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The Pixel 10's AI screamed at us
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Key takeaways
- The Google Pixel 10 introduces innovative AI features, but their practical utility in everyday use remains questioned.
- Dish's struggles illustrate the challenges in the mobile carrier industry, while Intel's new government partnership raises concerns about corporate independence.
- The rapid-fire Thunder Round discusses cultural phenomena like K-Pop Demon Hunters, evolving technology in delivery systems, and the potential pitfalls of AI in customer service.
Summary
Pixel 10: A Deep Dive into AI Features
The team discusses their experiences testing the Google Pixel 10, focusing on its AI capabilities. They delve into features like live phone call translations and Pro Res Zoom, which enhances photos zoomed in up to 100x. The conversation reveals mixed reactions, with some expressing excitement about the AI improvements while others remain skeptical about its real-world application.
Tech Industry Turmoil: Dish, Intel, and Elon Musk
The podcast shifts gears to address significant developments in the tech industry, including Dish's setbacks in becoming a major mobile carrier, Intel's new partnership with the US government after taking a 10% stake, and Elon Musk's legal battles involving Apple and OpenAI. The discussion provides insights into the challenges these companies face and the implications for consumers.
The Thunder Round: Rapid Fire Topics
Wrapping up the episode, the hosts jump into a Thunder Round, discussing various topics such as the success of K-Pop Demon Hunters as a Netflix film, YouTube Shorts' AI experimentation, Google's new verification for Android developers, Taco Bell's challenges with drive-through AI, and a comedic take on a mobile delivery locker for groceries. This segment highlights the intersection of technology, culture, and consumer needs.
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Show notes
The Pixel 10 is in the house, and we’ve been testing them for over a week now. Allison and Vee sit down with Jake to discuss their tests — the good, the bad, and the poorly translated. They demo the Pixel 10's live phone call translations and dive into Pro Res Zoom, which uses AI to enhance photos zoomed in up to 100x. Then, it’s time to talk Dish, Intel, and Elon. Dish is giving up on being a major mobile carrier, Intel is now partially owned by the US government, and Elon has filed a questionable lawsuit against Apple. Finally, we wrap up with a Thunder Round to discuss K-Pop Demon Hunters, YouTube Shorts’ secret “AI,” Android’s registration requirement for developers, Taco Bell’s drive through AI attempt, and a delivery locker on wheels.
Further reading:
Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event is set for September 9th
Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier
The Trump administration promised a fourth wireless carrier — America got a hot mess instead
US government takes 10 percent stake in Intel in exchange for money it was already on the hook for
Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple
Elon Musk’s xAI quietly dropped its status as a public benefit corporation
My new beat is K-Pop Demon Hunters
Taco Bell AI Drive thru sna-fu
Is YouTube’s Shorts experiment using AI or just upscaling? | The Verge
This new delivery robot will bring the entire grocery store to you
Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store
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