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The Engadget PodcastValve reshapes PC gaming again + Our favorite games of 2025This week Valve surprised us all with the announcement of three new devices: The tiny Steam Machine PC gaming desktop, the Steam Frame VR headset and a new Steam Controller. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's gaming reporter Jessica Conditt discuss how these devices fit into the PC gaming world, which has already been reshaped by Valve's Steck Deck portable. Also, we discuss our favorite games of 2025, as well as the upcoming titles we're looking forward to. Valve reshapes PC gaming with a new Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR headset and updated Steam Controller – 1:10It’s not...
2025-11-131h 13The Engadget PodcastSwitch 2 review, Summer Game Fest and WWDC 2025It's been a busy week! In this episode, Devindra and Senior Editor Jessica Conditt dive into their final thoughts on the Switch 2, as well as Jess's time covering Summer Game Fest. We also put a bow on WWDC 2025 and explore what works and doesn't with Apple's Liquid Glass redesign. Summer Games Fest 2025: Sword of the Sea, Mouse: PI for Hire, Big Walk and a ton more indies – 1:17Nintendo Switch 2 review: more polish on the Switch form factor with scant new releases – 22:09WWDC 2025 wrap up: what will users think of liquid glass? – 38:11Air Tra...
2025-06-131h 05
The Engadget PodcastPS5 Pro hands-on + Meta’s wild Orion AR glassesWe've finally had a chance to try the PlayStation 5 Pro and Engadget's Jessica Conditt has come away impressed. In this episode, Devindra and Jess chat about what the PS5 Pro does well, and discuss who a $700 console is actually meant for. Also, coming off of Meta Connect 2024, Karissa Bell joins to chat about her time with the Quest 3S, as well as her thoughts about Meta's Orion AR headset and AI plans.Jessica Conditt’s PS5 Pro hands on: 60fps makes so much difference – 0:42Karissa Bell’s dispatch from Meta Connect 2024 – 27:04Meta Q...
2024-09-271h 04
The Engadget PodcastPS5 Pro rumors, Playdate 2 years later, and the sad death of Possibility SpaceThe latest batch of rumors make it pretty clear that a PlayStation 5 Pro is coming this year, but will anyone really care about slightly better 4K graphics? This week, Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins Cherlynn and Devindra to chat about the PS5 Pro, as well as her piece on the PlayDate two years after its release. You could say the Playdate is pretty much the opposite of another expensive high-end console. In other news, we discuss the death of Boston Dynamic's hydraulic Atlas robot, and the birth of an all-new digital model. We also chat about the abrupt...
2024-04-181h 01
The Engadget PodcastRIP E3 and recapping the Game AwardsSo long E3, we knew you weren’t long for this world. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt to talk about the death of E3 and what it means for the gaming industry. We also explore some of the highlights (and low points) of last week’s Game Awards, which couldn’t quite balance celebrating video games and functioning as a marketing tool. We’re particularly excited for Light No Fire, the next ambitious game from the folks behind No Man’s Sky, as well as Arkane Lyon’s Blade. ...
2023-12-151h 17
The Engadget PodcastMacBook Pro M3, iMac and Steam Deck OLED reviewsApple's new M3 MacBook Pros and iMac are here! In this episode, we dive into our full thoughts about all of Apple's new hardware alongside Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham. The big takeaway: Don't buy the base model of either computer with just 8GB of RAM. Otherwise, the M3 chips are solid upgrades across the board.Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins to tell us all about the new Steam Deck OLED. It has a slightly larger OLED screen than the original model, as well as some extra battery life. While the performance is the same as before...
2023-11-101h 17
The Engadget PodcastStarfield’s failure to launchStarfield is here! It’s just too bad we only like some of it. This week, Devindra chats with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about Bethesda’s latest massive open world title, and why it just feels like Fallout 4 in space. Also, we dive into reports around Nintendo demoing the Switch 2 at Gamescom, and we dream up what our ideal sequel console could be. (Just call it the Super Switch!)Engadget’s Starfield review: You will like some of it – 1:25Baldur’s Gate 3 is a big win for games in Early Access – 22:11 Eurogamer...
2023-09-081h 19
The Engadget PodcastRedfall, Jedi Survivor and a chat with director Nida ManzoorThis week, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins to discuss what went wrong with Redfall, Microsoft’s latest Xbox exclusive that launched to middling reviews. Jess says it’s good enough for Game Pass, but that’s pretty disappointing for a game from Arkane, the studio behind Dishonored and Prey. Also, they chat about Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and its horrendous PC port, and weigh in on how AI and streaming affects the WGA strike. Stay tuned at the end for an interview with Nida Manzoor, the director of Polite Society, who talks about how she lives with tech.
2023-05-051h 07
The Engadget PodcastOur digital privacy and rights after Roe v. WadeThis week, Cherlynn is joined by senior editors Jessica Conditt and Karissa Bell to discuss the United States ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, and how, in our digital age, it affects the most vulnerable in our communities. Then, our hosts look at the Supreme Court ruling that guts the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Air Act. In consumer tech news, we also look at Sony’s new PlayStation-inspired peripherals and Snapchat’s new subscription service.
What digital privacy looks like post-Roe v. Wade – 1:41
SCOTUS nerfs the EPA’s ability to enforce carbon emission l...
2022-07-011h 05
The Engadget PodcastWhat’s up with Overwatch 2?So does the Overwatch 2 beta live up to all of the hype and anticipation? This week, Jessica Conditt joins Devindra to chat about Blizzard’s long-awaited sequel and why she thinks it’s worth the wait. Also, we discuss why you should care about data privacy given the current wave of anti-abortion legislation, and why the Embracer Group is gobbling up so many developers.
Overwatch 2 beta brings some freshness to a stale game, but is it enough? – 1:15
What does the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade mean for online privacy in the US? – 13:28
Swedish game company Embracer...
2022-05-0633 min
The Engadget PodcastWe love the Playdate and BTS dance classes on Fitness+This week, Cherlynn is joined by guest co-host Jessica Conditt to take a closer look at the Playdate -- the cute little gaming console with a crank. The two go on to rave about Samsung’s new Pokemon-themed Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Apple’s BTS dance lessons on Fitness+, before questioning why anyone would want electric chopsticks that make food taste saltier.
The Playdate is an adorable, impeccably designed indie game machine – 1:28
Samsung’s Pokemon-themed Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also delightful – 17:48
Apple Fitness+: Now featuring BTS dance workouts – 20:11
Netflix announces that it lost subscribers for the first ti...
2022-04-2253 min
The Engadget PodcastHorizon Forbidden West, PS VR2 and UnchartedIt’s a gaming heavy week! Devindra chats with Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about one of our most anticipated games of the year, Horizon Forbidden West. Plus, they dive into the lackluster Street Fighter 6 reveal, the PlayStation VR 2 and what’s up with Elden Ring. Finally, we explore what went wrong with the Uncharted movie.
Horizon Forbidden West is here – 2:24
PS VR 2 details are finally out – 17:47
Street Fighter 6 was announced – 22:24
Intel and AMD announce powerful new chips for ultraportables – 28:08
A new tool on Steam will check your library for Steam Deck compatibility – 30:17
Working on – 3...
2022-02-2543 min
The Engadget PodcastSony buys Bungie, Spotify’s Joe Rogan dilemmaThe big gaming deals keep on coming! This week, Devindra and Cherlynn chat with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about Sony’s surprising $3.6 billion Bungie acquisition. It’s too soon for it to be a direct response to the Microsoft/Activision deal, but clearly Sony sees the need for new blood. Also, they dive into Spotify’s weak response to protests around the Joe Rogan podcast. Should Spotify be using a stronger editorial hand? And yes, they discuss the whole New York Times/Wordle acquisition too.
Sony buys Bungie for $3.6 billion – 1:41
More artists leave Spotify over Joe Rogan / COVID mi...
2022-02-041h 03
The Engadget PodcastJames Webb’s eye in the stars, Microsoft buys ActivisionNow that the James Webb Space Telescope is safely on the way to its orbital home, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about why it’s so important with Space.com editor-in-chief Tariq Malik, as well as science and technology journalist Swapna Krishna. They dive into why it’s such a big upgrade from Hubble, as well as the discoveries astronomers hope to make about exoplanets, black holes and our own solar system. Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins to chat about Microsoft’s mammoth $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Is more consolidating a bad thing for the video game industry? (Spoile...
2022-01-211h 14
The Engadget PodcastWhy the Analogue Pocket is the perfect retro portableThis week, Devindra chats with Engadget Editor-at-large James Trew about the Analogue Pocket, an innovative portable gaming device that accurately can play cartridges from older systems like the Game Boy, Game Gear and Atari Lynx. Also, Senior Editor Dan Cooper joins to dive into this week’s news and why you should be watching HBO’s Succession. Senior Editor Jessica Conditt also joins to dive into her investigative feature on MetaWorld, an intriguing VR project that turned out to be a scam.
Analogue Pocket: the perfect retro portable (for a price) – 1:15
Dell’s Concept Pari is an ingeniou...
2021-12-171h 19
The Engadget PodcastThe storm around Activision Blizzard’s CEOThis week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget’s Jessica Conditt to dive into the latest controversy around Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, he was well aware of sexual misconduct allegations at the company, and he deliberately kept Activision’s board in the dark. Also, we chat about what Apple’s self service program means for you, as well as a new accessibility gadget that brings eye tracking to the iPad.
New report says Activision/Blizzard CEO protected abusers at the studio – 1:20
Apple announces new program to repair products...
2021-11-191h 07
The Engadget PodcastIs Meta’s metaverse crazy, or genius?This week, Devindra and Engadget’s Jessica Conditt dive into Facebook’s big metaverse moves. Is it more than a name change? Is Meta a smart bet on where the future of computing is going? Also, Devindra and producer Ben chat about the Google Wave-like additions to Microsoft Office, and Samsung’s jeans for the Z Flip 3.
Facebook / Meta’s big metaverse moment – 1:19
Microsoft announces Loop collaboration tool at Ignite – 33:29
In-browser video editing and audio recording for Office – 42:17
Ford electrified its classic F-100 as a concept car – 46:02
Samsung releases jeans with a pocket specifically for the Galaxy Z...
2021-11-051h 06
Reply All#178 I Am Not a BotThis week, Alex Goldman’s favorite place on the internet is in danger, thanks to a bunch of robot snipers.Jilgamesh's Twitch StreamJessica Conditt's reporting at EndadgetValve Employee HandbookTeam Fortress 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-09-0238 min
The Engadget PodcastActivision’s walkout and toxicity in gamingThis week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the toxic mess at Activision Blizzard with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt. California is suing the company over its frat boy culture, something we’ve seen at many gaming companies over the years. What’s actually going on, and what does it mean for the gaming industry as a whole? Tune in for our thoughts! Also, we chat about Facebook’s metaverse ambitions, some new chip plans for Intel and… Xbox Krispy Kreme donuts.
What’s happening with the Activision Blizzard walkout? – 1:25
Netflix might be getting into gaming? – 16:51
Facebook has started mentio...
2021-07-301h 00
Some Patches RequiredHello, World!Hello, World!Welcome to Some Patches Required! Here, we're going to talk about the games industry. We love it, you love it, but we can all agree that it needs some work. Crunch, employee manipulation, and the way that developers are treated overall are huge issues, and we're here to discuss them. This week, we mull over why we started SPR and what you can expect from future episodes. We hope you'll join us for this wild ride and forgive the numerous patches it's sure to require.Listen to Beach Girl on S...
2020-12-1751 min
The Engadget PodcastAirPods Max, Cyberpunk 2077 and the death of cinemaThis week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into Apple’s newest headphones, the AirPods Max, and discuss if they’re actually worth $549. They also chat about the FTC’s antitrust charges against Facebook, and Warner Bros.’ decision to premiere all of their 2021 films on HBO Max. Jessica Conditt also joins to discuss her impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 — was it worth the long wait?
Topics:
Airpods Max – 1:28
Facebook hit with massive antitrust suit – 13:06
WB to release next year’s movies on HBO – 26:25
Cyberpunk 2077, finally! – 37:44
Working On – 59:32
Picks – 1:05:27
2020-12-111h 12
The Engadget PodcastTech tips to make dating, relationships and breakups easierThis week, Cherlynn is joined by senior editor Jessica Conditt and special guest Harris O’Malley aka Dr. NerdLove to talk all about the ways tech affects dating, relationships and breakups. Will Google Photos, Facebook and Instagram ever stop sending us “memories” of our exes? What are the newest ways to be “Facebook Official”? Are there etiquette rules on when or whether you should remove your ex’s pictures from Instagram? Then, our hosts share what they’ve been working on, including coverage of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 news and upcoming game reviews.
Navigating relationships, breakups, and their digital footprint with D...
2020-12-0452 min
The Engadget PodcastXbox Series X and S Reviews! Tech on the Ballot!This week, Devindra and Jessica Conditt dive deep into their Xbox Series X and S reviews. Do Microsoft’s next-gen systems live up to the hype? Also, Tech on the Ballot! A few important tech-related ballot initiatives were decided in California, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Xbox Series X and S: The Full Review – 1:42
Tech on the Ballot – 30:21
Working On – 41:36
Picks – 43:16
2020-11-0647 min
The Engadget PodcastiPhone 12, Pixel reviews and Xbox Series X previewIt’s been a hardware-heavy week, with Apple’s iPhone 12 event delivering four new iPhones to gawk at. Devindra and Cherlynn take a look at some of the more controversial and outstanding discussions about Apple’s latest and greatest. Then, we talk about Cherlynn’s experience reviewing the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, and Jessica Conditt joins our hosts to talk about the Xbox Series X after having spent three weeks with the console.
Apple finally unveils the iPhone 12 (pro and mini, too!) – 1:23
Final review of the Pixel 5 and 4a5G – 28:06
Xbox Series X and S preview with...
2020-10-161h 12
The Engadget PodcastHow games (and Animal Crossing!) are keeping us saneThis week on the show, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into the deserted island life of Animal Crossing and how games can help us all survive being stuck at home. Also, Senior Editor Jessica Conditt describes how Doom Eternal -- a literal romp through hell on Earth -- serves a similarly relaxing roll for her. And producer Ben Ellman nerds out about Cities Skylines. Don't ever say we don't have varied tastes.
2020-03-2755 min
Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!"If you're feeling saucy..." Day-One Patches; CrunchYour nice hosts finally get around to some classic topics in this week's episode. Mark explains why Widget Satchel takes longer to download than he'd have liked, Stephen is worried that you might learn the wrong lessons, and Martha disagrees.It took some sleuthing, but Mark found proof that Crunch, the mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was named for the Nestle candy bar.0:02:48Day-One PatchesWhy 'Day-One Patches' Are So CommonRami IsmailKotakuThe Switch patch for Widget Satchel that Mark mentioned working on just passed though Nintendo's lotcheck system and was released today...
2020-03-1000 min
The Engadget PodcastGoogle Stadia and the Future of Game StreamingThis week, we discuss the problematic launch of Google's Stadia cloud-based games service. Our senior editor and resident games expert Jessica Conditt joins us to share what she thought of the service, how it fares against Microsoft's Xcloud and what she thinks of streaming games in general. Also, as we head into Thanksgiving, it's time to think about your holiday shopping and the deals you might be able to score for you and your loved ones on Black Friday. We have some tips for that. Plus, the recent, old-school, and straight up old games that we've been playing.
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2019-11-2243 minPopular Technology RadioGoogle Stadia Makes Huge Splash at Game Developers Conference | #198The Game Developers Conference usually scoots under the radar of most people in the tech world, but this year a certain mega corporation is making a big splash. Host Mike Etchart starts off the show with a warning about big company mergers: they will always win, and the consumer will always lose. This is made evident with AT&T's immediate price hikes on services like DIRECTV NOW. Next, Engadget Editor Senior Editor, Jessica Conditt, gives us the details on the biggest announcement of the Game Developers Conference - Google Stadia. This game streaming service sets out to Netflix-ify the...
2019-03-2342 minNice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!"Safety gone!" Hub Worlds and Safe Houses; Environmental StorytellingThis week on the program, Mark starts playing Spider-Man, Stephen ignores your narrative, and Martha is very smart.The 'Spider-Man' Puddle Controversy Is One Of Gaming's Dumbest - Dave Thier, Forbes0:09:09Hub Worlds and Safe HousesDestiny 2 Will Let You Play 'Fully Scored Soccer'Alex WalkerKotakuGearbox and Claptrap honor late Borderlands fan with eulogy, NPC in sequel Jessica CondittEngadgetSea of Thieves is fun until you meet other piratesFraser BrownRock Paper Shotgun0:38:20Environmental Storytelling
2018-09-1800 min
The New Screen Savers (Audio)DreamWorld's $400 AR Headset DreamGlass - DreamGlass AR, Oculus Go, E3 2018, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 16, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell:
We talk about Fornite on the Nintendo Switch, Cyberpunk 2077, the next-gen Xbox, and more of the biggest video game news from E3 2018 with Engadget's Jessica Conditt.
DreamWorld just launched their $400 2.5K AR headset DreamGlass that tethers to your Android phone or PC. CEO Kevin Zhong joins Leo and Jason to show how they are working to make augmented reality more accessible to the mass market.
Jason reviews the $200 standalone VR headset Oculus Go and shows how it compares to the Google Daydream equivalent, the...
2018-06-171h 25The New Screen Savers (Video)DreamWorld's $400 AR Headset DreamGlass - DreamGlass AR, Oculus Go, E3 2018, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 16, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell:
We talk about Fornite on the Nintendo Switch, Cyberpunk 2077, the next-gen Xbox, and more of the biggest video game news from E3 2018 with Engadget's Jessica Conditt.
DreamWorld just launched their $400 2.5K AR headset DreamGlass that tethers to your Android phone or PC. CEO Kevin Zhong joins Leo and Jason to show how they are working to make augmented reality more accessible to the mass market.
Jason reviews the $200 standalone VR headset Oculus Go and shows how it compares to the Google Daydream equivalent, the...
2018-06-171h 25
MARS MagazineEp. 22: A deep dive into A.I. and the Singularity with Engadget's Jessica CondittEngadget Senior Reporter Jessica Conditt joins us to talk about her insightful new story on artificial intelligence and the Singularity and why some of the best known futurists might have it all wrong. We also talk flying cat drones, whether or not the Terminator will become a real thing and the looming class struggle of rich transhumans versus those without the means to become enhanced.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/15/technological-singularity-problems-brain-mind/
2016-09-1300 min
TWiT Throwback (Audio)Tech News Today 1353: Tech of the Future, Here Today
iFixit tears down the iPhone 6S, we have all the details from yesterday's Oculus event, Microsoft ships an innovative app for scheduling meetings for the iPhone, and more...
Host: Mike Elgan
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Guests: Kyle Wiens, Jessica Conditt, Sam Machkovech, and Kyle Orland
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2015-09-2538 min