Ashley Carman
Senior reporter covering dating apps for The Verge and co-host of The Verge’s Why’d You Push That Button podcast.
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Aug 12, 2020 • 20min
Dating App Wars | Dating Apps Pivot as COVID-19 Continues | 7
Ashley Carman, a senior reporter at The Verge and co-host of Why'd You Push That Button, dives into the booming world of dating apps during the pandemic. She discusses how platforms have adapted with innovative features to keep users engaged, emphasizing the rise of virtual dating and new app entrants like Facebook Dating. Carman also explores privacy concerns in the dating ecosystem and the financial success of giants like Match Group, showcasing the resilience of online romance amid crisis.
Jul 5, 2019 • 36min
Mourning a robot with Ashley Carman and Kaitlyn Tiffany of 'Why'd You Push That Button?'
Ashley Carman, a technology reporter for The Verge, joins Kaitlyn Tiffany to delve into the heartfelt bonds formed with the social robot Jibo. They discuss the grieving community surrounding its shutdown and explore the emotional attachments users have developed despite its commercial failure. The conversation highlights the unique design of Jibo that fostered these connections and raises ethical questions about human-robot relationships. Listeners will find humor and poignancy as they hear anecdotes showcasing technology as a source of companionship.
