Enjoy the archives of this retired, award-winning series from Christopher Thomas Plante and The Verge that explained technology bit by bit. The series finale aired December 6th, 2016, shortly before Chris re-joined Polygon as its executive editor. For more on what’s happening now (and next) in technology and gadgets, listen and subscribe to The Vergecast.
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How a computer the size of a credit card is changing education — and GameBoy emulators
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2016-06-07
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How people play Nintendo games on a computer, and why that's probably illegal
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2016-05-31
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What are graphics cards, and why do you want one?
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2016-05-24
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Everything you wanted to know about Drake, but were too afraid to ask
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2016-05-17
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Why movie theaters should and shouldn't be afraid of VOD
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2016-05-10
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Why the future of video games may be free-to-play
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2016-05-03
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What is a gadget blog, anyway?
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2016-04-28
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Why bots are the new big thing, and what that means for ordering pizza
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2016-04-19
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Why artificial intelligence is more important than ever and how it will change our lives
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2016-04-12
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What is Slack, why is everybody using it, and will it destroy my work-life balance?
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2016-04-05
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Wrestlemania: why you should watch, even if pro wrestling isn't your thing
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2016-03-29
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Everything you need to know about the Hyperloop, a potential transportation game-changer
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2016-03-15
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Dota 2: an explainer for newcomers and the confused family of addicts
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2016-03-04
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Before the driverless car, there was the PRT
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2016-03-01
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Encryption: what is it exactly, and who is right about it?
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2016-02-18
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Reusable rockets could send you to space — eventually
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2016-02-16
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It's time to give film cameras a second chance
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2016-02-09
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The Super Bowl: how to sound like an expert
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2016-02-02
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Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal: which service is right for you?
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2016-01-26
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What is Sundance?
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2016-01-19
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