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The Vergecast, page 5
by The Verge · English
The Vergecast is the flagship daily podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And Monday through Thursday, 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 into yours.
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The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 editionMeta “Vergecast 2026 edition” Q&A about The Verge’s website redesign, audience/community strategy, open social protocols, and business model (subscriptions, ads, and new ad formats).21 Apr 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 27 chapters
Apple’s got a new CEO: The Vergecast LivestreamVergecast livestream reacts to Apple’s CEO change: Tim Cook stepping down as CEO but staying as executive chairman; John Ternus becomes CEO.20 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
The 'AI is inevitable' trapThe “AI is inevitable” trap—how companies use AI branding and buzzwords to extract investor money and manage public perception, while public trust and user experience deteriorate.17 Apr 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 43 chapters
Ben McKenzie vs. cryptoBen McKenzie discusses why crypto fails as “trustless” money, arguing it’s fundamentally a scam driven by speculation and fraud; he also explains why crypto adoption persists despite repeated…14 Apr 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 28 chapters
Fear and loathing at OpenAIThe episode “Fear and loathing at OpenAI” is mostly about how AI and automation are changing real, specific workflows—plus two long “vibe coding” stories and a pop-culture segment.10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 27 chapters
The case for banning cookie bannersThe episode argues against cookie banners (the “agree” pop-ups on websites) and discusses Google Maps’ AI feature “Ask Maps.”7 Apr 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 23 chapters
Apple's best product everThe episode is mostly about two things: (1) the Vergecast’s “best Apple products ever” ranking, and (2) a news discussion about AI’s direction and OpenAI’s recent moves.3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 45 chapters
Apple at 50: the good and the badThis VergeCast episode marks Apple’s 50th anniversary and uses the “Apple at 50” ranking project to debate Apple’s current state versus its history.31 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 29 chapters
Meta's court losses could be just the beginningThe VergeCast discusses Apple’s 50th anniversary coverage plans (including a community “Ranker” for the 50 best Apple products) and then pivots to major U.S.27 Mar 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 44 chapters
Welp, I bought an iPhone againDavid Pierce and senior phone reviewer Allison Johnson compare their “phone journey” after months of testing non-iPhones (Pixel, Motorola Razr, foldables) and discuss why Pierce ultimately bought an…24 Mar 2026 · 59 min · 27 chapters
Why people really hate AIThe episode argues that people “really hate AI” because AI companies are failing to deliver mainstream, consumer value while demanding massive resources and imposing costs.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 46 min · 41 chapters
The future of code is exciting and terrifyingVibe coding and “cloud code” are making coding dramatically easier, shifting software from specialist work to end-user problem solving—while raising ethical and economic fears about who benefits and…17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
The MacBook Neo's a winnerThe episode is mostly a deep-dive on Apple’s MacBook Neo, with side discussions about other Apple hardware and broader PC market implications.15 Mar 2026 · 1 h 49 min · 45 chapters
The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fightThe episode covers two fast-moving stories: (1) the “twist” in the U.S. v.10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 28 chapters
Version History: FurbyThe 1998 Furby craze and how the toy’s “AI-like” behavior, language (Furbish), and sensor-driven personality were engineered, marketed, and received—plus why it later lost its magic as it became more…8 Mar 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 36 chapters
This phone starts fires on purposeThis phone starts fires on purpose6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 44 min · 48 chapters
MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and iPad Air: The Vergecast LivestreamThis episode features Nilay and David discussing the recent Apple event where new iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Studio Displays were announced.4 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 37 chapters
The 6G, modular, robot phones of the futureThe Vergecast is a weekly podcast discussing small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce provide insights into the latest technology news every Friday.3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 26 chapters
The Galaxy S26 is a photography nightmareIn this episode of *The Vergecast*, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce discuss the recent launch of Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup, which has sparked widespread conversation due to its innovative…27 Feb 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 38 chapters
How Claude Code Claude CodesBoris Cherny (Anthropic), Hayden Field, Allison Johnson24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 39 chapters
The speech police came for ColbertIn this episode of The Vergecast, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce discuss significant current events within the tech world, focusing on issues of free speech, facial recognition technology, and…19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 41 chapters
Your next laptop could be a foldable phoneIn this episode of *The Vergecast*, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce discuss the evolving landscape of technology, focusing on foldable phones and their potential as laptop replacements.17 Feb 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 30 chapters
Ring's adorable surveillance hellscapeRing's Adorable Surveillance Hellscape13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 50 chapters
Could the Trump Phone be a good phone?In this episode of The Vergecast, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce discuss the emergence of the so-called Trump Phone with Dom Preston, explore new developments in AI with Hayden Field, and delve…10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 32 chapters