About this podcast

Join David Pierce and the team on The Vergecast for an in-depth exploration of the latest in smart home technology, where your front door is becoming the central hub. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge dives into significant updates from Google Home and iOS 18, alongside breakthroughs in smart locks and video doorbells, addressing the ongoing 'chaos' and evolution of Matter and Thread protocols, and the integration of generative AI. Later, Chris Welch joins to conduct a comprehensive earbud shootout, testing new releases like AirPods 4, Pixel Buds 2, Samsung Buds 3 Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, and Nothing Ear for sound quality and crucial microphone performance. The episode also touches on the Vergecast's unique 'chaotic wearables theory', offering a blend of expert analysis and practical reviews for tech enthusiasts.