Cars Are Just Software Now
This week, we discuss how the increased use of sensors, chips, and software in cars is changing how we buy, drive, and maintain our vehicles. Continue reading Cars Are Just Software Now
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Meta Is Still Betting on a VR Revolution That May Never Come
This week, we discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitions for growing virtual reality as a platform, and how the new Quest Pro headset fits into that vision. Continue reading Meta Is Still Betting on a VR Revolution That May Never Come
Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race
This week, we talk about the latest Pixel hardware, and why Google’s new smartwatch puts it on even footing with its rivals. Continue reading Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race
The State of the Smart Kitchen
This week, we discuss guided cooking apps, connected appliances, and all things smart (and not so smart) on our countertops. Continue reading The State of the Smart Kitchen
Peloton Row and the Future of At-Home Workouts
This week, we talk about Peloton’s growing product lineup, and whether our days of sweating along to streamed exercise classes at home are over. Continue reading Peloton Row and the Future of At-Home Workouts
VR Is Struggling to Grow Out of Its Awkward Phase
This week, we talk about the Sony PSVR2, the still-secret next Meta headset, and how virtual reality technology needs to improve to earn mainstream acceptance. Continue reading VR Is Struggling to Grow Out of Its Awkward Phase
Welcome to Apple’s Dynamic Island
This week, we round up all the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone (and Watch) launch event. Continue reading Welcome to Apple’s Dynamic Island
How YouTube’s Tumultuous Past Will Shape Its Future
This week on Gadget Lab, we examine YouTube’s history and its role in shaping internet culture. Mark Bergen, author of a new book about the platform, joins us. Continue reading How YouTube’s Tumultuous Past Will Shape Its Future
How to Make the Most of the New US Climate Tax Credits
This week, we tell you how to claim tax discounts by upgrading your home, switching to an EV, and decarbonizing your life. Continue reading How to Make the Most of the New US Climate Tax Credits
How a Hacked Tractor Added Fuel to the Right-to-Repair Movement
This week, we discuss the latest John Deere tractor hack and its broader implications for repair rights advocates. Continue reading How a Hacked Tractor Added Fuel to the Right-to-Repair Movement