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.
The Vergecast episode examines Amazon's year-long effort to transform Alexa Plus into a competitive general-purpose AI assistant capable of rivaling ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Jen Tuohy from The Verge leads the discussion with mixed conclusions about the product's trajectory and Amazon's strategy to bundle it with a…
Worth it if you're considering Alexa Plus or the new tablet and want a skeptical take from an experienced tech reviewer, but expect some padding.
The Vergecast episode examines a recent surge in high-quality headphone releases from major manufacturers including Bose, Sony, Beats, and Nothing. Host John Higgins walks listeners through why the headphone market has suddenly become competitive and feature-rich, explaining the dynamics driving innovation across…
Worth it if you're shopping for new headphones or curious why the market suddenly feels crowded with quality options.
The Vergecast episode examines the emerging category of AI assistant agents—tools like Meta's Muse, OpenAI's Dots, and startups such as Instinct that promise to handle tasks through conversational interfaces. Hosts David Pierce and Allison Johnson share hands-on testing experiences with these products, exploring their…
Worth it if you're considering AI agent tools for productivity and want to hear from experienced tech journalists who've actually tested them in real scenarios.
The Vergecast invites listeners to pitch their AI and 'vibe-coded' app projects in a segment called 'The Bear Lair,' with Vergecast hosts and guest judge Hayden Field from The Verge evaluating the submissions. The episode promises to showcase what people are building in the AI tools space and playfully suggests some…
Worth it if you're building an AI app and want casual feedback from tech journalists, or if you enjoy informal pitch-show formats.