Season 11 episodes2025-02-01

2025

Technology Connections is an educational YouTube channel created by Alec Watson. It explores the history, engineering, and inner workings of everyday technology, including consumer electronics, household appliances, transportation, lighting, and audio and video equipment.

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Season 11

Episode 1

The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they're actually dangerous

29m

Episode 2

Algorithms are breaking how we think

38m

Episode 3

Power is not energy: why the difference matters

52m

Episode 4

Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why.

52m

Episode 5

Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind

34m

2025

Season 11

The clever feature that makes cheap heaters safe — and why they're actually dangerous

Algorithms are breaking how we think

Power is not energy: why the difference matters

Dehumidifiers are confusing. Here's why.

Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind

The "standard" car charger is usually overkill—but your electrician might not know that

Induction lamps: fluorescent lighting's final form

VHS-C: a lazy idea that's also perfect

Desiccant dehumidifiers are fascinating... but not for everyone

Catalytic converters are simple, but getting them to work is not

Video projectors used to be ridiculously cool

I was right about dishwasher pods, and now I can prove it

This cassette player is built into an 8-track cartridge

My car charger can boil water really fast

It's the Christmas light video again - 2025 edition

I made my whole-home humidifier slightly less terrifying