We're not in the Luddite Crew, we're just old school
Summary
Hosts Daniel Bader and Steve Radoshi discuss the Pixel 11 Pro’s Tensor G6 chip, defending its real-world performance despite lower benchmarks. They highlight exclusive features like Magic Capture and Rambler while analyzing Google’s strategy to target mainstream users over enthusiasts. The episode also covers the history of podcasting, the rise of command-line interfaces, and Gen Z’s trend of using flip phones to reconnect socially.
Topics discussed
Intro, Rafi tweet, and Joshua Baez's MLB debut
History of podcasting and John C. Dvorak
AI in podcasting and the Barry Bonds analogy
Pixel 11 review: Tensor G6 performance and benchmarks
Pixel vs Samsung cameras and video quality
Pixel 11 exclusive features: Magic Capture
Google's production shift to Vietnam and Motorola
iMessage lock-in and Blue Bubbles app
Vibe coding, Linux, and remote computer use
Gen Z ditching smartphones for flip phones
Social skills atrophy and school interactions
School phone bans and AI homework risks
Bowling tips and show outro
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