used for everything from counterfeit-proof money, to…
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Friday, 24 July 2020 07:13
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This week, how increased screen time and online classes affect children's mental health, Russian hackers trying to steal Coronavirus vaccine information, an inside job Twitter hack, and privacy issues involving Presidential campaign apps. Our featured guest is Akron Children’s Hospital psychologist, Dr. Geoffery Putt, who talks to us about…
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Friday, 17 July 2020 06:50
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This week, it's all about renewable energy, recycling, clean air, and new technology that's going to make that all possible. Our featured guest is Dr. Ica Manas-Zloczower who is a Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy, at Case Western Reserve University, talking about new techology that enables hard plastic things--like…
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Friday, 10 July 2020 08:30
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This week, more interesting new technology to help protect against COVID-19, both here in the US, and in Russia, where Vladimir Putin is going to extremes to make sure he doesn’t catch it. Also, protests against police brutality are not just happening out on the streets. Now, big tech and social…
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Thursday, 02 July 2020 08:59
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This week, how a stock trading app may have helped end a young man’s life, how to get refunds for pandemic-related canceled reservations, and a new invention that can both keep you safer from COVID-19, and vastly reduce the number of potty breaks on your next road trip! Featured guests…
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Friday, 26 June 2020 08:04
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This week, more news about technology designed to help keep us safe from COVID-19, the first video game ever approved for kids with ADHD, big changes ahead for Apple, and a major Cyber attack in Australia. Featured guests include Kent State University Architechture Professor, Dr. Adil Sharag-Eldon, on modifying HVAC…
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Friday, 19 June 2020 07:44
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Police surveillance and protests, AI-powered dash cams, and a new study that suggests we may not be alone in the universe. This week's featured guests include University of Akron Criminal Justice studies professor, Dr. David Licate, and Luke Stedke from DriveOhio. We've also got some great reports from CBS and CNET…
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Friday, 12 June 2020 09:02
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This week, it's all about aerospace and aviation technology. Our featured guest is Dr. Chris Daniels from the University of Akron, who explains how they created a new seal that allowed the SpaceX Endeavor Capsule to safely dock with the International Space Station. In addition, Geoff Colvin from Fortune Magazine…
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Friday, 05 June 2020 12:18
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Google making changes to provide more accurate health information, hot new cars that kill COVID-19, and robots that deliver donuts! This week's guest is Dr. David Feinberg, who is the Vice President of Google Health. Please note: This program is available as a podcast on Apple, Android, Spotify, and Sticher.…
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