At this week’s Google gadget launch event, it took almost half an hour for the company to discuss its new gadgets. The event showcased the new Pixel 9 lineup and Pixel Watch 3, but Google’s true priorities became clear – AI matters more to the tech giant than any other product or service.
In this episode of The Vergecast, we dive into Google’s AI announcements and what they mean for device usage going forward. Is this a paradigm shift? We also explore the ongoing “what is a photo” apocalypse, questioning whether what we’re capturing is even photos anymore.
Next, Nilay shares his experience judging the TV Shootout, where he spent two days comparing incredibly impressive displays to determine which one is truly the best. He learned about screen-viewing techniques and the latest state-of-the-art TV technology.
We also run down regulatory news, as Apple continues to pick odd fights with developers and the Epic/Google judge threatens to tear the company apart. The winds of change are shifting in the Big Tech regulation fight, and it seems that change will only come faster now.
Finally, we do a lightning round covering stories from Flipboard’s fediverse moves to Eric Schmidt’s comments on AI to the fastest phone charger you’ve ever seen.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/16/24221721/gemini-google-pixel-apple-app-pricing-tv-shootout-vergecast