Is Gemini 4 Argon Just Benchmaxxing?
Summary
Host B. McCullough covers Google’s limited release of Gemini 4 Argon, noting strong benchmarks but internal concerns over real-world coding performance. The episode also details Samsung’s quiet price hikes for the Galaxy S26 series and Amazon’s refreshed Kindle lineup, which introduces aluminum finishes and a new page-turning remote. Finally, a Reuters investigation reveals McDonald’s is using AI to set location-specific menu prices, raising antitrust and customer satisfaction concerns.
Topics discussed
Intro: Gemini 4, Kindle, Samsung, and McDonald's AI
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Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon with limited access
Insiders report Gemini 4 underperforms in real-world coding
Samsung quietly hikes Galaxy S26 prices
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Amazon refreshes Kindle lineup with new colors and storage
Host opinion on e-reader page turn buttons
McDonald's uses AI for location-specific menu pricing
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