Thoughts on Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Meta Quest Pro!
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1:14:43
- Full Episode
The reviews are in! Marques, Andrew, and David all had the new Pixel phones and watches so they were able to each talk about their experiences with the products. After that, they get into the new Meta Quest Pro and talk about the metaverse and of course Among Us in VR. There's a lot to get into this week and of course, we have trivia questions! Hope you enjoy.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Apple Watch crash detection being triggered on rollercoasters 07:25 The death of Stadia and Chromebooks for gaming 17:09 Trivia question 18:06 Indeed (Sponsored) 19:02 Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro 36:48 Pixel Watch discussion 57:04 Trivia question 58:08 Zocdoc (Sponsored) 59:21 Meta Quest Pro thoughts 01:01:38 Trivia answers 01:13:05 Outro
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Brief Summary
Hosts review Pixel 7, discuss Apple Watch issues, and analyze Stadia's shutdown.
Key points
- Apple Watch's Roller Coaster Mishap. Apple Watch's crash detection feature is being triggered by roller coaster rides, leading to increased emergency calls.
- Stadia's Closure. Google officially announces the closure of Stadia, raising questions about the future of cloud gaming.
- Matte Aluminum vs. Jewelry Look. The matte aluminum finish is preferred for its sleekness and less fingerprint visibility.
- Pixel 7 Experience. The Pixel 7 addresses the issues of its predecessor, the Pixel 6, with improved performance and battery life.
- Battery Life Comparison. The Pixel 7 boasts impressive battery life, lasting through a full day of use.
- Overall Satisfaction with Pixel 7. Users express high satisfaction with the Pixel 7, highlighting its performance and features.
Episode highlights
- Apple Watch's Roller Coaster MishapApple Watch's crash detection feature is being triggered by roller coaster rides, leading to increased emergency calls.“It's the perfect storm for false alarms!”2:53Oct 14, 2022
- Stadia's ClosureGoogle officially announces the closure of Stadia, raising questions about the future of cloud gaming.“Stadia's dead rip, no big surprise.”7:35Oct 14, 2022
- Matte Aluminum vs. Jewelry LookThe matte aluminum finish is preferred for its sleekness and less fingerprint visibility.“I like matte aluminum better.”21:06Oct 14, 2022
- Pixel 7 ExperienceThe Pixel 7 addresses the issues of its predecessor, the Pixel 6, with improved performance and battery life.“This phone is just what the six kind of should have been.”24:07Oct 14, 2022
- Battery Life ComparisonThe Pixel 7 boasts impressive battery life, lasting through a full day of use.“Battery life has been fantastic.”25:00Oct 14, 2022
- Overall Satisfaction with Pixel 7Users express high satisfaction with the Pixel 7, highlighting its performance and features.“I love the seven.”36:41Oct 14, 2022
- First Generation RefinementThe Pixel Watch is a promising first attempt but needs refinement. "I think it's got the right moves but it just needs a little bit of refinement."“I think it's a really great first attempt.”45:02Oct 14, 2022
- Integration Issues with FitbitThe integration of Fitbit feels disjointed on the Pixel Watch. "It just doesn't feel cohesive enough."“I think they should just rename Fitbit to Google Fitbit.”45:20Oct 14, 2022
