This week, we talk about the buzzy new social media app where there’s no typing allowed. What It Will Take for Airchat to Take FlightThis entry was posted in Gear on April 18, 2024 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other. What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of ...This entry was posted in Gear on March 28, 2024 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we talk about the rocky rollout of Google’s Gemini image generator, and some internal tensions recently reported by company employees. Google’s GenAI Bots Are Struggling. But so Are Its HumansThis entry was posted in Gear on March 7, 2024 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we talk about the recent job cuts across the tech industry, the increased challenges of landing a tech job, and how those shifts are affecting the workforce. Between Layoffs and Tougher Interviews, Tech Workers Are Stressed OutThis entry was posted in Gear on February 22, 2024 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we learn what it feels like to use Apple's new mixed reality headset, and we examine the various ways Apple envisions people interacting with each other while wearing the devices. The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny ValleyThis entry was posted in Gear on February 1, 2024 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we talk about the quest to make texting between mobile platforms more seamless. Will it make things better, or will it further erode our humanity? Green Chat Bubbles Aren’t the Problem—Texting IsThis entry was posted in Gear on December 7, 2023 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we talk with our resident kitchen expert about coffee: The best ways to make it, what gear to buy, and what to avoid. Coffee Lovers, It’s Time to Stop Using K-CupsThis entry was posted in Gear on November 30, 2023 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we cover the latest news from Meta: AI-enabled smart glasses, a VR headset, and an army of fresh chatbots. I Guess We’re All Talking to Our Glasses NowThis entry was posted in Gear on September 28, 2023 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we wrap up all the news from Apple’s launch event: the iPhone's USB-C port, iCloud+ inflation, and of course, the Double Tap control on Apple Watch. Apple Changes Everything (Again)This entry was posted in Gear on September 14, 2023 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode
This week, we discuss how adding animated chats to Roblox will advance the company’s plan to enrich its virtual world. Roblox Builds Out Its Metaverse Vision With Video ChatThis entry was posted in Gear on September 8, 2023 by Michael Calore, Lauren Goode