Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and a lot of AI
Oct 6, 2023
This week, the hosts dive into Google's exciting announcements, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro's impressive camera upgrades and AI innovations. They discuss the new Pixel Watch 2 and the updated Pixel Buds, highlighting enhancements in health tracking and audio features. There's a lively debate on the implications of AI advancements on communication and authenticity. The conversation also touches on quirky innovations like a thermometer app, plus trivia that blends Google nostalgia with humor. Dive in for tech insights and laughs!
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Pixel Buds Pro Update Experience
- Andrew Manganelli found the Pixel Buds Pro update's context-aware ambient mode good but slow.
- It takes a couple of seconds to switch between noise cancellation and transparency.
Ambient Mode Needs Perfection
- David Imel suggests that the context-aware ambient mode needs to be perfect, not just good.
- It can be awkward to talk to someone with earbuds in, and this feature aims to resolve that.
Earbuds vs. Headphones
- Over-ear headphones signal a desire for isolation, while earbuds might not.
- A subculture exists where wearing earbuds during conversations is normal.