Broken iPhones and Meta Quest 3
Episode Description
This week was a long one! Not only did Marques, Andrew, and David discuss the killing of Google Podcasts (shocker), Spotify using AI to translate podcasts, and iPhone 15 overheating issues, but they also go over everything from last weeks Microsoft event and the Meta event. Techtember is ending with a bang and the busy season rolls right through into Techtober with no break! The gadgets just keeping coming. Hope you enjoy!
Editor's Note: I messed up Andrew's score in the video graphic. He actually has 5!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Google Killing Google Podcast 05:36 Spotify Podcast Translations Using AI 11:36 iPhones Overheating 24:55 Pixel 8 Feature Leaks 35:26 Trivia question 36:12 Wix (Sponsored) 37:11 Microsoft Event Recap 59:13 Trivia question 01:00:23 Ad break 01:00:25 Meta Event Recap 01:36:00 Trivia answers 01:41:05 Outro
Links: Google kills Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/ripgooglepodcasts iPhone 15 Review: https://bit.ly/iphone15reviewmkbhd Spotify AI Translations: https://bit.ly/spotifyAIpodcasts 9to5Google Pixel Leak: https://bit.ly/pixel8leakagain iPhoneDo Overheating Video: https://bit.ly/iphonedoiphone15 JerryRigEverything iPhone15 Pro Max video: https://bit.ly/Jerryrigeverythingiphone15promax AppleTrack Drop Test: https://bit.ly/iphone15droptest Microsoft Event Coverage: https://bit.ly/microsofteventroundup
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses iPhone 15 Pro overheating, Google Podcasts discontinuation, Microsoft Surface event highlights, and Meta's AI chatbot announcements.
Key points
- Spotify's AI Translation. Spotify's new feature will translate podcaster voices into different languages using AI.
- Durability Issues with iPhone 15. A review unit of the iPhone 15 cracked after a minor drop, raising durability concerns.
- Durability Testing Insights. Discussion on the durability of the new iPhone models and testing methods.
- Pixel 8 Face Swap Feature. Exploring a new feature that allows users to swap faces in photos.
- Microsoft Surface Event Recap. Overview of the Microsoft Surface event and its focus on AI advancements.
- AI's Emotional Insight. An AI claims to understand emotional states based on email content, raising trust issues.
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Episode highlights
- Spotify's AI TranslationSpotify's new feature will translate podcaster voices into different languages using AI.“Spotify is partnering with OpenAI to translate podcast voices.”5:34Sep 29, 2023
- Durability Issues with iPhone 15A review unit of the iPhone 15 cracked after a minor drop, raising durability concerns.“I cracked a phone for the first time in years!”20:54Sep 29, 2023
- Durability Testing InsightsDiscussion on the durability of the new iPhone models and testing methods.“The fact that on the pro Max he could bend it with his thumbs was kind of crazy!”22:20Sep 29, 2023
- Pixel 8 Face Swap FeatureExploring a new feature that allows users to swap faces in photos.“How would you describe it?”25:12Sep 29, 2023
- Microsoft Surface Event RecapOverview of the Microsoft Surface event and its focus on AI advancements.“They clearly flexing their open AI partnership!”38:46Sep 29, 2023
- AI's Emotional InsightAn AI claims to understand emotional states based on email content, raising trust issues.“It seems like you're kind of depressed.”45:35Sep 29, 2023
- AI Integration in WindowsMicrosoft's commitment to AI is evident with dedicated chips in new devices.“It's actually kind of insane how quickly Windows went from having nothing to do with AI.”54:30Sep 29, 2023
- Quest 3: A Mixed Reality Game ChangerThe Quest 3 is set to revolutionize mixed reality with enhanced features and accessibility.“This is definitely their reaction to Apple.”1:03:12Sep 29, 2023
