ALLBIRDS PIVOTS FROM SHOES TO AI IN LATEST ECONOMY SHIFT

In the latest episode of the Engadget Podcast, host Devindra Hardawar and Engadget's Daniel Cooper discuss Allbirds' surprising move from retail to artificial intelligence and what it reveals about the current tech landscape. The conversation examines how companies are abandoning legacy business models to chase AI opportunities, reflecting the technology's dominance in corporate strategy. The episode also covers other tech developments, including NASA's Artemis II moon mission preparations, regulatory scrutiny around Meta's facial recognition technology, and research on how social media influences teenage behavior and self-image. The podcast explores whether Allbirds' transition represents an innovative business evolution or a symptom of unsustainable market pressures driving companies toward AI regardless of strategic fit. Listen: Available on iTunes, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.