The Vergecast

Google's AI-stuffed Pixel 10 event

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Aug 22, 2025
Discover the latest Pixel 10 lineup, including powerful AI features like ProRes Zoom that transform photography. The episode also dives into quirky event highlights and the chaotic atmosphere of tech launches. Learn about the innovative Pixel Watch 4 and Fitbit's personalized AI health coach. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted discussion on Chipotle’s whimsical drone delivery concept. These tech-savvy hosts keep things entertaining with rapid-fire insights on various emerging trends and shifts in the digital landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Keynote Felt Like A TV Taped Show

  • Google staged the Pixel launch like a TV show with Jimmy Fallon and celebrity bits that felt performative.
  • Victoria Song and Jake both described the event as surreal and aimed at viral moments rather than technical deep dives.
INSIGHT

Magnets And Chip Over Design

  • Pixel 10 lineup keeps prices similar but swaps internal upgrades like Tensor G5 and Qi2 magnets.
  • The magnets (Qi2) and new chip are core differentiators rather than dramatic external redesigns.
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Camera Tradeoffs Across Models

  • Google shuffled camera hardware across models, adding telephoto to the Pixel 10 but downgrading other sensors.
  • Allison flagged this as a confusing product differentiation that trusts software to compensate for weaker hardware.
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