Joining the discussion are Allison Johnson, a tech reviewer from The Verge, who dives into the Samsung Galaxy S25, highlighting its lack of groundbreaking features. Cooper Quintin, from the EFF, sheds light on privacy issues surrounding popular apps like TikTok and RedNote. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy offers insights into the Meta Portal, revealing its impact on family connections during the pandemic. The conversation touches on the future of smartphones, the stagnation in innovation, and the urgent need for better data privacy regulations.

Emily Forlini, a PCMag journalist, shares her humorous and lackluster experiences with AI dating apps. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discusses the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple, raising alarm over monopolistic practices. Abrar Al-Heeti reveals how Harvard students created i-XRAY, an app using smart glasses for real-time data access, prompting privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Nick Steele and David Turner from the FIDO Alliance dive into new standards for passkey portability, emphasizing security in digital authentication.