Google Pixel 9 Event, How Much AI Photos Is Too Much? Apple vs Patreon Creators
Google announced its Pixel 9 lineup along with numerous Gemini features built-in, Pixel’s new Magic Editor may take AI photography a bit too far, Apple’s 30% cut of Patreon subscriptions will hurt creators, Sonos may backpedal its app redesign, and Jason has *the worst* take on nightstand chargers.
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Links from the show
- @saulbhp “Apple TV Air”! 🤣 • Threads
- Raspberry Pi to iPod HiFi 30-pin-dock Adapter for Airplay Audio Stream - Poolside Factory
- Google Pixel 9 launch event: all the announcements and products - The Verge
- Google Pixel 9/Pro/Fold Impressions: They've Finally Done It? - YouTube
- Pixel Screenshots: AI-powered screenshot memory + organization
- Magic Editor: bringing powerful AI-powered photo editing to Pixel 9 phones
- Pixel 9 “Add Me” | Built-in AI editing for perfect group photos.
- With 1 Sentence, Google Just Took a Major Shot at Apple Where It Hurts Most | Inc
- Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon
- Apple Keeps Alienating the Users It Says It Values Most | Inc
- The European Commission Confirms, Apple’s Anti-Competitive Behavior Is Illegal and Harms Consumers — Spotify
- Developers can soon offer in-app NFC transactions using the Secure Element - Apple
- Sonos considers relaunching its old app - The Verge
- Sonos lays off 100 employees as its app crisis continues - The Verge
- U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly - The New York Times
- ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user’s cloned voice during testing | Ars Technica
- Disney wants to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit because of a Disney Plus agreement - The Verge
- Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices - MagSafe Charger, Fast Wireless Charger Stand for iPhone 15 14 13 12 11 Pro & Max Series, AirPods Pro/3/2, Apple Watch
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:23) - Apple TV Stick
- (04:37) - 30-Pin AirPlay Adapter
- (06:39) - Pixel 9 Event
- (10:35) - Pixel Screenshots Recall
- (16:32) - AI Magic Editor
- (23:54) - Pixel Add Me Feature
- (27:00) - Google Calls Out Apple
- (31:48) - Pixel Buds Pro 2
- (33:38) - Pixel Watch 3
- (40:06) - Patreon vs. Apple
- (47:08) - Spotify In-App Pricing
- (47:51) - iPhone NFC Opens Up
- (49:41) - Sonos App Fiasco
- (51:38) - DOJ Plans for Google
- (54:28) - ChatGPT Responds in Cloned Voice
- (55:44) - Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit
- (59:15) - Nightstand Chargers
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Jason Aten
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Stephen Robles
Making technology more useful for everyone 📺 video and podcast creator 🎼 musical theater kid at heart
