First up, Will Oremus, Senior Tech Writer for Slate, discusses why Apple’s future isn’t tied to iPad sales. Then, Queena Kim talks about the “The Next Billion,” which is shorthand for the next billion people coming online. Who are they? Finally, Peter Eckersley, Technology Projects Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, on traditional tech industry practices and why they don’t lend themselves to secure communication apps.

First up, Queena Kim joins us to talk about the forthcoming Apple Pay. And how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? Host Ben Johnson takes on Dave Albert, co-founder of Hacker School, a retreat for computer programmers in New York City, for this week’s Silicon Tally.

First up, Amanda Lotz, Associate Professor of Communications Studies at the University of Michigan, and author of “The Television Will Be Revolutionized,” talks about HBO’s online only option. Plus, Leslie Horn, a writer for Gizmodo, joins us for a conversation about coming around to the idea of leaving and listening to voicemails after her dad passed away.

First up, Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix, on shipping Netflix’s original content overseas. Then, Stephen Cobb, Security Researcher at ESET, talks about what users should keep in mind when using 3rd party services on top of apps like Snapchat and Dropbox. Finally, Susan Crawford, Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School and co-author of The Responsive City: Engaging Communities through Data-Smart Governance, joins Ben to discuss how city governments can make better choices with respect to data and technology.

On today’s show, Lindsey Turrentine, Editor-in-Chief of Reviews at CNET, talks about the launch of Playstation TV & why Sony wants in on the streaming content business. Plus, Stephen Beard tells the story of 29 high tech statues that have been given voice as part of a public art project in London.

First up, Ryan Calo, an Assistant Law Professor at the University of Washington and an affiliate scholar at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, joins us to talk about why he thinks we need a Federal Robotics Commission. Plus, the human race’s efforts to understand our universe will take a huge leap forward next month when a spacecraft lands on a comet for the first time. Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft, which is just about the size of a small car, is on a landmark mission for science, but the project will also provide vital research for ambitious plans to conduct mining on asteroids. 

First up, Faith Hope Consolo, Chair of the Retail Group at Douglas Elliman Worldwide, talks about Amazon’s brick-and-mortar retail store opening in New York City. And how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? Host Ben Johnson takes on Anna Sale, host of the Death, Sex, and Money podcast, for this week’s Silicon Tally.

First up, Chairwoman of the FTC, Edith Ramirez, talks about cramming and AT&T’s $80 million settlement. Plus, BBC reporter, Theo Leggett, joins host Ben Johnson to discuss why some manufacturers devote time and money to building futuristic cars that no-one will ever be able to buy.

First up, Scott Defelice, President and CEO of Oxford Performance Materials, drops in to talk about 3D printing medical devices and FDA regulation. Plus, Molly Wood, Technology Columnist at the New York Times, on Samsung’s rough year. And Rob Spiro, co-founder of Good Eggs, talks about his food delivery startup that acts as a middleman between local farmers and customers.