111: Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, Google Home Hub

The Pixel 3 leaks were correct! Google finally unveiled its hardware product line for 2018, which includes a notched XL phone, a tablet trying to be a laptop that’s definitely not a phone phablet and a new Google Home with the assistant built in with a phablet-sized screen. Confused yet? Tune in to episode 111 as we break it all down and what it all means to you.

As always, we cover all angles using clips from different sources so you get everything you need to know, right here on The Lazy Couch Podcast.

Episode 111. Recorded Thursday 11 October 2018. 

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00:00 – Intro & follow up

• Kelvin predicts the demise of Google+ | CNBC
• Pixel 3 conspiracy theories add intrigue to Google’s launch | PC World

08:15 – Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL

• Pixel 3 XL – the notch is REAL | D2D YouTube
• You can hide the Pixel 3 XL notch but it’s tricky | Android Authority
• How Google’s Pixel 3 camera works wonders with just one rear lens | Wired
• Google Pixel 3 first impressions | MKBHD YouTube
• Everything about Google’s great Android hope | Gizmodo
• Google Assistant will screen spam calls on the Pixel 3 | The Verge

31:13 – Pixel Slate

• Google Pixel Slate hands-on: the keyboard is the best part | CNet
• The Pixel Slate: first look at Google’s new tablet | The Verge

39:00 – Google Home Hub

• Google Home Hub hands-on: Assistant gets a screen | The Verge
• Google Home Hub’s best feature is not having a camera | engadget
• Under the hood, Google Home Hub is nothing like other Google smart displays | Ars Technica

The Lazy Couch is a geek culture podcast hosted by Kelvin Lee and Geoff Kim, based out of Sydney Australia. Topics range from the latest trends in technology to comic book movies and all things geeky. If you enjoyed listening to us, you can help the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or get in touch with us on @thelazycouch.

The outro music is ‘Sorry’ by Comfort Fit. 

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