Episodes
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AGI is whatever you want it to be
AI industry is rapidly advancing toward an era where models like Astra are declared to be AGI, though safety and transparency concerns remain highly debated.
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Apple Home rumors, ranked
Apple is expected to announce a new smart display, which could be a significant addition to its Home ecosystem, offering a centralized control interface with new features like multi-user support and widgets.
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What’s happening with US data centers?
Loudoun County has become the global hub for data centers, benefiting initially from tax revenue that improved community infrastructure.
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What the AI overlords get wrong about being alive
Authentic human connection and meaningful experiences often require effort, vulnerability, and time—elements that AI cannot truly replicate.
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Can Fairphone survive the US market
Fairphone is committed to creating durable, repairable, and ethically sourced smartphones, challenging industry norms.
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The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
Apple is aggressively pushing its AI hardware and foldable tech, signaling future trends but raising questions about market readiness and user behavior.
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How to buy a laptop when everything’s expensive
Laptop prices are currently at an all-time high, with supply chain issues causing significant increases and unpredictability in pricing.
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Meta will cut teens off of Instagram after two hours
Meta faces significant legal and regulatory challenges over its safety practices for teens.
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Does smart home tech work in a college dorm?
Smart home tech can be effectively used in college dorm rooms with careful selection and planning.
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We play a brutal quiz of our gadget memories
The podcast introduces a fun gadget timeline game that sparks nostalgia and humor about tech history.
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Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
Google's Pixel 11 introduces 'Camera Looks' for customizable photo aesthetics, emphasizing user control and artistic expression, but it also balloons computational hallucinations at high zoom levels.
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We ask Gemini and Alexa to track cats and give advice
Generative AI has improved smart home assistants but still faces reliability and speed issues.
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Pixel reviewer roundtable
Google is emphasizing software innovations over hardware upgrades across its Pixel lineup to differentiate itself and manage costs.
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A repair shop’s guide to surviving RAMageddon
The current 'Ramageddon' is causing significant increases in the cost and difficulty of sourcing tech components, affecting repair shops and consumers alike.
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The Digital Doctor will see you now
Starting a gadget repair business during the pandemic proved to be a strategic move as device sales surged.
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Mark Zuckerberg has an Instagzam
Companies often change logos for superficial reasons, and Instagram's new logo seems to fit this pattern, raising questions about branding and internal motivations.
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Should you let a robot mow your lawn?
Robotic lawnmowers have advanced considerably, offering near 95% of the capabilities users want.
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Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5: Our first impressions | The Vergecast Livestream
Google's new Pixel phones focus on software, AI, and camera control, offering creative tools for enthusiasts and casual users alike.
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Lessons from the very first chatbot
ELIZA, the first chatbot, was a simple program that mimicked a therapist and demonstrated humans' tendency to anthropomorphize machines.
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Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites
AI tools like Gemini, Codex, and Claude are powerful for solo or small-scale projects, allowing users to quickly prototype personalized websites and systems.
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