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2025 year in review

The Vergecast

2025/12/09
The Vergecast

The Vergecast

2025/12/09
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Well, friends, it's been a year. And before we turn the page to 2026 and all the stories of 2025 begin to blur together, we decided to take stock of things. Nilay and David are joined by Wall Street Journal senior tech columnist Joanna Stern to debate the ...

Highlights

2025 was a year of bold promises and mixed results in the tech world. From AI breakthroughs to regulatory standstills, the landscape shifted in unexpected ways. On this special year-end episode, The Vergecast team and guest Joanna Stern reflect on what actually moved the needle—and what fizzled out.
02:36
No big-tech company was broken up in 2025
12:09
Google Gemini is the most surprising success story of 2025
31:40
YouTube's future is AI, according to CEO Neil Mohan
41:24
Used ChatGPT to successfully negotiate a car deal
51:43
Brendan Carr’s action against Jimmy Kimmel reset free speech norms in the country
1:02:26
Liquid glass is disappointing and portends a collapse of Apple's gadget distinctions
1:07:13
Strip lights connected to LG TV via Hue app created a delightful, seamless smart-home experience
1:12:04
Yodo player helps kids sleep with seamless NFC music playback

Chapters

Did Big Tech Finally Break Up—or Just Dodge the Bullet?
00:00
Who Really Won the AI Race This Year?
12:09
What Gadget Actually Deserved the Spotlight in 2025?
26:35
Which AI Achievements Mattered—and What Should We Retire?
36:41
Are Tech CEOs the Next Podcast Stars?
49:18
What Could Change Everything in 2026?
56:50
Is Apple Holding Back Innovation on Purpose?
1:04:51
What Tech Purchase Actually Made Life Better This Year?
1:12:04
Are Live Keynotes Finally Back Where They Belong?
1:16:40

Transcript

David Pierce: Welcome to the VergeCast, the flagship podcast of year-end podcasts. I'm your friend David Pierce, and I am actually kind of ahead of the game. In my holiday shopping this year. I did a lot of stuff on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I have, l...