This week, Steven Levy fills us in on the Blue Origin launch, its implications, and why so many billionaires are obsessed with space travel.
Gadget Lab Podcast
Why WeWork Didn’t Work
We talk to the authors of a new book about the notorious coworking startup and its charismatic cofounder, Adam Neumann.
So, You Want to Try an Ebike? Here’s What to Know
This week we discuss the proliferation of ebikes in bike-share networks, as well as the explosive growth of private ebike ownership.
The Alarming Blind Spots in Health Care AI
Artificial intelligence promises to make medicine smarter. But what happens when these software systems don’t work as advertised?
As the Nation Reopens, Americans Are on the Road Again
With Covid-19 travel restrictions relaxing, citizens are boarding planes, trains, busses, and rideshares in increasing numbers. This week, we look at how that’s going.
Apple Wants to Control Your Universe
This week, we talk about all things WWDC and Apple’s quest for worldwide gadget domination.
Get Your Covid Vaccine, Win a Million Dollars
This week we unpack the behavioral science behind vaccine lotteries and why a life-changing amount of cash will motivate humans to get their shots.
How Humanity’s Obsession With Color Shaped Our Modern World
This week, we talk about how the technology we’ve invented to more accurately re-create colors has driven whole civilizations.
Android’s Getting Brighter and Bubblier, and We Can’t Wait
This week, we recap the news out of Google IO, including Android’s new look and Project Starline’s holographic video booth.
Muchos Bezos: Inside Amazon’s Empire With Author Brad Stone
This week, we talk to the author and journalist about his new book on the retail giant and its famous boss.