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The Vergecast

The Verge
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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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Now that we've had a couple of days to digest all the Siri AI updates, the new corner radii, and everything else Apple announced at its developer conference, we spend the episode answering all your most burning questions. What non-AI stuff are we exc... more

Long before Steve Jobs was the unstoppable force of nature atop Apple, shipping hit product after hit product, he was practically run out of the company after a series of bad product and management decisions. But as Geoffrey Cain argues in his new bo... more

Apple's annual developer conference keynote was a strange one this year. The company breezed by its normal slew of operating system upgrades, and talked instead about helping people manage their relationships with their devices, and AI. Lots and lots... more

It's developer conference season, and one of the themes so far has been big swings at AI apps. We've seen Gemini Spark, Microsoft Scout, and so many other attempts to figure out what people, and companies, actually want their AI to do. Nilay and Davi... more

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Recent Guests

Mia Sato
Verge reporter who covered the clip economy
The Verge
Episode: How clips ate the internet
Liz Lopato
The Verge writer covering the Musk/OpenAI trial
The Verge
Episode: Elon Musk had a bad week in court
Liz Lopatto
The Verge reporter covering the Elon Musk/OpenAI trial
The Verge
Episode: Musk and Altman go to court
Alyssa Weil
Fellow/science writer
The Verge
Episode: The 'AI is inevitable' trap
Ben McKenzie
Actor, author, documentary subject
Director of Everyone Is Lying to You for Money (documentary)
Episode: Ben McKenzie vs. crypto
Kate Klonick
Professor at St. John's University and author
St. John's University
Episode: The case for banning cookie banners
Ashley Esqueda
Friend of the show, returns as Hype Desk guest
The Verge
Episode: Apple's best product ever
Ross Miller
Friend of the show, returns as Hype Desk guest
The Verge
Episode: Apple's best product ever
Anil Dash
Writer and technologist focusing on the web and podcasts
Independent
Episode: Apple at 50: the good and the bad

Hosts

Nilay Patel
Host of The Vergecast
David Pierce
Host of The Vergecast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.5k ratings
  • Excellent Tech Podcast

    Best podcast to help you stay updated on developments in the tech world. For those complaining about the occasional political commentary - politics does intersect with all aspects of our lives, including tech.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJ Omuntu
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting until they go political

    Why do tech podcasts insist on inserting politics into everything? Listened to a number of episodes and every single they insert political commentary. 1 star would be 0 if possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jimsz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Weird Left-Leaning Opinion Base

    Simply describing complex events and people as "idiotic" is very opinionated and should not be present for expert professional coverage of important geopolitical, economic, and industrial matters. Discussion sounds like a highschool lunch table and not a professional coverage, especially that one girl who tried to cover musk & altman trial

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarcusBC
    Australiaa month ago
  • Iconic 🫡

    The Vergecast is a very good tech podcast that is professionally produced and is a great way to inform yourself on the latest tech. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of reviews that say this podcast has too much political content, but the unfortunate fact about tech is that there is a lot of politics involved. Very iconic, would recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JosiahDunn
    United States2 months ago
  • Political

    Too many politics on a “tech podcast”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maldo_TX
    United States2 months ago

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The show's depth and journalism are praised, though some dislike the political angle.
Overall, the hosts' expertise and clear explanations are a strong draw for tech-minded audiences.
Politics are a recurring topic; many listeners appreciate the mix of tech news with policy context.

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What an AI-designed car looks like
Q: Has anyone actually done ROI or effectiveness calculations to determine if AI-driven layoffs are worth it, or is this just a response to over hiring post-pandemic?
The panel suggests there isn't enough comprehensive research yet; early signals show productivity can appear higher with AI, but some workers feel overworked and tasks replaced by AI can lead to staffing restructuring rather than simple cost savings.
Ben McKenzie vs. crypto
Q: How has the crypto pitch about eliminating trust held up in practice?
The interviewee explains that while the pitch is appealing, practical issues like hacks, centralization of mining, and real-world adoption problems undermine crypto's trustless premise, suggesting that human trust remains essential and that the system isn't a straightforward improvement over traditional money.
Apple at 50: the good and the bad
Q: What do you think about Vision Pro?
Dash and Snell view Vision Pro as amazing hardware that signals Apple's willingness to explore, but they stress it's not yet a mass-market success and highlight the risk of over-conservatism in software and UX decisions.
Apple at 50: the good and the bad
Q: What about Apple's software direction and design?
Snell notes mixed progress, acknowledging Apple's design leadership but pointing to past missteps like the butterfly keyboard era and current tensions between hardware ambition and software cohesion.
Apple at 50: the good and the bad
Q: What is your current read on Apple's hardware leadership?
Jason Snell argues Apple is firing on all cylinders hardware-wise, with strong chip design, manufacturing leverage, and a refreshed hardware lineup led by Apple Silicon.

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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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