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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March 20, 2020Apple announces new iPad Pro and Macbook Air, Sony reveals PS5 specs, and confusion around the coronavirus testing website
Nilay, Dieter, and Paul discuss the new iPad Pro and Macbook Air that Apple announced this week, the confusion around Google's coronavirus testing website, and the specs revealed for the PS5.
Stories discussed this week:
Comcast modestly raises slow internet speeds for low-income users because of coronavirus
AT&T is suspending broadband data caps for home internet customers due to coronavirus
AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and others agree not to overcharge customers during coronavirus
Verily’s coronavirus screening website launches with very limited access
Trump’s Google testing announcement mixed up several real projects
The White House still can’t explain what’s going on with the coronavirus screening website
Coronavirus testing shouldn’t be this complicated
Apple announces online-only WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus spread
Apple announces new iPad Pro with trackpad support and a wild keyboard cover
iPadOS 13.4 adds full mouse and trackpad support
The iPad Pro is ready to supplant the Mac just as the MacBook Air is great again
Logitech’s iPad keyboard case with trackpad costs half as much as Apple’s
The new iPad Pro’s LIDAR sensor is an AR hardware solution in search of software
The new iPad Pro’s LIDAR scanner can turn a living room into an AR game of Hot Lava
You can try the iPad’s new trackpad and mouse support right now with Apple’s public beta
Apple announces new MacBook Air with improved keyboard, faster performance, and more storage
Moog and Korg are offering synth apps for free while we’re all stuck at home
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: a complicated battle of SSD and GPU speeds
Sony says the PlayStation 5’s SSD will completely change next-gen level design
The Xbox Series X specs look impressive, but that’s not enough
Here’s how Xbox Series X removable storage will work

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1h 22min
March 17, 2020 FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel on broadband access across America
Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and Verge policy reporter Makena Kelly talk to FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel about American broadband policy and the advocacy for internet access, broadband competition, and net neutrality.
While the coronavirus pandemic is happening and people are working online at home, now is a perfect time to talk about who has access to the broadband, who doesn't, how much it costs, and how we can get it to more people for less money.

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56min
March 13, 2020Galaxy S20 review and leaks of iOS 14, watchOS 7, and Pixel 4a
Stories discussed this week:
Dr Disrespect is the villain who could change the future of TV
This backpack has it all: Kevlar, batteries, and a federal investigation
The art and craft of scientific glassblowing
Samsung Galaxy S20 review: just right
Leaked watchOS 7 code reveals new ‘International’ watchface
Apple watchOS 7 features leak: sleep tracking, watchface sharing, and more
Apple Watches may soon detect blood oxygen levels
More iOS 14 leaks hint at next Apple hardware and a new home screen view
iOS 14 will reportedly have improved mouse cursor support
New MacBook models with scissor-switch keyboards are reportedly coming soon
Google Pixel 4A hands-on reveals specs, camera, and a possible release window
Google can reportedly revoke Android licenses if TV makers also partner with Amazon
A sneaky attempt to end encryption is worming its way through Congress
Congress takes aim at Google search in antitrust hearing

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1h 27min
March 10, 2020 COVID-19: How it spreads, how to test for it, and economic impact
Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks with Verge health reporter Nicole Wetsman and Verge deputy editor Liz Lopatto about the health concerns of the coronavirus outbreak as well as its economic effect in the United States.

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57min
March 06, 2020Mac Pro and Pro Display review, TCL's folding phone concepts, and rumors of an iPad keyboard with a trackpad
Stories discussed this week:
Everything you need to know about the coronavirus
The Verge Guide to 2020 Election
Congress proposes anti-child abuse rules to punish web platforms — and raises fears about encryption
The Verge tech survey 2020
Apple reportedly releasing an iPad keyboard with a trackpad later this year
Apple is planning to launch a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro with a ...
Mac Pro review: the price of power - The Verge
Apple Pro Display XDR review: category of one
TCL’s new foldable and rollable concepts imagine a wild future of phones
Vivo’s Apex 2020 concept has breakthrough cameras and an ultra-curved screen
Get a closer look at the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha in MKBHD’s hands-on video
New Google Pixel features coming this month include more emoji, dark mode scheduling, and Google Pay improvements
Samsung launches its 2020 lineup of 4K and 8K QLED TVs

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1h 35min
March 03, 2020 Political advertising on social media, privacy and encryption legislation, broadband access in rural communities, and other tech policy in 2020
Verge policy reporter Makena Kelly chats with Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel about important points in US tech policy recently as we go into the 2020 presidential election.
Nilay and Makena get into the policy topics that The Verge will be covering heavily this year — including political advertising on social media, amendments to Section 230, encryption and privacy legislation, and broadband access in rural areas.

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48min
February 28, 2020Galaxy S20 Ultra's camera issues and Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO
Stories discussed this week:
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: shutter bug
Samsung pledges to improve Galaxy S20 camera after reviewers see issues
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO, replaced by Bob Chapek
Meet Bob Chapek, Disney’s new CEO and the Tim Cook to Iger’s Steve Jobs
Disney’s new corporate synergy nightmare is personified in Simpsons promo
New Juul patent application hints at AI-powered vape to help users quit nicotine
Apple’s new Mac Pro and Pro Display technology overviews show off just how ‘pro’ they are
Sony did a phone with a headphone jack!
LG’s new V60 ThinQ 5G shows steady evolution for a company in need of big change
Amazon’s Eero routers get updated with Apple’s HomeKit support
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus review: better sound, even better stamina
Huawei announces the Mate XS foldable with a more durable display and faster processor
Xbox Series X official specs: AMD CPU, 12 teraflop GPU, SSD, and more
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X will be able to resume games even after a reboot
Microsoft confirms Xbox Series X will support "four generations of gaming"

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1h 28min
February 25, 2020 Argo’s CEO explains why its fleet of self-driving taxis won’t be all-electric (at first)
One of the burning questions facing the world of self-driving cars is whether it makes sense to go all-electric or not. Some, like GM-owned Cruise, is all in on battery-electric vehicles. Others are going half-and-half, like Waymo building a fleet that includes both all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs and gas-burning Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
Argo, the Pittsburgh-based self-driving company backed by Ford and Volkswagen, has concerns about an all-electric fleet, especially when it comes to the need to recoup the cost of all the expensive technology that makes the car autonomous. The company’s CEO, Brian Salesky, sat down with The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and senior reporter Andrew Hawkins to explain why.

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53min
February 21, 2020Galaxy Z Flip review, CBS streaming service revamp plans, and Android 11 features so far
Stories discussed this week:
Folding glass: how, why, and the truth of Samsung’s Z Flip
A Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the fold
Galaxy Z Flip teardown reveals that its hinge brushes may not block much dust
Galaxy Z Flip durability test calls Samsung’s Ultra Thin ‘Glass’ into question
Leaked images show TCL prototype phone with expandable, slide-out display
Dish Network floats merger with DirecTV over pace of cord-cutting
CBS is planning an improved streaming service after squandering its head start with All Access
HBO and HBO Max are headed to YouTube TV
HBO Max’s first ad wants to remind you how many of your favorite shows and movies it owns
Disney+ has surpassed 28 million subscribers since launch …
Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback
The most interesting new Android 11 features so far
Android 11 will fix dozens of small annoyances, but what about the apps?
Google releases Android 11 developer preview earlier than expected
Apple considers allowing apps like Chrome and Gmail to be set as iOS defaults

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1h 29min
February 18, 2020 Chief Product Officer of Adobe Scott Belsky returns
Chief Product Officer of Adobe Scott Belsky chats with Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel and reporter Dami Lee about what he learned from putting Photoshop on the iPad, adapting products to new creators and platforms, Creative Cloud for the Mac Pro, and the goals of the Content Authenticity Initiative.

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57min

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