Where Did Tech's Magic Go? feat. Alex Cranz and Michael Fisher
Better Offline26 Kesä 2024

Where Did Tech's Magic Go? feat. Alex Cranz and Michael Fisher

In a special live-to-tape episode of Better Offline, Ed is joined by The Verge's Alex Cranz and YouTube influencer Michael Fisher to talk about what they're actually enjoying in the tech industry - and why things don't feel quite as magical and exciting as they used to.

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