David Pierce

The article discusses the rise of vertical video across social and media platforms, highlighting how platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat initially had distinct focuses before vertical video became prominent.

The Clapper was a problematic smart home gadget that required precise clapping sequences to function and risked damaging devices, yet it became a viral sensation. The article discusses its history from its original name 'The Great American Turn-On' to its debut in a notable advertising campaign, as featured in The Verge's Version History.

Wixom residents will address city council on an ordinance amendment to regulate data centers during a Tuesday meeting. The council may lift a moratorium on data centers as Wixom Industrial One and Sansone propose building a 500,000-square-foot facility, sparking resident concerns about resource use and economic impact.

The article discusses how Philips Hue has successfully addressed key smart home challenges, such as seamless control and adaptability without requiring major renovations. The Verge's analysis highlights Hue as a leading example of achieving an intuitive, invisible smart home experience.

The article discusses the Roomba robot vacuum's impact on making vacuums lovable, highlighting its early unsophisticated design and the revolution it sparked. The Verge's David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy explore the story with iRobot co-founder Colin Angle.

The Harmony universal remote was once considered the best on the market but ultimately failed to fully realize the concept of seamless device control. The article discusses its history and challenges in achieving this goal.

The article discusses Google's new Gemini AI agent, Spark, which demonstrated the ability to recall personal details like a user's dog's name and spouse's first name without explicit input. However, it criticizes the focus on AI-driven 'productivity' as a solution to personal and societal issues, calling it an empty promise.

The article discusses the Western Electric 500, a landline phone that dominated the U.S. market for decades and became so ubiquitous it influenced modern phone designs. It highlights its cultural impact and legacy through a The Verge episode titled 'Version History.'

The article discusses the rise of AI-powered coding tools, highlighting Microsoft's 2021 launch of GitHub Copilot as part of its partnership with OpenAI. It references the broader AI coding boom and mentions The Verge and David Pierce as sources for further information.