Episodes (Page 16)
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Taylor Lorenz discusses her book 'Extremely Online,' exploring history of fame, influence, and power dynamics on the internet
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Threads launches web app as alternative to X; discussion of Elon Musk's latest threat to remove blocking feature
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David Pierce visits artisan Keegan McNamara who creates custom computers for specialized, purposeful use cases
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iMac celebrates 25th anniversary; analysis of iconic design's role in Apple history and cultural impact on computing
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YouTube and ESPN control sports streaming future with exclusive content deals shaping entertainment distribution landscape
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Streaming services raise prices again; analysis of whether industry is recreating cable TV model with fragmentation and costs
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Tesla co-founders often forgotten as Elon Musk became synonymous with the company and its identity
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YouTube Shorts adds TikTok-like features to compete in short-form video space
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Analysis of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 software design with focus on foldable-specific user experience
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Twitter rebrands to X as Elon Musk pursues rebrand; logo changes spark legal questions about trademark usage
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Listener questions answered on LDAC audio codecs, Samsung TVs, and smartwatch options
Vergecast Hotline
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EV charging infrastructure expands for non-Tesla owners; Tesla's Supercharger network gradually opening to competitors
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei discusses the Phone 2, company vision, and perspectives on AI, foldables, and VR
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Microsoft wins FTC court battle over Activision Blizzard acquisition approval
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Discussion of new features in Apple's beta OS versions: watchOS 10, tvOS 17, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17
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Meta launches Threads as direct competitor to Twitter with rapid celebrity and brand adoption
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Verge AI survey results reveal concerns about AI breaking the traditional internet and web economics
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Google Pixel Fold review and comparison with Samsung's foldable phone technology
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Discussion of major vibe shift on social media platforms and decline of communal internet
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Josh Dzieza details how humans are essential to AI development despite seeming automation