Podcasts Technology The Vergecast HomePod (2023) review, the Steam Deck one year later, and faking your death online

HomePod (2023) review, the Steam Deck one year later, and faking your death online

Published: Feb. 1, 2023, 6 a.m.

Today on the flagship podcast of removable power cords:\n02:14 - The Verge\u2019s Alex Cranz, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Chris Welch, and Nilay Patel discuss the updated version of the Apple HomePod.\xa0\n\nApple\u2019s new HomePod plays it safe\n\nHow to use the Apple HomePod\u2019s temperature and humidity sensors\n\n\n43:23 - Katharine Trendacosta joins the show to discuss why and how faking your death has been a common practice in online communities.\xa0\n\nA Fake Death in Romancelandia\n\nShe created a fake Twitter persona \u2014 then she killed it with COVID-19\n\n\n1:05:19 - Verge senior editor Sean Hollister gives an updated review of Valve\u2019s Steam Deck, which had a buggy start in 2022.\nThe Steam Deck wasn\u2019t born ready, but it\u2019s ready now\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices