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The Vergecast

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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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Before we get into this week's tech news, we have some corporate news to discuss, and some very exciting Vergecast news to share. (If you have questions about either one, hit us up: vergecast@theverge.com or 866-VERGE11!) Then, Nilay and David get ba... more

Google I/O was, predictably, all about AI this year. And if it actually works, a lot of this stuff could be pretty useful! Immediately after the two hour long keynote (that contained approximately 190 total mentions of the terms "AI" and "Gemini") Th... more

The Musk v. OpenAI trial continues, which means so do the allegations and leaks surrounding some of the most influential people in tech. Nilay and David recount the most interesting and entertaining moments from the courtroom this week, before diggin... more

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Car companies are beginning to use AI tools to radically speed up their development process, which could change the cars we drive forever — and have some big effects on the people who make them now. Verge contributor Tim Stevens explains. Then, The V... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Stevens
Freelance tech and automotive journalist, Verge contributor
The Verge
Episode: What an AI-designed car looks like
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
Ross Miller
Hype Desk contributor (entertainment, tech culture)
The Verge
Episode: Fear and loathing at OpenAI
Ashley Esqueda
Hype Desk contributor (entertainment, tech culture)
The Verge
Episode: Fear and loathing at OpenAI
Kate Klonick
Professor at St. John's University and author
St. John's University
Episode: The case for banning cookie banners
Jason Snell
Writer, Six Colors; state-of-Apple expert
Six Colors; The Upgrade Podcast; Macworld
Episode: Apple at 50: the good and the bad

Hosts

David Pierce
Co-host and expert with experience in tech journalism, particularly in gadgets and consumer technology.
Nilay Patel
Co-host known for his editorial expertise and industry insights, specializing in the implications of technology.

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 States21 days 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 States24 days 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
    Australia25 days 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 Statesa month ago
  • Political

    Too many politics on a “tech podcast”.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maldo_TX
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the knowledgeable hosts and their impactful insights on technology, valuing the show's informative nature and engaging banter.
Critics point out a shift towards more political discourse, which some believe distracts from the core focus on technology, leading to mixed feelings about the show's direction.
Audience feedback indicates a longing for more gadget-focused content rather than broad political discussions, highlighting a divide between those who embrace the new direction and those who seek traditional tech coverage.

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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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1. Tim Stevens
2. Liz Lopato
3. Liz Lopatto
4. Alyssa Weil
5. Ben McKenzie
6. Ross Miller
7. Ashley Esqueda
8. Kate Klonick

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