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Chris Welch

Chris Welch

Former Senior Reviewer

Former Senior Reviewer

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    Chris Welch
    A former Sonos employee vents about the company’s “eroding” core values.

    “Incompetence has infected top management” at Sonos, according to a former engineer’s Reddit post.

    This ex-employee — I’ve confirmed their credentials — also says the culture within Sonos took a sharp turn for the worse with the original Roam. That speaker became the first glaring example of a product rushed out the door despite internal warnings. It wouldn’t be the last.

    Reminder: I’m reachable on Signal at chriswelch.01.

    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    Don’t expect a Pixel Flip: Google says Samsung and Motorola have that covered.

    Michael Fisher’s latest video has a great interview with Google devices boss Rick Osterloh. When asked whether Google has interest in creating a more affordable flip-style Pixel, Osterloh suggests that Samsung and Motorola have that foldables category pretty well handled for now.

    As for adopting Qi2 wireless charging, he says it’s “a matter of time.” Maybe the Pixel X?

    Chris Welch
    Chris Welch
    This Fold is so much more refined.

    The Pixel 9 Pro Fold feels more premium than Google’s original foldable. Some people are inevitably going to miss the unique shape of the first-generation Fold, but by every other measure, my first impression of the 9 Pro Fold is that it could be something special.

    Thing is, there’s no getting past that $1,800 price — especially when the cameras are far from Google’s best.

    Google’s Pixel Fold one year later: I can’t wait for the sequel

    Using the Fold can feel special, but Google needs to make some obvious upgrades for the follow-up.

    Chris Welch