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| The problem with Telegram | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:25:06 | |
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss Telegram CEO being charged in a French criminal investigation over content moderation, Yelp suing Google for antitrust violations, a week in AI-generated nonsense, and more.
Telegram says CEO has ‘nothing to hide’ after being arrested in France
French authorities arrest Telegram’s CEO
Why the Telegram CEO’s arrest is such a big deal
Telegram CEO charged in French criminal investigation
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faces court questioning in France.
French prosecutors explain why they arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?
How Telegram played itself
Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations
TikTok must face a lawsuit for recommending the viral ‘blackout challenge’
California State Assembly passes sweeping AI safety bill
Mark Zuckerberg responds to GOP pressure, says Biden pushed to ‘censor’ covid post
Google Gemini will let you create AI-generated people again
xAI’s new Grok image generator floods X with controversial AI fakes
X’s Grok directs to government site after sharing false election info
Smart home company Brilliant has found a buyer
ESPN ‘Where to Watch’ feature helps find where to stream sporting events
Plaud’s NotePin is an AI wearable for summarizing meetings and taking voice notes
The maker of the Palma has a new cheaper e-reader
The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is a smarter hair curler
Snapchat finally launched an iPad app
Instagram adds what photos have always needed: words
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event is set for September
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| Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone? | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:06:58 | |
Today on the flagship podcast of the native resonance of your smartphone:
02:32 -The Verge’s David Pierce tries to find out if those YouTube videos promising to remove water from your phone with sounds actually work.
32:42 - Then, David chats with The Verge’s Alex Heath about some AR glasses that are reportedly set to launch from Snap and Meta this fall.
59:16 - Later, David answers a question from the Vergecast Hotline about competition in the AI industry.
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| Apple's Intelligence beta and more AI chaos | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:34:27 | |
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Allison Johnson, and Victoria Song discuss Apple iOS 18.1 beta. upcoming Pixel 9 rumors, Olympics coverage, AI deepfake regulation, and more.
Further reading:
The best way to watch the Olympics is on TikTok
Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta with the first ‘Apple Intelligence’ iPhone features
Apple’s iOS 18.1 developer beta adds AI call recording and transcription
A first look at Apple Intelligence and its (slightly) smarter Siri
Apple’s new AI features will reportedly miss the iOS 18 launch and wait for iOS 18.1.
Google Pixel 9 event: rumors and what to expect
Pixel 9’s ‘Add Me’ feature puts you in a group photo even when you’re not there
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
Samsung hypes the Galaxy Z Flip as a great police bodycam
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber wants your next mouse to last forever
Microsoft wants Congress to outlaw AI-generated deepfake fraud
Google tweaks Search to help hide explicit deepfakes
Lawmakers want to carve out intimate AI deepfakes from Section 230 immunity
Elon Musk posts deepfake of Kamala Harris that violates X policy
The Copyright Office calls for a new federal law regulating deepfakes.
Senators will introduce the No Fakes Act to keep AI ...
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| The poster’s guide to the new internet | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:29:26 | |
In episode three of our connectivity mini series, The Verge's David Pierce explores the idea of POSSE and PESOS, two syndication models for posting on the internet that don't rely on a single platform.
Buckle in, it gets nerdy.
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| Into the iPad Confusion Zone | 20 Oct 2023 | 01:21:29 | |
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss a whole bunch of tech news from this week — a new Apple Pencil, the latest Cybertruck confusion, streaming updates, and more.
Further reading:
Apple Pencil joins the iPad confusion zone
Apple announces entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C charging
Elgato’s new $279.99 Prompter is an all-in-one teleprompter and extra monitor
Analogue is making a 4K Nintendo 64
OnePlus Open review: right size, wrong price
Elon Musk says ‘we dug our own grave with Cybertruck,’ offers new delivery date
Elon Musk answers Tesla pricing question with anti work-from-home rant
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/18/23923256/musk-dodges-question-about-accepting-legal-liability-for-tesla-full-self-driving-cars
Tesla profits dip as it invests in factory upgrades and AI development
https://www.threads.net/@keubikooriginal/post/CyjavWouN0w
X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year
ChargePoint is bringing Tesla’s NACS plug to its vast network of EV chargers
These space-saving public EV chargers are ridiculously fast and rolling out now
FCC kicks off fight to restore net neutrality
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/19/23923617/nokia-announces-14000-job-cuts-amid-5g-downturn
Here comes another Netflix price hike
Netflix’s first live sports broadcast pairs up F1 drivers with pro golfers
Spotify launches hub for artists’ merch
YouTube might make an official way to create AI Drake fakes
Get ready to see a lot more product ads in YouTube videos
YouTube wants to get you watching more news from ‘authoritative sources’
There’s no way you’ll miss YouTube’s like and subscribe buttons now
There's no way you'll miss YouTube's like and subscribe buttons now
How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been
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| The smart glasses era is (kind of) here | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:24:47 | |
Today on the flagship podcast of glassholes:
The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Victoria Song about her experience using the new Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses hands-on: in pursuit of content
The Verge’s Sean Hollister and iFixit’s Kyle Wiens join the show to discuss the latest legislation in the right to repair and what’s next for the future of fixing your own gadgets.
Right-to-repair is now the law in California
The Verge’s Nathan Edwards answers this week’s Vergecast Hotline question.
The iPhone 15 and 15 Pro launch with ‘future Qi2 wireless charging.’ Here’s why.
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| The better, smarter future of messaging | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:54:31 | |
In episode two of our connectivity mini series, The Verge's David Pierce chats with Eric Migicovsky co-founder of Beeper. Beeper is a universal messaging app trying to take all your messages from all your apps and put them in one place. Is this the future of chat?
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| Sonos loses to Google, and Threads takes on Twitter | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:21:59 | |
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:
Google 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 Oct 2023 | 01:29:17 | |
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?
29:18 - Victoria Song joins the show to discuss her review of the updated Pixel Watch 2.
Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch
56:02 - Monica Chin stops by to explain the new "Chromebook Plus" certification on higher-end Chromebooks.
Chromebook Plus is Google’s new certification for premium Chromebooks
1:22:42 - Keep listening for the Vergecast Hotline question all about music playlists.
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| The TV of the future costs zero dollars | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:00:48 | |
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 | 06 Oct 2023 | 01:33:35 | |
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:
Google 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 | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:10:17 | |
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.
US 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 conspiracy
52:36 - 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 Sep 2023 | 01:29:36 | |
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.
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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| The history of Roku and the fight over CarPlay | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:04:51 | |
Today on the flagship podcast of dedicated streaming hardware:
We try out a couple of show formats we’ve been planning for a while.
In Version History, we tell the story of the Roku Netflix Player, debate its legacy, and try to decide whether this thing belongs in the Version History Hall of Fame.
From Fast Company: Inside Netflix’s Project Griffin: The Forgotten History Of Roku Under Reed Hastings
From CNBC: How Roku used the Netflix playbook to rule streaming video
From CNN: Netflix Player offers PC-free movie watching
From Wired: Review: Roku Netflix Set Top Box Is Just Shy of Totally Amazing
From The New York Times: Why the Roku Netflix Player Is the First Shot of the Revolution
After that, it’s time for debates. Nilay Patel and David Pierce yell at each other about who should own the screens in your car. Are CarPlay and Android Auto the answer, the solution to universally crappy automaker software?
Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens
The rest of the auto industry still loves CarPlay and Android Auto
Everybody hates GM’s decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs
Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn’t going to happen
Apple’s fancy new CarPlay will only work wirelessly
Later, David answers a question from The Vergecast Hotline about political spam texts.
From The Washington Post: How to stop receiving spam texts
From PCMag: Stop Robotexts: How to Block Smishing and Spam Text Messages
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| RIP DVDs | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:00:47 | |
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
Later, 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 Metrics
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| The 50-year quest for AI virtual assistants | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:31:13 | |
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?
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| Amazon and Microsoft's AI parades | 22 Sep 2023 | 01:15:41 | |
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:
Amazon’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 Sep 2023 | 01:40:03 | |
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 Sep 2023 | 01:00:14 | |
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.
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| Apple mysteries and Google trials | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:05:05 | |
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:
iPhone 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 Sep 2023 | 01:39:19 | |
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.
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 Sep 2023 | 00:25:22 | |
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:
AI 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 | 08 Sep 2023 | 01:30:12 | |
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:
iPhone 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 | 01 Sep 2023 | 01:19:37 | |
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:
No, 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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| In search of the perfect movie recommendation | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:38:27 | |
On this episode of The Vergecast, we look at why TV and movie recommendations are so complicated, and whether AI might be able to make them better. If Spotify can build infinite playlists of music you’ll like, and YouTube and TikTok always seem to have the perfect thing ready to go, why can’t Netflix or Hulu or Max seem to get it right?
If you want to know more about everything we discuss in this episode, here are a few links to get you started:
Movievanders
Reelgood
The internet is a constant recommendations machine — but it needs you to make it work
Netflix’s Greg Peters on a new culture memo and where ads, AI, and games fit in
From Scientific America: How Recommendation Algorithms Work—And Why They May Miss the Mark
From Google: Multimodal prompting with a 44-minute movie
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| Who built the internet? And who will save it? | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:35:19 | |
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 Aug 2023 | 01:24:53 | |
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:
Elon 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 Aug 2023 | 01:14:24 | |
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
27:11 - 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.
What is a custom feed and how do I make one? – Reddit Help
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| Big screens, bigger screens, suitcase screens | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:27:04 | |
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:
Linus 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 Aug 2023 | 01:22:42 | |
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.
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| Streaming goes up, Zoom comes down | 11 Aug 2023 | 01:32:08 | |
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.
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 | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:38:42 | |
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 | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:21:47 | |
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:
Elon 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 | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:30:49 | |
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 Jul 2023 | 01:12:26 | |
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:
Twitter 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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| Search as we know it is officially over | 26 Jul 2024 | 01:31:19 | |
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Jake Kastrenakes discuss OpenAI's new SearchGPT product, Amazon's plan to launch a paid version of Alexa, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold review, and whole lot more.
Further reading:
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine
Bing’s AI redesign shoves the usual list of search results to the side
Reddit is now blocking major search engines and AI bots — except the ones that pay
Google had a massive quarter thanks to Search and AI
Amazon’s paid Alexa is coming to fill a $25 billion hole dug by Echo devices
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a great phone that’s out of ideas
Asus ROG Ally X review: the best Windows gaming handheld by a mile
Samsung Galaxy Ring review: keeping you in Samsung’s orbit
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive in 2026
Apple Maps launches on the web to take on Google
The Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle is now available
Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn’t going to happen
The NBA’s new TV deals put a lot of games on Amazon’s Prime Video starting in 2025
Reddit’s NFL, NBA deals bring more sports highlights — and ads
Spotify CEO confirms a ‘deluxe’ version with hi-fi audio is coming soon
Sonos CEO apologizes for disastrous rollout of new app
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| Gadget tips for your next upgrade | Vergecast Hotline | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:02:25 | |
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
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| The future of EV charging and Hollywood on strike | 21 Jul 2023 | 01:30:29 | |
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:
Beats 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 Jul 2023 | 01:31:33 | |
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.
Nothing 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 Jul 2023 | 01:19:37 | |
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:
Meta-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 Jul 2023 | 01:34:21 | |
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 | 07 Jul 2023 | 01:23:40 | |
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:
Instagram 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 Jun 2023 | 01:30:30 | |
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.
Hope, 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 Jun 2023 | 01:37:40 | |
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.
FTC 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 Jun 2023 | 01:26:38 | |
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:
Instagram’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 Jun 2023 | 01:11:15 | |
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
Later, 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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| Inside the global computer crash | 23 Jul 2024 | 01:18:55 | |
Today on the flagship podcast of configuration changes:
The Verge's Tom Warren joins the show to to talk about the story and legacy of the CrowdStrike crash.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft: all the latest news on the global IT outage
Major Windows BSOD issue hits banks, airlines, and TV broadcasters
What is CrowdStrike, and what happened?
CrowdStrike’s faulty update crashed 8.5 million Windows devices, says Microsoft
CrowdStrike outage: Photos, videos, and tales of IT workers fixing BSODs
Then we talk with The Verge's Victoria Song and Zombies, Run creator Adrian Hon about making exercising fun without making it competitive and awful.
Zombies, Run
Adrian Hon’s Substack
Finally, the Apple Watch will let you rest
This walking app let me whack my co-workers with a baseball bat
Ignore your fitness tracker and walk to Mordor instead
Finally, we answer a hotline question about handheld gadgets for new parents — because there's a lot of time to kill when there's a baby around.
Backbone One review: the best mobile gaming controller yet
Handheld consoles are the future of gaming
Holedown
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| Reddit vs. Reddit: the latest on the fight for the platform | 16 Jun 2023 | 01:20:07 | |
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:
Reddit 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 Jun 2023 | 01:39:57 | |
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.
Reddit’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 for
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| Widgets are back, and everything else from WWDC | 09 Jun 2023 | 01:25:46 | |
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:
Apple 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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