Best Podcast Episodes About Google Maps
Everything podcasters are saying about Google Maps — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 29 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Google Maps
“… topic. Scott Forstall was the head of software. He did the Aqua interface for Mac OS X. He did the iPhone stuff. And he left Apple after that Apple Maps debacle. He'd been in charge, and Tim Cook fired him in a really uncomfortable way. And he's never done another press interview since that day. And what he did was he became a Broadway producer. Yeah. Yes, he did Fun Home. He did Hadestown. And so I tried and tried to get him to do an interview for this book. And what I wound up doing is I made a video of me at the piano doing a parody of Hadestown. That's so smart. Where the lyrics were all …”
“… it christina did you have anything you wanted to ask david about well you know if i may we were talking about uh jobs in the app store i i have to tell you one of my favorite stories from this book that's never been told before, and it's on that topic. Scott Forstall was the head of software. He did the Aqua interface for Mac OS X. He did the iPhone stuff. And he left Apple after that Apple Maps debacle. He'd been in charge, and Tim Cook fired him in a really uncomfortable way. And he's never done another press interview since that day. And what he did was he became a Broadway producer. Yeah. Yes, he did Fun Home. He did Hadestown. And so I tried and tried to get him to do an interview for this book. And what I wound up doing is I made a video of me at the piano doing a parody of Hadestown. That's so smart. Where the lyrics were all like, you know, do an interview with me. And he finally agreed. And he told me the most incredible story. So when the iPhone came out, it had 16 apps and you were happy. That was all you could have. And over the ensuing months, people began jailbreaking the phone, hacking it so they could install their own apps. And Jobs said to Forrestal, what are …”
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Steve Jobs almost rejected the idea of an App Store, believing the iPhone should remain closed. However, after discussions with Scott Forstall, they ended up brainstorming every possible app they could create instead. This pivotal moment transformed the iPhone experience and set the stage for the app revolution.
“… from those use cases And that led to the development of the framework which I going to be sharing today which we call for simplicity AI maturity maps Now the concept of maturity is certainly not some proprietary thing that we invented. Maturity is just a heuristic and a framework to look at where different organizations are around some key areas relative to one another and where they should be. So the way that maturity maps work is that they organize AI and agent maturity into six different categories. Those categories are first deployment depth, which is sort of an expanded notion of use …”
“… we're not just thinking about what use cases a company should do, but what's the full set of change management and infrastructure development and new policy and investment in people and all this other stuff needs to go around it to actually get value from those use cases And that led to the development of the framework which I going to be sharing today which we call for simplicity AI maturity maps Now the concept of maturity is certainly not some proprietary thing that we invented. Maturity is just a heuristic and a framework to look at where different organizations are around some key areas relative to one another and where they should be. So the way that maturity maps work is that they organize AI and agent maturity into six different categories. Those categories are first deployment depth, which is sort of an expanded notion of use cases. Deployment depth in the context of AI maturity not only thinks about how many use cases you have in play, but how much those use cases are assistance versus full workflow automations versus actual applied agentic systems that are doing work with some meaningful degree of autonomy. The second category is systems integration. This is a measure …”
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AI Maturity Maps provide a structured way to evaluate an organization's readiness for AI by assessing six key dimensions. These dimensions include deployment depth, systems integration, data management, outcomes, people, and governance, helping organizations identify where they stand and what they need to improve. This framework goes beyond just use cases, emphasizing the holistic changes required for successful AI implementation.
“but so many businesses figured out, hey, an extra Google business profile could really help me. And what did they do? They sent postcards to maybe a technician house maybe someone in leadership And then you had all these home service listings that are at an apartment at a residential neighborhood And eventually what happens is you might get traction you might get leads and those get suspended And now you can get it back because it wasn't compliant with Google's terms of service. And now you have …”
“but so many businesses figured out, hey, an extra Google business profile could really help me. And what did they do? They sent postcards to maybe a technician house maybe someone in leadership And then you had all these home service listings that are at an apartment at a residential neighborhood And eventually what happens is you might get traction you might get leads and those get suspended And now you can get it back because it wasn't compliant with Google's terms of service. And now you have issues where all of a sudden you've lost a huge percentage of your lead flow. To your point, if you were driving organic leads, your total cost of marketing is going down across your paid channels. now that organic channel is gone and your cost of marketing goes straight up your leads go down it was a horrible situation for a lot of companies that got …”
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Businesses often fall into the trap of creating multiple Google business profiles, thinking it will boost their visibility. However, this can lead to suspension of listings due to non-compliance, resulting in a significant loss of leads and increased marketing costs. Understanding the 'Possum Filter' is crucial, as it penalizes businesses located too close to competitors in the same category, leading to algorithmic chaos and lost opportunities.
“primarily that system of google maps then moving to apple maps uh with a lot of the japan stuff we had like where we were going planned out in advance so itinerary yeah yeah so before i left i made like a you know that little like guide thing you can do in apple maps oh yeah i have guides for everything in apple maps yeah i made a guide called japan holiday where i put in like all the points of interest that i knew we were going to need yeah and the search was the hardest part …”
“primarily that system of google maps then moving to apple maps uh with a lot of the japan stuff we had like where we were going planned out in advance so itinerary yeah yeah so before i left i made like a you know that little like guide thing you can do in apple maps oh yeah i have guides for everything in apple maps yeah i made a guide called japan holiday where i put in like all the points of interest that i knew we were going to need yeah and the search was the hardest part right because japan addresses are even more complicated than english addresses and like you put in the japan postcode and it would take you to an area or like i'd have to like cross reference between apps um i would check google even google maps wouldn't get it perfect right so like i go to google.com and find like the actual image of the map then i …”
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Introducing ads in Apple Maps could worsen its already weak search functionality, but it might also push Apple to improve its search algorithms.
“which seems to be happening a lot lately. All right, moving on. Google Maps got an AI facelift and map heads everywhere are pumped. Gemini is powering a new feature called Ask Maps, where you can ask contextual real world questions and get answers back without ever leaving the app. For instance, my phone is dying. Where are some nearby coffee shops that have outlets? Or is there a public pickleball court with lights on that I can play at tonight? Road trippers are going to have a field day with this too. If you were …”
“which seems to be happening a lot lately. All right, moving on. Google Maps got an AI facelift and map heads everywhere are pumped. Gemini is powering a new feature called Ask Maps, where you can ask contextual real world questions and get answers back without ever leaving the app. For instance, my phone is dying. Where are some nearby coffee shops that have outlets? Or is there a public pickleball court with lights on that I can play at tonight? Road trippers are going to have a field day with this too. If you were driving from California to the Grand Canyon, you could ask for recommended stops along the way, according to an example given by Google. Whereas before you might have opened TikTok to find those wrecks, Maps will now give you tips from real people on how to find a real hidden trail entrance, for instance, in addition to your standard directions and …”
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Google Maps has introduced an AI-powered feature called Ask Maps, allowing users to ask real-world questions directly within the app, like finding coffee shops with outlets or nearby pickleball courts. This update also personalizes recommendations based on user preferences, potentially sidelining competitors like Yelp and TripAdvisor. With over 2 billion users, these enhancements could significantly change how people navigate and explore their surroundings.
“Google has launched Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for iOS and Android in the US and India that lets users ask complex, real-world questions of Google Maps. Coding The Verge, in the past, Google Maps would struggle with hyper-specific questions like, where can I charge my phone without having to wait in line for coffee, or where is the closest public bathroom that isn't completely disgusting? Parents of kids with tiny bladders, I'm …”
“Google has launched Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature for iOS and Android in the US and India that lets users ask complex, real-world questions of Google Maps. Coding The Verge, in the past, Google Maps would struggle with hyper-specific questions like, where can I charge my phone without having to wait in line for coffee, or where is the closest public bathroom that isn't completely disgusting? Parents of kids with tiny bladders, I'm looking at you. But now, thanks to Gemini, all our weird, slightly embarrassing questions can be answered, directions included. Ask Maps lets you describe your plans conversationally, including as much or as little detail as you want, and Gemini will sift through your query to provide as detailed a response as you need, often using personal details …”
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Google Maps has introduced Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered feature that can answer complex, real-world questions for users in the US and India. From finding the nearest clean bathroom to booking a cozy vegetarian restaurant, Ask Maps personalizes responses based on your preferences and past interactions, transforming how we navigate our daily lives. With immersive navigation updates, Google Maps is not just about directions anymore; it's about creating a seamless experience tailored to you.
“… your disaster type, and your radius of how many miles you can go. And then it would use AI to generate a guided plan on what you should do. I use Google Maps and use the API to show you nearby places like churches, police stations, fire stations. So you at least know you have like a grasp of your surroundings. You know where to go when you're in trouble.”
“… hits. You have no idea what to do. You've never been in this place and you're just confused and all over the place. You have no backup plan, no emergency plan. So you can quickly open my app and you can go type in your details such as your address, your disaster type, and your radius of how many miles you can go. And then it would use AI to generate a guided plan on what you should do. I use Google Maps and use the API to show you nearby places like churches, police stations, fire stations. So you at least know you have like a grasp of your surroundings. You know where to go when you're in trouble.”
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Arvi Kandelwal, an eighth grader from Charlotte, North Carolina, is developing an AI-powered app to help people navigate natural disasters. Inspired by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Hurricane Helene's impact on her home, her app provides users with tailored emergency plans based on their location and disaster type. This innovative tool aims to give individuals the guidance they need during chaotic situations.
“… the $10 a month add-on that allows you to access this today. So currently, it does SMS, picture messaging, location sharing. It works with WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather.”
“… coverage because it reaches 10 million users, over 32 countries and six continents. No one has that reach that Starlink has. In the US, you've probably heard of this through T-Mobile. They have T-Satellite, which is their branded version. And that's the $10 a month add-on that allows you to access this today. So currently, it does SMS, picture messaging, location sharing. It works with WhatsApp, Google Maps, AccuWeather.”
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Starlink Mobile is revolutionizing cell coverage by eliminating dead zones, providing up to 150 Mbps data speed directly from space. This technology proved crucial during the LA wildfires, enabling emergency communications for millions when traditional networks failed. With 10 million users across six continents, Starlink is reshaping how we connect, even in the most remote locations.
“… called VNodeKosla. VNodeKosla was on the board and an investor in other search engines. Was it Excite? Yeah, yeah. And he wanted Excite to acquire Google. So, like, they saw what Google was doing. and Excite, so Google's founder were willing to sell for a million dollars. And Excite said, I'm not sure if it's worth 250. So the story in technology is you need to build, like there's a saying from Y Combinator that says build something people want. Like that's what matters. Yeah. Like, it's very hard. I've had that conversation with so many businesses over the years, especially because people will, …”
“And actually, at some point, at some point, there's a legendary investor called VNodeKosla. VNodeKosla was on the board and an investor in other search engines. Was it Excite? Yeah, yeah. And he wanted Excite to acquire Google. So, like, they saw what Google was doing. and Excite, so Google's founder were willing to sell for a million dollars. And Excite said, I'm not sure if it's worth 250. So the story in technology is you need to build, like there's a saying from Y Combinator that says build something people want. Like that's what matters. Yeah. Like, it's very hard. I've had that conversation with so many businesses over the years, especially because people will, you know, again, I'll go with the knife thing because I'm holding one. People will go from like hey you going to build a knife and then all of a sudden they building like a custom sheath and then a belt that goes with the sheath and then a pair of pants that go with the sheath and then the boots that go with the sheath and then you end up doing …”
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In the tech world, building something people actually want is crucial, as illustrated by Google's early decisions. Legendary investor VNodeKosla almost acquired Google for just a million dollars, which highlights the importance of recognizing true value. The story emphasizes the need for a strong culture and continuous iteration to foster innovation, drawing lessons from Google’s approach to product development.
“And thinking about that, Apple obviously saw Google Maps, they used it on the first and early iPhones. They knew they had to make their own Apple Maps. Maybe you could speak to why they realized that. But when it comes to web search, they've partnered with Google forever. Obviously there's money involved, but they did not feel the need to make their own search engine that would be built into Safari. They still rely on Google for that. I'm curious if you think AI falls into the Maps category, where …”
“And thinking about that, Apple obviously saw Google Maps, they used it on the first and early iPhones. They knew they had to make their own Apple Maps. Maybe you could speak to why they realized that. But when it comes to web search, they've partnered with Google forever. Obviously there's money involved, but they did not feel the need to make their own search engine that would be built into Safari. They still rely on Google for that. I'm curious if you think AI falls into the Maps category, where they'll partner with Google for now, but still work on their own and release their own? Or is it more like a Google search scenario where they're going to partner with Gemini, maybe forevermore, and that will just be what's powering it behind the scenes? Wow Well we know for sure that one of the through lines of Apple 50 years and one of the last …”
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Apple's fierce reaction to Google's betrayal led to the creation of Apple Maps in just a year. After Google violated their agreement by limiting updates on iPhone, Steve Jobs vowed to take control, resulting in Apple developing its own mapping solution. This move was part of Apple's strategy to reduce reliance on third parties and maintain excellence in their product ecosystem.
“… at that time, the winners of social, it wasn't very clear. It wasn't MySpace. It was Facebook. It was Instagram. It wasn't MapQuest that won the MapSpace. It was Google Maps. That's next. It fun It frothy out there right Do you see any parallels what's going on around the excitement, the boom around AI with kind of the last big boom and then bust of the dot-com era 25 years ago? So I think the first comparison between the two, if you go back to the year 2000 and you look how people would imagine at the time what the Internet would be, and you look right now in 2026, 26 years later, we can …”
“Just ahead, Qualcomm survived the last big tech boom and bust cycle. How is that informing Cristiano's strategy to navigate today's AI market? If you go back at that time, the winners of social, it wasn't very clear. It wasn't MySpace. It was Facebook. It was Instagram. It wasn't MapQuest that won the MapSpace. It was Google Maps. That's next. It fun It frothy out there right Do you see any parallels what's going on around the excitement, the boom around AI with kind of the last big boom and then bust of the dot-com era 25 years ago? So I think the first comparison between the two, if you go back to the year 2000 and you look how people would imagine at the time what the Internet would be, and you look right now in 2026, 26 years later, we can probably say without any doubt the Internet today is way bigger than people thought Internet would be in 2000. Whatever they thought in 2000, they were not thinking big enough. It's bigger today. Now, did they happen all in one year? No, they did not. It went through a process to get to that. So I think it's the same with AI. As I said before, AI is …”
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Qualcomm's experience during the dot-com boom informs its strategy for today's AI market, suggesting that AI's impact will surpass current expectations. Just as the internet evolved beyond initial predictions, AI is poised for a similar trajectory, although the pace of this growth remains uncertain. The winners of the past, like Facebook and Google Maps, highlight the unpredictable nature of technological success.
“Yeah, you can. You can, okay. You can do it for an hour until a certain time, or indefinitely. Because I know you can do it in Google Maps. I'm not sure if you could do it in one hour, 24 hours, or indefinitely. No, it's one hour, end of day, indefinitely. So, you can't be like, here's my week. So, could you, oh, hmm. You have to turn it on every week, or turn it off after a week of indefinite. Yeah. Which is, you just look like that guy. Yeah, exactly. Yeah. You do indefinite, and then it's just like. I would say, if you're going to ask somebody to turn on their location tracking …”
“Yeah, you can. You can, okay. You can do it for an hour until a certain time, or indefinitely. Because I know you can do it in Google Maps. I'm not sure if you could do it in one hour, 24 hours, or indefinitely. No, it's one hour, end of day, indefinitely. So, you can't be like, here's my week. So, could you, oh, hmm. You have to turn it on every week, or turn it off after a week of indefinite. Yeah. Which is, you just look like that guy. Yeah, exactly. Yeah. You do indefinite, and then it's just like. I would say, if you're going to ask somebody to turn on their location tracking for you, you should probably have somewhat of a reason why you say it. Like, if you're gonna be the person to go out and ask, you should be like, not just, can you turn your location tracking on? Or like, do you mind if you turn it on? It'd be nice if I saw you were in traffic on the way home, and I know not to search it. It'd be like, stuff like …”
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Asking a partner to share their location can spark privacy concerns and relationship tension. One couple navigates this tricky territory when a surprise dinner leads to unexpected questions about trust and transparency. This discussion reveals the fine line between caring and controlling in modern relationships.
“… to play a bigger role in people's lives, like by the early 2010s, even. I mean, I knew so many people that were younger that had phones just for Google Maps, like you said, to like walk home or go somewhere just so that like their parents could know that they would be able to like find their way back places when they didn't have it. I remember having this in New York because I had just graduated and I was like living in Williamsburg, which was very cool in the early 2010s. But like I didn't know my way around. And so I had to have my like iPhone out all the time to like go on Google Maps. And like …”
“… feel like I mean, part of the thing with the iPhone and I know other like internet enables phones. I know some people had like Androids and other things. Is that you could get the Internet on the phone. And I feel like this is when the Internet started to play a bigger role in people's lives, like by the early 2010s, even. I mean, I knew so many people that were younger that had phones just for Google Maps, like you said, to like walk home or go somewhere just so that like their parents could know that they would be able to like find their way back places when they didn't have it. I remember having this in New York because I had just graduated and I was like living in Williamsburg, which was very cool in the early 2010s. But like I didn't know my way around. And so I had to have my like iPhone out all the time to like go on Google Maps. And like it just was playing a bigger and bigger role in people's lives. I feel like. How old were you when you got your first iPhone? My first iPhone was after college because my parents weren't buying me an iPhone. I had like a Nokia all through high school, which was lame. I really wanted the you know, because again, this is I'm a millennial. So this was …”
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Smartphones transformed communication and social status, making having an iPhone a rite of passage for many teens. In the early 2010s, these devices not only provided internet access but also changed how we navigated our surroundings and shared our lives online. This shift marked a significant cultural change, where owning a smartphone became synonymous with being socially connected and relevant.
“… gonna start in six months. I can go virtually walk over to that block and wander around that building and see what's going on. So the same way that Google Maps, you know, when they first started mapping everything, everybody thought they were crazy, that was too much. And now we're just like, yeah, anywhere in the world, we can just drop in and look at it on Google Maps. And that is gonna happen in 3D objects as well. And so everything we do is gonna be able to plug into these digital three-dimensional whatever, which then turns around and informs VR, AR, real construction, sensing. Microsoft and AWS …”
“where the city has a repository of digital buildings, right? So now not only can I see my own digital building that I'm, my apartment interior in New York or whatever, but there's a huge building being built that's been approved by zoning and it's gonna start in six months. I can go virtually walk over to that block and wander around that building and see what's going on. So the same way that Google Maps, you know, when they first started mapping everything, everybody thought they were crazy, that was too much. And now we're just like, yeah, anywhere in the world, we can just drop in and look at it on Google Maps. And that is gonna happen in 3D objects as well. And so everything we do is gonna be able to plug into these digital three-dimensional whatever, which then turns around and informs VR, AR, real construction, sensing. Microsoft and AWS have both been really playing around with that digital twin of the world. Is there a return to the metaverse? Do you think that's ever gonna happen? Into another pandemic? I think that it has, there are specific applications. I think it's gonna be the right tool for the right time. Right, there is a certain amount of friction to opening your …”
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The metaverse is transforming how experts collaborate, especially in medicine, by allowing them to engage with 3D digital models of new devices without the need for travel. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of coordinating schedules among busy professionals, making virtual meetings more efficient. While the metaverse won't replace our physical lives, it offers significant advantages for specific use cases like medical device development.
“… see what else here. Jack in Michigan, I heard you mention in your newsletter that you asked CarPlay for directions and it surprised you by opening Google Maps instead of Apple Maps. I use Apple CarPlay all the time and stick with Waze, and there's an easy way around that. I just ask Siri for directions to my destination using Waze and it works perfectly. Siri finds the place and it shows up right on my Waze map. I've used Waze for years and I feel really comfortable with it. It's nice being able to, it's nice being able to be specific and get exactly the app I want without touching the screen. I …”
“… cool thing is, wine, I don't know if you've noticed, at restaurants has gotten really expensive, so you can say, like, tell me my best bang for the buck or something like that, and it's a nice way to, you know, you might even save some money. Let's see what else here. Jack in Michigan, I heard you mention in your newsletter that you asked CarPlay for directions and it surprised you by opening Google Maps instead of Apple Maps. I use Apple CarPlay all the time and stick with Waze, and there's an easy way around that. I just ask Siri for directions to my destination using Waze and it works perfectly. Siri finds the place and it shows up right on my Waze map. I've used Waze for years and I feel really comfortable with it. It's nice being able to, it's nice being able to be specific and get exactly the app I want without touching the screen. I figured this might help your listeners and thanks for all the podcasts, radio, and everything else. I listen all the time. Well, thank you, Jack, for listening all the time. Now my phone is listening because I said Siri. Got a lot of love for the newsletter. Neil in Ohio, hey Rich, I've been really enjoying your newsletter. This issue this week was …”
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Jobs in physical and speech therapy are safe from AI takeover, thanks to the personal interaction and hands-on evaluation they require. Therapists are in high demand, and their work can be incredibly rewarding, offering flexibility and the ability to impact lives. If you're considering a career outside tech, this field might be the perfect fit.
“… companies, with, you know, hotel. with restaurants and they are putting for their like in-app car assistant they have their own map instead of Google Maps or instead of Apple Maps and it will direct you to like you can basically the way it will be said is it will only direct you to places they have a financial relationship with right so if you want a restaurant it will send it will put forward restaurants that have paid them and will suggest restaurants or a mechanic that has paid them it will suggest when you go if you say oh what is this problem with my car and it'll tell you oh you need to …”
“… makes AI agents that are largely meant to drive sales for other people. But one of the things I didn't bring up that the representative very excitedly told me is that they will be making, they are making deals with different manufacturers, with different companies, with, you know, hotel. with restaurants and they are putting for their like in-app car assistant they have their own map instead of Google Maps or instead of Apple Maps and it will direct you to like you can basically the way it will be said is it will only direct you to places they have a financial relationship with right so if you want a restaurant it will send it will put forward restaurants that have paid them and will suggest restaurants or a mechanic that has paid them it will suggest when you go if you say oh what is this problem with my car and it'll tell you oh you need to replace this belt I'll book you an appointment at the dealership which if they do right would you like to do a test drive of a new car and like so there's no that that is the what they that is what they want they like they want a world where every time anyone uses a map app it's owned by somebody who is basically if you say I need to go to the nearest …”
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Amazon's advertising model ensures that the worst products often top search results, leading to a market where bad drives out good. This phenomenon, akin to Gresham's law, highlights a troubling shift in consumer choices where quality is sacrificed for ad spend. As AI continues to influence marketing, the implications for product quality and consumer trust are significant.
“… feeling like Live 360 would know if there was an app open about driving It said my cell phone usage while driving though was like 90 To me that the Google Maps So then what will you do differently I mean now I just like who cares I'm the worst driver then. But how's my son the best driver out of all of us? But isn't that good to know? That's awesome. It says that he goes the speed limit at all times. And it even tells you when you're following too close to a car in front of you. It tells you when you are going... How does it know that? It knows everything. It knows everything. Like, I'll get …”
“… use that. Now, there are times when a song comes on and I'm like, I don't like that song. And I'll reach over and kind of change it. And so maybe it's counting that. And then there are sometimes a text message will come in. and then I'm like, oh. I'm feeling like Live 360 would know if there was an app open about driving It said my cell phone usage while driving though was like 90 To me that the Google Maps So then what will you do differently I mean now I just like who cares I'm the worst driver then. But how's my son the best driver out of all of us? But isn't that good to know? That's awesome. It says that he goes the speed limit at all times. And it even tells you when you're following too close to a car in front of you. It tells you when you are going... How does it know that? It knows everything. It knows everything. Like, I'll get notifications. His child goes the speed limit. Mine does not. I get notifications. You know, your daughter was doing 53 in a 25. And I'm like, okay. Wait, did it tell you live? Will you get like an alert? Yeah. I can tell. Like, we can tell exactly how fast she's driving at any given moment. And sometimes I'll call her and I'll be like, I know what road …”
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In a hilarious revelation, one dad discovers he's the worst driver in the family according to Life 360's ratings, while his son is the golden child for always obeying speed limits. The absurdity peaks when he realizes he might be penalized for changing the song in his car while using GPS. This segment perfectly captures the comedic chaos of family tracking and the unexpected consequences of tech.
“… and not having your phone. Why would somebody create an app for this? Well, here's why. Because most people are thinking to themselves, but I need Google Maps because I don't want to get lost. I need a timer of some kind that counts down the 12 hours so I can check. I'm saying, great, great. I've created an app for that. The app tracks you on your walk in airplane mode. The GPS works in airplane mode. You can see a line of where you walk. You can zoom in and out on Google Maps inside of the app. Great. So you no longer have that excuse. And it also has a clock. So I have created an app. You download, …”
“… back on later. And then number three, very important. Unplug. Unplug. You put your phone on airplane mode. Now, I have actually, funny enough, created an app for the 12-hour walk. So you think that's hilarious. This whole thing is about unplugging and not having your phone. Why would somebody create an app for this? Well, here's why. Because most people are thinking to themselves, but I need Google Maps because I don't want to get lost. I need a timer of some kind that counts down the 12 hours so I can check. I'm saying, great, great. I've created an app for that. The app tracks you on your walk in airplane mode. The GPS works in airplane mode. You can see a line of where you walk. You can zoom in and out on Google Maps inside of the app. Great. So you no longer have that excuse. And it also has a clock. So I have created an app. You download, you unplug, you put in airplane mode, you hit start. It starts tracking you. You shouldn't need to look at anything else. You don't have to check in on your social media that day. You don't need to take your phone out of airplane mode. But the unplugging nature is really phone and airplane mode. Put this tracking on just so you know where you're …”
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Colin O'Brady reveals that our highest life moments often stem from our lowest points. After being told he would never walk normally again due to severe burns, he learned that embracing struggles can lead to extraordinary achievements. By identifying your 'Everest'—the big goal you want to reach—you can break free from complacency and unlock your true potential.
“Google just released something that I think may be more important to creating AGI than ChatGPT was itself. They released an AI that doesn't predict text, it simulates reality. You describe a world and it builds it in front of you in real time, 720p, 24 frames a second, just like a video, except there's something a little bit different. You walk through it, you drive through it, the world responds to you. And it was so good that within one week, Waymo, …”
“Google just released something that I think may be more important to creating AGI than ChatGPT was itself. They released an AI that doesn't predict text, it simulates reality. You describe a world and it builds it in front of you in real time, 720p, 24 frames a second, just like a video, except there's something a little bit different. You walk through it, you drive through it, the world responds to you. And it was so good that within one week, Waymo, which is a self-driving car company worth $126 billion, they took that technology and built the most advanced driving simulator ever created. They can now simulate things that the cars have never seen, like tornadoes or elephants in a highway or snowstorms in cities that never get snow. So today we're going to break down what world models actually …”
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Google's new AI, Genie 3, can simulate entire 3D worlds in real-time, revolutionizing how we interact with virtual environments. Unlike traditional AI that predicts text, Genie 3 builds immersive experiences where users can walk through and manipulate their surroundings. This technology is already being adopted by companies like Waymo to enhance self-driving simulations, marking a significant leap towards achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
“… range, a clear shift in Renault's approach to a small family car like the Megane. They're going to rework the cabin software as well, developed with Google, and going further than simply integrating Google Assistant or Google Maps, like set up in the Renault 4 and the Renault 5. Also, they say that they've cut costs by 40% compared to current Renault EVs, which helps keep the McCann competitively priced against its rivals. And finally, what about at the top end, the sporty end? Well, Alpine has been its brand, building the A110 sports car for many years. Since 2018, they've built their dealer …”
“Okay, Renault Megane is next in the news part of this announcement. The next generation Renault Megane will come in two forms, fully electric and range extender. The E-Rev version will pair a small petrol engine and a battery for 870 miles of range, a clear shift in Renault's approach to a small family car like the Megane. They're going to rework the cabin software as well, developed with Google, and going further than simply integrating Google Assistant or Google Maps, like set up in the Renault 4 and the Renault 5. Also, they say that they've cut costs by 40% compared to current Renault EVs, which helps keep the McCann competitively priced against its rivals. And finally, what about at the top end, the sporty end? Well, Alpine has been its brand, building the A110 sports car for many years. Since 2018, they've built their dealer network to 170 retailers globally. They sold 10,000 Alpines last year. The next generation A110 will launch as a pure BEV model. The new A110 uses the Alpine Performance Platform, a bonded and riveted aluminium architecture that Alpine says delivers the stiffness-to-weight balance needed for a small sports car. The platform also underpins the Renault 5 …”
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The new Alpine A110 is set to redefine sports cars with its all-electric design and innovative features, achieving under 1.5 tonnes and 400 miles of range. Utilizing a dual-motor setup and advanced battery technology, it promises an exhilarating driving experience reminiscent of classic racing cars. This shift highlights the evolution of the EV market, moving towards high-performance niche vehicles.
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