The Vergecast

By The Verge

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

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October 12, 2021Surface extravaganza: a review of Windows 11 and Microsoft’s new Surface lineup
Dieter Bohn hosts a discussion on reviews for the newest Microsoft products launched this fall — Windows 11, Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Go 3 — with The Verge's Monica Chin, Dan Seifert, and Tom Warren.
Further reading:
Windows 11 review: a familiar home that’s still being renovated
Surface Pro 8 review: the best of both worlds
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: back to the drawing board
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: left behind

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1h 8min
October 11, 2021 Land of the Giants: This Changes Everything
In Land of the Giants: The Apple Revolution, Recode’s Peter Kafka explores the company that changed what a computer is — and then changed what a phone is. From its beginnings as a niche personal computer company, Apple became the preeminent maker of consumer tech products, a cultural trendsetter, and the most valuable company in the world. And along the way, it changed the way we live.
Listen to Land of the Giants on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts.

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34min
October 08, 2021Facebook's bad week: a 60 Minutes interview, a six-hour outage, and a Senate whistleblower hearing
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, Alex Cranz, and Russell Brandom discuss Facebook's bad week: from a 60 Minutes interview, to a 6-hour outage, to a Facebook whistleblower hearing.
The crew also get into Android 12, Pixel 6 rumors, iOS 15.1, and more.
Further reading:
Verge Tech Survey 2021
Facebook encourages hate speech for profit, says whistleblower
Locked out and totally down: Facebook’s scramble to fix a massive outage
Facebook is coming back after a six-hour outage
Facebook is back online after a massive outage that also took down Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus
Facebook explains the backbone shutdown behind its global outage on Monday
What is BGP, and what role did it play in Facebook’s massive outage
Everything you need to know from the Facebook whistleblower hearing
The whistleblower hearing hits Facebook where the company is weakest
The Facebook whistleblower hearing unearthed the danger of engagement algorithms
Facebook’s whistleblower report confirms what researchers have known for years
Facebook runs the coward’s playbook to smear the whistleblower
What’s good, bad, and missing in the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony
Mark Zuckerberg breaks silence to say the Facebook whistleblower’s claims ‘don’t make any sense
Facebook reportedly slows feature development for ‘reputational reviews’
Google just announced its Pixel 6 event on October 19th
Android 12 review: it’s mostly about the looks
Android 12 will be coming to Pixel phones in the ‘next few weeks’
Pixel 6’s rumored 23W wireless charging stand and more details leak early
iPhone 13 Mini and 13 Pro Max battery life: better, and a beast
The latest iOS 15.1 beta includes iPhone 13 Pro camera features
Halide’s latest update brings the iPhone 13 Pro’s Macro Mode to older iPhones
After Epic v. Apple, a small developer is challenging Apple’s in-app payment system
Apple is making it easier to delete accounts attached to third-party apps
Apple’s healthcare division leaned on misleading data, report alleges
Nintendo Switch OLED review: screentime
Google’s latest Next doorbell and camera are not obvious upgrades
Amazon is reportedly working on a smart fridge
Twitch confirms major data breach after its source code and secrets leak out
Taylor Swift fans are getting caught up in the Virginia gubernatorial race
The Verge is now on your smart TV
Announcing Springboard: The Verge’s documentary on the forgotten history of the Treo

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1h 28min
October 05, 2021 Teaching AI to taste and smell could help the future of product design
For the next four Tuesdays, Verge senior reporter Ashley Carman will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of a variety of industries.
In this episode, Ashley explores how AI can be used for product design, but more specifically, for creating fragrances and flavors.
Guests include founder of ScentTronix Fredrick Duerinck, computer scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Saket Navalkha, and Michael Spranger from Sony AI
This podcast was made by producer Liam James, senior audio director Andru Marino, senior reporter James Vincent, and senior reporter Ashley Carman.

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34min
October 01, 2021Amazon’s fall hardware event / Google’s Search On / Code Conference 2021
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Alex Cranz discuss all the product announced at Amazon's fall devices event, as well as Google's Search On fall event.
Verge senior reporter Alex Heath joins the show to discuss news that came out of the interviews at Code Conference.
Further reading:
Amazon’s fall hardware event 2021: rumors, news, and announcements
Amazon’s race to create the disappearing computer
Here’s the deluge of announcements from Amazon’s fall devices event
Say hello to Astro, Alexa on wheels
Amazon’s Astro cannot fetch your beer
Amazon Astro is ‘terrible’ and will ‘throw itself down’ stairs, developers reportedly claim
Amazon’s automotive efforts appear to be taking a pit stop
Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels
Remember when beta testing was free?
Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 is meant to hang on your wall
Amazon’s AZ2 CPU knows your face
Amazon Glow is a video chat gadget with built-in games to keep kids engaged
Amazon announces new wearable and services to try to make you fitter
Amazon’s new Ring Alarm Pro combines a security system with an Eero router
Blink’s first doorbell is finally released, four years later
Ring Video Doorbells are finally getting package alerts
Amazon takes on Nest with a $59.99 smart thermostat
Google’s Search On fall 2021 event: news and announcements
Google Search’s next phase: context is king
Google expands shopping searches with Lens and in-store inventory checks
Google Maps is making it easier to see wildfires and tree coverage
Google Lens will soon search for words and images combined
Google is using AI to help users explore the topics they’re searching for — here’s how
Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos: ‘you cannot sue your way to the Moon
Elon Musk: ‘we probably don’t need’ NDAs for Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta
USB-C cables are getting new, confusing logos for faster 240W charging standard
Nintendo categorically denies that a 4K Switch Pro is in development
‘Rife with sexism’: employees of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin describe ‘toxic’ workplace culture

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1h 40min
September 28, 2021 AI can be your writing buddy, your blogger, or your Dungeon Master
For the next four Tuesdays, Verge senior reporter Ashley Carman will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of a variety of industries.
In this episode, Ashley explores the wild world of AI writing and storytelling to find out if her job is in jeopardy. Is AI ready to replace seasoned writers or experienced reporters?
Guests include Nick Walton (co-founder and CEO of Latitude), Samanyou Garg (founder of Writesonic), and artist K Allado-McDowell.
This podcast was made by producer Liam James, senior audio director Andru Marino, senior reporter James Vincent, and senior reporter Ashley Carman.

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37min
September 24, 2021iPhone 13 review / Microsoft’s Surface event biggest announcements
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, Alex Cranz, and Tom Warren discuss the reviews of the iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Pro and the many new devices Microsoft announced at their Surface event this week.
Further reading:
iPhone 13 review: yep, bigger batteries are better
iPhone 13 Pro review: a better display, the best camera, and incredible battery life
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 review: foundational fixes
iOS 15 is here, but we’re still waiting on a few new features
Apple updates macOS Safari with a new look, but you can turn off the big changes
EU proposes mandatory USB-C on all devices, including iPhones
Apple won’t let Fortnite back on iOS until the Epic v. Apple verdict is final
Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo
Microsoft’s fall Surface event: the 7 biggest announcements
Microsoft announces Surface Pro 8 with bigger 13-inch 120Hz display and Thunderbolt
Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft’s new powerful flagship laptop
Microsoft’s new Surface Duo 2 has all the features that were missing the first time around
Microsoft’s new Slim Pen 2 uses haptics to mimic the feeling of using a real pen
The Surface Pro X gets a Wi-Fi-only version
The Surface Go 3 gets new Intel processors
Microsoft’s new mouse has a shell that’s 20 percent recycled ocean plastic
Surface Adaptive Kit makes Microsoft’s laptops more accessible
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 hands-on: the one we’ve waited for
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 hands-on: once more, with cameras
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio hands-on: one weird, powerful computer
The Surface Laptop Studio isn’t as original as Microsoft would have you believe
Kids who grew up with search engines could change STEM education forever

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1h 40min
September 21, 2021 AI might help edit the next generation of blockbusters
For the next four Tuesdays, Verge senior reporter Ashley Carman will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of a variety of industries.
In this episode, Ashley explores how AI is being used to streamline video creation.
Guests include VP of Adobe Sensei Scott Prevost, co-founder and co-CEO of Flawless Scott Mann, and Verge senior reporter James Vincent.
This podcast was made by producer Liam James, senior audio director Andru Marino, senior reporter James Vincent, and senior reporter Ashley Carman.
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30min
September 17, 2021Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the biggest announcements
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, and Alex Cranz discuss all the products announced at Apple's hardware event this week: iPhones, iPads, the Apple Watch, and more. Keep listening for some gadget news, including Nintendo finally adding Bluetooth audio to the Switch.
Further reading:
Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the 8 biggest announcements
The iPhone 13 may finally get features Android has had for years
The iPhone 13 event was a case study in Tim Cook-era product refinement
iPhone 13 and 13 Mini announced with redesigned camera array and smaller notch
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max announced with high refresh rate 120Hz displays
The iPhone 13 is a pitch-perfect iPhone 12S
Goodbye and good riddance to Apple’s 64GB iPhones
Apple announces new entry-level iPad with A13 Bionic chip
The iPhone 13’s new camera tricks include cinematic video and macro photography
Apple says it every year, but the iPhone 13 cameras do seem much improved
Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro is the first iPhone with 1TB of storage
Apple drops the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone XR from its lineup
Apple’s updated leather MagSafe wallet supports Find My location tracking
How the iPhone 13, Mini, Pro and Max compare to Android rivals — and vs. iPhone 12
All-new iPad Mini announced with 5G, USB-C, and larger 8.3-inch display
Apple is releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20th
Apple announces new entry-level iPad with A13 Bionic chip
The Apple Watch Series 7 has a brand-new look
Apple is releasing watchOS 8 on September 20th
Should you wait for the Apple Watch Series 7?
Apple Fitness Plus is getting Group Workouts and Pilates
The Apple rumors were wrong
Where are Apple’s new Macs? Here’s what we’re still expecting Apple to announce this year
Nintendo finally adds Bluetooth audio to the Switch in new software update
Google’s rumored Pixel 6 Tensor processor sounds extremely weird
Razer made gamer thimbles

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1h 23min
September 14, 2021 Everyone will be able to clone their voice in the future
For the next four Tuesdays, Verge senior reporter Ashley Carman will explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of a variety of industries.
In this episode, Ashley talks to AI companies that are working with voice synthesis to see why they are targeting the field of voice talent and podcasting and what cloning your voice can be used for in the future.
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This podcast was made by producer Liam James, senior audio director Andru Marino, senior reporter James Vincent, and senior reporter Ashley Carman.

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36min

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