About this podcast

Join David Pierce on The Vergecast as he dives into the groundbreaking 40-year legacy of the Apple Macintosh, from its revolutionary 1984 launch to its impact on modern computing. Special guest Walt Mossberg, former Verge executive editor and Wall Street Journal tech columnist, shares his unique perspective on the Mac's history and its future, including insights on devices like the Vision Pro. Also featured is author and YouTuber Ali Abdaal, discussing his new book 'Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters To You,' offering a fresh take on effective productivity systems without overthinking. This episode also addresses listener questions about laptops from the Vergecast Hotline and explores the growing concern around employee monitoring software.