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Episodes
Pixel reviewer roundtable
Victoria Song, Dom Preston, and Cameron Faulkner review the Pixel 11 lineup, emphasizing Google’s shift toward software over hardware.
A repair shop’s guide to surviving RAMageddon
David Pierce and Leo Mastrullo discuss "Ramageddon," the surge in computer part prices driven by AI demand, and its impact on gadget repairs.
The Digital Doctor will see you now
David Pierce interviews Leo Mastrolia, the "Digital Doctor," about his journey from opening a repair shop during the pandemic to becoming a viral content creator.
Mark Zuckerberg has an Instagzam
David Pierce joins Nilay Patel for his final Vergecast before parental leave, tackling Instagram’s controversial new logo and Mark Zuckerberg’s naive AI manifesto.
Should you let a robot mow your lawn?
Jennifer Patterson-Tui and Brandon Doyle review the latest robot lawnmowers, discussing improvements in navigation like net RTK and LiDAR that make them viable for most yards.
Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5: Our first impressions | The Vergecast Livestream
The Vergecast hosts discuss Google’s Pixel 11 lineup, including the new foldable, Pixel Watch 5, and Fitbit Air.
Lessons from the very first chatbot
David Pierce interviews David Berry and Mark Marino, co-authors of *Inventing Eliza*, about the 1966 chatbot and its creator, Joseph Weizenbaum.
Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites
Host David Pierce and guests Jake Kastronakis and Hayden Field review their month-long "Vibe Coding" challenge to build personal websites using AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini.
What's behind the Google AI shakeup
The Vergecast hosts discuss Google’s AI leadership shakeup, analyzing the departure of Jeff Dean and Demis Hassabis’ shift to a less operational role.
The next big thing in movies is 60-year-old IMAX tech
Jennifer Patterson-Tui and Charles Pulley-More discuss the resurgence of IMAX technology, driven by Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* and *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*.
Hotline: E Ink, the fediverse, and smart Puka shells
David Pierce and Travis Larchuk discuss Disney’s streaming expansion, SpaceX’s terrestrial network plans, and the removal of Google Assistant.
What's really open about open-weight AI?
Hosts David Pierce and Jake Kastarnakis welcome Robert Hart to dissect the complexities of open-weight AI models following the OpenAI-Hugging Face hack.
Rise of the Whoop dupes
David Pierce and V Song discuss the rise of screenless wearables like the Garmin Circa and Fitbit Air, analyzing their appeal as a reaction to tech and data fatigue.
It's time to panic about AI safety
David Pierce and Nilay Patel discuss the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Apple’s new leasing program, and Mark Zuckerberg’s flawed vision for AI agents in law and life.
Meta's Oversight Board is coming for ChatGPT and Claude
Jake Kastronakis interviews Meta Oversight Board member Suzanne Nossel about a new report revealing that AI models often censor criticism of…
The Z Fold 8 is the new foldable to beat
David Pierce and Dominic Preston review the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, praising its new wide, passport-shaped design for improving usability and reading experiences.