We play a brutal quiz of our gadget memories
Summary
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. The episode also features news on Amazon’s price hikes, Netflix’s potential streaming partnerships, and humanoid robots breaking Usain Bolt’s record. The hosts share nostalgic anecdotes about past tech launches while competing for points.
Topics discussed
Intro: Playing TikTok games on the VergeCast
90 Seconds: Amazon price hikes, Netflix bundling, robot records
Sponsors: Accenture and Indeed Sponsored Jobs
Game Rules: Timeline gadget placement explained
Round 1: Phones, Wearables, and Early Gadgets
Sponsors: Accenture, Indeed, Gatorade, Devil Wears Prada 2
Round 2: Computers, Drones, and Media Tech
Final Scores, Outtakes, and Subscription Info
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