Best Tech Heads F1 Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Zuckerberg and the soaring cost to protect billionaires 58:58

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook affirming she won't step down despite President Trump threatening to fire her; Elon Musk’s X and xAI suing Apple and OpenAI for anticompetitive collusion; Germany and I…

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Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hates 1:02:06

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President Trump just created the National Design Studio and tapped Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the charge. Cracker Barrel has offended or enraged just about everyone with its new logo. Figma hit Wall Street with a bang. It’s been a big month for design. And on this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson give the rundown of…

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Hydrogen Dreams Fizzling, Brainwaves Whispering Secrets, Titanium Tanks Rolling and Utes Going Electric. 1:02:38

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Ford’s Frugal Future: $30K Electric Pickup Poised for 2027. Hydrogen Hype Halts: The Fading Fuel Furore. Battery Boom Bumps Battery-Behemoth. AI Aids Authority: Jersey’s Justice Jumps Ahead. Stimulation Solution: Southampton’s Smart Sleeve Soothes Stiffness. Chatbots Checked: Illinois Checks AI in Counselling. Brainwave Beacon: Breakthrough in ICU …

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Why David's Bridal tied the knot with AI 1:08:44

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Mark Zuckerberg's plans to continue shaking up Meta’s AI efforts, MSNBC changing its name to MS Now, Sam Altman acknowledging the horrible launch of ChatGPT-5, and the Trump Administration’s plan to take a 10…

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Pixar’s Pete Docter talks about boosting creativity at work 26:33

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Pixar's chief creative officer discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.By Fast Company

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Rolling Laptops, Fire-Breathing Drones, Smart Skeletons and Ice Cream That Breaks the Rules of Science. 49:09

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Lenovo’s Limitless Laptop: The Rise of the Rollable “Tallboy” Tech. Robotic Rosey Rolls In: Clunky But Clever Cleaning Companion Created in China. Helmet-Hunting Hardware: How AI and Altitude Aided a Hiker’s Discovery. Dragon Drones and Fiery Flights: Fighting Flames with Flying Fireballs. Sun-Powered Sentinels: Stealthy Solar Drones Spark Shift in…

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Most People Are Using ChatGPT Totally Wrong—And OpenAI’s CEO Just Proved It 1:16:25

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On today's episode, co-host Yasmin Gagne and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Josh Christensen, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Nvidia and AMD cutting a chip revenue–sharing deal with Trump, OpenAI unveiling the GPT-5 model, Trump signing an executive order to extend the trade truce with…

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Flying Solar, Talking Councils & Beating Soccer Shooters: The AI Revolution Rolls On! 1:00:14

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Penalty Prediction Precision: AI Outsmarts the Shot-Stoppers. Paddle-Powered Progress: Ping-Ponging Towards Practicality in AI. Sky-High Skydweller: Soaring Solar Surveillance Soars into the Stratosphere. Geraldine Goes Digital: Council Captures Care with Clever Chatbot. Search Shake-Up: Google's Gemini Gambit Goes Global. Buzzing with Big Brother:…

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What’s behind the Beyond Meat rebrand? 1:27:25

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen, as well as 'Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Cloudflare's clash with Perplexity over its AI training, former CEO of X/Twitter Linda Yaccarino's new job, Tesla giving Elon Musk $29 billion to sta…

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Inside the world’s first-ever human verification brand 1:17:39

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Tools for Humanity CMO John Patroulis talks about the brand strategy behind World, The Orb, and being human in the AI age.By Fast Company

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Robots That Deliver Snacks, Clean Rivers, Watch You Sleep and Prevent House Fires - What Could Go Wrong? 55:26

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Snackbots on the Subway: Shenzhen’s Smart Stocking Solution. Delivery Droids and Drone Drops: The Futuristic Feast of Food Fulfilment. Page-Turning Precision: Preservation Powered by Puffs. MegaShark and WasteShark: Robotic Rubbish Removers Revolutionise River Rescue. Robot Rivalry: The Road to a Robo World Cup. Slumber Surveillance: Smartwatches S…

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How AI, 3D printing, and crypto are aiding and abetting art theft 1:08:49

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include this past quarter’s earnings, the latest on tariffs, and Figma’s IPO. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about art heists, what the world of art forgeries looks like, and how te…

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Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out? 56:49

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There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out? On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Super…

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AI Love, Lab-Grown Cheese, Lever-Less Lexus, Smarter Surgery & More Tech Twists! 58:06

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Bot Bonds & Binary Brides: The Allure of AI Affection. Cultured Curds: The Coming Clash of Casein Creations. Steering Shift: Lexus Leads the Leap to Lever-Less Driving. Scalpel, Sensors, Success: Surgical Systems Step Up. Sun Safety Simplified: Sun Day Sparks Skin-Smart Solutions. Hyper-HDMI: The High-Speed Home Theatre Hype. Pill Power: Profiling …

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AI is leading to a white-collar bloodbath 1:00:16

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include how SoftBank and Open AI’s Stargate are set to build a small data center by the end of this year, why CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next year, and Google's and Microsoft's claim that Ch…

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What Happens When the U.S. Pulls Back from Global Aid? With the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband 43:39

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On today’s episode, host Brendan Vaughan talks to David Miliband. If you are familiar with British politics, you might remember Miliband from his time as the UK’s Foreign Secretary and as a member of parliament for the labor party. But, in 2013 he left politics to become the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which is a global…

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Foldable Phones, AI Tattoos and Solar Hacks: The Tech That’s Turning Heads…and Raising Eyebrows! 1:03:57

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Foldable Frenzy: Samsung’s Slim, Stacked, and Snazzy Smartphones Spill. Inked Innovation: AI’s Artistic Advance in Tattooing. Sirens on Smartphones: September’s Safety Signal. Solar Sabotage: Smart Inverter Infiltration Threatens Power Stability. Radiation Rebellion: Rethinking Renewable Rules. Grok’s Growing Gaffes: Musk’s Politically Incorrect AI…

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What did Linda Yaccarino actually do at Elon Musk’s X? 1:11:22

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Open AI’s plan to build its own web browser, the latest inflation numbers, and the most recent tariffs President Trump is threatening to impose. Next, Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker join…

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Joy-Ann Reid’s Second Act 40:28

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For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced …

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Could Your Old Phone Be Gold? Are Soft Robots the Future? Will AI Run Your Council? All This and More. 53:35

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Litter Lasso: Leveraging Lenses to Limit Littering. Golden Gains: Greener Gold Grabs from Gadgets. Speed Surveillance Shake-Up: NSW’s New Camera Crackdown. Future Frames: Xiaomi’s Smart Spectacles Step Up. Audio Adventures: Ami Amplifies AirPod Adventures. Da Vinci’s Drone Dream Delivers. Minutes Made Magical: Municipal Meetings Meet Machine Minds.…

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Bilt to last? Inside the points-obsessed startup that rewards you for paying rent 1:07:12

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On today's episode, co-host Josh Christensen is joined by Fast Company associate editor David Salazar to discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the details of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; the return of liberation day tariffs; and the stepping down of CEO of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino. (00:38) Next, Josh…

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How Expensify landed brand pole position in Brad Pitt’s blockbuster F1 1:07:54

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Here are some deets fresh off the Croisette from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—basically the ad industry’s Oscars but also the global epicenter of brand culture—that happened in mid-June. Brands, marketers, ad agencies, tech companies, platforms, people from entertainment and sports, and anyone and everyone part of the brand…

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Phones Warn of Quakes, Cement Cools Cities but Being Polite to AI Heats the Planet: Tech That’s Helping and Harming Our World. 48:59

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Paws, Patterns and Positioning: The Fi Collar Fetches the Future of Pet Tech. Specs and Sound: Spectacular Synergy or Sensory Shortcut? Performance-Packed Prisms: Meta and Oakley Make Smart Specs Sporty. Seismic Signals: Smartphones Shake Up Earthquake Safety. Bright Bulbs and Better Burglar Busting: Wyze’s Watchful Wonder. Vacuuming Victory: LG’s …

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Keep Talking to Your Loved Ones after They Die, Apple Phones Used in F1 and Big Screen Backyard Blockbusters. 47:30

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Backyard Blockbusters: Big Screens, Budget Setups and Bug Spray. Brawling Bots: Beijing's Boxing Breakthrough. Final Farewell or Forever Files? The Rise of Grief Tech. Diagnosis Delivered: AI as a Co-Pilot in Cancer Care. Snooze-Saving Sound: Soundcore’s Snore-Silencing Sleep Solution. F1 Filmmaking with Apple: Custom Cameras, Chipsets and Cinemati…

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Why OpenAI and Microsoft’s AI partnership might be headed for a breakup 1:09:10

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the New York City mayoral primary, Tesla’s robotaxi launch, and another round of layoffs for dating app Bumble. (00:46) Next, for the past six years, OpenAI and Microsoft …

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Why Michael Bierut still designs with a notebook and pencil 1:12:30

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Welcome to the first episode of By Design, our new show for news, interviews, and criticism from the wide world of design. Our first guest is Michael Bierut. He has been the brains behind some of the most iconic design work in recent history. Mastercard, Slack, Saks Fifth Avenue, and countless more came from Beirut’s desk as a partner at Pentagram.…

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Drones Replacing Fireworks, Electric Tractors Charging Ahead and Watch Your Bias in Your Next Internet Query. 49:04

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Dazzling Displays and Drone Delights: A Sky-High Shift in Spectacles. Tractors, Troops and Tech: The Voltrac Versatility Venture. Breath-Based Breakthrough: Biomarker Detection Without Blood or Blades. Salmon Solutions: Safe, Sustainable, and Served Raw. Rings, Readings and Resilience: The Ultrahuman Upgrade to Wellness. Perilous Pages: Poison, Pig…

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Inside Walmart’s ambitious plan to make your clothes in America again 1:17:56

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On today's episode, Josh Christensen and guest co-host Liz Stinson discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, OpenAI and Microsoft's falling out, and the Trump phone. (00:44) Next, Josh and Liz talk to staff writer Liz Segran about the state of apparel manufacturing in …

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AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler on how labor is uniting in response to Trump 46:12

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In an exclusive interview with Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan, the U.S. labor leader also discusses DOGE, Musk, and AI.By Fast Company

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Beer by Bot, Palm Cooling Power, Petrol from Air and a Ping Pong Robot with Killer Reflexes. 47:36

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Brewed with Brains: Beer, Bots, and Bold New Beginnings. Palm Power: Precision Performance with the Pricey but Potent Rocc. Scooter Surge: Segway’s Sleek, Smart, and Sturdy Solution for City Commuters. Towering Technology: The Swiss Spiral Soars with 3D Precision. Sugar Sense or Sensor Senselessness? Stelo, Stats, and the Self-Tracking Surge. Gas f…

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Sweetgreen's CEO explains why his salads are so expensive 1:09:26

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including Apple’s newest product announcements at WWDC, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split back into two companies, and the U.S. and China meeting in London to discuss trade talks. (00:45) Next, since its inception in 2008, NP…

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Creative Control: Why Moby keeps giving music away for free 53:17

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Moby’s prolific music career spans 35 years, most notably helping to bring electronic music to the mainstream—and perhaps less notably, but still importantly, giving so much of that music away for free. Amid consistently putting out albums, Moby launched Mobygratis in 2005, a platform where creatives can download instrumental music made by Moby to …

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Vibe Coding: Try It Today, Brawling Robots, Night Vision with Contact Lenses and a New Rubik’s Cube Record. 50:51

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Contact Lens Conversions: Flickers, Frequency, and Future Night Vision. Drone Drop Drama: Florida Fisherman Flies to the Rescue. Three-Dimensional Takeoff: The Glasses-Free Gaming Gamechanger. Brawling Bots: Battle for the 'Iron Fist King' Begins. Sonic Surge: Supersonic Charging Breakthrough Beneath the Surface. Purdubik Power: Puzzle-Pulverising …

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How Bravo became one of NBCUniversal’s strongest streaming assets 1:16:55

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Chime Financial’s upcoming IPO, Microsoft introducing the Bing Video Creator using OpenAI’s Sora, layoffs at Business Insider, Meta's plan to meet AI energy demands, and the long awaited release of the Nintendo Swi…

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Brand New World: 2024 was Apple's year for advertising—or was it? 1:09:16

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The first iteration of Brand New World was a very specific look at how AI is changing how brands and marketers work. Now we’re back to talk about brand culture more broadly. Of course that will involve AI from time to time, but I’ll also be digging into sports, entertainment, music, comedy, and everywhere else brands squeeze their way into pop cult…

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Smart Toothbrushes, Heated Pillows, Robots Picking up Socks and FBI Seeing through Walls. 59:57

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Pillow Power: Portable, Personal, Planet-Friendly Heat. Brushing Breakthroughs: The AI Approach to Oral Automation. Socks, Slippers and Smarts: Saros Sweeps into the Spotlight. Trucking Towards Tomorrow: Volvo’s Vision for a Cleaner, Cleverer Commute. Peering Past Plaster: FBI’s Futuristic ‘Find-Through-Walls’ Tech. Suiting Science: Stimulating Sol…

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‘Hacks’ showrunner Lucia Aniello already knows how it ends 1:03:15

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including a U.S. trade court’s ruling on the Trump administration's tariffs, Salesforce's acquisition of AI-powered data management company Informatica, and the end of Elon Musk’s time in government. (00:39) Next, Josh and…

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The Latest Flying Car, Create Your Own Lego Designs with LegoGPT and 3D Printing Shaver Components. 48:04

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Airborne Ambitions: The Costly Climb of Car-Plane Crossovers. Philips Prints the Future: Fixables, Files and Facial Hair Fixes. Hyperboot Hype: Nike’s High-Tech Heatwear Hits the Market. Flailing Frontiers: From Inflatable Fads to Functional Footwork. Block by Block: Building Brilliance with LegoGPT. Mars Mission Mock-up: Highland Highlands Host Hu…

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Is This the End of Billionaire Philanthropy? 58:08

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Including OpenAI’s acquisition of Jony Ive’s hardware firm, io; Walmart’s likely price increases due to tariffs; and the sale of 23andMe. (00:49) Next, Yasmin talks to Fast Company contributing writer Joe Berkowitz and Fas…

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Skype Signs off, AI Audio Assistants Arrive, Pi Is Powering Personalised Help and Cash Is Coming Back! 59:45

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Skype Signs Off: Shifts, Sentimentality and the Software Switch. Recording, Reminders and Really Creepy: AI Audio Assistants Arrive. Buffalo’s Bold Bones: A See-Through Spin on Storage Solutions. Physical Intelligence Powers a New Phase: Pi-Powered Personalised Housework Helpers. Cash Comeback: Contactless King Uber Courts Coins in the UK. Waymo’s …

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Grindr is more than just a hookup app 1:02:27

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the latest consumer price index report, the deal between China and the United States to pause tariffs for 90 days, and Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs. (00:47) Next, Yasmin and Josh speak with Platformer’s Cas…

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Edible Robotic Gummy Bears, Online Shopping with AI and Qantas Offers Free International Wi-Fi. 49:56

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Bouncing Bears: RoboCake Revolution Rocks Robotics and Recipes. Portable Power: Practical, Powerful and Perfectly Portable. ChatGPT's Commerce Crossover: AI Adds Shopping Smarts. Slate's Simplistic Shift: Bezos-Backed Bare-Bones EV Battles Big Brands. Calamari Creation: Clever Culinary Comeback with 3D Printing. Qantas Connects: Free Flying Wi-Fi F…

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The ultra-cheap car company backed by Jeff Bezos 55:10

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. [0:50] Next, Yasmin and Josh talk to Fast Company Global Design Editor Mark Wilson and Fast Company producer and Founder & President of Founders International Network, Hauwa Otori, about the new Michigan EV automobile comp…

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Ditch Your Phone Case While Chatting to Dolphins, Flying Drones and Watching Robots Run a Marathon. 57:24

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Marathon Machines: Mechanical Marvels Make Their Move in Beijing. Case Closed? The Naked Truth About Ditching Your Phone Cover. Drone Domination: DJI, Design, and Dazzling Deals. Playlist with a Purpose: Public Safety’s Pop Strategy. Dolphin Dialogues: Decoding Deep-Sea Discourse with AI. Apple Maps Monumental Move. Bridge Bravado in the Beipan: Ch…

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Target is having a bad year . . . and it’s not just because of tariffs. 1:02:35

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Trump’s First 100 days, Canada’s recent election, and a new competitor in the electric vehicle market, Slate Auto. (00:47) Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior writer Liz Segran about the mass boycott of…

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Pee Physics with Splash-Free Solutions, Smart Glass in Aviation and Vinyl on the Go. 52:36

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Sky-High Screens: Smart Glass Soars into Aviation. Portable Platters: Toshiba’s Turntable Takes Vinyl on the Go. Pee Physics and Porcelain Precision: Splash-Free Solutions Spark Sanitary Shift. Streaming Smarts: Netflix's New Neural Navigation. Shoutouts, Stars, and Shillings: The Rise of Personalised Celebrity Videos. Neo’s Next Step: The Gamma Ge…

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Is design dead? 1:14:53

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On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report, and the possibility of Google having to sell off its popular web browser Chrome. (00:54) Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company Global Design Edi…

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EV Battery Recycling Breakthrough, Wikipedia Woes with Bots and Thumbs in Trouble with Texting. 52:46

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Scroll Stoppers & Social Schedules: seven39 Shakes Up Sharing. Black Mass Breakthrough: Breathing New Life into EV Batteries. Moon Dust to Moonglass: Pioneering Perovskite Power for Lunar Living. Future Collider Frenzy: Smashing Science with a Supersized Subatomic Spin. Pint-Sized Pacemakers: Power, Precision, and Potential. Adelaide Advances: AI A…

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Cleantech is rebranding as national security in the Trump era 55:04

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On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen break down the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the U.S. dollar’s slide into multiyear lows as the tariff wars with China escalate, the outlook for unemployment, Nvidia’s plans to make supercomputers entirely in the U.S., and OpenAI’s news of launching a soc…

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Prompting a new brand era 39:02

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Generative AI has taken the brand world by storm. But how is the planet’s best-known AI company building its own brand? Like everything to do with AI, the brand aspect of this category is evolving and changing seemingly week to week. There’s newer brands like Anthropic, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, alongside established giants’ own sub-brands like App…