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Pixel Watch 4 raise-to-talk gesture #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-08-23 14:00
with this new Gemini on the wrist thing, you can raise to talk and talk to the thing. But it it was interesting because, you know, I think a lot of the people I were talking to were saying like, "Oh god, another gesture that you have to do unnaturally like um and actually it's a lot more subtle. " Like if you do that, it won't actually bring up Gemini. >> Just like like raise your wrist up to your >> like if you do it too like if you're like a power ranger when you're doing the move and like trying to talk ...
Our strange experience at the Made by Google event #Vergecast
The Verge· 2025-08-22 17:08
Google ushered a bunch of us into this little studio and there was an applause sign up in the rafters and there was a warm-up comic and he was like, "Hey guys, are you guys pumped for Pixel phones. Look at you nerds with your laptops on your thing and you love phones, don't you guys. But I need you to get loud for Jimmy Fallon.He's backstage. Is this all you're going to give for Jimmy. Is this the energy you have for Jimmy.what publication do you work for. And I'm sitting there going like, what the [ __ ] i ...
One of the coolest-looking USB-C charging solutions ever — till you turn it sideways! #TITW
The Verge· 2025-08-22 14:00
Product Comparison - The Charge 3in-1 features a 26-inch retractable cable, a spinning turntable, a hidden LED display, and fold-out prongs for charging, inspired by a Braraw turntable [1] - Anker offers a three-in-one charger with the same 36Wh capacity and 30W output for $45, providing similar functionality [2] - Both chargers can be charged via prongs, cables, or a USBC port [2] - Both chargers have enough battery to fully charge a Nintendo Switch and about 33% of a Galaxy S25, or charge a phone 150% [3] Performance Evaluation - The Charge 3in-1 is noted to be thick, which may impact its portability [1] - Anker performs better in a loose outlet test [3]
The new Go Ultra offers enhanced low-light mode, video up to 4K at 60fps, and HDR video at 4K 30fps.
The Verge· 2025-08-22 01:00
Product Features & Performance - Insta 360 Go Ultra 可拍摄 4K 60fps 视频,相较于 Go 3S 的 4K 30fps 有所提升 [1] - 该产品支持 HDR 拍摄,但 HDR 模式下限制为 4K 30fps [1] - 具备 120fps 在 2.7K 分辨率和 240fps 在 1080p 分辨率下的拍摄能力 [2] - 新增 Micro SD 卡槽 [2] - 配备磁性相机模块,可连接多种配件 [3] - 配备可远程连接的屏幕,方便监控画面和调整设置 [3] - 具有良好的防抖性能,适合快速拍摄 [4] Design & Usability - Go Ultra 在尺寸和重量上略有增加 [1][4] - 方形设计有时难以辨别横向或纵向拍摄方向 [4] - 前置玻璃涂层容易脏,有时会导致画面模糊 [4][5] Potential Issues - 存在色彩偏移问题,新旧固件在水中均有发生 [2] - 非 HDR 视频素材看起来经过过度处理 [1]
A first look at how Xbox and Windows are merging together on the new Xbox Ally handheld devices.
The Verge· 2025-08-21 16:00
Product & Market Focus - Microsoft and Asus are releasing Xbox Ally handheld devices, targeting handheld PC gaming [1] - The devices feature a full-screen Xbox experience to simplify Windows for gaming [1] - Xbox Ally devices are scheduled to launch on October 16th [3] Technical Specifications & Optimization - The devices boot directly into the Xbox app, offering a console-like experience [2] - Users can access Game Pass titles, Xbox cloud games, and Steam PC games [2] - Windows is optimized to save approximately 2 GB of RAM to enhance gaming performance [3] User Experience - The devices offer a handheld-friendly interface with a game bar UI [2] - Users can switch to desktop mode to install other PC launchers and apps like Discord [3]
Perhaps this is a shift in how we might see tech events in the future.
The Verge· 2025-08-20 22:54
This could be the end or signal of the end of the traditional tech keynote as we know it. And we're gonna party as hard as we possibly can on a Wednesday at 100 p. m.Well, that just happened. And by that, I mean the made by Google event, which was unlike any product launch event that I've ever been to. Not at least because it was hosted by Jimmy Fallon on a movie studio set and was basically like a TV show taping.We were in an audience. There was a hype up comic that tried to get everyone pumped before the ...
It was different… #Google #Technology
The Verge· 2025-08-20 20:45
Product & Technology - Google's platform focuses on simplicity and providing more treats [1] - The company emphasizes innovation and the pursuit of "what is next" in technology [2] - The new product features an improved camera [2] - The product has IP68 rating [3] Marketing & Events - The company is holding a live event to launch a gamechanging product [1][3] - The event is compared to a Taylor Swift album announcement, suggesting a high level of anticipation [1] Miscellaneous - The company has a senior vice president of platforms and devices [1]
Google demos their new live translation feature. There was delay in-person and in the livestream.
The Verge· 2025-08-20 18:30
Pixel can now translate phone calls in real time. And Jimmy, we do this in your own voice, inflections, and everything. Okay, Karen.All right, so we'll turn on the translation feature. I head to call assist voice translate. Choose the language.And call is translated by Google AI in each speaker's voice. Audio is not saved. [Music] Hi Karen, can you hear me.Does this work. Hello. And the crazy person listening to you in Spanish.Okay, this is really cool. I can't believe how fast it's working. [Applause] They ...
Google is leaning into AI that can help take clearer photos even at night.
The Verge· 2025-08-20 18:21
Camera Technology - The user compared the camera capabilities of two phones in Washington Square Park [1] - The user used the Pixel phone's Night Sight feature to take a picture [1] User Behavior - The user was looking for intimacy in Washington Square Park [1] - The user took pictures with multiple phones [1]
Alex Cooper and Kenny Sulaimon take the Google Pixel stage for their camera demo.
The Verge· 2025-08-20 17:59
Now, you can ask Google Photos to edit pictures for you. Even if you don't know anything about photo editing, you just type what you want to improve and it'll do it for you. Okay.So, for this photo, when I'm looking at it, my personal preference would be I want to fix the lighting. Okay. And I'm going to fix the framing.So, let's put that in. Okay. You see this kind of sparkly vibe that's going on.That is the Gemini models that work. So, they're identifying the people and they're actually changing the backg ...