The Engadget Podcast

RAM prices have gone wild, mostly thanks to AI. In this episode, Devindra chats with Will Smith (Brad and Will Made a Tech Pod) about the state of the RAM industry, as well as other hardware we expect to get more expensive. (SSD prices are definitely creeping up too!). Also, we discuss Meta poaching Alan Dye, one of Apple's design executives, and what this could mean for Meta's upcoming devices. And yes, whatever they have next will likely revolve around AI. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, plans deep cuts to his company’s metaverse development – 1:09Longtime Apple UI designer Alan Dye to join Meta’s AI division – 7:08US DOT cuts fuel efficiency standards, doubles down on gas cars – 25:40Waymo autonomous cars recently started driving more aggressively – 31:30Amazon halts its anime dub beta because it sounded terrible – 38:00WTF, RAM?? Will Smith joins to talk about why RAM prices are spiraling upward – 44:05Around Engadget: Metroid Prime 4 is a return to form after 18 years on ice – 1:04:42Working on – 1:07:36Pop culture picks – 1:08:32

So it turns out Meta isn't a monopoly, at least according to a federal judge. In this episode, we dive into Meta's victory in the FTC's antitrust case, which it seems to have won mainly thanks to TikTok's existence. Also, we chat about the Cloudflare issue that took down a huge portion of the web this week, as well as Roblox's plan to collect kids' selfies for age verification. We also carve out some time to chat with the audience and answer your pressing tech questions. Meta won its antitrust case, will keep control of Instagram and WhatsApp – 2:30Chat with the Livestream: Flickr’s repository of aughts memories and who uses Facebook anymore – 23:59The Cloudflare issue that took down a lot of the web? It was a database error – 32:49Google’s new Gemini 3 model is now available – 34:57Roblox wants tens of millions of kids to send them a selfie for age verification – 38:27TikTok’s screen time management function now includes an…affirmation journal? – 41:30Around Engadget – 43:47Working on – 50:36Pop culture picks – 52:27    

This week Valve surprised us all with the announcement of three new devices: The tiny Steam Machine PC gaming desktop, the Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's gaming reporter Jessica Conditt discuss how these devices fit into the PC gaming world, which has already been reshaped by Valve's Steck Deck portable. Also, we discuss our favorite games of 2025, as well as the upcoming titles we're looking forward to.  Valve reshapes PC gaming with a new Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR headset and updated Steam Controller – 1:10It’s not just Silksong! A look at our favorite indie games of 2025 with Jess Conditt – 25:25Michael Burry places his next big short on Palantir and NVIDIA – 46:09WSJ Report: OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT encouraged user suicides – 50:57Apple unveils Digital IDs for iPhones, to hold passports and other IDs – 59:35Deezer-Ipsos survey says 97% of people can’t tell if music is AI generated – 1:01:37Around Engadget – 1:07:18Working on – 1:08:42Pop culture picks – 1:09:10

2025 is almost over (gasp!), so it's time to look back at all of the best devices we've seen so far. In this episode, Engadget Deputy Editor Billy Steele joins Devindra to talk about the highlights of the year, which range from the usual suspects (like Google's Pixel and the iPhone 17 Pro), to surprises like the Ninja Swirl. Also, we chat about yet another super-thin phone and the latest sampler from Teenage Engineering. Engadget’s Best of 2025: phones, tablets, cameras, even EVs! – 1:40Reuters reports Meta projected 10% of its revenue ($16B) came from ads for scams this year – 32:20Moto Edge 70 is another super thin smartphone, but who wants it? – 41:43Netflix is going big on video podcasts in 2026 – 42:56You can now stream PS5 games you own to the PS Portal via the cloud – 48:23Around Engadget: Why DJI drones may be banned in the U.S. – 52:27Pop culture picks – 56:05

Home robots are moving way beyond Roombas. 1X unveiled its NEO helper bot this week, a terrifying $20,000 machine that can perform basic tasks after you've trained it, and more complex tasks via teleoperation. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Igor Bonafacic try to figure out why 1X made the Neo look like a murderbot, as well as the future they see for home robots. Also, we discuss last week's AWS outage and our over-reliance on a single cloud provider, as well as Apple's rumored push for OLED devices in 2026.   Devindra also what’s with John Gearty, a former Apple Vision Pro engineer, about the state of Apple’s headset and the world of XR. Interview with John Gearty, former Apple Vision Pro engineer and founder of PulseJet Studios – 1:30Robotics company 1X announces Neo, a $20k home assistant that *might* become autonomous…someday – 33:05Amazon says automation bug caused AWS outage – 45:11NVIDIA is the first company in history to hit a $5T market cap – 50:55OpenAI finishes reorganization that paves path for future IPO – 55:21U.S. Customs and Border Protection announces plan to photograph non-citizens entering the country for facial recognition – 1:08:45Around Engadget: Billy Steele’s Echo Studio 2025 review – 1:17:25Working on – 1:19:39Pop culture picks – 1:22:07 

The era of AI video is upon us, and honestly it's kind of terrifying. Between OpenAI's Sora and official communications from the Trump White House, it's clear that we're not ready for an unending onslaught of AI video. In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben chat with the Washington Post's technology reporter Drew Harwell and Jeremy Carrasco (AKA "ShowtoolsAI"), a former livestream and media producer turned AI video literacy creator. Also, we chat about our final thoughts on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, with a few quick notes about the new Vision Pro.Google and Open AI’s video generation models have upended our sense of reality online, what comes next? – 1:10Apple’s M5 chip is a significant boost in graphics power on the Macbook Pro – 34:11The iPad Pro M5 is a solid speed boost for whoever wants it – 39:36Preview of the Vision Pro M5 review – 44:00Working on – 50:23Pop culture Picks – 51:45 

Apple just announced its fall slate of devices powered by its new M5 chip: A 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and revamped Vision Pro. In this episode, Devindra and Sam Rutherford dive into what's actually new this time around. (Spoiler: It’s really all about the new GPU.) Also, Sam goes deep on his review of the ROG Xbox Ally X, Microsoft’s first stab at a portable “Xbox.” Apple refreshes of the Macbook Pro, Vision Pro and iPad Pro with M5 chips – 1:24Sam Rutherford’s Review of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X – 18:45Microsoft makes big promises with Copilot Voice, can it follow through? – 39:00OpenAI’s Sora app reaches 1M downloads in less than 5 days, faster than ChatGPT – 50:42Sam Altman announces you’ll be able to sext with ChatGPT starting in December – 54:00Working on – 1:06:50Pop culture picks – 1:09:41 

A massive $55 billion buyout of EA could reshape the gaming industry, raising questions about creative risks and possible studio cuts. Meanwhile, Xbox is struggling with pricing issues and hardware confusion, while handheld devices like the ROG Ally face skepticism before launch. Exciting game releases like Final Fantasy Tactics and Hades II are explored for their improved gameplay. Additionally, Amazon unveils new devices that integrate AI features amid privacy concerns, and Google responds with updates to its Nest products.

Dan Gill, Chief Product Officer at Carvana, shares insights into revolutionizing the car-buying process to eliminate the common frustrations. He discusses the company's transition from flashy marketing to addressing logistical challenges and vehicle registration delays. Gill highlights how COVID-19 sparked a shift towards touchless buying and their commitment to transparency in pricing. He also reveals future plans for AI-powered research tools to enhance customer experience and streamline vehicle searches.

Join Senior Writer Sam Rutherford as he delves into Apple's sleek iPhone Air, highlighting its titanium design, impressive battery life, and the exciting camera features. He also discusses how the iPhone 17 Pro stands out with its camera upgrades and the base model's great value. As for Meta's latest venture, Sam evaluates the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, sparking debate about their potential and privacy implications. Will these gadgets change the way we connect, or are they just a tech tease?