It's still product announcement time. Google unveiled its new Pixel phones this week and Apple showcased new MacBook Pro models. Both devices have significant upgrades to their predecessors. However, the MacBook's "new" features are merely those that Apple has removed from its latest laptops. We have some minor nitpicks since all of these devices have seen their most recent updates in many years.
Content
Gadget Lab is joined by Brenda Stolyar, WIRED products writer, and Julian Chokkattu, WIRED reviews editor to rave about the new features of Apple and Google's devices.
Show notes
Lauren's story on Apples return to the old MacBook design. Parker Halls article about all the MacBooks old (new) ports is here. Dive deeper into Apples new M1 chips. Get the scoop on Google's new Pixel phones. All the Apple announcements this week. Julian's review of Evolve Hadean's electric skateboard is also available.
Recommendations
Brenda recommends The Bold Type, Hulu. Julian recommends trying out an electric skateboard. Lauren recommends Kneipp bath salts. They are not to be smoked. Mike recommends Curious Creatures podcast.
Brenda Stolyar is on Twitter @BStoly. Julian Chokkattu is @JulianChokkattu. Lauren Goode can be found at @LaurenGoode Michael Calore can be found @snackfight @GadgetLab's main hotline is Bling Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth) produced the show. Solar Keys is our theme music.
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