Tech experts Huyen, Jason, Mishaal, and Ron discuss Google's massive re-org impacting Android, Meta's Horizon OS, AI tools on YouTube, Nothing Ear Aid earbuds review, Huawei P70 series, Google Maps EV features, and more exciting tech updates.
Google reorganizes divisions with AI focus, Meta introduces Horizon OS based on Android for partners.
Nothing Ear 1 earbuds offer unique design with active noise cancellation, Pixel Watch user values Google One VPN for customization features.
Deep dives
Nothing Ear 1 Earbuds Review
The Nothing Ear 1 earbuds offer a standout design with bright yellow coloring, transparent case, and comfortable silicone ear tips. At $99, they provide great value, supporting features like active noise cancellation, three noise cancellation modes, including transparency, and chat TPT as an assistant option. They boast excellent battery life, IP54 water resistance for the earbuds, and IPX2 for the case. The pinch controls may take some getting used to, but overall, these earbuds deliver a fantastic experience.
Google One's VPN Usage
One Pixel watch user shared that Google One's VPN was a key reason for subscribing to the service. Despite potential burn-in issues, the user was able to use the feel the wear app to set a ringtone on the Pixel watch, providing some level of customization.
New Home Control Screensaver in Android 15
A user repurposed a Samsung Galaxy A10 to control smart lights, facing issues with the Google Home app. The upcoming home control screensaver in Android 15 is expected to address these issues by preventing screen burn-in and reducing the need for frequent app reopenings.
We're into the quiet period before Google I/O, but that doesn't stop Google from doing a massive re-org that affects Android dramatically. Huyen, Jason, Mishaal and Ron break it all down and get a little emotional about saying goodbye to Hiroshi Lockheimer.