Schrödinger's Smart Speaker with Daniel Bader
45Welcome to The Sideload episode 6, a 9to5Google 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.
Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/05blamq5
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03NQdhoTfPYYq5nBxhZrmi?si=TIAfTGkFReeO2hFKclDt7A
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sideload-a-9to5google-podcast/id1835505417
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
The Sideload is a new podcast from 9to5Google hosted by Will Sattelberg. Every week, we welcome a new guest to talk about a recent editorial, review, video, or a fascinating piece of news that caught Will's eye. From there, the conversation can go wherever it needs to, off-topic or no. It's a relevant, irreverent, low-key podcast made just for you.
Hosts:
Will Sattelberg
Daniel Bader
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