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The Vergecast · October 1, 2026 · 27m

We answer your questions about an iPod comeback, an E Ink iPhone Duo, and more

David Imel

In this hotline episode, guest host David Imel fields listener questions about the resurgence of digital cameras, the possibility of an iPod comeback, E Ink smartphones like a hypothetical 'iPhone Duo,' and the cultural significance — or lack thereof — of the TI-84 graphing calculator in the world of tech nostalgia. The discussion surfaces how retro gadgets continue to capture imagination and why some devices achieve iconic status while others get left out. The Vergecast team takes a lighthearted look at what gets remembered and what gets iced out.

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Digital camera questions
Listeners asked about the current state and appeal of digital cameras, reflecting a broader interest in retro tech.
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iPod comeback speculation
A listener asked whether Apple might bring back the iPod, prompting discussion about the device's lasting cultural cachet.

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