How influencers monetize every aspect of their lives
By now, you’ve probably heard of the influencer economy — high-profile figures on social media platforms who get paid to, you know, influence their followers. Brands will pay them to post ads for tren...
23 Maalis 20217min
We don't have enough computer chips
Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how the pandemic caused a shortage of the semiconductors needed to manufacture everything from computers to cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
22 Maalis 20217min
Project Maven
Land of the Giants host Shirin Ghaffary and co-host Alex Kantrowitz explain how a secret contract with the US Department of Defense prompted a showdown between Google and its engineers. This is a prev...
19 Maalis 202110min
Peter Thiel backs Hillbilly Elegy author for Senate race
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel just made his biggest political donation to date: $10 million to a super PAC backing potential US Senate candidate J.D. Vance in Ohio. Vance is best known for his hit memo...
18 Maalis 20219min
Facebook says it’s tackling the antivax movement. Again.
Facebook has a long history as a home of the antivax movement. For years, users have built communities with other antivaxxers on Facebook, creating a large foothold within the movement online. But wit...
17 Maalis 20219min
Want a vaccine? Walgreens wants your data first.
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues, finding an appointment is competitive. Very competitive. So the federal government is working with national pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS to help di...
16 Maalis 20218min
Why a JPEG sold for $69 million
From Jack Dorsey's tweets and NBA highlight reels to Beeple and Nyan Cat, digital art powered by cryptocurrency has exploded in value. Is it an artistic revolution, or a speculative bubble?Read Terry’...
15 Maalis 20216min
Biden’s antitrust brain trust
Recode’s Jason Del Rey explains why President Biden’s early hires signal an administration serious about taking on Big Tech. REFERENCES: Read Jason’s story on Lina Khan. Learn more about your ad choi...
12 Maalis 20216min
