MIT recently asked Bill Gates to name his top 10 breakthrough technologies for 2019. Naming everything from robotic dexterity, to advances in health tech, food tech, AI and more, there is a lot to unravel. We'll analyze a few of his choices today, including the Cow-less Burger from Impossible Burger, AI like Google Duplex, and even the advancements of nuclear power. What technology do you think will have the biggest impact in the year 2019?

When it comes to the future of space travel and exploration, who do you trust more? National programs like NASA, or private companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX? With significant launches recently and in the near future, the private industry is rapidly taking over the lead in pushing the boundaries of human ingenuity in space. What does it mean for the future and where could we be heading? We'll discuss this and more on today's episode.

Mobile technology is finally advancing out of the standard form we've become used to. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is one example of further innovation and possibly a redesign of how we communicate and interact with our devices. Will 5G, Augmented Reality, or even a slap-bracelet phone be on the horizon soon? Today we'll take a look at where we're at now and examine where we think mobile tehnology could end up in the near and distant future

On today's podcast: Very few things in the world of tech have garnered such polarizing opinions, as the rise of E-Scooters. For some people in cities they are a great alternative mode of transportation, but for others, they are the scourge of modern society. We'll discuss the pros, the cons, and the surprising developments of where the trend seems to be heading.

On today's podcast: Fake news is kind of a convuluted term, but inconsistent and inaccurate reporting, articles, and speeches are a fact of life now. A new program being developed by Duke University, would be able to fact check debates in real time, on live television. Is this something we should let AI handle? Also Robot Reporters are now in use at various media outlets. Will we see this increase and how do DT journalists feel about it?

On today's podcast we take a look at recent data privacy issues concering Facebook, Google, Apple, and more. These giant companies have control of so much of our data, but who's in charge of them? What should we do be doing to protect ourselves, and what can we even do about it? We'll have an honest discussion about our thoughts, what we know, and what we don't know.

On today's podcast we'll take a look at the world of streaming television and how all the changes will effect you. Are we at an overload of services? Do the price increases mean you'll unsubscribe? What services could you not live without? We'll debate all of these and decide whether the Golden Age of streaming television is dying, or just getting started.

On today's podcast we're joined by comedians Jeremiah Coughlan and Tyler Boeh! We'll take a look at the use of 'future technology' that is is about to be deployed soon. From automobiles, to grocery store assistants, to a japanese hotel that fired it's robot staff, robotics will play a huge role in 2019. Also a brain scan technique to check on students, and an autonomous hotel vehicle, could change how we live in the near future.

On today's podcast we'll give you an overview of CES 2019. In particular we'll be talking about televisions and smart homes. Will you need to buy an 8K TV after this? What about a rollable OLED? Will Alexa now be available in everything you own? We'll take a look at these and take your questions live on the show.

On this very special episode of Trends With Benefits, we are live from the Portland Podcast Festival! Recorded on November 10th, 2018, we had a lot of fun at the event. Talk ranges from Elon Musk (of course) to delivery drones, to shots of tequila. Thanks for listening in 2018 and we're excited to be back in 2019 with all new episodes!