Ctrl-Walt-Delete

The Verge

4.6 (308)
TECHNOLOGY

Enjoy the archives of this retired series featuring legendary technology columnist Walt Mossberg and The Verge’s editor-in-chief Nilay Patel. The series finale aired on June 13, 2017, shortly before Walt’s well-deserved retirement. For more on what’s happening now (and next) in technology and gadgets, listen and subscribe to The Vergecast.

11/08/2018

Walt Mossberg reacts to the new MacBook Air on The Vergecast

Walt Mossberg joined The Vergecast this week to discuss his first impressions on Apple's updated Macbook Air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 sec
05/11/2018 · BONUS

Special edition: Walt and Nilay remember the iMac

Ctrl-Walt-Delete returns for a special episode all about the iMac 20th anniversary. Walt Mossberg and Nilay Patel reminisce on the introduction of Apple's iMac, and how it influenced the open web and computers going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

34 min
06/13/2017

Walt and Nilay sign off

On Friday, June 9th, Walt and Nilay recorded the final episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete live in front of an audience at the School of Visual Arts theatre in New York City. They also had a frequently mentioned special guest on the show, Dieter Bohn. This is the episode you’ve been waiting for. After a two-week break for Code Conference and Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Walt gave us his takeaways from the interviews at Code and the new products announced from Apple. Nilay and Dieter join Walt in speculating what’s next for their world of consumer tech and tech journalism, with a live Q&A as well. I’d like to take this moment to thank everyone who listened to any episode of the show, those who subscribed, those who read and commented on these posts, those who went to our live shows, and those who sent us feedback, insight, and intros for the show. This podcast became a success because of all of our listeners, and we greatly appreciate it. Stay tuned for more podcasts and audio projects from The Verge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 21m
05/25/2017

Walt and Nilay make tech vanish

Walt Mossberg’s final weekly column at The Verge before retirement was published today. Our beloved podcast Ctrl-Walt-Delete traditionally echoes his column, and this week’s episode (our 75th!) is no different. In our last episode recorded in studio, Walt and Nilay talk through Walt’s column and the future of tech. The show also focuses on each of the big tech companies and what is possibly in store for their future. This is an episode you are not going to want to miss. And I know what you’re thinking... the last show? Well, kind of. We are happy to announce that we are doing a live taping of Ctrl-Walt-Delete for our final show! Come hang out with Walt and Nilay at the School of Visual Arts in New York City on June 9th at 6PM ET. Stay tuned for more details and tickets on the site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
05/18/2017

Walt and Nilay I/O

Our news week edition of Ctrl-Walt-Delete continues! Google I/O 2017 kicked off on Wednesday, and we recorded this week's episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete immediately after the opening keynote to get it in to the episode for you. There was a lot that happened so Walt and Nilay break it down for you. Also, the duo talk a little bit about the Windows hack that was leaked from the NSA and what this could mean for Microsoft and software updates in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6m
05/10/2017

Walt and Nilay go to the Show

Our news week edition of Ctrl-Walt-Delete continues as the Echo Show, Amazon’s newest product with Alexa, was announced on Tuesday. Walt and Nilay look at the history of these gadgets, like the Chumby; the current competitors, like Harmon Kardon’s new speaker with Cortana; and also the future of ambient computing. Is Apple next in line to release an Amazon Echo competitor with Siri? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
05/04/2017

Walt and Nilay talk Apple, Microsoft and Verizon

Last week on the show, instead of focusing on a specific topic, Walt and Nilay went over some news in tech in that were of significance to them. Since that went over so well, we decided to do it again. This week on Ctrl-Walt-Delete, Walt and Nilay discuss earnings that Apple disclosed recently, the Microsoft event announcing new laptops, and Verizon’s public response to net neutrality. We’ve only got a few episodes left so take advantage of these new episodes while you can! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 12m
04/27/2017

Walt and Nilay on Twitter, Amazon and the FCC

This week, Walt took a week off from writing his column. However, we still have a brand-new episode of Ctrl-Walt-Delete for you! This episode focuses on what has been taking over the news in our world, Amazon’s newest product the Echo Look, Twitter’s revenue and growth, and the FCC’s plan to reverse Title II net neutrality. We’ve only got a few episodes left so take advantage of these new episodes while you can! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Walt Mossberg reacts to the new MacBook Air on The Vergecast

Walt Mossberg joined The Vergecast this week to discuss his first impressions on Apple's updated Macbook Air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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05/25/2017

Kobayashi

All good things must come to an end. That said, the natural outgrowth of this show is "The Bohn Zone" with Dieter Bohn. Please make that podcast happen.
Thanks for keeping it sharp!

05/19/2017

jw725

I'm really going to miss this podcast. After trying out a ton of tech podcasts over the years with disappointment, I stumbled on this one and was instantly hooked, looking forward to it every week. Walt and Nilay know their stuff, and listening to their analyses kept me sharpened both as a nerd and a consumer. Too many podcasts are either overly dry or so unprofessional that they degrade into an hour of inside jokes that are of no interest to anyone except the podcasters, but Walt and Nilay hit the sweet spot of balancing valuable insight with a light tone. Bravo fellas!
Love this show -- Waltercation is the best tech journalist I've ever read/listened to.

05/06/2017

rajeshbhusal

'nuff said.
Great chemistry between the hosts

05/03/2017

Charles rumm

you can't get Walt's tech perspective anywhere else. Thanks.
Fresh Perspectives Needed

05/04/2017

DarekMeridian11233

I just hope Nilay keeps doing this podcast after Mossberg retires. I understand the respect and reverence for the sage old newspaper man but it's seriously time for some fresh perspectives from someone who doesn't judge everything as it compares to Apple, Inc.
Sad to see it go

05/01/2017

Parkr

I hate tech journalism. It can be so vapid, a circle-jerk of wanna-be techies salivating over new tech or foaming at the mouth about this or that latest gossip. It's all the worst of the tabloids. Except this podcast. Walt Mossberg is the only technology journalist I can listen to or read without feeling like I just experienced an episode of Black Mirror. He is the pinnacle of credentialed, and he is a fairly modest writer. His loftiness is always hesitant, and comes with excellent rationalization and research. Walt & Nilay certainly discuss the latest trends but they recognize that simply following trends avoids the substance of the issue, so they devote time to the true substance. If there's no substance, then they spend maybe 5 minutes on it. If I wanted the same drivel as Hacker News, I'd read Hacker News. I don't, so I listen to this podcast. Its duration, content, and hosts are always excellent. My only hope is that more tech journalism finds this voice as Walt retires.
Six stars

04/25/2017

BBH8er

Congrats
Love this podcast.

04/23/2017

erock1837

Great chemistry, but more importantly, great knowledge, is what sets this podcast apart from others.
Best wishes

04/22/2017

Ginagina Smith

For a wonderful retirement, Walt. I will miss you...I have been following you since WSJ & don't know what I will do without you!
6 Stars

04/21/2017

tugboatsff

Love this podcast