Diving into Apple’s Liquid Glass
Summary
The Vergecast explores Apple's new Liquid Glass design language across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26 public betas, highlighting user experiences and accessibility concerns. The discussion then shifts to Tesla's recent financial struggles, including plummeting revenue and regulatory credit issues, contrasting it with the launch of its new, highly-anticipated diner in Los Angeles. Finally, the Thunder Round covers diverse tech topics, from Faraday Future's unusual EV concept and Amazon's acquisition of an AI wearable to AppleCare One and Uber's new rider preference feature.Episode description
It’s time. The public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and more are finally out for everyone to try. Jake Kastrenakes, Vee Song, and Antonio G. Di Benedetto give their takes on Apple’s Liquid Glass design language after two months of living with it. Antonio shares his experiences with macOS and the upgraded Spotlight, and Vee dives into the ups and downs of watchOS’s AI fitness coach. Then, Andy Hawkins and Eater's Matthew Kang talk about Tesla’s rough quarter, the new Tesla Diner, and what Epic Bacon has to do with it all. Finally, the Thunder Round returns, and we all learn what Labubus are.
Further reading:
- Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass
- How to install the iOS 26 public beta
- The biggest changes coming to your iPhone with iOS 26
- Liquid Glass is fine, I guess
- Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign is shaping up to be a snoozer on Macs
- You can actually multitask on an iPad now and it’s the best new feature in 15 years
- watchOS 26 preview: a subtler take on AI
- Apple launches $20 subscription service to protect your gadgets
- Tesla’s earnings hit a new low, with largest revenue drop in years
- Elon Musk finally admits the new, more affordable Tesla is just a stripped down Model Y
- Undeterred by limits, Elon Musk plots a big robotaxi expansion
- Everything Eater Editors Ate at the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles
- The Full Tesla Diner Menu, Revealed
- The Tesla Diner Will Track When Guests Are Nearby to Prepare Their Orders
- Inside the New Tesla Diner in Los Angeles
- Anti-Elon Musk protesters are coming for Tesla’s new diner
- Faraday Future is back with another wild EV that probably will never get made
- Amazon buys Bee AI
- Jake: AppleCare One is a good deal, but not for everyone
- Uber’s making it easier for women riders and drivers to find each other
- The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus
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