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Business, Spoken

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Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

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Episodes

The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered

Court cases and a new draft law from the European Commission are chipping away at the controversial industry. What comes next may look very different. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 20, 202110 min

This New Tech Cuts Through Rock Without Grinding Into It

A startup called Petra uses super-hot gas to penetrate bedrock. The method could make it cheaper to move utilities underground—and make electric lines safer. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 17, 20219 min

Why Do DVDs Still Exist?

Some people still buy them—though not necessarily who you’d think. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 10, 20219 min

Good Luck Trying to Fix the Supply Chain Crisis

The system of getting things from A to B is broken. Fixing it will involve rethinking how pretty much everything moves. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 06, 202110 min

Why the Chip Shortage Drags On and On … and On

Demand is still surging, but it takes time to build new factories. And a history of highs and lows may deter some investors. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dec 03, 20217 min

The Hidden Dangers of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Apps

Services such as Afterpay, Affirm, and Klarna are soaring in popularity and valuation. But consumer advocates say they make it easy to get overextended. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 29, 20219 min

How To Fix Email … With Science!

Email isn’t broken—it’s the people who are the problem. But if you start treating it like old-fashioned snail mail, suddenly it makes sense again. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 22, 20218 min

Sodium Batteries May Power Your New Electric Car

As EV sales increase, supplies of lithium may get tight. So some companies are incorporating cells with sodium, which provides almost as big a charge. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 19, 20219 min

These Robots Follow You to Learn Where to Go

Burro makes carts that help growers of trees and vineyards with harvests. Meanwhile, the maker of Vespa scooters wants to carry your groceries. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 16, 20219 min

Facebook Is Going Meta

Mark Zuckerberg would like you to call his troubled company something else now. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nov 05, 20217 min
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