This year, Google’s AI features are showing real promise. After a week with the Pixel 10 Pro, my friends Allison and Vee found that some of the new tools are genuinely helpful, at least when they work smoothly. For instance, the live translate feature had its moments—until it malfunctioned and started making odd noises.
On this week’s episode of Vergecast, we dive into the Pixel 10 Pro’s AI features. One standout is the AI-enhanced Pro Res Zoom in the camera. It’s surprisingly precise, but it struggles with text recognition and can end up scrambling words.
Next, Richard Lawler joins us to chat about some recent tech news. Dish has hit a wall in its bid to become the fourth major phone carrier in the U.S. The FCC’s Brendan Carr played a role in this setback. Also, Intel’s current situation raises eyebrows, as the U.S. government now has a stake in it. This move seems aimed at pressuring the tech industry to support Intel’s foundry services.
In a twist, Elon Musk is suing Apple over App Store issues. He highlights Grok’s download success while expressing dissatisfaction with its performance.
Lastly, we wrap up with the Thunder Round, touching on the success of KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix, YouTube’s new “AI” initiative that has raised questions, Google’s updated requirements for Android developers, Taco Bell’s AI drive-through experiment, and an interesting concept: an Amazon locker on wheels.
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For more in-depth information on the evolving landscape of AI in technology, see recent research from Pew Research which highlights public perceptions and future expectations regarding AI’s role in daily life.
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