Scott Stein

In this discussion, Kate Ross from Meta dives into essential new safety tools aimed at enhancing online protection for older adults. Scott Stein, CNET’s Editor-at-Large, shares insights on Samsung's innovative Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset, exploring its potential impact on the XR landscape. Lastly, Thomas Vandero, CEO of VE.io, reveals the future of convenient transport with remote-driven electric car rentals, showcasing their door-to-door service model and what it means for personal mobility.

Zac Bowden, a Senior Windows reporter at Windows Central, discusses the backlash against Microsoft's 'agentic OS' concept that aims to leverage AI more effectively. Meanwhile, Scott Stein, a Senior hardware journalist at CNET, shares exciting first-hand impressions of Valve's upcoming Steam hardware. He describes the innovative Steam Frame and its multi-mode controller designed for an immersive gaming experience, along with impressive features like foveated streaming. The duo dives into user concerns about AI priorities and the potential of this new tech in the gaming landscape.

Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, dives into the exciting open-sourcing of Pebble OS and plans for sustainable new hardware. Leah Nylen, antitrust reporter, breaks down the DOJ's case against Google, discussing potential remedies and competitor insights. Leila Zia from the Wikimedia Foundation shares how AI supports volunteer editors while prioritizing transparency. Scott Stein reviews the Nintendo Switch 2's features, highlighting live camera integrations and multiplayer modes. Lastly, Derek Kravitz reveals surprising pricing tactics from Instacart that could impact consumers significantly.