In this episode of the podcast, Cherlynn is joined by senior writer Sam Rutherford and senior commerce editor at Wired, Julian Chokkattu. They kick things off by discussing their reviews of the Pixel Fold, Google’s entry into the foldable smartphone market. They ponder whether the recent surge of foldable devices from companies like Motorola and Google will provide some real competition and motivation for Samsung to up its game. The team anticipates Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event in late July to see what the company has in store.
Moving on, the hosts delve into the latest addition to the Google Graveyard. They discuss how Google has decided to give up on making its own augmented reality (AR) glasses and will instead focus on AR software. This decision raises questions about the future of AR technology and who will emerge as the dominant player in the market.
In other news, the team talks about the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) taking on the task of creating a standard version of Tesla’s charging plug for electric vehicles (EVs). This move aims to streamline the charging process and make it more convenient for EV owners.
Another topic that comes up is SiriusXM’s plan to shut down the widely used podcast app Stitcher on August 29. The hosts discuss the implications of this decision for both content creators and listeners, and how it may reshape the podcast industry.
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The episode takes a somber turn as the team pays tribute to John Goodenough, the inventor of the lithium-ion battery, who recently passed away. They reflect on the significant impact his invention has had on various industries, particularly in powering portable devices and advancing renewable energy solutions.
The hosts then share what they are currently working on, giving listeners a sneak peek into their upcoming projects and articles. They wrap up the episode with their pop culture picks, where they highlight movies, TV shows, music, or books that they’ve recently enjoyed.
Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred app and reach out with suggestions or topics they’d like to be covered. They can email the podcast team or leave comments on the episode page. The hosts also promote Engadget’s other podcasts, including the Morning After and Engadget News.
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The episode credits acknowledge the hosts (Cherlynn Low and Sam Rutherford) and the guest (Julian Chokkattu), as well as the producer (Ben Ellman), the musicians (Dale North and Terrence O’Brien), the livestream producers (Julio Barrientos), and the graphic artists (Joel Chokkattu and Brian Oh).
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