Technology Connections - 2023
Browse all 20 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.
Episodes
Episode 1
Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
It's about time.
Episode 2
A simple water heater is more clever than it seems
Pretty clever, ain't it?
Episode 3
Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)
Energy management is a really powerful idea.
Episode 4
How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?
We answer that question!
Episode 5
Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
There's some pretty cool stuff out there. Speaking of stuff,
Episode 6
Contactors: how we power the big stuff
I really hope this clicks for you.
Episode 7
Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)
This discussion is long-overdue.
Episode 8
Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights
Truly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.
Episode 9
Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!
The history here is wild!
Episode 10
This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.
Episode 11
Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
It's a hot topic.
Episode 12
Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!
A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!
Episode 13
Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem
I had no idea that's what's going on inside.
Episode 14
Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?
The answer may surprise you!
Episode 15
Old pinball machines are amazingly complex
Shoot for the magic trunk!
Episode 16
Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!
BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
Episode 17
The Clapper: Yes, that one.
Oh boy!
Episode 18
What's the deal with the popcorn button?
Try it. You know you want to.
Episode 19
LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.
(sigh) here we go again
Episode 20
The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines
ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp