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Podcast: Armstrong & Getty Extra Large Interviews
Episode: Nike's Dream of Self-Lacing Shoes Tripped-Up by Bugs. Geoffrey Fowler talks to Armstrong & Getty.
Description: Earlier this year Nike introduced a pair of self-lacing shoes--because you obviously "need an app for that".The new kicks are connected to the internet, and the wearer uses an app to lace-'em-up. But guess what--there was a glitch that made them virtually unwearable! Washington Post Technology Columnist Geoffrey Fowler joined Armstrong & Getty to provide all the details about why "internet connected shoes" may not be such a great idea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.