The Vergecast ChatGPT enters the browser wars
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Oct 24, 2025 The hosts dive into the exciting world of AI browsers as OpenAI's ChatGPT enters the fray. They warn about the dangers of old surge protectors after a scary home fire story. Samsung's Galaxy XR headset gets compared to Apple's Vision Pro, highlighting design choices and performance. The discussion includes the fallout from Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition and the implications for the media industry. Finally, they touch on the AWS outage, a protest against AI surveillance, and GM's move to ditch CarPlay for Gemini.
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Replace Old Surge Protectors Now
- Throw away old surge protectors that are 10+ years old to avoid fire risk.
- Turn breakers off before doing home electrical work to reduce danger and liability.
Surge Protector Sparked A Home Scare
- Nilay recounts a surge protector that melted, singed the wall, and triggered a fire response.
- He and his family evacuated, electricians inspected the house, and everything else checked out fine.
Browsers As The Next Operating System
- AI browsers position the browser as the next OS where agents run applications for users.
- That makes the browser the battleground for controlling app access, data, and user interactions.
