Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
Summary
With David Pierce on paternity leave, Eli and Jay Kastronakis host this VergeCast episode, joined by special guest David Amell. They dive deep into the new Pixel phones, analyzing camera upgrades like "Camera Looks" and the controversial AI-powered 120x zoom. The discussion also covers Google’s new "Rambler" voice-to-text feature. Finally, the hosts critique FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for eliminating broadband speed goals and coordinating with conservative broadcasters, highlighting concerns over free speech and regulatory overreach.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show intro
Pixel camera system and computational photography
Pixel AI zoom and hallucination issues
Pixel Rambler voice feature and offline AI
Indeed Sponsored Jobs ad
Brendan Carr's Dummy segment on FCC and Disney
FCC broadband report and 5G speed standards
Ads for Indeed and Perfect Bistro
Apple AirPods with cameras and privacy concerns
Fairphone availability and mid-range Android market
Meta antitrust trial and YouTube view count changes
Uber Eats back-to-school ad
Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens ad
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