How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money
How brands and creators are fighting for your attention — and your money Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Hank Green, the cofounder of Complexly, where we make SciShow, Crash Course, and a bunch of other educational YouTube channels. I’m back in the Decoder guest host chair for another couple of episodes while Nilay […]
Our hottest takes on AI’s wild summer
Our hottest takes on AI's wild summer There’s a lot happening in the world of artificial intelligence. There is always a lot happening in the world of artificial intelligence. The money is enormous; the stakes are high; the products are, well, all over the place. Sit on your couch and read about it all long […]
The orange iPhone stole the show
The orange iPhone stole the show Apple’s 2025 fall event was not the splashiest set of announcements in the company’s history. Some phones, some watches, some headphones, some cases. Some good stuff! But there was only one thing that seemingly caused deep feelings in everyone, both live in Cupertino and online: the orange iPhone. THE […]
Sal Khan is hopeful that AI won’t destroy education
Sal Khan is hopeful that AI won't destroy education Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Hank Green, cofounder of Complexly, where we make SciShow, Crash Course, and a bunch of other educational YouTube channels. I’m also an author, a TikToker, and what you might call a poster — you might have seen my face […]
Why are online puzzle games having a moment?
Why are online puzzle games having a moment? Hooked on LinkedIn’s Queens? Gotta extend your Wordle streak in the New York Times games app before you start your day? You’re in good company on today’s Vergecast episode. Allison Johnson is joined by Simon Anthony and Mark Goodliffe, world-class puzzle champs and hosts of the delightful […]
Zooming in on weird cameras
Zooming in on weird cameras Unconventional cameras are having a bit of a moment. From the Sigma BF to the Fujifilm Half to young photographers reaching for old digital point-and-shoots, the camera industry has looked a little different over the past few years. Are these moments just flashes in the pan, or part of something […]
Amazon is betting on agents to win the AI race
Amazon is betting on agents to win the AI race Hello, and welcome to Decoder! This is Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. One of the biggest topics in AI these days is agents — the idea that AI is going to move from chatbots to reliably completing […]
We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we?
We could make Rosie the Robot, but should we? Robots are coming, but are we ready for them? All the big consumer tech companies are working on robotic companions for our homes. There’s Amazon’s Astro, Samsung’s Ballie, LG’s AI Agent, and whatever it is that Apple is dreaming up in Cupertino. Clearly, home robotics is […]
How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO
How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO Welcome to Decoder! This is Casey Newton, founder and editor of Platformer and cohost of the Hard Fork podcast. I’ve had a lot of fun guest-hosting a few episodes of Decoder while Nilay is out on parental leave this summer. If you listened to the […]
The head of ChatGPT on AI attachment, ads, and what’s next
The head of ChatGPT on AI attachment, ads, and what's next The head of ChatGPT on AI attachment, ads, and what’s next Welcome to Decoder! I’m Alex Heath, your Thursday episode guest host and deputy editor at The Verge. Today, I’m talking to a very special guest: Nick Turley, the head of ChatGPT at OpenAI. […]