We Skipped the Pixel Event
Summary
Hosts Marquez, Andrew, and David record from Spain after witnessing a solar eclipse, discussing Google’s Pixel 11 event. They critique the new "Highlight" RGB light for its limited functionality and the transition from Google Assistant to Gemini, which they find buggy in Android Auto. The episode also covers the unusual eight-hour gap between hands-on reviews and the live event, featuring Trevor Noah, while noting the Pixel 11's incremental hardware upgrades.
Topics discussed
DeepGram Flux TTS ad
Pixel 11 RGB notification light and subscription plug
Gemini voice assistant struggles with tasks and context
Rambler feature, natural language, and AI humanity
Google Assistant deprecation and transition to Gemini
Google event embargo timing and media coverage
Event host Noah Schnapp and Pixel Tag tracker
Pixel 11 Pro RGB orb limitations and color theory
Gemini voice accents and Liverpool dialect
Sponsors: Framer, Quince, and Glaze
Pixel 11 Tensor G5 chip and AI performance focus
MediaTek modem rumors and camera bar design
Storage pricing and base model specs
Pixel 11 Pro design, display, and camera upgrades
Durability claims and glass fiber composite back
Pixel Watch 3 health features and Pixel Buds
Sleep habits and podcast algorithm trivia
Highlight feature and Amazon Prime ad
Camera Looks and Magic Capture feature
Video stabilization, 3D modeling, and Creator Suite
Trivia game and outro
Silicon Valley Bank ad
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