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Hosted by: Kevin Roose and Casey Newton
Produced by: Rachel Cohn and Davis Land
Edited by: Jen Poyant
Engineered by: Daniel Ramirez
Original Music by: Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Rowan Niemisto, and Diane Wong
During Apple’s highly anticipated September event on Monday, the tech giant revealed its latest lineup of gadgets. In this episode, we delve into some of the most captivating new features, such as the innovative AirPods that can double as hearing aids, and the advanced Apple Watch software capable of detecting sleep apnea. We also share our expert advice on the optimal timing for purchasing a new iPhone.
In an exciting segment, we are joined by the renowned author Yuval Noah Harari, who discusses his latest book and expresses his profound concerns regarding the implications of artificial intelligence. As a thought leader in the realm of technology and humanity, Harari provides invaluable insights that are not to be missed.
Finally, we launch a new segment titled the Hard Fork Crimes Division, where we uncover some intriguing criminal cases. We investigate how one individual managed to amass a staggering $10 million by exploiting music streaming services, and we explore the troubling phenomenon of online guides for creating 3D-printed guns that have fallen into the hands of criminals worldwide.
Guest:
- Yuval Noah Harari, acclaimed author of “Sapiens,” “Homo Deus,” and “Nexus.”
Additional Reading:
- Apple Unveils New iPhones Featuring Built-In Artificial Intelligence
- Russia Secretly Infiltrates America’s Conservative Media Landscape
- Meet ‘Ivan the Troll’: The Man Behind Viral 3D-Printed Guns
- Fake Bands, Real Money: The $10 Million Streaming Scam
Credit: Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photo: Peter Dasilva/EPA, via Shutterstock
Credits
“Hard Fork” is hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, produced by Rachel Cohn and Davis Land, and edited by Jen Poyant. Engineering is handled by Daniel Ramirez, with original music by Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Rowan Niemisto, and Diane Wong. Fact-checking is conducted by Caitlin Love. Special thanks to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda.
