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Sonos loses to Google, and Threads takes on Twitter
13 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the Meta Quest 3 review, Google gadgets, and Threads continuing to compete with X.
Chris Welch joins the show to discuss the result of Sonos' legal battle with Google.
Further reading: Lees meerGoogle Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust?
WordPress now offers official support for ActivityPub
Threads is getting an edit button — and you don’t have to pay for it
@mosseri • We’re not anti-news
At US v. Google antitrust trial, the Apple search deal takes center stage
Judge blasts Sonos for abusing patent system and throws out $32.5 million win against Google
Google is already bringing back the software features it removed because of Sonos’ lawsuit
Sonos vows to keep fighting Google for the benefit of smaller companies – and its own revenue
Ruling pdf: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/znpnznkjgpl/GOOGLE%20SONOS%20TRIAL%20ruling.pdf
Google has fixed its recent history of terrible speakers with the Pixel 8 Pro
Alameda’s paper trail leads straight to Sam Bankman-Fried
Samsung joins Google in RCS shaming Apple
Sony’s new PS5 with a removable disc drive launches in November
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Good Pixels, better Watches, great Chromebooks
11 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 29 min
Today on the flagship podcast of AI-generated wallpapers:
03:22 - The Verge's David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson about her review of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro review: in Google we trust? Lees meer29:18 - Victoria Song joins the show to discuss her review of the updated Pixel Watch 2.
Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch56:02 - Monica Chin stops by to explain the new "Chromebook Plus" certification on higher-end Chromebooks.
Chromebook Plus is Google’s new certification for premium Chromebooks1:22:42 - Keep listening for the Vergecast Hotline question all about music playlists.
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The TV of the future costs zero dollars
9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
In episode one of our miniseries all about connectivity, The Verge’s David Pierce talks with Ilya Pozin, founder and CEO of Telly, a new startup promising to give you a free 55-inch TV with an additional second screen for ads and apps.
Before founding Telly, Ilya Pozin also founded PlutoTV, one of the first and most successful ad-based streaming services. There are many similarities between these two companies, and Ilya has a grander vision for how he sees the world and how he thinks he can revolutionize the TV hardware and TV show business.
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The great Pixel 8 camera debate
6 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
The Verge’s Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the announcement of Google’s Pixel 8 phone, along with the new AI tools that raise lots of questions.
Further reading: Lees meerGoogle Pixel 8 launch event: the 7 biggest announcements
Google Pixel 8 hands-on: a little bit smaller and a little bit smarter
The Pixel 8 Pro hands-on: better cameras, a brighter screen, and new AI
Google Pixel 8 will get seven years of Android updates
Google Photos’ new AI tools for Pixel 8 raise messy questions
Google releases Android 14 for Pixel phones
Android 14 gets AI-generated wallpapers on Google’s latest Pixels
Google Pixel Watch 2 hands-on: new sensors, longer battery, better accuracy
Google announces new colors and features for its Pixel Buds Pro earbuds
Netflix is planning to raise prices... again
Streaming service price increases: the latest on Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, Hulu, and more
Paramount uploads Mean Girls to TikTok across 23 video clips
The Humane Ai Pin makes its debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week
https://www.threads.net/@mosseri/post/Cx8M6xqAWeC/
Apple addresses iPhone 15 overheating with a new iOS 17 update
Paris Hilton gets special deal to post on X
LG is dropping ATSC 3.0 from its TVs next year
The Verge and dbrand have partnered on new skins for the Pixel 8, iPhone 15, and more
iPhone 15 Pro Max camera: 1000 photos later, it’s still missing something
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Amazon, Google, and crypto are on trial
4 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
Today on the flagship podcast of The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890:
01:43 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with policy editor Adi Robertson and reporter Makena Kelly about US v. Google, and what we’ve learned so far. They also talk about the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon, which could be the next big tech trial. Lees meerUS v. Google antitrust trial: updates
Amazon reportedly used a secret algorithm to jack up prices
Satya Nadella tells a court that Bing is worse than Google — and Apple could fix it
Why the US is suing Amazon
28:46 - Later, senior correspondent Liz Lopatto joins the show to preview the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy52:36 - Keep listening for this week’s Vergecast hotline question with Alex Cranz.
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Meta's AI headset future — and that X interview at Code
29 september 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz break down an awkward interview out of the Code Conference from X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino. Then, the crew gets into all the big news from Meta's Connect event where the Quest 3 and Meta Smart Glasses were announced. Lees meer
Further reading:
The Code Conference 2023: news, interviews, and more
Linda Yaccarino defends Elon Musk, X, and herself at Code 2023 [FULL INTERVIEW]
AMD CEO Lisa Su on the GPU shortage, the AI revolution, and Nvidia | Decoder
Yoel Roth warns new X CEO about Elon and company status [FULL INTERVIEW]
Artifact is becoming Twitter, too, thanks to new posts feature
The Quest 3 is Meta’s last chance to win the headset war before it truly begins
The Meta Quest 3 is sharper, more powerful, and still trying to make mixed reality happen
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg on Threads, the future of AI, and Quest 3
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: livestreaming, headphone-replacing eyewear
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses hands-on: in pursuit of content
The new WGA contract will change how Hollywood works
Summary of the 2023 WGA MBA
Streaming giants have banded together for lobbying power
Apple and Google are changing how you listen to podcasts
Google Podcasts shut down in 2024 as podcasts debut globally for YouTube Music
Logitech now sells a $299 folding chair
Former Amazon hardware boss Dave Limp will take over as CEO of Blue Origin
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RIP DVDs
27 september 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
Today on the flagship podcast of the laserdisc resurgence:
While Netflix’s DVD.com service shuts down later this week, The Verge's David Pierce chats with Bill Rouhana, the CEO of Chicken Soup for The Soul Entertainment, about the potential of Redbox and physical media in 2023.
Netflix’s DVD service shuts down: here’s the complex tech behind it Lees meerLater, David and Alex Cranz talk with New York Magazine’s John Herrman about his recent story on social media metrics and what they actually mean.
Lies, Damned Lies, and Social-Media MetricsKeep listening for this week’s Vergecast hotline question.
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The 50-year quest for AI virtual assistants
25 september 2023 · 31 min
In part three of our AI mini series, David Pierce dives into the decades-long endeavor to build a virtual assistant. What can a virtual assistant do? What do we want it to do? Lees meer
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Amazon and Microsoft's AI parades
22 september 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss all the announcements from Amazon's fall product launch event and Microsoft's Surface and AI event.
Further reading: Lees meerAmazon’s fall 2023 product launch event: live news, announcements, and more
Amazon is set to supercharge Alexa with generative AI
The Fire TV should be at the heart of Amazon's smart home
The new $269.99 Echo Frames look a whole lot more like glasses.
Alexa Eye Gaze offers a new way to control Alexa on a Fire tablet
In the new Echo Show 8, Alexa will be 40 percent faster.
Finally some hardware...for kids.
YouTube is going all in on AI with background and video topic suggestions
YouTube made a video editing app — just like TikTok
Microsoft Surface event: the 6 biggest announcements
Microsoft’s new Xbox controller borrows great ideas from Stadia, Steam, and Sony
This is Microsoft’s new disc-less Xbox Series X design with a lift-to-wake controller
Microsoft’s next Xbox, coming 2028, envisions hybrid computing
Microsoft addresses the huge Xbox leaks: here’s Phil Spencer’s full memo
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer says acquiring Nintendo would be ‘a career moment’
Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2 with upgraded chips and ports
A first look at Microsoft’s upgraded Surface Laptop Studio 2
Microsoft announces the new Surface Laptop Go 3
Hands-on with the Surface Laptop Go 3
The Surface Go 4 comes with a much-needed performance boost
Microsoft 365 Copilot launches in November
Windows 11’s next big update arrives on September 26th with Copilot, RAR support, and more
Microsoft announces Surface Hub 3 with portrait mode
The cable bundle of the future is officially here
Google’s Bard chatbot can now find answers in your Gmail, Docs, Drive
The Home Assistant Green is here to make the most powerful smart home platform more accessible
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iPhone and watches and wallpapers, oh my
20 september 2023 · 1 uur 40 min
Today on the flagship podcast of the Action Button:
03:34 - The Verge's David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about their reviews of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.
41:02 - Victoria Song joins the show to talk about her review of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
1:07:58 - David chats with Isaac Mosna and Widgetsmith's David Smith about customizing your iPhone wallpaper and widgets.
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Can AI make a hit song?
18 september 2023 · 1 uur
In episode two of The Vergecast's AI mini series, David Pierce sits down with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding and music producer Ian Kimmel to share how they made an entire song from scratch using a bunch of AI tools.
Later, Nilay Patel joins the discussion to talk about the future of AI in the music industry. Lees meerEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apple mysteries and Google trials
15 september 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
It's been a week! The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz rejoin the studio to process all the tech news and announcements. Apple had its annual hardware event where the iPhone 15 and new Apple Watch lineup were shown off.
Later, senior tech and policy reporter Adi Robertson joins the show to walk us through the US v Google antitrust trial that kicked off earlier in the week.
Further reading: Lees meeriPhone 15 event: all the news on Apple's new phones
Here's why Apple put a Thread radio in the iPhone 15 Pro
Rumors of Lightning’s death are just slightly exaggerated
The iPhone Mini is officially gone, long live the iPhone Mini
USB-C Backbone One controllers will be ‘upgraded’ to work with the iPhone 15 lineup.
The iPhone is getting new ringtones with iOS 17
Apple announces more iOS 17 features coming later this year: Apple Music updates
How Google plans to win its antitrust trial
What to expect from the Google Search antitrust trial
US v. Google antitrust trial: updates
Developers respond to Unity’s new pricing scheme
Unity cancels town hall over reported death threats
What happens when Google Search doesn't have the answers?
Google AMP: how Google tried to fix the web by taking it over
A storefront for robots
The little search engine that couldn't
Who killed Google Reader?
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iPhone 15: the good, the bad, and the titanium
13 september 2023 · 1 uur 39 min
After attending Apple's fall hardware event, The Verge's Nilay Patel, Allison Johnson, Dan Seifert and Victoria Song break down the biggest announcements: the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2. Lees meer
Further Reading:
All the big conferences and events in tech, entertainment, and automotive coming this fall
iPhone 15 event live blog: all the news from Apple's keynote
Apple iPhone 15 event: the seven biggest announcements
Apple announces iPhone 15 with USB-C, a camera upgrade, and the Dynamic Island
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max announced with titanium bodies and an Action Button
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max hands-on
A first look at the new iPhone 15 with USB-C and a big camera upgrade
Apple's cheapest iPhone 15 Pro Max now costs more — but also has double the storage
Apple is releasing iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 on September 18th
Apple announces Apple Watch Series 9, and it has a handy double-tap feature
Apple Watch Ultra 2: price, release date, and features
Apple is switching the AirPods Pro charging case to USB-C
Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro
Apple's Lightning connector was the first great port — and USB-C might be the last
Post-process: why the smartphone camera changed photography forever
The iPhone 7 Plus vs. the original iPhone: a camera showdown
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the first smartphones with Thread
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AI voices are taking over the internet
11 september 2023 · 25 min
In part one of The Vergecast's AI mini series, David Pierce dives into the boom of voice synthesis and artificially generated speech. The process is a lot more accessible for everyone, but how realistic can it sound?
Further reading: Lees meerAI voices are taking over the internet
Everyone will be able to clone their voice in the future
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How the iPhone 15 could still surprise us
8 september 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Dan Seifert discuss what to expect at Apple's iPhone 15 event, the drama behind the scenes with Disney's CEOs, and some more gadget news.
Further reading: Lees meeriPhone and iPad apps will be available in the Vision Pro App Store by default
Sonos announces Move 2 speaker with stereo sound and 24-hour battery life
Google leaks Pixel 8 Pro again with a 360-degree preview
GoPro’s new Hero 12 Black will let you film continuously for longer
A GoPro Max successor is coming
What goes into designing a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker
Bob Iger and Bob Chapek's CEO battle made Disney the pettiest place on Earth
YouTube is experimenting with longer but less frequent ad breaks on TV
Roku turns to layoffs (again) and removes streaming content to cut costs
Chrome is about to look a bit different
Google’s cookie-replacing Privacy Sandbox reaches major milestone
How to disable Chrome’s new targeted ad tracking
Clubhouse reinvents itself as an audio messaging app
MrBeast just dropped a new YouTube face
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It's gadget season again
1 september 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss all the gadgets announced at IFA 2023, the next flagship phone events from Apple and Google, and a whole lot more.
Also: Nilay Patel breaks news about the 5G banana surgery.
Further reading: Lees meerNo, they did not do surgery on a banana over 5G
Apple’s September iPhone event: how to watch and what to expect
Google leaked Google’s flagship Pixel 8 Pro, again
Google sets its Pixel 8 launch event for October 4th
Google kills Pixel Pass without ever upgrading subscriber’s phones
Taylor Swift Eras Tour is coming to theaters this October
Starfield review: a stellar sci-fi refresh of the Bethesda RPG formula
Sony is raising PlayStation Plus prices up to $40 per year
Dolby might have found a way to make built-in TV speakers sound much better
Instagram may be making Reels longer to compete with TikTok
Google’s Duet AI now available in Docs, Gmail, and other Workspace apps
IFA 2023: the biggest announcements from Europe’s big tech show
Alexa and Google Assistant play together nicely, but not perfectly, on JBL’s new speakers
Anker's new MagGo wireless chargers might charge iPhones just as fast as MagSafe
Philips Hue has three new smart security cameras
Jlab’s $39.99 Jbuds Mini are the smallest yet.
How Google made the world go viral
We sent the top ANC headphones to a lab to test their noise-canceling abilities
This USB button helps Jeopardy! contestants get their buzz on
The future of Tesla is in China
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Who built the internet? And who will save it?
30 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 35 min
Today on the flagship podcast of social media monetization strategies:
04:05 -The Verge''s David Pierce and Nilay Patel chat with Taylor Lorenz about her new book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet
55:26 - Adi Robertson joins the show to explains why publishers, and the music industry, would have a bone to pick with the Internet Archive.
1:23:13 -Vjeran Pavic helps out with this week's Vergecast Hotline question.
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Threads' big moment, and Sony's big controller
25 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 25 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Richard Lawler discuss Threads' new web app, Sony's Playstation handheld, NFL 4K streaming, AI music copyright, and a whole lot more.
Further reading: Lees meerElon Musk says (yet again) that X will stop letting you block users
X glitch wipes out most pictures and links tweeted before December 2014
X fixed the ‘bug’ that broke images attached to tweets from before 2014
X tests removing headlines from links to news articles
Elon Musk says news organizations can get a share of X’s advertising revenue, too.
Threads on the web is here
NFL Sunday Ticket has arrived on the Google TV homescreen
Amazon is bringing a whole lot of AI to Thursday Night Football this season
Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99
Sony’s PlayStation wireless earbuds will cost a whopping $199.99
Sony’s PlayStation division is acquiring headphone maker Audeze
This batarang houses Qualcomm’s next big bet on gaming
Somebody already unboxed the Quest 3
Microsoft kills Kinect again
Corsair’s first standing desk is designed for gaming, streaming, and more
Google and YouTube are trying to have it both ways with AI and copyright
Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel
Netflix is going to let DVD subscribers keep unreturned discs for free
White Noise Podcasters Are Costing Spotify $38 Million a Year - Bloomberg
Sonic Spectrum: a journey into noise white, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple & violet
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Mythical computers and super apps
23 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
Today on the flagship podcast of payment processing fees:
04:36 - The Verge's David Pierce travels to meet Keegan McNamara, an artisan who is making unique computers for more purposeful use cases.
A visit to the one-man computer factory Lees meer27:11 - Liz Lopatto and Alex Heath join the show to discuss the future of "super apps" in the United States — notably the one Elon Musk is trying to build with X, formerly known as Twitter.
Everything Elon Musk told Twitter employees in his first company meeting
Can Elon Musk turn Twitter into an ‘everything app’?
Here’s what Elon Musk wants to do with X, his ‘everything app’
1:09:54 - Keep listening for this week's Vergecast Hotline question.
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Big screens, bigger screens, suitcase screens
18 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Dan Seifert discuss the iMac's 25th anniversary, the state of streaming, a TV in a suitcase, and a whole lot more.
Further reading: Lees meerLinus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls
They Review Movies on TikTok, but Don’t Call Them Critics
YouTube is adding chat, highlights, and Shorts to NFL Sunday Ticket
It’s official, people aren’t watching TV as much as they used to
iMac at 25: a visual history of Apple's iconic all-in-one computer
How the iMac saved Apple
For a generation of students, the iMac was a gateway to the future
In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac?
Apple moved the end call button again in iOS 17
These iOS 17 Features Won't Be Available at Launch - MacRumors
Everything New in iOS 17 Beta 6 - MacRumors
DisplayPort: A Better Video Interface | Hackaday
LG now sells this bizarre TV in a suitcase, and I must have it
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 family review: easier choices
Google Chrome will summarize entire articles for you with built-in generative AI
OpenAI wants GPT-4 to solve the content moderation dilemma
An Iowa school district is using ChatGPT to decide which books to ban
The Biden administration urges the Supreme Court to take up content moderation cases
Special counsel obtained ‘some volume’ of DMs from Donald Trump’s Twitter account
Microsoft to hold ‘special event’ in New York City on September 21st
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How YouTube and ESPN control the future of everything
16 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
Today on the flagship podcast of non-exclusive distribution deals:
02:15 - The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Richard Lawler discuss how the future of sports streaming will have a lot to say about the future of entertainment.
41:57 - David chats with director Alex Winter about his new documentary The YouTube Effect.
1:12:00 - Keep listening for this week’s hotline question about Windows 11. Lees meerEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.
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Streaming goes up, Zoom comes down
11 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz break down the chaotic and increasingly more expensive state of streaming video. Are we just recreating cable TV? And afterwards, the crew explores the wild world enterprise software. Lees meer
Further reading:
Disney Plus and Hulu are about to get even more expensive
The Emmy Awards are officially delayed because of the writers and actors strikes
Disney is ‘actively exploring’ ways to crack down on password sharing
What does Bob Iger think about selling Disney to Apple?
Paramount says it has a plan to weather the Hollywood strikes.
Barbie earns $1 billion at the box office worldwide
Verizon will soon raise prices on certain unlimited plans — yes, again
Slack’s redesign: new DM and Activity sections and more features in the messaging app
Verizon is shutting down BlueJeans, which it bought for $400 million
Zoom says its new AI tools aren’t stealing ownership of your content
The LK-99 ‘superconductor’ went viral — here’s what the experts think
Cadillac’s Escalade IQ is the next GM vehicle to lack Apple CarPlay
MrBeast’s burger company is suing him for $100 million
You can now verify your Threads profile on Mastodon
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How Tesla became the Elon Musk Co. from Land of the Giants
9 augustus 2023 · 39 min
Today we're sharing an episode of Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave
Not many people can name the original founders of Tesla. So how did two guys who wanted to build an electric car create a company synonymous with Elon Musk?
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Samsung fans and video apps: they’re everywhere
4 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss YouTube adding a slew of new TikTok-like features to Shorts, Elon Musk's extravagant 'X' sign, and much more.
We also go through this week's emails. The Samsung fans have spoken.
Further reading: Lees meerElon Musk wants a second chance to fail at X
Elon Musk capitulates: Twitter will default to dark mode but still offer a light option
Twitter Blue subscribers can now hide their blue checks
Elon Musk's extravagant 'X' sign atop the former Twitter HQ has been dismantled
Elon Musk’s X sues anti-hate researchers for allegedly scraping data from Twitter
Do you want to buy stocks on X?
YouTube is adding a slew of new TikTok-like features to Shorts
BBC launches an ‘experimental’ Mastodon server
LG 27GR95QE-B review: ushering in a new age for gaming monitors
Some details on what Apple needs to ship the Apple Vision Pro developer kits.
Apple’s Vision Pro platform joins Pixar’s bid to standardize 3D content
The Excel World Championship esport is coming back to ESPN this week
Exclusive: the Sonos Move 2 is coming in September with stereo sound and 24-hour battery life
MrBeast is suing his ghost kitchen partner over ‘inedible’ MrBeast Burgers
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Samsung foldable software, eye-scanning orbs, and the future of the arcade
2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 31 min
Today on the flagship podcast of texting on the outside screen:
03:28 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about the software design of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
32:54 - David takes a trip to the Dave & Busters to find out why the games on your phone ended up in your local arcade.
49:48 - Alex Heath joins the show to discuss his experience getting his eye scanned by an orb from Worldcoin, a crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
1:14:45 - Our hotline question of the week about wearables without screens.
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Twitter rebrands as X, and Samsung's Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 event
28 juli 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss Twitter being rebranded as X.
Allison Johnson joins the show to discuss everything announced at Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event.
Also: we read your emails!
Further reading: Lees meerTwitter is being rebranded as X
Elon Musk just changed Twitter’s logo again — sort of
Can Elon Musk really use that X logo for Twitter?
For Elon Musk, X equals everything
Twitter Blue’s former lead talks about Elon Musk, X, and sleeping on the floor
Twitter Japan will be called simply, Japan
Threads is rolling out its Following feed
You can’t just leave Threads in the Following feed
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is last year’s phone with a new hinge
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 gets a big little screen upgrade
Samsung goes OLED all the way with the Galaxy Tab S9 tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series is all about the bezels
DJI Air 3 review: old ideas, new package
OpenAI can’t tell if something was written by AI after all
Seven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging network
T-Mobile says its ultrafast 5G capable of up to 3.3Gbps is rolling out now
Boost Infinite’s $25 unlimited wireless plan is now on Amazon Prime
T-Mobile’s charging a $5 fee for in-store bill payments
My first MP3 player had everything I needed
Looking back at the original Chromecast, which just turned 10 years old
Japan’s indie game scene is growing up
How to build a better search engine than Google
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Gadget tips for your next upgrade | Vergecast Hotline
26 juli 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Today on the flagship podcast of answering machines:
We answer your questions from The Vergecast Hotline!
01:51 - LDAC and other audio codecs
06:21 - Samsung TV
07:58 - Smartwatches for marathons
16:38 - iPhone upgrades
23:09 - Threads
29:52 - Security cameras
40:46 - Laptops
39:13 - Google Pixel
50:54 - Android phones Lees meerEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.
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The future of EV charging and Hollywood on strike
21 juli 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss all the gadget news from this week, the state of EV charging for non-Tesla owners, the unions of Hollywood on strike, and much more.
Further reading: Lees meerBeats Studio Pro headphones review: leaning on a legacy
The future of EV charging for non-Tesla owners may not be as bad as it looks
HP Spectre x360 13.5 vs. Dell XPS 13: which flagship should you buy?
Motorola G Stylus 5G (2023) review: a good phone spoiled by bloatware
Framework Laptop 16: our exclusive hands-on
OnePlus 12 leaks show a bigger battery and faster charging
Logitech buys Stream Deck rival Loupedeck
Tesla reveals Cybertruck size specs as it builds release candidates
Meta is giving away its AI tech to try to beat ChatGPT
Apple is testing an AI chatbot but has no idea what to do with it
The unions of Hollywood are trying to save it from itself
Bob Iger’s big ideas for Disney involve cost-cutting at Marvel
A real-time reaction to the actors’ strike.
TREE LAW
Vox Media drops its own CMS
Netflix reportedly has around 1.5 million subscribers on its ad tier in the US.
The Biden administration is tackling smart devices with a new cybersecurity label
Here’s why 70mm IMAX movies like Oppenheimer need a Palm Pilot to work
Your Starbucks order is not ready
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Nothing’s gadget renaissance, and our favorite TV remotes
19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
Today on the flagship podcast of sustainable supply chain economics:
03:27 - CEO of Nothing Carl Pei sits down with The Verge’s David Pierce to discuss the new Phone 2, Carl’s vision for the company, his thoughts on AI, foldables, VR, and much more. Lees meerNothing Phone 2 review: the vibes abide
Nothing CEO Carl Pei on the Phone 2, AI, and the future of gadgets (video version of interview here)
50:02 - Later, Vergecast producers Andru Marino and Liam James debate with David the best and worst TV remotes, and what makes a good remote design. Watch the YouTube version to see all the remotes we talk about.
3 Kinds of Simplicity :: UXmatters
Philips Design - Simplifying TV remote (UX Case Study)
1:25:19 - Keep listening for the Vergecast Hotline question of the week.
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Microsoft beat the FTC, and the Nothing Phone 2 is here
14 juli 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Microsoft winning the case against the FTC for its Activision Blizzard deal. Also: the Nothing Phone 2 and more gadgets.
Further reading: Lees meerMeta-provided Facebook chats led a woman to plead guilty to abortion-related charges
Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard
Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s memo to Microsoft employees about the FTC win
FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case
Nothing Phone 2 review: the vibes abide
Is the Nothing Phone (2)’s camera better than these?
Apple iMac rumor suggests a 32-inch version is being considered
Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement
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Apple OS betas, how to talk about AI, and our video game picks
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 34 min
Today on the flagship podcast of transformers (both the movie and the AI thing):
03:46 - The Verge’s Victoria Song, Chris Welch, Allison Johnson, and David Pierce discuss using the new features and tools in beta versions of Apple’s watchOS 10, tvOS 17, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17.
28:36 - The Verge’s James Vincent joins the show to discuss how we should think about using the popular vocabulary terms in AI like GPT, LLM, transformers, hallucinations, etc. Are we using them the right way? Does it matter how we use them?
54:20 - David is joined by The Verge’s Ash Parrish and Polygon’s Chris Plante to share the video games they are most excited about after a string of announcements from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Summer Game Fest, and others.
1:25:46 - We answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline
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Instagram Threads is here to crush Twitter
7 juli 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss Meta's launch of Threads, a new competitor to Twitter. Later, Nilay Patel calls in to give his take.
Further reading: Lees meerInstagram Threads: why Meta is competing with Twitter
Meta unspools Threads
Instagram’s Threads: everything you need to know about the new Twitter competitor
Instagram’s Twitter competitor, Threads, briefly went live on the web
Instagram Threads won’t be available in the EU at launch.
People are posting a lot on Threads.
Here’s how Twitter’s leadership is responding to Instagram Threads.
Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko on what Threads means for the fediverse.
Instagram flooded Threads with celebrities and brands at launch
So what’s next for Threads? DMs “maybe...”
Mark Zuckerberg on when Instagram Threads will get ads
Spielberg, Scorsese, and Anderson have swooped in to save Turner Classic Movies
Google confirms it’s training AI using scraped web data
The TSA will use facial recognition in over 400 airports
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AI might break the internet
30 juni 2023 · 1 uur 30 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss results from our AI survey, this week's AI news, our Apple Mac Pro review, and more.
Later, Adi Robertson and Tom Warren join the show to discuss the latest in the FTC v. Microsoft trial, including what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had to say on the stand. Lees meerHope, fear, and AI
AI is killing the old web, and the new web struggles to be born
ChatGPT on iOS now comes with Bing built-in
Ads for major brands are appearing on AI-generated spam sites
House restricts congressional use of ChatGPT
AI-generated tweets might be more convincing than real people, research finds
Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience
The AirPods Max are getting left behind, so are new Apple headphones coming this year?
Reddit mods are calling for an ‘affordable return’ for third-party apps
Plex lays off more than 20 percent of its staff
Ford’s F-150 Lightning price hikes are costing it customers
TikTok’s new feature asks creators to make branded videos for a chance at ad money
FTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle
The FTC’s case against Microsoft could turn into Xbox vs. PlayStation
Has Xbox really lost the console wars?
Microsoft exec was ready to ‘go spend Sony out of business’ to strengthen Xbox
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Google Pixel Fold review, Microsoft vs FTC, and Congress’ child safety bills
28 juni 2023 · 1 uur 38 min
Today on the flagship podcast of the console wars:
02:42 - David Pierce chats with Verge senior editor Tom Warren about the five-day trial between Microsoft and the FTC that will determine the future of its $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Lees meerFTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle
Has Xbox really lost the console wars?
Microsoft exec was ready to ‘go spend Sony out of business’ to strengthen Xbox
35:00 - Policy reporter Makena Kelly joins the show to explain what Congress is trying to do to address child safety online.
Texas bans kids from social media without parental consent
New bill would add mandatory age verification to social networks
1:03:07 - The Verge’s Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert discuss our Google Pixel Fold review, and how it stacks up against other foldables and flippables.
Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap
The Pixel Fold shows how far ahead Samsung’s folding phones are
Motorola Razr Plus review: the right moves
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Meta and Reddit prove the social web is over
23 juni 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss the vibe shift that is happening on social media and the communal internet.
Further reading: Lees meerInstagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor shown in leaked screenshots
Facebook, Fosstodon & The Fediverse
Daring Fireball: Not That Kind of 'Open'
Daring Fireball: More on Preemptively Blocking Facebook’s Imminent ActivityPub Entry
It's September, Forever
Mark Zuckerberg agrees to Elon Musk cage match challenge
Reddit removed moderators behind the latest protests before restoring a few of them
Reddit says it’s ‘not acceptable’ for communities to go NSFW in protest
Google Pixel Tablet review: the dock makes all the difference
Apple reportedly has fitness features for the Vision Pro we haven’t seen yet
Easily replaceable phone batteries might be back, and I’m here for it
Gary Vaynerchuk is 'petrified' of Slack
TikTok COO V. Pappas has reportedly quit
Microsoft is hiking the price of Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass
DPReview will live, actually — under new ownership
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How AI really works, and how the smart home broke
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
Today on the flagship podcast of open-source lightbulbs:
David Pierce chats with Verge investigations editor Josh Dzieza about his story detailing how humans matter far more to AI development than we may have thought.
Inside the AI Factory: the humans that make tech seem human Lees meerLater, smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy explains why we're probably getting the idea of a “smart home” all wrong.
Smart homes for smart people
How microgrids and smart homes are shaping our energy-independent future
Every device that works with Matter
What is a smart home, and do you need one?
How to pick a smart home platform
From brilliant to basic, here are our smart home setups
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Reddit vs. Reddit: the latest on the fight for the platform
16 juni 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Jay Peters discuss all the news about the API changes infuriating Redditors, as well as takeaways from Jay's interview with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
Later on the show: will the Apple Vision Pro replace the TV?
Further reading: Lees meerReddit CEO Steve Huffman isn’t backing down: our full interview
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman: Reddit ‘was never designed to support third-party apps’
Reddit crashed because of the growing subreddit blackout
Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’
How Reddit set itself up for a fall
Google is getting a lot worse because of the Reddit blackouts
The Apple Vision Pro might be a TV, but it won’t replace the TV
Steve Jobs Showing off Macintosh to Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf in 1984 ~ Vintage Everyday
In the bid to grow at all costs, Instant Pot is cooking itself and has filed for bankruptcy
Live Nation-Ticketmaster to disclose full ticket prices upfront
Twitter sued for $250 million by music publishers over ‘massive’ copyright infringement
The Meater smart meat thermometer now supports the iPhone Dynamic Island and Live Activities.
Instagram’s status update now includes what song you’re listening to
It’s not just you: Steam suddenly looks nice
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The war for Reddit, new MacBook Air, and Meta's Twitter competitor
14 juni 2023 · 1 uur 40 min
Today on the flagship podcast of suddenly private subreddits:
01:45 - David Pierce and Nilay Patel call up Christian Selig, who runs the popular Reddit app Apollo, to talk about the changes to the platform that have infuriated Redditors, and what it means for the future of Reddit. Lees meerReddit’s API updates: all the news about changes that have infuriated Redditors
More than 6,000 subreddits have gone dark to protest Reddit’s API changes
Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why users revolted
46:15 - Then, David talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about Meta’s reaction to the new Apple Vision Pro headset, and that new Twitter competitor the company is launching.
Here’s what Mark Zuckerberg thinks about Apple’s Vision Pro
Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor shown in leaked screenshots
1:09:54 - After that, senior reviewer Monica Chin joins the show to discuss her review of Apple’s new 15-inch Macbook Air.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: exactly what was asked for1:33:24 - Keep listening for this week’s Vergecast hotline question.
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Widgets are back, and everything else from WWDC
9 juni 2023 · 1 uur 26 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss all the updates to Apple's iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS announced at WWDC this week.
Later, Verge senior correspondent Liz Lopatto joins the show to explain the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suing crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase, and what it means for the future of crypto.
Further reading: Lees meerApple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more
watchOS 10 is bringing back widgets in a big way
Apple’s iPadOS 17 adds personalized lock screen and interactive widgets
Apple’s Siri will soon handle multiple smart home commands
Apple’s iPadOS 17 adds personalized lock screen and interactive widgets
Apple announces iOS 17 with StandBy charging mode and better autocorrect
Standby is a new iOS 17 feature for your iPhone that could be great for Apple Home users
Online age verification is coming, and privacy is on the chopping block
Hands-on with the new 15-inch MacBook Air
Apple announces macOS Sonoma with game mode and support for desktop widgets
Mac Pro with M2 Ultra first look: boy, that’s a big chip
All the features Apple didn’t mention in its WWDC 2023 keynote
The SEC is suing crypto giant Binance, here’s all the details
The SEC is trying to freeze Binance’s assets
The SEC sues crypto exchange Coinbase for breaking US securities laws
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Vergecast vs WVFRM trivia!
8 juni 2023 · 28 min
The Vergecast's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Dan Seifert are challenged to a game of tech trivia by Waveform's Marques Brownlee, Andrew Manganelli, and David Imel.
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Apple’s Vision Pro: the headset of the future?
7 juni 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
On Apple's campus, The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Dan Seifert discuss the long-rumored Apple Vision Pro that was announced this week at WWDC.
Later, Marques Brownlee, Andrew Manganelli, and David Imel of the Waveform podcast join the show for a lightning round of everyone's favorite WWDC announcements.
Coming soon: the Vergecast and Waveform team challenge each other to trivia!
Further reading: Lees meerApple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more
Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s new $3,499 AR headset
Apple announces visionOS, the operating system for its Vision Pro headset
Apple Vision Pro first look: the mixed reality future is (almost) here
I wore the Apple Vision Pro. It’s the best headset demo ever.
Optic ID will unlock Apple’s new Vision Pro headset
Apple’s Vision Pro headset will turn you into a digital avatar when FaceTiming
Everywhere Apple imagines you’ll use its $3,500 Vision Pro headset
Apple’s new VR headset will feature over 100 Apple Arcade games at launch
Disney Plus and VR sports games are coming to Apple Vision Pro
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams are all coming to Apple’s new Vision Pro headset
What’s so ‘pro’ about Apple’s Vision Pro headset?
The Vision Pro headset is really Apple’s first TV
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Meta’s Quest 3 revealed and a WWDC preview
2 juni 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Adi Robertson discuss Meta's new Quest 3 VR headset that was announced ahead of Apple's WWDC event, which is widely believed to showcase an Apple headset.
Deputy editor Dan Seifert joins the show to discuss the rest of the WWDC rumors and theories.
Further reading: Lees meerMeta announces its Quest 3 VR headset, which will cost $499.99
The biggest announcements from Meta's Quest Gaming Showcase
Apple’s mixed reality headset: all the reports about the rumored AR / VR headset
Apple’s VR headset might run tweaked versions of iPad apps
WWDC 2023: what to expect at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple might announce ‘several’ Macs at WWDC
The Motorola Razr Plus' new cover screen is a big deal
Amazon Echo Pop review: Alexa for less
Hot foldable summer is here, and there are good reasons to get excited
Range Rover’s next luxury add-on: A car seat that vibrates to music
The ultimate “what is a photo?” gadget.
Lisa's Final Act: how Apple invented its future by burying its past
Kid Cop Returns (Again and Again)
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The two computers that made Apple
31 mei 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
Today on the flagship podcast of third-party operating systems:
The Verge's David Pierce chats with Laine Nooney, author of The Apple II Age: How The Computer Became Personal. Lees meerLater, lead video producer Will Poor chats with David about The Verge's new documentary Lisa’s Final Act: How Apple invented its future by burying its past.
To end the show: a hotline question.
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Microsoft’s big AI Build and Max’s messy streaming launch
26 mei 2023 · 1 uur 26 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Tom Warren discuss the biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2023.
Later, the crew discuss the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined streaming service Max.
Further reading: Lees meerElon Musk fails to launch Ron DeSantis in disastrous Twitter Space
Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements
Microsoft’s Copilot and Bing AI plug-ins will be interoperable with ChatGPT
Bing is now the default search for ChatGPT
Microsoft 365 Copilot is getting plug-ins
Microsoft’s Edge browser is getting the 365 Copilot AI assistant
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott thinks Sydney might make a comeback
Microsoft announces Windows Copilot, an AI ‘personal assistant’ for Windows 11
Max has arrived, and it’ll feel very familiar to HBO Max customers
Max will stream over 1,000 movies and TV episodes in 4K at launch
Warner Bros. Discovery apologizes for crediting writers and directors as ‘creators’ on Max
HBO Max remote button killed in Max rebrand — 9to5Mac
HBO Max now Max: lacks native video player features; 'Up Next' support bugs - 9to5Mac
Sony’s new Q handheld is official: 8-inch screen, streams PS5 games
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Why AM radio and Ethernet still matter, and why Zelda keeps winning
24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 20 min
Today on the flagship podcast of the Purah Pad:
02:19 - Senator Ed Markey chats with Nilay Patel about the importance of keeping AM radio in cars after many EV manufacturers have started to remove it from new models. Lees meerCars would be required to keep AM radio under new bipartisan bill
The shift to EVs is slowly killing off AM radio — and that’s bad for emergency broadcasts
22:09 - Alex Cranz and Sean Hollister talk with SVP of networking at Nvidia Kevin Deierling live at the Computer History Museum for the 50th anniversary of ethernet about the future of connectivity.
Wired: 50 years of ethernet
CHM Live | Ethernet@50
52:51 - David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Ash Parrish discuss why The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom works so well and what the rest of the gaming world should do about it.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: new powers, new places, but less wonder
A conversation with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s creative leads
Tears of the Kingdom’s dungeons were designed with seamlessness in mind
Tips and tricks to get you through Tears of the Kingdom
Zelda players turned Tears of the Kingdom into a Korok torture chamber
The wildest Tears of the Kingdom builds we’ve seen
Tears of the Kingdom’s puzzle designers are fantastic trolls
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough and guides - Polygon
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Montana bans TikTok. Also, FREE TV
19 mei 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Adi Robertson discuss Montana being the first state to ban TikTok, the Supreme Court ruling against reexamining Section 230, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before the Senate.
Then, David interviews vlogger Hank Green about the TikTok ban in Montana.
Later, Verge senior news editor Richard Lawler joins the show to discuss this week in gadgets, from the free Telly TV to the Beats Studio Buds Plus. Lees meerTikTok is now banned in Montana: here’s what you need to know
Montana bans Telegram, WeChat, and Temu from government devices
Full Hank Green interview here
TikTok ban: all the news on attempts to ban the video platform
Supreme Court puts off showdown over Texas and Florida social media laws
Supreme Court rules against reexamining Section 230
Congress hates Big Tech — but it still seems optimistic about AI
This free TV comes with two screens
The free TV company briefly wasn’t sure what it should do with data from kids
Amazon’s latest Echo Buds have an all-new design and much cheaper price
Amazon’s new Echo Pop is a $40 smart speaker
Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear
CueCat
YouTube is bringing unskippable 30-second ads to TV
Max promises shorter ad breaks than other streamers when it launches May 23rd
Netflix’s ad tier has attracted almost 5 million users
Apparently, they were all losers in the race to 5G.
Tesla’s humanoid robot can pick things up and put them down
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Into It: The Conversation We’re NOT Having About AI
17 mei 2023 · 41 min
Today we're sharing an episode of Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders
AI is making fake Drake/The Weeknd songs, weird images, and there’s a worry that TV and movie scripts could be written by ChatGPT. But it’s also about to dramatically change the way we consume, share, and obsess over pop culture. Nilay Patel, Editor-in-Chief of The Verge, explains to Sam how pretty much everything we search on the internet is mediated by Google… and how AI is about to disrupt it all.
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Google I/O recap: AI is taking over Search
12 mei 2023 · 1 uur 23 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the big announcements and takeaways from Google I/O 2023.
Further reading: Lees meerThe nine biggest announcements from Google I/O 2023
The AI takeover of Google Search starts now
Google Perspectives: the new search feature helps you find human information online
Google rebrands AI tools for Docs and Gmail as Duet AI — its answer to Microsoft’s Copilot
Google’s new Magic Editor uses AI to totally transform your photos
Google drops waitlist for AI chatbot Bard and announces oodles of new features
Google announces PaLM 2 AI language model, already powering 25 Google services
Google teases Project Tailwind — a prototype AI notebook that learns from your documents
Android’s new generative AI can reply to your texts and design its own wallpaper
Google’s Find My Device will soon use billions of Android devices to locate your stuff
Google is bringing YouTube, Waze, and Zoom to cars with native Android software
The Pixel Fold is Google’s $1,800 entry into folding phones
Google’s new Pixel Tablet is a $500 slate for the home
Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal
Google’s new Project Starline prototype isn’t a giant booth
Disney is finally combining Hulu and Disney Plus into the same app
Apple launches Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on iPad with new subscription pricing
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Google AI and foldable phones
10 mei 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
Today on the flagship podcast of unfolded aspect ratios:
01:03 -The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss the present and future state of Google — it’s this big, complicated, massively successful company that suddenly feels like it’s under threat in a huge number of ways. The crew lay out the stakes and try to figure out where Google is headed. Hot takes included.
38:55 - David, Allison Johnson, and Dan Seifert talk about the hardware revealed at Google I/O: the Pixel 7A, the Pixel Tablet, and the Pixel Fold.
Further reading: Lees meerGoogle I/O 2023: news, rumors, and announcements
What happens when Google Search doesn't have the answers?
The Pixel Fold is Google’s $1,800 entry into folding phones
Google’s new Pixel Tablet is a $500 slate for the home
Google Pixel 7A review: a better deal
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Bluesky's rise and AI's fall
5 mei 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Sarah Jeong discuss Bluesky gaining popularity and why it may be Twitter's most chaotic successor.
Also: is AI going too far too soon?
Further reading: Lees meershop.theverge.com
Google announces the Pixel Fold
Everything happening on Bluesky, Twitter’s most chaotic successor
Bluesky is starting to feel like Twitter
Mozilla’s new Mozilla.Social Mastodon instance is an attempt to reinvent content moderation
‘Godfather of AI’ quits Google with regrets and fears about his life’s work
White House rolls out plan to promote ethical AI
Snapchat is already testing sponsored links in its My AI chatbot
New ChatGPT Zillow plug-in rolls out to select users today
AI is being used to generate whole spam sites
AI offers new tools for making games, but developers worry about their jobs
Writers are striking and AI rights are on the table.
Microsoft is forcing Outlook and Teams to open links in Edge, and IT admins are angry
Microsoft’s Bing chatbot gets smarter with restaurant bookings, image results, and more
Andreessen Horowitz saw the future — but did the future leave it behind?
Now Gmail has blue verified checkmark icons too
Google accounts now support passkeys for password-free sign-in
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