Google Pixel 9 Event, How Much AI Photos Is Too Much? Apple vs Patreon Creators

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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Links from the show

• @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