The Vergecast

Samsung foldable software, eye-scanning orbs, and the future of the arcade

Aug 2, 2023

Allison Johnson, a staff writer at The Verge, discusses Samsung's latest foldable phones, highlighting their innovative software and design quirks. Dan Seifert, a senior editor, joins her to compare the user experience of these devices with traditional smartphones. Alex Heath shares his eye-popping experience with Worldcoin's iris-scanning orb, raising questions about privacy in tech. V Song tackles listener inquiries about the rise of screenless wearables, exploring their appeal and functionality in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

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Intro

4min

Exploring Samsung's Foldable Technology

4min

Customizing the Foldable Experience

13min

Samsung Fold 5: Innovations and Disappointments

11min

Exploring Foldable Phones and the Revival of Arcade Games

2min

The Evolution of Arcade Gaming

15min

Tech, Gaming, and the Future of Currency

5min

WorldCoin: The Iris Scanning Controversy

18min

The Evolving Narrative of AI and Its Creators

2min

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The Future of Screenless Fitness Trackers

14min

Today on the flagship podcast of texting on the outside screen:

03:28 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about the software design of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.

32:54 - David takes a trip to the Dave & Busters to find out why the games on your phone ended up in your local arcade.

49:48 - Alex Heath joins the show to discuss his experience getting his eye scanned by an orb from Worldcoin, a crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

1:14:45 - Our hotline question of the week about wearables without screens.

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