The Defrag

Nov 29 2022 69 ep. 14 mins 42
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The Defrag is your guide to news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science. We'll ask hard questions, challenge ideas, and help bring some order to the news.

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Will The Metaverse Destroy Meta?

Nov 29 2022 23 mins  
We're a year into the metamorphosis of Facebook into Meta, and by all indications it seems the transition is putting significant pressure on the company. Meta's share price has dropped by around 70% since the rebrand and user adoption is slow. So how long can Meta continue spending on the Metaverse before investors force it to refocus on its core business? Subscribe to our YouT

An Update

Nov 24 2022 2 mins  
The Defrag will be returning on Tuesday 29th of November, but things will be a little different. We've also launched a new YouTube channel - you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedefragnews Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an ad-free feed and bonus episodes. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rHb7JVHz42

Video Game Movies

Jun 14 2022 17 mins  
Game-to-film adaptations have a reputation for not living up to the expectations of fans. But despite this, they keep getting made, and it seems the frequency of these productions is increasing. So why does Hollywood keep returning to video game properties and can the newest generation of adaptations finally overcome that awful reputation? Sign up to our free newsletter at http

Space Ambitions

Jun 09 2022 18 mins  
Space is becoming more and more commercial. NASA is focused on outsourcing key parts of the Artemis missions to external companies, and there's big money on the line for those lucky enough to secure contracts. But what are the risks in outsourcing so much of the mission to external providers? Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and

WWDC Recap

Jun 07 2022 3 mins  
Apple's Annual Worldwide Developer Conference is on this week. So today on the show, a quick wrap of what was announced during the opening keynote.

Sandberg Leaves Meta

Jun 02 2022 4 mins  
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from Meta... and other important headlines. Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an ad-free feed and bonus episodes. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rHb7JVHz42 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

When Self-driving Cars Crash, Who’s Responsible?

May 31 2022 15 mins  
Autonomous vehicles could revolutionise the automotive and transport sectors. They promise a future where you can hail a driverless taxi, or sit back and relax while your own car drives itself to a destination. While level five autonomous vehicles are still years away, one of the questions facing regulators is who holds responsibility if one of these vehicles has a crash? Sign

Privacy: Priceless

May 26 2022 15 mins  
Facial recognition is now in use across many apps and devices. For example, many of us use Face ID to unlock an iPhone or to gain access to other apps. But there are more concerning uses of the tech, particularly in public settings. One of the latest applications comes from Mastercard, that is trialling a program allowing retailers to accept biometric data to confirm a payment from

We're Listening

May 24 2022 3 mins  
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Will Vitamins Help You Get Over Covid?

May 19 2022 17 mins  
It’s long been said that vitamins like Vitamin C, D, or Zinc, can help speed up your recovery from illness. But is that really the case? And if you’re unlucky enough to be wiped out with covid, will popping a few vitamins, help you recover sooner? Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an ad-free feed and bonus episodes.