Lauren Feiner

Lauren Feiner, a policy reporter focusing on tech and government, joins to give insight into Elon Musk's surprising bid to buy OpenAI's nonprofit arm. She discusses how Musk manipulates government information into engaging yet perplexing content. The conversation also explores the future of DOGE, regulatory challenges in tech, and the public's changing perceptions of AI. They touch on everything from the chaotic landscape of AI ethics to Spotify's impact on how we consume media, proving that technology intertwines with every facet of our lives.

Lauren Feiner, a technology journalist focused on tech and politics, joins the discussion about the iPhone 16E, described as an unusual but compelling budget option. The hosts explore the demise of the Humane AI Pin, the latest in AI gadgets, and Amazon Chime's closure. In a lively lightning round, they cover topics like Trump, Musk, and the chaotic intersection of Dogecoin and government. Their banter brings humor to serious tech developments while highlighting the challenges within the industry.

Allison Johnson, a reporter at The Verge, covers the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, where excitement around the Galaxy S25 Edge is tempered by disappointments in upgrades across the lineup. Lauren Feiner, policy reporter, dives into the Trump administration's tech maneuvers, including a TikTok ban delay and AI executive orders. The conversation shifts to Netflix's strategy in the evolving streaming wars, the competitive landscape of AI with Google's new advancements, and the future of smart home innovations, offering a mix of serious insights and light-hearted banter.

Lauren Feiner, a reporter at The Verge covering the Meta antitrust trial, shares her insights from the courtroom, highlighting the intricate dynamics of competition and user engagement between Meta, Instagram, and TikTok. Victoria Song discusses her hands-on experience with Google's smart glasses prototypes, revealing how they differ from offerings by Meta and Apple. The podcast also tackles the implications of Mozilla's Pocket shutting down, recommending several alternatives for readers seeking new tools to organize their content.

Lauren Feiner, courtroom reporter covering antitrust and Live Nation/Ticketmaster, breaks down the surprising DOJ settlement and what it means for ongoing state actions. Hayden Field, senior AI reporter, outlines Anthropic and OpenAI’s tangled ties to the Department of Defense and the stakes for AI contractors. Short, punchy conversations on legal twists, military AI deals, and whether foldable phones are worth it.

Lauren Feiner, a tech reporter from The Verge, dives into the US government's antitrust proposals targeting Google, especially the implications of potentially selling Chrome. Discussion unfolds around the future of search engines and how a new political landscape could influence these actions. They also tackle the latest in AI advancements, share insights about Amazon's Alexa, and explore Comcast's cable business spin-off. The conversation breezes through the competitive landscape of social media with Threads and Bluesky, offering a lively take on today's tech challenges.

Lauren Feiner, a Verge reporter covering tech law, and Casey Newton, Platformer founder and veteran tech journalist, unpack the blockbuster verdicts against Meta and Google. They dig into infinite scroll, autoplay, and notifications as product design, the shaky future of Section 230, teen safety, First Amendment fights, algorithms, and the wave of lawsuits and regulation ahead.

Lauren Feiner, a legal reporter specializing in Google's antitrust battles, joins the hosts to unravel the complexities of Google's legal challenges. They discuss the aggressive stance the DOJ is taking against Google, revealing plans that could potentially lead to a breakup of the tech giant. The conversation dives into the implications for competition in the search engine market and innovative app distribution. Other intriguing topics include exciting new gadgets like Nintendo's Alarmo clock and the evolving role of AI in workplaces.

Lauren Feiner, a Senior policy reporter at The Verge, dives into Google's latest antitrust showdown over its online advertising monopoly. She shares insights gathered from courtroom testimonies, detailing how publishers feel trapped by Google's dominance. The case unpacks complex issues surrounding Google's ad tech ecosystem and its past acquisition of DoubleClick. The discussions raise critical questions about competition in the advertisement landscape and the potential ramifications of ongoing legal battles for the tech industry.

Lauren Feiner, a Senior Policy Reporter at The Verge with a focus on technology regulation, dives deep into the TikTok ban and its implications for U.S. privacy law. She highlights the roots of the ban in Congressional inaction on privacy legislation. The discussion covers how banning TikTok won’t solve broader data security issues and the need for comprehensive federal privacy reforms. Feiner also addresses the complex relationship between national security, algorithm transparency, and the future of tech policy amidst rising concerns over user privacy.