First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and why this device will make iPhone users think twice; A student discount on the S10; Curating photos on the Google Home Hub and Chromecast; Secret microphones and cameras; Apps for furniture delivery and...
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
Jan 4
Helping my dad untangle his tech, Galaxy A17 & removing people from photos (155, January 3, 2026)
Rich talked about helping his dad with his tech set up while home on Christmas vacation. Mike in Minneapolis asked about performing a factory reset on his Netgear router, but he couldn’t see the serial number because he’s visually impaired. Rich suggested using the Be My Eyes app ... Show More
1h 49m
Aug 2025
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
Oct 20
Apple TV Branding Refresh, Sonos Updates, & Wi-Fi 8
In this exciting episode of HomeKit Insider, host Andrew O'Hara dives into the latest Apple TV updates, including a rebranding and new features. He also discusses the integration of Formula One racing into Apple TV, the latest smart home innovations, and the intriguing updates fr ... Show More
43m 44s
Aug 2025
The Pixel 10's AI screamed at us
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 ... Show More
1h 34m
Feb 2025
The high stakes for AI Alexa
AI will fix everything, right? In this episode, friend of The Verge (and Waveform co-host) David Imel joins Nilay and David to talk all about Alexa Plus, and the AI-powered voice assistant Amazon thinks can do everything from turn on your lights to order your friend an Uber. The ... Show More
1h 56m
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