On this episode of The Vergecast, we look at why TV and movie recommendations are so complicated, and whether AI might be able to make them better. If Spotify can build infinite playlists of music you’ll like, and YouTube and TikTok always seem to have the perfect thing ready to go, why can’t Netflix or Hulu or Max seem to get it right?
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Zooming in on weird cameras
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 V ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 22
Google's AI-stuffed Pixel 10 event
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 ... Show More
1h 39m
Aug 19
Do we really want Rosie the Robot?
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 ... Show More
1h 37m
Feb 2025
Why Are There So Many iOS-Only Apps?
It's time for a bonus episode! In this one, Adam tries to figure out why there are so many apps that are exclusive to iOS. He brings in Marques, Andrew, and Ellis to talk about some of the reasons he found by talking with developers. Special thanks to Christian Selig, Karn Saheb, ... Show More
1h 23m
Apr 2025
Do you know about Computer Science? 🖥️💡
In this episode, we're going to start to learn all about the amazing field of computer science. We'll talk about what computers really do, how we can talk to them using code, and how they follow step-by-step instructions called algorithms. We'll even explore a big question: can c ... Show More
24m 4s
Sep 2024
Kristen Bell & Adam Brody
Kristen Bell & Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This) join the Armchair Expert to discuss what types of dogs they like most, what words take a lot of effort to say, and how they handle having disagreements with others. Kristen, Adam, and Dax talk about what shows they’ve never seen but s ... Show More
1h 49m
Aug 18
Care & Feeding | Managing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind
Elizabeth and Zak talk with Ash Brandin, author of Power On, about managing screen time without guilt or panic. They discuss realistic strategies and why screen time doesn’t define parenting quality. Then, a listener’s question about school tech mandates gets some thoughtful answ ... Show More
34m 39s
Oct 2024
Yuval Noah Harari IV (on the history of information networks)
Yuval Noah Harari (Nexus, Sapiens, Homo Deus) is an author and historian. Yuval joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how people can be manipulated by misinformation, how powerful the role of an editor is, and how much our lives are shaped by bureaucracies. Yuval and Dax talk abou ... Show More
2h 26m
Jul 2024
Going Deeper with Kaylor Martin
Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper, with Love Island USA’s Kaylor Martin Today we have a bonus episode, and boy is it filled with JUICY tea. And hot mics?! How was Kaylor’s experience on Perfect Match? How has her experience been in the public eye? And, where is she no ... Show More
1h 37m
Apr 2018
Should I Watch Netflix’s Lost In Space – TV Pilot Reviews | AfterBuzz TV
AFTERBUZZ TV -- TV Pilot Reviews edition, is a weekly show covering premieres every single week, especially with all the streaming platforms. Which ones should you invest your time into? Don’t worry, we’re to help you. We’ll sift through the various TV pilots and give you recomme ... Show More
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