The Vergecast Vergecast Live @ On The Verge 2021
Nov 1, 2021
Joanna Stern, a senior personal tech columnist at the Wall Street Journal, and David Pierce, a seasoned tech journalist, join the discussion for a lively event celebrating a decade of tech journalism. They dive into nostalgic anecdotes from their early days at The Verge, share their insights on emerging tech trends, and reflect on the challenges of cross-platform messaging. The conversation also humorously tackles the fall of BlackBerry, Tim Cook's upcoming testimony, and the quirky evolution of smartphone designs.
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Apple's eBook Monopoly
- Steve Jobs's announcement about iBook prices triggered a government investigation into Apple's e-book pricing practices.
- Apple colluded with publishers, leading to a price-fixing case and eventual loss in court.
T-Mobile/MetroPCS Merger Impact
- The T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger, initially a seemingly insignificant trade headline, significantly reshaped the mobile industry.
- This merger led to the rise of T-Mobile as a major player and the advancement of 5G technology.
Google Reader's Impact
- Google Reader's shutdown was a significant event, despite its small user base of mostly journalists.
- Its demise paved the way for Twitter's rise as a news source, arguably contributing to the current state of online news consumption.