Best Microchip Technology Podcasts (2026)

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The Man Behind the World’s Most Coveted Microchip 52:35

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Jensen Huang is something of an enigma. The NVIDIA CEO doesn’t have social media and, until recently, rarely gave interviews. Yet he may be the most important person in AI. Under his leadership, NVIDIA has become a goliath. Somewhere between 80 and 90 per cent of AI tools run on NVIDIA hardware, making it the world’s most valuable company. But unli…

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Wikipedia Won Our Trust. Can We Use That Model Everywhere? 44:10

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It was an idea that defied logic: an online encyclopedia that anyone could edit. You didn’t need to have a PhD or even use your real name – you just needed an internet connection. Against all odds, it worked. Today, billions of people use Wikipedia every month, and studies show it’s about as accurate as a traditional encyclopedia. But how? How did …

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Microchip Is... Secure FPGAs 19:42

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Interview With Tim Morin, Technical Fellow at Microchip Technology Inc. Tim Morin, technical fellow at Microchip, discusses the growing importance of security in FPGA design. Tim shares how the rise of the Internet and the Internet of Things (IoT) has made security a universal concern, extending far beyond defense applications. He emphasizes the ne…

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#11 - The Graphene Shift: New Factory, New Chips, and Why Light Matters 16:10

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What if the next revolution in computing doesn’t come from silicon at all? In this episode, I'll dive into: Why graphene unlocks extreme speed and efficiency How graphene–based chips works Why computing with light beats electrons And why this could completely change how we build AI data centers. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for …

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Microchip Is... RF Amplifiers 29:03

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Interview With Baljit Chandhoke, Product Marketing Manager at Microchip Technology Inc. Baljit Chandhoke, product marketing manager at Microchip, joins the Microchip Is… podcast to discuss the vital role of RF amplifiers across a wide range of applications - from satellite communications and 5G to aerospace and defense systems. Baljit explores adva…

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Could an Alternative AI Save Us From a Bubble? 53:29

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Over the last couple of years, massive AI investment has largely kept the stock market afloat. Case in point: the so-called Magnificent 7 – tech companies like NVIDIA, Meta, and Microsoft – now account for more than a third of the S&P 500’s value. (Which means they likely represent a significant share of your investment portfolio or pension fund, t…

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#10 – Inside the New $50B Chip Factory in Texas. What It Really Takes to Build One 32:58

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In this episode we’ll go step by step through what it really takes to build the most advanced chip factory on Earth. And to compete with TSMC. Today we’ll cover: why even billions of dollars can’t guarantee success; why a pivot from 4 nm to 2 nm nearly turned the build into chaos: and the key takeaways from this story. Remember to subscribe to the …

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Microchip Is... IGBT 23:33

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Interview With Amit Gole, Product Marketing Manager at Microchip Technology Inc. Amit Gole, product marketing manager for Power Modules at Microchip, joins the podcast to discuss the role of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) power modules - essential components in contemporary power electronics. With over 25 years of experience in the semico…

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#9 - New Colossus 2: The World's Largest AI Datacenter Explained 27:14

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In this episode, we dive into xAI’s new Colossus 2, a gigafactory built to power the next generation of artificial intelligence: How xAI is building a million-GPU supercomputer from scratch Why AI companies are turning into energy companies What this means for the future of computing and geopolitics Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks …

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Microchip Is... USB 21:41

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Interview With David Sroka, USB Product and Strategic Manager at Microchip Technology Inc. Dave Sroka, USB Product and Strategic Manager at Microchip Technology, draws on over 25 years of USB experience to discuss the company’s extensive USB portfolio and its impact across industries. He highlights Microchip’s long-standing role in the USB market, …

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Can AI Lead Us to the Good Life? 51:05

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In Rutger Bregman’s first book, Utopia for Realists, the historian describes a rosy vision of the future – one with 15-hour work weeks, universal basic income and massive wealth redistribution. It’s a vision that, in the age of artificial intelligence, now seems increasingly possible. But utopia is far from guaranteed. Many experts predict that AI …

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#8 – This New AI Chip Computes With Probabilities 24:41

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In this episode, we explore stochastic computing, where chaos replaces logic. We deep dive into: How stochastic computing works Modern startups turning noise and physics into computation What this means for the future of AI hardware Remember to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech Linke…

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Microchip Is... Trade-Offs Between Traditional and New Space 32:58

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Interview With David Bail, Director of Oscillator Products at Microchip Technology Inc. David Bail, Director of Oscillator Products at Microchip Technology, discusses the role of microchip timing in space and the significant changes occurring in the space market. David explains how the space industry has evolved over the past couple of decades, shi…

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Microchip Is... Power Packaging 18:39

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Interview With Nitesh Satheesh, Senior Technical Staff Engineer at Microchip Technology Inc. Nitesh Satheesh, Senior Technical Staff Engineer at Microchip Technology, explores the role of power packaging in shaping the design and performance of power modules used across industries, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial systems. Nitesh hig…

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How to Survive the “Broligarchy” 49:36

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At Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this year, the returning president made a striking break from tradition. The seats closest to the president – typically reserved for family – went instead to the most powerful tech CEOs in the world: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai. Between them, these men run some of the most profitab…

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Microchip Is... Rugged Outdoor Touchscreens 22:57

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Interview With Vivek Tyagi, Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Touch ICS at Microchip Technology Inc. Vivek Tyagi, Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Touch ICS at Microchip joins the podcast to discuss the intricacies of rugged outdoor touchscreens. Vivek provides insights into the challenges faced when designing touchscreens for outdoo…

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Microchip Is... Battery Management Systems 29:05

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Interview With Iman Chalabi, Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Microchip Technology Inc. Iman Chalabi, Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Microchip Technology, joins the podcast to discuss the role of battery management systems (BMS) in modern battery-powered devices. Iman explains how a BMS monitors critical parameters, such as voltage, curre…

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AI Music is Everywhere. Is it Legal? 1:02:33

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AI art is everywhere now. According to the music streaming platform Deezer, 18 per cent of the songs being uploaded to the site are AI-generated. Some of this stuff is genuinely cool and original – the kind of work that makes you rethink what art is, or what it could become. But there are also songs that sound like Drake, cartoons that look like Th…

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#7 – Inside Xanadu’s New Photonic Quantum Computer 15:23

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In this episode, we dive into the new photonic quantum computer. We discuss: Why use light for quantum computing? How Xanadu’s quantum computer works The challenges of optical loss and scaling quantum data centers What this breakthrough means for AI and beyond Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast — and thanks for listening! Youtube https://www.…

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Microchip is… Reliable GNSS 19:39

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Interview With Evan Alexander, Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Microchip Technology Inc. In this episode of the Microchip Is... podcast, we speak with Evan Alexander, Senior Product Marketing Engineer at Microchip, about the critical role of timing in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and how Microchip is addressing the challenges of …

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Geoffrey Hinton vs. The End of the World 1:09:11

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By Geoffrey Hinton

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#6 - Ternary Computing Explained 14:36

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What if binary was just a historical accident? In this episode, we dive into the forgotten Soviet experiment with ternary computing, and why Huawei’s new patent could bring it back: How the USSR built the world’s first ternary computer, Setun Why binary won the global race and why it might not be enough anymore How new materials could finally make …

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#5 - Inside America’s New Silicon Fortress: TSMC Fab 21 27:14

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In this episode, we cover the challenges of building TSMC’s Fab 21 in Arizona - one of the most ambitious semiconductor projects ever attempted. We dive into: Why water, acid, and gases are the fragile lifelines of any fab How cleanrooms fight back against the Arizona desert The global supply chains hidden inside an “American” fab Remember to subsc…

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AI is Upending Higher Education. Is That a Bad Thing? 50:10

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Just two months after ChatGPT was launched in 2022, a survey found that 90 per cent of college students were already using it. I’d be shocked if that number wasn’t closer to 100 per cent by now. Students aren’t just using artificial intelligence to write their essays. They’re using it to generate ideas, conduct research, and summarize their reading…

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#4 - Protoclone: First Functional Human Clone with Dhanush Radhakrishna 29:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Dhanush Radhakrishna, co-founder and CEO of Clone Robotics, for a deep dive into the android they’re building. Protoclone is the world’s first android powered by artificial muscles, bones, blood vessels, and even a beating heart — a bold step toward creating a functional human clone. Remember to subscribe to the po…

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#3 - Update on Brain-Like Microchips: Can Silicon Think Like Us? 15:27

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In this episode, we cover the latest developments in neuromorphic computing, including Innatera’s new Pulsar chip. We dive into: How brain-inspired chips actually work The trade-offs and limitations of this approach Key applications Remember to subscribe to the podcast — and thanks for listening. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AnastasiInTech Link…

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#2 - Japan’s Secret Plan to Win Semiconductors 18:07

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Japan once ruled the chip world — now they want it back. In this episode, we break down Japan’s $67B bet to rebuild its semiconductor industry from scratch: Their bold bet on a company called Rapidus Their new 2nm CPUs Why Japan is experimenting with synthetic diamonds to replace silicon What this means for the future of global tech Hit follow to s…

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#1 – Next-Gen Computing: Spintronics Explained 13:44

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From smartphones to supercomputers — for decades, the world has been running on electronics. But what if there’s more? In this episode, we dive into Spintronics and break down how it works. Eventually, spintronics could: Cut energy use and reduce heat in chips Accelerate AI, edge, and even quantum computing Unlock new paradigms like in-memory, chao…

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Episode 026 - Biomimicry and the next evolution of AI from the Edge to Data Centers 35:10

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Episode 025 - Microchip Technology Powers Sustainability; part 2-of-2 28:10

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“Every mammal on this planet, instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment. But you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply- and multiply until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area.” – The Matrix Hugo Weaving’s Mr. Smith lectures Lawrence Fishburne…

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Episode 025 - Microchip Technology Powers Sustainability; part 1-of-2 24:32

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“Every mammal on this planet, instinctively develops a natural equilibrium with the surrounding environment. But you humans do not. You move to an area and you multiply- and multiply until every natural resource is consumed. The only way you can survive is to spread to another area.” – The Matrix Hugo Weaving’s Mr. Smith lectures Lawrence Fishburne…

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Microchip is… Industrial Ethernet 16:48

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Interview With Matthias Karcher, Associate Director of Marketing for Wired Networking at Microchip Technology Inc. In this podcast, we speak to Matthias Karcher, associate director of marketing for wired networking at Microchip, about how Microchip is working on the development and deployment of industrial Ethernet solutions. As industries continue…

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Microchip is… Storage 20:27

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Interview With Bill Rollender, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Microchip Technology Inc. In this podcast, we speak to Bill Rollender, senior manager of product marketing at Microchip, about the changing demands of data center storage. From RAID controllers to SSDs and CXL memory controllers, Bill shares how Microchip is driving innovation an…

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Episode 024 - Microcontrollers, Makers, and the DIY Movement; Part 2-of-2 21:07

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Arduino. Founded in Italy twenty years ago by a group of visionary educators and engineers, Arduino was born out of a desire to democratize electronics and make it accessible to everyone. Named after a bar in Ivrea, the platform started with hand-assembled circuit boards for students at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII). The founders—Ma…

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Microchip is… Memory 24:44

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Interview With Barry Blixt, Director of Memory Marketing & Applications at Microchip Technology Inc. In this podcast, we speak to Barry Blixt, director of memory marketing and applications at Microchip, about how his team handles Microchip’s standalone memory products from design and development to manufacturing. The electronic systems we use today…

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Episode 024 - Microcontrollers, Makers, and the DIY Movement; Part 1-of-2 27:05

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Arduino. Founded in Italy twenty years ago by a group of visionary educators and engineers, Arduino was born out of a desire to democratize electronics and make it accessible to everyone. Named after a bar in Ivrea, the platform started with hand-assembled circuit boards for students at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII). The founders—Ma…

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Microchip is… Powering Data Centers 19:32

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Interview With Kevin Speer, Technology Director – SiC Power Solutions at Microchip Technology Inc. In this podcast, we speak to Kevin Speer, technology director of SiC power solutions at Microchip, who discusses Microchip’s Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions to support data centers through Smart Energy and how they are making delivering power to the s…

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Microchip is… Edge Intelligence 20:30

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Interview With Shakeel Peera, Vice President FPGA Business Unit – Marketing, Strategy, Customer Applications at Microchip Technology Inc. In this podcast, we speak to Shakeel Peera, vice president of Microchip’s FPGA business unit, about Edge AI applications and how customers are using Microchip’s products and solutions to apply intelligence at the…

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Episode 023 - FIRST Robotics and Generational Influences in Engineering; part 2-of-2 26:40

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The relationship between generations often shapes the trajectory of careers, with parents serving as role models, mentors, and sources of inspiration for their sons and daughters. Whether through direct guidance, inherited talent, or the values instilled during upbringing, the influence of one generation on the next can lead to extraordinary achiev…

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Episode 023 - FIRST Robotics and Generational Influences in Engineering; part 1-of-2 26:41

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The relationship between generations often shapes the trajectory of careers, with parents serving as role models, mentors, and sources of inspiration for their sons and daughters. Whether through direct guidance, inherited talent, or the values instilled during upbringing, the influence of one generation on the next can lead to extraordinary achiev…

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Jim Balsillie: ‘Canada’s Problem Isn’t Trump. Canada’s Problem Is Canada’ 1:09:02

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In the chaotic early months of his second term, Donald Trump has attacked the Canadian economy and mused about turning Canada into the “51st state.” Now, after decades of close allyship with the U.S., our relationship with America has suddenly become fraught. Which means that Canadians are now starting to ask what a more sovereign Canada might look…

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Episode 022 - Space Power and the Greatest Selfie Ever Taken 37:18

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You’ve probably seen the photo. "Earthrise" is one of the most significant photographs in the history of human civilization, and certainly the most iconic in space exploration. Taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon, on December 24, 1968, this photograph captured the imagination of …

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The Changing Face of Election Interference 38:56

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We’re a few weeks into a federal election that is currently too close to call. And while most Canadians are wondering who our next Prime Minister will be, my guests today are preoccupied with a different question: will this election be free and fair? In her recent report on foreign interference, Justice Marie-Josée Hogue wrote that “information man…

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How Do You Report the News in a Post-Truth World? 37:03

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If you’re having a conversation about the state of journalism, it’s bound to get a little depressing. Since 2008, more than 250 local news outlets have closed down in Canada. The U.S. has lost a third of the newspapers they had in 2005. But this is about more than a failing business model. Only 31 percent of Americans say they trust the media. In C…

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Episode 021 - Greenwashing, Last Mile Power and Power-over-Ethernet 39:21

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The term "greenwashing" was coined back in 1983 by environmentalist Jay Westerfeld while surfing in Fiji. He later published an essay in 1986 titled "It All Comes Out in the Greenwash," highlighting how companies were making misleading claims about their environmental practices. Fast forward to today, greenwashing has become a sophisticated art for…

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A Chinese Company Upended OpenAI. We May Be Looking at the Story All Wrong. 40:03

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When the American company OpenAI released ChatGPT, it was the first time that a lot of people had ever interacted with Generative AI. ChatGPT has become so popular that, for many, it’s now synonymous with artificial intelligence. But that may be changing. Earlier this year a Chinese startup called DeepSeek launched its own AI chatbot, sending shock…

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Episode 020 - Silicon Carbide and it’s positive impact on efficiency of heat pumps 19:09

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Imagine living in complete comfort - a home that's perfectly warm in winter and delightfully cool in summer, all while your energy bills shrink and your carbon footprint fades. This isn't just a dream; it's what every homeowner and business owner wants: A solution that aligns personal comfort with planetary wellbeing, while keeping more money in th…

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Big Tech Hijacked Our Attention. Chris Hayes Wants To Win It Back. 30:19

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Do I have your attention right now? I’m guessing probably not. Or, at least, not all of it. In all likelihood, you’re listening to this on your morning commute, or while you wash the dishes or check your e-mail. We are living in a world of perpetual distraction. There are more things to read, watch and listen to than ever before – but our brains, i…

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#5: Brook Lee (Miss Universe 1997): WIN Lessons from Beauty Pageants, Identity, Aging, Technology and More 1:08:39

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Jimmy Nguyen catches up with his long-time friend and favorite every beauty pageant title holder - Brook Mahealani Lee, Miss Universe 1997 (and originally Miss USA 1997) from Hawaii. It can surprise many people that beauty queens - such as an intelligent powerhouse like Brook - have such deep insights on how to WIN in life and career. Brook is the …

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New Spyware Has Made Your Phone Less Secure Than You Might Think 36:19

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It’s become pretty easy to spot phishing scams: UPS orders you never made, banking alerts from companies you don’t bank with, phone calls from unfamiliar area codes. But over the past decade, these scams – and the technology behind them – have become more sophisticated, invasive and sinister, largely due to the rise of something called ‘mercenary s…