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by Zeyi Yang (MIT Technology Review) on October 4, 2023

This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. It was probably the highest-stakes mobile game match that’s ever been played. […]

by June Kim (MIT Technology Review) on October 4, 2023

Thirteen US states are now implementing underground thermal energy networks to reduce buildings’ carbon emissions as part of a nationwide push to adopt cleaner energy sources. Thermal energy networks use pipe loops that connect multiple […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 4, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890:  01:43 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with policy editor Adi Robertson and reporter Makena Kelly about US v. Google, and what we’ve learned so far. They also talk […]

by Tate Ryan-Mosley (MIT Technology Review) on October 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence has turbocharged state efforts to crack down on internet freedoms over the past year.  Governments and political actors around the world, in both democracies and autocracies, are using AI to generate texts, images, […]

by Dean Takahashi (VentureBeat) on October 4, 2023

Global VC deals declined in Q3 for the second consecutive quarter, falling to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2020.

by Sharon Goldman (VentureBeat) on October 4, 2023

Meta's new AI Stickers raise concerns as content filters miss objectionable mashups, including copyrighted characters in controversial scenarios with guns and more.

by Bryson Masse (VentureBeat) on October 4, 2023

The company debuted a fully-integrated AI-powered, multi-user cloud documentation solution built directly into the Zoom platform.

by Rachel Kaser (VentureBeat) on October 4, 2023

PlayStation Plus subscribers get some (but not very many) spooky vibes for October, including The Callisto Protocol and Weird West.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 4, 2023

Věra Jourová, the European Commission’s vice-president for values and transparency, has cautioned against excessive regulation of generative artificial intelligence. In The post EU official advocates for balanced AI regulation […]

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

The Federal Court of Appeal in Canada made a pivotal decision on Friday, Sept. 29. It recognized the “right to The post Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal recognizes ‘right to be forgotten’ appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Louis Columbus (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

AI-powered patch management should be baked into an enterprise's DNA rather than considered a band-aid or quick fix.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly online, fact-checkers have become the frontline defenders in the battle for truth. However, The post Fact-checkers face increased threats amid misinformation battles appeared first on […]

by Julian Chokkattu (Wired) on October 3, 2023

There’s a Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, a few Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets, and Galaxy Buds FE wireless earbuds. All are priced lower than their flagship counterparts.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Campbell Brown, the Vice President of Global News Partnerships at Meta (formerly Facebook), has announced her departure from the company, The post Campbell Brown, Meta’s VP of Global News Partnerships, steps down appeared first on […]

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is integrating the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) age ratings into its Creative mode The post Fortnite Creative embraces IARC age ratings appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on October 3, 2023

Will attacks be as big as those targeting MOVEit? Maybe not, but they still can be plenty bad.

by Carl Franzen (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

The support from Warner Music Group signals interest from leading established brands in entertainment, and shows an obvious appetite...

by Rachel Kaser (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Barbie joins Roblox as Gamefam lets players build her enormous Dreamhouse and customizing their ideal version of the iconic doll.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on October 3, 2023

Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams.

by Shubham Sharma (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Asana's new AI features drive greater levels of clarity, accountability and impact in different areas for enterprise teams.

by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff (Wired) on October 3, 2023

From The Lost Boys to Meg 2, here are our favorite movies on the streaming service.

by Sharon Goldman (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Here's why I think AI is teetering on the edge of a disillusionment cliff — and how to bring it back to firmer ground.

by Jordan Fragen (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Twitch was reportedly hit with a fresh round of layoffs just weeks before TwitchCon is set to kick off in Las Vegas.

by Jordan Fragen (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Surprising no one, Blizzard axed the Overwatch League after the sequel hype died, more competition and its NetEase split.

by Bryson Masse (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

The goal is to give both vendors and customers greater confidence in AI solutions by directly addressing issues of quality, accuracy and risk.

by Joel Khalili (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Criminal defendants often decline to testify at trial for fear of incriminating themselves. For FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, that could be the best option.

by Deanna Ritchie (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Today, The Wall Street Journal reported that Meta is planning to charge $14 a month for their ad-free Instagram or The post Will Meta charge $14 a month for ad-free Instagram or Facebook? appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

LinkedIn, the professional networking giant, is diving deeper into the world of artificial intelligence. In collaboration with OpenAI, LinkedIn is The post LinkedIn leverages OpenAI for enhanced AI tools appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Apple has updated its app verification process for the China App Store. Now, new apps must show a license from The post Apple implements new app verification in China amid tightened regulations appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Ben Dickson (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

This collaborative approach can lead to significant efficiency gains. According to Microsoft, AutoGen can speed up coding by up to four times.

by WIRED (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on October 3, 2023

Adding fake watermarks to real images, evading current watermarking methods is not hard.

by Vijay Kumar (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial landscape; nevertheless, a significant challenge persists. The lack of interoperability and compatibility between different cryptocurrency The post Unveiling the Best Cryptocurrency […]

by Nathalie Marquez Courtney (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Showcasing your soft skills will give you an edge in industries where there might be several equally qualified candidates going for a role.

by Deanna Ritchie (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks volunteers for enhanced Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). He envisions a future with increased bandwidth between humans and The post Brain-computer interface volunteers wanted. Is the potential help worth it? […]

by Eric Ravenscraft (Wired) on October 3, 2023

The tiny Tenuto Mini vibrator improves on its predecessor's attempts to satisfy both born-male people and their partners.

by Eric Ravenscraft (Wired) on October 3, 2023

This XLR microphone is the perfect stepping stone between hobbyists and Twitch streamers.

by Siemens Healthineers (MIT Technology Review) on October 3, 2023

Advances in imaging technologies are giving physicians unprecedented insights into disease states, but fragmented and siloed information technology systems make it difficult to provide the personalized, coordinated care that patients […]

by Rachel Kaser (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Sad Cat Studios has partnered with investor GEM Capital to launch its upcoming retro-pixel action game Replaced.

by Nena Farrell (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Target's big Circle Week sale gets out ahead of Prime Day—running from October 1 through 7. We've rounded up our favorite discounts.

by Shubham Sharma (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Plenful will use the funding to scale its team and market footprint, allowing healthcare organizations to automate tasks causing burnout.

by Dean Takahashi (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Zynga's Socialpoint Studio has launched its latest mobile game Top Troops with a merge-and-battle mechanic.

by Dean Takahashi (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Dutch game studio StickyLock will unveil the upcoming free-to-play multiplayer shooter Histera at Steam Next Fest next week.

by Christopher Null (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Microsoft's most ambitious Surface yet is a well-designed graphics powerhouse, but all that brawn comes with trade-offs in size, weight, cost, battery life, and lap feel.

by Gideon Lichfield (Wired) on October 3, 2023

WIRED takes an exclusive ride on this groundbreaking 233-mile-range electric motorcycle with a wormhole generator for a back wheel.

by Dean Takahashi (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Hatch, a consumer software firm founded by veterans of Valve and Picnik, has launched its no-code creative web development platform.

by Jordan Fragen (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Epic Games and the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) are partnering to add age ratings to all Fortnite content.

by Wired on October 3, 2023

When Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange collapsed, customers lost billions of dollars. A New York court will decide whether it was fraud.

by Rhiannon Williams (MIT Technology Review) on October 3, 2023

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why Big Tech’s bet on AI assistants is so risky Since the beginning of the generative AI […]

by Erik Emanuelli (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

In the competitive world of business, your company’s pricing strategy can be a pivotal factor in determining its chances of The post Four Clever Ways to Use Tiered Pricing for Maximum Profit appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Celia Ford (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Mini-brains that work and grow like their full-size counterparts could offer an alternative to animal testing and advance the quest for personalized medicine.

by Carl Franzen (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Cersi is a conversational AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT or Claude 2, but specialized for the agricultural supply chain.

by Ryan Waniata (Wired) on October 3, 2023

This high-end turntable made me re-think how seriously I took my record collection.

by Joseph Jerome (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Meta and Apple have zeroed in on mixed reality headsets and augments as their next frontier. But allowing wearables to collect data about their surroundings is going to cause problems.

by Scott Gilbertson (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

by Michael Nuñez (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Emerging from stealth today, fintech startup Frec announced it has raised $26.4 million in seed and Series A funding led by Greylock, with participation from Social Leverage and others.

by Parth M.N. (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Police seized laptops and phones from reporters working for the anti-establishment Newsclick website—the latest outlet to be raided during a crackdown on media in India.

by GRIT DAILY (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

If you are an executive, you’re likely traveling for work – a lot. I used to travel 11 months a The post 3 Travel Tips for the Female Executive Traveling Solo appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Paresh Dave (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Google, Meta, and others test their algorithms for bias using standardized skin tone scales. Sony says those tools ignore the yellow and red hues at work in human skin color.

by Amanda Hoover (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Advances in artificial intelligence are making it easier to clone and generate voices. It has huge implications for voice actors.

by Morgan Meaker (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Fact-checkers scrambled to deal with faked audio recordings released days before a tight election, in a warning for other countries with looming votes.

by Gideon Lichfield (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Everyone’s favorite starship captain is back in the hot seat—this time as the author of a revealing, open-hearted memoir, Making It So.

by Kate Knibbs (Wired) on October 3, 2023

A research team found it's easy to evade current methods of watermarking—and even add fake watermarks to real images.

by Suzannah Showler (Wired) on October 3, 2023

On streets and in malls, browsing was a way of withholding commitment. But online, no act of browsing is ever really idle.

by Melissa Heikkilä (MIT Technology Review) on October 3, 2023

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Since the beginning of the generative AI boom, tech companies have been feverishly trying to come up […]

by Matt Burgess (Wired) on October 3, 2023

A developer in Austria created a comparison website that helped open up the opaque world of food costs as regulators investigate the food industry.

by Delle Chan (Wired) on October 3, 2023

Foam rubber—like the filling inside your couch—produces an enormous amount of CO2. A Norwegian company called Agoprene thinks seaweed could be the solution.

by Dean Takahashi (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

Jetson has raised a $15 million seed round to help launch the Jetson One, a drone-like electric flying vehicle, in 2024.

by Bruno Aziza (VentureBeat) on October 3, 2023

In this segment: Why data is your moat, the latest in generative AI productivity research and why chief data officers are set up to fail.

by Pratisrutee Mishra (ReadWrite) on October 3, 2023

Did you know? Only 39% of your employee’s time is spent doing the task they were hired for. You might The post PMaps Pre-employment Assessment Tool to the Rescue appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Deanna Ritchie (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

You may want to watch the interview between Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg in the Metaverse —  is it fantastic The post Mark Zuckerberg in the Metaverse: fantastic or frightening? appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Louis Columbus (VentureBeat) on October 2, 2023

Getting the basics of cybersecurity strategy right is essential to ensuring the security of every satellite — the ultimate endpoint.

by Deanna Ritchie (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

Google plans to show off its newest smartphone during the Made by Google event on October 4th at 10 a.m. The post What’s so great about Pixel 8? Google event October 4th appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on October 2, 2023

"I'm sure it's a special love code that only you and your grandma know."

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on October 2, 2023

Vulnerability allows attackers to tamper with data stored in device memory.

by Amanda Hoover (Wired) on October 2, 2023

The Grace Hopper Celebration is meant to unite women in tech. This year droves of men came looking for jobs.

by Deanna Ritchie (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

The  TikTok app started testing an ad-free monthly subscription plan today. They’re testing this new subscription only in the US. The post TikTok testing new ad-free subscription for $4.99 appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Timothy Odutolu (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

I’ll start by taking you to the world of Startup X, a passionate team of entrepreneurs who believed they had The post Product Design for SaaS Startups: Best Practices and Examples appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Stephen Buranyi (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Nobel Prize winners Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman pioneered the technology that produced a Covid-19 vaccine in record time. Next, mRNA could tackle flu, malaria, and HIV.

by Frank Landman (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

Have you been thinking about ways to make money in tech? Maybe you’d love to start a business but don’t The post 8 Creative Ways to Make Big Money in Tech appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

Apple has recently addressed concerns regarding the overheating of its new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The tech giant The post Apple responds to iPhone 15 Pro overheating concerns appeared first on ReadWrite.

by Maxwell William (ReadWrite) on October 2, 2023

In a bid to simplify the buying process for consumers and ensure they get the best value for their money, The post Google unveils Chromebook Plus certification for premium devices appeared first on ReadWrite.

by David Gilbert (Wired) on October 2, 2023

The fringe idea that cities built for biking and walking are part of a government plot has been picked up by … the UK government.

by Joel Khalili (Wired) on October 2, 2023

White-collar defendants use three main defenses: “It wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it, and the people that say I did are lying.” FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried is likely to go for “I didn’t mean it,” experts say.

by Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Victims of the MOVEit breach continue to come forward. But the full scale of the attack is still unknown.

by Adrienne So (Wired) on October 2, 2023

If your child is at high risk or if community transmission rates are high, you may want them to wear face masks. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate.

by Aaron Sankin, Surya Mattu (Wired) on October 2, 2023

A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1 percent of the time.

by Nena Farrell , Adrienne So (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Whether you’re pushing your kid down the street or running on a trail, we have a stroller for you.

by Matt Jancer (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Hardshell rain jackets don't stay water resistant forever. This is how to give new life to your old outdoors outerwear.

by Rhiannon Williams (MIT Technology Review) on October 2, 2023

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Child online safety laws will actually hurt kids, critics say This summer, the Senate moved two […]

by Christopher Null (Wired) on October 2, 2023

It weighs a little more than 5 pounds, but this beefy laptop is a gaming powerhouse—if you can get used to the keyboard.

by Caitlin Harrington (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Google Cloud director Ulku Rowe says she was underpaid by hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s set to be the first case to reach trial since an employee revolt led Google to drop forced arbitration.

by Megan Gray (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Testimony during Google’s antitrust case revealed that the company may be altering billions of queries a day to generate search results that will get you to buy more stuff.

by Peter Guest (Wired) on October 2, 2023

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried will stand trial on charges of overseeing fraud that sucked in high-profile investors and hundreds of thousands of clients. Why do smart people buy into bad companies?

by Maryn McKenna (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Covid seems to spike twice a year—but unlike flu season, not in a predictable pattern. That could be due to the virus, the environment, or the people it is infecting.

by Ramin Skibba (Wired) on October 2, 2023

Scientists know enough about exoplanets to speculate about how simple plants might arise on them. But don't count on them being green.

by Tate Ryan-Mosley (MIT Technology Review) on October 2, 2023

This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up here. This summer, the Senate moved two […]

by Louryn Strampe, Gear Team (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Get that box spring off the floor with these WIRED-tested frames.

by Yasemin Saplakoglu (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Do fruit flies remember their larval lives? To find out, scientists made the neurons inside larvae glow, then tracked how they reshuffled as they formed adult brains.

by Reece Rogers (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions.

by Matt Jancer (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Avoid the blaring alarm and make waking up a pleasant start to your day with an artificial sunrise.

by Aarian Marshall (Wired) on October 1, 2023

As the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three drags on, a classic behavioral theory provides a way to figure out how long it may continue.

by David Nield (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here’s when yours will probably come.

by Matt Alston (Wired) on October 1, 2023

Do-everything workplace managers like Asana and Trello promise organizational utopias. But they reveal limitations that date all the way back to the factory floors of the 1900s.

by Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess (Wired) on September 30, 2023

Plus: Stolen US State Department emails, $20 million zero-day flaws, and controversy over the EU’s message-scanning law.

by Chris Baraniuk (Wired) on September 30, 2023

While the toy brand kills its plans for an oil-free plastic alternative, it’s still pumping out billions of non-biodegradable bricks a year. Can Lego ever be sustainable?

by Nena Farrell (Wired) on September 30, 2023

The Stir It Up Lux turntable was (mostly) easy for a vinyl newbie to set up—and it's a beauty to look at.

by Khari Johnson (Wired) on September 30, 2023

Gareth Edwards’ new sci-fi film invites audiences to cheer for artificial intelligence that affirms the value of human life.

by Kate Yoder (Wired) on September 30, 2023

It's gross. It’s sticky. Here’s the science of how it has already saved your life.

by Eric Ravenscraft (Wired) on September 30, 2023

The DIY days of making gadgets better and longer-lasting are long past—and possibly, hopefully, in the future.

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 29, 2023

Remote code execution requiring no authentication fixed. 2 other RCEs remain unpatched.

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 29, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz break down an awkward interview out of the Code Conference from X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino. Then, the crew gets into all the big news from Meta's Connect event where the […]

by Ken Mugrage (MIT Technology Review) on September 29, 2023

Technology Radar is a snapshot of the current technology landscape produced by Thoughtworks twice a year; it’s based on technologies we’ve been using as an organization and communicates our perspective on them. There is always a long […]

by Rhiannon Williams (MIT Technology Review) on September 29, 2023

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Elon Musk wants more bandwidth between people and machines. Do we need it? Last week, Elon Musk […]

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 28, 2023

If your software package involves VP8 video encoding, it's likely vulnerable to attack.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 28, 2023

WhatsApp, Instagram add animated AI chat avatars, including Snoop Dogg as dungeon master.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 28, 2023

Is compression equivalent to general intelligence? DeepMind digs up more potential clues.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 27, 2023

Despite lack of specifics, rumored smartphone collaboration has everyone guessing.

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 27, 2023

The modified firmware used by BlackTech is hard to detect.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 27, 2023

Feature hopes to remove language barriers, but will speakers know if translations are faulty?

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 27, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of the laserdisc resurgence:  While Netflix’s DVD.com service shuts down later this week, The Verge's David Pierce chats with Bill Rouhana, the CEO of Chicken Soup for The Soul Entertainment, about the […]

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 27, 2023

Previous CVE submission failed to mention that thousands of apps were affected.

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 26, 2023

A previously unknown compression side channel in GPUs can expose images thought to be private.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 26, 2023

Incorrect AI-generated answers are forming a feedback loop of misinformation online.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 25, 2023

Image recognition and voice features aim to make the AI bot's interface more intuitive.

by Financial Times (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 25, 2023

Getty will indemnify customers against lawsuits and pay artists on "recurring basis."

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 25, 2023

In part three of our AI mini series, David Pierce dives into the decades-long endeavor to build a virtual assistant. What can a virtual assistant do? What do we want it to do? Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, […]

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 23, 2023

Apple patches 3 zero-days after they were used in a sophisticated attack.

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 22, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss all the announcements from Amazon's fall product launch event and Microsoft's Surface and AI event. Further reading: Amazon’s fall 2023 product launch event: live news, […]

by Dan Goodin (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 21, 2023

No one mentioned that libwebp, a library found in millions of apps, was a 0-day origin.

by Benj Edwards (Biz & IT – Ars Technica) on September 21, 2023

Amazon: "To help protect against abuse, we are lowering the volume limits we have in place."

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 20, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of the Action Button: 03:34 - The Verge's David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about their reviews of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. 41:02 - Victoria Song joins the show to talk about her […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 18, 2023

In episode two of The Vergecast's AI mini series, David Pierce sits down with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding and music producer Ian Kimmel to share how they made an entire song from scratch using a bunch of AI tools. Later, Nilay Patel […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 15, 2023

It's been a week! The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz rejoin the studio to process all the tech news and announcements. Apple had its annual hardware event where the iPhone 15 and new Apple Watch lineup were shown off. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 13, 2023

After attending Apple's fall hardware event, The Verge's Nilay Patel, Allison Johnson, Dan Seifert and Victoria Song break down the biggest announcements: the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2. Further […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 11, 2023

In part one of The Vergecast's AI mini series, David Pierce dives into the boom of voice synthesis and artificially generated speech. The process is a lot more accessible for everyone, but how realistic can it sound? Further reading: AI […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 8, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Dan Seifert discuss what to expect at Apple's iPhone 15 event, the drama behind the scenes with Disney's CEOs, and some more gadget news. Further reading: iPhone and iPad apps […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 1, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss all the gadgets announced at IFA 2023, the next flagship phone events from Apple and Google, and a whole lot more. Also: Nilay Patel breaks news about the 5G banana surgery. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 30, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of social media monetization strategies: 04:05 -The Verge''s David Pierce and Nilay Patel chat with Taylor Lorenz about her new book Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 25, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Richard Lawler discuss Threads' new web app, Sony's Playstation handheld, NFL 4K streaming, AI music copyright, and a whole lot more. Further reading: Elon Musk says (yet again) that X will stop […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 23, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of payment processing fees: 04:36 - The Verge's David Pierce travels to meet Keegan McNamara, an artisan who is making unique computers for more purposeful use cases. A visit to the one-man computer factory […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 18, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Dan Seifert discuss the iMac's 25th anniversary, the state of streaming, a TV in a suitcase, and a whole lot more. Further reading: Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 16, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of non-exclusive distribution deals:  02:15 - The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Richard Lawler discuss how the future of sports streaming will have a lot to say about the future of entertainment. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 11, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz break down the chaotic and increasingly more expensive state of streaming video. Are we just recreating cable TV? And afterwards, the crew explores the wild world enterprise software. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 9, 2023

Today we're sharing an episode of Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave Not many people can name the original founders of Tesla. So how did two guys who wanted to build an electric car create a company synonymous with Elon Musk? Learn […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 4, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss YouTube adding a slew of new TikTok-like features to Shorts, Elon Musk's extravagant 'X' sign, and much more. We also go through this week's emails. The Samsung fans have […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on August 2, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of texting on the outside screen:  03:28 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about the software design of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.  32:54 - […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 28, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss Twitter being rebranded as X. Allison Johnson joins the show to discuss everything announced at Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event. Also: we read your […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 26, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of answering machines:  We answer your questions from The Vergecast Hotline!  01:51 - LDAC and other audio codecs 06:21 - Samsung TV 07:58 - Smartwatches for marathons 16:38 - iPhone upgrades 23:09 - […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 21, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss all the gadget news from this week, the state of EV charging for non-Tesla owners, the unions of Hollywood on strike, and much more. Further reading: Beats Studio Pro […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 19, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of sustainable supply chain economics:  03:27 - CEO of Nothing Carl Pei sits down with The Verge’s David Pierce to discuss the new Phone 2, Carl’s vision for the company, his thoughts on AI, foldables, […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 14, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Microsoft winning the case against the FTC for its Activision Blizzard deal. Also: the Nothing Phone 2 and more gadgets. Further reading: Meta-provided Facebook chats led a […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 12, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of transformers (both the movie and the AI thing):  03:46 - The Verge’s Victoria Song, Chris Welch, Allison Johnson, and David Pierce discuss using the new features and tools in beta versions of Apple’s […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on July 7, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss Meta's launch of Threads, a new competitor to Twitter. Later, Nilay Patel calls in to give his take. Further reading: Instagram Threads: why Meta is competing with Twitter Meta […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 30, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss results from our AI survey, this week's AI news, our Apple Mac Pro review, and more. Later, Adi Robertson and Tom Warren join the show to discuss the latest in the FTC v. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 28, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of the console wars:  02:42 - David Pierce chats with Verge senior editor Tom Warren about the five-day trial between Microsoft and the FTC that will determine the future of its $68.7 billion proposed […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 23, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss the vibe shift that is happening on social media and the communal internet. Further reading: Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor shown in leaked screenshots Facebook, […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 21, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of open-source lightbulbs:  David Pierce chats with Verge investigations editor Josh Dzieza about his story detailing how humans matter far more to AI development than we may have thought. Inside the AI […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 16, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Jay Peters discuss all the news about the API changes infuriating Redditors, as well as takeaways from Jay's interview with Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. Later on the show: will the Apple […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 14, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of suddenly private subreddits:  01:45 - David Pierce and Nilay Patel call up Christian Selig, who runs the popular Reddit app Apollo, to talk about the changes to the platform that have infuriated Redditors, […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 9, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss all the updates to Apple's iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iPadOS announced at WWDC this week. Later, Verge senior correspondent Liz Lopatto joins the show to explain the Securities […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 7, 2023

The Vergecast's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Dan Seifert are challenged to a game of tech trivia by Waveform's Marques Brownlee, Andrew Manganelli, and David Imel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 7, 2023

On Apple's campus, The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Dan Seifert discuss the long-rumored Apple Vision Pro that was announced this week at WWDC. Later, Marques Brownlee, Andrew Manganelli, and David Imel of the […]

by Reid Zura (Starship Technologies - Medium) on June 5, 2023

A Starship Robot at Oregon State University next, to it’s “Mother — Ship”Picture this: you step onto your college campus, and amidst the hustle and bustle, you catch a glimpse of a futuristic-looking robot zipping by. After […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on June 2, 2023

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Adi Robertson discuss Meta's new Quest 3 VR headset that was announced ahead of Apple's WWDC event, which is widely believed to showcase an Apple headset. Deputy editor Dan Seifert joins the show […]

by Reid Zura (Starship Technologies - Medium) on June 1, 2023

Inclusivity in Action: Starship Technologies Rolling with Pride in LAAt Starship Technologies, inclusivity and diversity are more than just words; they are deeply ingrained into our values. This year, we are thrilled to embrace these […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 31, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of third-party operating systems:  The Verge's David Pierce chats with Laine Nooney, author of The Apple II Age: How The Computer Became Personal. Later, lead video producer Will Poor chats with David about […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 26, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Tom Warren discuss the biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2023. Later, the crew discuss the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s combined streaming service Max. Further […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 24, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of the Purah Pad: 02:19 - Senator Ed Markey chats with Nilay Patel about the importance of keeping AM radio in cars after many EV manufacturers have started to remove it from new models. Cars would be […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 19, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Adi Robertson discuss Montana being the first state to ban TikTok, the Supreme Court ruling against reexamining Section 230, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before the Senate. Then, David […]

by Ed Lovelock (Starship Technologies - Medium) on May 18, 2023

As the world’s leading autonomous robot delivery provider, one of our core missions is to make life easier and more convenient for people.We passionately believe in the power of technology and innovation to make a positive impact on […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 17, 2023

Today we're sharing an episode of Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders AI is making fake Drake/The Weeknd songs, weird images, and there’s a worry that TV and movie scripts could be written by ChatGPT. But it’s also about to […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 12, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the big announcements and takeaways from Google I/O 2023. Further reading: The nine biggest announcements from Google I/O 2023  The AI takeover of Google Search starts […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 10, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of unfolded aspect ratios: 01:03 -The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss the present and future state of Google — it’s this big, complicated, massively successful company that […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 5, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Sarah Jeong discuss Bluesky gaining popularity and why it may be Twitter's most chaotic successor. Also: is AI going too far too soon? Further reading: shop.theverge.com Google […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on May 3, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of questionable .mkv files:  02:46 - The Verge's David Pierce chats with Matt Johnson, director of the upcoming movie BlackBerry about what tech movies get wrong, why the BlackBerry really died, and how to […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 28, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Andrew Hawkins discuss what's happening in the world of EVs and where that industry is headed. Also: more Apple headset rumors and whatever the heck that Humane demo was last week. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 26, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of overthinking thermometers:  The Verge's David Pierce and Dan Seifert discuss what’s happening in the weather app world, and hear from the developers of Carrot Weather and Hello Weather.  Apple’s […]

by Redete Nardos (Starship Technologies - Medium) on April 21, 2023

Delivering A Greener FutureThis Earth day, we’re encouraging everyone to consider the impact we all have on the environment. At Starship Technologies, we’re proud to be at the forefront of sustainable last-mile delivery, pioneering a […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 21, 2023

Today, things got a little loose in the studio of The Vergecast. Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding joins Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce to make their own version of Drake's AI summer classic. We're not saying a laser bong was […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 19, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of quantum dots:  02:33 - Makena Kelly explains the various attempts from the US government to ban TikTok, and how that could actually work.  TikTok ban: all the news on attempts to ban the video platform […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 14, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service, Sony's mobile gaming move, and Twitter's feud with Substack. Further reading: HBO and Discovery’s ‘Max’ streaming service […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 12, 2023

What are the best streaming services in 2023? Nilay, Alex, and David decide in the most chaotic way possible: with draft-style picks. The crew debates the best roster for the future of entertainment — from Netflix to Hulu to HBO Max to a […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 7, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the end of Twitter and the future of infotainment. Links: The color quiz Twitter tried to hide who pays for their checkmark, but life finds a way. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on April 5, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of peer-to-peer wireless networking:  02:31 - David Pierce talks with smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy about Amazon’s network of smart home devices called Sidewalk and the state of Matter, the […]

by Reid Zura (Starship Technologies - Medium) on April 3, 2023

It’s another exciting day here at Starship: Our robots have completed a record breaking 10 million kilometers driven!To put the hard work our busy bots have achieved into perspective, 10 million kilometers is equivalent to driving to the […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 31, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss AI image generators getting better, Apple WWDC 2023 rumors, and the other big stories in tech this week. Further reading: The swagged-out pope is an AI fake — and an early […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 29, 2023

The Verge answers questions from The Vergecast Hotline.  We hear from David Pierce on balancing privacy and modern conveniences for digital journaling, Alex Cranz on tablets for reading, Dan Seifert and Allison Johnson on tech reviews at […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 24, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce are joined by policy reporter Makena Kelly, who is on the ground in Washington for the House Energy and Commerce Committee's hearing on TikTok. Later, we dive into all the other news […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 22, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of over-the-air interactive television: David Pierce is joined by Alex Cranz and Janko Roettgers to talk about ATSC 3.0, the new standard for over-the-air broadcasting. The future of TV is up in the air […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 20, 2023

For the final episode of our Solo Acts mini series, Ashley Esqueda talks with Marco Arment about being a solo app developer, going from Tumblr to Instapaper to his own podcast app Overcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 17, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, David Pierce, and James Vincent discuss OpenAI announcing GPT-4, the next generation of its AI language model. Further reading: The night sky is always getting faked Samsung responds to fake Moon […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 15, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Samsung faking photos of the moon on its phones, what happened with Silicon Valley Bank, and hottest topic of the season: ChatGPT and AI. This episode was recorded live at SXSW […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 13, 2023

On today's episode of our Solo Acts mini series, Ashley Esqueda talks with Tiny of tinymakesthings, who makes artisan keycaps for mechanical keyboards. Tiny explains how she got started making her projects on Twitch, the process for […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 10, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss Spotify's changes within its app, what happening this week at Twitter, Gigi Sohn withdrawing her nomination for FCC commissioner, and a whole lot more. Further […]

by Annie Handrick (Starship Technologies - Medium) on March 8, 2023

Written by: Liis VeersaluIn honor of today’s International Women’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of powerful quotes by Starship women who have made an impact in their fields, for our company and beyond. These quotes serve as a reminder […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 7, 2023

Today, Sonos announced a new line of speakers — the Era 100 and the Era 300 — with the latter finally taking on this format that has been a hit-or-miss experience for music lovers, supporting Amazon Music and Apple Music’s spatial […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 6, 2023

On episode three of our Solo Acts miniseries, Ashley Esqueda chats with Madison Karrh, an indie game developer who launched her most recent game Birth a few weeks ago. Birth is an adventure puzzle game about constructing a creature from […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 3, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss the phones and laptops announced at Mobile World Congress, Meta's AR and VR hardware roadmap for the next few years, Tesla's "Master Plan", and more of this week's tech news. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on March 1, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of hyper specific wearable sensors:  01:19 - Victoria Song joins Alex Cranz to talk about the latest rumors around Apple’s big progress in blood glucose monitoring.  Apple Makes Major Progress on […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 27, 2023

In this next episode of our Vergecast Solo Acts mini series, Ashley Esqueda talks with Alan Klein, the creator of the McRib Locator, a website that helps people track and submit where McDonald's BBQ pork sandwich is available in stores. […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 24, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, T.C. Sottek, and Adi Robertson discuss the Supreme Court cases that could reshape the future of the internet. Later, Verge policy reporter Makena Kelly joins the show to discuss new charges against FTX […]

by Redete Nardos (Starship Technologies - Medium) on February 22, 2023

Black innovators have a long and extensive history of making significant contributions to the development in the fields of AI, robotics, and technology. Despite facing obstacles such as discrimination and limited access to resources, these […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 22, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of not-yet-announced Sonos speakers: Adi Robertson and Sean Hollister discuss their review of the PSVR2, and how it ranks among the other VR options today, along with its predecessor.  PSVR 2 review: love on […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 20, 2023

This is episode one of our Vergecast mini-series "Solo Acts", which features people who are working independently to create great things on the internet, hosted by Ashley Esqueda. Today, Ashley talks with Raluca Pop, founder of the social […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 17, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of wanting to smooch your laptop: 01:23 - The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, Adi Robertson, and James Vincent discuss the flaws with Microsoft's Bing AI, and why it can be an "emotionally […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 15, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of home theater remotes: repairing broken gadgets and why you should do it.  01:55 - David Pierce talks with Nic of Nic’s Fix, a repair service specializing in Apple’s original HomePod.  Nicsfix.com […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 10, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and James Vincent discuss Microsoft's upgraded Bing search engine with ChatGPT AI. Can Microsoft beat Google at search? Is it actually an upgrade? Also: Disney layoffs, Elon's Twitter […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 8, 2023

We are sharing an episode of Land of the Giants: Dating. Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how? And at what cost? In this season of Land of the Giants: Dating Games, The Verge and New York Magazine's The Cut trace the […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 3, 2023

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Richard Lawler, Allison Johnson, and Monica Chin discuss the announcements from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. Further reading: Samsung’s S23 and S23 Plus look a little more Ultra  The Samsung Galaxy S23 […]

by Annie Handrick (Starship Technologies - Medium) on February 1, 2023

Written by: Red NardosBlack History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history but it is also a time to remember the struggles and challenges they have faced and continue to […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on February 1, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of removable power cords: 02:14 - The Verge’s Alex Cranz, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Chris Welch, and Nilay Patel discuss the updated version of the Apple HomePod.  Apple’s new HomePod plays it safe How […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 27, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of staring directly down the barrel of a camera, The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Monica Chin start the show with an inside look at our M2 MacBook Pro and Mac Mini reviews. After that, […]

by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) (Crunch Hype) on January 25, 2023

 In this article, we explore the top 10 AI tools that are driving innovation and efficiency in various industries. These tools are designed to automate repetitive tasks, improve workflow, and increase productivity. The tools included in […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 25, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of zombie kisses: 02:02 - The Verge’s managing editor Alex Cranz chats with film & TV reporter Charles Pulliam-Moore about HBO’s The Last of Us and how it handles the video game adaptation. [Spoilers […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 20, 2023

Today on the flagship podcast of automated content creation: 02:23 - The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Alex Heath start the show with an overview of what we've learned from Elon Musk running Twitter over the past […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 18, 2023

The Verge’s Alex Cranz talks with senior reviewer Monica Chin about the laptops she saw at CES this year and what it means for 2023’s computer trends. Verge reviewer Victoria Song joins the show to discuss the FDA regulations behind […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 13, 2023

The Verge's Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Dan Seifert discuss the numerous Apple rumors we heard about this week, a Samsung Unpacked preview, and the latest gadget news. Further reading: Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac Apple […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 11, 2023

The Verge’s Alex Cranz, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Chris Welch, and Andrew Hawkins discuss the best TVs, cars, and smart home gadgets they saw at CES 2023 — from a color-changing car to a vacuum suction system on an OLED TV. Further […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on January 6, 2023

CES 2023 is in full swing! The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler parse the vapor ware from the cool new tech we hope to see ship this year. Further reading: Sony and Honda just announced their new electric car brand, […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 21, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Chris Welch, and Sean Hollister celebrate the holiday season with a full show dedicated to Bluetooth. 03:57 - We play Bluetooth Jeopardy! Play along here 30:38 - The crew discuss the many codecs layered […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 16, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler break down all the news from this week. Further reading: FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 14, 2022

The Verge's Alex Cranz, Nilay Patel, and Charles Pulliam-Moore focus on the big streaming services — Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Peacock, Paramount Plus — and discuss which are the winners and losers are for this […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 12, 2022

In the final episode on our series about creator economies, David Pierce is joined by producer Hadley Robinson to explore the world of livestreaming and its recent popularity across every social platform. Livestreaming is certainly not a […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 9, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and James Vincent discuss the popularity of ChatGPT. Also: the FTC sues Microsoft to block its Activision Blizzard purchase, Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups, and […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 7, 2022

This week on the flagship podcast of mounting TVs way too high in the hospital room: The Verge's David Pierce chats with Russell Brandom about the state of US broadband, and what we learned from 22,000 people’s internet bills. David also […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 5, 2022

Producer Hadley Robinson reports on the often uncertain world digital creators find themselves in trying to make a living on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Should platforms pay creators directly? Are creator funds even […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on December 2, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss this week in Elon Musk, everything that went wrong with FTX, and the latest gadget news. Further reading: Why some tech CEOs are rooting for Elon Musk  A Twitter executive got […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 28, 2022

As we spend more time in digital spaces, our avatars are becoming part of our personality. And digital creators and influencers are becoming part of our culture. Producer Gina Pollack join's The Verge's David Pierce with stories about why […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 23, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of connected meat thermometers: It’s Thanksgiving week, so we’re going to do something a little different. We’re going to make Thanksgiving dinner! Jen Pattison Tuohy, The Verge’s smart home reviewer […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 18, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Piece, Alex Cranz, and Adi Robertson discuss the Meta Quest Pro review. Later, the crew discuss Ticketmaster crashing after Taylor Swift fans try to buy concert tickets. Also: Elon Musk's Twitter saga […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 16, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of the difference between CMYK and RGB colors: 02:19 - David talks about the future of Photoshop with Adobe's Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky. 13:37 - Verge senior reporter James Vincent joins the show […]

by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) (Crunch Hype) on November 15, 2022

Are you looking for a way to create content that is both effective and efficient? If so, then you should consider using an AI content generator. AI content generators are a great way to create content that is both engaging and relevant to […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 11, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss week two of Elon Musk as CEO of Twitter and Meta announcing job cuts. Later in the show: What's next for Binance and FTX, a stretchable screen by LG Display, and the […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 9, 2022

This week on 02:10 - The Verge's David Pierce tries out Neeva's Bias Buster, an attempt to get people out of their echo chambers and show them new information in its search engine. 20:25 - Senior reporter Adi Robertson talks about her […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 4, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss what has happened with Twitter since Elon Musk has taken over the company. Then, Nilay, David and Alex discuss the first Matter-compatible devices since the launch […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on November 2, 2022

Today we're sharing an episode of Decoder with Nilay Patel featuring an interview with Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal. Signal is the popular messaging app that offers encrypted communication. You might recognize Meredith’s name […]

by Charlie Hollway (Starship Technologies - Medium) on October 31, 2022

Starship Robots’ Seasonal Robots are Now Roaming US Campuses and UK citiesSAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2022) — Halloween is here and that means candy, costumes, and roaming pumpkins. If that last one has you scratching your head, […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 28, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Liz Lopatto, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Elon Musk officially becoming the owner of Twitter, and what that means for the future of the company. Further reading: Twitter is now an Elon Musk company How […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 28, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Tom Warren discuss Microsoft Surface reviews, Apple's new App Store tax, and Meta earnings. Further reading: Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (SQ3) review: Windows on Arm is not ready […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 26, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of all-screen designs: 02:38 -Verge senior audio director Andru Marino dives into the world of a different type of crypto community. 17:51 - David Pierce examines iPadOS 16, Stage Manager, and Apple's attempt […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 24, 2022

We asked listeners to send in all their questions related to cybersecurity for this special Vergecast Hotline episode. David Pierce talks to Nilay Patel and Russell Brandom to get you the best advice for staying safe online. Email us at […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 21, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss the announcements from Apple this week, HDR video standards, and all the news out of Netflix and Tesla. Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen and USB-C […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 19, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of slightly inaccurate fitness trackers: 02:15 - David Pierce and Makena Kelly chat about Ye buying Parler, as well as the other new set of apps and app owners entering the space.  Kanye West is buying […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 14, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss the announcements at Meta Connect, the new products from Microsoft's Surface event, and reviews for Google's Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch. Meta Connect 2022: all the news on the […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 11, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of low-latency head tracking: 02:35 - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg chats with deputy editor Alex Heath about Meta's new headset, the Quest Pro. 22:00 - Alex Heath and senior reporter Adi Robertson chat with David […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 7, 2022

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss all the announcements from Google's Pixel 7 event. Senior correspondant Liz Lopatto joins the show to explain the latest in the Elon Musk/Twitter trial saga. The Super Mario […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 5, 2022

Today on the flagship podcast of hardcopy peripherals: 02:27 - David Pierce and Alex Cranz chat with Dave Limp, SVP of devices and services at Amazon. Amazon’s Kindle Scribe is an E Ink tablet for reading and writing 24:04 - David also […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on October 3, 2022

The Verge's David Pierce dives into the world of virtual concerts in digital spaces like Roblox and Fortnite. Is this the future of live music? Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you. We […]

by Ed Lovelock (Starship Technologies - Medium) on September 30, 2022

As Starship robots carry out their deliveries, they naturally might need to cross a road. This will only be done in suitable — and pre-mapped — locations, but could be a zebra crossing, traffic lights or just unmarked road […]

by The Verge (The Vergecast) on September 30, 2022

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Jay Peters discuss Google deciding to shut down its game streaming service Stadia. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to chat about all the products Amazon announced at its hardware launch […]