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Tangible Tech
Hosted by Steve Sande · EN
Tangible Tech brings you informative and entertaining stories about the world of technology, all from the viewpoint of a 40-year tech industry veteran - Apple World Today's Steve Sande.
Whether it's the latest tech gadgets, space, robotics, drones, healthcare, home automation, or whatever else you can think of, Steve and his guests bring you the details in a way everyone can understand.
Note: the last 100 episodes of the AWT News Update are included in our podcast feed.
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Tangible Tech Episode 11: Where's My Self-Driving Car?
Mar 11, 201900:12:14Tap to summarizeIt's been a while since the last episode of Tangible Tech, and we have a good one for you. A lot of us are fascinated by the idea of self-driving cars, and in this episode your host Steve Sande looks into the present and future of this technology. Steve's crystal ball is pointing towards the late 2020s before we see a lot of self-driving cars on the roads around the world, but in this podcast we look at the 5 levels of automation and what they entail...and what it's going to take to get to Level 5. Thanks for listening to Tangible Tech, and we'd like to ask you to share this episode with friends. Remember to visit the Tangible Tech website and see what else is new in the world of technology and science.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 10: Shedding some light on the subject
Dec 3, 201800:09:29Tap to summarizeWhat do you see every night but probably don’t think about all that much? Streetlights! In this episode of Tangible Tech, podcaster Steve Sande takes listeners on a journey in time and technology talking about the changes in street lighting tech over the past fifty years or so.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 9: Dabbling with Virtual Reality
Nov 15, 201800:11:06Tap to summarizeWe have a real world, but some people — including your podcast host — like the virtual world as well. In this episode of Tangible Tech, Steve talks about his experiences with VR and some new tools that are inexpensive enough for almost anyone to get into creating and viewing VR content. Items discussed in this episode include the Insta360 One and One X VR cameras, the GoPro Fusion, the Ricoh Theta, and the Oculus Go VR headset.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 8: The Trouble With Robots
Oct 29, 201800:20:22Tap to summarizePodcast host Steve Sande has finally had enough of home cleaning robots that are just plain dumb. In this episode, Steve describes some of the odd experiences he's had with robot vacuums and mops, talks about troubles with a new window-cleaning robot, and tells you why he'll never get a robot lawnmower. If you enjoy this episode, please let us know by considering donating to the upkeep of the podcast and its companion website at https://tangibletech.net . THANKS!
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 7: Drones 101, or “How do those things stay in the air?”
Oct 13, 201800:17:47Tap to summarizeTangible Tech podcaster Steve Sande is not only a science and tech guy, but he's a licensed drone pilot. When he's out flying, one of the common questions he gets from bystanders is "How the (#&$ do those things fly without having wings, a rudder, and that other stuff you see on airplanes?" In this episode of the Tangible Tech podcast, Steve explains how quadcopters (those drones you see just about everywhere) are able not only to take off and land, but do some pretty amazing maneuvers as well. Don't worry; you won't need a degree in aerospace engineering to understand what Steve's saying, just an imagination and your hand... You'll understand what I'm saying once you listen to the podcast. 😀 If you like the Tangible Tech podcast, won't you consider supporting it by becoming a subscriber? Be sure to get your fill of fascinating science and tech news by visiting the website at https://tangibletech.net.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 6: The New Space Race
Aug 11, 201800:16:49Tap to summarizeIt's been just over 49 years since the United States landed men on the Moon for the first time and ended the first space race. Now we're in a new space race that promises to make humanity a spacefaring species. In this episode of Tangible Tech, host Steve Sande outlines the differences between "then and now", then details the spacecraft and launch vehicles that are either flying or in development to make this space race the one to make space accessible to almost everyone. Be sure to visit the Tangible Tech website at tangibletech.net for an endless feed of fun, educational, and fascinating stories about science and technology.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 5: Google Fines, VR, Intel and a Site
Jul 20, 201800:10:03Tap to summarizeHola! Episode 5 of the Tangible Tech podcast is here, and I have some exciting news for you...but first, let me tell you what the stories are about today. First, we talk about Google getting whacked with a $5.1 billion antitrust fine by the EU, including the effect it may have on Android phones. Next, virtual reality may finally have a chance to shine. Steve talks about Oculus Go, the new $199 standalone VR headset that could open the doors to using VR for a lot more than just gaming. Intel celebrated its 50th anniversary by flying 2,018 of its Shooting Star drones in formation, and it's spectacular. Finally, Tangible Tech is about to be more than just a podcast. In the next week we'll take the wraps off of a new, fast-loading and ad-free website. Like Tangible Tech? Leave us feedback and share with friends!
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 4: Getting Down to Brass Tacks
Jul 9, 201800:17:57Tap to summarizeToday's episode of Tangible Tech mixes a bit of news with a seasoning of history, and also sets us up for a future episode on a topic that listeners -- and podcasters -- are trying to get their minds around. To begin, we start off with a request for all of you in the Tangible Tech audience to share the podcast with at least one friend...hopefully more! That follows with an odd etymological detour that leads into our first story. Would you believe that model rockets are now getting the same thrust vectoring technology that's used in the "real" rocket business? Steve talks about Barnard Propulsion Systems' new Signal Alpha flight computer. Model rocketry was big in the early 70s, and Steve provides you with a history lesson about a company that made electronic accessories for these little rockets and took a detour into jump-starting personal computers. The latest with drones? How about finding and fixing potholes in roads?! We take a message from a listener...
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 3: Shark Fins!
Jun 28, 201800:10:20Tap to summarizeShark fins are everywhere around you, even if you're nowhere near an ocean. We're not talking about the type that are attached to our favorite apex predators; nope, Episode 3 of Tangible Tech is about those "shark fin" antennas that are on most modern cars. Host Steve Sande of Apple World Today (https://appleworld.today) wondered about where the old traditional telescoping car aerial antenna went, did some research, and used Tangible Tech to bring you the final word on shark fin antennas. Be sure to use this podcast as a way to amuse, inform, and befuddle your friends over the 4th of July weekend. Tangible Tech is now available on 10 (count 'em!) of the most popular podcast networks, so share the podcast with your friends.
Transcribe →Tangible Tech Episode 2
Jun 25, 201800:19:48Tap to summarizeSteve provides a roundup of some fascinating tech news for the week - hunting land mines with drones; a massive, planet wide dust storm on Mars is slowing down work for some of our robotic workers out there; researchers have come up with a lightweight sheet that can hide humans and equipment from sight in the infrared spectrum; and police aren’t going to be happy with the Supreme Court decision last week that keeps them from tracking cell phones without a warrant. If you like Tangible Tech, please “favorite” us or “applaud” this episode. And be sure to visit our home at Apple World Today (https://appleworld.today).
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