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The Sideload 006: Schrödinger’s smart speaker

Welcome to The Sideload episode 6, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will is joined by Daniel Bader, his previous co-host on the Android Police podcast, to talk about smart speakers ahead of new hardware from Google. Daniel also dives into his thoughts on recent audio hardware from Apple, Bose, and the newly-updated Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the AI-powered necklace getting mocked across the internet.

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Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 04:06 – Nest and subscriptions
  • 15:10 – Smart speakers in 2025
  • 41:42 – Sonos and earbud review roundup
  • 58:14 – Recommendations and wrap-up

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Will Sattelberg is a writer and podcaster at NewGeekGuide.
You can reach out to Will at will@9to5mac.com, or find him on Twitter @will_sattelberg