Do You Feel Alive Talking to Johnny V?

The Android Police podcast may need a name change. And no, The Vergecast is taken. But for a show that delves into the profundity of notions such as the phases of smartphone design and the uncanny valley that is a conversation with a voice assistant, we also get to inject bits of "Her" and "Short Circuit" into the mix. So there's that. We've got chat about the Fitbit Charge 6, Pixel 8a, Amazon's hidden Fire HD 10 and a whole smattering of in-between bits that we just can't stay away from. This is our longest episode yet in this iteration and the show notes go to reflect it. Get ready for some links, buddy.01:44 | Top BreadLeaked Google Pixel 8a images are already making the roundsThere are no beans left to spill on Samsung's next Galaxy BudsGoogle's Pixel Watch 2 could borrow a key Fitbit Sense 2 featureThe Google Pixel Watch 2’s most unique strap yet leaksThe Fitbit Charge 6 is coming later this monthThe Fitbit Charge 6 could bring back a long-lost hardware feature22:56 | MeatAmazon's latest Fire TV lineup includes two new high-end streaming sticks and a soundbarAmazon's new Echo Show 8 wants to be your smart hub of choiceAmazon’s Echo Hub is the latest and greatest way to control all your connected devicesThe Nest Hub Max is losing one of its key features this monthThe age of smart displays is coming to a premature endJibo Review 2018: This Robot Will Steal Your Heart (Through Your Wallet) - Mr. MobileHow Jibo The Robot Succeeded – By Dying - Mr. MobileNo sane person should spend $600 on a consumer-level router | Digital TrendsGoogle's smart home strategy is as disastrous as its messaging strategy (Android Authority)1:07:48 | Yes, This Bottom Slice is Past The Hour MarkGoogle Bard Extensions brings more AI power to