The Vergecast
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Inside the early days of the AI revolution
Host David Pierce interviews Kevin Roose, author of *The AGI Chronicles*, to explore the early history of the AI industry and the decisions that shaped its current trajectory.
Files are over. All you need are URLs
Host David Pierce interviews Paul Ford, co-founder of Aboard, to discuss his new project, Tiny Little Office, which embeds entire documents directly…
The iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
The Vergecast hosts debate the iPhone Duo review, with Nilay Patel defending his seven score as a "fun" first-generation product while Neel argues it…
Why Tesla needs its cars to fly
How we really feel about the iPhone Duo | Livestream
The Vergecast reviews the new iPhone Duo, debating its heavy weight, small outer display, and "perceptually flat" crease.
AI is dividing the math world in two
The Vergecast explores OpenAI’s recent surge in solving major mathematical problems, which has shocked the academic community and raised fears about the future of mathematicians.
Why your favorite creator is building an app
David Pierce and guest Stephen Robles explore the rise of "vibe coding," where tech creators use AI tools like Claude Code to build and ship their own apps.
Apple's HomeView has an app problem
The Vergecast hosts discuss Apple’s HomeView, criticizing its decision to rely on CarPlay apps rather than a native app store, and debate whether the device is a failed accessory or a future computer.
Everything's recording everybody. What now?
The Vergecast explores the rise of always-listening wearables, featuring guest V.
The $8 million AI music scam
The Vergecast discusses the first criminal case of AI streaming fraud involving Mike Smith, who generated millions in royalties by creating AI songs and using bots to artificially inflate streams.
HomeView: Apple just got serious about the smart home | Livestream
David Pierce, Jen Tui, and Eli Patel analyze Apple's new Home View smart display, new HomePod mini, and Apple TV launch.
The AI is in the computer
Neil Abusel returns to The Vergecast to discuss Amazon’s new Alexa tablets, which feature premium hardware and the Google Play Store as Amazon pivots toward agentic AI.
The many pluses and minuses of Alexa Plus
Jen Tuohy reviews her year-long experience with Alexa Plus, noting significant improvements in smart home voice control but frustration with its failed attempts to act as a general personal assistant.
The hot new thing in headphones
David Pierce and John Higgins discuss the current headphone market, arguing that late 2026 offers the best selection of audio gear in history due to…
How much should you tell your AI agent?
David Pierce and Allison Johnson compare agentic AI messaging tools like Meta’s Muse, OpenAI’s Dots, and Instinct, analyzing their distinct approaches to automating daily tasks.
We hear pitches on the best vibe-coded apps
In this special "Bear Lair" episode of The Vergecast, hosts David Pierce and Hayden Field act as investors with $1 billion in fake money to bid on vibe-coded projects created by listeners.
Dots get up in Muse's business
The Vergecast discusses OpenAI’s new "dots" agent, contrasting its $100/month business focus with Meta’s free, consumer-oriented "Muse.
We answer your questions about an iPod comeback, an E Ink iPhone Duo, and more
The Vergecast covers new Amazon Kindles, New York’s click-to-cancel law, and the HP Omnibook 514.
Dots are OpenAI's cute lil guys
The Vergecast covers OpenAI's Dev Day announcement of "Dots," cute, customizable AI agents that run continuously in the background for Pro and Business users.
Pokémon trading cards are their own economy
Host David Amel and guest Charles Pulliam-Moore explore the massive Pokémon TCG reseller economy, discussing how bots and Discord servers have…
Shuhei Yoshida on the future of gaming
Sean Hollister interviews Shuhei Yoshida, the former PlayStation executive known as the "soul of PlayStation," about the future of gaming.
Phones don't have lights
The Vergecast discusses Meta Connect, focusing on the launch of Muse, Meta’s new AI agent, and its privacy controversies, including the "pervert…
Meta and Snap battle for your face
The Vergecast discusses Meta’s new smart glasses lineup, including camera-equipped Ray-Bans, an audio-only model, and a $1,299 VR headset featuring eye tracking and hand gestures.
Hotline: Folding phones in cars, EVs in Mexico
The Vergecast features transportation editor Andrew Hawkins in a hotline episode answering listener questions about cars and technology.
DLSS5 Explained with Linus Tech Tips
Host David Ameln joins Linus Sebastian and David Gauthier from Linus Tech Tips to dissect NVIDIA’s controversial DLSS 5 release.
Googlebooks are coming for your Mac
Verge laptop reviewer Antonio De Benedetto joins to discuss Google's new "Google Book" initiative, a premium Android-based laptop line from Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus.
The real story of the iPhone 18 Pro's camera
The Vergecast opens with a teaser for the "Version History" podcast, which features episodes on the Oregon Trail, overhead projectors, and the One Laptop Per Child initiative.
Apple's new iPhones and Watches are better than the last ones
Allison Johnson and V Song review the iPhone 18 Pro, noting its new variable aperture camera offers only marginal improvements for most users despite being a cool hardware addition.
Your AI apocalypse questions, answered
Host Travis Lark and The Verge’s senior AI reporter Hayden Field address public anxiety over AI safety following a viral resignation letter and recent model containment breaches.
Is social media driving teen mental health issues?
The Vergecast explores the teen mental health crisis with Boston College psychologist Peter Gray, who argues that the Common Core curriculum, not…
Who is the $1,059 Steam VR headset for?
Sean Hollister and CNET’s Scott Stein review Valve’s new Steam Frame, a $1,059 standalone VR headset that also functions as a portable PC gaming device.
We unfolded the iPhone Duo
The Vergecast covers Apple’s first event under CEO John Ternus, highlighting his confident debut and the company’s new focus on AI and software experiences.
Schools are catching onto tech’s playbook
The Vergecast discusses Natasha Singer’s book *Coding Kids*, which examines how Code.
The folding iPhone Duo is finally here | The Vergecast Livestream
The Vergecast covers Apple's first event under new CEO John Ternus, featuring the launch of the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone,…
The tech that made a 2-hour marathon possible
Host Lauren talks with journalist Alex Hutchinson about the science and technology behind breaking the two-hour marathon barrier.
AGI is whatever you want it to be
Can Fairphone survive the US market
David Pierce interviews Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck about the brand’s US launch of the Fairphone 6 Plus, emphasizing its modular, self-repairable design and ethical supply chain.
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
The Vergecast hosts discuss Apple’s new M-series Macs, focusing on their marketing around local AI and the controversial price hike for the Mac Mini.
How to buy a laptop when everything’s expensive
David Pierce and Antonio Di Benedetto discuss the laptop buying crisis driven by RAM shortages and rising prices.
Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours
The Vergecast discusses Meta’s $1.
Does smart home tech work in a college dorm?
David Amell hosts Jennifer Patterson-Tui to discuss her experience outfitting her son’s college dorm with smart home tech.
We play a brutal quiz of our gadget memories
David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Sean Hollister play a gadget history timeline game, attempting to place devices like the Nokia 9000 and DJI Phantom in chronological order.
Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
With David Pierce on paternity leave, Eli and Jay are joined by guest host David Amell to discuss the new Pixel phones, focusing on "Camera Looks" presets and controversial AI zoom features.
We ask Gemini and Alexa to track cats and give advice
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Nilay Patel review Google’s Gemini for Home and Amazon’s Alexa Plus, finding both assistants slower and less reliable than their predecessors.
Pixel reviewer roundtable
Victoria Song, Dom Preston, and Cameron Faulkner review the Pixel 11 series, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 5, emphasizing Google’s shift toward software-driven updates.
A repair shop’s guide to surviving RAMageddon
David Pierce and Leo Mastrullo discuss "Ramageddon," the surge in computer part prices driven by AI data centers, and its impact on gadget repairs.
The Digital Doctor will see you now
David Pierce interviews Leo Mastrolia, the Digital Doctor, about his journey from opening a repair shop during the pandemic to becoming a viral content creator.
Mark Zuckerberg has an Instagzam
Neil Patel and David Pierce discuss Instagram’s controversial new logo, which they mock as an unforced error resembling "Instagazam.
Should you let a robot mow your lawn?
Jennifer Patterson-Tui and guest Brandon Doyle review the latest robot lawnmowers, discussing improved navigation via LiDAR and NetRTK, better traction, and object avoidance.
Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5: Our first impressions | The Vergecast Livestream
The Vergecast hosts discuss Google’s Pixel Day launch, covering the Pixel 11 lineup, the new Pixel Fold, and Pixel Watch 5.