The Vergecast · August 24, 2026 · 25m

We play a brutal quiz of our gadget memories

David Pierce, Nilay Patel, Sean Hollister, Travis Larchuk

In an episode taped before David Pierce's leave, producer Travis Larchuk quizzes David, Nilay Patel, and Sean Hollister on their memories of old gadgets like the BlackBerry. The game reveals the personal connections and nostalgia people form with their devices and the launch dates that shaped their tech lives.

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The Personal Memory of Gadget Launches

The quiz about old gadgets like the BlackBerry taps into a surprising amount of emotional connection tied to device launches.

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Gadget Memory as Relational History

The game format highlights how shared gadget history creates a common language among tech journalists.

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