Spectre refers to a whole family of potential weaknesses of which Meltdown is just one. Dr Steve Bagley talks about CPU hardware design flaws on an unprecedented scale.
Spectre refers to a whole family of potential weaknesses of which Meltdown is just one. Dr Steve Bagley talks about CPU hardware design flaws on an unprecedented scale.
2018x2 The Archive (Centre For Computing History) Episode overview
Air date
Jan 09, 2018
A rare chance to look at the archives behind the Centre for Computing History (this is probably ten videos in one!) - thanks to Museum director Jason Fitzpatrick.
A rare chance to look at the archives behind the Centre for Computing History (this is probably ten videos in one!) - thanks to Museum director Jason Fitzpatrick.
Spectre and Meltdown showed up holes in the hardware implementation of CPUs, but what exactly are the exploits targetting? Dr Bagley dives into the detail.
Spectre and Meltdown showed up holes in the hardware implementation of CPUs, but what exactly are the exploits targetting? Dr Bagley dives into the detail.
Von Neumann Architecture is how nearly all computers are built, but who was John Von Neumann and where did the architecture come from? Professor Brailsford tells us about 'Uncle Johnny'
Von Neumann Architecture is how nearly all computers are built, but who was John Von Neumann and where did the architecture come from? Professor Brailsford tells us about 'Uncle Johnny'
The back door that may not be a back door... The suspicion about Dual_EC_DRBG - The Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generator - with Dr Mike Pound.
The back door that may not be a back door... The suspicion about Dual_EC_DRBG - The Dual Elliptic Curve Deterministic Random Bit Generator - with Dr Mike Pound.
Nearing completion, Matt's baby, Tanglewood, for Sega's veteran console, is being written purely in assembler - we caught up with him and the game a year on.
Nearing completion, Matt's baby, Tanglewood, for Sega's veteran console, is being written purely in assembler - we caught up with him and the game a year on.
The simple task of turning a screen red takes on new complications when you have no graphics libraries and no drivers - Assembly coding for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis with Matt Phillips.
The simple task of turning a screen red takes on new complications when you have no graphics libraries and no drivers - Assembly coding for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis with Matt Phillips.
When bitcoin is spent, remainders are re-encoded & combined - how do you separate out any ill-gotten gains from the legitimate hard-earned lucre? Outlining his team's solution: Professor .. show full overview
When bitcoin is spent, remainders are re-encoded & combined - how do you separate out any ill-gotten gains from the legitimate hard-earned lucre? Outlining his team's solution: Professor Ross Anderson of the Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge.
A teenager in his bedroom playing Global Thermonuclear War 'online' via his IMSAI 8080 in the classic movie War Games - Jason from the Centre for Computing History shows us their IMSAI 8080
A teenager in his bedroom playing Global Thermonuclear War 'online' via his IMSAI 8080 in the classic movie War Games - Jason from the Centre for Computing History shows us their IMSAI 8080
The iconic Atari 2600 VCS inspired a generation of gamers. Jason Fitzpatrick from the Centre for Computing History on arguably the worlds' first console.
The iconic Atari 2600 VCS inspired a generation of gamers. Jason Fitzpatrick from the Centre for Computing History on arguably the worlds' first console.
With data leaks becoming common, people are concerned about protecting their own privacy. Kate Green held an open yet private session to educate others about online privacy: PrivacyUG.
With data leaks becoming common, people are concerned about protecting their own privacy. Kate Green held an open yet private session to educate others about online privacy: PrivacyUG.
Quantum computing is so new it needs a flexible language for programming - Robert Smith of Rigetti Quantum Computing explains why he uses this 60 yr old language for cutting-edge work.
Quantum computing is so new it needs a flexible language for programming - Robert Smith of Rigetti Quantum Computing explains why he uses this 60 yr old language for cutting-edge work.
Why are code and data so separate? Robert Smith of Rigetti Quantum Computing explains how he uses Lisp code to generate Lisp data which he can use as Lisp code...
Why are code and data so separate? Robert Smith of Rigetti Quantum Computing explains how he uses Lisp code to generate Lisp data which he can use as Lisp code...
2018x35 Hello World (Assemblers, Considered Harmful?!) Episode overview
Air date
May 22, 2018
Using Hello World to show how assemblers keep track of memory - but at the expense of two passes through the computer.
Using Hello World to show how assemblers keep track of memory - but at the expense of two passes through the computer.
Where are we at with Quantum computing? Robert Smith (of Rigetti Computing) explains that we're in the EDSAC/ENIAC era.... see follow up video for more technical information:
Where are we at with Quantum computing? Robert Smith (of Rigetti Computing) explains that we're in the EDSAC/ENIAC era.... see follow up video for more technical information:
Deep Learning continued - the Encoder-Decoder network - Dr Mike Pound. For a background on CNNs it's worth watching this first: https://youtu.be/py5byOOHZM8
Deep Learning continued - the Encoder-Decoder network - Dr Mike Pound. For a background on CNNs it's worth watching this first: https://youtu.be/py5byOOHZM8
Machine Learning has allowed nano-scientists to Autofocus their equipment for the first time - at an atomic level. Professor Moriarty on the paper he wishes his group had published.
Machine Learning has allowed nano-scientists to Autofocus their equipment for the first time - at an atomic level. Professor Moriarty on the paper he wishes his group had published.
Mobility isn't just about cars with autopilot, The Transport Systems Catapult in the UK has been looking at automated pod vehicles. Senior Technologist Rebecca Advani explains the LUTZ Pod system.
Mobility isn't just about cars with autopilot, The Transport Systems Catapult in the UK has been looking at automated pod vehicles. Senior Technologist Rebecca Advani explains the LUTZ Pod system.
Originally developed for Swedish Special Forces, the Omnideck could be heading to an arcade near you! Martin Pett of the Transport Systems Catapult showed us how it works.
Originally developed for Swedish Special Forces, the Omnideck could be heading to an arcade near you! Martin Pett of the Transport Systems Catapult showed us how it works.
The Electromagnetic Field Festival (EMF Camp) happens every two years - as an event for makers and those interested in tech, their conference badges are a bit special... Freelance PCB designer Matt Lloyd takes us through Tilda Mk.4 (delta)
The Electromagnetic Field Festival (EMF Camp) happens every two years - as an event for makers and those interested in tech, their conference badges are a bit special... Freelance PCB designer Matt Lloyd takes us through Tilda Mk.4 (delta)
Cracking the code was only half the battle. To keep the upper hand, when using Bill Tutte's statistical methods, the detailed counting had to be automated - enter Colossus! Professor Brailsford takes up the story.
Cracking the code was only half the battle. To keep the upper hand, when using Bill Tutte's statistical methods, the detailed counting had to be automated - enter Colossus! Professor Brailsford takes up the story.
EMF Festival hosts all kinds of projects. Sarah Spencer's star map is a web-linked interactive star map created with a robot arm on a hacked knitting machine....
EMF Festival hosts all kinds of projects. Sarah Spencer's star map is a web-linked interactive star map created with a robot arm on a hacked knitting machine....
EMF camp prides itself on it's connectivity - but how do you connect hundreds of campers to high speed internet when even the phone signal is patchy? DavidC @emfNOC gave us a tour.
EMF camp prides itself on it's connectivity - but how do you connect hundreds of campers to high speed internet when even the phone signal is patchy? DavidC @emfNOC gave us a tour.
With reports about doctored server motherboards, Dr Steve Bagley on what's to be gained by adding chips to a motherboard.
With reports about doctored server motherboards, Dr Steve Bagley on what's to be gained by adding chips to a motherboard.
2018x74 Detecting Faces (Viola Jones Algorithm) Episode overview
Air date
Oct 19, 2018
Deep learning is used for everything these days, but this face detection algorithm is so neat its still in use today. Dr Mike Pound on the Viola/Jones algorithm.
Deep learning is used for everything these days, but this face detection algorithm is so neat its still in use today. Dr Mike Pound on the Viola/Jones algorithm.
The Port Smash exploits Hyperthreading and timings to work out what other programs are doing. Dr Steve Bagley looks at how.
The Port Smash exploits Hyperthreading and timings to work out what other programs are doing. Dr Steve Bagley looks at how.
2018x80 Instant Messaging and the Signal Protocol Episode overview
Air date
Nov 16, 2018
How do instant message apps do end to end encryption when one phone may not even be switched on yet? Dr Mike Pound on the Signal protocol at the core of most messaging apps.
How do instant message apps do end to end encryption when one phone may not even be switched on yet? Dr Mike Pound on the Signal protocol at the core of most messaging apps.
Byte ordering, or boiled egg orientation, endianness is important! Dr Steve Bagley on the computer science topic named after something from an 18th century novel....
Byte ordering, or boiled egg orientation, endianness is important! Dr Steve Bagley on the computer science topic named after something from an 18th century novel....
After our password cracking video people wanted to see "Beast" the machine Mike used. The team have been improving the setup though... Joe Best and Aaron Jackson explain.
After our password cracking video people wanted to see "Beast" the machine Mike used. The team have been improving the setup though... Joe Best and Aaron Jackson explain.
Analysing big data stored on a cluster is not easy. Spark allows you to do so much more than just MapReduce. Rebecca Tickle takes us through some code.
Analysing big data stored on a cluster is not easy. Spark allows you to do so much more than just MapReduce. Rebecca Tickle takes us through some code.
