Google Pixel 9 Event, How Much AI Photos Is Too Much? Apple vs Patreon Creators
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Google announced its Pixel 9 lineup along with numerous Gemini features built-in, Pixel’s new Magic Editor may take AI photography a bit too far, Apple’s 30% cut of Patreon subscriptions will hurt creators, Sonos may backpedal its app redesign, and Jason has the worst take on nightstand chargers.

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• @saulbhp “Apple TV Air”! 🤣 • Threads)

• Raspberry Pi to iPod HiFi 30-pin-dock Adapter for Airplay Audio Stream - Poolside Factory)

• Google Pixel 9 launch event: all the announcements and products - The Verge)

• Google Pixel 9/Pro/Fold Impressions: They've Finally Done It? - YouTube)

• Pixel Screenshots: AI-powered screenshot memory + organization)

• Magic Editor: bringing powerful AI-powered photo editing to Pixel 9 phones)

• Pixel 9 “Add Me” | Built-in AI editing for perfect group photos.)

• With 1 Sentence, Google Just Took a Major Shot at Apple Where It Hurts Most | Inc)

• Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon)

• Apple Keeps Alienating the Users It Says It Values Most | Inc)

• The European Commission Confirms, Apple’s Anti-Competitive Behavior Is Illegal and Harms Consumers — Spotify)

• Developers can soon offer in-app NFC transactions using the Secure Element - Apple)

• Sonos considers relaunching its old app - The Verge)

• Sonos lays off 100 employees as its app crisis continues - The Verge)

• U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly - The New York Times)

• ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user’s cloned voice during testing | Ars Technica)

• Disney wants to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit because of a Disney Plus agreement - The Verge)

• Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices - MagSafe Charger, Fast Wireless Charger Stand for iPhone 15 14 13 12 11 Pro & Max Series, AirPods Pro/3/2, Apple Watch)

• (00:00) - Intro

• (02:23) - Apple TV Stick

• (04:37) - 30-Pin AirPlay Adapter

• (06:39) - Pixel 9 Event

• (10:35) - Pixel Screenshots Recall

• (16:32) - AI Magic Editor

• (23:54) - Pixel Add Me Feature

• (27:00) - Google Calls Out Apple

• (31:48) - Pixel Buds Pro 2

• (33:38) - Pixel Watch 3

• (40:06) - Patreon vs. Apple

• (47:08) - Spotify In-App Pricing

• (47:51) - iPhone NFC Opens Up

• (49:41) - Sonos App Fiasco

• (51:38) - DOJ Plans for Google

• (54:28) - ChatGPT Responds in Cloned Voice

• (55:44) - Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit

• (59:15) - Nightstand Chargers

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