The Messy Feud Over Who Controls TikTok
This week, we discuss how the fight over the app might shape US tech policy and US-China relations for years to come. …
Apple Wants You to Smash That Subscribe Button
This week, we break down Apple’s latest announcements, from new hardware to its push into bundles and home workouts. …
Alexa, Play My Alibi: The Smart Home Gets Taken to Court
This week, we discuss the growing trend of data from smart speakers and other connected devices being used to solve crimes. …
How Secure Are Your Texts, Really?
This week, we discuss the ins and outs of encrypted messaging apps and videochat services—and why you should probably be using them. …
Who Needs a Folding Phone, Anyway?
This week, we look at the Microsoft Surface Duo and wonder if an expensive, dual-screen device like this one feels relevant, or just needlessly extravagant. …
Do You Really Need to Spend More Than $400 on a Phone?
This week, we discuss the growing trend of mid-range smartphones, why they’re good, and why they’re bad. …
The Pandemic Put Amazon in a Prime Position
This week, we list the Amazon Prime benefits you don’t know about, and tell you how to take advantage of them while you shelter in place. …
What Would Happen If TikTok Was Banned?
This week, we discuss whether the Chinese-owned app is as much of a security risk as some claim, and where everyone would go if the platform went dark. …
Remember TV on the Internet Before Netflix? Neither Do We
This week, Recode’s Peter Kafka joins us to talk about Netflix’s dominance over the entertainment industry and how the streaming landscape continues to change. …
The Ways We’re Fighting Back Against Doomscrolling
This week, Angela Watercutter joins us to talk about why it’s hard to unglue your eyes from bad news on social media. Plus, we share our tips for putting down the phone. …