About this podcast

In this episode of The Vergecast, hosts Nilay, Alex, and David are joined by Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern to delve into the new iPhone 16. The discussion takes an interesting turn as Joanna introduces "Joannabot," an AI chatbot she created to assist with buying decisions and reviews, exploring the challenges and implications of AI in tech journalism. The panel also tackles audience questions about the new iPhones, Snap's latest Spectacles, the future trajectory of smart glasses, and recent updates concerning YouTube communities.