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Google Pixel Buds
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Re: Google Pixel Buds
#52I wonder how much electro magnetic radiation they will emit...there were quite a few scaremongering videos out there about the airpods...or bluetooth headphones in general. The issue is that most people (that I've noticed in the US) just have them in their ears ALL DAY. The earbuds/airbuds/headhphones are connected to cellular phones (and hence transmitting just to stay connected). That CAN'T be good for your ears/br…
> That CAN'T be good for your ears/brain...Not an doctor myself but just common sense I believe? Electromagnetic radiation sounds like a scary word, but visible light also falls into that category. Does this mean it's unhealthy to be in a room with light? Should we cover our windows, turn off our lights, and live in the dark to limit our exposure?
That alone isn't a good counterargument, since x-rays and gamma rays are also electromagnetic radiation.
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#53Off-topic but this website is such a blatant rip-off of the AirPods Pro landing page[1] (EDIT: Discussed at the time [2]), and I _hate_ the UX. I'm not sure what device this is optimised for, but it requires a tonn of scrolling, it's janky, you end up scrolling past the info you want, it breaks basic functionality like Ctrl+F. Why not just make a video instead of a webpage, since that's clearly the effect they're goi…
Both pages crawl to a halt in chrome on a 2017MBP using a 4k external display.
Re: Google Pixel Buds
#54Off-topic but this website is such a blatant rip-off of the AirPods Pro landing page[1] (EDIT: Discussed at the time [2]), and I _hate_ the UX. I'm not sure what device this is optimised for, but it requires a tonn of scrolling, it's janky, you end up scrolling past the info you want, it breaks basic functionality like Ctrl+F. Why not just make a video instead of a webpage, since that's clearly the effect they're goi…
It's a copycat product, plain and simple. I guess they thought there was no point pretending otherwise.
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#55Earlier quoted context omitted.
On the other hand, Google's is 4.5MB whereas Apple's is 55MB. For comparison, the 1 minute YouTube video[1] in 1080p is only 11MB. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC9urbiVp4M
Apple should be using WebP on their page. It'll reduce the page size quite a bit.
Safari doesn't support WebP.
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#56"Get real-time translations right in your ear". This immediately made me think of the babelfish from Hitchhiker's Guide. Looking forward to reading some reviews of these.
If it's anything like the previous generation of Pixel Buds, then the real-time translation comes with a bit of a caveat. It's the same as using Google Translate in conversation mode, but without needing a phone to understand what the other person is saying. For two-way communication you do still need your phone though, because that will display the translation of what you just said back to the person you're speaking…
I guess if both have the pixel buds then you don't necessarily need the phone?
I get that its not quite the smooth experience (yet?) that we want it to be but that we're approaching this previously unbelievable futuristic thing is amazing to me!
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#57What's up with google and their inability to: A. Launch products, both software and hardware, worldwide (or at least majority of countries). B. Launch products with clear dates and not just "Join a waiting list". At least in German store that's the only option.
I wonder if people signing up to that waiting list will start seeing a lot more adverts for headphones across YouTube and Google Search. I'd wager entering an email address on the site doesn't just put you on a mailing list for Pixel Buds.
Pretty sure that'd be in violation of things like GDPR and risk netting them fines. Also, why would they add you to a list of "people interested in other brand headphones" when you sign up because you're interested in theirs?
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#58Earlier quoted context omitted.
C. Support products after launch (Still annoyed that they abandoned the Pixel C tablet after an Android update that broke the graphics drivers, leaving GLES games/apps very unstable)
D. Build a product intro that doesn't stutter during scrolling like Terminator after having its wires fried (FF v76).
E. Launch products inside the whole EU at the same time.
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#59Earlier quoted context omitted.
C. Support products after launch (Still annoyed that they abandoned the Pixel C tablet after an Android update that broke the graphics drivers, leaving GLES games/apps very unstable)
I actually got to hand that one to them in a positive way. I had a Pixel XL and now a Pixel 2XL, and the support is amazing for me. I've received two times a new Pixel 2XL over time (okay, not good that it broke) and that support was really good. I also have the Pixel Buds 1st gen, and there the support is also great.
I think he is talking about the tablet "Pixel C" and not the phones.
Owner of a Pixel C myself for the price it was a superb product, it is really a shame they've stopped following android updates. Still digging smalls features like the magnets to put it almost anywhere is the kitchen, or battery status check with a tap on the back...
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#60What's up with google and their inability to: A. Launch products, both software and hardware, worldwide (or at least majority of countries). B. Launch products with clear dates and not just "Join a waiting list". At least in German store that's the only option.
At least their products aren't in the "beta" stage almost indefinitely anymore.