Established tech giants are adapting to stay relevant amidst new tech trends like crypto and the metaverse.
The podcast seeks to make sense of the fast-paced tech industry through discussions with key figures.
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The Concept of Hardfork and Tech Industry Challenges
Hardfork, the podcast's title, signifies a major overhaul, mirroring the tech industry's current state. Established tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing relevance challenges, prompting a shift in focus to new concepts like crypto, the metaverse, and AI. This transition marks a pivotal moment where old paradigms are making way for innovative ideas, leading to rapid and often bewildering changes in the industry.
Navigating Tech's Fast-Paced Evolution
The velocity of change in the tech sector is disorienting, with developments such as crypto and the metaverse altering the landscape at an unprecedented rate. Amidst this whirlwind, the hosts seek to make sense of the chaos by discussing and dissecting emerging stories with the aim of shedding light on the transformations underway. By engaging with journalists and key figures shaping tech's future, the podcast aims to provide insight into the significance of these changes and the impact they will have.
Hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore stories from the wild frontier of tech.
What’s real? What’s hype? “Hard Fork” is here to help you make sense of it. Tune in every Friday.
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