What does “monopoly” mean in the internet age?
A Washington, DC, judge dismissed a lawsuit that accused Facebook of behaving like a monopoly, claiming the suit did not have enough detail. It’s a big win for the social media giant, but it’s also be...
2 Juli 202111min
Remote workers are on the move… to the suburbs
As cities throughout the US lift Covid-19 restrictions, many Americans are looking for remote work opportunities. Could distance from the office usher in an economic revival for small cities and rural...
1 Juli 202112min
Subscribe to everything. Own nothing.
When you buy or use a product that’s connected to the internet, you don’t necessarily have full control. Companies that make these gadgets — phones, home security cameras, smart speakers — can access ...
30 Juni 202110min
Should Instagram influencers unionize?
Content creators and online business owners have benefited from an influx of customers during lockdown, and companies like Instagram are taking notice. As Vox’s Terry Nguyen (@terrygtnguyen) explains,...
29 Juni 202111min
Delivery wars
Food delivery apps have made it possible to order pretty much anything we want to eat with the click of a button. The latest season of the Land of the Giants podcast explores the cost of that convenie...
28 Juni 202133min
The ghosts of Google Maps
Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to rem...
25 Juni 202111min
Is it hot in here?
Or is it just my smart thermostat being remotely controlled by my power company without my knowledge? Power companies all over the country have been known to do this. Recode’s Sara Morrison (@SaraMorr...
24 Juni 20219min
Big Tech is scared of Lina Khan
For a few years now, Congress and regulatory agencies have been issuing warnings for Big Tech. And in the past week, those threats got more real. On June 11, Congress introduced five antitrust bills t...
23 Juni 20219min
