The Vergecast

Why AM radio and Ethernet still matter, and why Zelda keeps winning

May 24, 2023

U.S. Senator Ed Markey passionately argues for the preservation of AM radio in cars, emphasizing its crucial role in public safety amid the rise of electric vehicles. Kevin Deierling from Nvidia shares insights on the future of connectivity as Etherent turns 50, exploring innovations and the necessity of wired connections. The team also dives into the gaming phenomenon of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, discussing its gameplay mechanics, creative puzzles, and the quirky fan interactions that have emerged, showcasing the franchise's enduring impact.

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Episode guests

Sen. Ed Markey

Kevin Deierling

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Future of AM Radio in Vehicles

11min

The Future of AM Radio: A Bipartisan Call to Action

8min

Celebrating 50 Years of Ethernet and Its Future

4min

Quantum Computing and Connectivity Futures

4min

Digital Twins and Network Evolution

19min

Exploring 5G and Gaming Insights

5min

Exploring the Legacy of Zelda

17min

Navigating Exploration and Assistance in Gaming

2min

10.

Exploring 'Tears of the Kingdom' Gameplay and Fan Engagement

8min

Today on the flagship podcast of the Purah Pad:

02:19 - Senator Ed Markey chats with Nilay Patel about the importance of keeping AM radio in cars after many EV manufacturers have started to remove it from new models.

22:09 - Alex Cranz and Sean Hollister talk with SVP of networking at Nvidia Kevin Deierling live at the Computer History Museum for the 50th anniversary of ethernet about the future of connectivity.

52:51 - David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Ash Parrish discuss why The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom works so well and what the rest of the gaming world should do about it.