The Chaotic Charm of Tech Events

It’s Pixel week. Jake, Vee, and Allison are chatting about all things Google. First, there’s the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold, which get a mix of hardware upgrades (dust-proofing on a foldable!) and downgrades (a worse camera on the Pixel 10?) and a ton of new AI features, including Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom, which puts AI right inside the camera app. Next, there’s the Pixel Watch 4, Fitbit’s AI fitness coach, the Pixel Buds 2A, and a tease of Google’s next smart home speaker. Finally, we wrap it up with the Thunder Round and a discussion of Hank Green’s Focus Friend, Ricoh’s GR IV, Netflix’s new content strategy, Masimo’s attempt to sue over the Apple Watch again, and most importantly, Chipotle’s drone delivery.

Further reading:

• The Made by Google event felt like being sucked into an episode of Wandavision
• The Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro come with magnets, a new chip, and AI everywhere
• The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable 
• Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn’t last 
• The best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup
• The Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera 
• The magnets are the coolest thing about the Pixel 10
• Google is launching its first magnetic wireless charging accessories 
• Building a more empathetic big phone. 
• The Pixel Pro 10 phones include a certified Thread radio.
• Google’s Pixel Watch 4 has big ideas — and an even bigger focus on AI 
• Fitbit’s AI health coach is the first I might actually be interested in
• The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
• Google’s Pixel Buds 2A add Gemini, noise cancellation, and a replaceable battery 
• Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting new AI-powered features in September
• Gemini for Home is Google’s biggest smart home play in years
• Is that a new Nest smart speaker I spy?
• Hank Green’s Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time 
• Now Masimo is suing US Customs over Apple Watch imports 
• Ricoh GR IV will cost $1500
• It's Raining Chips & Guac: Chipotle Is Testing Drone Delivery
• YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series
• YouTube star Ms. Rachel is coming to Netflix
• The Duffer Brothers are joining the Paramount family

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