Capacitors Explained, in this tutorial we look at how capacitors work, where capacitors are used, why capacitors are used, the different types. We look at capacitors in Power factor and full-bridge rectifiers to convert AC to DC.… Read the rest
Explaining how the national grid works
In the UK there are over 4,474 miles of overhead electricity lines providing power to Britain’s homes. Using a model I demonstrate how the National grid works.… Read the rest
How To Fight Deplatforming: Decentralize
Does America need a Reality Czar? That was New York Times tech columnist Kevin Roose’s suggestion for how the Biden administration could help solve the so-called “reality crisis” facing the country.
The chaotic events of the January 6 Capitol riots … Read the rest
Can a Pocket Translator Beat a Real Translator? We Tested It. | WSJ
Can a device replace the need to learn a new language? WSJ asked Alex Rawlings, author of “How To Speak Any Language Fluently,” and an expert in over 15 languages, to test out the new Pocketalk S Voice Translator on … Read the rest
Robots Soon to Be Out Among Us, Says Boston Dynamics CEO
Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics Inc., discusses the company’s new suite of products and the advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence. He also talks about Hyundai Motor Group acquiring a controlling interest in the company for $1.1 billion. Playter … Read the rest
Basic Electricity – Resistance and Ohm’s law
A tutorial on the basics of electrical resistance, resistors, and Ohm’s law which describes the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. I also show you how to build a simple resistor + LED circuit.… Read the rest
Why Ethereum Isn’t Bitcoin and Nothing Beats Ethereum
We sat down with Ryan Watkins, researcher at Messari, to discuss Ethereum. He explains his thinking regarding the nature of Bitcoin and Ethereum, digital gold versus true money. He also discusses some use cases, altcoins that some view as ETH … Read the rest
Liquid Metal Batteries. Are they an economic possibility?
Liquid metal batteries are being hailed by some as the most transformative and revolutionary energy storage technology since John B. Goodenough came up with lithium ion batteries several decades ago. But the road from laboratory to full scale production has … Read the rest
Voltage Explained – What is Voltage? Basic electricity potential difference
What is voltage and what does it do? In this video we discuss how it work and its purpose to understand how electricity works. We’ll look at voltage for both alternating current and direct current starting off very simply and … Read the rest
Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence
In an era where artificial intelligence seems to be rapidly developing by the day, should society begin to question to reliability of the fairly novel technology? We hear from co-host Ben Swann and cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright on the potential … Read the rest