Would you let Gemini tell you where to go? | The Vergecast
The episode of The Vergecast begins with host David Pierce introducing his new minimalist Android phone, the Side phone, which features interchangeable attachments like a full keyboard, number keys, or an iPod-style click wheel. He expresses excitement for a phone that can serve multiple purposes but focuses on one at a time, allowing users to intentionally choose its function. While still testing its durability and the practicality of interchangeable parts, Pierce sees potential in its minimalist yet useful design.
The main topics of the show include a discussion with Kate Klonick, a professor and author, about the pervasive and problematic nature of cookie banners, and an interview with Allison Johnson from The Verge about her experience using "Ask Maps," an AI-powered feature in Google Maps.
