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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

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    Computers Made Easy

    by Jonathan Brook ...
    Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

    Unabridged

    11 min

    Computers Made Easy: The Beginner's Guide to Computers and Technology. Learn All the Basics of Building and Setting Up Computers for Your BusinessThese days, most things are run by computers so it’s essential that you know how to operate even the most basic ones. Don't worry too much if you lack advanced technical computer skills. A lot of that can be remedied now by just putting in a little bit ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Geek Sublime

    The Beauty of Code, the Code of Beauty

    by Vikram Chandra ...
    Narrated by Neil Shah ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 45 min

    Vikram Chandra has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a novelist. In this extraordinary new book, his first work of nonfiction, he searches for the connections between the worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with elegance and style, just as writers are, but do the words mean the same thing to both? Can we ascribe beauty to the craft of writing code?Exploring ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Bitwise

    A Life in Code

    by David Auerbach ...
    Narrated by David Marantz ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 55 min

    An exhilarating, elegant memoir and a significant polemic on how computers and algorithms shape our understanding of the world and of who we areBitwise is a wondrous ode to the computer languages and codes that captured technologist David Auerbach’s imagination. With a philosopher’s sense of inquiry, Auerbach recounts his childhood spent drawing ferns with the programming language Logo on the ... Read more

    $22.95 USD

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    The Man Who Knew Too Much

    Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer

    by David Leavitt ...
    Narrated by Richard Powers ...
    Series series The Great Discoveries Series

    Unabridged

    9 hours 15 min

    A "skillful, literate" (New York Times Book Review) biography of the persecuted genius who helped create the modern computerTo solve one of the great mathematical problems of his day, Alan Turing proposed an imaginary computer. Then, attempting to break a Nazi code during World War II, he successfully designed and built one, thus ensuring the Allied victory. Turing became a champion of artificial ... Read more

    $22.95 USD

  • Audiobook

    Microsoft First Generation

    The Success Secrets of the Visionaries Who Launched a Technology Empire

    by Cheryl Tsang ...
    Narrated by Mary Woods ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 6 min

    This is a story with all the ingredients of a modern legend, representing nothing less than the proverbial American Dream—writ extra-large. It is a story of hard work, brilliance, and extraordinary commitment, featuring the story’s original cast members, who could not possibly have foreseen the unprecedented success that awaited them: the forging of a technology empire that would change the world ... Read more

    $16.95 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived

    Tom Watson Jr. and the Epic Story of How IBM Created the Digital Age

    by Ralph Watson McElvenny, Marc Wortman ...

    Unabridged

    17 hours 18 min

    “A compelling new biography… [The Greatest Capitalist Who Ever Lived] spins the Watsons into near-Shakespearean figures, as if ‘Succession’ were set in the era of ‘Mad Men’.” ―The New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceThe enduring story of Thomas Watson Jr.—a figure more important to the creation of the modern world than Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and Morgan.Nearly fifty years into IBM’s ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

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    The Shortest History of AI

    The Six Essential Ideas That Animate It

    by Toby Walsh ...
    Narrated by Michael Langan ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 13 min

    Since Alan Turing first posed the question "Can machines think?" artificial intelligence has evolved from a speculative idea to a transformative force. The Shortest History of AI traces this evolution, from Ada Lovelace's visionary work to IBM's groundbreaking defeat of the chess world champion and the revolutionary emergence of ChatGPT. It also explores AI's cultural journey, touching on classics ... Read more

    $18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Cryptocurrency: Mining, Investing and Trading in Blockchain for Beginners.

    by Travis Goleman ...
    Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 37 min

    Lots of investment opportunities have come and gone. Now is the time for cryptocurrencies, so do not miss the boat.Thе block сhаin is an online dесеntrаliѕеd рubliс ledger of аll digitаl trаnѕасtiоnѕ thаt have taken рlасе. It iѕ digitаl currency's equivalent оf a high street bаnk'ѕ lеdgеr thаt records trаnѕасtiоnѕ bеtwееn twо раrtiеѕ.Juѕt аѕ our mоdеrn bаnking ѕуѕtеm couldn't function withоut thе ... Read more

    $8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Road Ahead

    by Bill Gates ...
    Narrated by Bill Gates, Rick Adamson ...

    Abridged

    2 hours 59 min

    The founder of Microsoft presents his vision for the future, in which he sees the digital technologies of the coming years changing the way we buy, work, learn, and communicate. ... Read more

    $9.00 USD

  • Audiobook

    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

    $4.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

    $16.63 USD

  • Audiobook

    Eine kurze Geschichte der künstlichen Intelligenz: Vom Traum zur Wirklichkeit

    by Kai Obermeier ...
    Narrated by Kai Obermeier ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 17 min

    Entdecke die Evolution der künstlichen Intelligenz in einer fesselnden Wissenschaftsgeschichte über denkende Maschinen. Perfekt für die Fahrt ins Büro oder entspannte Lernphasen, verwandelt diese Erzählung komplexe Algorithmen in ein greifbares Abenteuer. Tauche in die philosophischen Wurzeln unserer digitalen Gegenwart ein und stille deinen Wissensdurst auf absolut nachvollziehbare Weise.Wenn wir ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Une brève histoire de l’intelligence artificielle : Du rêve à la réalité

    by Eugène Naudin ...
    Narrated by Eugène Naudin ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 9 min

    Maîtrisez l'évolution de l'intelligence artificielle, des mythes fondateurs jusqu'aux algorithmes de notre présent. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet matinal ou stimuler votre curiosité, ce récit captivant rend l'innovation accessible sans jargon complexe.Comprenez enfin les véritables enjeux cachés derrière les machines pensantes et l'apprentissage profond. Entre espoirs démesurés et désillusions, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Rivoluzione digitale: 13 svolte che hanno reso possibile il mondo moderno

    by Simone Visentin ...
    Narrated by Simone Visentin ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 13 min

    Decifra la storia della tecnologia attraverso tredici invenzioni invisibili che guidano l'attuale ecosistema digitale. Trasforma il tuo tragitto quotidiano in un'esperienza di apprendimento illuminante, capace di rendere concetti ingegneristici estremamente accessibili e coinvolgenti.Smetti di subire passivamente l'innovazione e inizia a decostruirne le radici storiche, dai primi calcolatori fino ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Thinking Machine

    The Story of Artificial Intelligence

    by David West ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 58 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Thinking Machine: The Story of Artificial IntelligenceWhat happens when machines start to think — or at least seem to? Thinking Machine takes you on a gripping journey through the history of artificial intelligence, from Alan Turing’s wartime codebreaking breakthroughs to the rise of ChatGPT and beyond.Explore the pioneers who dared to ask: Can ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Die Geschichte der Computer für Einsteiger: Wie die Computertechnik die Welt verändert hat – ein Leitfaden für Anfänger

    by Cornelius Brauer ...
    Narrated by Cornelius Brauer ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 25 min

    Verstehe die faszinierende Technikgeschichte, wie einfache Rechenmaschinen unsere globale digitale Gesellschaft formten. Perfekt für die entspannte Wissensaneignung beim Pendeln, verwandelt diese chronologische Erzählung komplexe IT in fesselndes Kopfkino.Stell dir vor, Software wäre ein simples Kochrezept und das Internet ein gigantisches Straßensystem. Durch solch lebendige Analogien verlierst ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    La révolution numérique : 13 tournants qui ont rendu possible le monde moderne

    by Dimitri Crozier ...
    Narrated by Dimitri Crozier ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 8 min

    Maîtrisez l'histoire des technologies qui dictent notre quotidien grâce à treize innovations informatiques décisives. Idéal pour stimuler votre curiosité pendant vos trajets, ce récit captivant transforme des concepts abstraits en une aventure humaine et scientifique accessible à tous.Plongez au cœur d'un effet domino fascinant où le simple calcul binaire engendre l'intelligence artificielle et le ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Aum Golly 2

    Tekoälyn kuvitettuja runoja ihmisyydestä

    by Jukka Aalho ...
    Narrated by Jukka Aalho ...
    Series Audiobook 2 - Aum Golly

    Unabridged

    25 min

    Aum Golly 2 on tekoälyn kirjoittama ja kuvittama runokirja ihmisyydestä. Runokirja on kirjoitettu, kuvitettu ja käännetty suomeksi 12 tunnin aikana vuonna 2023. Teoksen mahdollistavat tekoälykeskustelutyökalu ChatGPT ja tekoälykuvantuottaja Midjourney.Aum Golly -sarja tutkii luovuuden ja teknologian nykyisiä rajoja.Äänikirjassa ihmisen kirjoittamat osiot lukee ElevenLabsin tekoäly. Tekoälyn ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Brief History of Search Engines, A: How We Learned to Find Anything

    by Jonathan Keane ...
    Narrated by Jonathan Keane ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 51 min

    Conquer information overload with this thought-provoking tech history that traces humanity's quest to organize knowledge. Perfect for an energizing daily commute or focused learning session, this journey transports you from ancient scroll rooms to the birth of modern algorithms. Experience how visionary librarians, ambitious engineers, and everyday users transformed a chaotic web into navigable ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Revolução digital: 13 momentos decisivos que tornaram possível o mundo moderno

    by Orlando Garcia ...
    Narrated by Orlando Garcia ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 32 min

    Entenda como a inovação digital e escolhas humanas moldaram a sociedade atual nesta instigante história da tecnologia. Ideal para transformar seu deslocamento diário em um momento de aprendizado, esta narrativa rejeita a ilusão de que o avanço das máquinas era um destino inevitável. Prepare-se para uma imersão profunda nos bastidores de um cotidiano reconfigurado por componentes minúsculos, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

  • Audiobook

    Brief History of the Information Age, A: How Data Came to Rule the World

    by Adrian Keller ...
    Narrated by Adrian Keller ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 54 min

    Trace the secret history of big data and discover how algorithmic technology quietly conquered the modern world. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how information morphed from ancient paper records into a dominant, invisible force. You are no longer just a consumer; you are a data point in a vast digital empire.Navigate the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus