The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show to discuss a bunch of updates in the smart home world, including what's new from Google Home and in iOS 18, plus some big news in the world of smart locks and video doorbells. Then, The Verge's Chris Welch comes on to test some new earbuds, and see which pair has the best sound – and the best mic. After that, a new take on the Vergecast's chaotic wearables theory. Further reading: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Smart Home Summer Recap IFA 02:56 Smart Locks 08:57 Wireless Power Innovations 22:24 Thread and Matter Protocol Updates 34:54 Generative AI in Smart Homes 43:14 AirPods 4 44:17 Pixel Buds 2 47:49 Samsung Buds 3 Pro 51:29 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 54:08 Nothing Ear 57:03 Final Thoughts Subscribe: Like The Verge on Facebook: Follow on Twitter: Follow on Instagram: Follow on TikTok: The Vergecast Podcast: Decoder with Nilay Patel: More about our podcasts: Read More: Community guidelines: Wallpapers from The Verge: Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Tuesday and Friday: If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: |
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