Jay Peters, News editor at The Verge, shares insights on Google's monopoly ruling and raves about 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.' Jake Kastrenakes discusses the burgeoning AI landscape and the Weim Ultra amp. Justine Calma highlights the US election's impact on nuclear energy and the inspiring 'Nurse Unseen' documentary. Vjeran Pavic dives into the Apple Vision Pro headset and the sleek Fujifilm X100VI camera. Meanwhile, Ash Parrish examines the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 and GTA VI, alongside industry challenges. A lively blend of tech and personal favorites in 2024!

In this conversation, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, discusses his ambitious vision to end the smartphone era with augmented reality. Accompanied by Verge's Alex Heath, they dive into the future of Meta's experimental AR glasses, Orion, and explore how these devices could reshape personal technology. Zuckerberg also reflects on the intersection of social media and teen mental health, his shift away from corporate scandal apologetics, and his company's investments in AI. A thought-provoking peek into the future of tech!

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

Verge deputy editor and new senior AI reporter discuss the modern AI boom, key players, recent news like Google and OpenAI's race to rewire the internet, Apple integrating ChatGPT into Siri, and Elon Musk's xAI raising funds for AI competition.

Alex Heath, a tech journalist from The Verge, shares his insights on Meta's groundbreaking announcements at Meta Connect. The discussion dives into the impressive Orion AR glasses and their potential future impact, while also exploring new features of Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. The conversation takes a twist with the latest shifts at OpenAI, highlighting the rivalry in the tech world. Light-heartedly, they also touch on innovative AI gadgets and the future of smart eyewear, sparking a debate between enthusiasm and skepticism.

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.

David Pierce, a tech journalist exploring innovative solutions, investigates whether YouTube videos claiming to rescue wet phones using sound actually work. He shares insights on the mechanics of water removal and the effectiveness of these viral methods. Alex Heath, a tech reporter specializing in augmented reality, then joins to discuss the upcoming AR glasses from Snap and Meta, delving into their competitive strategies and market implications. The duo also explores the broader tech landscape, including the implications of AI competition.

Roblox has 66 million daily users, and people spent 14 billion collective hours on Roblox in just Q1 of 2023. But its CEO David Baszucki still wants to see the company grow. One idea? Aging up the kinds of experiences that are allowed on its platform. Roblox recently introduced 17+ experiences. It wants to add new AI world-building capabilities. It’s even partnering with advertisers to roll out more immersive ad experiences.It’s been years since the number of adults gaming outnumbered kids – it seems like that’s driving a lot of growth for everyone, including Roblox. But these virtual world games seem like they all want to expand to be much more than just for kids, and much more than just for games.If you think about it, Roblox is already like a metaverse. Schools are using it for classes, companies are starting to advertise there, and people are just hanging out as avatars. It’s already big, but the hope is to get much, much bigger.Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge, got the chance to chat with David up at Roblox headquarters in San Mateo, California. Their conversation covered a lot: why now’s the time for Roblox to grow up, the classic Decoder questions about structure and decision-making, and sadly, why infinite Robux isn’t a thing. Apologies to all the eight year olds out there.Okay, Roblox CEO David Baszucki. Here we go.Links:Roblox will allow exclusive experiences for people 17 and overRoblox, explained - The VergeFortnite and Roblox are dueling for the future of user-built games - The VergeCredits:Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.It was produced by Raghu Manavalan and Jackie McDermott and it was edited by Callie Wright. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Our Editorial Director is Brooke Minters and our Executive Director is Eleanor Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Verge's Nilay Patel and Alex Heath discuss the chaos at OpenAI, including the firing of the CEO, the split between factions within the company, and the aftermath. They explore the negotiations and power dynamics, OpenAI employees demanding the CEO's return, and speculate on the winners and losers in the situation.

Today on the flagship podcast of texting on the outside screen: 03:28 - The Verge’s David Pierce chats with Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert about the software design of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. 32:54 - David takes a trip to the Dave & Busters to find out why the games on your phone ended up in your local arcade.49:48 - Alex Heath joins the show to discuss his experience getting his eye scanned by an orb from Worldcoin, a crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.1:14:45 - Our hotline question of the week about wearables without screens.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