587: I'm on the Fear Side

In this lively discussion, journalist Meg Marco, known for her work with Wired and Harvard's Applied Social Media Lab, teams up with tech podcaster Anže Tomić. They delve into Meta's decision to scrap third-party fact-checking, raising concerns over misinformation. They also dissect the growing ubiquity of always-on phone displays and their usability quirks. Lastly, they share mixed feelings about an innovative but unsettling insect-like robot vacuum that's designed to navigate your home, highlighting both the excitement and potential pitfalls of such technology.