David Roth, a writer for Defector, shares his lively experiences at CES, marking his first visit to this tech extravaganza. Ed Niedermeyer, an automotive journalist, critiques the evolving landscape of auto shows, discussing how technology is reshaping car design and consumer expectations. Jared Newman explores non-invasive health monitoring innovations and privacy concerns. The trio humorously navigates the chaotic environment, pondering the absurdity of extravagant tech gadgets and the growing parallels between tech enthusiasm and sports fandom.

Ed Niedermeyer, author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors, discusses Tesla's safety issues with Autopilot and Full-Self-Driving software, Elon Musk's internal changes at Tesla, and the implications of NHTSA's forced recall on over two million Tesla vehicles

Journalist Ed Niedermeyer discusses the disconnect between popular perceptions of Tesla and its reality, highlighting Elon Musk's sales tactics. They explore Tesla's manipulation of vehicle credits, allegations of fraud, safety concerns with Autopilot, Musk's marketing strategy, and the societal challenges of technological advancements.

Ed Niedermeyer, Autonocast host and author of 'Ludacris,' dives into the shifting landscape of autonomous driving, focusing on the struggle for profitability amidst recent setbacks like GM’s Cruise shutdown. He discusses the evolution from robo-taxis to advanced driver assistance systems. Comparisons between Tesla's camera strategy and Waymo's sensor technology reveal the competitive hurdles they face. Niedermeyer also highlights the potential of autonomous driving as a significant application of AI, exploring its implications for the future of mobility.

Automotive journalist and author Ed Niedermeyer discusses with Waymo how autonomous vehicles can improve cyclist safety in cities like San Francisco. The panel emphasizes the importance of infrastructure and social norms for cyclist safety. Waymo team members explain their role in automating driving tasks and the need for autonomous vehicles to respect human needs. The discussion also includes the evolution of San Francisco as a bike-friendly city and the challenges of sharing the road with different types of road users.