Technology Connections

Season 2025

Explores numerous aspects of technological history, from how things work to the way they developed, covering a wide range of tech - one moment delving into analog television's electron guns, the next exposing your modern toaster's flaws.

Where to Watch Technology Connections • Season 2025

16 Episodes

  • The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they're actually dangerous
    E1
    The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they're actually dangerousIt's best to know what you actually need to be worried about.
  • Algorithms are breaking how we think
    E2
    Algorithms are breaking how we thinkThis surely won't make me seem like a crank.
  • Power is not energy: why the difference matters
    E3
    Power is not energy: why the difference mattersThinking is fun, actually!
  • Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why.
    E4
    Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why.A dry subject that's not so cool.
  • Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind
    E5
    Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behindClearly a lot of people forgot about those pesky captions.
  • The "standard" car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that
    E6
    The "standard" car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know thatSeriously, make your life easier and don't go overboard for no reason.
  • Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting's final form
    E7
    Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting's final formMagnets.
  • VHS-C: when a lazy idea stumbles towards perfection
    E8
    VHS-C: when a lazy idea stumbles towards perfectionNever underestimate the usefulness of compatibility.
  • Desiccant dehumidifiers are fascinating... but not for everyone
    E9
    Desiccant dehumidifiers are fascinating... but not for everyoneA whole new meaning to "spin dry".
  • Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not
    E10
    Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not
  • Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool
    E11
    Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool
  • I was right about dishwasher pods, and now I can prove it
    E12
    I was right about dishwasher pods, and now I can prove itSome "innovations" really are gimmicks after all.
  • This cassette player is built into an 8-track cartridge
    E13
    This cassette player is built into an 8-track cartridgeCool tapes.
  • My car charger can boil water really fast
    E14
    My car charger can boil water really fastThat title might be the best effort I can pull off.
  • It's the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition
    E15
    It's the Christmas light video again - 2025 editionIt's the most wonderful time of the year.
  • I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying
    E16
    I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifyingmm mm moist

 

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