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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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Latest Episodes

We're very bullish on the handheld future of gaming. But we're not bullish on the new ROG Xbox Ally. The Verge's Sean Hollister joins the show to explain why this Xbox-branded device barely feels like an Xbox, and why it's definitely not a threat to ... more

1982's coolest gadget was the Sony Watchman portable TV. Decades before everyone was glued to YouTube on their smartphones, the Watchman popularized the concept of video on the go. In the early days of the personal-tech revolution, you’d find the Wat... more

Nilay’s back! And you can listen to The Vergecast with no ads, if you’re a Verge subscriber! Big week, really. Nilay and David start the show by talking about ads, podcasts, platforms, and subscriptions. Then they talk a bunch about Apple’s new M5-po... more

If you're a paid subscriber to The Verge, there's great news: You can now listen to Decoder, Version History, and The Vergecast completely ad-free.

Just head to your Account Settings page to opt-in and start listening without ads.

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Recent Guests

Anish Kattukaran
The head of Google Home and Nest
Google
Episode: Google's extreme smart home makeover
Vee Song
Tech journalist focused on smart home and fitness technology
The Verge
Episode: Google's extreme smart home makeover
Liz Lopatto
Tech journalist and member of The Verge staff
The Verge
Episode: Tick Tock, TikTok
Jake Kastrenakes
Co-host contributing to the discussion on AI and technology
The Verge
Episode: YouTube wants you to go live
Mia Sato
Team member at The Verge with a focus on understanding YouTube's impact
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
Colin Angle
Co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, an expert in home robotics.
iRobot
Episode: Do we really want Rosie the Robot?
Grant Erickson
Former Apple Nest engineer who helped develop the Thread protocol.
Thread Group
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

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
  • Ruined by swearing.

    I love the Vergecast, but the swearing in it is so much more common than it used to be. I used to be able to listen to it aloud with my daughter about, but recently that’s not the case. V Song just throws the F Bomb whenever she wants and she’s not the only one. It’s marked as “clean” by Apple, but that’s not the case anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wolf_359
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Best tech/lifestyle podcast out there

    Really enjoy the vergecast, especially with David being back! (Summer episodes were great too)

    Thank you for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NEYOsWRLD
    Austria17 days ago
  • THUNDER ROUND

    Love the pod always but plssss bring back the thunder round! I legit looked forward to it and don’t feel the same for the lightning round. 🌩️🌩️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamhmoggie
    United States18 days ago
  • A Once Phenomenal Podcast

    Painful. That is the Vergecast now and it pains me to say. I’ve been listening for a decade, the Paul, Dieter, and Nilay era. I liked Alex. But David Pierce is a bad podcaster in every way. First off, he’s misanthropic and hates, despises, and abhors everything. Listen to him closely and you will hear him spit negativity about literally everything. Second, can someone teach Dave how to talk. He either rushes through the endofeverysentcne or stops short at the end of a…………………sentence. The final s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    johnmd20
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bring back the THUNDER ROUND!!!!!

    Podcast Addict
    4
    oneofthefew
    a month 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.
Some reviews indicate concerns about potential over-focus on politics, expressing a desire for more direct tech conversations rather than political commentary.
There is a clear appreciation for humor and wit among hosts and guests, contributing to the overall likability of the show.

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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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1. Anish Kattukaran
2. Vee Song
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5. Mia Sato
6. Hayden Field
7. Colin Angle
8. Grant Erickson

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