The Vergecast

Google announces Pixel 5, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio

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Nilay, Dieter, Dan, and Chris discuss all the announcements from Google's fall hardware event from this week, as well as Sonos suing Google for infringing five more wireless audio patents.

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  • If you’re sick this fall, you’ll probably get two virus tests
  • The coronavirus pandemic by the numbers
  • Google announces the Pixel 5 for $699
  • Google announces Pixel 4A 5G with larger 6.2-inch display for $499
  • Verizon has an exclusive Pixel 4A 5G that’s $100 more expensive
  • Google says the Pixel’s Soli radar and Motion Sense will return
  • Can the Pixel 5 camera still compete using the same old aging sensor?
  • The Pixel 5 and 4A 5G play it safe
  • Google Chromecast (2020) review: reinvented — and now with a remote
  • Google announces new Chromecast with the new Google TV interface
  • The new Chromecast with Google TV won’t officially support Stadia at launch
  • Google Play Movies & TV is now Google TV but it’s not the same Google TV that runs on Android TV on the new Chromecast, it’s an app
  • New Chromecast works as a cheap but unsupported xCloud streamer
  • The Home Depot is selling a new Google Chromecast that hasn’t been announced
  • Sonos sues Google for infringing five more wireless audio patents
  • The new Roku Ultra has Dolby Vision and improved Wi-Fi performance
  • Roku is adding support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit later this year
  • Roku’s Streambar is a compact soundbar with built-in streaming smarts
  • Google’s new Nest Audio smart speaker is official, costs $99.99
  • A week with the Xbox Series X: load times, game performance, and more
  • Microsoft’s new $549 Surface Laptop Go aims to compete with Chromebooks
  • Microsoft’s updated Surface Pro X has a faster processor and new platinum color option
  • Apple Watch Series 6 review: minute improvements
  • The Apple Watch heart monitor sends too many people to the doctor

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