The Vergecast Amazon’s fall hardware event / Google’s Search On / Code Conference 2021
Oct 1, 2021
Alex Heath, a Senior Reporter at The Verge, joins to dissect the latest tech news from Amazon and Google. The discussion highlights Amazon's intriguing new products, including the controversial Astro robot and the revamped Echo Show 15. Heath also sheds light on the insightful trends from the Code Conference, exploring the impact of tech innovations on consumers. The podcast dives into the challenges of smart home integration, as well as Google's advancements in AI and their push for more context-driven searches.
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Dish Network's Celero 5G
- Dish Network launched its first phone, the Celero 5G, for Boost Mobile.
- This follows a Trump administration deal aiming to establish Dish as a fourth competitive wireless carrier.
Amazon Astro Robot
- Amazon's Astro robot, or "camera on wheels," offers home surveillance and basic Alexa functions.
- Its practicality and purpose are debated due to limited utility.
Defining a Robot
- Robots should automate tasks and interact with the physical world beyond movement.
- Astro lacks practical utility, resembling an RC car with Alexa, not a true robot.