Kanye wants Parler, smartwatch showdown, and the Vergecast Hotline returns from The Vergecast

Kanye wants Parler, smartwatch showdown, and the Vergecast Hotline returns

1 hour 20 minutes Posted Oct 19, 2022 at 5:00 am.

David Pierce and Makena Kelly chat about Ye buying Parler, as well as the other new set of apps and app owners entering the space.

Victoria Song and Dan Seifert return to the show for a smartwatch showdown between the Pixel Watch, the Apple Watch Series 8, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Lastly, we return to the Vergecast Hotline to answer your burning tech questions.Fitbit Sense 2 review: it doesn’t make much sense1:14:55 - We explain why we still don't have chapters on The VergecastEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you.We are conducting a short audience survey to help plan for our future and hear from you. To participate, head to vox.com/podsurvey, and thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today on the flagship podcast of slightly inaccurate fitness trackers:

Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler

The ugly business logic behind Kanye West’s Parler acquisition

Google Pixel Watch review: it’s a smarter Fitbit

Apple Watch Series 7 review: time and time again

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: if it only had a better battery

We could all use a ‘This is Fine’ Focus mode

1:02:07 - Lastly, we return to the Vergecast Hotline to answer your burning tech questions.Fitbit Sense 2 review: it doesn’t make much sense1:14:55 - We explain why we still don't have chapters on The VergecastEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we'd love to hear from you.We are conducting a short audience survey to help plan for our future and hear from you. To participate, head to vox.com/podsurvey, and thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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