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The podcast episode discusses the latest tech news and reviews, including the newly released Google Pixel 9 phones, rumors about an upcoming brown-colored iPhone, and a prototype triple-folding phone from Huawei. The hosts share their thoughts on the Pixel 9's hardware, software features, and camera performance, comparing it to other flagship smartphones.
The conversation touches on various topics related to tech consumption habits, such as watching YouTube videos with the screen off, adjusting playback speeds, and dealing with in-app browsers on smartphones. The hosts debate the usefulness of generative AI in creative apps like Procreate and the potential ethical concerns surrounding training data.
The episode also features trivia questions, where the hosts compete to answer questions about Twitter's verification program and the acquisition of Skype before Microsoft. They discuss their scores and the strategies they use while playing the trivia game.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Google Pixel 9 series received positive reviews for its hardware, software features, and camera performance, with the hosts considering it a strong competitor to other flagship smartphones.
- Rumors suggest that Apple may release a new iPhone color variant, possibly a shade of brown, for the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models.
- Huawei showcased a prototype of a triple-folding smartphone, potentially offering a larger tablet-sized display when fully unfolded, but questions remain about its practicality and pricing.
- The Procreate app's CEO explicitly stated their decision to avoid incorporating generative AI into their products, citing ethical concerns over the training data used for such models.
- The hosts discussed their personal habits and preferences for consuming digital content, such as adjusting playback speeds, using picture-in-picture mode, and dealing with in-app browsers.
- The episode featured a trivia game segment where the hosts competed to answer questions related to tech companies and products, revealing their knowledge and strategies.
- The discussion touched on the potential future implications of generative AI for creative apps and the need to balance technological advancements with ethical considerations.
- The hosts shared their experiences with various app features and design choices across different platforms, highlighting areas for improvement in user experience and functionality.
Top Episodes Quotes
“So the modem, apparently there's a new modem. Things are working well with the Pixel and I'm going to just trust it.“ by Marquez Brownlee
― This quote highlights Marquez's positive experience with the Pixel 9's network performance, which influenced his decision to use it as his primary phone during international travel.“That's the difference is I haven't been on the phone for an hour in years. But if you are the type of person who's on an hour long phone call that you need to remember, it's.“ by Marquez Brownlee
― This quote illustrates Marquez's perspective on the usefulness of the Pixel 9's call recording feature, acknowledging that it may not be relevant for his typical usage but could be valuable for others.“Generative AI, I just hate generative AI, and we will not be adding this to any of our products.“ by CEO of Procreate
― This quote from the CEO of Procreate directly expresses the company's stance against incorporating generative AI into their creative app, setting the stage for a discussion on the implications and ethics of this technology.“I think that his stance on this, I think, is a general moral stance on the fact that in order to do generative AI stuff that's actually generative, you have to have a data model, you have to have a set that is trained on people's work that is 98% of the time stolen material.“ by David Imel
― This quote from David Imel provides insight into the potential ethical concerns surrounding the training data used for generative AI models, which could explain Procreate's decision to avoid this technology.
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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Vox Media Podcast Network
8/23/24
Happy Friday! Pixel 9 reviews are in and new iPhone rumors are upon us! There's a lot to go over this week as Marques and the crew talk about everything from tri-folding phones to bronze-colored iPhones. Then we talk about weird ways that we watch YouTube videos before wrapping it all up with trivia. Enjoy!
Links:
MKBHD Pixel 9 Review: https://bit.ly/3WZV94e
9to5Mac New iPhone Color: https://bit.ly/3MlZo5e
Bronze iPhone: https://bit.ly/3MhAnIt
Android Authority Tri-Fold: https://bit.ly/3ABj8zq
Tri-Fold on Plane: https://bit.ly/3Mo9Ucd
Music provided by Epidemic Sound
Shop products mentioned:
Pixel 9: https://geni.us/cTw73v
Pixel 9 Pro: https://geni.us/HrFniYD
Pixel 9 Pro XL: https://geni.us/B26BN
Shop the merch:
https://shop.mkbhd.com
Socials:
Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM
Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast
Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd
Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli
David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel
Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17
Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast
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Music by 20syl:
https://bit.ly/2S53xlC
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