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The Soul of A New Machine

by Tracy Kidder ...

Narrated by Ben Sullivan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry.Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not
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High Noon

The Inside Story of Scott McNealy and the Rise of Sun Microsystems

by Karen Southwick ...

Narrated by Sneha Mathan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 56 min

In 1982, a little upstart named Sun was making waves in the high-tech industry with its groundbreaking workstation technology, even as early competitors dismissed the company as not worth losing sleep over. Since then, Sun Microsystems has become a formidable presence in the industry, making its own rules and taking no prisoners, and is currently poised to reach the highest point of its ascendancy ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In 1982, a little upstart named Sun was making waves in the high-tech industry with its groundbreaking workstation technology, even as early competitors dismissed the company as not worth losing sleep over. Since then, Sun Microsystems has become a formidable presence in the industry, making its own rules and taking no prisoners, and is currently poised to reach the highest point of its ascendancy
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History of Artificial Intelligence: From Ancient Myths and Early Algorithms to Deep Learning, Big Data, and the Future of Thinking Machines

by Adrian Foster ...

Narrated by Adrian Foster ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Unlock the awe-inspiring history of artificial intelligence, tracking human invention from ancient myth to deep learning. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey demystifies the complex algorithms and big data shaping our reality. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as you explore the centuries-long quest to build thinking machines.Go beyond the code to experience the ... Read more

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Unlock the awe-inspiring history of artificial intelligence, tracking human invention from ancient myth to deep learning. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey demystifies the complex algorithms and big data shaping our reality. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as you explore the centuries-long quest to build thinking machines.Go beyond the code to experience the
... Read more
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iWoz

How I Invented the Personal Computer and Had Fun Along the Way

by Gina Smith, Steve Wozniak ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 13 min

The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time.Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve Wozniak had an idea ... Read more

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The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time.Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve Wozniak had an idea
... Read more
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Hacker Crackdown, The

Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier

by Bruce Sterling ...

Narrated by Tom Parks ...

Unabridged

The bestselling cyberpunk author “has produced by far the most stylish report from the computer outlaw culture since Steven Levy’s Hackers” (Publishers Weekly).Bruce Sterling delves into the world of high-tech crime and punishment in one of the first books to explore the cyberspace breaches that threaten national security. From the crash of AT&T’s long-distance switching system to corporate ... Read more

$42.99 USD

The bestselling cyberpunk author “has produced by far the most stylish report from the computer outlaw culture since Steven Levy’s Hackers” (Publishers Weekly).Bruce Sterling delves into the world of high-tech crime and punishment in one of the first books to explore the cyberspace breaches that threaten national security. From the crash of AT&T’s long-distance switching system to corporate
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Hacker Chronicles, The - Volume 1: Origins

Ten Cases That Made Cybersecurity Necessary, 1971-1998

by Ronan Blake ...

Narrated by A Lancaster ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Hacker Chronicles
Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

Between 1971 and 1998, the networks the modern world was being built on had no defences worth the name. This is the story of ten cases that changed that.In 1971, a blind eight-year-old in Boston discovered he could whistle into a telephone and place free long-distance calls. In 1986, an astronomer at Berkeley traced a 75-cent accounting discrepancy to a West German intelligence operation. In 1988, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Between 1971 and 1998, the networks the modern world was being built on had no defences worth the name. This is the story of ten cases that changed that.In 1971, a blind eight-year-old in Boston discovered he could whistle into a telephone and place free long-distance calls. In 1986, an astronomer at Berkeley traced a 75-cent accounting discrepancy to a West German intelligence operation. In 1988,
... Read more
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The World Brain

The Untold History of the Broken Dreams and Forgotten Rivalries That Built the Web

by Marc Weber ...

Unabridged

10 hours

$26.99 USD

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Email: How the World Started Sending Letters at the Speed of Light

by Gregory Bolton ...

Narrated by Gregory Bolton ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Explore the technology history of how slow paper mail evolved into the instant messaging defining our lives. Perfect for an informative commute, this engaging narrative traces the epic leap from handwritten correspondence to the humming servers of the modern inbox.As you unwind or tackle deep work, reflect on the human stories behind the glowing screen. You will demystify how simple text protocols ... Read more

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Explore the technology history of how slow paper mail evolved into the instant messaging defining our lives. Perfect for an informative commute, this engaging narrative traces the epic leap from handwritten correspondence to the humming servers of the modern inbox.As you unwind or tackle deep work, reflect on the human stories behind the glowing screen. You will demystify how simple text protocols
... Read more
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History of the Internet, The: The Complete Story of How the Web, Social Media, and Technology Shaped Our Modern World

by David C. Baxter ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Frederick E ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Journey through the remarkable transformation of human civilization brought about by the Internet in this comprehensive exploration of digital history. Beginning with the room-sized computers of the 1940s and Cold War military projects, follow the fascinating evolution of a technology that now connects over five billion people worldwide.Discover the ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Journey through the remarkable transformation of human civilization brought about by the Internet in this comprehensive exploration of digital history. Beginning with the room-sized computers of the 1940s and Cold War military projects, follow the fascinating evolution of a technology that now connects over five billion people worldwide.Discover the
... Read more
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History of Cryptography: From Ancient Ciphers to Quantum Keys and the Codebreakers Who Changed the World

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Experience a suspenseful evolution of cryptology, where espionage and unbroken codes decide the fate of global empires. Transform your daily commute into an intellectual adventure through the hidden world of secret writing. Follow the shadow wars of ancient generals and modern hackers locked in a high-stakes race for survival.Whether you need an engaging companion for a long drive or a captivating ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience a suspenseful evolution of cryptology, where espionage and unbroken codes decide the fate of global empires. Transform your daily commute into an intellectual adventure through the hidden world of secret writing. Follow the shadow wars of ancient generals and modern hackers locked in a high-stakes race for survival.Whether you need an engaging companion for a long drive or a captivating
... Read more
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Perfect Enough

Carly Fiorina and the Transformation of the Legendary HP Company

by George Anders ...

Narrated by Rick Adamson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 41 min

In this bestselling work of investigative journalism, Pulitzer Prize winner George Anders presents a behind-the-scenes account of a struggle that rocked Wall Street and stunned the computer industry.When Carly Fiorina took command of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, she was venturing further than any woman previously had into traditional men’s territory. Leading the opposition against her daring plan to ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In this bestselling work of investigative journalism, Pulitzer Prize winner George Anders presents a behind-the-scenes account of a struggle that rocked Wall Street and stunned the computer industry.When Carly Fiorina took command of Hewlett-Packard in 1999, she was venturing further than any woman previously had into traditional men’s territory. Leading the opposition against her daring plan to
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How AI Thinks

How we built it, how it can help us, and how we can control it

by Nigel Toon ...

Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 47 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.**We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

**Brought to you by Penguin.Those who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.**We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven't been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically,
... Read more
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Analogia

The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control

by George Dyson ...

Narrated by Donald Corren ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

Named one of WIRED**’s "The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020"**In Analogia**, technology historian George Dyson presents a startling look back at the analog age and life before the digital revolution—and an unsettling vision of what comes next.**In 1716, the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz spent eight days taking the cure with Peter the Great at Bad Pyrmont... ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Named one of WIRED**’s "The Best Pop Culture That Got Us Through 2020"**In Analogia**, technology historian George Dyson presents a startling look back at the analog age and life before the digital revolution—and an unsettling vision of what comes next.**In 1716, the philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz spent eight days taking the cure with Peter the Great at Bad Pyrmont...
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Computer Maintenance Hacks

by Life 'n' Hack ...

Narrated by Life 'n' Hack ...

Unabridged

55 min

Unlock The Keys To Optimize, Speed Up And Make Computer FasterComputers can be both a blessing and a never-ending source of frustration.With the internet, Skype, email, and other software programs, computers are great for accessing all sorts of information and the world around us; hence, it’s no surprise that these machines have become an integral part of everyday life.However, constant computer ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock The Keys To Optimize, Speed Up And Make Computer FasterComputers can be both a blessing and a never-ending source of frustration.With the internet, Skype, email, and other software programs, computers are great for accessing all sorts of information and the world around us; hence, it’s no surprise that these machines have become an integral part of everyday life.However, constant computer
... Read more
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The Apple II Age

How the Computer Became Personal

by Laine Nooney ...

Narrated by Krystal Hammond ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. Designed by the engineer Steve Wozniak and hustled into the marketplace by his Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, the Apple II became one of the most prominent personal computers of this dawning industry.The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware, ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. Designed by the engineer Steve Wozniak and hustled into the marketplace by his Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, the Apple II became one of the most prominent personal computers of this dawning industry.The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware,
... Read more
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The Ultimate Video Game Quiz

600 Questions from Pong to the present day

by Jack Goldstein ...

Narrated by J.D. Kelly ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

Join quizmaster J.D. Kelly and find out who can rightfully wear the crown as the king or queen of video game trivia.Sure, maybe you’re unbeatable at FIFA or you’ve mastered super cancel on Pro Evo. Perhaps you’ve clocked up more headshots in Call of Duty or Battlefield than most people have had hot dinners, or you hold the world record speed run for a level in Rayman Legends… but just how well do ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Join quizmaster J.D. Kelly and find out who can rightfully wear the crown as the king or queen of video game trivia.Sure, maybe you’re unbeatable at FIFA or you’ve mastered super cancel on Pro Evo. Perhaps you’ve clocked up more headshots in Call of Duty or Battlefield than most people have had hot dinners, or you hold the world record speed run for a level in Rayman Legends… but just how well do
... Read more
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The Friendly Orange Glow

The Untold Story of the PLATO System and the Dawn of Cyberculture

by Brian Dear ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

21 hours 6 min

At a time when Steve Jobs was only a teenager and Mark Zuckerberg wasn’t even born, a group of visionary engineers and designers—some of them only high school students—in the late 1960s and 1970s created a computer system called PLATO, which was light-years ahead in experimenting with how people would learn, engage, communicate, and play through connected computers. Not only did PLATO engineers ... Read more

$30.99 USD

At a time when Steve Jobs was only a teenager and Mark Zuckerberg wasn’t even born, a group of visionary engineers and designers—some of them only high school students—in the late 1960s and 1970s created a computer system called PLATO, which was light-years ahead in experimenting with how people would learn, engage, communicate, and play through connected computers. Not only did PLATO engineers
... Read more
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Fallout. Хроники создания легендарной саги

by Эрван Лафлериэль ...

Narrated by Александр Гаврилин ...

Series series Легендарные компьютерные игры
Unabridged

7 hours 46 min

От хаоса Пустошей к великой игре! Мир Fallout — это смесь ретро-футуризма и постапокалипсиса, где время и радиация неспешно пожирают следы человеческих мечтаний о счастливом будущем. Идеи, заложенные в игру, пришлись по вкусу миллионам геймеров. Fallout постоянно развивается и меняется, и выход каждой новой части становится громким событием в игровой индустрии. Эта книга приглашает вас заглянуть ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

От хаоса Пустошей к великой игре! Мир Fallout — это смесь ретро-футуризма и постапокалипсиса, где время и радиация неспешно пожирают следы человеческих мечтаний о счастливом будущем. Идеи, заложенные в игру, пришлись по вкусу миллионам геймеров. Fallout постоянно развивается и меняется, и выход каждой новой части становится громким событием в игровой индустрии. Эта книга приглашает вас заглянуть
... Read more
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Kindle Library Cleanup Made Easy

Delete Books, Remove Samples, Organize Collections, Free Up Space, and Manage Your Kindle Account Step by Step

by Clara Winslow Reed ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Is your Kindle library cluttered with old books, unread samples, expired borrows, confusing downloads, and titles you no longer want?Kindle Library Cleanup Made Easy is a clear, beginner-friendly guide that shows you how to clean up your Kindle library step by step without feeling lost, overwhelmed, or afraid of deleting the wrong thing. Whether you ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Is your Kindle library cluttered with old books, unread samples, expired borrows, confusing downloads, and titles you no longer want?Kindle Library Cleanup Made Easy is a clear, beginner-friendly guide that shows you how to clean up your Kindle library step by step without feeling lost, overwhelmed, or afraid of deleting the wrong thing. Whether you
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Hacking: A Beginners Guide To Your First Computer Hack; Learn To Crack A Wireless Network, Basic Security Penetration Made Easy and Step By Step Kali Linux

by Kevin White ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

31 min

Hacking will demand your full dedication and interest and also a desire and a craving for knowledge and constant advancement. If your goal is to be a hacker, this is the audiobook to start with!Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for a special price.Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, or tablet device.This audio program contains proven steps and strategies on how to hack a Wireless Network, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hacking will demand your full dedication and interest and also a desire and a craving for knowledge and constant advancement. If your goal is to be a hacker, this is the audiobook to start with!Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for a special price.Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, or tablet device.This audio program contains proven steps and strategies on how to hack a Wireless Network,
... Read more
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Internet: Cómo un experimento de la Guerra Fría conectó al mundo entero

by Rafael Dávila ...

Narrated by Rafael Dávila ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Un experimento de la Guerra Fría mutó para tejer la red global y transformar nuestra historia de la tecnología. Ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan aprender de camino al trabajo, este viaje sonoro desentraña las tensiones políticas detrás de tus pantallas. Sumérgete en un relato fascinante que traduce conceptos complejos en una aventura accesible y reveladora.Comprenderás por qué las mentes ... Read more

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Un experimento de la Guerra Fría mutó para tejer la red global y transformar nuestra historia de la tecnología. Ideal para mentes curiosas que buscan aprender de camino al trabajo, este viaje sonoro desentraña las tensiones políticas detrás de tus pantallas. Sumérgete en un relato fascinante que traduce conceptos complejos en una aventura accesible y reveladora.Comprenderás por qué las mentes
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الثورة الرقمية: 13 نقطة تحوّل أتاحت نشوء العالم الحديث

by ميثم العزاوي ...

Narrated by ميثم العزاوي ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

اكتشف كيف تطور تاريخ التكنولوجيا من الآلات الميكانيكية البطيئة إلى عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي الذي يدير حياتنا. يعيش عالمنا تحولات تقنية متسارعة تعيد صياغة الزمن والمسافة، وهذا السرد التنويري يفكك تعقيدات هذه الطفرات بأسلوب جذاب. استمع أثناء تنقلك اليومي لتدرك كيف ولدت شبكة الإنترنت من رحم الحاجة البشرية لحل المشكلات المعقدة.بعيدا عن المصطلحات التقنية الجافة، يأخذك هذا العمل في رحلة صوتية ممتعة لفهم ... Read more

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اكتشف كيف تطور تاريخ التكنولوجيا من الآلات الميكانيكية البطيئة إلى عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي الذي يدير حياتنا. يعيش عالمنا تحولات تقنية متسارعة تعيد صياغة الزمن والمسافة، وهذا السرد التنويري يفكك تعقيدات هذه الطفرات بأسلوب جذاب. استمع أثناء تنقلك اليومي لتدرك كيف ولدت شبكة الإنترنت من رحم الحاجة البشرية لحل المشكلات المعقدة.بعيدا عن المصطلحات التقنية الجافة، يأخذك هذا العمل في رحلة صوتية ممتعة لفهم
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History of Computers for Beginners, The: A Beginner's Guide to How Computing Changed the World

by Michael Rennard ...

Narrated by Michael Rennard ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Demystify the digital revolution and explore the fascinating history of technology from ancient tools to modern AI. Whether you are commuting to work or simply satisfying a spark of curiosity, this accessible guide turns complex engineering into an inspiring, easy-to-understand narrative. Step into the early labs and wartime codebreaking facilities where visionary innovators laid the foundation ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Demystify the digital revolution and explore the fascinating history of technology from ancient tools to modern AI. Whether you are commuting to work or simply satisfying a spark of curiosity, this accessible guide turns complex engineering into an inspiring, easy-to-understand narrative. Step into the early labs and wartime codebreaking facilities where visionary innovators laid the foundation
... Read more
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Die digitale Revolution: 13 Wendepunkte, die die moderne Welt möglich machten

by Clemens Hartmann ...

Narrated by Clemens Hartmann ...

Unabridged

3 hours 16 min

Diese fundierte Technikgeschichte offenbart die Kettenreaktion, die unsere moderne digitale Gesellschaft erschaffen hat. Ob als anregender Begleiter beim täglichen Pendeln oder zum fokussierten Lernen – diese faszinierende Reise übersetzt abstrakte Nullen und Einsen in ein greifbares, erhellendes Hörerlebnis.Von klobigen Rechenapparaten in isolierten Laboren bis hin zur grenzenlosen Vernetzung in ... Read more

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Diese fundierte Technikgeschichte offenbart die Kettenreaktion, die unsere moderne digitale Gesellschaft erschaffen hat. Ob als anregender Begleiter beim täglichen Pendeln oder zum fokussierten Lernen – diese faszinierende Reise übersetzt abstrakte Nullen und Einsen in ein greifbares, erhellendes Hörerlebnis.Von klobigen Rechenapparaten in isolierten Laboren bis hin zur grenzenlosen Vernetzung in
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