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The Vergecast

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The Vergecast

512 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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Smart Home Standards and Matter Protocol×2Short-form video platform design and constraintsCreator economy and monetization modelsPlatform algorithm vs. manual curation tradeoffsMusic licensing in social mediaInfluencer cartelization and platform manipulationCultural IP ownership and creator compensationPlatform failure and succession (Vine to TikTok)Generational differences in creator expectationsSocial media discoverability mechanisms

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Nov 23, 2025

Version History: Vine

Short-form video platform design and constraintsCreator economy and monetization modelsPlatform algorithm vs. manual curation tradeoffs
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Nov 25, 2025

The geek's guide to running faster

Motion smoothing and filmmaker mode TV settingsRunning data analytics and heart rate training zonesBudget TV purchasing strategy for Black Friday
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Nov 30, 2025

I just want AI to rename my photos

AI Model Integration and OrchestrationAgentic AI Workflows and ReliabilityPrivacy and User Control in AI Systems
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Dec 2, 2025

Apple gadgets, ranked

Apple product ranking methodology and evaluation criteriaMac vs Windows laptop competitive landscapeiPhone innovation stagnation and upgrade cycle decline
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Dec 5, 2025

It's code red for ChatGPT

OpenAI Code Red and ChatGPT product strategyGoogle Gemini competitive advantage and distributionLarge language model limitations and hallucination
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Dec 7, 2025

A very human vision for going all-in on AI

Personal Knowledge Management ToolsAI-Powered Search and Semantic RetrievalInvisible AI Integration in Consumer Products
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Dec 9, 2025

2025 year in review

AI Agent Technology FailuresGoogle Gemini's Market DominanceFoldable iPhone Predictions
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Dec 12, 2025

How to vibe-write a country hit

Netflix-Warner Bros. Acquisition BattleAI-Generated Music and Suno PlatformCountry Music Songwriting Disruption
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Dec 14, 2025

The end of OpenAI, and other 2026 predictions

Apple Foldable iPhone Launch StrategyOpenAI Business Model Viability and AGI ClaimsAI-Generated Content Moderation and Creator Platforms
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Dec 16, 2025

Everything is gambling now

Prediction Markets and Outcome-Based BettingRegulatory Classification of Trading vs. GamblingModel Context Protocol (MCP) and AI Infrastructure
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Dec 19, 2025

Brendan Carr is a dummy

FCC Regulatory Authority Over Broadcast TelevisionGovernment Censorship and Free Speech RegulationRegulation by Enforcement vs. Rule of Law
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Dec 21, 2025

Version History: Google Glass

Augmented Reality (AR) Consumer Adoption BarriersPrivacy Concerns in Wearable TechnologyHead-Mounted Display Design and Ergonomics
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Dec 23, 2025

The Vergecast RAM Holiday Spec-Tacular

DRAM Manufacturing Capacity and Fab ConstructionAI Data Center Infrastructure BuildoutMemory Pricing Dynamics and Market Oligopoly
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Dec 28, 2025

Version History: iPhone 4

iPhone 4 Design and Industrial DesignAntenna-gate Controversy and Crisis ManagementGizmodo Leak and Tech Journalism Ethics
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Jan 6, 2026

The robots, phones and Lego of CES 2026

Humanoid Robots and Home AutomationAI Agents and Task Automation LimitationsSmart Home Standards and Matter Protocol
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Jan 9, 2026

Live from CES: What is the point of a robot that falls over?

Humanoid Robots and Robotics HardwareAI Gadgets and Form FactorsBattery Life and Power Efficiency
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Jan 27, 2026

Truth and AI in Minneapolis

AI-enhanced image manipulationTikTok ownership transitionNetflix video podcast strategy
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Jan 20, 2026

How BYD beat Tesla

AI chatbot competitionElectric vehicle market dynamicsChinese automotive industry
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Jan 16, 2026

Siri is a Gemini

Apple-Google AI PartnershipGemini AI IntegrationSiri Transformation
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Jan 13, 2026

How Lego’s Smart Brick works

LEGO Smart Brick TechnologyNFC Programming and SensorsAI-Powered Coding Tools
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