Amazon raises the price of a Prime membership, Wordle acquired, Android adopts iMessage reactions, Tablet and Chromebook sales, Netflix adds an easy way clean up your Continue Watching history, a debit card with rewards points, a startup launches high...
Yesterday
My new favorite AI assistant, tech support scams & Apple’s foldable (193, September 26, 2026)
Snapdragon focuses on AI: Qualcomm’s new chips aim to run more AI directly on phones, improving speed and reducing reliance on the cloud. Google Book preview: Android-based laptops bring native apps and built-in AI tools, starting around $900. New hardware demos: Rich tries a hap ... Show More
1h 43m
Sep 19
Meta’s new Muse delivers, Siri gets smart & Apple Store secrets (192, September 19, 2026)
AI gets more useful and more concerning: Rich says to use AI and understand it, but question its answers rather than blindly trusting it. AI can provide emotional support: Caller Bonnie used ChatGPT to help process the loss of her dog, while Bridget Todd explained why emotional c ... Show More
1h 47m
Sep 12
iPhone Duo wins me over, hackers bypass 2FA & how to make your smart TV dumb (191, September 12, 2026)
Apple launches the $2,000 iPhone Duo, its first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer screen, 7.6-inch inner display, MagSafe and Apple Pencil support. iPhone Duo software could be its biggest advantage, with apps optimized for the foldable screen instead of simply being stretched large ... Show More
1h 44m
Oct 2018
Tue. 10/02 - Choose Your Own Adventure, But For Netflix
Amazon raises its minimum wage, Tesla’s hitting its Model 3 marks, another new California law could change the face of Tech Boards of Directors and Netflix wants us to choose our own adventure. Links: Amazon raises minimum wage to $15 for all US employees (CNBC) The Story of Henr ... Show More
16m 29s
Jul 2018
Fri. 7/20 - New Tesla is a "Rainbow-Farting Space Ship"
WhatsApp limits forwards, Microsoft announces earnings, emergency alerts on Netflix, grocery chain Kroger throws shade at Amazon Prime Day, and the Weekend Longreads Suggestions. Links:WhatsApp will drastically limit forwarding across the globe to stop the spread of fake news, fo ... Show More
17m 49s
Sep 2023
Fri. 09/22 – Microsoft… Wins?
The UK CMA looks like it’s folding, so the Microsoft/Activision acquisition can go through now? YouTube unveils some cool AI tools. Amazon is adding ads to Prime Video and raising the price. And, of course, the weekend longreads suggestions. Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Nutrisense. ... Show More
16m 43s
Jan 2020
Fri. 01/31 - Did Uber and DoorDash Almost Merge?
Amazon earnings, the new Apple Maps is rolling out in the US, Uber and DoorDash held merger talks at Softbank’s behest, who’s number two to TikTok in short form videos, and of course, the weekend longreads suggestions. Sponsor: Metalab.co Links: Amazon Revenue Jumps on Holiday Sa ... Show More
18m 45s
May 2021
iPhone App Tracking Exodus, Amazon Partners With Tile, Google vs Roku
Apple's new anti-tracking measures making a huge impact, Amazon partners with Tile, Google pulls 4D chess move on Roku. Get a Latercase - https://latercase.com UNBXT Hat - https://bit.ly/31LMIgK --- Subscribe for more internet + tech news. Email questions to will [at] lewlater d ... Show More
57m 47s
Sep 2020
Amazon announces Ring security drone, new Echo devices, a gaming service, and a whole lot more
Nilay, Dieter, and Dan discuss all the important announcements from Amazon's fall hardware event this week, from a security drone for your home to a new cloud gaming service. Stories discussed this week: CDC removes guidance about airborne spread of the coronavirus Averting a COV ... Show More
1h 25m