FULL EPISODE: Mosquito Zapping Drones - July 16, 2026

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media; FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year; New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it. To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence could be conscious right now. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, Dr. Cliff Redford explains the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats and reveals just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is. Los Angeles-based divorce attorney Jackie Combs goes over money questions you should consider asking on a first date. Accounting professor Joshua Khavis shares details of the link between newspaper closures and distorted crime reporting. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Michael Inzlicht pt. 1 (30:00) Michael Inzlicht pt. 2 (39:50) Jackie Combs (49:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:09:50) Joshua Khavis (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices