The Vergecast

The Last of Us recap, lessons learned from Silicon Valley, and Vergecast Hotline

Jan 25, 2023

Charles Pulliam-Moore, a film & TV reporter at The Verge, discusses HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, highlighting its narrative depth and emotional impact. Historian Margaret O'Mara examines the legacy of non-compete clauses in Silicon Valley and their role in fostering innovation. Sean Hollister tackles listener questions about USB-C hubs, while Jen Toohey dives into the challenges surrounding voice assistants and their understanding of natural language. The conversation blends entertainment with valuable insights into tech and media.

01:14:43

Episode guests

Jen Toohey

Sean Hollister

Margaret O'Mara

Charles Pulliam-Moore

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Adapting Success: The Last of Us

11min

Tess's Sacrifice: Heroism and Adaptation

7min

Exploring Video Game Adaptations and Cultural Impact

2min

Unpacking Non-Competes: Innovation and History in Silicon Valley

15min

The Collaborative Legacy of Silicon Valley

2min

Navigating USB-C Hub Challenges

13min

Exploring Device Management Solutions and Encryption Concerns

2min

Exploring Encryption and Voice Assistants

16min

Today on the flagship podcast of zombie kisses:

02:02 - The Verge’s managing editor Alex Cranz chats with film & TV reporter Charles Pulliam-Moore about HBO’s The Last of Us and how it handles the video game adaptation. [Spoilers for episode 1 + 2]
22:40 - Historian and author of the book The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America Margaret O'Mara talks about how the lack of non-compete clauses shaped Silicon Valley.
38:30 - We answer your questions left on our Vergecast Hotline! Thunderbolt docks, end-to-end encryption, and smart assistants.

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