The Vergecast Google's Rick Osterloh shows off new Pixel and Nest hardware
Oct 16, 2019
Rick Osterloh, SVP of Devices & Services at Google, shares insights into the latest Pixel and Nest hardware at a recent event. He highlights innovations like the new Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, and Nest Mini, emphasizing features such as gesture controls and health tracking with the Soli technology. The discussion also dives into marketing strategies aimed at converting users from competitors, the future of ARM in laptops, and the integration of Nest Wi-Fi in the smart home ecosystem. Expect humor around personal tech habits and advancements in smartphone photography!
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Pixel 4 Marketing
- The Pixel 4 is a true flagship phone with many new features like face lock, Soli, and a high refresh rate screen.
- Google is increasing marketing efforts to boost sales.
Converting Phone Users
- The phone market is saturated, requiring conversion of users from other ecosystems or brands.
- Google aims to make the Pixel easy to use for first-time users and provides support for easy conversion.
Soli's Future
- Soli, Google's radar technology, is a long-term commitment for phones and other devices.
- It has potential applications in gestures, sleep tracking, and heartbeat detection.