Ok, if things couldn’t get any weirder, what if I told you Walmart really wants to buy TikTok. Has anyone noticed that Facebook is actively working to keep the App Store controversies in the news? I say thumbs down to a sidekick inspired smartphone, but thumbs up to completely under the screen selfie cameras. And of course, the weekend longreads suggestions. ... Show More
Nov 21
The iOS Walls Are Crumbling In The Garden
Google phone users can now work with Airdrop on the iPhone cause Google cleverly found a way. Google might have jumped ahead in the AI race and Sam Altman knows it. I’ve heard of quantum computing, but a quantum internet? The Weekend Longreads suggestions, and at the end, a long ... Show More
31m 19s
Feb 2024
Is this peak TikTok?
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss the Apple Vision Pro review rating, changes to the TikTok app, streaming news, and more. Further reading: Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not The Vision Pro is a computer for the age of walled gardens Apple’ ... Show More
1h 16m
Apr 2023
TWiG 711: Full Throttle Democracy - AI rules, Substack Notes, NFL pricing on YouTube TV, Smart display support
Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices. Google ending Works with Nest & Dropcam support, Nest Secure owners getting free ADT system. The Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summer. Google Home's latest update provides more control over your smar ... Show More
2h 34m
Sep 2023
🐒 “Elon’s Luke Skywalker monkey startup” — Neuralink’s brain computer. Rupert Murdoch’s succession. Walmart’s puppy splurge.
<p>Elon’s musk’s most secretive startup (Neuralink) is moving to human trials — It’s connecting humans to computers to save the world from robots. </p><p>The most influential media mogul of his era, Rupert Murdoch, is retiring from Fox News, News Corp, and more — It’s Succes ... Show More
20m 4s
Jan 2024
🔥 “The FyreFest of Firing” — TikTok’s viral layoff trend. Apple iHeadset’s on sale today. Kraft’s Singles strategy.
<p>Apple Vision Pro goes on sale today for the price of a used car ($3,500) — But Apple’s competitive advantage is its test drive.</p><p>There have been 7,785 tech layoffs already in 2024, but 1 went viral on TikTok — Employees are now filming their firings because firings should ... Show More
21m 41s
Aug 2020
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review + Fortnite v. Apple
<p>This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about what it’s like to live with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, plus they dive into Epic’s war with Apple over the App Store. Also, they’ll discuss how Facebook is still trying (and failing) to make Instagram a Tiktok killer.<br />
Notes from ... Show More
58m 16s
Sep 2021
Facebook debuts Ray-Ban smart glasses / Apple’s iPhone 13 event will take place on September 14th / Amazon announces its first-ever lineup of smart TVs
The Verge's Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, Alex Cranz, and Alex Heath discuss Facebook's newest endeavor into sunglasses with cameras on them, predictions for next week's Apple event, and of course some new gadgets announced this week. Further reading: Activists push to delay most hig ... Show More
1h 27m