On The Vergecast, discussions turn to the new existential question of “what is a photo?”, the future of Xbox, and Claude’s consciousness. Samsung’s new phones are typical upgrades, featuring notable additions like the Privacy Display on the S26 Ultra. However, the camera features challenge the definition of a photo, suggesting an unsettling shift. The episode also explores the changes in the Xbox team, with Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving, and Asha Sharma taking over. Microsoft’s longstanding gaming issues emerge from poor decisions, raising questions about the future. In a lightning round, topics cover Brendan Carr, an intriguing chart, OpenAI’s spending, and debates on Claude’s consciousness. For more details, check out the links on the discussed topics.
The Galaxy S26: A Photographer’s Nightmare
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