David Imel

Jen Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer at The Verge, shares insights from her experience with the AI-powered Alexa Plus, highlighting its evolution and new capabilities. David Imel, co-host of Waveform, discusses the revival of compact cameras, focusing on Sony's RX1R III. The conversation takes a quirky turn as they explore Grok, an AI companion that raises questions about emotional connections with technology. They dive into the implications of AI in our homes and the fascinating intersections of nostalgia in photography.

David Imel, co-host of the Waveform Podcast, joins the discussion to explore Amazon's AI-powered Alexa Plus. The conversation highlights its smart capabilities for everyday tasks like ride bookings. They also dive into the competitive landscape of AI voice assistants, touching on user adoption challenges. Additionally, the latest camera innovations, including Sigma's minimalist BF model, bring a quirky flair to the tech talk. Finally, the lightning round critiques changes in social media platforms and their impact on user experience.

David Imel, a tech expert, joins the conversation to dive into the various bugs plaguing the Pixel 6 Pro, contrasting its frustrations with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. They explore the social implications of messaging platforms like iMessage and RCS, especially in the context of dating and the impact of the 'green bubble' stigma. The discussion also touches on Intel’s new Alder Lake chipset innovations and how they stack up against Apple's M1, wrapped up with a fun segment on Wordle and favorite snacks!

Tech reviewer and YouTuber David Imel joins the hosts to dissect Google I/O updates for Android, discussing Gemini AI technologies, Sony Xperia releases, Motorola Razr leaks, and new Android Ecosystem features like Project Gameface. The conversation also covers community feedback, Google Maps settings, and AI innovations showcased at the event.

David Imel joins the hosts to dive into the world of electric vehicle commercials from the Super Bowl, highlighting innovative ads that blend humor with nostalgia. They discuss GM's clever use of pop culture to sell EVs and how these ads reflect shifting automotive trends. The conversation then shifts to the complexities of Android and iMessage reactions, unpacking the quirks of cross-platform messaging. Finally, they explore a glitch in AT&T's trade-in program, revealing how customers benefited from unexpected trade-in values.