Engadget Podcast: Allbirds goes from shoes to AI
Published: (April 17, 2026 at 07:59 AM EDT)
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Source: Engadget
Source: Engadget
Overview
In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget’s Daniel Cooper about Allbirds’ sudden transformation from a shoe company into an AI company and what it says about the AI economy. They also discuss the Artemis II moon mission, Meta’s facial‑recognition controversy, teens’ perspectives on social media, and more.
Topics Covered
| Timestamp | Segment |
|---|---|
| 1:47 | Near‑dead shoe company Allbirds is doing AI now |
| 15:57 | Artemis II safely returns to Earth – did you know they had DSLRs and iPhones up there? |
| 28:41 | Meta warned by dozens of civil‑rights organizations that facial recognition in its smart glasses will enable predators |
| 36:00 | Social media isn’t bad for teens, say teens |
| 44:30 | NAACP sues xAI over data‑center pollution |
| 50:28 | Around Engadget |
Credits
- Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Daniel Cooper
- Producer: Ben Ellman
- Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien
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