About this podcast

Dive into the latest tech news with Nilay, Alex, and David on The Vergecast. This episode unpacks Microsoft's new Copilot announcements, exploring the company's efforts to present a friendlier AI chatbot, and delves into the broader implications of AI companions – what are they supposed to do for us? The discussion also covers OpenAI's significant funding round, a roundup of the week's new gadgets, and some unexpected drama brewing in the WordPress universe. Finally, a lightning round touches on news from Dish and DirecTV, Progressive Web Apps, and Nintendo's ongoing battle against emulation. The episode also marks a fond farewell to co-host Alex, complete with cake and Plex servers.