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Beyond the Smartphone: The AR/AI Glasses & Smartwatch Revolution W/Austin Mejia(Google)
Season 1 Episode 36
In this episode of 'The Altered Perception Show,' we dive deep into the world of wearables(AR/AI glasses, smartwatches, Plaud Note etc.) and AI with Austin Mejia, Product Manager for Pixel Watch and Wear OS at Google. Austin discusses the evolving landscape of smartwatches, smart glasses, and other wearable technology, offering insights into foundational models, on-device AI, and the future potential of these devices. From the convergence of AI and health tracking to the challenges and innovations in hardware development, this conversation uncovers the fascinating progress and future of wearables. Additionally, Austin shares his own journey and offers valuable advice for those looking to enter the tech industry.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Meet Austin Mejia: Leading AI for Pixel Watch
03:31 Austin's Journey: From Policy to Hardware
04:32 Building the AI Team at Google
10:40 The Future of Wearables and AI
16:30 Challenges and Innovations in Wearable Tech
28:49 The Role of AI in Enhancing Wearable Usability
34:17 Pixel Watch 4: A Game Changer
37:12 Pioneering Smart Replies on Wearables
37:40 Challenges of On-Device LLMs
39:41 Improving Messaging on Smartwatches
40:44 Gesture and Voice Interaction
42:27 Collaborating with Qualcomm on Hardware
44:38 Foundational Models and Wearables
47:39 Health and Fitness Tracking
53:21 Privacy and On-Device AI
57:54 Future of Wearables and AI
01:14:27 Advice for Aspiring Technologists
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