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The Vergecast

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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 most important technology news. And Monday through Thursday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives – and which ones you sh... more

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We've spent the last month vibe coding our own corners of the internet. The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes and Hayden Field join David to talk about their use of Gemini, Codex, and Claude Code to build 90s-themed personal websites, vegetable-sharing system... more

Google underwent a big AI shakeup this week, leaving a lot of people wondering whether there are big problems on team Gemini. David and Nilay start the show by discussing what's next for Jeff Dean and Demis Hassabis, before diving into the ways in wh... more

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX 70mm film cameras, which is apparently a very big deal, and why it's been harder than usual to get a ticket to see Matt Damon. And now that Spider-Man is moving on... more

You have questions. We have (some) answers! For this week's hotline episode, Travis Larchuk asks David your questions about E Ink screens, federated messaging, minimalist phones, AI wearables, and what we got wrong about wide foldables. And don't for... more

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Recent Guests

Suzanne Nossel
Board member on Meta's Oversight Board
Meta Oversight Board
Episode: Meta's Oversight Board is coming for ChatGPT and Claude
Dominic Preston
The Verge staff writer covering hardware and devices
The Verge
Episode: The Z Fold 8 is the new foldable to beat
Kai Tang
CEO and co-founder of Light
Light
Episode: Flip phones are so back
David Imel
The Verge staffer covering hardware and devices
The Verge
Episode: Here's what an AI-first phone might look like
Rose Horowitch
Atlantic staff writer who wrote The End of Reading is Here
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Episode: Why read anymore?
Bart Butler
CTO of Proton
Proton
Episode: Apple's plot to crush OpenAI
Olivia Lanes
Global Lead for Content and Education at IBM Quantum
IBM
Episode: Apple's plot to crush OpenAI
Max Spero
CEO of Pangram, a leading AI text detector
Pangram
Episode: The one AI detector people actually trust
Terrence O'Brien
The Verge's Weekend Editor
The Verge
Episode: The problem with Suno and AI music

Hosts

Nilay Patel
Host of The Vergecast
David Pierce
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Please fix this12346
    United Statesa month ago
  • Repeating commercials 10 times

    The content is good, but unfortunately they seem to think it’s ok to repeat commercials for Odio 10 times. Yeah, it worked. It worked so well I hate Odio.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dave A Rose
    Spain2 months ago
  • Fave Tech Podcast

    I started listening to the Vergecast a month or two ago and it’s quickly become one of my favorite tech-related podcasts. Thoughtful coverage of different developments and really explores some of the deeper issues underlying our modern experience of the web.

    Also, absolutely love that I get to listen to new episodes daily now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amikins13
    United States2 months ago
  • Too many episodes

    Wish the daily episodes were a different feed. I just want the Friday episode, my feed is so cluttered with this podcast now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    GrizzlyGreek
    United States2 months ago
  • Way too many episodes

    I enjoy hearing the writers talk about their reviews and their in-depth research. I enjoy listening to experts talk about stuff they are obsessed with. But there is no way I can keep up with this podcast or even The Verge’s homepage anymore. (And yet there is still never enough electric car content! I need educated tech reporters to dig into these giant, expensive computers on wheels because car reporters don’t have the necessary background.)

    Please bring back the excellent guest hosts, th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blizzard1s2d
    United States2 months ago

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The show's depth and journalism are praised, though some dislike the political angle.
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Politics are a recurring topic; many listeners appreciate the mix of tech news with policy context.

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Flip phones are so back
Q: Why did you choose a flip form factor rather than continuing with a traditional minimalist smartphone?
Kai describes a desire to offer a device that reduces interaction friction and provides a tangible, non-glass experience, highlighting user feedback and the appeal of the physical hinge as a cultural and practical symbol.
Flip phones are so back
Q: What kind of technology was hard to do here?
Kai explains that mass-producing flip phones today is hard because there are few suppliers for hinges and other components; many parts are not readily available at scale, making it expensive and challenging to source.
The Z Fold 8 is the new foldable to beat
Q: Is the camera system on the Fold 8 good enough for most users, given its price?
While impressed with overall camera performance, the lack of a telephoto is noted as a drawback for a phone at the price point, though the core camera performance is competitive with other flagship devices.
Meta's Oversight Board is coming for ChatGPT and Claude
Q: Why study AI systems beyond Meta's platforms?
Because the Oversight Board aims to uphold human rights principles across the digital landscape. The board believes these issues are not limited to Meta and that the principles should apply to AI systems globally, including models accessed via APIs or used by third parties.
The car of the future is an EV golf cart
Q: Is there real potential for these to become mainstream in the United States given the regulatory and infrastructure challenges?
There could be, particularly in warm-weather communities with golf-cart-friendly infrastructure, but mass adoption will depend on road diversity, local regulations, and whether consumers are truly ready to downsize from traditional sedans or SUVs.

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What is The Vergecast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-focused flagship show that blends hard-edged analysis of AI, policy, and big-tech moves with practical gadget coverage and lively, often humorous banter. Discussions frequently center on the intersections of technology, business strategy, regulation, and culture, with deep dives into AI governance, platform dynamics, and hardware trends, alongside timely gadget rundowns. Noteworthy is the hosts' willingness to stitch together complex policy and industry narratives with approachable storytelling, frequent sponsor segments, and a balance of practical tech guidance for everyday users and speculation about future tech bets. The show stands out for its candid journalism, strong tech-curiosity, and willingness to tackle political and regul... more

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