Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA robot programmed to act like a small child works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Robin is an artificial intelligence-powered therapeutic robot programmed to act like a little girl as it provides emotional support at nursing homes …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, saying they are forcin…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ford Motor Co. is moving its world headquarters for the 1st time in nearly 70 years
Ford is moving its headquarters (HQ) for the first time in seven decades. The company's current headquarters, colloquially called “The Glass House,” …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet the older Australians riding waves and rowing rivers to stay fit and connected
From surfing the waves to paddling along the powerful Fitzroy River, people in Queensland, Australia are discovering creative ways to keep active as …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Google’s top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation’s most needed skill
A top Google scientist and 2024 Nobel laureate said that the most important skill for the next generation will be "learning how to learn" to keep pac…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
From the court to the page: Stephen Curry’s ‘Shot Ready’ reveals his secrets
Stephen Curry is going down memory lane, though he still has eyes on what’s next. Curry's book Shot Ready was released in September, and the immedia…
10 months ago
Albania’s prime minister appoints an AI-generated ‘minister’ to tackle corruption
Albania's prime minister tapped an artificial intelligence-generated "minister" to tackle corruption and promote transparency and innovation in his n…
10 months ago
No TikTok, no Instagram: Chilean school blocks phones and students rediscover real-world connections
Volleyball, basketball, ping pong, dancing rehearsals or simple chats. Dozens of teens are rediscovering how to reconnect to the real world after a s…
10 months ago
Tokyo’s used condominium prices reach record highs
Used condominium prices in the Tokyo metropolitan area have hit an all-time high, a trend driven by a combination of factors, including a shortage of…
10 months ago
California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus
Braxton Kimura dreads eating at restaurants. The California teenager is severely allergic to peanuts, shellfish and most tree nuts. Consuming even a …
10 months ago