{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69e6374a289eeb2c7b13b265/6a078699d98ee73f634b5c2e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Googlebook can't be real, can it?","description":"<p>This week on the show, Stephen and Daniel dive into wonderful world of Google's Android Show, where they discuss the Googlebook; Android 17's Agentic AI transformation; and whether AI art is ever actually satisfying.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, a primer on cognitive surrender, and why Daniel always finds himself getting existential at around the three-quarter mark of every episode.</p><p><br></p><p>AI-generated time stamps:</p><p>02:02 - Geopolitical headlines: Elon Musk, China, and the semiconductor ghost town</p><p>10:17 - Android’s latest: What Google announced last week and the significance of the Pixelbook upgrade</p><p>14:34 - Google's Gemini AI: Automating everyday tasks and system-wide AI integration</p><p>16:54 - The evolving interface: Background AI automation and user experience dilemmas</p><p>20:31 - Ambient computing and privacy fears: When AI starts 'knowing' too much</p><p>26:19 - The rise and fall of Apple's AI ambitions and Siri’s future</p><p>28:48 - Practical AI: From organizing photos to making your newsletter easier</p><p>30:10 - Deepfakes and AI-generated avatars: Ethical questions and emotional reactions</p><p>33:01 - Cognitive surrender: When we start trusting AI over our own thinking</p><p>35:12 - The ethics of AI art, fan creations, and the uncanny valley</p><p>41:24 - Nostalgia trip: Remembering early laptops like PowerBooks and ThinkPads</p><p>44:34 - How AI transforms niche content creation and micro-podcasts</p><p>51:17 - The long game: AI's role in consumer devices and the future of multitasking</p><p>55:20 - Will AI replace creative jobs? Perspectives on art, audio, and design</p><p>58:07 - Google’s new Google Book platform: A premium take on Chromebooks and ecosystem integration</p><p>64:10 - Hardware dreams: Combining the power of smartphones, Chromebooks, and desktop modes</p><p>65:50 - The dangers of AI-automated shopping and personal assistants</p><p>71:26 - Podcast consumption: Long form, background listening, and future trends</p><p>73:00 - Wrapping up: Reflections on trust, nostalgia, and the path ahead</p><p><br></p><p>Resources &amp; Links:</p><ul><li><a href=\" https://9to5google.com/2026/05/12/the-android-show-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Everything Announced at The Android Show I/O Edition 2026</strong></a> - 9to5Google</li><li><a href=\"https://www.theverge.com/report/929374/google-googlebook-laptops-aluminium-os-questions-concerns-ai-gemini\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Why does the Googlebook exist?</strong></a> - The Verge</li><li><a href=\"https://9to5google.com/2026/05/14/motorola-razr-fold-first-impressions-hands-on/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>I used the Motorola Razr Fold for a week, and I think it's the best foldable</strong></a> - 9to5Google</li><li><a href=\"https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/social-trends/article-is-ai-coming-for-our-thinking-behold-the-age-of-cognitive-surrender/?intcmp=gift_share\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Is AI Coming for Our Thinking? Behold the Age of 'Cognitive Surrender'</strong></a> - The Globe and Mail</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Feedback or comments? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:theoldscoolcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theoldscoolcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>Find us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theoldscoolcast,\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theoldscoolcast</a> too.</p>","author_name":"Daniel Bader and Stephen Radochia"}