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Everybody wants to buy Chrome

The Vergecast

2025/04/25
The Vergecast

The Vergecast

2025/04/25
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Some weeks, it just feels like everything is up in the air all at the same time. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge’s Jake Kastrenakes to talk about all the unrest, starting with the ever-changing tariff rules that are making gadgets hard to price, ha...

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In this podcast, Nilay and David, joined by Jake Kastrenakes, delve into the chaotic world of tech news, focusing on tariff impacts, antitrust trials, and the evolution of major tech platforms. They explore how tariffs disrupt gadget pricing and availability, discuss Google's and Meta's legal battles, and examine the potential sale of Chrome. The conversation also touches on YouTube's growth and Motorola's innovative phone designs.
05:02
U.S. military invests in giant party speakers for various events.
14:42
Uncertainty in tech purchasing likened to a coin-flip decision.
24:15
Tim Cook convinces Trump to ease tariffs on Apple products.
29:08
Travis Scott's Fortnite concert caused a societal frenzy but had limited lasting impact.
47:21
Big AI companies like OpenAI express interest in buying Chrome for distribution advantages.
55:08
OpenAI is seen as a potential beneficiary with cash and no antitrust worries.
1:08:40
Government claims Mark Zuckerberg aimed to kill competitors.
1:19:06
Brendan Carr taking selfies with his old boss Ajit Pai, raising corruption concerns.
1:29:23
Motorola's Razr Ultra features a wooden back and costs $1300.
1:39:22
YouTube may be more valuable as a standalone entity.

Chapters

Why Are Giant Party Speakers Appealing to the Military?
00:00
What Caused the Chaos in Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders?
07:39
How Are Tariffs Disrupting Global Tech Trade?
17:03
Can Tech Companies Navigate Long-Term Challenges Amid Turmoil?
26:48
Will Google Be Forced to Break Up Its Empire?
34:12
Who Would Want to Buy Chrome?
49:58
Could Instagram Survive Independently from Meta?
1:00:58
Is Brendan Carr Undermining Media Freedom at the FCC?
1:13:59
Are Flip Phones Making a Fashionable Comeback?
1:29:23
How Has YouTube Evolved Over Two Decades?
1:36:55

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