Stories discussed this week:
The disappointing truth about antibody testing
Apple is giving $10 million to COVID-19 testing kit company
FDA authorizes CRISPR-based test for COVID-19
Sen. Ed Markey wants the FCC to rethink its broadband deployment plans
An Amazon warehouse worker in New York has died of COVID-19
An Amazon VP’s resignation has cast a spo ... Show More
Yesterday
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
Aug 31
Can Fairphone survive the US market
Skyrocketing RAM prices put a spotlight on product longevity and repairability, which makes this a particularly apt time for Fairphone to launch its first smartphone sold directly in the United States. Today, David Imel talks to CEO Raymond van Eck about the Fairphone 6+, the com ... Show More
25m 44s
Aug 28
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
This week Apple announced a Mac Mini made for AI and a Mac Studio made for AI, both with faster M6 and M5 Pro chips made for AI. But that's all an amuse-bouche to Sept. 9's (expected) main course: the long-awaited folding iPhone. Nilay Patel, Jake Kastrenakes, and David Imel run ... Show More
1h 33m
Nov 2021
Apple finally did it.......
Apple self-repair, Windows 11 Rollout, Intel Security Flaw, and more!
0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Apple's Face Turn
1:02 - Microsoft will be getting pushy
1:39 - Another Intel security flaw!
2:35 - Sponsor - Brilliant
3:22 - Xbox Cloud Gaming
3:50 - Amazon says goodbye to UK Visa! ... Show More
6m 35s
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
<p>This week saw the surprise release of a new iPad mini, and the predictable criticisms of it, plus more rumors of the future of the Apple Vision Pro.</p><p><strong>Contact your hosts:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@williamgallagher_">@williamgallagher_ on ... Show More
