17: Watch Out

What's the cost of having the latest and greatest?

Technology usually progresses in a straight line — we want to upgrade to the latest and greatest. But sometimes, technology of the future can make us long for the past.

The Apple Watch sometimes gets a bad rap. Some people complain about it being useless, a dumb, frivolous toy. But one person thinks differently. Today, a story from producer James T. Green about him, his body, and his little wrist computer.

The story of a precious young Apple collector.

Where did Siri's voice come from — and where is it going?

The drama, the inspirations, and the hijinks that went into the creation of sounds you hear nearly every day.

The story of Audion and Panic, and what it means to break with the mold of Silicon Valley and forge your own distinct, creative identity.

Emoji put a once obscure group of nerds into the spotlight. How have emoji changed their stodgy organization?

How emoji are designed and the decisions behind them. And, what happens when they reach the real world?

What drives someone to create an emoji, and who are the gatekeepers that they have to face?