The Vergecast: Where the Future of Technology is Being Hijacked by AI
This week, Google’s annual gadget launch event was a masterclass in prioritization. For nearly half an hour, the company’s CEO droned on about AI, AI, and more AI. And then, finally, they got around to talking about the new Pixel 9 lineup and Pixel Watch 3. But let’s be real, who needs new gadgets when you can have AI?
The AI Apocalypse: Is Google’s Obsession with AI a Threat to Humanity?
On this episode of The Vergecast, we dive deep into Google’s latest AI announcements and what they mean for the future of humanity. Is this the beginning of the end for human creativity and innovation? We also explore the ongoing "what is a photo" apocalypse, and whether what we’re capturing is even photos anymore.
The TV Shootout: A Journey into the Abyss of Screen Technology
Nilay Patel takes us on a journey to the depths of TV technology, where he spent two days squinting at incredibly impressive displays trying to figure out which one is truly the best. He learned a lot about how to look at a screen, and about the state of the art in TV tech, and he has lots to share.
Regulatory News: Apple’s War on Developers and the Epic/Google Judge’s Threat to Tear the Company Apart
In this week’s regulatory news, Apple continues to pick fights with developers, and the Epic/Google judge threatens to tear the company apart. It’s a remarkable shift in the Big Tech regulation fight, and it seems change is only going to come faster now.
Links to the Apocalypse
If you want to know more about everything we discuss in this episode, here are some links to get you started, beginning with Google’s AI obsession:
- Google’s AI announcements:
- The "what is a photo" apocalypse:
- The TV Shootout:
- Apple’s war on developers:
- The Epic/Google judge’s threat to tear the company apart:
Join us next time on The Vergecast, where we’ll continue to explore the intersection of technology and humanity.
