Anish Kattukaran, Senior Director of Product Management for Google Home, shares insights into the exciting integration of Gemini AI into Nest products. He discusses how this upgrade enables smarter notifications and natural language search for enhanced home monitoring. The 'Help Me Create' feature simplifies smart home routines, while innovations in the Nest Learning Thermostat focus on energy efficiency. Kattukaran also touches on the seamless connectivity of low-powered devices and practical automation tips that make life easier and more enjoyable.

Kristi Bradford, a member of the Pixel Essentials team at Google, discusses the innovative Pixel Weather app. She highlights how AI personalizes weather information to fit individual needs. Listeners will learn about customizable data blocks and immersive haptic feedback that simulates real weather conditions. Bradford also dives into the design process, revealing insights into character choices and the app's unique features like minute-by-minute rain forecasts. The future of the app promises even more exciting updates based on user feedback.

In a captivating discussion, Sandra Guo, Google’s Product Manager for Android security, dives into the alarming rise of smartphone theft and how Android is fighting back. She outlines innovative features like Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock, which leverage AI to outsmart thieves. Sandra shares stories of real-world applications in Brazil and highlights the importance of protecting user data in unlocked devices. Tune in to learn how your Android can keep you and your information safe!

Get ready to experience audio like never before. In this episode, we explore the making of the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Colin Billings takes us behind the scenes, sharing the team's journey to create earbuds that are comfortable, sound incredible, and seamlessly integrate with Gemini. Discover how Google is pushing the boundaries of audio technology and redefining what's possible with earbuds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Presler, a Product Manager for the Pixel Watch, shares his exciting transition from Google Meet hardware to developing Pixel Watch 3. He discusses the inspiration behind its new sizes and colors, focusing on advanced fitness tracking features. Noah dives into how AI integration enhances personalized training plans and recovery insights. Additionally, he highlights the watch's practicality with innovative functionalities like offline Google Maps and using it as a digital key, making it an essential tool for health and daily navigation.

On the Made by Google podcast, Rachid chats with George Hwang about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. They discuss the phone's design, features, and who it's for. George highlights the slimmer build, better hinge, and improved display. He also details camera upgrades and unique foldable features. The episode ends with George sharing his top tip for multitasking on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rachid and Stephanie, a product manager for the Pixel 9 Pro, as they explore the latest and greatest features of Google's latest smartphones. From the stunning design and durable build to the cutting-edge Gemini Nano AI and powerful camera system, Stephanie provides an in-depth look at what makes the Pixel 9 Pro a standout device. Discover the magic behind features like Magic Editor, Call Notes, and satellite SOS, and learn how Gemini Nano enhances your Pixel experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Rakowski, the product manager behind Pixel, shares his journey from Gmail to hardware at Google. He reveals exciting insights on the new Pixel 9 series, featuring cutting-edge design and AI capabilities. Brian discusses the Pixel Watch 3's user-friendly design and key emergency detection tech. He highlights the Pixel Buds Pro 2's comfort and audio improvements. The 'Add Me' feature for hassle-free group photos adds a fun twist, making memories easier to capture. It’s an engaging glimpse into the future of Pixel innovations!

Special guests from Google discuss the Pixel 8a, highlighting its powerful AI capabilities, impressive camera, sustainability efforts, and accessible price point. The podcast delves into the design changes, AI features, advanced camera capabilities, security features, and use of recycled materials in construction.

Ready for a tech world where you can fix what you own?   Join us as we celebrate the Right to Repair movement, and push for a more sustainable and consumer-friendly future.We'll explore why repairing should be easy, affordable, and a joyful act of ownership and how Google is driving meaningful changes in legislation to support a consumer's right to repair.We'll uncover the hidden potential of the things we already have and how fixing them ourselves empowers us.  Plus, we'll spotlight a tech leader changing the game: Google's Pixel. Learn how Pixel is being designed from the ground up to make its phones easier to repair and help usher in a new era of repairable tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.