Best Pixel Vision Podcasts (2025)

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AI in Government, VPN Showdown, and Eye Drops Improve Vision 41:39

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This week, Marc shares his iPhone horror story, and we talk about those long-awaited Facebook settlement payments finally hitting bank accounts. Federal agencies are leaning more on AI, eye drops may one day replace your reading glasses, and we compare ExpressVPN vs. Proton to see which one comes out on top. Plus: what you need to know about credit…

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Tick Tock, TikTok 1:36:34

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After more than five years of backing and forthing, secret meetings and loud screeds, it appears the fate of TikTok in the US has finally been decided. Maybe. There are still a lot of unknowns, but we're pretty sure we know the bones of the deal — and we know which of President Trump's allies stand to benefit the most. Before we get to all that, th…

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Marques Cancelled His Roadster 1:53:10

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This week, David is out on vacation so Marques and Andrew hold down the fort talking about ceramic keyboards, iPhones, smartphone awards, horses vs F1 cars, and everything in between! Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Links: iFixit - iPhone Air Keychron - ceramic keyboard Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.c…

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YouTube wants you to go live 1:31:11

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In all the tech news and world news last week, YouTube's Made On event got a little lost. So we circled back: The Verge's Mia Sato explains why YouTube is suddenly all-in on livestreaming, why it seems to be rapidly turning into a shopping mall, and whether all these AI features will improve YouTube or destroy it. After that, it's time for a second…

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Microsoft Copilot’s Big Move, Meta’s AI Glasses, and Prime Day Again 41:52

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Prime Day in October? Yep, it’s back. This week we talk about what that means for shoppers, why Microsoft’s Copilot isn’t really optional, and how public utilities could affect the cost of owning an EV. We’ll also dig into the good and bad of iOS 26, take a peek at Meta’s Hypernova AI glasses, and revisit some of the most memorable tech presentatio…

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Meta's quest to own your face 1:32:24

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There’s a lot of gadget news this week! But we begin the show in an unprecedented way: with a bit of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, America’s favorite podcast within a podcast. Nilay pops on the show to discuss what happened to Jimmy Kimmel, why the FCC’s assault on speech is so dangerous, and why a couple of broadcast TV companies matter so much to the …

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Meta’s AI Vision..for your Face! 1:29:12

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David have a ton to talk about. They start it off with experiences after using the new iPhones for a week before talking about the rumors that MacBooks might finally be getting a touchscreen. Then Marques updates everyone on all of the new features that YouTube announced. After that, it's all about the three new Meta…

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iPhone 17 Reactions Live From Apple Park! 1:49:20

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It's bonus episode time! We went outside right after the iPhone announcement event to get first reactions from people walking by. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat! Let us know if you like this new format and we might bring it back for future events. Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who spoke with us! Follow their work below: Chris Niccolls and Pe…

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Who is the iPhone Air really for? 1:21:24

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It's been a busy week for The Verge's product reviewers! We've got three new phones, three new watches, and a set of earbuds on the docket, and the team is ready to talk about (almost) all of it. First, Allison Johnson and Jake Kastrenakes join to talk about their experiences with the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro. One is fabulous with s…

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Apple’s Latest, MagSafe Magic (?), and Streaming Sensations 44:16

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Dive into the tech deep end with us! We unpack Apple’s newest reveals, debate MagSafe vs. wired charging, investigate the rise of spam calls, and show you how to test your internet speed. Plus, Marsha's hands-on review of the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 and the week’s hottest streaming picks. Tune in for your tech fix!…

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Our hottest takes on AI's wild summer 1:39:44

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One thing you should know about the iPhone launch is that there’s... not usually a lot of other tech news around the iPhone launch. So David and Jake start this episode with some more information about the iPhone launch, including some controversial details we missed about the AirPods Pro 3 and the argument in favor of the crossbody strap. After th…

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The iPhone 17 Event! 1:33:04

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This week, we're coming at you straight from Apple Park! Marques, Andrew, and David sit down to talk about everything new from Apple including the new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air. They also talk about the new AirPods Pro 3 and all of the new Apple Watches as well. It's a fun one! Links: MKBHD - iPhone 17 Impressions Music provided by Epidemic Sound …

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The orange iPhone stole the show 1:38:51

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Fresh off a day filled with new Apple products, The Verge’s ground team reports back on everything they’ve seen — and touched. Allison Johnson walks us through the new iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro lineups, making sense of all the new camera features and wondering just how thin a phone really can be. After that, Victoria Song talks about…

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Your robot is about to get its own robot 1:30:10

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It's a big week for the smart home. Jake, Vee, and Jen sit down to chat about all the new tech out of IFA, from robots that carry robot vacuums up stairs to upgrades that turn 10-year-old Hue bulbs into motion sensors. Then, Lauren joins the show to talk about the Google antitrust remedies ruling and what Google is going to have to do to allow more…

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The iPhone 17 Rumor Roundup! 1:23:17

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Everyone is finally all back together in the same room which can only mean one thing: Techtember has begun! There was a lot to get into this week. Marques, Andrew, and David give some FinalThoughts.copy.final2.jpg thoughts on the Pixel 10 before going over everything we expect to see at the Apple event next week. Then they talk about Samsung Unpack…

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Why are online puzzle games having a moment? 1:15:35

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Hooked on LinkedIn’s Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You’re in good company on today’s Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful Cracking the Cryptic, a YouTube channel where they solve a p…

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The Pixel 10's AI screamed at us 1:34:53

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The Pixel 10 is in the house, and we’ve been testing them for over a week now. Allison and Vee sit down with Jake to discuss their tests — the good, the bad, and the poorly translated. They demo the Pixel 10's live phone call translations and dive into Pro Res Zoom, which uses AI to enhance photos zoomed in up to 100x. Then, it’s time to talk Dish,…

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What Does the iPhone Event Invitation Mean? 1:33:42

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This week, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about everything from the new Hasselblad camera to the upcoming Apple event! First, they talk cameras for a bit before going over some final thoughts of the Pixel 10 phones. Then they try to figure out what the Apple event invite could be telling us before finally talking about Hollow Knight Silksong for a…

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Zooming in on weird cameras 1:35:12

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This week on The Vergecast, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake of PetaPixel’s YouTube channel join The Verge’s Allison Johnson and Vjeran Pavic to geek out about the last half-decade of camera advancements — the good, the bad, and the Sigma BF of it all. Then, Allison is joined by Verge News Editor and fellow phone nerd Dominic Preston to help answer …

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Can You Beat Us At Tech Trivia? 1:23:12

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It's time for trivia extravaganza! Marques, Andrew, and David will battle it out to see who knows the most random facts about tech. The points got a little out of hand and resulted in the highest scoring game ever! Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Social: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodc…

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Pixel 10 Announcements, Faster TSA Pre-Check, and What AI Means for Work 39:49

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This week, we unpack Google’s latest Pixel 10 announcements and a new “delete” feature in Google Messages. We’ll also explore how AI is falling short in the job market, solve the mystery of Verizon’s home phone service, and check out improvements coming to TSA Pre-Check. And of course, we’ll wrap up with the top picks in streaming.…

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Google's AI-stuffed Pixel 10 event 1:39:48

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It’s Pixel week. Jake, Vee, and Allison are chatting about all things Google. First, there’s the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold, which get a mix of hardware upgrades (dust-proofing on a foldable!) and downgrades (a worse camera on the Pixel 10?) and a ton of new AI features, including Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom, which puts AI right in…

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The Pixel 10 Event: The Good, the Bad, the Jimmy Fallon 1:13:06

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This week's episode the crew discusses the most recent Google Event. Between a bunch of great phones, a new watch, and an uncomfortable amount of celebrities, there's a lot to talk about. We also take a quick look at Meta's new glasses, Apple's can do blood oxygen again, and someone turned their Apple watch into a phone! Links: Made by Google Event…

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Do we really want Rosie the Robot? 1:37:35

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This week on The Vergecast, the co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Verge’s smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss what the ideal home robot is. Are we close to creating a Rosie the Robot — an all-in-one humanoid robot that can take care of our homes, or should we take an entirely different approach to home…

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Vibe coding through the GPT-5 mess 1:21:43

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GPT-5 is here, and it’s not going so well. This week on The Vergecast, Jake, Vee, and Hayden discuss the bumpy launch of OpenAI’s latest model and why GPT-5 isn’t as big of a leap as GPT-4. Then, everyone shares their vibe coding projects and the bumpy journey to making anything usable. After that, our newest segment: Corporate Shenanigans, where w…

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Will Apple Make a $599 MacBook? 1:08:50

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This week, Andrew and David take over the show once more while Marques is out representing Team USA! First, they talk about the rumor that Apple might make a cheaper Mac laptop before getting into Google's upcoming Duolingo competitor. Then they talk about the hectic Chat GPT 5.0 release, Elon trying to sue Apple, and Perplexity trying to buy Chrom…

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How to save a smart home company 1:46:39

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This week on The Vergecast, we enter the Jen-era of Hot Girl Vergecast Summer, with a deep dive into the business of the smart home. The Verge’s smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (aka Jen), chats with Ken Fairbanks, a longtime customer of Insteon who ended up buying the smart lighting company when it went into bankruptcy. Ken shares the …

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Apple’s U.S. Tech Push, Grok’s Medical Claims, and the Cybertruck Goes Military 39:58

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This week: Apple steps up U.S. production for its devices, Instagram rolls out an interactive new map feature, and hackers show how even “unbreakable” safes can be cracked. We also put Elon Musk’s Grok AI to the test for medical advice (should you trust it?), look at how privacy concerns collide with AI advancements, and check in on the Cybertruck’…

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We found stuff AI is pretty good at 52:17

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In this bonus episode of The Vergecast, Senior Reviewer Victoria Song sits down with a bunch of Verge staffers to talk about how they use AI tools in their everyday lives. Not all of it went smoothly — we definitely get into the ways these tools fall short — but we explore how AI can be used to help bedtime go more smoothly for parents, plan big cr…

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Ch 5: How to Identify and Implement a God-Given Vision 1:05:23

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"Your vision isn’t born from ego or hustle—it’s birthed in the presence of God." In this inspiring chapter from The Art of Digital Influence, Pastor Al “XtianNinja” Descheneau and host Scott “Born Again Gamer” Carpenter unpack the journey of receiving and implementing a God-given vision as a Christian content creator. Discover the spiritual process…

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GPT-5's big new feature: less lying? 1:20:02

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It’s a huge week in AI, with OpenAI releasing GPT-OSS and GPT-5, Grok getting deeply problematic again with its “spicy” video generator, and Tim Cook admitting that Apple may need to cut some deals. Then we talk the age gating of the internet and how you might soon need an ID card to get just about anywhere online. Finally, the Lightning Round gets…

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Gadgets We're Loving Right Now! 1:24:23

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While Marques is away representing Team USA in China, Andrew and David hold down the fort and discuss all the tech news of the week! Topics range from a Microsoft x Croc collab to new Instagram rules around who is allowed to go live on. They close it out with show-and-tell, discussing new gadgets that they've really been enjoying lately. It's a fun…

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Online shopping is full of copycats 1:04:00

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This week on The Vergecast, guest host Mia Sato talks to YouTube fitness pioneer Cassey Ho (better known as Blogilates) about the well-oiled machine that is the dupe economy. Ho shares her experience creating her own line of athletic wear that sooner or later gets ripped off by countless copycats — and how she tries to fight back. Then, Mia brings …