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The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.

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Sep 5, 2024

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Episodes

Epic and Apple Face Off—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 17.08.2020

Apple and Epic go to war over the (I think) outrageous 30% cut that the App Store takes on all in-game sales. Who should win? If the question is a practical one—what is better for innovation and users—then I definitely side with Epic. If it’s a legal one, it gets more complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress leaves without a stimulus package, California tops 600,000 cases, and experts worry about a vaccine for kids- Tech in Two 17.08.2020

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A Spreadsheet Hero Takes on Voter Purging—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 13.08.2020

The story of a spreadsheet hero, analyzing voter databases on nights and weekends, trying to make sure people aren’t purged unfairly. It’s the story about one person using Microsoft Excel to try to make American democracy work better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A low-cost device tests mask efficacy, Covid deaths in the US remain high, and a Florida sheriff bans masks- Tech in Two 13.08.2020

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Kamala Harris's Digital Operation—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 12.08.2020

One reason Kamala Harris might have had an edge? Her very strong digital operation heading into the last months of a campaign that’s going to be entirely digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new survey links vaping to Covid, the world reaches 20 million cases, and researchers questions the efficacy of neck gaiters- Tech in Two 12.08.2020

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Airbnb Goes Public—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 11.08.2020

Airbnb is filing to go public soon. This is a fascinating story about a turnaround at a company where, three months ago, things looked very very bleak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Zealand hits an important milestone, nearly 100,000 children test positive, and drug research is in trouble- Tech in 2 11.08.2020

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What Becomes of WeChat—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 10.08.2020

We’re just beginning to understand the scope and consequences of Trump’s executive order banning WeChat. We still don’t know exactly how far it will extend, but right now we are very much headed to a world with a splinternet---where, in some countries, you can use Chinese tech to access Chinese apps, and in other countries you use Western tech and Western apps. This is not an outcome I’ve wanted,...

Bill Gates sounds off on testing, the digital divide in education widens, and Facebook extends its work-from-home policy- Tech in Two 10.08.2020

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The US falls behind in testing, a study confirms asymptomatic transmission, and Los Angeles threatens to shut off water and power to house parties- Tech in Two 07.08.2020

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Florida tops half a million cases, Novavax delivers promising results, and Clorox wipes may be out until 2021- Tech in Two 06.08.2020

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Covid surges in the midwest, jails spread disease to surrounding communities, and a sleepaway camp leaves more than 250 people infected- Tech in Two 05.08.2020

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The UK rolls out new rapid coronavirus tests, the CDC predicts 11,000 deaths per week, and WIRED shares some tips for staying in touch with loved ones- Tech in Two 04.08.2020

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President Trump Takes Action Against TikTok—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 03.08.2020

Bloomberg reports that the president is going to force the divestment of TikTok. I do not like this decision! Nor do I think it’s justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hong Kong delays elections, the US spends billions on a vaccine deal, and experts look at the impacts of air-conditioning- Tech in Two 03.08.2020

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America's Covid-19 Data Problem—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 31.07.2020

Two weeks ago, HHS stripped the CDC of control of national Covid-19 data. It's the latest in the string of problems with how the country is collecting health data that experts are calling it an "information catastrophe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Herman Cain loses his battle with Covid, Dr. Fauci promotes eye protection, and two states hit record highs for deaths- Tech in Two 31.07.2020

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How Big Is Too Big?—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 30.07.2020

The big anti-trust hearings were today! A lot happened. But my ultimate conclusions:1) These companies are too big. They distort markets and are predatory in different ways.2) The US government, as currently comprised, would totally make a hash of it if it tried to break them up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EU prepares for a possible second wave, social media giants take down a fake video, and four vaccine candidates pull away from the pack- Tech in Two 29.07.2020

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Tomorrow's Antitrust Hearings—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 28.07.2020

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Moderna’s vaccine candidate heads into final trials, studies show Covid’s effect on the heart, and reopened countries provide guidance on schools- Tech in Two 28.07.2020

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Google Employees Will WFH Until Summer 2021—Most Interesting Thing in Tech 27.07.2020

Google has told all their employees they can work from home until the summer of 2021. This is a good way to reduce uncertainty for staff—and it’s also an indicator that people with a lot of data believe we’re in this for the long haul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experts urge the US to shut down, new guidelines push for reopening schools, and rehab centers face an uncertain future- Tech in Two 27.07.2020

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Wisconsin experiments with a new test, a study reveals how to get people to wear masks, and an expert says you shouldn't bank on a vaccine- Tech in Two 24.07.2020

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