Welcome to today's episode of The Vergecast! I’m your host, and today we're diving into an innovative new player in the automotive world: Slate Auto. Unlike traditional car companies that launch with luxury vehicles, Slate is shaking things up with its first offering—the Slate Truck. This pickup is aimed at budget-conscious buyers, priced under $20,000, and it’s stripped down to the essentials: no stereo, no paint, and minimal options. Tim Stevens, freelance tech and auto journalist, joins us to discuss Slate’s unique manufacturing process and their focus on customizability. As Tim mentions, "This might be exactly what we’ve been looking for."

Additionally, we’ll explore screen time habits with Casey Johnston from the She’s a Beast newsletter. She shares insights from her months-long journey to rethink her smartphone use.

Finally, we’ll tackle a question from our Vergecast Hotline about finding the right alternative to the MacBook Air in the Windows ecosystem.

Stay tuned for all this and more!
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