We Skipped the Pixel Event
- Aug 14, 2026
- 1:37:16
- Full Episode
This week, it's all about the Google Pixel 11. First, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the Made by Google event itself before getting into the new HiLight glow feature. Then it's all about the new Pixel 11 phones. They wrap it up talking about the new Pixel Watch 5 earbuds and the Google Pixel Tag. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:49 - Did they even test this? 00:11:33 - Google Assistant is no more 00:14:31 - Made by Google Event 00:25:11 - HiLight 00:36:21 - Framer (Sponsored) 00:37:48 - New Pixel 11 Phones 01:00:47 - Pixel Tag & Pixel Watch 5 & Pixel Buds 2 01:13:05 - Glaze (Sponsored) 01:14:08 - Quince (Sponsored) 01:15:34 - Software and camera features 01:31:42 - Trivia scores
Links: 9to5Google - Google Assistant shutting down: https://9to5google.com/2026/08/04/google-assistant-september-2026-shutdown/ MKBHD - Pixel 11 Impressions video: https://youtu.be/o4SSoURPODY?si=fnPn8cheM6bp1I_j
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Brief Summary
The Waveform Podcast discusses the Pixel 11 launch, new features, and experiences from the solar eclipse in Spain.
Key points
- Total Solar Eclipse Podcast. Recorded a podcast episode during a total solar eclipse in Spain.
- Gemini's New Features. The new Gemini assistant is here, but is it really better?
- Breaking the Embargo. The conversation dives into the implications of breaking embargoes on tech events, highlighting how it affects viewership and content consumption.
- The New Highlight Feature. A breakdown of Google's new highlight feature on the Pixel phone, which has sparked frustration among users.
- Pixel 11's Incremental Upgrades. The Pixel 11 offers slight improvements over the Pixel 10, but is it enough?
- Price Increase for Pixel 11. The base model of the Pixel 11 starts at a higher price with more storage.
Episode highlights
- Total Solar Eclipse PodcastRecorded a podcast episode during a total solar eclipse in Spain.“Not only did we watch it, we recorded a podcast episode right in front of it.”1:14Aug 14, 2026
- Gemini's New FeaturesThe new Gemini assistant is here, but is it really better?“Gemini is AI and can make mistakes, including about people.”11:55Aug 14, 2026
- Breaking the EmbargoThe conversation dives into the implications of breaking embargoes on tech events, highlighting how it affects viewership and content consumption.“This 8 hour gap is like one of the first times we've seen something like this.”17:20Aug 14, 2026
- The New Highlight FeatureA breakdown of Google's new highlight feature on the Pixel phone, which has sparked frustration among users.“This is such an opportunity for such a win.”28:15Aug 14, 2026
- Pixel 11's Incremental UpgradesThe Pixel 11 offers slight improvements over the Pixel 10, but is it enough?“Phones are incremental nowadays.”38:06Aug 14, 2026
- Price Increase for Pixel 11The base model of the Pixel 11 starts at a higher price with more storage.“They said, 'By the way, it also starts at the price of last year's 256, $900.'”48:44Aug 14, 2026
- Pixel Pricing ShockThe starting price for the new Pixel is a staggering $900, raising eyebrows.“I never thought I would see a $900 starting Pixel.”51:06Aug 14, 2026
- Durability ClaimsThe new foldable phone boasts unprecedented durability, claiming it's nearly unbreakable.“This is the most durable fold.”58:14Aug 14, 2026
