The Engadget Podcast

On this special all Samsung edition of the Engadget Podcast host Terrence O’Brien is joined by executive editor Dana Wollman and senior editor Chris Velazco. First all three will debate some of the most burning questions surrounding South Korea’s biggest phone manufacturer. Should Samsung be using resources to build yet another virtual assistant? Is there anyone who wants to use their phone as a desktop? And, most importantly, can the Galaxy S8 save Samsung from itself? Then Chris Velazco will paint a picture of the event on the ground, before the crew dives deep on the finer point of the S8’s design, interface and audio pedigree. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsung-gs8-unbox-your-phone-event-hyperbole/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsung-galaxy-s8-akg-earbuds/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/meet-galaxy-s8-and-s8-plus-hands-on/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsung-connect-home-router/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/does-anyone-actually-want-to-use-a-phone-as-a-desktop/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsung-dex-hands-on/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsungs-bixby-ai-assistant-can-see-as-well-as-talk/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/29/samsung-galaxy-s8-unpacked-liveblog/ The Wind Down: Spoon -- Hot Thoughts: http://amzn.to/2npfHBx Missing Richard Simmons: https://www.missingrichardsimmons.com/ The Adventure Zone: http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/adventure-zone

Managing editor Dana Wollman and host Terrence O’Brien are joined by a new face on this week’s episode: social media manager Evan Rodgers. They’ll talk about Engadget’s Adult Week -- a collection of articles about growing up in the digital age. Sure, we all know that what you say on social media can really come back to bite you in the ass (and possibly cost you a job). But, the internet is both an obstacle that needs to be navigated and a powerful tool that can teach you to be an independent and self sufficient adult. Without it Terrence and Evan would have never learned how to properly invoice companies during their freelancing days. And Dana has turned to the web to learn how to cook. They grow up so fast… sniff. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/20/do-good-online/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/21/the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-your-computer/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/21/nocar-nolicense-noproblem/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/22/i-love-my-child-too-much-to-put-her-on-the-internet/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/22/digital-chill/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/23/what-the-internet-taught-me-about-dressing-like-an-adult/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/23/the-panic-and-pleasure-of-online-dating-as-a-woman-in-her-40s/ The Wind Down: Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns -- http://amzn.to/2neouXr Frank Ocean: Slide -- http://amzn.to/2mYg2Km Jurassic Park -- http://amzn.to/2nejsu5

Senior editors Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham were among the Engadget team in Austin for SXSW this week. They sit down to talk about what they’ve seen, from movies to VR experiences to former Vice President Joe Biden. They also discuss how covering SXSW differs from the other big events Engadget typically covers and also decide whether or not the show is losing its cool. Also, BBQ. Lots and lots of BBQ. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/tag/sxsw2017/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/14/sony-motion-sonic-wristband-makes-sound-with-a-wave-of-your-ar/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/13/sony-put-four-perspectives-in-one-vr-headset/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/13/joe-biden-sxsw-cancer-initiative/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/12/what-its-like-playing-rez-infinite-strapped-into-a-synesthesi/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/12/meta-2-ar-headset/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/16/ron-howard-on-his-einstein-show-and-digital-filmmaking/

On this episode a trio of out-of-towners -- managing editor James Trew, senior editor Aaron Souppouris and senior editor Mat Smith -- join host Terrence O’Brien to talk about the latest tech news. First they’ll discuss Consumer Reports decision to start considering security and privacy in their ratings. Then try to figure out just what the hell the New York Times is thinking by putting tweets in the print edition of the paper. Then lastly they’ll talk about the latest out of Wikileaks and yell a whole lot about what a terrible person Julian Assange is. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/07/consumer-reports-now-rates-product-privacy-and-security/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/07/new-york-times-reporters-tweets-will-appear-in-its-paper-editio/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/08/apple-ios-wikileaks-cia-exploits/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/07/wikileaks-reveals-cia-hacking-toolkit/

After surviving The Great AWS Outage of 2017, managing editor Dana Wollman and senior editor Devindra Hardawar rejoin host Terrence O’Brien to talk about Nintendo’s Switch. But before they get to that, they’ll take on YouTube’s live TV offering and Twitter’s new tools for fighting harassment. Plus they’ll address the latest controversy surrounding Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/28/youtube-tv-is-googles-live-tv-service/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/01/twitter-improves-mute-controls-for-abuse/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/28/uber-ceo-argues-with-driver/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/01/nintendo-switch-review/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/02/nintendo-switch-day-one-patch/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/02/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-review/ The Wind Down: Code Switch - http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch The Good Fight - https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/09/watch-the-first-trailer-for-the-cbs-all-access-good-wife-spino/ The Night of the Gun - http://amzn.to/2lEGMjc

Managing editor Dana Wollman and senior editor Nathan Ingraham join host Terrence O’Brien to talk about the biggest tech stories of the week. Of course, that means Uber and the growing controversy around its corporate culture -- including allegations of rampant sexism. They’ll also address Samsung’s plans to sell refurbished Note 7s, Bill Gate’s endorsement of a robot tax and PewDiePie’s most recent controversy. Then it’s time to unwind a bit, and the group has some reading and listening suggestions. Plus, Dana wants your recipes. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/21/samsung-will-reportedly-sell-refurbished-galaxy-note-7s/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/19/bill-gates-calls-for-robot-tax/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/22/youtube-pewdiepie-wont-break-up-anytime-soon https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/21/uber-has-a-sexism-problem-and-so-does-silicon-valley/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/20/uber-ceo-memo-sexual-harassment-allegations/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/20/uber-reportedly-ignored-repeated-sexual-harassment-by-manager/ http://www.recode.net/2017/2/22/14696824/bernard-coleman-iii-uber-diversity https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/22/technology/uber-workplace-culture.html?_r=0 https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2017/2/19/reflecting-on-one-very-strange-year-at-uber https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/21/how-uber-can-permanently-regain-trust/

On this episode, managing editor Dana Wollman and senior editor Devindra Hardawar join host Terrence O’Brien on to debate the value of reviving dead products and really dig deep on the value of unplugging. First they’ll look at three things primed to come back from the dead: Verizon’s unlimited data plans, nudity in Playboy and the Nokia 3310. Then, fresh from a weekend reading by a fireplace and drinking whiskey in the woods, Terrence talks about the importance of unplugging -- even if only for a few hours -- every week. We’re more connected than ever and that’s a good thing. But even too much of a good thing can be bad for you. Relevant links: https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/13/playboy-goes-full-frontal-again/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/15/why-is-verizon-offering-unlimited-data-again/ https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/14/the-nokia-3310-will-reportedly-return-this-month/

Managing editor Dana Wollman and reviews editor Cherlynn Low join host Terrence O’Brien to discuss the biggest tech news of the week. FIrst they’ll debate OnePlus’ benchmark scandal, then try to sort out why the ACLU is partnering with startup incubator Y Combinator and take the “artists” behind the Tinder for baby adoption Kickstarter to task. Finally it’s another week of Trump talk as the panel addresses the impact of the recent immigration ban on the tech industry and how the political climate is impacting our social media habits.

Managing editor Dana Wollman and senior editor Nathan Ingraham join host Terrence O’Brien on the latest episode. First Dana and Nathan face off in the latest installment of Flame Wars, tackling the latest news around Google Voice, struggling streaming service Tidal and the Note 7. Then all three will try to unravel the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and what it means for science in particular.

Senior editor Chris Velazco, reviews editor Cherlynn Low and Social Media Editor Mallory Johns join host Devindra Hardawar to chat about the biggest stories of the week, including HTC U Ultra phone, which may or may not save the company. Moving on, they dive into the Nintendo Switch’s launch, and discuss President Obama’s commutation of Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence.