Nilay, David, and Richard Lawler take on a big week in confusing news stories. First, they talk through the latest from Elon Musk's DOGE, which is running rampant through government computer systems with little pushback. Then they explain the latest on the US government's tariff strategy, and the mass confusion it's causing across tech. Then they pivot away ... Show More
Sep 1
What the AI overlords get wrong about being alive
Elizabeth Lopatto recently wrote about Mark Zuckerberg's 6,500-word AI manifesto in her piece, "Mark Zuckerberg doesn't understand how to live." Today, she joins guest host David Imel and senior wearables reviewer Victoria Song for a freewheeling discussion about what happens whe ... Show More
40m 53s
Nov 2024
DOJ's Google Breakup Plan, Nvidia's Earnings, and Comcast's Cable Spin-off
Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia's latest blockbuster earnings, the DOJ's proposal that Google sell its Chrome browser, and Comcast's plan to spin off its cable networks into a new company. Plus, the latest additions to the Trump administration, and Elon Musk and Vivek Rameswamy lau ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2020
Elon Musk Gets Hacked, Last-Minute Smartphone Season Leaks, & a 12K Video Camera!
It's a virtual grab-bag of tech news topics this week! First we recap the great Twitter hack of 2020, where celebrities like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and even Barack Obama had their accounts compromised. We then take a quick look at Black Magic's new 12K (Yes, 12K!) video camera an ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2025
Tesla’s Robotaxi Test Takes to the Streets
This week, there's a ton of news to go over! Marques, Andrew, and David start with off talking about Mario Kart World before digging into Samsung Galaxy Unpacked rumors. Then they talk about Apple CarPlay Ultra and Tesla's Robotaxi event in Austin before trying to explain the NBA ... Show More
1h 28m