Unpacking Google's Competitive Landscape and the Pixel 9 Pro Review

This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Engadget's reviews on Google's Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones. Are they really a step up from last year's devices? And how do they compare to Samsung's latest? Also, we chat about a few stories from Gamescom 2024, including Microsoft's Indiana Jones game heading to the PS5, as well as the wild launch of Black Myth: Wukong.

Google approaches smartphone perfection with the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro – 0:58

Gamescom highlights: Indiana Jones, AI NPCs and Black Myth: Wukong – 22:15

xMEMS’ 1mm ultrasonic ‘fan on a chip’ breakthrough could enable super-thin devices – 49:31

San Francisco city attorney takes aim at AI deepfake pornography – 52:29

Chik-Fil-A wants to start a streaming service. Yes, you read that correctly – 52:52.

British Billionaire Mike Lynch, founder of tech firm Autonomy, found dead in the wreckage of his yacht – 55:48

Pop culture picks – 1:00:18