Techathlon podcast: 1997’s most popular tech, astounding air-go back and forth stats, the zombie in your computer

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here's a short examine what you'll locate during this week's episode

Techathlon Decathlon

all the tech news you should comprehend from remaining week broken down into 10 enjoyable trivialities questions. This week's issues encompass a major laptop vulnerability with a horrifying name, Alexa's new mode that protects your condominium, and Netflix's foray into gaming.

Tech Time computing device: 1997

returned in 1997, the Tamagotchi turned into the most well-liked toy with youngsters—and the scourge of elementary colleges all over the place. Now, the toy is returned within the spotlight, so we're taking a trivia go back and forth back to that first-rate neon-clad yr. in this game, the contestants are trying to answer questions in regards to the most well-liked gadgets and tech traits occurring when Seinfeld turned into still on the air.

Don't Stat Me: Flyin' excessive

How much do you truly know about air go back and forth? This week, Rob put collectively a sequence of charming stats about our relationship with the from time to time-friendly skies and the aircrafts we use to rise up there. what number of ping pong balls fit in a tremendous plane? listen and find out.

Programming note

There gained't be a new episode next week as a result of the Memorial Day holiday, however we'll be again here week to provide your brain a workout. agree with this your mental recuperation week. Get a brain therapeutic massage or possibly some mind acupuncture. You've earned it.