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July 19, 2024Gadgets are getting weird — and so are iPhone homescreens
Nilay, Alex, and David talk about what's happening on social media — and around the web — in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Then they talk about their early impression of Apple's public betas, from the redesigned homescreens to the iPad's fancy new math abilities. After that, it's time for a bunch of gadgets all asking the same idea: is this anything? Then it's off to the lightning round, filled with 4K streams and leaky infinity pools.

Further reading:
A custom sticker printer infuriated clients with a pro-Trump mass text message
Shooting conspiracies trend on X as Musk endorses Trump
Donald Trump likes TikTok, not Zuckerberg.
The FBI said it found the Trump rally shooter’s Steam account, then took it back
The Trump rally shooter had a Discord account, company says
The Trump rally shooting is a cash cow for the dropshippers
The FBI says it has ‘gained access’ to the Trump rally shooter’s phone
J.D. Vance likes Lina Khan and crypto, hates ‘Big Tech’
Elon Musk, Joe Lonsdale, and tech elites back a pro-Trump super PAC
Apple’s public betas: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more
Apple is finally embracing Android’s chaos
iOS 18 might help you rescue photos you thought were gone forever
The watchOS 11 beta slowed me down, in a good way
RCS in iOS 18: Apple’s new messaging standard almost solves the green-button problem
Testing Math Notes and the Calculator app in iPadOS 18
Phone mirroring on the Mac: a great way to use your iPhone, but it’s still very much in beta
Canon’s long-awaited EOS R1 and R5 Mark II have eye-controlled autofocus
Dyson unmasks its super customizable OnTrac headphones
A long-delayed hands-on with Essential’s skinny Android phone
This case turns your Apple Watch into a tiny iPod
Google solves its Pixel 9 Pro leaks by just showing the phone early
Leaked photos reveal Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Xreal Beam Pro review: an AR tablet with good ideas but not enough power
The OnePlus Pad 2’s vibrating stylus simulates writing on paper
Sling TV adds 4K streaming for free
Comcast will have high bitrate, low latency 4K feeds of the Olympics
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s $27 million mansion is a ‘lemon’ with a leaky pool, lawsuit alleges

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1 hr 22 min
July 16, 2024Picking the perfect portable console
Today on the flagship podcast of nose bridge microphones:
03:10 - The Verge’s David Pierce enlists help from Alex Cranz and Sean Hollister to figure out the best gadget setup for his handheld gaming needs.
The Steam Deck wasn’t born ready, but it’s ready now
Nintendo Switch OLED review: screentime
Sony PlayStation Portal review: flawed but fun
Asus ROG Ally updated review: it’s a bit better now
This amazing knockoff GBA SP comes stuffed with software piracy
42:10 - Victoria Song joins the show to test out the microphones on a bunch of smart glasses and headsets.
Razer’s new Anzu smart glasses break from the pack with truly wireless audio
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses actually make the future look cool
Amazon’s latest Echo Frames are more style than substance
Meta Quest 3 review: almost the one we've been waiting for
Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not
01:10:26 - Later, David answers a question from the Vergecast Hotline.
North Focals glasses review: a $600 smartwatch for your face

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1 hr 19 min
July 14, 2024Inside the AI memory machine
Humans are terrible at remembering things. On this episode of The Vergecast, we talk to one of the people who has been working on this problem for a very long time: Dan Siroker, the CEO of Limitless. We talk about what it takes to build a great memory aid, how we might use them in the future, and why it’s so tricky to get right.
We also talk about the human side of it all — what does it change about our lives when we stop forgetting things? Is remembering your friend’s birthday different when it’s actually an AI model doing the remembering? And will these tools ever really work outside of work? Tools like Limitless are coming fast and improving quickly, and we’re going to have to figure out how to live with them.
Further reading:
From The New York Times: Can’t See Pictures in Your Mind? You’re Not Alone.
Limitless AI: a new wearable gadget, and app, for remembering your meetings
Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs
Microsoft’s all-knowing Recall AI feature is being delayed
The Pixel 9’s ‘Google AI’ is like Microsoft Recall but a little less creepy
Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen
Notion AI can automatically write your notes, agendas, and blog posts for you

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42 min
July 12, 2024Samsung’s new folds, flips, and Apple clones
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the announcements from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, Redbox shutting down, and more tech news from this week.
Further reading:
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: all the news on the Galaxy Ring, Fold, Flip, Watch, and AI
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are pricier with minor updates
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring could be the one ring to rule an ecosystem
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: ultra déjà vu
Galaxy Watch 7: price, availability, and how to preorder
Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds are blatant AirPod clones in both form and function
Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm are, uh, still doing that XR thing.
Motorola’s 2024 Razr Plus is a fun and flawed flip phone
Redbox shuts down as its parent company declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Sling TV is the latest streamer to get those pesky pause ads
Netflix’s next live event is a Joe Rogan comedy special
Spotify is going to let you leave comments on podcast episodes
Paramount agrees to sweetened Skydance merger deal
Instagram is sticking to short videos, says Adam Mosseri
Amazon’s Echo Spot is back with better sound and no camera
Nothing’s CMF launches new supercheap earbuds and a smartwatch
Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is proof that gadgets can still be fun
Early Apple tech bloggers are shocked to find their name and work have been AI-zombified
Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny
The developers suing over GitHub Copilot got dealt a major blow in court

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1 hr 30 min
July 09, 2024 The Vergecast builds a tech company
Today on the flagship podcast of corporate infighting:
The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz roleplay as CEOs of Vergecast Inc., tasked with creating a tech company by acquiring product lines from various industry giants. They select established products ranging from smartphones and PCs to messaging and audio solutions, sourced from companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Samsung, Meta, and others.

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1 hr 2 min
July 02, 2024Apple’s Vision Pro: five months later
Today on the flagship podcast of spatial computing:
The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Victoria Song and Wes Davis about using the Vision Pro for the five months that it's been available to the public. The group details what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next for the device.
Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not
Apple announces visionOS 2 with 3D photo transformations and an ultrawide Mac display
The Vision Pro isn’t destroying your eyes, but maybe get eye drops
The Vision Pro is a computer for the age of walled gardens
Apple’s Vision Pro team is reportedly focused on building a cheaper headset
The Vision Pro will get Apple Intelligence and ‘Go Deeper’ in-store demos
David chats with the folks at Sandwich Vision, who create Vision Pro apps called Television and Theater, about why they made 3D-rendered versions of CRT TVs in virtual reality.
Sandwich Vision

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1 hr 21 min
June 28, 2024The music industry’s AI fight
The Verge's Nilay Patel and David Pierce chat with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding about the RIAA lawsuit against AI music startups Udio and Suno. Later, Nilay and David discuss the rest of this week's tech and gadget news.
Further reading:
What the RIAA lawsuits against Udio and Suno mean for AI and copyright
Major record labels sue AI company behind ‘BBL Drizzy’
Good 4 who? How music copyright has gone too far
Samsung just announced a date for its next Unpacked
Google announces surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August
Motorola’s 2024 Razr phones are ready to make a splash
Beats Pill review: much easier to swallow this time
Ultimate Ears announces new Everboom speaker, Boom 4 with USB-C, and more
Ludacris Performs Free Concert With JBL Speaker: Here's Where You Can Buy One for Summer
Apple will soon offer better support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries
Distance Technologies augmented reality car heads-up display hands-on
Seven things I learned about the Sony car while playing Gran Turismo inside one
Rivian teases five new vehicles, and I have no idea what they are
A group of Rabbit R1 jailbreakers found a massive security flaw
Meta is connecting Threads more deeply with the fediverse
ChatGPT’s Mac app is here, but its flirty advanced voice mode has been delayed
Verizon’s new V logo arrives as the lines blur between 5G, Fios, and streaming
Supreme Court rules Biden administration’s communications with social media companies were not illegal coercion
Tesla Cybertruck recalled again, this time over faulty wiper and trim

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1 hr 29 min
June 25, 2024New chips, new screens, new gadgets
Today on the flagship podcast of the many definitions of electronic paper:
03:12 -The Verge’s David Pierce takes a look at the Boox Palma, a phone-shaped e-reader that runs Android. He also compares notes with Clockwise’s Matt Martin and writer Craig Mod.
The Boox Palma is an amazing gadget I didn't even know I wanted
New Pop-up Walk, Reading Digitally in 2024 — Roden Newsletter Archive
30:06 - The Verge’s Nathan Edwards and Tom Warren join the show to discuss their experience using Microsoft’s new Surface Copilot PCs. They also answer a question from The Vergecast Hotline.
Surface Laptop 7th Edition review: Microsoft’s best MacBook Air competitor yet
With Copilot Plus, the new and improved Windows PCs are here
Microsoft’s embarrassing Recall
Microsoft makes Copilot less useful on new Copilot Plus PCs

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1 hr 9 min
June 21, 2024The next next thing in AI and AR
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss Apple's Vision Pro team reportedly refocusing on a cheaper headset, Meta launching a new "Wearables" organization, a new AI company startup from former OpenAI chief scientist, and a whole lot more tech news.
Further reading:
Apple’s new hands-free unlocking feature won’t work with existing smart locks
Apple’s fancy new CarPlay will only work wirelessly
Android’s AirTag competitors are off to a poor start.
This universal remote wants to control your smart home sans hub
The Framework Laptop 13 is about to become one of the world’s first RISC-V laptops
The Beats Solo Buds have a great look and an even better price
Xreal’s new Beam Pro is an Android tablet designed to work with your AR glasses
Apple’s Vision Pro team is reportedly focused on building a cheaper headset
Meta forms new Wearables group and lays off some employees
OpenAI’s former chief scientist is starting a new AI company
Perplexity continues to piss off publishers.
An AI video tool just launched, and it’s already copying Disney’s IP
Anthropic has a fast new AI model — and a clever new way to interact with chatbots
AIs are coming for social networks
TikTok ads may soon contain AI avatars of your favorite creators
McDonald’s will stop testing AI to take drive-thru orders, for now
Nvidia overtakes Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company
US sues Adobe for ‘deceiving’ subscriptions that are too hard to cancel
Tech CEOs are hot now, so workers are hiring $500-an-hour fashion consultants

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1 hr 38 min
June 18, 2024Tesla’s big, epic, confusing future
Today on the flagship podcast of super helpful humanoid helper robots:
05:07 - The Verge’s David Pierce and Andy Hawkins discuss the latest at Tesla: new products, new initiatives, and a payday for Elon Musk.
Tesla’s 2024 shareholder meeting: all the news about Elon Musk’s $50 billion payday
Let’s speculate wildly about Tesla’s three mystery vehicles
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s massive pay package — was there ever any doubt?
Whatever Elon wants, Tesla gets
40:21 - Vee Song joins the show to discuss updates to the Apple Watch, a new Samsung Galaxy Watch, and more wearable news.
Finally, the Apple Watch will let you rest - The Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch FE is its new entry-level smartwatch - The Verge
The Pixel Watch 2 can now detect when you’ve been in a car crash
Apple announces watchOS 11 with new training features and Live Activities
Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims
1:02:54 - David and Liam James answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline about weather apps.
Forecast Advisor

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1 hr 15 min

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The Vergecast is the flagship daily podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s…