Exploring the impact of EU's Digital Markets Act on Big Tech like Apple and Google, addressing competition concerns. Discussing the challenges of new competitors entering the tech market and the strategies major tech firms are employing to comply. Contrasting effects of GDPR and DMA on tech companies in Europe, with potential disruptions to user experiences. Emphasizing the need for flexible regulatory frameworks in the evolving tech industry

02:30 - The Verge's David Pierce talks with tech reporter Mitchell Clark about what it took to get service from Project Genesis and they conclude a FOIA may be the only way to get the facts.I became a Dish influencer to get a 5G NFT20:21- David talks with senior policy reporter Makena Kelly about US lawmakers suddenly discovering that VPNs are a thing that exists and that they aren't very honest about their business practices.Lawmakers push FTC to clean up the VPN industry41:50 - And finally, reviews editor Allison Johnson and news reporter Jon Porter go deep on Nothing Phone — our review, the hype leading up to its launch, and the reality of it now that we got our hands on it. Nothing Phone 1 Review Hot and Hyped: Inside the strange launch of the Nothing Phone 1 Email us at vergecast@theverge.com, we'd love to hear from you.Call our Vergecast Hotline! 866-VERGE11 (866-837-4311) Find us on Twitter:Mitchell Clark is @strawberrywellAlex Cranz is @alexhcranz   Makena Kelly is @kellymakenaJon Porter is @JonPortyAllison Johnson is @allisonjo1David Pierce is @pierce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices