99 Percent Invisible – Episode 561 Long Strange Tape
The Cassette tape was great in so many ways, but let’s be honest, they never really sounded great. But because the cassette was so much cheaper and easier to use…
whats going on in Congo, and how you can help!
the mining conditions in Congo
USB-C audio: Everything you need to know
This can get messy. You need to make sure that you're using the right "thing". If you are using a passive adapter or headphones, your phone needs to support audio…
Is there a single USB-C headphone adapter that works with all phones?
No, there isn't a single USB-C headphone adapter that will work with every phone. There's a simple reason why, but it's just silly that this has to be a thing…
This environmentally conscious smartphone is finally coming to the US
There are two configurations available: one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $599 and another with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $679. The storage…
CEO Chris Best on racism on Substack
Substack CEO Chris Best on why racism is ok on substack
Blood in the Machine
Brian Merchant on the Luddites and their view on technology and work.
AI: An ancient nightmare?
how far back does our fascination with, and our fear of, AI extend?
Imaginary Worlds: How to Go to Infinity and Beyond
Science Fiction Spaceships
Napster With Niko Stratis
This week, a tale of two Shawns/Seans, their impossible dream, and the file sharing service that lived fast, died young, and helped create the internet as we know it. Plus,…