Phones weren’t always smart! In this episode, we’ll talk about how phones changed over time, starting with big, heavy ones that could only make calls. We’ll learn how they got smaller, faster, and smarter, turning into the smartphones we use today. We’ll talk about cool inventions like touchscreens, apps, and how phones became like tiny computers in our pock ... Show More
Jun 13
How Books Changed the World
Imagine a world without books—how would we learn new things or hear amazing stories? Long ago, people used stone tablets and clay to write down information. As time went on, they discovered how to make paper from plants, which made writing much easier. People began to bind paper ... Show More
9m 27s
Jun 7
Heroes of Lexington and Concord
In the towns of Lexington and Concord, an important event in American history took place. It was April 1775, and tensions were high between the American colonists and British soldiers. The British wanted to take away weapons from the colonists, but the colonists were ready to sta ... Show More
11m 33s
Mar 2025
Phones Are Finally Fun Again!
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David first dig into all of the weird products that are coming out of Mobile World Congress 2025! Topics range from solar smartphones to briefcase displays and extra long laptops. There are a ton of weird gadgets and it's great. Then, they go over ... Show More
1h 24m
Jul 2025
Technology and Your Toddler
Nowadays, most kids can navigate a tablet better than their parents. Is this a bad thing? With all this modern technology, how do we continue to provide a safe environment for our kids but still allow them to learn and have fun on our smartphones, tablets and all the other gadget ... Show More
38m 2s
Jul 2024
Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone
Your phone is designed to suck you in. You might use it to check the weather or look up directions, only to find yourself doomscrolling on social media. If you're worried about your screen time or find it difficult to unplug, switching to a simple phone could help, says Jose Brio ... Show More
21m 9s
Mar 2025
China has some big ideas about smartphones
In this episode, what's old is new again, and what's new is... AI again. The Verge's Allison Johnson and Dominic Preston join David to discuss their experience at Mobile World Congress 2025, where they saw the latest devices from Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, and others — and found th ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2018
Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Note 9
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone with a bigger screen, bigger battery, double the storage, Bluetooth S-Pen and a more intelligent camera. Here are my first impressions and what you need to know about this $1000 <a href="http://device.Watch" target="_blank" rel="norefe ... Show More
8m 16s
Jun 2025
Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?
Back in 2023, Cal gave a detailed deep dive that described the three phases of scientific understanding of smartphones, social media, and kids. In today’s episode, Cal argues that we’ve entered a fourth phase; one that will finally lead to (perhaps rapid) cultural changes about w ... Show More
1h 4m