Today on the flagship podcast of automated content creation: 02:23 - The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Richard Lawler, and Alex Heath start the show with an overview of what we've learned from Elon Musk running Twitter over the past few months.24:50 - Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine48:34 - Apple's Mac and HomePod announcements from this weekFurther reading: Inside Elon Musk’s “extremely hardcore” Twitter Twitter Blue arrives on Android for $11 a month  Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine Apple announces MacBook Pros with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips Apple announces a Mac Mini with the M2 and M2 Pro How the new MacBook Pros compare to the rest of Apple's MacBook lineup  Apple is reportedly working on an iPad-like smart display  Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original Apple’s new HomePod unsurprisingly sounds close to the original Apple reportedly shelved its plans to release AR glasses any time soon  Reed Hastings is stepping down as Netflix’s co-CEO Microsoft announces big layoffs that will affect 10,000 employees Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call the hotline at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, Allison Johnson, and David Pierce delve into Apple's WWDC event, discussing new AI features for iPhone and Mac, RCS support on iPhones, iOS 18 updates, iPadOS 18 improvements, watchOS 11 features, macOS Sequoia, AirPods enhancements, VisionOS 2 updates, and more innovative announcements from Apple.

Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz talk about the state of USB-C, play USB-C Price is Right, interview the CEO of Nomad Goods, and discuss the frustration and confusion surrounding USB-C devices. They also discuss USB-C prices, play games to test their knowledge of USB-C, and talk about the evolution and challenges of USB-C as a standard connector.

Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Dan Seifert discuss Google's new AI model Gemini, Beeper Mini bringing iMessage to Android, and court rulings on fair use cases. They also talk about switching from iPhone to Android, a failed challenge to Apple, and Sony's mistaken bans on PlayStation accounts.

Verge journalists discuss Humane's AI Pin, OpenAI's DevDay, GPT-4 updates, revenue models for AI apps, the new Steam Deck, and companies improving devices like the Switch OLED and Steam Deck 2.

Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce discuss tech news including the new Apple Pencil, Cybertruck confusion, streaming updates, and more. They also talk about the confusion and clarity surrounding the iPad lineup, the growing market for content creators, Sonos products, net neutrality, and debates on Netflix's value.

Spotify's co-president and chief product officer, Gustav Söderström, discusses recommendations, audiobooks, app design, and Spotify's aspirations. Alex Cranz joins to talk about streaming news, including the plan to combine Disney Plus and Hulu.

Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Humane AI Pin's review, Taylor Swift's return to TikTok, Kobo's new e-readers, and Sony's bass-heavy headphones in a fun and informative tech-filled episode.

Tech writer Alex Cranz and YouTube influencer Michael Fisher discuss the tech industry's stagnation in innovation, AR devices, AI technology limitations, and the importance of honest reviews in a lively podcast episode.

The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz discuss results from our AI survey, this week's AI news, our Apple Mac Pro review, and more.Later, Adi Robertson and Tom Warren join the show to discuss the latest in the FTC v. Microsoft trial, including what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had to say on the stand. Hope, fear, and AI  AI is killing the old web, and the new web struggles to be born ChatGPT on iOS now comes with Bing built-in Ads for major brands are appearing on AI-generated spam sites House restricts congressional use of ChatGPT AI-generated tweets might be more convincing than real people, research finds Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience The AirPods Max are getting left behind, so are new Apple headphones coming this year? Reddit mods are calling for an ‘affordable return’ for third-party apps Plex lays off more than 20 percent of its staff Ford’s F-150 Lightning price hikes are costing it customers TikTok’s new feature asks creators to make branded videos for a chance at ad money FTC v. Microsoft: all the news from the big Xbox courtroom battle  The FTC’s case against Microsoft could turn into Xbox vs. PlayStation Has Xbox really lost the console wars?   Microsoft exec was ready to ‘go spend Sony out of business’ to strengthen Xbox Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices