About this podcast

Dive into the latest tech buzz with The Vergecast as Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz unpack Apple's surprising decision to support RCS next year, a move with massive implications for messaging interoperability. The episode also dissects the flood of AI news from Microsoft Ignite, including the rebrand of Bing Chat to Copilot and Microsoft's new custom AI chips. Plus, get the lowdown on YouTube's updated policy on deepfakes and AI-generated music, the future of iMessage on Android, and other gadget news like the PlayStation Portal and OLED Roku TV. This jam-packed discussion offers deep insights into the ever-evolving world of technology, from messaging standards to the latest in artificial intelligence.