Elon Musk buys Twitter; Apple, YouTube raise prices; Samsung S22 smartphones add Astrophoto mode; Apple announces new Apple TV and iPad; Amazon Fire Tablet 8 review; Duolingo Math App; recapping my Japan trip and hiring a "vacation...
Aug 30
Save money on home internet, removing hidden PC malware & choosing the right TV antenna (189, August 29, 2026)
Rich talked about shopping around for high-speed internet and shared tools and tips to help you find a better plan, faster speeds or a lower price. Apple has set September 9 for its next big event, where we’re expecting to see the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldab ... Show More
1h 48m
Aug 22
My new favorite movie app, two-factor scams & a robot that draws your blood (188, August 22, 2026)
Meta faces landmark teen safety trial: Twenty-nine states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users while misleading parents about safety. Former Meta executive Arturo Behar testified that growth and engagement often took priority over child safety, whil ... Show More
1h 49m
Aug 16
How to spot and stop scams, Pixel 11 explained & my new restaurant search trick (187, August 15, 2026)
• Scam protection: Slow down, stop the conversation, and independently verify requests before sending money, sharing codes, or installing software. • Family code words: Set up a private family code word to help verify emergency calls that could use AI-cloned voices. • Calendar sp ... Show More
1h 45m
May 2022
Computex 2022 laptops, Elon vs Twitter bots, and Apple ‘testing’ foldable E Ink display
Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the most interesting laptops announced this week at Computex 2022. 33:03 - Senior reporter Liz Lopatto returns to update us on Elon Musk's deal to buy to Twitter. 1:00:30 - Gadget rumors continue in segment three. Stories discusse ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2018
Mon. 11/12 - What Exactly Is TikTok?
SAP buys Qualtrics, the Galaxy S10 might be coming in February and the Galaxy F might be coming in March, what exactly is TikTok and why you should care, and Jony Ive has an exclusive new product design. Links: SAP to buy Qualtrics for $8 billion (Axios) How One Family Built $8 B ... Show More
17m 59s
Oct 2022
Confusing new Apple products, Netflix password sharing, and NFT cults
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler discuss the announcements from Apple this week, HDR video standards, and all the news out of Netflix and Tesla. Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen and USB-C Logitech updates Crayon stylus with the USB-C port ... Show More
1h 26m