We're a year into the metamorphosis of Facebook into Meta, and by all indications it seems the transition is putting significant pressure on the company. Meta's share price has dropped by around 70% since the rebrand and user adoption is slow.

An Update

Nov 25th, 2022 2m 48s

The Defrag will be returning on Tuesday 29th of November, but things will be a little different. We've also launched a new YouTube channel - you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedefragnewsSign up to our free newsletter at https:/

Video Game Movies

Jun 14th, 2022 17m 34s

Game-to-film adaptations have a reputation for not living up to the expectations of fans. But despite this, they keep getting made, and it seems the frequency of these productions is increasing. So why does Hollywood keep returning to video gam

Space Ambitions

Jun 9th, 2022 18m 29s

Space is becoming more and more commercial. NASA is focused on outsourcing key parts of the Artemis missions to external companies, and there's big money on the line for those lucky enough to secure contracts. But what are the risks in outsourc

WWDC Recap

Jun 7th, 2022 3m 54s

Apple's Annual Worldwide Developer Conference is on this week. So today on the show, a quick wrap of what was announced during the opening keynote.

Sandberg Leaves Meta

1 Jun 2nd, 2022 4m 56s

Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from Meta... and other important headlines.Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an ad-free feed and bonus episodes.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rHb7J

When Self-driving Cars Crash, Who’s Responsible?

May 31st, 2022 15m 49s

Autonomous vehicles could revolutionise the automotive and transport sectors. They promise a future where you can hail a driverless taxi, or sit back and relax while your own car drives itself to a destination. While level five autonomous vehic

Privacy: Priceless

May 27th, 2022 15m 11s

Facial recognition is now in use across many apps and devices. For example, many of us use Face ID to unlock an iPhone or to gain access to other apps. But there are more concerning uses of the tech, particularly in public settings. One of the

We're Listening

May 24th, 2022 3m 55s

We're running a listener survey to learn more about you and the stories you love. Please take a few minutes to complete it. Visit https://thedefrag.com/survey

Will Vitamins Help You Get Over Covid?

May 19th, 2022 17m 9s

It’s long been said that vitamins like Vitamin C, D, or Zinc, can help speed up your recovery from illness. But is that really the case? And if you’re unlucky enough to be wiped out with covid, will popping a few vitamins, help you recover soon

Can Your Phone Get a Virus?

May 17th, 2022 11m 48s

Do you ever feel like the amount of spam you're getting seems higher than normal? Well it turns out you weren't just thinking that, malicious attacks are actually on the rise. However it's not just your emails that are vulnerable, our mobile ph

Google I/O

May 12th, 2022 15m 29s

Google I/O, the company's annual developer conference is happening right now. It's a chance for the search giant to show off its latest innovations to the community. From advancements in translation tech, to new hardware, this year's event had

Would You Rent A Tiny Home?

May 10th, 2022 16m 56s

Australia is in a housing affordability crisis. Not only is it becoming harder to buy or build a new home, but in many locations around the country, getting a rental property is both difficult and expensive. This is a crisis that was exacerbate

Twitter’s Edit Button

May 5th, 2022 15m 22s

Twitter is working on an edit button. It's a much requested feature from users, but what impact could the ability to edit tweets have on its ecosystem?Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an

Nintendo Switch Sports

May 3rd, 2022 15m 34s

Until recently, the Wii was Nintendo's best-selling home console. Part of its success came from attracting more casual players with motion-controlled games that involved moving your body rather than using the buttons on a traditional controller

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An Update

Apr 27th, 2022 1m 33s

A quick update on The Defrag.Sign up to our free newsletter at https://thedefrag.com/ - or become a paid member and get an ad-free feed and bonus episodes.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rHb7JVHz42Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

Is E3 dead?

Apr 14th, 2022 19m 19s

During the pandemic, many companies embraced virtual events. Apple, for example, is still making highly produced, cinematic, keynotes and doesn't seem keen to return to a physical offering. And in the games industry, pre-packaged videos have be

Athlete Data Privacy

Apr 13th, 2022 17m 8s

Whether it's on the field, in training, or during sleep, professional athletes are constantly being tracked. The data collected is used to improve technique and performance, in the hope of gaining an edge. So much data is collected that it's no

EV Emissions

Apr 12th, 2022 12m 46s

With issues around global fuel supplies, and the impact of climate change, many people are now starting to consider a switch to an EV. But just how green are electric vehicles? According to a new study, where you live can play a big role in how

Chocolate Scorecard

1 Apr 11th, 2022 13m 28s

For a lot of people, Easter means chocolate. It's the chocolate industry's busiest time of the year. But not all chocolate is created equal. Child exploitation, environmental issues, and poverty are all major problems in the harvesting of cocoa

Sounds Alarming

Apr 8th, 2022 12m 56s

If you dread the sound of your alarm going off each morning, you don't need to change your life to become a morning person. New research shows that it may be as simple as choosing the right kind of alarm sound.Dawn Birds Deliberate Alarm Tone:

Podcast Listeners Are More Curious

Apr 7th, 2022 12m 59s

New podcast research examining the social aspects of podcasting has discovered that there are similarities between the types of people who listen to podcasts. So can you predict whether someone listens to a podcast based on their personality?Si

Drink-Driving Tech

Apr 6th, 2022 13m 2s

Fatalities and injuries caused by drink-driving have been on the decline in recent decades, but the problem hasn't been eliminated. Random police stops, and public awareness campaigns, have helped mitigate the issue but they can be expensive an

The Biphasic Plate

Apr 5th, 2022 13m 32s

Breaking your femur can often involve a lengthy and painful recovery. However a new type of implant has been developed that could help stabilise these breaks and give patients some mobility while the bone recovers.Sign up to our free newsletter

Will NFTs Go Mainstream? (Rebroadcast)

Apr 1st, 2022 14m 36s

NFTs or non-fungible tokens - they're all the rage in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. However apps like Twitter are now integrating NFTs into their platform, and Samsung is now integrating an NFT marketplace into its television range.