Victoria Song, a fitness and tech reporter at The Verge, shares insights on achieving New Year's fitness goals without the pressure. She discusses the importance of realistic expectations and entertaining fitness apps that motivate users. Anna Valtonen, a design professor with a history at Nokia, highlights the company's innovative legacy and the significance of preserving design history. Together, they explore how embracing enjoyable fitness activities and celebrating small wins can reshape our approach to exercise.

Allison Johnson, a consumer electronics expert; Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home specialist; and Victoria Song, a wearables analyst, share their insights on CES 2025. They highlight quirky gadgets like robotic vacuums with arms and whimsical phone toasters. The discussion also delves into the evolution of smart glasses and the challenges of integrating AI in everyday tech. The atmosphere is lively as they reflect on the practicality of this year's innovations amid a subdued CES landscape, inviting listeners to laugh while contemplating the future of gadgets.

Victoria Song, a staff writer at The Verge specializing in sleep technology, shares her experiences with sleep gadgets like the Eight Sleep mattress and Oura Ring 4. She discusses the effectiveness of tracking sleep patterns for better rest. Allison Johnson, also from The Verge, evaluates Spotify's AI DJ, weighing its personalized music curation against the emotional depth of human DJs. They explore the costs of investing in sleep tech while reflecting on the evolving value of technology in balancing aesthetics and functionality, especially in TV selections.

Victoria Song, a senior reviewer at The Verge, and Devindra Hardawar from Engadget, join David Roth of Defector, Ed Ongweso Jr., and health physicist Phillip Broughton to discuss CES 2025 highlights. They delve into the male-centric coverage of the event and explore the evolving landscape of wearable tech, including luxury smart rings. The group critiques NVIDIA's AI focus over traditional gaming, hints at innovative beauty tech from L'Oreal, and humorously reflects on the absurdities of new tech products, including personal nuclear power solutions.

Join reporter Rosie Tran as she shares powerful strategies for creating a phone-free zone in your bedroom, improving sleep and intimacy. Victoria Song, a Wearables and fitness tech guru at The Verge, unpacks the privacy implications of health-tracking devices, especially for women. They also dive into the playful side of privacy with ghost stories, reflecting on how our fascination with the supernatural ties into surveillance and personal data security. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy life with a little less digital distraction!