Episodes
On this special episode of Last Week in Tech, the team goes over Apple's announcements from today's Worldwide Developers Conference (http://pops.ci/jH1FUM), and reflects on how the company has delivered on its promises from last year (http://pops.ci/ncTWgy). Email us questions, suggestions, or unabashed compliments at [email protected] or tweet us at www.twitter.com/LastWeekInTech. For all the stories we discussed and more, head to pops.ci/lwit. For all of Popular Science's technology...
Published 06/04/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -breaks down all the possible streaming services you can subscribe to these days (http://pops.ci/NCxhHj) -debates the cost of Internet content -shows off some of their favorite new pieces of tech gear -and compares their Klout scores while exploring the concept of digital identity and ratings Email us questions, suggestions, or unabashed compliments at [email protected] or tweet us at www.twitter.com/LastWeekInTech. For all the stories we...
Published 05/21/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -dives into the applications and implications of Google's new AI-powered digital assistant program Google Duplex (http://pops.ci/D0Ch5J) -formulates why Google is encouraging users to spend less time on Android devices (http://pops.ci/CkaLAp) -talks tech that improves in function and beauty (and somehow makes mini-disc players relevant again) (http://pops.ci/3iiBIG) -and rounds up all the latest news on self-driving vehicles...
Published 05/14/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -explains why and how tech reporters incorrectly dismissed the iPhone X -breaks down the highlights of Facebook's F8 developers conference, including Facebook's new dating app (http://pops.ci/GTQ3VH) -and analyzes how safe flying is in light of mutliple high-profile emergency and unscheduled landings (http://pops.ci/z3cSHn) Email us questions, suggestions, or unabashed compliments at [email protected] or tweet us at...
Published 05/07/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -explains why you're getting updated Privacy Policy & Terms of Service emails from every website (http://pops.ci/7boj2k) -debates if Gmail's new design and features are good or bad (http://pops.ci/AF4PhN) -and drives it home with Amazon's new service that will deliver packages to your car trunk (http://pops.ci/o0oRmC) For all the stories we discussed and more, head to http://pops.ci/lwit. For all of Popular Science's technology stories,...
Published 04/30/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -breaks down Apple's iPhone eating robot "Daisy" (http://pops.ci/4CQ0Am) -discusses the current state and potential of virtual reality with author/WIRED platforms editor Peter Rubin (https://futurepresencebook.com) -and runs away with Nike's 3D-printed shoe that debuted at the London Marathon yesterday (http://pops.ci/GG12vT) Plus, the return of Billy, PopSci's personal shopper! For all the stories we discussed and more, head to pops.ci/lwit.
Published 04/23/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -recaps what you need to know about Mark Zuckerberg's 11 hours testifying before Congress to sound smart to your friends and family (http://pops.ci/yOBniv) -debates the merits of laptops vs tablets and the future of laptop design (http://pops.ci/DMaODS) -and explains the current state of space tourism and why Virgin Galactic is back in the news. Watch and vote for our touching, heartbreaking film on Laika the space dog: pops.ci/webby For all...
Published 04/16/18
On this episode of Last Week in Tech, the team: -drinks wine while discussing how the alcohol industry is going green (http://pops.ci/qIL0Cd) -discusses what the EPA fuel standard rollbacks will mean for consumers and manufacturers (http://pops.ci/DFrYDL) -explains how internet browsing works thanks to the Domain Name System—and how you can choose your own DNS (http://pops.ci/x9SJQq) -and debates the merits of online privacy and user agreements, including using VPNs and the continuing fallout...
Published 04/09/18
PopSci's tech team explores the tech news of the week, including Apple's iPad event in Chicago, Spotify's new Discover tool, the new GoPro Hero, and updates on the fallout after last week's news about Facebook and Uber.
Published 04/02/18
The PopSci tech team dives into the biggest tech stories of the week—Facebook's 50-million user data issue with Cambridge Analytica and Uber's self-driving car that fatally struck a pedestrian—as well as lighter topics in our new "lightning round" and the introduction of the PopSci personal shopper.
Published 03/26/18
The Popular Science tech team discusses digital representation, self-driving fleets of cars, Fortnite coming to iOS, and more.
Published 03/16/18
The Popular Science tech team discusses some of the big stories from the last week: Samsung's TV smart hub, the Samsung Galaxy S9, Amazon's Alexa creepily laughing, Blackberry suing Facebook, and Moviepass mayhem.
Published 03/12/18