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Re:New Google Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub by wufufufu on Tuesday October 09, 2018 @02:41PM (#18178669)
Here's my generic cynical HN comment:

Every Google feature is predicated on large scale user data collection. Who asked for a phone that would answer itself or cloud storage for pictures that also processes and trains models on all of them? These features are something Google wants, not consumers. When drones are able to target individuals based on facial profiles, I'm going to think "my selfies helped with that".

At least it has front facing speakers.

Re:New Google Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub by apahwa on Tuesday October 09, 2018 @03:29PM (#18179080)
maybe you don't want those features but a lot of us do. cloud storage of photos has been great and I'd love to stop paying for the additional storage space. yes, Google may benefit from it also but that is why it is free...
Re:New Google Pixel 3, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub by jasonvorhe on Tuesday October 09, 2018 @03:36PM (#18179151)
Speak for yourself. I adore these features.