Tech & Co Show Recap: Unpacking the Latest Trends in Tech
This Wednesday, October 16, François Sorel hosted an absolute star-studded panel on Tech & Co on BFM Business. Joining him were not one, but three heavyweights of journalism: Frédéric Simottel, Frédéric Bianchi, and Claudia Cohen, as well as the genius mind behind Retency, Isabelle Bordry. I mean, folks, anyone with the initials “B.F.M.” must know a thing or two about business, or at least how to spell it correctly!
Spotifying the Audiobook Revolution
First up on the agenda was a deep dive into Spotify’s latest offering in the world of audiobooks. That’s right, the music streaming giant is not just crooning tunes anymore; they’re getting all Shakespearean on us. Can we expect an audiobook of “Hamlet” narrated by the dulcet tones of Adele? Who knows! But with Spotify’s premium subscription, you can now listen to your favorite novels without ever having to look at the page—ideal for those who find reading just too ‘bookish.’
Elon Musk’s Mars Mission: More Than Just Hot Air
Next up, we galloped into the cosmos discussing Elon Musk’s plan to launch the first flight to Mars in 2026. Yes, folks, you heard that right—2026! So if you’re still waiting for flying cars, you might want to recalibrate your timeline because Musk’s already got his eye on Mars while we’re still stuck in 2023. One thing is for certain: when we do colonize Mars, the welcome committee will definitely not include an IKEA store. Thank God for that—you can’t even assemble a bookshelf without it feeling like a SpaceX launch gone wrong!
The Auto Show: 2024 Edition
Then, they revved up the engines, discussing the upcoming 2024 Auto Show. Cars, sweet cars! It’s the one place where it’s socially acceptable to drool over million-dollar machines and not get judged. Anyone else looking forward to seeing the new models that will, inevitably, be too expensive to insure but just perfect for Instagram selfies? If you’re looking for more horsepower than a teenager playing video games, this is the buzz you need!
The Podcast That Keeps Giving
Did you miss the live broadcast? Not to worry! You can always catch it again as a podcast from Monday to Thursday. It’s like a second chance at your grandma’s legendary meatloaf—delicious but with less calories. So, gear up, subscribe, and join the discussions that leave you slightly more informed but a lot more entertained!
In a world where tech advancements are speeding up faster than a kid out of school, Tech & Co is your go-to source for the latest news, insights, and a hearty chuckle. Make sure to tune in next time—because if you think this episode was packed, just wait until they discuss next month’s holographic dog toys!
Keep it sharp, keep it cheeky, and remember: if you can’t be first, at least be funny!
This Wednesday, October 16, François Sorel received Frédéric Simottel, BFM Business journalist, Frédéric Bianchi, BFM Business journalist, Claudia Cohen, journalist at Le Figaro, and Isabelle Bordry, co-founder of Retency and former general director of Yahoo France. They looked at the offer of audio books by Spotify in its premium offer, Elon Musk’s project to launch the first flight to Mars in 2026 and the 2024 auto show, in the Tech & Co show, the daily, on BFM Business. Find the show from Monday to Thursday and listen to it again as a podcast.
10/16/2024 at 9:07 p.m. | Duration: 24:57
