Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrying out Friend, the Viral AI Necklace
Making friends can be hard. So, 23-year-old Avi Schiffmann decided to create his own Friend, a wearable AI device that he says “bottles” the best hum…
9 months, 1 week ago
Is It Actually Possible to Control Kids’ Screen Time?
Trying to get kids to spend less time online is an uphill battle. It can be hard to keep track of parental controls, especially when they function di…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
We Tried Smart Glasses to See If They’re Worth the Hype
Smart glasses aren’t a new idea, but they’re having a moment in Silicon Valley. With sleeker designs and AI-enhanced capabilities, the newest models …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Our Feeds are Filled with AI Slop—and What to Do about It
With the launch of apps like OpenAI’s Sora 2, creating videos with AI is easier than ever. On our feeds, it’s getting harder to spot AI-generated vid…
10 months ago
What We’ve Learned in One Year of Terms of Service
This week marks a special milestone for Terms of Service! It’s been one year of demystifying technology and talking about how to engage with new tool…
10 months, 1 week ago
Crypto ATM Scams are on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know
Cryptocurrency ATM machines have become a prime tool for scammers to seize money from victims — in some cases, tens of thousands of dollars. How do t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Have We Gotten Worse at Reading?
Over the past few decades, we have all collectively gotten worse at reading. Is our ever-increasing screen time part of the problem? Or could new tec…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Tech Helping Humans Understand Animal Communication
What if we could understand what the animals around us are saying? It’s the subject of countless movies and thought experiments, and something many o…
11 months ago
Billionaire Investor Frank McCourt on Why We Should Control Our Own Data
Frank McCourt was one of the first investors to make a bid to buy TikTok earlier this year, with a promise to give users more control over their own …
11 months, 1 week ago
Why Tech Platforms Are Now Asking for Your Age
Tech platforms are increasingly trying to figure out how old you are. Why is this happening? And should you be worried about handing over your inform…
11 months, 2 weeks ago