Out of Commission

We take a look at the security implications of the Google and Apple's joint contact tracing system. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta and Joe Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bezos steps back into the captain's seat at Amazon as the company faces renewed scrutiny from government regulators. Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an apparent dichotomy games sales have trended upwards while game production has stalled. What's the behind the stats and what does it tells us about COVID-19's impact on video game production? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson and Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

eRacing has seen sizable growth after live motorsports events were cancelled due to COVID-19. How has NASCAR fared in this new digital realm and how have its drivers reacted? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter and Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is technology blunting our children's social skills? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan and Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Telecommuting is often touted as the solution to quarantined-at-home workers. But are the realities of telecommuting and is it really the panacea for populations who practice social distancing? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twitter is a bastion of trolling, bots and quotable comments. But recently oncologists have reported it has been a valuable source of oncology related information and data. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As another week of COVID-19 quarantining passes, people are looking for a way to escape their situation with the help of virtual on-line experiences and VR. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Patrick Norton is on to talk about free streaming options and his own streaming setup as he crisscrosses the country. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton Link to Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759 SimilarWeb reported that YouTube website traffic was up 15% as people tuned in during COVID-19 lockdowns. But that doesn't mean that creators are seeing a similar increase in revenue. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Lamarr Wilson and Joe. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've received requests asking if we could post an excerpt of GDI 3755 post-show discussion with Dr. Kiki on how COVID-19 mutates and infects people. So here it is for everyone to access.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dinosaur bones are the stuff of imaginations, movies and epic museum displays. But how has technology changed the way we dig up fossils and more importantly they way we study them?  Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Riley Black. Link to the Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Microscopes are a common fixture in labs the world over. But what makes modern microscopy tools different from the ones everyone used in HS biology? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Ariel Waldman. Link to the Show Notes.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The days of Indiana Jones in archaeology is over. Now its all about drones, LIDAR, and DNA sequencing. Found out how tech innovations are changing the way we do archaeology. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to Show Notes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Kirsten Sanford from This Week In Science is here to answer your technology related questions about COVID-19 Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Kiki Sanford, Patrick Beja, Joe. Link to Show Notes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.