This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with PhD candidate and all-around space nerd Sophia Gad-Nasr about NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover. We dive into what it’s journey was like, what was so remarkable about its landing, and what it’ll be working on in the future. Also, we chat about the new PSVR headset, the death of Fry’s Electronics and Cinefex magazine, and more!
What’s Perseverance’s mission on Mars? Feat. Sophia Gad - Nasr – 1:05
The secret code inside Perseverance’s supersonic parachute – 9:58
Perseverance: The Tech Specs – 17:12
Other News - Android update – 27:10
Other News - PS 5 VR – 32:13
Other News - Huawei foldable phone – 36:47
Other News - Quick Spotify News – 45:52
Other News - RIP Fry’s electronics and Cinefx Magazine – 52:40
Around Engadget / Working On – 59:19
Picks – 1:11:40