The Vergecast

The war for Reddit, new MacBook Air, and Meta's Twitter competitor

Jun 14, 2023

In this engaging discussion, technology journalist Alex Heath shares insights on Meta's response to Apple's Vision Pro and their upcoming Twitter competitor, Threads. Senior reviewer Monica Chin dives into her experience with the new 15-inch MacBook Air, emphasizing its multitasking advantages. They also touch on the rising tensions within Reddit over API changes that have sparked widespread user protests, highlighting the challenges faced by developers like Apollo in maintaining their apps. Tune in for a blend of tech rivalry and product innovation.

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Episode guests

Monica Chin

Alex Heath

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Reddit's API Conundrum: User Revolt and Developer Challenges

17min

Navigating API Changes: The Apollo Dilemma

19min

Navigating the Shift to Decentralized Platforms

2min

Fading Hope: The Apollo App's Struggle

4min

Navigating Career Changes and Personal Growth

2min

Tech Titans at War: Apple vs. Meta

15min

Meta's Threads: Competing with Twitter

9min

Apple's Bold Steps into Spatial Computing and New Mac Innovations

2min

10.

Exploring the 15-Inch MacBook Air

13min

11.

MacBook Air vs. Pro: Performance and Usability Insights

7min

12.

Comparative Insights on Studio and Pro Models

2min

13.

Tech Talk: From MacBooks to Baby Monitors

6min

Today on the flagship podcast of suddenly private subreddits:

01:45 - David Pierce and Nilay Patel call up Christian Selig, who runs the popular Reddit app Apollo, to talk about the changes to the platform that have infuriated Redditors, and what it means for the future of Reddit.

46:15 - Then, David talks with deputy editor Alex Heath about Meta’s reaction to the new Apple Vision Pro headset, and that new Twitter competitor the company is launching.

1:09:54 - After that, senior reviewer Monica Chin joins the show to discuss her review of Apple’s new 15-inch Macbook Air.