Technology Connections is a technology-focused podcast that explores the fascinating details behind everyday devices, electronics, engineering, and modern technology. Each episode examines how things work, why they were designed the way they are, and the practical ideas or innovations that have shaped the technology people use every day. Perfect for curious listeners interested in technology, engineering, electronics, inventions, and the hidden mechanisms behind familiar products.
Cooly hot. Or hotly cool. Follow-up video: https://youtu.be/fHPCS8j3cRM Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 intro 03:55 Why my situation is… not ideal 06:02 Installation quirks 14:47 The upsides and why I did this 22:24 But what about in winter? 26:47 The math behind this 31:10 The massive “catch” with 120V models 38:12 Two minor issues I’ve had 40:17 AO Smith’s so-far unique feature 44:32 Weird nerd stuff and other nonsense
17 Jun 2026
Ceiling fans: the simple idea we keep forgetting about
Make it breezy. Dan\'s video on Moss Ceiling Fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVv5vWjwCx8 Other stuff: Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, as well as folks in need in Chicagoland and beyond, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections
6 May 2026
Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars
It\'s a really good idea and everyone hating on it probably doesn\'t understand it. Links \'n\' stuff: Here\'s Prof. John Kelly\'s excellent demo of the eCVT (the mentioned Weber Auto YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppyK3ZlUbtM And I linked in a card to Engineering Explained\'s demo, too, which may help those having a hard time wrapping their head around this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxmxIsoV_Xo Here\'s the Sights and Sounds video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/AtaG0PQYeVQ And here\'s a silly one telling anyone who will listen why they need to get over themselves and embrace the minivan: https://youtu.be/oEruzTKteRE Technology Connections on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/techconnectify.bsky.social Technology Connections on Mastodon: https://mas.to/@TechConnectify Have you ever noticed that I\'ve never done that whole influencer thing? That\'s all thanks to people like you! Viewer support through Patreon keeps this channel independent and possible. If you\'d like to join the amazing folks who fund my work, check out the link below. Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/technologyconnections 00:00 Intro 03:31 The internal combustion engine and its flaws 09:12 The Atkinson cycle engine 14:04 What hybrid drivetrains unlock 19:21 An operational overview of Toyota\'s hybrid system 24:10 Conversion losses and why they\'re a problem 28:24 Regenerative braking and other hybrid drivetrain benefits 34:54 How it all works mechanically 46:42 Series vs. Parallel hybrids 51:22 A cool way to do AWD 54:44 bloopers
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