David Pogue
Coverage of David Pogue in the Nexus archive.
- Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
The article explores whether phones eavesdrop on users when ads for mentioned products appear. It highlights correspondent David Pogue's examination of how targeted advertising works and why it sometimes seems unnervingly specific.
- How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Over 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in 41 states since May, linked to Trump administration cuts to FDA and CDC staff, disbanding of a food safety advisory committee, reduction of a pathogen surveillance program, and delays in a contaminant tracing rule. Experts describe the situation as a 'national wake-up call' for compromised food safety.
- How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad transformed American transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, and time perception. Correspondent David Pogue explores Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., highlighting Big Boy, the world's largest functioning steam train, to illustrate trains' role in shaping America.
- Help wanted: The difficulties facing job applicants
The unemployment rate for young workers is twice the national average, with entry-level job seekers facing challenges in a competitive market. The article discusses how AI is impacting job prospects and hiring processes for recent graduates, as well as expert advice on adjusting job searches and identifying fields with high demand for workers.
- Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years leading the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue discusses Cook's legacy and Apple's potential future direction.
- Is your phone listening to you?
The article questions whether phones are eavesdropping through targeted ads that match user conversations. David Pogue investigates the phenomenon of unusually specific advertisements.
- Is your phone listening to you?
The article questions whether phones are listening to users through highly-targeted ads, with correspondent David Pogue investigating the technology behind such advertising. It explores the accuracy of ads appearing after mentioning products, raising privacy concerns.
- Extended interview: Tim Cook
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, discusses the company's first half-century and its focus on innovation in an interview with David Pogue. The conversation also touches on the vision of Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple in 1997. Apple's constant pursuit of 'the next thing' is highlighted as a key aspect of its success.