Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, and the complaint is as dramatic as you'd expect from a company that once sued a guy for having a pear-shaped logo. The allegations are serious, though many experts suggest they describe standard industry practices - which is a bit like suing a fish for being wet. The real question is whether Apple is genuinely threatened by a competitor or just looking to kick OpenAI while it's down, conveniently timed with the public beta of Apple's own new Siri AI. The Vergecast hosts Nilay and David dissect Apple's litigious history and ponder whether the new Siri is actually any good, or if it's just another excuse to sue someone.

The episode then dives into the week's gadget news, including leaks about OpenAI gadgets and Pixel phones, and OnePlus's decision to bail on the US and Europe. The Samsung-Apple duopoly continues to dominate the US market, making it nearly impossible for anyone else to break in - unless, of course, you just buy T-Mobile. The lightning round covers Brendan Carr, the chaos on X, the cracking face emoji, the foothills of the singularity, and more. In case you missed it, the team also ranked AI gadgets, listened to AI music, debated the Steam Machine review, and learned about AI detectors. Call the Vergecast Hotline at 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com to share your thoughts.