Hands on with Samsung's latest S22 Ultra; Apple introduces new unwanted AirTags safety measures; Wii Sports is reborn as Switch Sports; a plan for more EV Charging stations; Apple turns iPhones into Tap to Pay terminals, Disney+ subscribers; MoviePass...
Yesterday
Sony hands off TVs to TCL, TikTok stays & keeping Android safe from malware (158, January 24, 2026)
Rich talked about how it’s the end of an era for Sony TVs. They will soon be manufactured by TCL under the Bravia name. Rich talked about how TikTok has a new lease on life with a deal to stay in the U.S. Rich discussed the privacy policy and terms of conditions for the new TikTo ... Show More
1h 48m
Jan 17
Apple and Google upgrade their AI, DROP data removal site & Tesla CD player (157, January 17, 2026)
Rich discussed how Apple is integrating Google’s Gemini to make Siri smarter, while Google introduced its own enhanced Gemini AI featuring “Personal Intelligence.” Susan in San Jose is looking for a simple flip phone for a friend. Rich recommended the Nokia 2780 and suggested che ... Show More
1h 50m
Jan 11
CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)
Rich talked about attending CES 2026 in Las Vegas and some of the trends he saw, including robots, AI, and wacky gadgets. Rich mentioned using the WiFi sharing feature on Android phones. If you got an email about an Instagram Password Reset request, ignore it for now, but be sure ... Show More
1h 50m
Jul 2024
Samsung’s new folds, flips, and Apple clones
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the announcements from Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, Redbox shutting down, and more tech news from this week. Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: all the news on the Galaxy Ring, Fold, Flip, Watch, and AI Sams ... Show More
1h 29m
Feb 2025
Samsung’s S25 Ultra and the end of the flagship phone
Today on the show, it’s all about the future of phones… and your data. The Verge’s Allison Johnson joins the show to talk about the new Samsung Galaxy S25, what’s new in this high-end phone, and what it means for all the other smartphones coming this year. After that, Cooper Quin ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2024
What’s in store for the iPhone 16
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss previews for the Apple event, gadgets at IFA, the latest with Snap, and a whole lot more. Further reading: Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event is set for September Apple’s iPhone 16 event: how to watch and what to expect Ap ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2023
AWC 452 - The Ultra Podcast
Older Apple Watch models become Vintage and Obsolete, comparing Double Tap to Quick Actions, next years Apple Watch may not be as innovative as once thought and Apple can now update the iPhone when it’s still in the box. Plus reviews of Double Tap Gesture, AirCard and the Apple ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2025
Apple's chip bumps, big and small
Apple's new gadgets this week were pretty minor updates, so of course we talk about them for a long time. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes, and the three hosts discuss the latest iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. All three have... a lot of tho ... Show More
1h 49m
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms">Send us a text!</a></p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAwGCG5vGvU'>Watch this episode on YouTube</a></p><p>This week: Blood oxygen is back, baby! Also: Apple’s push into sma ... Show More