Jess Weatherbed
Reporter for The Verge who researches consumer gadget trends and accessories, and who explains the growing culture and utility of phone straps in this episode.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 14min
The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future
Allison Johnson, mobile reporter at MWC, shares glimpses of modular robot phones, foldables, and 6G hype. Jess Weatherbed, gadget trends reporter, explains why phone straps are resurging as practical, stylish access for pocketless lives. Jay Peters, reporter on virtual worlds, weighs in on whether immersive social platforms will ever become people’s everyday hangouts.
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 10min
The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future
Allison Johnson, MWC mobile reporter with hands-on phone coverage; Jess Weatherbed, gadgets reporter who explains strap culture; Jay Peters, VR and metaverse reporter answering listener questions. They tour modular and robot phones, debate 6G hype, and unpack gadget straps as practical fashion. They also tackle whether immersive platforms will become everyday living spaces.
