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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 most important technology news. And every Tuesday, 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 should bring... more

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Sure, you could drive to the grocery store and to school. But wouldn’t you rather grab a few hundred of your friends and bike-bus everywhere? The Verge’s Andy Hawkins joins the show to tell us all about his adventures with electric cargo bikes, and w... more

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After more than five years of backing and forthing, secret meetings and loud screeds, it appears the fate of TikTok in the US has finally been decided. Maybe. There are still a lot of unknowns, but we're pretty sure we know the bones of the deal — an... more

In all the tech news and world news last week, YouTube's Made On event got a little lost. So we circled back: The Verge's Mia Sato explains why YouTube is suddenly all-in on livestreaming, why it seems to be rapidly turning into a shopping mall, and ... more

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There’s a lot of gadget news this week! But we begin the show in an unprecedented way: with a bit of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, America’s favorite podcast within a podcast. Nilay pops on the show to discuss what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, why the FCC’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Mia Sato
Team member at The Verge with a focus on understanding YouTube's impact
Episode: YouTube wants you to go live
Jake Kastrenakes
Co-host contributing to the discussion on AI and technology
The Verge
Episode: YouTube wants you to go live
Hayden Field
Co-host discussing the implications of technology in daily life
The Verge
Episode: YouTube wants you to go live
Grant Erickson
Former Apple Nest engineer who helped develop the Thread protocol.
Thread Group
Episode: Do we really want Rosie the Robot?
Colin Angle
Co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, an expert in home robotics.
iRobot
Episode: Do we really want Rosie the Robot?
Ken Fairbanks
CEO of Insteon Technologies and an early user of the company's products
Insteon Technologies
Episode: How to save a smart home company
Richard Gunther
Blogger and podcaster, host of The Smart Home Show, Home On, and Entertainment 2.0, and a product experience consultant
Episode: How to save a smart home company
Cassey Ho
Better known as Blogilates, Cassey is a fitness influencer and entrepreneur who created her own line of activewear.
Popflex
Episode: Online shopping is full of copycats
Fran Hoepfner
News writer at Vulture
Vulture
Episode: A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans

Hosts

Jake Kastranakis
Executive Editor at The Verge, bringing extensive expertise and insight into the tech industry.
Allison Johnson
Host of The Vergecast with a strong background in technology journalism and media.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.3k ratings
  • Too many weird women

    Podcast Addict
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    user556
    a month ago
  • You make me happy

    That cheery British voice is my highlight of the dying world (my science teacher thinks humanity will kill itself off. At least the modern version. In the next 30 years!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrosbySW
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jennifer Stop Laughing

    Jennifer needs to stop laughing after she says every word. The nervous tick laugh like Kamala Harris gets really annoying to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ddausend
    United Statesa month ago
  • My main issue is that the quality drops off when David and/or Nilay aren't there. And that on their YT feed they'll delete anything that is critical all the tech or what they are saying. So it's basically cheer for dumb useless tech or shutup, when they pretend they are critical, it's typical bs US braindead cheerleading of things.

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    memofromturner
    2 months ago
  • The flagship podcast of my queer little tech-loving heart

    I miss Nilay :(

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fragileswift13
    New Zealand2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging tone and in-depth discussions on tech news and trends, balancing entertainment with informative content.
The mix of expert perspectives is valued, with many noting that it provides a diverse range of insightful viewpoints on industry developments.
The length of episodes is frequently mentioned, with some listeners expressing the need for shorter formats to better fit their routines.
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Who is the iPhone Air really for?
Q: Who is the iPhone Air the right phone for?
Allison indicates it's for users who prefer a smaller, lighter phone and are fine with some trade-offs in battery life.
Do we really want Rosie the Robot?
Q: Is data sharing a reason why companies might not want to go with Matter?
Companies can still collect data while using Matter, as it allows for both local and cloud connections. It's about the manufacturer's choice whether to engage in data sharing.
How to save a smart home company
Q: What do you do when the product your home relies on stops working the way it's supposed to?
A number of things needs to be done, including getting products re-manufactured and being transparent with customers.
How to save a smart home company
Q: How do you win back customer trust?
The first part is the easiest one. Just be honest and truthful and upfront.
Online shopping is full of copycats
Q: How do you as like a designer and a business owner make sure that what you sell will last a really long time?
We do wear testing on all different sizes and check everything through a third-party testing to ensure that this product is really good.

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