This week, we have extended Pixel 5 thoughts from the team and take a crack at the screen-body gap that Google says is normal. We then have impressions on the new Nest Thermostat, and then wrap up on other hardware happenings.

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Hosts:

Abner Li

Ben Schoon

Kyle Bradshaw

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Pixel 5 Review: An exercise in compromise [Video]

Some early Pixel 5 buyers are seeing a small gap between the display and frame

Pixel 5 teardown reveals wireless charging cutout, use of clips to attach screen

Google says Pixel 5 screen and body gap is ‘normal part of the design’

Google Store running ‘Pixel 5 $5G’ sweepstakes with $5,000 Google Pay prizes

Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 5: Worth the upgrade? [Video]

Google brings HVAC monitoring, early warnings to all Nest Thermostats

Unused marketing hints at using Nest Audio as ‘home theater sound system’ for Chromecast with Google TV

Sundar Pichai teases Google’s ‘deeper investments in hardware’ and roadmap next year

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