Techsploder Jason Howell

Jason Howell chats with Eddy Barker, an electrical engineer who grew up fascinated by science fiction television. That passion led him working with AT&T as he helped create DSL technology in the 1990's, paving the way for high-speed Internet in the homes of millions.
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How Eddy started his time at AT&T and if developing DSL was his first projectEddy's early interest in communications technology like telephones, radio, and TVThe challenges AT&T faced with dial-up internet and long connection durationsHow the idea of using existing telephone lines for DSL data came aboutValidating the DSL concept and any resistance faced during developmentThe rise of companies like eBay, Amazon, and Napster enabled by DSLCommon challenges between DSL and modern fiber deploymentsEddy's vision for how technologies like the metaverse, AI, and high bandwidths will converge in the next decadeA piece of technology from Eddy's youth that shaped his love for the field
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Long-time tech podcasters Jason Howell and Tom Merritt take a trip down memory lane, sharing their career origins and the pivotal moments that shaped their paths in the world of tech.
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Jason expressing appreciation for Tom as a collaborator and friend in the tech industry"Sliding door" moments in the professional lives of Tom and Jason.Tom's origin story of how he got into tech journalism at ZDTV/TechTVThe creation of the Buzz Out Loud podcast at CNET in 2005The Buzztownarchive.com project preserving the Buzz Out Loud episodesThe importance of the community built around their showsSeeing fans' lives progress over many years through their interactionsSome of Tom's fondest early Internet memories.Tom's fanzine and early Internet websites including Subbrilliant.comPatron question: How Tom feels about his content being a part of generative AI databases.
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Daily Tech News Show: dailytechnewsshow.com
Substack: techtom.substack.com
Website: tommerritt.com

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Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. New episodes every Friday!
Episode 1 drops on Friday, May 3, 2024!
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