Apple Co-Founder and Tech pioneer Steve Wozniak explores the cutting-edge advancements that have the potential to redefine our world. With the help of his team, The Woz delves into the minds and creations of visionaries who are pushing the boundaries of science, technology and innovation all in an effort to change the world!
Educational, motivational, cool and fun, this blend between Mythbusters and Mark Rober connects scientists and innovators with the legendary Woz to receive valuable insights and perspectives on the real-life application and future of their creations.
THE VISIONARY
The man who changed the planet with technology is out to do it again. America’s favorite uncle, The Woz, brings the perfect blend of infectious enthusiasm, relatable personality, and profound expertise to this unscripted series.
His tech-savvy, down to earth charm will make even the most complex concepts accessible and engaging for viewers of all backgrounds. With Woz at the helm, every episode is an entertaining exploration of the latest innovations, inspiring audiences to dream big and embrace the wonders of the digital age.
SHOW FORMAT
THE INTRO & THE HOOK
Woz begins by reflecting on the history of tech and his own groundbreaking contributions. He then poses the question to hook our audience… i.e. “Can drones really be used to save lives in Africa? Let’s take a look…”
EXPLORING THE FRONTIER
Woz’s team of experts (The Tech Detectives) pitch him on various innovations they’d like to research. With his blessing, Woz sends his experts all around the world to report back their findings. We’ll follow along with these Tech Detectives and learn all about the latest ground breaking discoveries.
TESTING THE LIMITS
The Woz selects his favorite tech from the episode and has it brought back to his secret testing lab, the Wozlatorium. Within the walls of this cavernous, sophisticated space, The Woz holds court, pushing the limits of each innovation to see if it will hold up against his rigorous standards.
IS IT WOZMAZING?
After some fun, yet arduous testing, Woz passes final judgement, either stating that the idea is amazing and innovative or it’s WOZMAZING and has the potential to change the world!
MEET THE TECH DETECTIVES
Woz’s team will consist of interesting and charismatic characters who are each experts in highly select fields. The inventions and technology they’re researching will be related to their individual areas of expertise. They will carry the bulk of the research segment of the show, similar to that of a investigative reporter. Below are a few examples of who the characters and their areas of expertise could be.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
BIOTECH & GENOMICS
QUANTUM COMPUTING
RENEWABLE ENERGY
SPACE & EXPLORATION
EXPLORING THE FRONTIER
Woz’s team of “Tech Detectives” sets out to uncover the most innovative technologies being developed and how they are helping the world to move forward in a positive way. Through insightful interviews with creators, entertaining demonstrations, and seeing real-world applications, the team dives into the heart of these tech and science innovations and technologies.
At the end of their exploration, they present their findings to Woz from wherever they are around the world, via a virtual meeting. If Woz is intrigued enough, he invites the creators to showcase their work and put it to the ultimate test inside The Wozlatorium.
UNCOVERING TOMORROW
With careful research and pre-production, Woz’s Tech Detectives will be discovering innovations that will not only be interesting to the Woz himself, but to a broader audience as well. These technologies will excite and inspire viewers of all ages and backgrounds. Below are a few examples of emerging ideas that could be featured:
EYE TRACKING DISPLAYS IN CONTACT LENSES
Mojo Vision has developed a prototype lens with a micro-LED display tracked to the eye of the user, ushering in a whole new approach to world of augmented reality.
BIONIC ARM POWERED BY A.I. THOUGHT
SmartArm, a Toronto based startup, has created a prosthetic arm than can think and see for itself using a built-in camera and machine learning algorithms.
LAUNCHING SATELLITES INTO SPACE WITHOUT ROCKETS
SpinLaunch uses a ground-based, electric powered kinetic launch system that delivers a substantially less expensive and environmentally sustainable approach to space access.
FIGHTING WILDFIRES PURELY WITH SOUND
Students at George Mason University created this technology back in 2015. How has this technology evolved since then and is it truly a viable and effective means of fighting large scale wildfires?
TESTING THE LIMITS
Woz and his team welcome the selected creators to test their creations in the Wozlatorium. After outlining the parameters of the test, Woz and his tech detectives will work together to assess the technological performance.
Undoubtedly, this segment will be the most fun portion of the show and the segment everyone can’t wait to see. Blasting watermelons with plasma rays, flying a fleet of drones with no more than a hand gesture, and launching objects at targets with mach-speed, this is a chance for Woz’s inner child to be let loose and run wild.
Regardless of the outcome, Woz provides valuable feedback and shares his vision for the technology’s future potential.
IS IT WOZMAZING?
If the technology has made it this far in the show, clearly it’s amazing. But the real question remains: IS IT “WOZMAZING”? In the end, The Woz has the final say as to whether this new tech is simply interesting and innovative or whether he believes it truly has the potential to change the world.
In his final summary about the technology, if the idea will change the world, he hits the WOZMAZING button and celebratory explosions are triggered, signifying that this tech has the potential to BLOW UP in a big way! After that, who knows? The Woz could offer a scholarship to Woz U, his educational organization, or perhaps he may even put in a call to his good friends Elon or Bill to help take the next steps to fast track this innovation to the world!
TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER WORLD
This isn’t just about the latest and greatest technology. The end goal of the project is to help light the sparks that will create a brighter, more optimistic, and ultimately better world for the future.
From new drone technology that delivers life-saving blood to remote areas in third world countries to panels that utilize AI and nanotechnology to rid pollution from the air in crowded city environments, the tech showcased on this show will instill a sense of hope at the thought of humanity’s ability to innovate, adapt and improve.
NO STRANGER TO ENTERTAINMENT
The Woz is great on camera and has a very fun and friendly presence about him. He knows who he is and isn’t shy about it. His genuine and fun-loving nature carries his time on screen and quickly wins the hearts of those watching.
THE WOZ ON CONAN O'BRIEN
Comfortable on camera and loves to talk when he’s passionate about a subject.
DANCING WITH THE STARS - FINALE
America fell in love with The Woz during his run on Dancing with the Stars.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - AMERICAN GENIUS
A look into Woz’s ability to narrate and tell a story about technology.
2024 BLOOMBERG LIVE INTERVIEW
The Woz reacts to Apple’s long-awaited new artificial intelligence features.