The Engadget Podcast cover image

The Engadget Podcast

Apple's Genmoji are AI disappointments

Dec 12, 2024
01:08:42

At long last, iPhone users have access to Apple's AI image generation tools, Genmoji (for customized emoji) and Image Playground. But based on our testing, these Apple Intelligence features aren't fully baked. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss why these AI tools aren't very useful and dive into some of Apple's most egregious image generation fails.

 

iOS 18.2 AI image generation arrives half baked. Genmoji are fun, but weird – 1:13

OpenAI’s Sora video generation model was finally released – 37:17

GM kills its Cruise robotaxi project – 45:43

Google’s Gemini 2.0 is now available for preview – 49:51

Tiktok is running out of options to avoid a ban in the U.S. – 57:36

Working on – 1:00:04

Pop culture picks – 1:02:20

 

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode