Generation App Podcast

Welcome to Generation App, a podcast exploring the world of millennials, through the apps and online services they love and share with their friends.

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Generation App: Why Pinterest’s simple but powerful platform appeals to users, retailers, and advertisers

Pinterest’s model — a photo-centric online bookmarking tool — doesn’t feel particularly groundbreaking, which is why some people find its monumental success… Read More

Generation App: Why Twitch is ‘magical’ for millions of streamers and viewers

For people who don’t play or watch video games, it can be difficult to conceptualize just how powerful Twitch is. But… Read More

Generation App: The fascinating Pokémon Go craze, explained

By now, you’ve probably been alerted to the overnight sensation that is Pokémon Go by the internet buzz, strange behavior… Read More

Generation App: Why Facebook’s WhatsApp is the world’s most powerful messaging platform

What’s up with WhatsApp? With more than 1 billion users across the globe, the app is by far the world’s most… Read More

Generation App: How Tinder is redefining romance and shaking up the dating world

Tinder is spreading like wildfire, facilitating more than 26 million matches and 1.4 billion swipes per day. The swiping model it… Read More

Casting call: GeekWire is looking for millennials to talk Pinterest, Twitch, Postmates, and more

If you’re a Pinterest prodigy, Twitch talent, or just someone who’d like to chat about your favorite apps, then we… Read More

Generation App: Who needs cable anyway? Why so many people are cutting the cord

If you ask many people in their 20s how they watch TV, there’s a good chance they won’t say cable. About… Read More

Generation App: Why do we still use Craigslist? The surprising longevity of the web’s most awful and useful online marketplace

Over the past two decades, Craigslist has maintained its market share in the online classified space, despite neglecting to make any… Read More

Generation App: Why Twitch is ‘magical’ for millions of streamers and viewers

Generation App: The fascinating Pokémon Go craze, explained

Generation App: Why Facebook’s WhatsApp is the world’s most powerful messaging platform

Generation App: How Tinder is redefining romance and shaking up the dating world

Casting call: GeekWire is looking for millennials to talk Pinterest, Twitch, Postmates, and more

Generation App: Who needs cable anyway? Why so many people are cutting the cord

Generation App: Why do we still use Craigslist? The surprising longevity of the web’s most awful and useful online marketplace

Generation App: Is Waze a life-saver or public menace? Why the driving app is so polarizing

Generation App: Why millennials are choosing Venmo over cash

Generation App: Why Snapchat is more than just sexting

Casting call: GeekWire is looking for digital natives to talk Tinder, Craigslist, and more

Generation App: Millennials share the secrets of Spotify in the premiere of GeekWire’s new podcast