In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin dive in to Apple’s recent launch of the iPad Pro and what it means for the future of the tablet market. Also, a look at multiparty video chat and its impact on a younger generation. Finally, why the talk of Black Friday may be coming from the Echo Dot and Google Home mini.
In this week’s podcast, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin weigh the pros and cons of Palm’s new phone that is more than a smartphone but not intended to be a primary smartphone. The sleek device should attract those willing to pay a premium for a calmer and lighter mobile experience. We also talk about the new Focus smart glasses and compare its trade-offs to other augmented reality products to advance the early work of Google Glass. And we close out with a discussion of Tim Cook’s comments about privacy to the EU and how they fit into Apple’s positioning.
In this episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin compare and contrast the recent phone and smartwatch launches from LG and Huawei. What do different smartwatch paths say about Google’s strategy and the future of wearables in the mass market? Plus, real estate that anticipates autonomous vehicles and an Alexa-equipped food preservation device that can measure and track consumption.
[n this week’s episode, Shawn DuBravac and Ross Rubin dive deep into Google’s AI-driven device announcements covering the Pixel 3, Pixel Slate and Home Hub. Can these new products compete and drive volume for the search giant? We’ll also trade thoughts on what Essential could be building with its rumored agent-driven phone and share some impressions of Magic Leap’s announcements at its augmented reality developer event. Plus, get ready for the a la carte future of airline ticket purchases.