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Making Surfing More Sustainable
Episode 408
The great irony in the sport of surfing is that the process of making a surfboard puts a great deal of strain on the environment. The various chemica…
6 years, 11 months ago
Samsung’s Innovation Dilemma
Episode 407
What’s a giant consumer electronics maker to do when it notices that younger customers are more interested in paying for experiences, rather than thi…
6 years, 11 months ago
YouTube’s Latest Beauty Scandal
Episode 406
Beauty product reviews on YouTube aren’t just about beauty products and internet capitalism. They’re a conduit for drama, loyalty politics, and “canc…
6 years, 11 months ago
If You Build It, They Will I/O
Episode 405
Developer conferences aren’t just a chance for tech companies to incentivize app makers and show off the latest tricks and tools in software. The eve…
6 years, 11 months ago
The Making of Adam Savage
Episode 404
You might know Adam Savage as the co-host of the television show MythBusters, as the editor of Tested.com, or as the host of countless web videos tha…
7 years ago
Preserving Your Right to Repair Your Gadgets
Episode 403
What happens when your drop your phone and shatter the screen? Or when its battery starts to grow noticeably weaker? These common technological woes …
7 years ago
What Happens to Uber After Its IPO?
Episode 402
Uber filed to go public this week. No big surprise there; everyone in the industry has been waiting months for the ride-hailing giant to hit the acce…
7 years ago
Introducing Citadel Dropouts: A Game of Thrones Podcast
We’re confused about what exactly this hoped-for Targaryen Restoration is about, politically. And is Game of Thrones, like, good anymore? Laura Hudso…
7 years ago
Reporting From Syria
Episode 401
This week, we’re joined by a special guest: freelance war correspondent Kenneth R. Rosen. Ken is working on a series of stories for WIRED about the r…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Case for Male Birth Control
Episode 400
Hormonal male contraception is not a new idea––in fact, researchers have been working on solutions for men the pill was invented for women. But early…
7 years, 1 month ago