The Vergecast
Weekly tech news with excellent AI coverage. Consumer-focused perspective.
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Episodes
AI Tools Compared: What's Worth Paying For in 2026
A comprehensive comparison of ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, Gemini Advanced, and Perplexity Pro. Which subscriptions are actually worth $20/month and for what use cases. Includes a decision framework based on profession and primary needs.
Apple Intelligence: Six Months Later, Was It Worth the Wait?
The Verge team evaluates Apple Intelligence after six months of real-world use. What features actually work, what's still missing, and how it compares to Google and Samsung's on-device AI. Honest assessment of where Apple stands in the AI race.
AI Marketing in 2026: What's Working Now
Data-driven look at which AI marketing tactics are actually performing — ad copy generation, content repurposing, audience targeting — and which are just hype. Includes interviews with marketing leaders at three Fortune 500 companies.