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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    The Chip

    How Two Americans Invented the Microchip and Launched a Revolution

    by T.R. Reid ...
    Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 32 min

    Barely fifty years ago a computer was a gargantuan, vastly expensive thing that only a handful of scientists had ever seen. The world's brightest engineers were stymied in their quest to make these machines small and affordable until the solution finally came from two ingenious young Americans. Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce hit upon the stunning discovery that would make possible the silicon ... Read more

    Was $24.99 USD Now $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    From 1960 to 2060 The History Of The Internet, Bits and Bobs, and Beyond

    by Gustavo Morale ...
    Narrated by Gustavo Morale ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 38 min

    Embark on an enlightening journey through the digital age with Gustavo Morale's "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond." Born under the vibrant skies of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1981, Gustavo, affectionately known as Gut, has lived parallel to the rapid evolution of the Internet. This book is his first, blending a deep-rooted fascination with digital technology with personal anecdotes ... Read more

    $5.20 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

  • Audiobook

    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

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Your Data, Their Billions

    Unraveling and Simplifying Big Tech

    by Jane S. Hoffman ...
    Narrated by Natalie Duke ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 36 min

    **What if somebody knew everything about you?Somebody does. That somebody is "Big Tech."Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft know more about you than you do. And they make billions of dollars by cashing in on your private data.**Our personal data, which Big Tech companies get for free, is the engine that drives the unregulated, free-for-all world called the digital marketplace. These ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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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    Programming Language Evolution: From Machine Code to Modern Paradigms and the Future of Software Design

    by Lucas Brandt ...
    Narrated by Lucas Brandt ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 57 min

    Master software engineering paradigms by decoding the brutal hardware constraints that forged modern computer science. Perfect for your commute or a deep-focus learning session, this analytical journey transforms how you view everyday coding tools. Instead of memorizing syntax, you will grasp the profound trade-offs behind functional and object-oriented architectures.Every abstraction was invented ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Silicon Dreams - Von Röhren, Rechnern und Revolutionen

    by Alex Wettengl ...
    Narrated by Johannes ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 12 min

    Vom Klackern der Relais zum Flüstern der KI.Eine epische Reise durch die Geschichte der Computer – erzählt als Drama, nicht als Datenblatt.Dieses Buch ist keine trockene Technikgeschichte. Es ist eine Zeitreise zurück in dieKinderzimmer der 80er, in verrauchte Studios der 90er und in die Serverfarmen der Gegenwart.Eine Geschichte über Maschinen – und über die Menschen, die mit ihnen träumten ... Read more

    $7.20 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Darknet

    A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Anonymous Online

    by Lance Henderson ...
    Narrated by James Lewis ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 9 min

    Want to surf the web anonymously? Cloak your online activities? I will show you how to become a ghost on the internet, leaving no tracks back to your ISP.This book covers it all! Encrypting your private files, securing your PC, masking your online footsteps, and all while giving you peace of mind with TOTAL 100% ANONYMITY. Don't waste months scouring the internet for info. Just read this!How to Be ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus