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The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
The Vergecast discusses Apple’s new M-series Macs, analyzing the marketing push for local AI capabilities and the quiet price hikes on storage.
How to buy a laptop when everything’s expensive
David Pierce and Antonio Di Benedetto discuss navigating the current laptop market amid rising prices and RAM shortages.
Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours
Lauren Feiner and Addie Robertson discuss Meta’s $17.
Does smart home tech work in a college dorm?
David Amell hosts Jennifer Patterson-Tui to discuss her experience outfitting her son’s Clemson University dorm with smart home tech.
We play a brutal quiz of our gadget memories
The VergeCast hosts David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Sean Hollister play a timeline game to rank gadget release dates, sparking nostalgic memories of their careers.
Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
With David Pierce on paternity leave, Eli and Jay Kastronakis host this VergeCast episode, joined by special guest David Amell.
We ask Gemini and Alexa to track cats and give advice
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Nilay Patel review Google’s Gemini for Home and Amazon’s Alexa Plus, finding that while natural language processing has…
Pixel reviewer roundtable
Victoria Song, Dom Preston, and Cameron Faulkner review the Pixel 11 series, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
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
Neal and David discuss Instagram’s controversial new logo, Mark Zuckerberg’s naive AI manifesto, and Anthropic’s new text watermarking technique.
Should you let a robot mow your lawn?
Jennifer Patterson-Tui and Brandon Doyle review the latest robot lawnmowers, discussing improved navigation via LiDAR and net RTK, all-wheel drive traction, and obstacle avoidance.
Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5: Our first impressions | The Vergecast Livestream
The Vergecast hosts discuss Google’s Pixel Day launch, covering the Pixel 11 lineup, the new Pixel Fold, and the Pixel Watch 5.
Lessons from the very first chatbot
The Vergecast explores the history and legacy of Eliza, the 1960s chatbot, with authors David Berry and Mark Marino.
Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites
David Pierce, Jake Kastronakis, and Hayden Field revisit their month-long "Vibe Coding" challenge, showcasing websites built with AI tools like Codex, Gemini, and Claude Code.
What's behind the Google AI shakeup
The Vergecast analyzes Google’s AI leadership shakeup, discussing Demis Hassabis’s move to a research-focused role and the resulting product fragmentation across Google’s ecosystem.
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 answer listener questions on The Vergecast, covering Disney’s streaming shifts, SpaceX’s terrestrial network plans, and the demise of Google Assistant.
What's really open about open-weight AI?
The VergeCast hosts David Pierce and Jake Kastarnakis welcome Robert Hart to dissect the complexities of open-weight AI models and recent safety breaches.
Rise of the Whoop dupes
Host David Pierce and guest V Song discuss the rise of screenless wearables like the Garmin Circa and Fitbit Air, which prioritize background health tracking over smartwatch features.
It's time to panic about AI safety
David Pierce shares personal news about his upcoming baby while discussing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple’s new device leasing program.
Meta's Oversight Board is coming for ChatGPT and Claude
Jake Castronakis interviews Meta Oversight Board member Suzanne Nossel about a new report revealing that AI models from Meta, OpenAI, and others globally censor criticism of authoritarian leaders.
The Z Fold 8 is the new foldable to beat
David Pierce and Dom Preston review the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, praising its new wide, passport-like form factor for improving usability and reading experiences.
Flip phones are so back
David Pierce interviews Lite CEO Kai Tang about the new Lite Flip, a minimalist flip phone designed to reduce smartphone addiction.
Here's what an AI-first phone might look like
David Pierce and guest David Amell discuss the trend of AI companies like OpenAI, SpaceX, and Amazon developing "non-phone" devices that essentially function as smartphones.
You can't ignore Google Zero anymore
Hosts David Pierce and Neel Varshney discuss Google’s AI search struggles, noting publishers like Reddit are reconsidering data deals as traffic declines.
Why read anymore?
Host Jake Kastronakis interviews Atlantic writer Rose Horowitz about her article "The End of Reading is Here," which argues that deep reading is…
Samsung's next-generation foldables are here | The Vergecast Livestream
David Pierce and Nilay Patel review Samsung’s Unpacked event, praising the new Z Fold 8’s wide form factor and silicon-carbon batteries.
The car of the future is an EV golf cart
Host David Pierce and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the rise of low-speed electric vehicles, like Chip Motors and Amble, designed as affordable second cars for short trips.
The US is losing its lead in AI
The Vergecast examines the intensifying AI race between the US and China, featuring senior AI reporter Hayden Field and policy reporter Lauren Feiner.
Apple’s plot to crush openAI hits hard
The Vergecast hosts discuss Apple’s new iOS and macOS betas, criticizing the new Siri AI for being less reliable at basic tasks despite higher potential capabilities.
The one AI detector people actually trust
The Verge Cast interviews Pangram CEO Max Spiro about his company’s highly accurate AI text detector, which uses active learning to achieve a 1 in 10,000 false positive rate.
Were we too nice to the Steam Machine?
The Vergecast hosts David Pierce and Sean Hollister address listener feedback on the Steam Machine review, debating its $1,049 price, limited upgradability, and SteamOS performance.
The problem with Suno and AI music
David Pierce and Terrence O'Brien discuss the impact of AI music platforms like Suno on the industry, arguing that while marketed as creative tools,…
Watch, headphones, phone: Which AI gadget is best?
David Pierce, Allison Johnson, and V Song rank eight AI gadget form factors, from pendants to smartphones.
Netflix is turning into YouTube
The Vergecast hosts discuss Netflix’s strategic shift toward becoming a YouTube-like platform, analyzing its content retention issues and potential acquisition of Xbox.
Time to believe the quantum computing hype?
The VergeCast examines the current hype surrounding quantum computing, featuring science writer Sophia Chen and tech editor Marina Galparina.
It's still way too hard to switch phones
David Pierce and Allison Johnson answer listener questions about smartphone usage, parenting, and device switching.
The life-changing magic of touching stuff
David Pierce interviews Ian Bogost about his book *The Small Stuff*, which argues that modern convenience has caused a loss of sensory connection to the physical world.
We finally have a Trump Phone | The Vergecast Livestream
David Pierce and Dom Preston review the Trump Mobile T1, revealing it is a rebadged HTC U24 Pro with outdated specs and no software support.
Our favorite tips for logging off
Host David Pierce interviews The Verge staff for tips on disconnecting from technology during vacations.
The video game disc is dead
David Pierce and Nilay Patel discuss the gaming industry’s shift away from physical discs, Microsoft’s Xbox layoffs, and the struggling console market.
Rivian’s last chance to take on Tesla
Host David Pierce and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss Rivian’s critical pivot to mainstream success with the upcoming R2 vehicle.
Meet The Onion's new and improved InfoWars
Mia Sato interviews comedian Tim Heidecker about The Onion’s satirical takeover of Alex Jones’ InfoWars.
Our vibe coded projects that actually work
David Pierce, Jake Kastronakis, and Hayden Field discuss their experiences with "vibe coding," sharing personal AI-built tools like a meeting notes app, a custom email client, and a habit tracker.
Of course Meta thinks gambling is the future
Neilay Patel reports from Cannes Lions, critiquing the event's shift from creativity to tech surveillance and creator monetization.
How to train your data
David Pierce interviews Atlantic’s Alex Reisner about the critical role of training data in AI, exploring how models are built from scraped books, articles, and music.
Google's new speaker and your smart home questions
David Pierce and Jen Toohey review the new Google Home speaker, praising its audio quality but questioning Google’s long-term smart home commitment amid the shift to Gemini AI.
Why Big Tech can't quit smart glasses
David Pierce and Victoria Song explore why the tech industry remains obsessed with smart glasses despite significant technical and social hurdles.
Is the Steam Machine worth the wait?
David Pierce and Sean Hollister review Valve’s new $1,049 Steam Machine, comparing its PS5-level performance and Linux-based SteamOS to traditional consoles.