Today on the flagship podcast of what the future of Kindle turns out to be:
We’re once again trying out a couple of our favorite new show formats.
In Version History, we talk through the whole story of Quibi, from its early days as NewTV to its extremely ill-timed launch to its ultimate demise.
From Variety: Quibi Has Raised $1.75B After Closing $750M Ro ... Show More
Today
Maybe it's real, maybe it's Sora
Say this for OpenAI: it's very good at raising money, and it's very good at getting attention. David and Jake are joined by The Verge's Hayden Field to talk about OpenAI's demo day, the company's app store plans, why it's trying to build every possible ChatGPT feature all at the ... Show More
1h 29m
Oct 7
Google's extreme smart home makeover
Oh, you thought AI was just in your browser and on your phone? Well, the AI is coming from inside the house. The Verge's Jen Pattison Tuohy and Google's Anish Kattukaran both join the show to discuss last week's Google smart home news, including the company's big bet on the Gemin ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 5
Version History: Hoverboards
In 2015, self-balancing scooters (which quickly became known as hoverboards) exploded in popularity, and then began literally exploding. Andrew Hawkins and Sean O’Kane join David Pierce to explore the multiple conflicting origin stories behind the hugely popular rideable, the man ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2024
906. Insights: The FCA tells us about their brand new AI lab
On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by Jessica Rusu, Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer at the FCA.It's been ten years since the UK regulator launched their innovation hub, so we wanted to catch up with them to dive into the le ... Show More
41m 30s
Sep 29
Big Tech Told Kids to Code. The Jobs Didn’t Follow.
For the past decade, a simple message has been delivered to a generation of American students: If you learn to code and complete a computer science degree, you’ll get a job with a six-figure salary.Now, thousands of students who followed the advice are discovering that the promis ... Show More
31m 20s
Aug 8
GPT-5 Arrives, and We Try the New Alexa+
This week, OpenAI released its much-anticipated flagship model, GPT-5. We break down what we know about the upgrade, drawing from our initial testing and a special news briefing with Sam Altman. Then, we explain why we were underwhelmed by Amazon’s new Alexa+, which is powered by ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2025
Saving Barnes and Noble | Industry Expert Jane Friedman Discusses The Resurgence Of Barnes & Noble And The Future Of Bookselling | 4
Publishing industry expert Jane Friedman discusses James Daunt’s transformation of Barnes & Noble, and the threats and opportunities the future holds for traditional booksellers.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now a ... Show More
43m 49s
Aug 2024
Apple Vision Pro exasperations and new iPhone anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast
Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhones coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier iPhones yet to come.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilli ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 10
🤏 “Ozempic iPhone” — Apple’s iPhone “Air”. Ben & Jerry’s revolt. Sphere’s 4D Wizard of Oz. +Anti-Shoe-Startups.
Apple just unveiled the iPhone Air… for Apple, it’s survival by a thousand features.Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is basically the metaverse… and the blockbuster of 2025.Ben & Jerry are calling for their namesake brand to be freed from Unilever.Plus, the hot new startup trend… is no ... Show More
22m 8s
Sep 2
Chris Best of Substack on the Future of Media
What if the future of media isn’t controlled by algorithms or legacy institutions—but by independent voices building directly with their audiences?In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Chris Best, cofounder and CEO of Substack, along with a16z general partners Katherine Bo ... Show More
46m 23s