Do Earbuds Need a Touchscreen and Last Minute Apple Predictions
Episode Description
This week there were a ton of fun and quirky gadgets to discuss including a pair of earbuds with a screen on the charging case and curved gaming monitors. Then Marques and Andrew discuss phone sales before giving some last-minute predictions of what they're most excited to see at the Apple event next week!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Earbuds with a touchscreen case 07:50 Bendable monitors and TV 15:50 Trivia question 1 16:54 Klayvio (Sponsored) 18:13 Pixel sales in the US 28:00 Top models of phones sold in 2022 31:23 Trivia question 2 32:38 Ad break 32:43 Last minute Apple predictions 42:30 Trivia Answers 47:29 Outro
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Brief Summary
JBL's new earbud case sparks debate, Google gains smartphone market share, and Apple event predictions discussed.
Key points
- JBL Earbud Case Controversy. The hosts debate whether the JBL earbud case with a screen is genius or terrible.
- Curvable Monitor Discussion. The hosts discuss the practicality and gimmickry of a monitor that can switch between flat and curved.
- Google Pixel's Market Growth. Google Pixel sees a significant increase in North American market share, now at 2%.
- Google Phone Launch. Excitement builds as the team discusses the launch of the new Google phone.
- Market Share Surprises. Discussion reveals surprising market share numbers for TCL and Motorola.
- Predictions for Google. Speculation on Google's market share growth with the upcoming Pixel 7.
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Episode highlights
- JBL Earbud Case ControversyThe hosts debate whether the JBL earbud case with a screen is genius or terrible.“This can only be two things: genius or absolutely terrible.”0:57Sep 2, 2022
- Curvable Monitor DiscussionThe hosts discuss the practicality and gimmickry of a monitor that can switch between flat and curved.“This gives you that option for both.”9:46Sep 2, 2022
- Google Pixel's Market GrowthGoogle Pixel sees a significant increase in North American market share, now at 2%.“Google increases NA market share by 300%.”18:37Sep 2, 2022
- Google Phone LaunchExcitement builds as the team discusses the launch of the new Google phone.“We made a sick Google phone!”21:44Sep 2, 2022
- Market Share SurprisesDiscussion reveals surprising market share numbers for TCL and Motorola.“TCL phones are surprisingly popular in North America.”24:56Sep 2, 2022
- Predictions for GoogleSpeculation on Google's market share growth with the upcoming Pixel 7.“I could see Google reaching five percent market share.”30:40Sep 2, 2022
- The Origin of BootingBooting is actually short for bootstrapping, a fun fact revealed during trivia.“Booting is short for bootstrapping.”46:30Sep 2, 2022
- Trivia TensionThe score is tight as the hosts compete in a trivia challenge.“The score is now Marquez six, Andrew seven.”47:21Sep 2, 2022
