This is the Best Android Update Ever
- Jun 19, 2026
- 1:38:40
- Full Episode
Marques, Andrew, and David start this episode off by diving straight into the new Snap Specs . Then it's all about the new Google Home Speaker with Gemini and everything Android 17. They wrap it up by talking about the proposed U.K social media legislation as well as the ongoing Anthropic vs U.S government debacle. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:34 - Did they even test this? 00:11:07 - Snap Specs smart glasses 00:24:33 - XReal Android XR 00:28:38 - Matter 1.6 00:38:53 - Shopify (Sponsored) 00:39:55 - Google Home Speaker is finally hear 00:51:37 - Android 17 Launched 01:02:09 - Porsche Fake Gear Shift 01:12:27 - Framer (Sponsored) 01:13:36 - UK Social Media ban 01:24:37 - U.S vs Anthropic cont. 01:28:45 - Trivia Score
Links: Snap Specs: https://www.specs.com/ AWE XR - Snap Specs reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsqQG4iiK2Y CNBC - Interview with Evan Spiegel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9OzwbeQ_6g Google Home Speaker: https://store.google.com/product/google_home_speaker? In Depth Tech Reviews - Android 17 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuGmnxmS660 Reddit - Android 17 Megathread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1u7l1cw/android_17_is_out_and_heres_all_the_features/ The Verge - Inside the fight over Claude: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/950412/anthropic-trump-adminstration-claude-mythos-fable-5-export-controls
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses Google's Android 17, Snap's AR glasses, and smart home updates, highlighting their features and implications for users.
Key points
- YouTube UI Controversy. Discussion about YouTube's recent UI changes and their impact on user experience.
- AR Glasses Unveiled. Snapchat reveals new AR glasses priced at $2,200, but are they worth it?
- The Vision Pro Comparison. Analyzing the technological advancements packed into the glasses compared to competitors.
- The Utility Question. Debating the real-world utility and appeal of the AR glasses for everyday consumers.
- The Lamp Debate. A surprising conversation about the absence of lamps in a home.
- Google's Pricing Strategy. A theory on why Google charges for features that could be free.
Episode highlights
- YouTube UI ControversyDiscussion about YouTube's recent UI changes and their impact on user experience.“This is just a straight up UI issue!”5:18Jun 19, 2026
- AR Glasses UnveiledSnapchat reveals new AR glasses priced at $2,200, but are they worth it?“They are a little tiny bit smaller, but they still look quite large.”11:54Jun 19, 2026
- The Vision Pro ComparisonAnalyzing the technological advancements packed into the glasses compared to competitors.“These glasses are 130 something g and the Vision Pro is 7 or 800 g.”18:16Jun 19, 2026
- The Utility QuestionDebating the real-world utility and appeal of the AR glasses for everyday consumers.“People need to get that utility curb up there.”28:06Jun 19, 2026
- The Lamp DebateA surprising conversation about the absence of lamps in a home.“You don't have a single lamp in your house?”37:32Jun 19, 2026
- Google's Pricing StrategyA theory on why Google charges for features that could be free.“I think I buy.”48:45Jun 19, 2026
- At a Glance RemovedThe removal of the 'At a Glance' widget has been celebrated as life-changing.“This is life-changing.”52:44Jun 19, 2026
- Electric Car Sound EmulationPorsche's new electric car adds fake gear shifts to emulate gas car sounds.“Why are we emulating gas car things?”1:03:01Jun 19, 2026
