Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Google's Epic Loss!
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Dec 15, 2023 Dive into chaos as the hosts tackle Google’s heavily edited Gemini video and the fallout from Epic’s courtroom showdown with Google. They discuss Apple’s takedown of the Beeper Mini and the intriguing updates to Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses. Nostalgic tech anecdotes surface alongside critiques of the transparency in Google’s AI demo. Wrap it up with some lighthearted trivia and banter that keeps the tech chat lively and engaging!
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Gemini Demo Editing
- Google's Gemini AI demo video was heavily edited, misleading viewers about its real-time capabilities.
- It showed curated prompts and responses, not a live interaction, sparking backlash.
Meta Glasses Multimodal Update
- Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses received an update, enabling multimodal AI functions like object recognition.
- Marques demonstrated the glasses identifying the podcast setting and a dog, showcasing real-world applications.
Beeper Mini Shutdown
- Beeper Mini, a workaround for iMessage on Android, was shut down by Apple shortly after launch.
- It resumed functionality but requires an Apple ID login, limiting its original appeal.