The Engadget Podcast

Now that Apple has scheduled its iPhone 17 event for September 9th, it's time to dive into everything we’re  expecting. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Igor Bonifacic chat with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman about his latest Apple scoops. We're expecting an ultra-thin iPhone Air (which may turn out to be a dud), but when will we hear more about Apple's rumored move into robotics and that darned foldable iPhone?

iPhone 17 event preview with Mark Gurman: Apple’s rumored iPhone Air will be rough around the edges at first  – 1:03

What to expect from the main iPhone 17 line: more of the same, for better or worse – 10:24

OpenAI faces first known Artificial Intelligence wrongful death lawsuit – 26:32

U.S. government converts Intel’s CHIPS act grant into 9.9% equity – 32:28

Working on – 37:15

Pop culture picks –  39:01

This week, Google unveiled its full suite of Pixel 10 devices during an event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, of all people. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford dive into all of the new phone models and try to determine if Google has finally cracked the code on premium smartphones. Also, they chat about a few announcements from Gamescom 2025.

Google announces Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro – 1:08

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold – 7:13

Pro Res Zoom promises up to 100x virtual zoom with an AI assist – 20:34

Pixel Watch 4: a more vibrant screen and satellite connectivity – 26:04

What’s hot at Gamescom: new details on the Xbox ROG Ally handset – 29:43

New updates to NVIDIA GeForce now – 34:43

Unfortunately, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition runs poorly on the Switch 2 – 37:43

Working on – 40:56

Pop culture picks – 41:57  

Ford has big plans for 2027: This week, the American carmaker announced a new "Universal EV Platform" for future electric cars, spearheaded by a $30,000 mid-sized EV pickup. In this episode, we're joined by SAE International Editor Roberto Baldwin to break down all of Ford's claims, as well as where its $5 billion manufacturing investment is going. Can Ford really rebound after slow EV sales and last year's disappointing product delays?
 

Ford has a plan for a ‘Universal EV Platform’ and a $30,000 mid-size electric pickup, can they pull it off? – 0:49

OpenAI releases GPT-5, the reception so far is mixed – 24:45

NVIDIA and AMD may tithe 15% of their Chinese GPU sales to the U.S. government – 30:18

Goodbye: AOL will phase out dial-up at the end of September – 33:25

AI-powered “Smarter Siri” likely won’t hit iPhones until Spring 2026 – 36:42

Perplexity makes an unsolicited offer to buy Chrome for $34 billion, which is more than the company is worth – 41:03

Listener Mail: Gaming on a MacBook Air – 52:31

Working On – 57:05

Pop culture picks – 59:13

This week, Apple committed another $100 billion towards US investments in a bid to avoid the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff plans. Oh, and Tim Cook gave Trump a unique plaque with a 24-karat gold base. Just a normal business meeting in a normal country. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford discuss what this latest Apple investment ultimately means (and just how embarrassing appeasing the Trump administration looks). And since the news is fairly slow, we also take some time to answer a few listener questions. 

Apple attempts to avoid tariffs with another $100 billion U.S. investment and a shiny object for the president – 1:21

Nintendo announces blockbuster Switch 2 sales numbers, price hikes for original Switch models – 12:39

Trump demands Intel’s new CEO to step down over conflicts of interest – 16:51

ChatGPT conversations no longer searchable in Google (why were they there in the first place?) – 18:55

Hulu to shut down app in 2026 and be absorbed into Disney+ – 22:15

Listener Q&A: HDMI or Optical for sound bar connection, moving off of Windows 10, and good alternatives to the Lenovo Yoga 7 – 26:59

Working on – 48:04

Pop culture picks – 53:29. 

 

We’ve been playing around with the developer betas of Apple’s latest software, and now that we’ve spent time with iOS 26, Liquid Glass and more on actual devices, we have thoughts. From representation in Genmoji and Live Translation adventures to Apple Intelligence musings, our hosts Cherlynn Low and Mat Smith share what you can expect on your iPhones later this year. We also go over our reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, as well as Microsoft’s SharePoint server vulnerabilities.

Cherlynn and Mat on how iOS 26 feels in the developer beta – 1:17

Our reviews of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Watch 8 – 43:07

Microsoft Sharepoint vulnerability -- who's impacted so far (including the Department of Energy) – 50:58

Pop culture picks – 54:15

VR filmmaker Eliza McNitt has explored the cosmos with her previous work, but with her short film Ancestra, she taps into Google’s AI tools to tell a personal story. Based on her own birth, the film follows a pregnant woman who is shocked to learn she needs an emergency cesarean delivery. We hear her frightened thoughts as she thinks back to the creation of life and the way all living creatures are connected.

In this episode, Devindra chats with McNitt about Ancestra and the creative potential (and many dangers) of AI as a video production tool. While she ultimately believes it’s up to every artist to judge the costs and benefits of every tool on their own, she also agrees that AI companies need to be more transparent about how their models are built, especially when it comes to training them on copyrighted works.

Samsung has finally debuted its latest foldables (after plenty of leaks), and boy they sure look thin. This week, Engadget's Sam Rutherford joins us to chat about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, as well as other highlights from its Galaxy Unpacked event. Also, we dive into a few of the best deals from Amazon Prime Day. You won't believe how cheap huge TVs have gotten.  

Breaking down the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and everything else from Unpacked 2025 – 1:58

Galaxy Z Flip 7: bigger screens, bigger battery – 16:06  

Galaxy Watch 8: now with an antioxidant sensor? – 20:59  

Great deals still available as Amazon Prime Day 2025 comes to a close – 30:38

Linda Yaccarino leaves X, xAI’s Grok goes on an antisemitic tirade – 39:03

Cloudflare could make AI web crawlers pay a toll – 41:28

Jack Dorsey unveils Bitchat, a “secure” Bluetooth mesh messaging app – 43:40

Marco Rubio AI imposter attempts to gain access to government information – 46:33

A U.S. version of TikTok is currently in development – 49:43

Anthropic wins significant Fair Use copyright case – 52:38

Working on – 1:00:53

Pop culture picks – 1:02:25 

This week, Devindra chats with Sam Chapman, Engadget’s new security reporter who’s been reviewing VPNs and related products. He dives into what led him to security, the VPNs he likes the most and thoughts on potential cyberattacks. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s latest news around the Windows 10 Extended Security Update, and Devindra explains why M3GAN 2.0 absolutely rules.

It's been a busy week! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Editor Jessica Conditt dive into their final thoughts on the Switch 2, as well as Jess's time covering Summer Game Fest. We also put a bow on WWDC 2025 and explore what works and doesn't with Apple's Liquid Glass redesign. 

Summer Games Fest 2025: Sword of the Sea, Mouse: PI for Hire, Big Walk and a ton more indies – 1:17

Nintendo Switch 2 review: more polish on the Switch form factor with scant new releases – 22:09

WWDC 2025 wrap up: what will users think of liquid glass? – 38:11

Air Traffic Control audio reveals Predator drones flew over LA protests – 53:31

Meta announces large investment in Scale AI and a new AI Superintelligence initiative – 54:24

Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two devisions along old company lines – 59:12  

Pop culture picks – 1:00:34 

In this special episode, recorded live in Cupertino, Cherlynn and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham are joined by the Washington Post's Chris Velazco and Wired's Julian Chokkattu to discuss Apple's announcements at WWDC 2025. Though the announcements were all over the place and felt difficult to judge until they roll out to devices, our guests and hosts agree that they felt more meaningful than past WWDCs.