Episodes

April 6, 2018

Friday, Apr. 6, 2018 - Facebook Labels Political Ads

Facebook labels political ads, cryptocurrencies might run afoul of GDPR, SpaceX can’t post videos from space, bots help you beat parking tickets, the weekend longreads and what’s the story behind Fortnite? Stories and Longre…
April 5, 2018

Thursday, Apr. 5, 2018 - Zuckerberg's PR Offensive

Zuckerberg’s Q&A with reporters, possible social media regulations, Trump may hate Amazon but Uncle Sam seems to love ‘em, a dreaded 51% attack in crypto, and a new home for Moviefone. Stories:How the Government Could Fix Fa…
April 4, 2018

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2018 - The YouTube Shooting Incident

Everything we know about yesterday’s shooting incident at YouTube, rumors of iphones with curved glass, Zuckerberg’s going to testify to congress, Apple poaches Google’s AI chief, and a smart piece about social media overloa…
April 3, 2018

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2018 - Spotify's Stock Debut

Spotify debuts on the stock market, but it needs to depend less on record labels, Trump seems serious about Amazon, your favorite messaging app is changing, Panera has a data leak and Swedes turn against a cash-free future. …
April 2, 2018

Monday, April 2, 2018 - Apple to Drop Intel?

Is Apple replacing Intel’s chips? Is Grindr leaking users’ HIV status? Cloudflare wants to protect your browsing privacy, Zuckerberg gives a longer interview, Macron talks AI, a profile of Amazon’s headquarters search and ho…
March 30, 2018

Friday, Mar. 30, 2018 - The Facebook Memo Controversy

An internal Facebook memo causes controversy, Under Armour was hacked, SpaceX gets FCC approval for satellite internet, utility companies dream of electric sheep cars, and the weekend long read suggestions. Stories from: @o…
March 29, 2018

Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018 - The Big Microsoft Re-Org

A big re-org at Microsoft, Facebook cuts out third party ad data, iOS 11.3 is out, Trump tweets his “concerns” about Amazon, Atlanta is digitally held hostage and Ripple donates to charity. Tweets from: @tomwarren, @caro_mil…
March 28, 2018

Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018 - Facebook Privacy Shortcuts

Facebook introduces Privacy Shortcuts, Trump is “obsessed” with Amazon, Waze launches local ads, Shyp shuts down, video streaming will get faster and there’s more music now than ever! Stories from: @harrymccracken, @NeilSha…
March 27, 2018

Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018 - Apple's New iPad

Apple's new iPad, Arizona bans Uber test cars, Zuckerberg won't talk to Parliament but might talk to Congress, Foxconn buys Belkin, Apple goes to Hollywood, and will the streaming explosion revive piracy? Stories from: @kobl…
March 26, 2018

Monday, Mar. 26, 2018 - The First Chrome OS Tablets

The first Chrome OS tablet, Uber exits Southeast Asia, Tim Cook thinks Facebook should be regulated, The Fitbit Versa smartwatch, and a billion dollar ATM hacker gang is taken down. Stories from: @thepacketrat, @VranicaWSJ T…
March 23, 2018

Friday, Mar. 23, 2018 - The Dropbox IPO

Low-cost iPads are coming, Dropbox IPOs, touchscreen issues with Galaxy S9s, Craigslist pulls all personal ads, and the weekend long-read suggestions. Long-reads links:How IKEA's future-living lab created an augmented realit…
March 22, 2018

Thursday, Mar. 22, 2018 - The Zuckerberg Interviews

Zuckerberg's interviews analyzed, Instagram updates the feed, IBM accused of age discrimination, early Oculus Go reviews and a wi-fi wine bottle bites the dust. Credits: Produced by @brianmcc and the @techmeme staff Music by…
March 21, 2018

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 - Zuckerberg Responds

Zuckerberg speaks out about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Siri will read your hidden messages, Travis Kalanick's new gig, Facebook Messenger's new features, YouTube's increased ad load, Google gobbles Lytro, and everyone …
March 20, 2018

Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2018 - Google Wants to Save Journalism

Google wants to support journalism, more on the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica saga, more on the self-driving car fatality, YouTube rolls out a “go live” feature, and scandal rocks the world of HQ Trivia. Credits: Produced by …
March 19, 2018

Monday, Mar. 19, 2018 - The Facebook Bombshell Fallout

The fallout from the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica story summarized, Facebook launches a Patreon, a self-driving car kills a pedestrian and Apple might be making its own screens. Credits: Produced by @brianmcc and the @techme…
March 16, 2018

Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 - Apple Takes a Field Trip

Apple takes a field trip, a small town bans bitcoin, Rihanna doesn't accept Snapchat's apology, Adobe transforms itself, and Lyft tests subscriptions. Stories from, @DMOberhaus and @oliviasolon; tweet-analysis from @ow Weeke…
March 15, 2018

Thursday, Mar. 15, 2018 - How Amazon Conquers

Apple's troubles with Siri, Amazon's had an amazing last three years, but it didn't kill Toys "R" Us, Nest launches a video doorbell, Google answers with no search results, and Drake crashes Twitch. Stories from @ShiraOvide …
March 14, 2018

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 - Theranos Charged with Fraud

Theranos Charged with Fraud, Google bans crypto ads, YouTube fights conspiracy theories, a startup that wants to kill you, Google Maps for games, and Twitter comes after Snap. Credits: Produced by @brianmcc and the @techmeme…
March 13, 2018

Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2018 - Trump trumps Broadcom

Trump trumps Broadcom, Larry Page and flying taxis, alleged flaws in AMD chips, Spotify playlist payola, checking in with Lyft, ranking tech brands and WWDC dates are announced. Credits: Produced by @brianmcc and the @techme…
March 12, 2018

Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 - Apple Buys Texture

Apple acquires Texture, details on the Dropbox IPO, drone deliveries might be coming soon, Twitter attacks tweetdecking, more on the Broadcom/Qualcomm story, and an interesting story out of the bitcoin world. Here's what hap…
March 9, 2018

Fri. 03/09 - Obama to Netflix

Waymo joins the self-driving truck party, Twitter wants you to go verify yourself, Snap wants to break even, Facebook streams Major League Baseball, some weekend long-reads, and why that Obama going to Netflix story is a tec…
March 8, 2018

Thu. 03/08 - Galaxy S9 Reviews

Galaxy S9 reviews, Travis Kalanick's new fund, Google wants to AMP the web, most Netflix is watched on TVs, a Star Wars TV show, and yesterday's Alexa laughter led to a lot of Twitter jokes. Credits: Produced by @brianmcc an…
March 7, 2018

Wed. 03/07 - Android P Released To Developers

Android P is released to developers, Blackberry sues Facebook, sources speak of possible Snap layoffs, an interesting Peter Thiel interview, and actually, much more.... Credits: Produced by @brianmcc and the @techmeme staff…
March 6, 2018

Tue. 03/06 - Google Ads AI to Drones?

Google adds AI to drones, Uber trucks start hauling cargo, reading the Uber tea leaves, Washington State brings back net neutrality, Bumble bans guns, and Dyson cuts the cord. Literally. Google says it provides TensorFlow AP…