Gadget Lab Podcast: Pixel Buds, AirPods, and the Future of Ear Computers

Sure, you can use them to listen to music, as always. But they've got touch controls now. They're embedded with custom wireless chips to ease pairing. They also open a direct line to the voice assistant on your phone. Soon however, it's likely you won't even need the phone to talk to your AI-powered assistant in your headphones.