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How five companies came to run the world — the history, the power and the stories behind the biggest names in tech.
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weekly
Average audio length:
5 minutes
English
United States
13 episodes
since April 8, 2026
episodic
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In this thought-provoking episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, renewable energy, and space technology, examining how these rapidly advancing fields are creating what experts call the 'exponential age.' Cole disc…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In this compelling episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole examines the extraordinary influence that technology giants wield over democratic processes worldwide. From algorithm changes that shape public discourse to content moderation decisions that can silence political voices, major tech platforms …
In this episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole explores the smartphone revolution and its profound impact on society, business, and human behavior. From the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007 to today's AI-powered devices, we examine how smartphones transformed from simple communication too…
In this episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole examines the Cambridge Analytica scandal that marked a turning point in public perception of Silicon Valley giants. We explore how Facebook's data breach affecting 87 million users sparked global regulatory action, congressional hearings, and the beginn…
Dive deep into the most dramatic patent wars and corporate battles that shaped the technology industry in this compelling episode of Big Tech. Host Daniel Cole explores the legendary Apple vs Samsung smartphone battles that consumed billions of dollars and multiple continents, revealing how these l…
In this episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole explores the data collection revolution that has transformed personal privacy into a valuable commodity. From the early days of web analytics to today's sophisticated tracking systems, companies now monitor everything from shopping habits to emotional s…
In this episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole explores how algorithms have evolved from simple recommendation engines to sophisticated behavior prediction systems that seem to know us better than we know ourselves. From Target's famous pregnancy prediction algorithm to Facebook's emotion-driven New…
Explore the fascinating journey of Bill Gates and Microsoft's rise from a small 1975 startup to global technology dominance. This comprehensive episode covers Microsoft's early breakthrough with MS-DOS, the strategic IBM partnership that changed computing history, and the development of Windows tha…
Dive into the fascinating origin story of Facebook in this episode of Big Tech. Host Daniel Cole explores how Mark Zuckerberg transformed a Harvard dorm room into the birthplace of the world's largest social media platform. Discover the technical challenges, rapid growth, and key decisions that sha…
In this episode of Big Tech, host Daniel Cole explores the remarkable transformation of Amazon from a simple online bookstore to the global everything store. Starting with Jeff Bezos's 1994 decision to leave his hedge fund job after discovering explosive internet growth statistics, we trace Amazon'…
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