There’s a prevailing notion in the tech community that suggests AI is becoming the new user interface. Many believe that in the near future, traditional home screens filled with app icons and standard web browsers may become obsolete. Instead, we might rely solely on an AI assistant that handles tasks for us. Is this a realistic vision of the future, mere hype, or something in between? The growing number of AI enthusiasts certainly adds to the intrigue.
Meanwhile, Apple seems to be charting a different course. In the latest episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David delve into rumors surrounding WWDC, including speculations about a significant redesign and a new naming convention for Apple’s software. While these changes sound plausible, they may also raise questions about whether Apple is just applying a fresh coat of paint to existing concepts instead of delivering the improved Siri that has been long promised. We have plenty of opinions on this topic. (Plus, we’ll provide updates on party speakers.)
In the lightning round, we have another installment of “Brendan Carr is a Dummy,” along with discussions about the anticipated launch of the Switch 2, and Elon Musk’s tentative disengagement from the federal government. May has been a whirlwind month for tech news, with much more on the horizon.
For those interested in exploring the topics we covered in this episode, here are some starting points, beginning with party speakers:
And in the lightning round:
