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“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcas... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Angle
Co-founder and former CEO of iRobot
iRobot
Episode: Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
Andy Masley
Blogger focusing on AI's environmental impact
Episode: Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
Josh Woodward
VP of the Gemini Team at Google
Google
Episode: Google's Gemini 3 Is Here: A Special Early Look
Dean Ball
Former Trump White House Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence
Foundation for American Innovation
Episode: Data Centers in Space + A.I. Policy on the Right + A Gemini History Mystery
Bernt Bornich
CEO of 1X, the company that created NEO
1X
Episode: We Met NEO, the Viral Humanoid Robot + HatGPT
AJ Jacobs
Author and former mentor of Kevin Roose, known for immersive experiments.
The Puzzler podcast
Episode: Character.AI’s Teen Chatbot Crackdown + Elon Musk Groks Wikipedia + 48 Hours Without A.I.
Karen Weise
New York Times reporter covering Amazon
The New York Times
Episode: Celebrities Fight Sora + Amazon’s Secret Automation Plans + ChatGPT Gets a Browser
Katie Notopoulos
Senior correspondent for Business Insider covering tech and culture, beloved internet troll.
Business Insider
Episode: ChatGPT’s Platform Play + a Trillion-Dollar GPU Empire + the Queen of Slop
Gary Greenberg
Psychotherapist and writer
Episode: Sora and the Infinite Slop Feeds + ChatGPT Goes to Therapy + Hot Mess Express

Hosts

Kevin Roose
Tech columnist at The New York Times, focusing on the intersections of technology and society.
Casey Newton
Founder and publisher of Platformer, covering technology and culture with a keen eye on critical perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 11.4k ratings
  • Roomba

    That story was very troubling. What a sad ending for the company. Thanks for sharing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Interested bystander
    United States9 days ago
  • So good!

    This has become my favorite podcast. I am interested in tech but never worked in tech. I am interested in science, but am not a scientist. This podcast gives me the right level of news, insight and analysis about the most important tech issues of our time. And, Casey and Kevin are very funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Blue 27
    United States13 days ago
  • The Best

    Absolutely brilliant! These guys know their stuff and deliver efficiently and superbly. Plus, (icing on the cake) they’re hilarious.

    A total must !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Soap Di Mantova
    Italy18 days ago
  • Umm

    This podcast has all the excitement you’d expect of two married people talking at each other. It was a lot more interesting when AI was trying to end a marriage and the other single host was talking every episode about dating apps and how ridiculous the dating scene is in SF. There’s very little that’s relatable from two people who are in happy relationships. Unless you are into the highlights of Bay Area tech bro “culture”.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    llorcan
    United States22 days ago
  • Dystopian

    I enjoy the information I get from this podcast, but the jaunty tone about AI slop, and the enthusiasm about the latest AI models, is hard to take. This stuff is coming for the jobs of everyone who works in a creative field, including the hosts of Hard Fork. As a writer myself, it’s truly hard for me to understand a writer being excited that a new AI model can closely mimic his writing style and reasoning.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NY1235at
    United States23 days ago

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Content is engaging and informative, with a mix of humor that appeals to tech enthusiasts.
Overall sentiment is that of excitement about the future of technology, though some critics have expressed concerns about a perceived lack of critical engagement with industry leaders.
Listeners appreciate the expertise of guests and the critical analysis of technology's impact on society.

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Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
Q: What was the response to antitrust regulators' blocking of the Amazon acquisition?
Colin expresses a strong belief that the regulators acted against the consumer's interests, as iRobot's acquisition by Amazon would have allowed more investment and innovation in the robotics market.
Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
Q: What were the core problems that started to erode iRobot's market leadership?
Colin attributes it to the emergence of new competitors, particularly those from China, with access to the Chinese market and additional government support.
Why Roomba Died + Tech Predictions for 2026 + A Hard Forkin’ Xmas Song
Q: Why did iRobot go bankrupt?
Colin mentions that it is a complicated question; they led the world in consumer robotics but faced increased competition and had to adapt. Ultimately, they needed help to take the next developmental step, which led to bankruptcy.
Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
Q: What are the potential effects of this law on children's mental health?
The law could lead to decreased rates of mental health issues among teenagers in Australia.
Australia Kicks Kids Off Social Media + Is the A.I. Water Issue Fake? + Hard Fork Wrapped
Q: What is the new law that went into effect in Australia regarding social media?
The law prohibits children under 16 from having accounts on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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