Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Are These Apple’s Next Products?
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May 1, 2026 They unpack rumors of Apple’s next devices, from an iPhone Ultra foldable to speculative smart glasses, AirPods with AI features, and a home robot. Conversation jumps to Samsung’s leaked smart glasses, Google’s AI try-on and icon redesign, and the idea of an OpenAI smartphone. The segment closes with trivia and quick takes on streaming and multiview TV features.
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AirPods Could Become Standalone Contextual AI Devices
- AI AirPods rumors imply adding sensors/cameras and more on-device compute to deliver contextual assistance without glasses.
- Ellis notes Apple could achieve Meta Glass features via earbuds while keeping stronger data protections, but users will remain uneasy about always-pointed cameras.
Decide What Cognition To Offload To Always Listening AI
- Think carefully what cognition you want to offload to always-listening AI accessories before adopting them.
- Marques suggests common uses like remembering item locations are useful, but warns offloading memory can erode personal cognitive skills over time.
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Glasses Show Dual Cameras And AR Chip
- Samsung Galaxy smart glasses leak shows dual cameras, Sony 12MP sensors, Snapdragon AR chip, and no inner display initially, priced ~$379–$499.
- Hosts note Android's advantage: many vendors (Samsung, Oppo, Vivo) can iterate hardware faster than Apple and push wearables into mainstream.