61: Big 4 Hardware Round Up

This week Erik and Kris discuss hardware and software events by Apple, Microsoft, and Google, and throw in some Meta news for fun. Both co-hosts have been working flat out the last two weeks, so this episode is a little later than normal. Thank you for your patience!

Apple iPhone Event

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  • Article Title: Apple iPhone 15 event announcements (Source: The Verge)
  
  
  • Summary: Apple's annual iPhone event showcased the iPhone 15 with its new chipset and improved camera functionalities. The event also marked the introduction of the Apple Watch Ultra, updated AirPods Pro, and USB-C compatibility for certain products.
  
  

Microsoft & AI Event

• Article Title: Microsoft Surface Copilot event 2023: biggest announcements (Source: The Verge)
  
  
  • Summary: Microsoft's latest event featured the Surface Copilot, emphasizing a future rich in AI integration across hardware. Other announcements included new products aimed at enhancing productivity and enriching user experience.
  
  
• Article Title: Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft (Source: Ars Technica)
  
  
  • Summary: Panos Panay, an instrumental figure behind Microsoft's Surface and Windows divisions, is departing from the company. His exit raises questions about potential shifts in Microsoft's hardware and software strategies.
  
  
• Article Title: Satya Nadella testifies in U.S. v Google and admits to AI search failure (Source: Thurrott)
  
  
  • Summary: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's recent testimony in the U.S. v Google antitrust case involved admitting to the company's shortcomings in AI search capabilities. The testimony could have ripple effects on ongoing and future antitrust investigations.
  
  
  • https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/why-microsofts-ceo-satya-nadella-says-its-co-pilot-ai-assistant-will-be-as-significant-as-pc.html  
  
  

Google Pixel Event

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  • Article Title: The Morning After: Pixel 8 Pro, Bard AI, and everything else from Google's Pixel event (Source: Engadget)
  
  
  • Summary: Google's most recent Pixel event revealed the Pixel 8 Pro, which comes with enhanced camera capabilities and improved processing power. Additionally, Bard AI was introduced as an innovative accessibility feature aiming to assist users with disabilities.
  
  

Facebook Rayban Stories

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  • Article Title: Facebook Isn’t Giving Up on Ray-Ban Stories, Even if It Should
  
  
  • Summary: Facebook is persistently pushing its Ray-Ban Stories project, a foray into the smart eyewear market, despite lackluster reviews. The company remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the product, in spite of critical skepticism.
  
  

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