Android Faithful Google Home Ghost on the Couch
Oct 29, 2025
Get ready for some spooky tech talk! Florence shares her hair-raising experience with Google Home, revealing its uncanny ability to hallucinate people. The crew dives into the Fitbit AI personal health coach and how it plans to integrate health data. They also unveil first looks at the blue Google Pixel 10a and the intriguingly designed Redmi phone with a denim back. Plus, Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup faces a shakeup, raising eyebrows over what’s next in smartphone evolution.
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Google Photos Meme Generator In Development
- Google Photos is developing an AI meme generator that places your photo into meme templates like 'This Is Fine' for onboarding.
- Hosts reacted that while shareable, AI‑generated memes may feel uncanny and reduce original meme impact.
Pixel 10a Looks Like A Minor Iteration
- Leaked Pixel 10a renders show a design close to Pixel 9a with potential Tensor G5 or G4 and a 6.2" OLED display.
- The device may keep similar pricing and could include Qi II charging support and a thicker body for a larger battery.
OnePlus 15 Revealed With Big Battery And Speed
- OnePlus 15 launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6.78" 165Hz display and large battery claims, plus Oppo's Lumo imaging.
- Camera branding shifted away from Hasselblad and the phone will ship globally in November.