Top Shelf

David Pierce meets with The Verge's international editors to talk about some of their favorite devices. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=32387' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='32387-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

The Verge's David Pierce and Casey Newton get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and technology behind America's Cup. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=32015' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='32015-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

We spend a lot of time sitting in our homes or at work, staring at screens. But that's not all technology is; even the most rustic, most remote places are being touched by technology. Or, at least, they're being overrun by technology when the Top Shelf crew goes camping. This is Top Shelf. Join David Pierce and friends as they head out into the wilderness to discover how gadgets and technology affect camping — and whether that's a good thing or not. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=31691' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='31691-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

As people move into cities and as we continue to try and combat global warming, biking is becoming a more useful mode of transportation than ever — it's not just for exercise anymore. But bikes mostly look the same as they always have. There's plenty of technology under the hood, advances you might never notice but that will make you go faster, stay safer, and bike more conveniently than ever. And there are a few changes you'll notice as soon as your foot hits the pedal. This is Top Shelf. Join David Pierce and friends as they look into the future of two-wheeled transportation, and find out why it might be more high-tech than we think. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=31153' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='31153-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

You could always count how many laps you ran on the track. But now you know how many steps you took, how many calories you burned, what your bowels were doing at the time, and whether or not that pasta you ate is really helping. With the right apps and gadgets, there's nothing you can't track about yourself. But what happens when our lives become a series of numbers and charts? This is Top Shelf. Join David Pierce and friends as they look inside the "quantified self" phenomenon, and try to figure out who will be the Google of our bowel movements. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=30957' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='30957-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

Google used to just be a search engine. Now it makes software, hardware, apps, and everything in between. Google wants to be on your TV, in your bag, in your pocket, and in front of your face. Last week, we saw what's next from Google — a new Nexus 7, the crazy Chromecast dongle, and a lineup of Droid phones that hint at the future of Android. This is Top Shelf. Join David Pierce and Nilay Patel as they survey the Google landscape, debate what a tablet is really for anyway, and wonder why in the world the Droid Mini exists. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=30651' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='30651-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

We're not living in the Jetson's world, at least not yet. But that doesn't mean there's not amazing innovation happening right where we sleep, eat, watch TV, and brush our teeth. Our houses can already be smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable than ever - you just have to know where to look. This is Top Shelf. Join David Pierce and friends as they step inside the home of the future - and the home we can have tomorrow. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=30349' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='30349-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

First movies talked. Then they came in color. Now they come in 3D and in IMAX. And the Oculus Rift might be ushering in a future filled with virtual reality headsets, and worlds more immersive and interactive than we've ever seen before. This is Top Shelf, a weekly show from the Verge where we look at the past, present, and future of technology. Join David Pierce and guests as they look at how our movies will become like games, and our games will become like real life. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=30103' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='30103-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

First movies talked. Then they came in color. Now they come in 3D and in IMAX. And the Oculus Rift might be ushering in a future filled with virtual reality headsets, and worlds more immersive and interactive than we've ever seen before. This is Top Shelf, a weekly show from the Verge where we look at the past, present, and future of technology. Join David Pierce and guests as they look at how our movies will become like games, and our games will become like real life.

The future of TV doesn't just rest in Netflix's hands, or Comcast's. Small companies like Boxee and Aereo are finding new ways for us to watch the channels and shows we've always loved — and do it whether we're on our phone or in our living room. But from Comcast to ABC to the FCC, there are barriers everywhere. So how are we going to watch TV in the future? This is Top Shelf, a weekly show from The Verge where we talk about consumer electronics past, present, and future. Join David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Greg Sandoval as we try to figure out what's happening to the boob tube. <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=25979' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='25979-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

The future of TV doesn't just rest in Netflix's hands, or Comcast's. Small companies like Boxee and Aereo are finding new ways for us to watch the channels and shows we've always loved — and do it whether we're on our phone or in our living room. But from Comcast to ABC to the FCC, there are barriers everywhere. So how are we going to watch TV in the future? This is Top Shelf, a weekly show from The Verge where we talk about consumer electronics past, present, and future. Join David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Greg Sandoval as we try to figure out what's happening to the boob tube.

Join David Pierce and Nilay Patel as they explore the newest devices running Intel's latest CPU, codenamed Haswell. The processor promises better battery life, improved gaming performance, and even smoother day-to-day computing. We're here to bring you all the details, so tune in! <iframe src='http://www.theverge.com/videos/iframe?id=25729' frameborder='0' seamless='true' marginwidth='0' mozallowfullscreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' name='25729-chorus-video-iframe'></iframe>

Top Shelf 014: Alive and Haswell

At E3 2013, we saw the future. The future of video games. The future of the PS4 and the Xbox. The future of angrily yelling at random people while we massacre them in Halo. And maybe, just maybe, the future of how we'll watch TV, play games, and hang out with our friends. We're in Los Angeles, and this is Top Shelf, where we look into the gadgets that are taking over our lives and living rooms whether we like it or not. Just make sure you watch this episode with the volume down. Your Kinect might hear you.

At E3 2013, we saw the future. The future of video games. The future of the PS4 and the Xbox. The future of angrily yelling at random people while we massacre them in *Halo.* And maybe, just maybe, the future of how we'll watch TV, play games, and hang out with our friends. We're in Los Angeles, and this is Top Shelf, where we look into the gadgets that are taking over our lives and living rooms whether we like it or not. Just make sure you watch this episode with the volume down. Your Kinect might hear you.