The Vergecast AI agents are invading your PC
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Nov 21, 2025 AI agents are creeping into every corner of Windows, sparking debates on reliability and consumer backlash. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini 3 showcases ambitious multimodal capabilities, potentially reshaping search forever. The hosts unpack a significant ruling on Meta's monopoly status, emphasizing its implications for TikTok and the future of social media. They also explore the viability of Linux as an alternative for users wary of AI integration. Finally, a lightning round discussion covers domain name controversies and smart home advancements.
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Google Cracked AirDrop On Pixel
- Google implemented AirDrop interoperability on Pixel 10 by reverse-engineering the protocol and publishing a security assessment.
- The hosts debated whether Apple knew or will block it, noting Google dared Apple to oppose a user-benefit feature.
Windows As An Agentic AI Canvas
- Microsoft is turning Windows into an AI canvas by embedding agentic features across the OS, starting with the taskbar.
- That bet targets Azure-driven enterprise value but risks wrecking consumer UX if agents underdeliver.
Agents Shine In Constrained Enterprise Tasks
- Agentic systems can work well in constrained, repeatable enterprise workflows but often fail in open-ended consumer tasks.
- Stacking multi-step actions increases failure probability quickly, making general-purpose agents fragile.