The journalists at WIRED don’t know what “libertarian” means? They like, literally have no idea between the three of them??? And they’re not embarrassed to admit this?

I wanted to like this show and have given it a long honest try but the hosts come off as kinda not serious and more interested in chatting with each other like friends. It’s a wasted opportunity of a podcast that could delve deeper into information from the magazine but instead they opt for flippant euphemism and superficial hot takes.

The tech bros political impact Elon Musk represents certainly caught me by surprise; Uncanny Valley journalists are educating me about a force on our national scene I haven’t been paying enough attention to!

Absolutely look forward to each new episode drop from these brainiac explainers. Seems like a particularly critical listen at this moment in time, but back log episodes are well worth a visit also! Keep up the great work!

I like can’t like understand why you would like have a like audio like program and like think like talking like this is cool or like wherever?

Great production, bad opinion especially regarding Elon.

If you value investigative journalism and want to support a free press, I highly recommend subscribing. So sorry to the very sensitive little guys who want WIRED to just stick to the iPhone reviews. Far be it from me to speak for others. Personally, I think as a nation, we are better off with a news organization that is actually standing up for a free press. One that shines a light on wrongdoing and promotes transparency. But if that is offensive to you, you should leave. For the incels, who don't like their daddies, oops, I meant "heroes" being questioned... or worse, critiqued, so sorry to see how much that hurts your feelings. The tiny brains can't comprehend that this type of journalism is not about being "mad" or "attacking" individuals, but rather about uncovering the truth and promoting accountability. I know that is very hard for them to comprehend.

I really want to like this show. I’ve subbed and unsubbed several times. Each time I quickly realize on… the voices. I wish i could explain how irritating it sounds over headphone. Oh well, at least i gave it several chances.

I think this podcast is thoughtful and informative. It feels like listening in while your smart friends have a conversation about the impacts of modern technology on society and culture. I’m excited to add this to my weekly listens!

Not worth the time except for understanding why the Democrats lost. They’ve drunk the koolaid and are naive about politics and international relations. They are members of the ivy league bubble that got us into this mess. They say things like - DOGE should cut the defense contractors budgets because I feel safe. Since we know “science” we know what we are talking about. ??? They assume their audience will accept their light, silly, yet dangerously vacuous banter. Wired should stay out of politics. I am sorry to say I canceled my Wired subscription.

Okay, I gave this revamped podcast 6 episodes. Frankly, I found the original Gadget Lab much more interesting and enjoyable. I really don’t want a cultural critique of tech in today’s society. I may give it a listen in a few months but I don’t think it will improve much more. Please consider going back a little closer to the original podcast format and offer more useful content for the listener. Anyone can drone on for hours about Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk but only the staff at Wired can provide me with the new tech and software information that can make my life easier or even more difficult. Stick to your strengths and leave the social commentary to your sister podcast “Critics at Large” at the New Yorker.

Just listened to my first episode and best i can tell is its three mid-wits chortling about things they have a thumbless grasp on. Two stars because it is somewhat well produced.

Wanted to listen but can’t get past the giggly vocal fry of voices not made for audio

Beginning: eh And too many adds

If you’re interested in thinking and learning, don’t bother with this podcast.

I really enjoyed your most recent two shows, RTO and Living Forever. Both of these were topics that were discussed in my house prior to my finding your podcast. Right now I especially like that while there is ‘some’ politics there is not a lot. I haven’t browsed through all of your shows and topics yet, so if this suggestion has already been covered please forgive me. I’m interested in how older people are dealing with the ‘all online’ business for banking, bill paying, etc. when their cognitive and tech abilities are in decline. Do they find younger friends and family members to help, do they return to paper copies, what is the solution to losing our tech as we age. Thanks,

I say this to save time for the people who complain about a podcast that will necessarily get political and then complain that the podcast has a political leaning and framework through which to interpret the world. Bias does not mean non-factual. You cannot do anything with mere facts. To make sense of them, they must be interpreted: that’s called bias. Now that we’ve understood this, you can listen and learn with the understanding that you have your own bias through which you view the world.

I am a long-time Gadget Lab listener, and I looked forward to your transition to a new and broader scope. I confess that I am disappointed with your first two episodes. To put this in context, I should say that I am an early-stage Boomer. So, I am probably not your target audience. From time to time, your San Francisco liberal politics show up in presumptive statements about business and economics. They have always been unwelcome. But I have also learned a lot from you guys, and you’re very entertaining. Unfortunately, your new show is, thus far, irritating. Episode 1: gossip about a billionaire. Episode 2: whining about having to work like most everyone else in America. Maybe episode 3 should be about how to act like an adult and live up to your responsibilities. That would be OK with this Boomer.

Zoe Schiffer is a great addition. The show is the next best thing to eavesdropping in a coffee shop. Enjoyed the debut!

Guys. Change your intro, I hate hearing: "Is giving companies access to you genetic information a good idea?" Just make it a different question and we chill.

The topics are usually interesting, but Michael is unbearable. Director of culture who barely participates in culture and tech podcast that almost never seems excited about tech.

Always an enjoyable listen!

Between the annoying fry and the lazy made-up answers (“I get the sense that…”) to fact-seeking questions…I just can’t.

I had no idea Wired had a Podcast. I love listening to the commentators. Wired has very articulate and intelligent editors, journalists, and guest experts in their particular fields of comment.

Lauren and Mike are super accessible for even those of us who are out of the loop with tech but want a splash of the latest information and discoveries. Feels like you are in the same room with a few smart friends that have cool jobs, and great recommendations. Also, they help inform me just enough so when I’m in conversation with my techie partner, I will know what I’m talking about, and maybe even have a few insights!

I really enjoy this one. Lauren and Mike regularly talk about what I’m thinking and reading about anyway, but they’re smarter and have more information. Also, Lauren’s pronunciation of “button” brings back CT memories. I had a 4th grade teacher who would respond to the same with “Whaddayou, from New Britain?”

I recently turned 30 and realized I’ve hit the point in my life where I’m less focused on nonsense and “fluff” on the internet and instead wanted to shift my focus on more real-world news and topics. Having worked in the IT field for 10+ years now, I wanted to realign my hobbies and interests into the latest trends and news regarding all things tech. Mike and Lauren provide a very knowledgeable, accessible, and entertaining solution to my recent ambitions in a format that is easy to digest and comprehend for maybe someone not as versed in the politics and terms like myself. They also bring on guest speakers and make them feel welcomed, heard, and appreciated on the show which I admire. Another area of note is their voices. This might sound odd to contribute, but I find their voices soothing and in not a terrible, cringe ASMR way. Lastly, they usually end their shows with a “recommendations” section that I find very enjoyable and personable. It’s not often people break away from the corporate talk and business to just ask “hey, what have you found enjoyable in your life lately?” I absolutely recommend this podcast and hope it provides the same entertaining, informational, and soothing experience that it has for me!

I have been listening to your podcast for the past two years, it is a welcome treat to my commute! For Michael Calore, if you have not read ‘The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto’ I strongly recommend. 1. Best book ever, 2. Brought me back to music.

We are loving Gadget Lab, make more seasons please!

I listen to lots of tech/science pods so I wasn't surprised to find Lauren & Michael to be smart, insightful & slyly funny. What I didn't expect is their intertwined charisma that comes right over the digital "airwaves." I love this pod. There's much to learn & like on Gadget Lab.

Please, Please, Pleeeezzz instruct your presenters to eliminate the word "like" from their spoken vocabulary.

Such a great podcast! I love listening to this during my morning commute. Easy to listen to and great topics being covered.

This is easily one of the best tech shows. Not only do they cover gadgets, but also the social impact of technology. I absolutely love the weekly recommendations at the end.

Now former listener her. They have a very tenuous grasp on their own concept. Too many episodes that aren’t about gadgets or tech. For example the reasoning for The Case of the Not Stolen AirPods, was that because a court proceeding happened involving AirPods it was fair game to be on Gadget Lab. The episode did a deep dive on whether or not law enforcement should be able to ticket students in at school. There was no tech or gadgets in the story beyond AirPods being involved. Don’t even get me started on their recommendations of the week. Keep the PodCast, but rename it Social Issues Lab: Weekly News from WIRED, sometimes related to tech.

Been listening to this show for about two years. Just listened to the future of Hollywood episode, and I felt compelled to leave a review saying that all the journalism majors (and non-journalism majors) at wired are people *who* do know things about tech!

LOOK! Hey, Gadget Lab. Please, let me start by saying - this is easily a 5 star show. I absolutely love the topics, the host’s friendship-chemistry is incredible, and the audio is wonderful! All are superior! So, why the 1 star? It’s a last ditch effort, tbfh. Because I loved this show so much, I tried to sign up for a digital and print account on Wired.com. This has been an absolutely-crazy-awful-failed experience. It’s so, soooo GDF bad. I have wrote to customer service and that has done nothing. I have searched the SE’s, nope also. Then I tried calling - hung up on. For being a tech focused business it’s incredibly ironic how piss poor the website’s UI/UX (also then counting the Customer Service) is. What’s most sad… I wanted to get a sub to help support this show. The end result has been: - Wired took my money - Wired won’t let me have my purchased sub - I can’t read most material since the paywall is active - I have a very, very bad experience opinion of Wired. - (worse of all) A stellar podcast gets a 1 star so I can last-ditch effort get help… Please, again, I am sorry. I hope someone can work with me on this. Being this is public, I won’t share my PII here. I hope you are authorized to ping me somehow… I don’t know what else to do…

No murder, no politics, no bros, I learn interesting things every week and Lauren and Mike are great podcast hosts. The recommendation segment is greatly appreciated too.

I’m really into the material — tech, platforms, phones, streaming, etc. — but the hosts don’t have the personality and expertise that I expect from Wired and that I get from The Verge, The Ringer, Puck, etc., podcasts.

Michael and Lauren hit just the right mix of tech product comments with non-tech recommendations at close. It's like grabbing a cup of coffee with friends once a week. Happy 2021 New Year guys. 2023 update Still a five star podcast for me. I look forward to a weekly visit with Michael and Lauren. Thank you guys!

I like tech and this is a great poadcast!

I was listening to this year‘s review of the consumer-electronics show, and the host said that all of the sleep apnea studies that have been done are on men. This is blatantly false, but the show host was using this to promote a new product at the consumer electronic show. This show has factual errors like this all over the place. The reason? The show hosts listen to marketing people, and don’t do follow up research. If the hosts of the show cannot get basic information like this correct, what use is this show? Where is the editorial process in this? This show is an example of the worst kind of tech journalism. Clean up your act, Wired.

I’ve only been listening for a while but you guys rock you guys are so well knowledgeable…

Michael and Lauren were taking positions against Elon and Twitter, talking about hate that didn’t align with their hate. Michael didn’t want to read about the left deception and left cover up. Not to mention FBI intrigue and election interference and Hunter’s drug addiction and laptop information. That’s pretty big stuff to ignore. But doesn’t fit their narrative. Biased journalism is just propaganda. We are starting to recognize th ineffective vax and Fauci fraud. Where is their FTX outrage that he’s getting a free ride because so much money was sent to the Dems. He’s getting better press than Elon

I enjoy each episode and usually learn something new. Sometimes they make me laugh which is awesome, too. I also like that when a physical product or experience is being discussed one of the hosts has had a hands-on experience and can speak on it.

Wow

Over the years this podcast has really fallen off the wagon, the hosts seem to hate the content they cover as part of their job. They frequently bring so much snark to what they’re covering (ie “it’s time to talk about X. Ugh do we have to??”), why even bother?

I love this podcast, it provides a great mix of information, humor, and good sense. Thank you

Just another tech show with liberal bias.

This is a good podcast. It is very informative and helpful.

WIRED is a legendary tech magazine. So when you hear their journalists talk unrehearsed, you’ll be shocked at how little they know about tech. Their musings are unresearched, uninformed, and often inaccurate or flat out wrong. If you want to listen to a group of millennial English majors try to talk about tech, this is your podcast. If, however, you want good tech journalism from trustworthy sources who know tech, look elsewhere.