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John Deere's Self-Driving Tractor Stirs Debate on AI in Farming 07.01.2022 7:42

The automation, and control of the resulting data, raise questions about the role of human farmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Year In, Biden’s China Policy Looks a Lot Like Trump’s 05.01.2022 10:57

The administration has toned down the anti-China rhetoric, but it has maintained and expanded economic sanctions—and plans a “diplomatic boycott” of the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Company Has a Way to Replace Plastic in Clothing 04.01.2022 11:43

Natural Fiber Welding uses an innovative process to treat cotton and make it behave more like synthetic fibers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Morbid War Over Online Obituaries 03.01.2022 11:25

“Obituary pirates” scrape websites and publish their own versions of death notices, reaping commissions on flowers and gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VCs Lavished Startups With Cash in 2021. Now Comes the Hard Part 30.12.2021 7:31

“Is it a casino or the future of tech? Everyone’s trying to figure that out.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face Recognition Is Being Banned—but It’s Still Everywhere 29.12.2021 9:44

Two dozen cities and states prohibit use of the tech. But it’s on phones and is increasingly used in airports and in banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Y Combinator Changed the World 28.12.2021 15:04

As if launching Airbnb, Stripe, and Dropbox weren’t enough, the famous accelerator has had an outsize—and mixed—impact on all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs Are Open for Business 23.12.2021 11:46

A new report finds more people, particularly those in minority groups, are starting new ventures amid the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Digital Bank Is Designed for the LGBTQ+ Community 22.12.2021 8:17

New York-based Daylight is rethinking fintech with a social twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking a ‘Flexible Job’? Beware the Never-Ending Workday 21.12.2021 9:45

The rise of “asynchronous” working has great potential for companies and employees alike—but it comes with unexpectedly rigid downsides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered 20.12.2021 11:48

Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It 17.12.2021 10:53

A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's $2B for Broadband on Reservations. It Won't Be Enough 16.12.2021 8:55

The recently approved US infrastructure law aims to close the digital divide for Native peoples. But the demand far outstrips the money allocated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Will Work Look Like in 2022? (Hint: Not the Metaverse) 15.12.2021 11:00

Here’s what industry leaders think about the future of work, from changing office hours to, yes, staying in the meatspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Crypto Can Expect From Twitter’s New CEO 14.12.2021 13:38

@jack is out at Twitter, but his crypto-mania is alive and well under Parag Agrawal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta’s Failed Giphy Deal Could End Big Tech’s Spending Spree 13.12.2021 10:37

There was a time, not so long ago, when Meta’s big-money deal to acquire Giphy would have been waved through. No more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Do DVDs Still Exist? 10.12.2021 11:29

Some people still buy them—though not necessarily who you’d think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Watch World Is Finally Being Forced to Embrace Ecommerce 09.12.2021 9:23

Digital retail came into its own during lockdown, yet amazingly some watch brands still haven’t committed to online sales. Now time is running out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robots Won’t Close the Warehouse Worker Gap Anytime Soon 08.12.2021 10:51

Even Amazon’s new AI-powered machines aren’t nearly capable enough to handle the most important fulfillment tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Great Resignation? Tech Workers Try a Great Reconsideration Instead 07.12.2021 8:12

More Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before. Some engineers are finding new workplaces to prioritize their own wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Luck Trying to Fix the Supply Chain Crisis 06.12.2021 11:45

The system of getting things from A to B is broken. Fixing it will involve rethinking how pretty much everything moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Chip Shortage Drags On and On … and On 03.12.2021 9:41

Demand is still surging, but it takes time to build new factories. And a history of highs and lows may deter some investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Doerr Wants to Stop Climate Change—With OKRs 02.12.2021 11:57

Plus: Bill Gates’ climate plan, real estate in the metaverse, and a different kind of mirrorworld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twitter Blue Is for People Who Love Reading the News 01.12.2021 6:03

The platform's first subscription feature has a specific target audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Don’t Have to WFH at Home—Try These Places Instead 30.11.2021 10:20

Mix up your new normal by seeking out quirky local coworking spaces—or find some inspiration in a museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices