Walt Mossberg

Walt Mossberg, a former Verge executive editor and tech expert, reflects on 40 years of the Macintosh, discussing its historical impact and Apple's evolution. He shares insights on the balance between innovation and user accessibility, touching on future technologies like the Vision Pro. Meanwhile, Ali Abdaal, a productivity influencer, emphasizes the importance of enjoyment in productivity systems and introduces his GPS framework. Together, they explore how to engage meaningfully with technology while maintaining well-being.

Walt Mossberg, a pioneer in tech reviewing known for his straightforward style, and Marques Brownlee, the renowned YouTube tech reviewer with over 18 million followers, join for an enlightening conversation. They delve into the evolution of tech reviews from skepticism to authenticity, emphasizing the importance of credibility and trust. The pair share their unique methodologies while debating hot topics like the Tesla Cybertruck and Apple Vision Pro's societal implications. Their insights bridge the gap between traditional journalism and modern content creation.

Walt Mossberg, a legendary tech journalist and former Wall Street Journal columnist, shares insights from his deep connections with tech moguls like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. He reflects on Steve Jobs' unique blend of optimism and intensity, revealing their captivating conversations. Mossberg discusses the challenges and dynamics of media relations in the tech world, highlighting the evolution of interviews and the delicate balance of critique and respect. With personal anecdotes, he paints a portrait of the intricate personalities behind the industry's greatest innovations.

In this special episode Ben & David head to Recode’s SF office and sit down in the red chair with the one & only Kara Swisher! Kara tells the story of Recode, from the beginnings of her partnership with Walt Mossberg in the late 90’s at WSJ to the launch of the D Conference and the All Things D blog, to starting Recode and ultimately being acquired by Vox Media in 2015. Kara is someone we’ve long looked up to at Acquired, and it was really special to have her join us on the show. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!Sponsors:Anrok: https://bit.ly/anrokacquiredStatsig: https://bit.ly/acquiredstatsig24Anthropic: https://bit.ly/acqclaudeMore Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLCLinks: Kara interviewing Stewart Butterfield, CEO of… Glitch?

In a poignant conversation, Dieter Bohn, co-founder of The Verge and tech review guru, bids farewell as he transitions to Google. He reminisces about founding The Verge and shares memorable moments from tech events like CES. Joining him is Walt Mossberg, a veteran technology journalist renowned for his insights. Together, they explore the tensions between open web principles and app ecosystems, while celebrating a legacy filled with humor and camaraderie. Their heartfelt reflections make for a bittersweet yet uplifting farewell.