On today’s show, New York Times technology columnist Molly Wood joins us to talk about Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference. Plus, Nancy Kass, a professor at the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins, on new technologies, medical research, and consent

On today’s show, Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Law at Harvard and co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, talks about the hacker Sabu and his deal with the federal government that got him out of prison. Plus, we’re joined by Adriene Hill to talk about the launch of LeanringCurve and retro tech in the classroom. And how well have you kept up with the week in tech? It’s time for Silicon Tally! This week, Ben takes on NASA engineer Bobak Ferdowsi, A.K.A. Mohawk Man.

With the White House hosting a summit on youth sports and concussions, we take a look at the money and technology going into equipment and tests that can help diagnose concussions almost immediately after a player is injured. Plus, Nancy Kass, a Professor of Bioethics and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, talks about the issues surrounding medical research, consent, and new technologies. Also, meet the man who tracked computer use through all 456 episodes for the American crime drama Law & Order.

On today’s show, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez talks about the commission’s report on data brokers. Plus, Sree Sreenivasan, digital officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, talks about digitizing the collection and opening up the museum’s archives online.

More on the technology involved in predicting hurricane season. Plus, Ryan Calo, a Law Professor at the University of Washington, about what data discrimination means for individuals. Also, if you ever wondered about the origins, meanings, and weird ubiquity of the “Smugshrug” emoji, this is the show for you. 

More on thews that Comcast, in an effort to secure its merger with Time Warner Cable, has hired 40 firms to lobby federal regulators. Plus, Farhad Manjoo, technology columnist at the New York Times, talks about coming up with a secure password that’s not impossible to remember. We finish the episode with more about the right to be forgotten and the power of search results to define your online identity.

On today’s show, Will Oremus talks about Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3, and the company’s goal of replacing the laptop. Plus, we have more on the ISEE-3 Reboot Project, a crowd-funded intiative to reboot and reclaim a 36-year-old space probe that on a trajectory past Earth. And last but not least: how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? Marketplace’s own Kai Ryssdal joins us for this week’s Silicon Tally. 

A look at how Best Buy’s increased focus on e-commerce to compete with Amazon has led to a rebound in sales following a dismal holiday season. Plus, Anup Ghosh, CEO of Invincea,  on the three big hacking stories this week. Also, a conversation with video game voice actress Jennifer Hale about acting out of context and how the industry is changing.  

More on the news that T-Mobile, already a favorite of Latinos in the U.S., is partnering with Univision to offer a phone service customized for Latino customers. Plus, a new phone app which uses photos to locate pets available for adoption that resemble your recently deceased pet. Also, Michael Ibrahim, founder of the New York-based car service app Whisk, talks about competing with Uber and being part of the New York City startup scene.