The Vergecast

Apple OS betas, how to talk about AI, and our video game picks

Jul 12, 2023

In a lively discussion, Victoria Song, a staff writer at The Verge focusing on Apple products, shares insights on the new features of Apple’s watchOS and iOS betas. James Vincent, an AI specialist, unpacks the complexities of AI terminology and its implications. Meanwhile, Ash Parrish and Chris Plante dive into the thrilling upcoming video game releases, blending nostalgia with innovation, particularly highlighting titles from major events like Summer Game Fest. Get ready for an engaging blend of tech and gaming excitement!

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Episode guests

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Tips for Improving iPhone Battery Life

01:24

Focus on Technical Animals and Deficient Terminology in AI

01:29

Intro

2min

Exploring AI Commentary and Upcoming Tech Updates

2min

Exploring Upcoming Apple Software Updates

2min

Exploring watchOS 10: Widgets and User Experience

15min

Exploring iOS 17 Enhancements

6min

Exploring iPadOS 17 Features and Enhancements

4min

Navigating AI Terminology

20min

The Politics of Autocomplete

5min

Exciting Upcoming Video Game Releases

2min

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Anticipation and Nostalgia in Gaming

10min

11.

Racing Games and Nostalgic Franchises

15min

12.

Game Narratives and Tech Tips

10min

Today on the flagship podcast of transformers (both the movie and the AI thing):

03:46 - The Verge’s Victoria Song, Chris Welch, Allison Johnson, and David Pierce discuss using the new features and tools in beta versions of Apple’s watchOS 10, tvOS 17, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17.

28:36 - The Verge’s James Vincent joins the show to discuss how we should think about using the popular vocabulary terms in AI like GPT, LLM, transformers, hallucinations, etc. Are we using them the right way? Does it matter how we use them?

54:20 - David is joined by The Verge’s Ash Parrish and Polygon’s Chris Plante to share the video games they are most excited about after a string of announcements from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Summer Game Fest, and others.

1:25:46 - We answer a question from the Vergecast Hotline

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