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Touchscreens
Touchscreens feel like modern magic, but the tech has a surprisingly long history—starting with clunky pressure-based screens and evolving into the sleek, responsive glass we tap today. This episode traces how we got from early experiments to the multitouch world of smartphones, tablets, and cars that bury the volume control three menus deep.
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Bluetooth
Ever wonder how your earbuds just know to connect to your phone? That’s Bluetooth—an unflashy but essential tech with Viking roots, hopping radio frequencies, and a name that wasn’t supposed to stick. This episode unpacks how it works, where it came from, and why it quietly powers so much of your digital life.
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QR Codes
They’re on menus, packages, posters—even gravestones. But QR codes weren’t designed for marketing; they were born on the factory floor. This episode unpacks how a barcode upgrade from 1990s Japan became a modern-day shortcut for everything from payments to pandemic menus.
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Your fridge can message you, your lights can gossip with your thermostat, and your vacuum has a name. Welcome to the Internet of Things—where everyday objects get smart, talk to each other, and occasionally get stuck under the couch. This episode explores how it all works and what it means for our homes and habits.
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Introducing Nerd Adjacent
Hey there. I want to introduce you to a podcast that I’m creating, called Nerd Adjacent and I want to give you a little background about me. I have a couple decades of software product and usability design experience and I’m also a part-time voice actor. Weird, I know. But I’m a guy who can’t…