Productivity is possibly the least sexy topic in service journalism, but David has found a way to spice it up. He’s got a method for creating the ultimate to-do list that involves using a gaggle of Google apps. It’s pretty cool. Also, Michael and David discuss note-taking, “offline” productivity, and the importance of personal paper trails. At the beginning of the show, the hosts talk about Silicon Valley’s obsession with meditation and mindfulness, and the role apps (and Burning Man) play in that culture. At the end, the hosts discuss the tech sector’s earnings reports, which were revealed this week.

Some notes: David’s how-to on using Google for to-do lists. That Wall Street Journal article about Apple trying to break into TV. See WIRED’s report on Amazon’s earnings. David’s Playa name is “Knowpiercer.”

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Phones! They’re all the same, right? Just the opposite—according to some of the big Android handset makers, the future is in customization. Modular phones, swappable parts, ever-expanding capabilities. On this week’s show, David Pierce tells us why Motorola’s new modular smartphone, the Moto Z, might be the smartest bet the company has made in years. Also, David and Michael debate whether we’ll ever see a modular iPhone. (LOL nope.) Also this week, the smartwatch markets in decline, and Elon Musk’s vision for what our streets and freeways will look like in 10 years.

Some notes: David visited Motorola’s offices in Chicago, and he reviewed the new phone. Tesla news in Elon’s words, and analysis from WIRED’s Jack Stewart. The smartphone market survey comes from IDC. Mike has a cool Nixon surf watch.

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The big story this week is the game you just can’t ignore, no matter how desperately you may want to. Pokémon Go took over the collective consciousness of the Internet about a week ago, and we’re still parsing the repercussions. David and Michael explore what it means for mobile games, augmented reality, and other cultural phenomena from yesteryear that still resonate with the public. The new $70 Nintendo NES reboot, another nostalgia play, is also discussed. At the end of the show, the duo talks about Line, the sticker-bedecked messaging app that’s huge in Japan.

Some notes: You can see WIRED’s Pokémon Go coverage all in one place. Also, be sure to read Chris Kohler’s analysis of Nintendo’s upcoming micro-NES. It’s actually essential that you read this since Michael and David stumble all over the details of the announcement. Finally, the news about Line’s massive IPO this week.

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It’s been a couple of weeks since the last episode, so consider this week catch-up. David relays his experiences testing the iOS 10, which is now in public beta. The hosts discuss the (rumored! possible!) move to a Lightning port on iPhones. At the end of the show, thoughts on Snapchat Memories and the emotional shift that occurs when a social network moves away from the key feature that made it unique and special.

Some notes for background on this week’s show: See David’s preview of iOS 10. You can also check out the public beta. Also, see David’s reasoned study of what a post-headphone-jack world would look like (hint: fewer wires). Also see Brian Barrett’s news item about Snapchat Memories and the ability to save snaps.

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This week’s main topic: WWDC, Apple’s annual developer event which took place Monday. There were enhancements to iMessage, some new ways for app-makers to work with Siri and Maps, and some updates on iOS security. And of course, the new OS upgrades for Watch, Mac, mobile, and TV. In the second half of the show, David and Michael talk about two new smartphones: the OnePlus 3, and the Moto Z. One is cheap and not too interesting, the other is modular and very interesting indeed.

Some notes: See our coverage of WWDC. Also, Katie Notopoulos’s Buzzfeed story about The End of Apple Man is a must-read. You can watch Meet Wally Sparks on YouTube.

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Two shows in one week—a Gadget Lab first. David and Michael discuss changes to Twitter’s platform, the new devices from Pebble (including that cool little Spotify player), the updated wireless sports headphones from Jaybird, and a new design for Boosted’s ubiquitous orange-wheeled electric skateboard. Also, at the very beginning, David offers his own advice on how to get your phone stolen while you’re at the beach.

Some notes: We’re trying something new this week and offering a brief rundown of the contents of each episode at the very beginning. You, our listeners, have asked for this, so please tell us if it’s helpful. We’re pretty sure it’s helpful, and it only takes about 30 seconds. Also David’s laugh at the very beginning sounds a lot like the roadie on Dark Side of the Moon.

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Last week was Google I/O, the yearly developer-focused show where the tech giant tosses out its latest inventions. It was a show full of sharp ideas and great-looking products. Nothing demoed at this year’s I/O had a definitive release date (or a price) but there were so many concepts—many of them seemingly transformative for Google’s business—that we’re spending an entire show parsing the data dump.

Some notes: Watch the cool/creepy Google Home concept video on YouTube. Read David’s coverage of Android apps on Chrome OS, Cade’s story on Google’s AI machinery, and David’s exclusive story on Ara. Also, read John Gruber’s critique of the Ara story, which the hosts discuss near the end of the episode.

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Like everyone else in media, Michael and David are obsessed with this week’s blow-up over Facebook’s Trending News box—not just the he-said-she-said tales about whether there are humans running it, but also what it says about the bias inherent in algorithms. But David elevates the discussion with a serious question: Is it Facebook’s responsibility to show you news it knows would make you happy? For the second half of the show, the hosts discuss Gboard, Google’s keyboard for iOS, as well as the company’s upcoming developer conference.

Some notes: Since recording the show (and this comes up as a question we couldn’t answer) we’ve discovered Google doesn’t require iOS users to log into Google to use its keyboard. Go figure! John Gruber has a nice rundown of this specific topic at Daring Fireball. Also, next week is Google I/O, and our coverage begins Wednesday morning.

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The newest release from Apple is an updated MacBook. Pretty boring, right? I mean, who really cares about new laptops anymore? But this new ultraportable work machine has skated straight into our hearts and caused them to swell with joy. Sure, it may be underpowered for the way some people work, but it’s absolutely perfect for the way everybody else works, which is on the Internet and on the road. This is a laptop designed for today, so we’d better get used to more just like it. Also, it’s rose gold, a color trend that’s eating the gadget industry.

The beginning of the episode is all about how we Slack when we’re away from the office. With family, friends, and neighbors. Sometimes, with people we despise.

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Our cover story in the next issue of WIRED is about Magic Leap, a so-called mixed-reality device. You put on some goggles, and the technology places virtual objects in your real surroundings, where you can interact with them. David and Michael discuss the future possibilities of AR, VR, and MR. Also this week, Michael explains why he recently ditched Snapchat (take a wild guess). The show opens with a discussion of browser habits spurred by the launch of Vivaldi, a new browser for the deepest browser nerds.

Two show notes this week. Joe is sick with a bad cough and we didn’t want him to infect our airspace so he’s not on the show this week, and you can learn more about WIRED’s senior maverick editor Kevin Kelly at kk.org.

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