Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and a lot of AI
Episode Description
Techtober starts off with a bang! This week, Google had an event where it (officially) announced all of its products! Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with the Pixel Buds Pro update and the new Pixel Watch 2 before going deep on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. They talk about everything from the new camera system to the scary good AI features that Google is putting in its smartphones. Of course, we wrap it all up with some Google-themed trivia. There's a lot to get into. Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:01 Pixel Buds update 11:37 Pixel Watch 2 19:09 Bard and Assistant 31:44 Trivia 32:59 Babbel (Sponsored) 33:56 Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro 46:29 Trivia 46:55 Netsuite (Sponsored) 48:07 New Pixel Camera Features 01:14:21 Trivia Answers 01:20:06 Outro
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses Google's latest announcements, including the Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and AI features in Google Assistant.
Key points
- Pixel Buds Update. New colors and context-aware ambient mode enhance the Pixel Buds experience.
- Pixel Watch 2 Features. The new Pixel Watch 2 boasts improved sensors and safety features.
- AI Features in Arc Browser. The Arc browser introduces useful AI features, including webpage summarization and citation.
- Supercharged Google Assistant. The new Bard integration aims to enhance Google Assistant's capabilities, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Quality of Life Tech Updates. The focus on usability improvements in tech is seen as a significant advancement.
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Launch. The new Pixel phones come with higher prices and upgraded features, including a new Tensor chip.
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Episode highlights
- Pixel Buds UpdateNew colors and context-aware ambient mode enhance the Pixel Buds experience.“It takes like a good second and a half to kick in.”3:00Oct 6, 2023
- Pixel Watch 2 FeaturesThe new Pixel Watch 2 boasts improved sensors and safety features.“Safety check could make so many people safer.”14:03Oct 6, 2023
- AI Features in Arc BrowserThe Arc browser introduces useful AI features, including webpage summarization and citation.“Hey summarize this web page for me!”23:44Oct 6, 2023
- Supercharged Google AssistantThe new Bard integration aims to enhance Google Assistant's capabilities, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.“It's basically just like a supercharged Google Assistant.”24:48Oct 6, 2023
- Quality of Life Tech UpdatesThe focus on usability improvements in tech is seen as a significant advancement.“This is like the quality of life for Tech.”30:45Oct 6, 2023
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro LaunchThe new Pixel phones come with higher prices and upgraded features, including a new Tensor chip.“Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are more expensive than last year.”33:59Oct 6, 2023
- Call Screening ImprovementsThe new call screening feature offers a more human-like voice and context-aware responses.“The new call is both much more human sounding.”41:22Oct 6, 2023
- Google Assistant's New VoiceThe new Google Assistant voice sounds more human and may keep callers on the line longer.“It sounds like a human and the person probably doesn't even think twice.”41:41Oct 6, 2023
