Phones! They’re all the same, right? Just the opposite—according to some of the big Android handset makers, the future is in customization. Modular phones, swappable parts, ever-expanding capabilities. On this week’s show, David Pierce tells us why Motorola’s new modular smartphone, the Moto Z, might be the smartest bet the company has made in years. Also, David and Michael debate whether we’ll ever see a modular iPhone. (LOL nope.) Also this week, the smartwatch markets in decline, and Elon Musk’s vision for what our streets and freeways will look like in 10 years.

Some notes: David visited Motorola’s offices in Chicago, and he reviewed the new phone. Tesla news in Elon’s words, and analysis from WIRED’s Jack Stewart. The smartphone market survey comes from IDC. Mike has a cool Nixon surf watch.

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