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The future of wearables and the downfall of two healthcare companies

The future of wearables and the downfall of two healthcare companies

FromFT Alphachat


The future of wearables and the downfall of two healthcare companies

FromFT Alphachat

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Wearable technology, including the Apple Watch and Google Glass, has been limited in appearance and functionality, but Amanda Parkes, chief technologist at Manufacture NY, thinks it has a promising future. She joins hosts Cardiff Garcia and Shannon Bond to discuss the relationship between technology and fashion and the privacy issues for the wearables of the future. Then, the FT's David Crow explains the latest developments in the Valeant and Theranos sagas. Plus a quick debate about executive pay and the public humiliation premium. Visit FT.com/alphachat for show notes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 1, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Alphachat is the conversational podcast about business and economics produced by the Financial Times in New York. Each week, FT hosts and guests delve into a new theme, with more wonkiness, humour and irreverence than you'll find anywhere else