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Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and a lot of AI

2023/10/6

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

The latest Pixel Buds Pro update includes new colors (postal and bay), and a context-aware ambient mode. The ambient mode automatically switches to transparency mode when you start talking and back to noise cancellation when you stop, similar to Apple's AirPods Pro feature. However, the responsiveness of the feature could use improvement.

New colors: Postal and Bay
Context-aware ambient mode
Improved call clarity with super wideband audio
Clear Calling feature for noise reduction

Shownotes Transcript

Techtober starts off with a bang! This week, Google had an event where it (officially) announced all of its products! Marques, Andrew, and David start it off with the Pixel Buds Pro update and the new Pixel Watch 2 before going deep on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. They talk about everything from the new camera system to the scary good AI features that Google is putting in its smartphones. Of course, we wrap it all up with some Google-themed trivia. There's a lot to get into. Enjoy!

Shop products mentioned:

Google Pixel 8 - https://geni.us/2LGS325)

Google Pixel 8 Pro - https://geni.us/emmE)

Google Pixel Watch 2 - https://geni.us/OCxd)

Links:

MKBHD Pixel 8 Impressions: https://bit.ly/pixel8impressions

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