This week, we look at how regulatory pressure might deflate—or even kill—the nicotine vaping industry in the US.
podcasts
The Metaverse is Still Messy
This week, we talk with author and venture capitalist Matthew Ball about the metaverse and whether this next generation of the internet will ever really materialize.
Slack Thinks You Need Another Video Conferencing App
This week, we talk about Slack’s new video huddle feature and what it means for how we talk online.
The Many Possible Futures of Streaming Television
This week on Gadget Lab, we reckon with streaming’s growing pains and think ahead to what watching TV will be like in five or 10 years.
What It Was Like to Attend Apple’s WWDC In Person Again
This week, we run down all of the announcements from the developer conference, which two of us got to witness in the flesh. Kinda.
Texting Is a Hellscape. Is There a Way Out?
This week, we think of ways to fix the anxiety-inducing mess known as mobile messaging.
How to Get Started Biking
This week, we cover the basics of cycling for fun and transportation, including selecting, maintaining, and accessorizing your two-wheeler.
Yes, We Want a Pixel Watch
This week, we discuss all the news from Google I/O, including Android 13, translation glasses, and that fancy new wearable.
Kara Swisher’s Take on Twitter
This week, the journalist and entrepreneur joins us to talk about the changes Elon Musk could bring to his new social network.
What Snap’s Liftoff Means for the Social Media Company
This week, we discuss Snap’s new “selfie drone” and what its arrival says about the company’s ambitions.