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Hard Fork

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The New York Times

“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

#4

TikTok's Last Stand + Google's Quantum Breakthrough + Cult of Claude

Last Friday, a panel of federal judges denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the law that could force the ban of the app in the United States. We walk through the judges reasoning and explain why TikTok’s First Amendment argument was unsuccessful. Then, Julian Kelly, the director of quantum hardware at Google Quantum AI, explains how close we are to quantum computers that can solve practical problems. Finally, we talk about a new sentiment sweeping Silicon Valley: affection for the chatbot Claude. Guest: --- [Julian Kelly] (https://research.google/people/105027/) , director of quantum hardware at Google Quantum AI. Additional Reading: --- [TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Losing Bid to Overturn New Law] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/business/media/tiktok-ban-court-decision.html) --- [Quantum Computing Inches Closer to Reality After Another Google Breakthrough] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/technology/google-quantum-computing.html) We want to hear from you. Email us at [hardfork@nytimes.com] (mailto:hardfork@nytimes.com) . Find “Hard Fork” on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/hardfork) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@hardfork) . Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at [nytimes.com/podcasts] (http://nytimes.com/podcasts) or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:06

Yesterday

#3

Is Intel Cooked? + What's Your P(Dyson Sphere)? + Hard Fork Gift Guide

This week, Pat Gelsinger stepped down as chief executive of Intel. We talk with The New York Times’s Don Clark about why Gelsinger was ousted, what it means for the chip industry and how his departure could affect national security. Then, Kevin and Casey report back from an artificial intelligence conference, where experts debated how long it would take to build a structure around the sun to capture the star’s energy — also known as a Dyson sphere. And finally, gift guides have taken over the internet. We dig into why, and offer up suggestions for gear dads, home cooks and even tech billionaires in our first ever Hard Fork gift guide. Guest: --- [Don Clark] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/don-clark) , New York Times contributor covering the chips industry. Additional Reading: --- [Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/technology/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger.html) --- [Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/technology/nvidia-ai-chips.html) We want to hear from you. Email us at [hardfork@nytimes.com] (mailto:hardfork@nytimes.com) . Find “Hard Fork” on [YouTube ] (https://www.youtube.com/hardfork) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@hardfork) . Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at [nytimes.com/podcasts] (http://nytimes.com/podcasts) or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:31

06 Dec 2024

#2

Hard Fork's 100 Most Iconic Technologies

This week, we’re bringing you a Thanksgiving special that’s great for a long car ride, a day of cooking or avoiding conversation with your family. We’re counting down the 100 most iconic technologies of all time, starting with No. 100: Boats. Our definitive list was carefully crafted using an advanced methodology of vibes-only decision-making. By “iconic,” we mean technologies that have either changed the world, ruined it or at the very least made life a little more interesting. And because we love chaos, we’ll explain why we chose each one in roughly 30 seconds or less. Additional Reading: This episode was inspired by the [Iconic 400] (https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-iconic-400-part-i/id1092361338?i=1000672040447) list compiled by the podcast “Las Culturistas”; check it out. We want to hear from you. Email us at [hardfork@nytimes.com] (mailto:hardfork@nytimes.com) . Find “Hard Fork” on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/hardfork) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@hardfork) . Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at [nytimes.com/podcasts] (http://nytimes.com/podcasts) or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:21

29 Nov 2024

#1

What’s a Hard Fork?

Hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore stories from the wild frontier of tech. What’s real? What’s hype? “Hard Fork” is here to help you make sense of it. Tune in every Friday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at [nytimes.com/podcasts] (http://nytimes.com/podcasts) or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ... Read more

27 Sep 2022

01 MINS

01:24

27 Sep 2022

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