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Alex Cranz

Managing editor at The Verge, contributing to technology news and analysis.

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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 41min

Twitter accepts Elon Musks' buyout / Snap Pixy drone hands-on / Apple releases fix for Studio Display

In a lively discussion, Liz Lopatto, Senior reporter at The Verge, shares insights on Elon Musk's controversial Twitter buyout and the potential chaos it may unleash. Alex Heath gives a glimpse of his hands-on experience with Snap’s whimsical selfie drone, the Pixy, while Alex Cranz brings the latest on E Ink technology and Apple's new fixes for their Studio Display. The trio explores the implications of Musk's vision for free speech and critiques the evolving landscape of social media, updating listeners on the tech world’s latest happenings.
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Dec 3, 2021 • 1h 36min

Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter / The future of the blockchain / FTC is suing to block Nvidia’s purchase of Arm

Alex Heath, a tech reporter with sharp insights into industry strategies, joins Casey Newton, a tech journalist known for his social media expertise, and Alex Cranz, managing editor at The Verge, to discuss Jack Dorsey's resignation from Twitter and its implications. They dive into the future of blockchain technology and its potential in empowering artists. The conversation also highlights the FTC's lawsuit against Nvidia’s $40 billion purchase of ARM, raising concerns about competition and innovation in the tech landscape.
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Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 22min

Google adds RCS encryption to Messages / Congress gearing up to fight big tech / Windows 11 leaks

Tom Warren, Senior Editor at The Verge, shares insights on the recent leaks of Windows 11 and discusses Microsoft’s evolving user interface. Alex Cranz dives into Google's new end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, weighing its significance in the messaging landscape. Verge politics reporter Makena Kelly sheds light on bipartisan efforts to combat tech monopolies, revealing how Congress is gearing up for major regulatory changes. The conversation highlights the intersection of innovation, consumer rights, and technological accountability.