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.

Rich talked about how the Netflix password sharing crackdown hit home. His family members can no longer tap into his account, but he found out the hard way that you can’t update your household from an Apple TV.Peter in MA called to ask why his phone won’t text. He says everyone is pushing him to a new device. Rich says to try a Network Settings Reset, then a Reset All Settings, then a Factory Reset, in that order. If all of that doesn’t work, it might be time for a new phone.Dan Seifert of The Verge joined Rich to discuss his review of the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet.Brian in Washington called to ask if AI can replace the jobs of executives.Tim asks what the software is you can install on an old computer. It’s Chrome OS Flex.Google is shutting down Album Archive. You can check here to see what’s in there.You can get about $8 if you participate in the Google settlement.Rich’s Mom joined the show to talk about AOL changes she doesn’t like.Google Lens can now identify skin conditions, but it’s not a diagnosis.Food Writer Jason Horn joined Rich to talk about lab grown mozzarella cheese.Marshall called to say he lost his phone and wants to know if he can locate it or recover the data. Check Google Find My Device for location and to remote erase. For data, check Google One backups, Google Keep or OneNote for notes and Google Contacts for your contact data.The National Broadband Map can show you who provides high speed internet to your address. Other helpful sites include WhistleOut and HighSpeedInternet.com. Thanks listener Jim!Linda in Yucca Valley, CA wants to know how she can manually organize her files and folders in Windows.Justin Eastzer joined me to talk Diabetes Tech!FTC lists the top text scams of 2022.Eric called in from Mexico to ask why his Yahoo email won’t let him send items to spam.Mercedes adds ChatGPT. Here’s how to See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Johnson and Dan Seifert, reviewers of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, discuss the new features and top takeaways of the phones. Victoria Song shares her review of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Isaac Mosna and Widgetsmith's David Smith talk about customizing iPhone wallpaper and widgets, including the unexpected success of Widgetsmith and creating customized home screens.

This week Marques and Andrew discuss some of the bigger headlines in the world of tech from the past two weeks. They go over the first ever USB-C iPhone, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro fingerprint scanner issues, and the new Sony Xperia Pro-i phone that Marques just reviewed on the channel. Marques also has a chat with Dan Seifert from the Verge to get to the bottom of the weirdness surrounding the Xperia Pro-i image sensor as well as to discuss the future of smartphone photography. Get ready to dive deep!Links to articles:Pixel 6 Fingerprint scanner issues: https://bit.ly/30rB8uaiPhone with USB-C video: https://bit.ly/3C2A0tWSony Xperia Pro-i review: https://bit.ly/3Hbm3hbTwitters:https://twitter.com/wvfrmhttps://twitter.com/mkbhdhttps://twitter.com/andymanganellihttps://twitter.com/dcseiferthttps://twitter.com/AdamLukas17Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wvfrmpodcast/Shop the merch: shop.mkbhd.comJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhdMusic by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlCWaveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Verge's David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Adi Robertson discuss Meta's new Quest 3 VR headset that was announced ahead of Apple's WWDC event, which is widely believed to showcase an Apple headset.Deputy editor Dan Seifert joins the show to discuss the rest of the WWDC rumors and theories.Further reading: Meta announces its Quest 3 VR headset, which will cost $499.99  The biggest announcements from Meta's Quest Gaming Showcase  Apple’s mixed reality headset: all the reports about the rumored AR / VR headset Apple’s VR headset might run tweaked versions of iPad apps WWDC 2023: what to expect at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Apple might announce ‘several’ Macs at WWDC  The Motorola Razr Plus' new cover screen is a big deal  Amazon Echo Pop review: Alexa for less Hot foldable summer is here, and there are good reasons to get excited Range Rover’s next luxury add-on: A car seat that vibrates to music The ultimate “what is a photo?” gadget.   Lisa's Final Act: how Apple invented its future by burying its past  Kid Cop Returns (Again and Again) Email us vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the flagship podcast of all-screen designs:02:38 -Verge senior audio director Andru Marino dives into the world of a different type of crypto community.17:51 - David Pierce examines iPadOS 16, Stage Manager, and Apple's attempt at task managers.iPadOS 16's Stage Manager is not the future of multitasking you were hoping for34:05 - Dan Seifert and Monica Chin join David to discuss and explain Apple's confusing iPad lineup. Apple iPad (10th gen) review: stuck in the middle The new iPad makes no sense Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you.We are conducting a short audience survey to help plan for our future and hear from you. To participate, head to vox.com/podsurvey, and thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the flagship podcast of slightly inaccurate fitness trackers:02:15 - David Pierce and Makena Kelly chat about Ye buying Parler, as well as the other new set of apps and app owners entering the space.  Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler The ugly business logic behind Kanye West’s Parler acquisition 24:44 - Victoria Song and Dan Seifert return to the show for a smartwatch showdown between the Pixel Watch, the Apple Watch Series 8, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Google Pixel Watch review: it’s a smarter Fitbit Apple Watch Series 7 review: time and time again Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: if it only had a better battery We could all use a ‘This is Fine’ Focus mode 1:02:07 - Lastly, we return to the Vergecast Hotline to answer your burning tech questions.Fitbit Sense 2 review: it doesn’t make much sense1:14:55 - We explain why we still don't have chapters on The VergecastEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you.We are conducting a short audience survey to help plan for our future and hear from you. To participate, head to vox.com/podsurvey, and thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech journalist Christina Warren and gadget reviewer Dan Seifert discuss Apple's missing Macs, their experiences with the Touch Bar, and the concept of burner accounts. They also recommend the podcast 'Trace Route' for exploring the influence of AI and technology. Plus, they share their Halloween candy experiences and introduce a new ad-free membership option for the show.

Today on the flagship podcast of over-the-air interactive television:David Pierce is joined by Alex Cranz and Janko Roettgers to talk about ATSC 3.0, the new standard for over-the-air broadcasting.The future of TV is up in the airMitchell Clark joins the show to discuss his next endeavor.Mitchell's gear listDan Seifert explains which iPad you should buy and how to make the iPad work better for writing by hand. The best iPad to buy in 2023 Yes, paper-feel screen protectors for the iPad are good This Apple Pencil clone provides 80 percent of the experience for a quarter of the price Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06:32 - The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and David Pierce chat with deputy editor Dan Seifert about his review of Apple's M2 Macbook Air.34:45 - Verge senior correspondent Liz Lopatto joins the show to discuss the latest in the Elon Musk's Twitter battle.59:27 - The crew preview the beta software for macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, and iOS 16.Further reading: Apple MacBook Air M2 (2022) review: a whole new Air-a Elon Musk officially tries to bail on buying Twitter Twitter says it’s going to sue Elon Musk for trying to back out of the deal Twitter tells employees not to tweet about Elon Musk deal Elon Musk proves he’s the wrong man to save the world iPadOS 16 preview: jack of all trades, master of some watchOS 9 preview: all about fitness and personalization  Hear me out: the new iOS 16 lock screens rule macOS Ventura preview: the march to continuity continues Nothing officially announces flashy Phone 1, starting at £399 There’s something familiar about the Nothing Phone 1  The Verge's Accessibility Week I became a Dish influencer to get a 5G NFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices