We conclude the epic series of episodes about the history of social networks by rushing through 2011 to present day. We look at Google+ and its failure, the rise and growth of Twitch, the arrival of Discord and Mastodon, and the emergence of far-right social networks like Gab, Parler and Truth Social.

We conclude the epic series of episodes about the history of social networks by rushing through 2011 to present day. We look at Google+ and its failure, the rise and growth of Twitch, the arrival of Discord and Mastodon, and the emergence of far-right social networks like Gab, Parler and Truth Social.

Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley’s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once.

Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator economy, they ask how all this innovation is changing who we are, how we work, love, and make meaning.

Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone’s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.

Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com

Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley&rsquo;s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once.
Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator economy, they ask how all this innovation is changing who we are, how we work, love, and make meaning.
Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone&rsquo;s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.
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Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley’s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once.

Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator economy, they ask how all this innovation is changing who we are, how we work, love, and make meaning.

Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone’s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.

Behind every innovation is a new kind of power. TechStuff unpacks how technology reshapes influence, creativity, and control, from Silicon Valley&rsquo;s rising moguls to the cultural forces they create. Because tech is the new religion, economy, and entertainment, all at once.
Each week, Oz Woloshyn and the brightest minds covering tech dig into the weird, funny, and sometimes unsettling ways technology, AI, and the internet shape our daily lives. From AI and social media to privacy, digital burnout, and the creator economy, they ask how all this innovation is changing who we are, how we work, love, and make meaning.
Smart talk, strange stories, and the questions everyone&rsquo;s Googling: whether AI will replace us, how social media is affecting our kids, and what it all says about us.

The History of Social Networks: Twitching, Yakking and Gabbing

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What if Olympic athletes could use steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, legally? They can now, at the Enhanced Games. The Enhanced Games take place on May 24th and it’s anyone’s guess what will happen.

Unless you’re Chris Gayomali, host of the new podcast SuperHuman, which is an inside look at the ‘steroid Olympics.’ Chris Gayomali joins Oz to break down how aging tanks athletes' earning potential, how the Enhanced Games strives to be like Formula One, and what drew big-money backers Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. to the table.

Additional Reading: 
SuperHuman | iHeart 
What Would the Olympics Be Like If the Athletes Could Juice? | GQ 

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What if Olympic athletes could use steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, legally? They can now, at the Enhanced Games. The Enhanced Games take place on May 24th and it&rsquo;s anyone&rsquo;s guess what will happen. Unless you&rsquo;re Chris Gayomali, host of the new podcast SuperHuman, which is an inside look at the &lsquo;steroid Olympics.&rsquo; Chris Gayomali joins Oz to break down how aging tanks athletes' earning potential, how the Enhanced Games strives to be like Formula One, and what drew big-money backers Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. to the table.
Additional Reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-superhuman-331753605/">SuperHuman | iHeart</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.gq.com/story/enhanced-games-olympics-athletes">What Would the Olympics Be Like If the Athletes Could Juice? | GQ</a>&nbsp;</li>
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The ‘Steroid Olympics’ Brought to You By Big Tech - The Story

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This week has it all: geopolitical FOMO, major AI deals, more courtroom drama, and a hacker group that just won't quit. Reed Albergotti (Semafor) breaks down why AI tokens are the new oil, and why Anthropic is buying compute straight from SpaceX. Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) takes us inside the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial, where Shivon Zilis, aka the “Elon Whisperer” and the mother of four of Musk's children, finally took the stand. And Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dexter Thomas gives insight into how the hacking of education tech platform Canvas could still affect college students, even after Canvas’s parent company says a deal was reached to delete the stolen data. 

Additional Reading: 
Nvidia CEO joins Trump in China despite ‘awkward’ politics | Semafor 
Anthropic-SpaceX compute deal shows how tokens are taking over the economy | Semafor 
Shivon Zilis was Elon Musk’s ‘bridge’ to OpenAI. Now she’s entangled in his lawsuit. | The Washington Post 
Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers | Inside Higher Education 

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This week has it all: geopolitical FOMO, major AI deals, more courtroom drama, and a hacker group that just won't quit. Reed Albergotti (Semafor) breaks down why AI tokens are the new oil, and why Anthropic is buying compute straight from SpaceX. Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) takes us inside the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial, where Shivon Zilis, aka the &ldquo;Elon Whisperer&rdquo; and the mother of four of Musk's children, finally took the stand. And Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dexter Thomas gives insight into how the hacking of education tech platform Canvas could still affect college students, even after Canvas&rsquo;s parent company says a deal was reached to delete the stolen data.&nbsp;
Additional Reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/05/12/2026/nvidia-snubbed-from-trump-china-trip-to-avoid-awkward-conversations?utm_medium=technology&amp;utm_campaign=First+Word&amp;utm_source=newsletterlink">Nvidia CEO joins Trump in China despite &lsquo;awkward&rsquo; politics | Semafor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/05/08/2026/anthropic-spacex-compute-deal-shows-how-tokens-are-taking-over-the-economy">Anthropic-SpaceX compute deal shows how tokens are taking over the economy | Semafor</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/05/08/shivon-zilis-elon-musk-trial/">Shivon Zilis was Elon Musk&rsquo;s &lsquo;bridge&rsquo; to OpenAI. Now she&rsquo;s entangled in his lawsuit. | The Washington Post</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/administrative-tech/2026/05/11/instructure-pays-ransom-canvas-hackers">Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers | Inside Higher Education</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Jensen Crashes Trump's China Trip, Elon's Baby Mama Takes the Stand - Week in Tech

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How did nine rejection letters and “boring” data lead to “the biggest transformation in sport”? Americans might know Formula One Racing from the hit Netflix show “Drive to Survive.” But F1 has long been a fan favorite in Britain and Europe. Today’s guest, team principal James Vowles, sits down with Oz to discuss how he’s bringing his team, Atlassian Williams F1 Team, from a recent slump into the Top 5. His process involves being “data-rich”, pushing his team to the brink, and utilizing AI and technology to get that elusive tenth of a second in speed. 

Additional Reading: 
‘Get rid of the battery’: F1 under increasing pressure to make more changes to engine rules | Formula One 2026 | The Guardian
Formula One Went Green—and It’s Driving Everyone Crazy | WSJ  

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How did nine rejection letters and &ldquo;boring&rdquo; data lead to &ldquo;the biggest transformation in sport&rdquo;? Americans might know Formula One Racing from the hit Netflix show &ldquo;Drive to Survive.&rdquo; But F1 has long been a fan favorite in Britain and Europe. Today&rsquo;s guest, team principal James Vowles, sits down with Oz to discuss how he&rsquo;s bringing his team, Atlassian Williams F1 Team, from a recent slump into the Top 5. His process involves being &ldquo;data-rich&rdquo;, pushing his team to the brink, and utilizing AI and technology to get that elusive tenth of a second in speed.&nbsp;
Additional Reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/04/f1-under-increasing-pressure-engine-rules-battery">&lsquo;Get rid of the battery&rsquo;: F1 under increasing pressure to make more changes to engine rules | Formula One 2026 | The Guardian</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/sports/formula-one-electric-73a176bd">Formula One Went Green&mdash;and It&rsquo;s Driving Everyone Crazy | WSJ</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Inside Formula One’s Speed Hunt with Atlassian Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles - The Story

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The History of Social Networks: Twitching, Yakking and Gabbing

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