309: Top Google Results For AI Hardware

James Furlo

7 years ago

Google released new hardware with a goal to be radically helpful. They’re doing this by combining Hardware + Software + AI. They showed off 6 new pieces of hardware which we dive into.

Googles Five Big Hardware Announcements:

The Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL

Portrait mode with a single camera (but multiplexing the sensors)
No headphone jack
3 colors
Squeeze for Assistant
It’s a move away from having the best specs and a focus on what makes Google special: AI and machine learning

Google Clips

One button. Turns out you need to let people take pictures with their camera.
AI Driven, They’re using a custom chip used in Tango to help take the most interesting pictures
GoPro dropped 5%, or ~$65M, after the announcement.

Google Home Mini and Max

$49 for the Home Mini: Designed to compete with the dot, not for music, mostly for connecting with Google Assistant
Because of a glitch, Google is removing all touch functionality from the Mini.
$399 for the Home Max: Not a sounds system replacement, just a very substantial speaker.

Google Pixelbook

Ranging from $999 to $1,649
i7 Processor with 512G of storage and 16G of RAM

Google Daydream

Simple design changes, and new lens design with bigger FOV. Nothing radical

Google Pixel Bud

Wireless earbuds
Tap on the bud to control it
When paired with Pixel 2, you get google assistant and translate easily
Easy adjustment for better fit

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