Material
Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Thu, April 03, 2025
It's All Fake
Fake movie trailers are ruining YouTube. Would you trust Gemini with your kids? Links and Show Notes: Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers — And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Video Google Is Closing Up Android Development, but It's Not What You Think Exclusive: Google will develop the Android OS fully in private, here's why Google is working on Gemini for kids to help with homework and more Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, March 29, 2025
Sounds Human
Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant? Not on Andy's watch. Also, how Andy tamed Gemini 2.5 Pro. Links and Show Notes: Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent AI model I Quit Google for ChatGPT and Other AI Search—and I’m Not Going Back Zen Browser Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 20, 2025
Breaking the Fourth Wall
Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it. Links and Show Notes: Google's Pixel 9a Could Be One of the Best Deals in Smartphones Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable value Sorry to Say the Google Pixel 9a Is Actually Delayed Google Pixel 4a’s painful “update” was due to battery overheating risk https://gizmodo.com/pebbles-successor-has-me-stoked-for-the-return-of-the-simple-smartwatch-2000577589 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 13, 2025
Gemini for Robots
Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks! Links and Show Notes: Google Is Sticking Gemini 2.0 Into Robots Now Gemini Robotics brings AI into the physical world Gemini Live with Screenshare Introducing Gemma 3: The most capable model you can run on a single GPU or TPU Experiment with Gemini 2.0 Flash native image generation Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 06, 2025
Manifest Destiny
Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed. Links and Show Notes: Gemini Live will learn to peer through your camera lens in a few weeks Gemini Live with Video Gemini Live with Screenshare Expanding AI Overviews and introducing AI Mode Exclusive: Google’s rumored new 'Pixie' assistant is finally coming to the Pixel 10 as Pixel Sense Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 28, 2025
Not to Be Morbid
The Pixel Watch 3 will call for help if you miss a heartbeat. And don't forget to file your request to remove your data from Google Search. Links and Show Notes: The Google Pixel Watch 3 Can Call for Help If You Lose Your Pulse Read our first Health Impact Report Google makes it easier to remove your contact information from Search results Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 21, 2025
E Stands for Essence
We apologize for talking about the iPhone 16e this week, but is Apple trying to pass off a $600 device as "affordable?" Google would like a word. Links and Show Notes: iPhone 16e Fingerprinting: Critics say Google rules put profits over privacy Google’s AI Efforts Marred by Turf Disputes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 13, 2025
Gulf of America
It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O. Links and Show Notes: Google defends scrapping AI pledges and DEI goals in all-staff meeting Clarifying some changes we made in Calendar. Apple TV+ Is Finally Available to Android Users Who Will Never Touch an iPhone Expect Google to Trot Out More Gemini AI at Google I/O on May 20 Google Family Link brings new supervision tools for parents Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 07, 2025
Look
It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet shares drop as much as 9% on revenue miss, soaring AI investments Exclusive | Google Kills Diversity Hiring Targets How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’ Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 31, 2025
The Cake Lasted Five Days
Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines. Links and Show Notes: The Samsung Galaxy S25's Most Touted AI Feature Left Me Disappointed Just How Good Is Audio Eraser on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We Put It to an Ear-Splitting Test Everyone Calm Down, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Is Just a Thin Phone Android 16's Linux Terminal will soon let you run graphical apps, so of course we ran Doom Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 25, 2025
Enjoy Some Cake
Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of Material ! No news this week, just vibes. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 16, 2025
Don't Be Rude, AI
OnePlus launches a new Android phone, and Google tells its AI podcasting hosts to dial down their attitude. Links and Show Notes: OnePlus 13 Review: A Better Android Phone, but It’s Not the Best Samsung Will Reveal Its Newest Smartphones on January 22 Here’s what’s new with Google TV at CES Lenovo Legion Tab sells out in 48 hours amid pent up demand for small Android tablets Google's NotebookLM had to teach its AI podcast hosts not to act annoyed at humans Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 09, 2025
This Is Not an AI Podcast
Pixel 4a users, Google will kill your phone so a new one may live. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life Pixel 4a battery performance program Google experiments with audio summaries of your daily news highlights Microsoft is using Bing to trick people into thinking they’re on Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 04, 2025
It's a New Year
What's in store for Google and Android users in 2025? Plus, our in memorium for what Google killed in 2024. Links and Show Notes: Everything Google Killed in 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 27, 2024
Is a Leader in AI
For our last episode of the year, Google asks us how we feel about everything it's doing. Links and Show Notes: Google's Keyword Blog Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 19, 2024
Lazy Holiday Cards
Can AI help make up for the fact that you forgot to set up the family Christmas card? Maybe someday. Links and Show Notes: I'm Using Image Playground and Pixel Studio to Make the Laziest Holiday Cards Whisk: Visualize and remix ideas using images and AI State-of-the-art video and image generation with Veo 2 and Imagen 3 Wing Blog: Drone delivery set to launch at Brookfield Properties’ Dallas-Fort Worth malls in partnership with DoorDash Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, December 14, 2024
XR AR E-I-E-I-O
Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut. Links and Show Notes: Android XR: The Gemini era comes to headsets and glasses Hands On With Google's Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses, Android XR, and Project Moohan Headset Multimodal Live AI with Gemini 2.0 Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era Try Deep Research and our new experimental model in Gemini, your AI assistant Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 06, 2024
Gird Yourselves
Samsung will make glasses before Meta and Spotify's personalized recap podcast, powered by Google's AI, makes us cringe. Links and Show Notes: What Judge Brinkema Zeroed In On During Closing Arguments In US v. Google Report: Samsung XR glasses have Ray-Ban Meta specs with more features, seemingly no display The Cringe-Factor Is High With Spotify's Wrapped AI Podcast Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 27, 2024
Closing Arguments
Flo is back. Andy explains why Google is "once, twice, three times a monopolist." Links and Show Notes: What Judge Brinkema Zeroed In On During Closing Arguments In US v. Google 5 ways I'm handling the holidays with Gemini Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 22, 2024
A Staggering Proposal
The name of the game is divestment as Google and the Department of Justice figure out what to split up. Links and Show Notes: Justice Department calls for sanctions against Google in landmark antitrust case Updating our site reputation abuse policy How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 15, 2024
Longue Vie
Google deals with a mini révolution in France. Links and Show Notes: Safer with Google: New intelligent, real-time protections on Android to keep you safe Providing more data about news results in the EU An update on political advertising in the European Union Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 08, 2024
Absolutely FAB-ulous
Googlers spook their bosses with questions at the company's annual Halloween party. Links and Show Notes: Google Keep FAB redesign makes new notes a two-step process Report: Google preps ‘Jarvis’ AI agent that works in Chrome Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts 7 pieces of AI news we announced in October Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 02, 2024
Reading the Tea Leaves
Andy did a fantastic Halloween episode, and Flo is a little late to post it! Forgive us, and learn about the scary ways Google made money this last quarter. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 25, 2024
California Penal Code
Android 15's best new feature is Private Space when it's not bricking the Pixel 6. For our members, why Andy had to write a paper on volleyball. Links and Show Notes: Android 15 is causing major issues for some Pixel 6 series owners More transparency for AI edits in Google Photos Google releases tech to watermark AI-generated text Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 18, 2024
In Bed
Andy gets cozy to talk about what's new in Android 15. Plus, an executive shakeup at the Google farm. Links and Show Notes: What’s new in Android 15, plus more updates Bringing new theft protection features to Android users around the world The AI opportunity: Updates to our Gemini and Knowledge & Information teams Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 11, 2024
Fear and Loathing in the Google Play Store
Andy explains why the Google Play Store is frustrating Android app developers. Links and Show Notes: Our Android App is Frozen in Carbonite Why my apps will soon be gone from the Google Play Store Google Deepmind Founder Wins Nobel for AlphaFold Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 04, 2024
Six Solos
Andy discusses the new features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and why Google should have been first. Links and Show Notes: New Meta Ray-Ban AI features roll out, making the smart glasses even more tempting Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 27, 2024
But What Is a Photo?
Hey Meta, let's go hands-on with the new Google TV Streamer. Also, can you help us figure out what a photo is? Links and Show Notes: First Look at the Google TV Streamer, a Set-Top Box That's Easy on the Eyes UN Summit of the Future: AI opportunity for everyone Let’s compare Apple, Google, and Samsung’s definitions of ‘a photo’ Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 20, 2024
So For Real
What does NotebookLM have to say about anything ? We asked, and it told us. Plus, some exciting developments to Google's wearables. Links and Show Notes: NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources YouTube will use AI to generate ideas, titles, and even full videos Masimo Partners with Google to Develop a Reference Platform Meta strikes long-term deal with Ray-Ban maker following rumors of possible Google partnership Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 13, 2024
The Honeymoon is Over
The Pixel launch event honeymoon is over. We're back to talking about Google's legal drama. Links and Show Notes: News publishers in spotlight at Google's latest monopoly trial Google’s ad tech empire may be $95B and “too big” to sell, analysts warn DOJ Google competes by offering tools that deliver for both ad buyers and sellers Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play New Feature Alert: Access Archived Webpages Directly Through Google Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 05, 2024
Ethics in Phone Journalism
Android 15 is out, kinda, and why we didn't clutch our pearls at the #TeamPixel scandal. Links and Show Notes: Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel Google Finally Launches Android 15 Android 15 is released to AOSP Happy Android 15 Statue Day! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 30, 2024
Hope For the Best
There is tons of Gemini news this week. And some of us are still recovering from our Pixel 9 hangover. Links and Show Notes: Raindrop.io Gemini makes your mobile device a powerful AI assistant Google Gemini finally lets you 'Ask about this screen' and summarize YouTube videos New in Gemini: Custom Gems and improved image generation with Imagen 3 Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown shows some promising changes under the hood Google’s AI ‘Reimagine’ tool helped us add wrecks, disasters, and corpses to our photos Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 22, 2024
Pixelations
Flo has the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. And there's new Google AI to play with. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Early Review Gemini Live could use some more rehearsals ImageFX Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 15, 2024
Made By Antitrust
It's a duality of a week for Google. We spent the first half lauding the new Pixel 9 hardware and the second half watching the fallout from last week's monopoly ruling. Links and Show Notes: Everything Announced at Made by Google 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 09, 2024
Antitrust? Never Heard of Her
It is the biggest news of the week. It's time to ponder what's ahead for Google now that it's been deemed a monopoly. Plus, new Nest hardware. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Character.AI CEO Noam Shazeer returns to Google Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules The Nest Learning Thermostat is smarter and sleeker than ever 7 memorable moments in Google Chromecast history There Is No Escaping Google's Gemini, Not Even in the Smart Home Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 01, 2024
Sandbox Full Of Cookies
Andy’s doing his one-man show again. He performs monologues about tracking cookies, Reddit, possible surprises at the Made By Google event, and how far Google missed the mark with the latest promo video, all while inexplicably dressed like Mark Twain. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership A new path for Privacy Sandbox on the web Google Is the Only Search Engine That Works on Reddit Now Thanks to AI Deal Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders getting 'piece of Google Pixel design history' Google Chrome Dear Sophie - YouTube Google + Team USA — Dear Sydney - YouTube
Thu, July 25, 2024
Podcaster on the Run
Andy went outside. Things instantly fell apart. But he was still able to analyze Alpahbet's quarterly earnings call. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet's Q2 earnings call Support Material with a Relay FM Membership 2024 Q2 Earnings Call - Alphabet Investor Relations Motley Fool: “Why Alphabet Stock Is Sinking Today”
Fri, July 19, 2024
Sticky-outtie-thing
The episode title is for a recording that didn't happen. Enjoy the second take of this week's podcast, which is all about Samsung's new stuff. Links and Show Notes: Don’t Rush to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Review: Not Just AirPods Wannabes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 11, 2024
Unpacking It All
It's all Samsung all the time this week. Andy recaps the company's announcements from its Galaxy Unpacked event, including new foldables, wearables, buds, and a smart ring. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally : A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Everything Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Watches, Foldables, and the One Ring to Rule Them All The Samsung Galaxy Ring Reminds Me Why I Don’t Like Wearing Rings Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 04, 2024
Creepy Wonderful Magic
How would you feel about your Pixel being colored like Pepto-Bismal? That's what's going on with the latest leaks. Also, Google's AI is warming up the planet. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: This is Google AI, and it's coming to the Pixel 9 Leaked Google Pixel 9 Is So Disgustingly Pink You Can Taste It Google's carbon emissions surge nearly 50% due to AI energy demand Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 28, 2024
You Can’t Patent a Circle
New phones from Google and Samsung are coming fast, earlier than expected. How would you feel interacting with your favorite YouTuber in AI form? Links and Show Notes: Google Is Revealing New Pixel Hardware Two Months Earlier Than Expected Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans The Moto Tag is the first UWB tracker to join Google's Find My Device network Huawei unveils HarmonyOS NEXT, ditches Android apps entirely Google Will Let You Personalize Gemini After Your Favorite YouTuber Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 21, 2024
And Then We Build Up From There
It turns out that Apple needs Google for its AI after all. Are you ready for ChromeOS's transition? And is Google coming back with glasses? Links and Show Notes: This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone Apple's New AI Is Made in Google Data Centers Building a faster, smarter, Chromebook experience with the best of Google Announcing a new Magic Leap & Google Partnership to Advance XR YouTube Tests New Kind of Unskippable Ad Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 14, 2024
Point and Click
The Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not all of it. Links and Show Notes: WWDC 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 06, 2024
No One's Taking Your Phone
It's another week, and we have another Google leak, but this one is much more favorable. Also, great news: Google will not chuck your phone for using after-market parts. Links and Show Notes: Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents Google can keep a phone if you send for repair with non-OEM parts Apple finally confirms how long it will support iPhones, and it's less than Samsung and Google A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in NYC New York City Official Public Restrooms Map Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 30, 2024
The Algorithm
The fourth wall is broken on Google's search algorithm. And why you might avoid Samsung phones for a while. Links and Show Notes: An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them Secrets from the Algorithm: Google Search’s Internal Engineering Documentation Has Leaked Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search The Harsh Truth Behind Samsung's Phone Repair Program We’re Ending Our Samsung Collaboration Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 23, 2024
User Engagement
We've had a week with the Android 15 beta, but don't run it on your main phone yet. Also, why is Chrome OS running on an Android device? Links and Show Notes: Google I/O: Android 15's Second Public Beta Is Here, and It's Focused on Keeping Your Secrets Release notes | Android Developers Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof of concept Engage SDK | Android Developers Inside Google at I/O: Gemini, AI and Android 15 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 17, 2024
The Gemini Era
Google I/O is all anyone is talking about this week, including Andy and Flo. Links and Show Notes: All Google I/O news and announcements Google I/O: Hands-on With Project Astra, the AI Assistant of the Future Google I/O: Here Are the Big Features Coming to Gemini AI for Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 09, 2024
Hacks
This week, it's all about the Pixel 8a, as that's all anyone's talking about the week before Google I/O. Plus, the fruits of the DoJ's probe into Google Search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex : Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 8a Is an Almost Complete Do-Over of the Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8a First Look: A Budget Phone With Everything You Need The Google Pixel Tablet is now $399 with no dock How to Spoof Google's Circle to Search with an Apple Shortcut Google effectively brings Android's Circle to Search to any iPhone with new Lens shortcut Judge mulls sanctions over Google’s “shocking” destruction of internal chats Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 03, 2024
That Sounds Like What Now?
Google's business is doing okay, after all. But wait until you hear how Apple's been poaching former AI talent from the company. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex : Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal Q1 earnings call: CEO’s remarks Alphabet Inc. Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Google lays off hundreds of 'Core' employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico Apple has 'secretive' advanced AI lab in Europe; poached specialists from Google Read the email to Satya Nadella and Bill Gates that shows Microsoft's CTO was 'very worried' about Google's AI progress in 2019 Google Phone starts rolling out 'Audio Emoji' and they're really weird Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 26, 2024
Nothing Works Anymore
This episode might bum you out, especially if you're mad at your boss. At least this one is about Google bosses. Links and Show Notes: Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time Google releases ‘prompting guide’ with tips for Gemini in Workspace Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 18, 2024
You Better Work!
The episode starts with an existential crisis and ends with ruminations on what's ahead in Android 15 and Google Search. Links and Show Notes: Google restructures finance team as part of AI shift, CFO tells employees in memo DeepMind CEO Says Google Will Spend More Than $100 Billion on AI RuPaul celebrates the 'power of drag' from TED stage Google Reveals Better Than iPhone Update For Pixel Users Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk Media groups urge feds to investigate after Google limits California news in search results Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 12, 2024
Wizard Needs Data Badly
Mercury is in retrograde. Andy didn't make it to the new Google Store, and Google killed more stuff this week. We recap Google Cloud Next 2024 and what's coming. Links and Show Notes: 5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24 Google Vids is a 'new AI-powered video creation app' for Workspace Gemini for Google Cloud is here OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4 5 ways to use the new Find My Device on Android What You Need to Know About Android's Find My Device Network Google rolling out Android 15 Beta 1 for Pixel AI editing tools are coming to all Google Photos users Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 05, 2024
Happy Birthday, Gmail
It's Gmail's 20th birthday, and we're celebrating by ruminating about its presence in our lives. Links and Show Notes: Google’s 2009 April Fool’s joke isn’t so funny now CADIE's HomePAGE.... Google Messages satellite messaging may let you 'message with anyone' Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 28, 2024
I'll Smell Mine
The Pixel 9 rumors are confusing, but not as confusing as why YouTube is letting AI jump around the timeline. Also, have you smelled your Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen lately? Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 design revealed through 5K renders; will launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Circle to Search coming to Pixel 6 series, Fold, and more, adding in-line translations YouTube announces ‘jump ahead’ experimental feature for Premium users Samsung's new S Pens stink, literally, compared to the Galaxy Note Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 22, 2024
Topsy-Turvy
This week's biggest Google news was actually about Apple. Has Apple finally accepted that it needs Google's help in the AI department? Will the companies hold each other in solidarity as they face the DoJ? Links and Show Notes: Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones Apple in Talks to License Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 Generative AI Tools DOJ sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case Google restricts election-related queries for its Gemini chatbot AI Studio Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 15, 2024
A Good Final Draft
Andy is solo this week and attempting to wrangle his Google Photos library. Plus, rumors of square smartwatches and other shakeups. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: Samsung going back to square design for Galaxy Watch Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year Pixel 8 not getting Gemini Nano due to 'hardware limitations' China Just Weaponized The Smartphone To Beat Apple And Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 08, 2024
Squeaky Hamster Wheel
Google hopes to reduce spam with its new search algorithms. Meta shatters our dreams for AndroidXR on its hardware. And the Windows Subsystem for Android est mort . Links and Show Notes: Google Search: New updates to address spam and low-quality results What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies Meta Rebuffed Google Proposal For a VR and AR Tie-Up Microsoft to end its Android apps on Windows 11 subsystem in 2025 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 29, 2024
Way Too Big
We've got on the big OnePlus Watch 2, wondering why Google didn't check Gemini's answers before they went live. Links and Show Notes: First Look: The OnePlus Watch 2 Is Too Big for My Tiny Wrists Android Developers Blog: Wear OS hybrid interface Google chief says the company got it wrong after Gemini's responses sparked a bitter backlash Google Is Paying Publishers to Test an Unreleased Gen AI Platform Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 22, 2024
Literally Literally
It's time for Cowboy Andy and Sheriff Flo's AI roundup rodeo! COME ON DOWN. Also, the first developer preview of Android 15 is out, and it's not 100% boring. Links and Show Notes: Gemma: Google introduces new state-of-the-art open models Boost your productivity: Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more with the new Google One plan Google apologizes for ‘missing the mark’ after Gemini generated racially diverse N*zis Release notes | Android Developers Google now sells an adorable Android ‘The Bot’ figurine, but it’s going to sell out fast Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 16, 2024
Google's New Gemini
What's it like living with three different ways to call on Google? Where has Android's photo picker been all this time? And why is Android 15 codenamed Vanilla Ice Cream? Links and Show Notes: Bard becomes Gemini: Try Ultra 1.0 and a new mobile app today Android photo picker with Google Photos support rolling out via February System Update A Googler just spilled the beans on Android 15's release date Poor Waymo Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 09, 2024
Cache in the Trash
The good news is that Google debuted easier-to-use generative AI tools. The bad news is that employee morale is low and Google will stop backing up the web. Links and Show Notes: Shopify keyboard Google CEO faces employee questions about layoffs, AI strategy Google Labs: How to try ImageFX and MusicFX generative AI tools Google will no longer back up the Internet: Cached webpages are dead Watch our new Pixel ad ahead of the big game Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 02, 2024
Generative AI Unicorns
Google held its earnings call, and it's mostly good news, even when it's not. It's not the best news for those who have recently been laid off. Links and Show Notes: Google earnings: 100 million Google One subscribers, Google Cloud profits Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet, Reports Earnings Below Estimates Google Splits Up a Key AI Ethics Watchdog How we built and tested body temperature on Pixel 8 Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 26, 2024
Gouda, Woulda, Shoulda
We discuss the OnePlus 12 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus whether Chrome's new AI-enhanced features are worth forcing the browser for an update—content warning for cheese haters. Links and Show Notes: OnePlus 12 Review: Almost Impressive Enough To Make Me Want to Ditch the Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Early Impressions The Pixel 9 leaks are already here Chrome is getting three new generative AI features YouTube and Spotify Join Netflix in Not Launching Apple Vision Pro Apps Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 20, 2024
The Samsung Whoop-Dee-Do
Samsung took up the week's news with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. And then, why is Google Search getting worse? Links and Show Notes: The power of Google AI comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series Samsung says Galaxy AI features will only be free 'until the end of 2025' Circle (or highlight or scribble) to Search The Best Parts of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Have Nothing to Do With Galaxy AI Samsung teases upcoming 'Galaxy Ring' health tracker Google Search Really Has Gotten Worse, Researchers Find Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 12, 2024
Meet The Bot
Google started the week off strong at CES 2024 with the launch of new features and its new mascot, then nosedived after reports that another wave of layoffs was forthcoming. Links and Show Notes: Android's 3D bugdroid mascot is called 'The Bot' Google at CES 2024: New Android features and updates What's new with Android for cars at CES Google cuts hundreds of jobs across engineering, hardware teams Google mass layoffs: This is how many Bay Area tech workers lost jobs Changes we’re making to Google Assistant Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 04, 2024
AI Wishlist
Samsung will launch a new phone in a few weeks, just as CES 2024 engulfs us all. Plus, what's on your Bard wishlist? Links and Show Notes: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Will Hopefully Reveal the Galaxy S24's New AI Chatbot 2024 Bard Wishlist Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 29, 2023
Change and Rebellion
Happy New Year! For the last show of 2023, a recap of Google's year in search. Links and Show Notes: Google Year in Search 2023 Google's Year in Search 2023 Local Year in Search 2023 A Year on YouTube: The Trending Topics that Defined 2023 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 22, 2023
Weak Sauce
Happy holidays! It's hopefully the last time we're talking about Beeper. But it won't be the last time we discuss Google in court. Links and Show Notes: Google Allows More App Payment Options in Antitrust Deal With States - The New York Times The Google Play Store Ruling Is Bad News for Longtime Android Phone Users Google Messages giving RCS chats a background wallpaper Google weighs Gemini AI project to tell people their life story using phone data, photos Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 14, 2023
Epic Wins
Epic wins--and that’s not a pun on the name. Beeper Mini, again. Then, is Google finally giving us control over our privacy? Maybe? Links and Show Notes: Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game Epic v Google Trial Verdict, a Win for All Developers Google tipped off press about a Fortnite bug — and Epic made Lockheimer look like a liar today Beeper is working with iMessage yet again, though Apple is likely to fight it Beeper says Apple is blocking some iMessages, but there’s a fix Updates to Location History and new controls coming soon to Maps Google Maps Just Made It Easier to Hide Your Life Is This the End of Geofence Warrants? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 08, 2023
There is No Hype Like AI Hype
Beeper Mini's turned green bubbles into blue ones this week, and Gemini entranced us all. Links and Show Notes: Beeper Mini for Android sends and receives iMessages, no Mac server required Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn't Solve Android's Messaging Problem Introducing Gemini: Google’s most capable AI model yet How it’s Made: Interacting with Gemini through multimodal prompting Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 01, 2023
Bring the Receipts
It's time for Google to pay Canada's "link tax," even if it sets an unfortunate precedent for the rest of us. Android 14 can detect when you're taking a screenshot, and the bumps on the Pixel 8 Pro are nothing to worry about. Nothing to see here! Links and Show Notes: Google to pay Canada’s “link tax,” drops threat of removing news from search An update on Canada’s Bill C-18 and our Search and News products Google says bumpy Pixel 8 screens are nothing to worry about Some Pixel 8 Pro displays have bumps under the glass Android 14 lets apps detect when you take a screenshot and tells you when they do A Deep Dive into Android 14’s Screenshot Detection: Use Cases, Benefits, and Limitations Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 22, 2023
We Welcome Apple's Participation
Carl Pei played Android users for fools, and Apple stepped in like a hero after it confirmed it would adopt RCS. Evidence shows that Google and Apple once wanted to become "deep deep" partners. Links and Show Notes: Give the Gift of Relay FM Nothing's Failed iMessages Workaround Was Too Good To Be True It's important we not forget the Nothing Chats sh*tshow Next iPhone Will Have RCS Compatibility With Android Phones Apple CEO Tim Cook told Google CEO Sundar Pichai he wanted to be “deep deep partners.” Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 17, 2023
Some of that Google Money
Flo goes on a covert operation to the Google Visitor Experience. Then, the company gets scorned in court not once but twice this week. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Lora - Google Fonts Visitor Experience | Mountain View Best of Black Friday 2023 – Google: Pixel 8/Pro, Pixel Tablet, Nest gear from $20 Apple Gets 36% of Google Revenue in Search Deal, Expert Says Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 10, 2023
The Android Apple Watch That Could Have Been
We're feeling goofy this week discussing reports of an Android-friendly Apple Watch that was almost made and Google's desperation over making iMessage open source. The Pixel 8 won't let you make a fake I.D., and why is Boston getting a Google store? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues Google and prominent telecom groups call on Brussels to act over Apple's iMessage Google Photos Won't Let You Use Magic Editor to Make a Fake ID Boston is getting a Google store, one of a handful in the U.S. Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 03, 2023
The Book of Revelations
Google's back in court, which means there's so much that was revealed. Sundar Pichai testified on Monday for three hours, followed by Prab, Google's senior vice president. Links and Show Notes: Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google's search deals in antitrust trial Google executive testifies innovation key to avoid becoming 'next road kill' Google’s 2019 ‘Code Yellow’ Blurred Line Between Search, Ads Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 27, 2023
Bottom Line: It’s Bad
We cover Alphabet's quarterly earnings and why they hurt the stock, why the New York Times says that Google is worried about Apple, and some new features in Google Maps. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript Alphabet's stock has its worst day since start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020 Inside Google’s Plan to Stop Apple From Getting Serious About Search Google Maps update: Immersive View for Routes and new AI features The restaurant nearest Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 20, 2023
Andy's Aria
Andy shines in a solo episode this week, discussing the Android team's recent Reddit AMA and why Google was able to bring back Home Groups the way they used to be. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Dieter Bohn and Dave Burke: Ask Us Anything! Google Home app AMA reveals work on home screen widgets, more Google wins Sonos patent case, immediately ships speaker software update Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 13, 2023
A New Standard
Andy has battery woes, and Flo reviewed the Pixel 8 Pro. Is Google's promise of seven years of software updates too good to be true? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Pixel 8 Pro Review: Sets the New Standard for All Things Android 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 series Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 05, 2023
Everything Was Canned
Google had an event for the new Pixel 8, and Flo was there! She joins us for a segment. And then, Andy solo summarizes this week's episode of MTV's The Real World: US DOJ vs. Google . (They finally kicked off Puck.) Links and Show Notes: Flo's coverage of the Pixel 8 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 29, 2023
There Is No Alternative
Apple spills the beans under oath about why Google is its default search engine the same week that Google dumps another body in the graveyard. Bard AI is caught leaking queries into the ether. And Android 14 will let you use your phone camera as a webcam. Links and Show Notes: Apple defends Google Search deal in court: ‘There wasn’t a valid alternative’ Creating a centralized podcast destination on YouTube Music Google was accidentally leaking its Bard AI chats into public search results Phone as Webcam: Android 14 Has New Tricks Up Its Sleeve Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 22, 2023
All Too Well
Are you ready for Bard to read your emails? Is it Google's fault a man drove off a bridge? Should Google prioritize human-written words over AI-written ones? And why are Taylor Swift fans crashing Google's search engine? Everything has an answer in this week's episode. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Bard's Latest AI Capability Updates & Improvements Google’s Bard Just Got More Powerful. It’s Still Erratic Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions Google recently cut 'people' from its Search guidelines. Now, website owners say a flood of AI content is pushing them down in search results. “1989 (Taylor's Version)” vault titles come to Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 14, 2023
People Use Google Because It's Helpful
Google is officially on trial the same week Apple reminds us why some people can't get enough of its walled garden. Wired interviews Sundar Pichai and even gets him to crack a bit. Links and Show Notes: Google Antitrust Trial: Google Viewed Exclusive Search Deals as a 'Weapon,' Justice Department says People use Google because it's helpful Here's everything Apple announced at its 2023 event: iPhone 15 models, new Apple Watch, updated AirPods Apple's iPhone 15 Finally Feels Like an Upgrade Sundar Pichai on Google's AI, Microsoft's AI, OpenAI, and … Did We Mention AI? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 07, 2023
Corporations Aren’t People
Google looks back on 25 years of search, just as it announces it's requiring disclaimers on AI-generation political ads. Also, did Android need a capital A? Links and Show Notes: Questions, shrugs and what comes next: A quarter century of change Then and now: 5 ways we're continuing to improve Search Election 2024: Google to Make Advertisers Disclose AI in Political Ads Updates to Political content policy Google Debuts New Android Logo, Adds AI to 'At a Glance' Widget A new modern look for the Android brand Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, September 02, 2023
I’m So Itchy
Andy and Flo are tired, but the show must go on. Google announces the next phase of AI infusion in Workspace. The company also leaked the new Pixel 8 before announcing a launch event in October. The modular Fairphone 5 is excellent but missing what makes everyone buy Apple and Samsung. Links and Show Notes: Welcome to Google Cloud Next ‘23 Duet AI for Google Workspace now generally available Google’s Duet AI can now write your emails for you Google is bringing generative AI to its security tooling Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months Google leaked Google’s flagship Pixel 8 Pro, again Google might recreate Apple’s satellite SOS on Android The Modular Fairphone 5 Is Good, but It's Still No Repairable iPhone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 25, 2023
Rhubarbs That Turn Into Donnybrooks
We answer burning questions, like what Google wants with Johnny Cash's likeness and why it ceased development on an AR/VR device with Samsung. Sorry, parents, YouTube has been targeting ads to kids. Links and Show Notes: YouTube is figuring out its AI strategy by working with music labels Our principles for partnering with the music industry on AI technology Google's augmented-reality dream turned into chaos. Insiders say constant pivots are delaying its master plan to chase Apple. YouTube Ads May Have Led to Online Tracking of Children, Research Says Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 17, 2023
Hump Day
Robo taxis are a menace to society, or at least it seems that way in San Francisco. Flo shares her final thoughts on Samsung and Google's foldables. And Google introduces a batch of new AI tools to help summarize web pages on the fly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: These Women Tried to Warn Us About AI Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google's Pixel Fold Cost the Same, but They're Very Different Devices Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: The Best Folding Phone Still Costs Too Much Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns Learn as you search (and browse) using generative AI Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 11, 2023
Attention K-Mart Shoppers
Prepare to get more of Johnny Cash singing Europop hits, as Google is working with Universal on deep fake AI-based music. You can listen to it while making Android apps in your browser and sleeping in Google's hotel. The future! Links and Show Notes: Attention K-Mart Shoppers "Ground Beef: Passport to Far-Away Eating" Google and Universal Music negotiate deal over AI ‘deepfakes’ | Financial Times Google's AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case $5 billion Google lawsuit over ‘Incognito mode’ tracking moves a step closer to trial - The Verge Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 03, 2023
Fold vs. Fold
It's Taco Tuesday, even though we're recording on Wednesday and posting on Thursday: Flo has the Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in hand, while Andy leads us in a game of "Is This Thing Google's Doing Evil, Or Not?" Links and Show Notes: Google’s nightmare “Web Integrity API” wants a DRM gatekeeper for the web A 'deeply committed' Google working on 'supercharged Assistant' powered by LLMs Scoop: Google Assistant to get an AI makeover Google Tests A.I. Tool That Is Able to Write News Articles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 28, 2023
New Winds Ahead
Flo is back! Andy is elated! The two hosts catch up on life over the last nine weeks and discuss the results of Alphabet's latest quarterly earnings. Samsung also puts on a mediocre show for some foldables. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet reports better-than-expected quarterly results driven by growth in cloud Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat leaving role to become president and chief investment officer Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event: biggest announcements Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 20, 2023
The Me Show
Flo is back next week! So Andy is exploiting this final solo episode to make it all about Him. His frustrations about saving web archives from Chrome. His extended thoughts on Indiana Jones. To his credit, he did throw in some news about Google’s new AR Space Invaders game, just so that this Google podcast doesn’t lose its liquor license. But he still heroically pivots to his own opinions about technology’s responsibilities to move the needle. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google and Space Invaders launch an immersive AR game Indiana Jones Wiki | Fandom
Fri, July 14, 2023
The Snowball of Trust
Andy’s joined by a special guest this week: Jason Howell, host of All About AndroidA new rash of civil lawsuits that content creators have filed against Google and other makers of AI language models. And then we talk phones. Guest Starring: Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google hit with lawsuit alleging it stole data from millions of users to train its AI tools | CNN Business The environmentally conscious Fairphone 4 is finally coming to the US - The Verge LineageOS – LineageOS Android Distribution
Thu, July 06, 2023
Oh...Canada.
Canada is the latest country to decide that somebody should be on the hook for the news industry’s financial issues, and it might as well be Google. And, just like the offside rule in professional hockey, this is a Canadian thing that Andy doesn’t really understand. Meanwhile, Google urges its AI models to both learn more and forget more. Isn’t this the sort of contradiction that made HAL-9000 go psychotic? Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google says it will start blocking Canadian news stories in response to new law : NPR Our approach to news regulation ‘We must think beyond the memes’: Google’s Richard Gingras on the future of news in our societies - WAN-IFRA Google Says It'll Scrape Everything You Post Online for AI Announcing the first Machine Unlearning Challenge – Google Research Blog Opinion | The Alt-Right Manipulated My Comic. Then A.I. Claimed It. - The New York Times Sarah's Scribbles
Thu, June 29, 2023
Google Is A Soft Cheese Company
Andy mourns the loss of Google’s Iris smart glasses, because he knows so way much more than Google or Apple about VR and XR. Reviews of the Pixel Fold are in! It’s a jim-dandy phone except for what happens when you unfold it. And reading coverage of last week’s Vidcon helps Andy be less judgmental about The Avengers. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google killed Iris smart glasses, opts for Android OEM model for XR Google execs hope new search feature will help amid Reddit blackouts RIP to my Pixel Fold: Dead after four days | Ars Technica A Tale of Two VidCons — The Information
Thu, June 22, 2023
It Prefers To Stay Inside The House
Reviews of the new Pixel Tablet are in, and it looks like maybe the world is about to fall slap-happy in love! (From a certain perspective, and placed in the correct context). Chromebooks are about to receive the X-gene, and Gannett Newspapers celebrates the first day of Summer with a beach clambake-slash-massive antitrust suit against Google. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership - Sleep as Android Google Pixel Tablet review: the dock makes all the difference - The Verge Gannett Sues Google, Accusing It of Dominating the Ad Market - The New York Times
Thu, June 15, 2023
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner In Bed
Why on Earth did Google release so many new features and updates on Flag Day? Well, Google bothered to create ‘em so Material is going to talk about ‘em...with the help of The Feature Roundup Dice. Oh, and also the EU is honking down Google’s snorkel about why it thinks it’s evil, and they want Google to knock that kind of stuff off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership GitHub - dtinth/comic-mono-font: A legible monospace font... the very typeface you’ve been trained to recognize since childhood Hands-free photos, SpO2 and more for the Pixel family Google introduces new AI virtual try-on feature Google Lens can identify rashes and other skin conditions Commission sends Statement of Objections to Google
Thu, June 08, 2023
Super-Soakers Filled With Dysentery
All of this week’s stories come from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference! But Andy swears it’s all relevant to Google. Apple’s Vision Pro headset offers discussion about VR versus AI. Apple announced that they’re addressing iPhone users’ complaints about green bubbles in group messages and they’re doing it in the most Apple way possible. And Apple’s figured out a new way to hurt Android users: by going after their friends and family!!! Zounds! Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Apple Vision Pro - Apple iOS 17 will stop your Android friends from ruining your group texts with their green bubbles Check-in is the best new iOS 17 feature for me, my family and my friends | iMore
Thu, June 01, 2023
Belief in a Higher Weirdo
Andy has access to the new AI-enhanced Google Search and is delighted to discover that he can now waste time on Reddit far more effectively. He also has access to a new web browser that’s so innovative and helpful that he’s compelled to give Chrome a lecture about Ambition that he may or may not have heard from his father when he was 14, 17, 22, 31, 37, and 46. And: thoughts on folding big things into smaller things. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership How to use Google’s AI Search Generative Experience Arc from The Browser Company Arc Will Change the Way You Work on the Web - TidBITS Google Chrome extensions can now create a side panel UI How Google designed and built the Pixel Fold’s hinge Thai Nguyen on Twitter: "Step aside Pixel Fold..." Made by Google Podcast
Fri, May 26, 2023
Nickel-And-Diming My Attention Span
Andy comes right out and admits that his brain is like wet sand. All to make a larger point which may or may not land, because, as established, his brain is like wet sand. Then it’s time to talk about how Google is using AI as the spent uranium tip on new ads that will penetrate your cognitive shields. Also, there are cars and a sketchy analogy about whether or not Google and Samsung are happy in their relationship. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Ulysses Notion – Your wiki, docs & projects. Together. Google Marketing Live 2023: Everything you need to know - Google Ads Help YouTube is bringing unskippable 30-second ads to TV - The Verge Google Is Spared a Search-Engine Switch by a Major Partner - WSJ Waypoint - The official Waymo blog: Waymo and Uber partner to bring Waymo’s autonomous driving technology to the Uber platform
Thu, May 18, 2023
The Other Shoe
Andy has a peculiar theory about system administration. Then the episode goes back to Google I/O to pick up some news that Google didn’t have the common courtesy to reveal in time for last week’s show. A beloved children’s cereal mascot is made to suffer. And Google has a wonderful plan to make top-level-domains both goofy and radically dangerous. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Create world-scale augmented reality experiences in minutes with Google’s Geospatial Creator — Google for Developers Blog Google to use new AI models for ads and to help YouTube creators Google Project Gameface: A new hands-free AI-powered gaming mouse Apple previews new accessibility features, including AI-generated voice clone – Six Colors Google's .zip and .mov domains aren't the end of the world • The Register
Sat, May 13, 2023
The AI Message
It's all about Google I/O 2023! Andy and Flo talk about everything, from AI to Android to Pixel hardware. Flo also reviews the Pixel 7a. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Play I/O FLIP, our AI-designed card game Google AI Experiments Every Pixel Product Announced at Google I/O 2023, From Pixel Fold to 7a Flo's Pixel 7a review Flo's Discord Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 05, 2023
Speaking Out
Andy's solo this week, starting with some prep on what to expect next week from Google I/O. Google's AI researcher quits the company just as everything is heating up. And what will an alliance between Google and Apple look like to cut down on stalking with Bluetooth trackers? Links and Show Notes: Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he's now scared of the tech he helped build AI 'Godfather' Geoffrey Hinton Should Have Spoken Up Sooner 'Godfather of AI' quits Google with regrets and fears about his life's work Opinion | Lina Khan: We Must Regulate A.I. Here's How. Apple, Google partner on an industry specification to address unwanted tracking Google and Apple lead initiative for an industry specification to address unwanted tracking Apple and Google team up to stop unwanted AirTag tracking Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 28, 2023
Wouldn't It Be Nice?
Google's quarterly earnings are out this week. There's good news, and then there's some tepid numbers. Then, checking in with all those Chromebooks purchased at the height of the pandemic. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Q1 2023 Earnings Call (PDF) Alphabet authorizes $70 billion buyback Chromebooks in schools are breaking quickly, report calls on Google to extend lifespans 'Chromebook Churn' report highlights problems of short-lived laptops in schools Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 21, 2023
Moving Fast, Breaking Things
Why is Google rushing to push out its AI product before it's ready? And what do the employees inside Google HQ think about it? Then, a respite with a look at the leaks of Pixel hardware that will be revealed at Google I/O. Links and Show Notes: Google Bard AI Chatbot Raises Ethical Concerns From Employees Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back AI Rivals Read the internal memo Alphabet sent in merging A.I.-focused groups DeepMind and Google Brain Google's Expensive Pixel Tablet Dock Leaks on Amazon Google's Pixel Fold Will Make its Debut in Just Two Months Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 14, 2023
The Chopping Block
It's springtime for Android users. The Android 14 public beta is out this week, just in time for Google to kill two more of its beloved products. Which ones are on the chopping block this time? Links and Show Notes: Android 14's First Public Beta is Now Available to Install on Your Pixel Device Features and APIs Overview Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices RIP to Dropcams, Nest Secure: Google is shutting down servers next year An update for our Nest Secure, Dropcam, and Works with Nest Users and Developers Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 07, 2023
Get Outta My Dreams
Andy gives his review of the Chromecast HD. Google launches Android Nearby Share for Windows in beta, plus "cross-device services" for parity between ChromeOS and Android. Why is GM planning to phase out platforms like Android Auto in the car? And Google backtracks to let you upload as many files as you like. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car The New Nearby Share Beta App for Windows Google releases 'Cross-Device Services' on Play Store, will power Chromebook app streaming GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's help After disrupting businesses, Google Drive’s secret file cap is dead for now Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 31, 2023
Total Transparency
Google launches its new ads transparency center this week, and there is Bard drama fitting of a soap opera. Google also used this week to kill off the best part of having a Fitbit. Links and Show Notes: Announcing the launch of the new Ads Transparency Center Google reshuffles virtual assistant unit with focus on Bard A.I. technology Google denies Bard was trained with ChatGPT data Google is killing most of Fitbit’s social features today Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 24, 2023
Error
Andy and Flo get access to Bard, and that's all they're talking about. There are two new significant security vulnerabilities affecting Pixel smartphones. What a polarizing week! Links and Show Notes: Try Bard and share your feedback Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy Google Search’s guidance about AI-generated content Google says Exynos chip flaw puts several phones at security risk (Updated) Project Zero: Multiple Internet to Baseband Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Exynos Modems Pixel Markup vulnerability lets some screenshots be un-redacted, un-cropped; fixed by March Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 17, 2023
Catch 22
Will Google I/O 2023 turn out to be a hardware show? The rumor mill certainly thinks so. We'll discuss Google's plans to infuse AI into Workspace, Samsung's "space zoom" controversy, and the YouTube TV price increase. Links and Show Notes: The next generation of AI for developers and Google Workspace Does It Matter if Samsung's Phone Cameras Fake Their Moon Shots? YouTube TV's Price Is Increasing to $73 a Month, and It Makes Me Want to Cancel My Subscription Flo's Discord Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 10, 2023
Reading the Tea Leaves
YouTube has a new CEO, so we officially say goodbye to Susan Wojcicki and the legacy left behind. Google also revealed when Google I/O 2023 will take place. And Disney thinks it's cheeky putting Baby Yoda into search. Links and Show Notes: Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s Longtime CEO, Says She Will Step Down A personal update from Susan Google I/O 2023 will be on May 10 Google teases I/O 2023 with literal input/output puzzle Google’s Latest Peek at Android 14 Shows Off iOS-Style Security Features Grogu Fights Google Via Search Engine Easter Egg Flo's Discord Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 03, 2023
Super Quick Charging
Flo and Andy break down the weirdest and whackiest bits from this week's Mobile World Congress, including folding smartphones and ones that charge too fast. We're not too sure about the Motorola Rizr with a rollable display. Nokia has a budget-priced easy-to-repair smartphone in the U.K., the Pixel Watch finally has fall detection, and Google introduced new widgets this week for Keep. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Chinese startup Realme launches $649 smartphone it says can be fully charged in just over 9 minutes Thought 240W was fast? Redmi now has 300W charging tech! OnePlus 11 Concept brings water cooling to a phone, with questionable results Motorola’s Rizr is back as a concept phone with a rollable screen HMD's latest Nokia phone is designed to be repaired in minutes Google Starts Rolling Out Fall Detection to the Pixel Watch Magic Eraser plus more Google Photos features coming to Google One Spring into action with these 9 new features for Android and Wear OS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 24, 2023
Ash Wednesday
We didn't expect this episode to be so religious , but what else did you expect from our 400th episode? We're celebrating our podcast about Google just as a recent ex-Googler spills the I-just-quit tea to everyone willing to read. Links and Show Notes: Our 400th episode anniversary cake The maze is in the mouse. What ails Google. And how it can turn… Why Did I Leave Google Or, Why Did I Stay So Long? Flo's Discord Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 17, 2023
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Google's chatbot hasn't been officially released, and yet it's delivering a cornucopia of interesting tidbits. Flo is still out this week, so consider this part two of Andy catching you up on how Google is scrambling to join the AI race. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Chairman John Hennessy explains why Google was hesitant to put out its ChatGPT competitor Leaked memo shows Google CEO Sundar Pichai is asking staffers for help testing its Bard AI chatbot Google's CEO Tells Staff to Spend Hours Working Out 'Bard' AI Kinks AI-powered Bing Chat loses its mind when fed Ars Technica article Users Report Microsoft's 'Unhinged' Bing AI Is Lying, Berating Them The maze is in the mouse. What ails Google. And how it can turn… Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 15, 2023
Late to the Game
This week's podcast is a beautiful primer on everything that's been going on with Google lately, and you'll want to tune in if you wonder why everyone's scratching their heads at the company lately. Andy will walk you through Google's latest earnings call, including where it's making money and losing it. Plus, what that AI-based event in Paris was all about, and why Google employees aren't too thrilled with Bard, the so-called ChatGPT competitor. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet misses on earnings and revenue as YouTube falls short Google presents: Live from Paris In Paris demo, Google scrambles to counter ChatGPT but ends up embarrassing itself Google ChatGPT Rival Bard Flubs Fact About NASA's Webb Space Telescope Google employees criticize CEO Sundar Pichai for 'rushed, botched' announcement of GPT competitor Bard Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, February 06, 2023
Gauche
It's been a week. We'll recap everything we saw at Samsung Unpacked and then some. We'll talk about the new SmartThings Station, why Flo's smart home is a mess, and why the Galaxy S23 Ultra is kind of boring. Then, why Google is shaking in its bones about ChatGPT and what it plans to do to outrun it. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Unveils SmartThings Station at CES 2023, Making Smarter Homes Accessible for Everyone Everything Samsung Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2023 Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Has the Ultimate Smartphone Camera Lens Where’s the Galaxy S23’s satellite connectivity, Samsung? Google is asking employees to test potential ChatGPT competitors, including a chatbot called 'Apprentice Bard' Google is holding an event about search and AI on February 8th Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 27, 2023
Google's Horrible, No Good Week
Yet again, Flo is out sick this week. But thankfully, we have Andy to hold down the fort and explain why it's been an alarming week for Google. First, there were massive layoffs, with news that resonated through the zeitgeist. And then, the US Department of Justice came down with the antitrust banhammer. What will happen to Google next? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Google parent Alphabet is slashing 12,000 jobs: Sundar Pichai emails staff saying he takes ‘full responsibility for the decisions that led us here’ A difficult decision to set us up for the future Google CEO defends job cuts in animated town hall as employees demand clarity on process A major Alphabet investor said the company should cut even more jobs and address 'excessive' pay in the wake of mass layoffs DOJ files second antitrust suit against Google, seeks to break up its ad business Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 20, 2023
Society's Challenges
Andy and Flo catch up before discussing the not-so-wild rumor that Google is working on its version of Apple's AirTag tracking mechanism. Then, why is Google pushing its work in AI so hard this week? Does the company doth press release too much? We'll also discuss why the Google Podcasts app may not be long for this world--or at least its integration into search results. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Links and Show Notes: Google reportedly working on 'Grogu' tracker to compete with Apple's AirTags Why we focus on AI (and to what end) 7 ways Google is using AI to help solve society's challenges Google Research, 2022 & Beyond: Language, Vision and Generative Models Google Podcasts disappears from Google Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 13, 2023
The Mess After CES
Your co-hosts pull it together to bring you a super-sized episode about CES 2023. What did Flo see, touch, hear, and feel? A bit too much all at once, as CES is absolute sensory overload. But in the midst of it was some noteworthy news about satellite connectivity coming to Android smartphones, Google's services in the car, and a giant tablet that should reconsider life as a Chromebook. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Here's your up-close and personal look at Google's Android experience at CES Android at CES 2023: New cross-device experiences and our approach to better together Android getting Spotify Connect support in media switcher and cross-device switching Google shows how the Pixel Watch can securely keep your smartphone unlocked Android Auto's Makeover Is Now Available for Everyone BMW won't use Google apps when it transitions to Android Automotive next year Qualcomm to Roll Out Satellite Connectivity for Android Devices Later This Year Matter Smart Home Devices Dominated CES This Year Lenovo's ThinkPad Phone, the ThinkPhone, Is Making Me Like Motorola Again Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 07, 2023
Bing Certainly Tries
Microsoft is coming after Google by infusing Bing with ChatGPT—should Google be concerned? Then, Big Tech had massive layoffs this week while folks were down in Vegas checking out new gadgets. Will that include Google, too? Andy will also walk you through January's Pixel security update. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Microsoft's Bing search has big ChatGPT plans Tech Layoffs Continue With Cuts At Salesforce, Amazon And Maybe Even Google Google is rolling out the January security patch to supported Pixel phones Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, December 31, 2022
Too Big to Fail
Happy new year! Our last episode of the year features a deep dive into why Google should worry about technology like ChatGPT coming for its money-maker. We'll also discuss whether Google has a responsibility to deplatform apps like TikTok for being extremely bad actors. Plus, the Pixel 7 is named "Phone of the Year" even if the camera lenses seem to combust spontaneously. Links and Show Notes: Is this Flo's light? ChatGPT and Other Chat Bots Are a ‘Code Red’ for Google Search Google at 'code red' over ChatGPT as teams reassigned to work on competing AI products TikTok Spied On Forbes Journalists MKBHD's Smartphone Awards 2022 shows iPhone is losing ground The Google Pixel 7's rear camera glass spontaneously shatters for some Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, December 24, 2022
Christmas Economics
Happy Christmas eve! Andy shares his favorite app for the holiday to take pictures of things you need to last forever. Then, we get into Google's latest "macroeconomic conditions" and why it's a little silly that the Pixel Tablet leaked in its entirety on Facebook Marketplace. We also discuss some of the results of MKBHD's "smartphone camera of the year" poll. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google Photos Scan Slow fade for Google and Meta's ad dominance Prototype Google Pixel Tablet and its dock leak on Facebook Marketplace Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 16, 2022
Inflection Point
Andy and Flo have reunited again after both taking trips out of town. We talk about Google playing it cool around ChatGPT and how Android Auto taught Flo to understand the metric system. We also discuss YouTube's new moderation tactics and two new interactive games from Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google execs warn company's reputation could suffer if it moves too fast on AI-chat technology Google to merge mapping service Waze with maps products teams YouTube moderation bots will start issuing warnings, 24-hour bans The Blobs are back and teaming up with Beethoven Blob Beats Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 09, 2022
A Simple Tweak, a Familiar Tool
Flo is on vacation, but Andy's holding it down in a special solo show. Surprise, surprise: Google's made some changes to one of its beloved apps, and it might change the way you're used to doing things. Then, Andy takes a peek at Google's online gift shop. Links and Show Notes: Google Lens replaces Google Translate's camera mode on Android and iOS Google Search brings continuous scrolling to desktop GoogleMerchandiseStore.com Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 02, 2022
Naughtiness
Andy spent some cash over the holiday, and Flo is still wondering where to spend her Google Store store credit. We'll discuss the $9 million penalty that Google and iHeartRadio have to pay for deceptive Pixel 4 ads, plus the $5 Billion Google will owe Play Store customers if the latest class action suit goes terribly. We'll also lament over how hard it is to move to Mastodon. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Google paid millions to iHeartMedia radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it FTC, States Sue Google and iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads Promoting the Pixel 4 Smartphone Google customers win class-action status in lawsuit over app store prices Google now has an official Mastodon account, but it's not what you think Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 23, 2022
Gobble, Gobble
It's our annual listen-to-us-while-cooking episode! Andy and Flo regale what's on the docket this turkey/tofurkey holiday, then count down the most worthy of Google's Black Friday deals. Be sure to listen in if you're shopping! Links and Show Notes: Shop Black Friday Deals & Offers on Google Store Save up to $400 on unlocked Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 18, 2022
Hazmat Playsuit
Andy and Flo wonder what's next in social media. The two friends talk about Google's $400 million location-tracking faux pas, though Apple doesn't have clean hands either. Then, a new beta feature in DuckDuckGo to keep Android apps from tracking your activity. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: AG Rosenblum Announces Largest AG Consumer Privacy Settlement in U.S. History Google settles with 40 states over location tracking practices Google Agrees to $392 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States Apple Apps Track You Even With Privacy Protections on New DuckDuckGo Tool Brings Apple-Style Privacy to Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 11, 2022
According to an Email
YouTube Kids remains questionable, and Andy has found a sincere appreciation for the Nest Hub. We'll discuss how to get your refunds from Google's defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform and what it's like to play PC games on a Chromebook. We also chat about what's next from Fitbit and its plans for a kid-centric device. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Here’s How to Get Your Money Back From Google Stadia With Stadia shutting down, what else can you use the Stadia Controller for? Red Dead Redemption 2 fan with nearly 6,000 hours on Stadia gets thrown a lifeline by Rockstar Google Play Android Games Can Now Be Played on Your PC ChromeOS gets serious about gaming as Steam support enters beta Google Play Games Fitbit—now, by Google Report: Fitbit working on cellular wearable for kids after canceling camera smartwatch Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 09, 2022
Grey Text
Last week's podcast, today! 'Tis the season for sickness, but we're back in your ears with two episodes this week. First up: Andy does a solo show where he recaps his Nest WiFi Pro experience and notes from Google's AI@ day. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: 10-hour Thriller Dance Nest Wifi Pro Google AI@ Day '22 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 28, 2022
No Defense
This week, Flo wonders why her Google search page is rife with ads, and Andy is excited over his Nest WiFi Pro on the way. The two friends discuss Alphabet's third-quarter earnings call this week. Plus, updates to the Google Home and YouTube apps. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript Check out your cameras on the web with Google Home YouTube Has a Refreshed Look & Feel Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, October 22, 2022
Clock’s Ticking
Lately, Andy and Flo's world has revolved around getting the know their Pixel Watch review units. Then, we chat about The Information 's report that Google is scaling back on the Assistant and what we think of this week's Messages update. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Report: Google “doubles down” on Pixel hardware, cuts Google Assistant support | Ars Technica Our Favorite Pixel Watch Feature: Mystery Adhesive Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes Google slides into Tim Cook's mentions to promote 'Team Pixel' ... while tweeting from an iPhone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, October 15, 2022
Pixels Pixels Pixels
The two friends made it to the opera! Andy and Flo recap last week's Google Pixel boot camp. Then, we discuss our first impressions of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Google’s Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 06, 2022
Convince Me, Google
It's the eve of the Pixel event. Flo is feeling crummy, and Andy has sandwich fantasies. Will these two friends finally make it to the opera? Find out next week! Until then, here's a rundown of the new Nest devices Google introduced this week, including a highly-anticipated update to the Google Home app. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google Launches Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router With 6GHz, Plus a New Nest Doorbell The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp Keep an eye outside with the new wired Nest Doorbell Reimagining the future of Google Home Get a faster connection with Wi-Fi 6E on Nest Wifi Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 30, 2022
The TikTok-ification of Search
Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia. Links and Show Notes: Search On Google Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For You A message about Stadia and our long term streaming strategy Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 23, 2022
It’s a Hap-Hap-Happy Day
Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. We get into what's coming from Google, including the newly announced Chromecast with Google TTV (HD). Plus, Framework is making a modular Chromebook, Google Arts & Culture dropped a cool game, and we're loling over LOLNeRF. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade : Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS Play The Descent of the Serpent, the first video game from Google Arts & Culture Google AI Blog: LOLNeRF: Learn from One Look Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 16, 2022
Macroeconomics
Flo is back! And Andy brought a cake! It's the best way to start a podcast between two friends who have missed one another. Flo and Andy discuss the new iPhone 14 Pro and why it's compelling. They also strategize what Google needs to do to make the Pixel 7 a hit. Then, a bit of an update on all the goings-on internally at Google. Last week, Sundar Pichai was at the Code Conference talking about cutting down the Alphabet workforce. It's a bit worrying after the news that Google shut down the next Pixelbook project, along with a chunk of Area 150. Links and Show Notes: Andy's cake for Flo ♥ Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Makes Ditching Android More Tempting Than Ever Google potato chips are back for the Pixel 7 in Japan Google CEO says he hopes to make the company 20% more efficient, hints at potential cuts Google canceled its next Pixelbook and shut down the team building it More Google cost cutting cancels half of the Area 120 projects Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 09, 2022
Hootenanny and a Half
Flo will be back next week, so enjoy this week's last Andy solo show for a while. It was Apple event week, so there was lots of Apple vs. Google talk. Andy walks through some of the iPhone 14/14 Pro and Apple Watch's new features and where Android could do better. And then, a call out to Tim Cook, who would rather have you buy your mom an iPhone than open up iMessage to Android users. Le sigh! Links and Show Notes: Apple iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, New AirPods Pro Hands-On: All You Need For Modern Life Tim Cook revealed the real reason Apple won't fix green bubbles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, September 06, 2022
A Forgotten Psychological Disorder
It's another Andy solo show this week because Flo got the stupid virus. Always in solidarity, Andy spends the first part of this week's podcast reminding you why you should wear that mask. Then, Andy gets into the Google news of the week, including new widgets and rumors sprouting up on what Android 14 could feature. And on the search engine side, Andy explains how the company is gearing up for this year's U.S. midterm elections. Links and Show Notes: Long COVID: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID Data Tracker Nostalgia: a 'forgotten' psychological disorder 'New Google.com' adds weather, news, other widgets Android 14 to feature satellite connectivity support The 2022 U.S. midterm elections on YouTube Learn how we fine-tune the Nest doorbell ringtones Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 26, 2022
Tough Stuff
Sometimes, things are tough, which is what this week's episode is about: tough stuff. Flo tells the story of why it was challenging to write her Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review, and Andy lifts our spirits with his proposed plans for Halloween. Then, we walk you through this week's biggest non technical headlines. Content warning for talk of COVID and CSAM. Links and Show Notes: It's a Real Pity the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Isn't More Affordable Google Covid Outbreak Now Largest Of Any Employer In Los Angeles A Dad Took Photos of His Naked Toddler for the Doctor. Google Flagged Him as a Criminal. Google Search and Maps will now clearly label if a healthcare facility provides abortions Google is launching an experiment to curb anti-Ukraine misinformation in Europe. It just might work Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 19, 2022
This Is Not a Sitcom
Andy is solo again because Flo's throat is out of commission. But that means it's an Andy story hour! Andy starts by explaining why Apple's Twiggy drives are one of the company's biggest engineering failures--and one of the most expensive collector's items. Then, Andy gets into the rant that he and Flo were planning to tag-team. Google Play's episodes tend to come through a little later than everyone else, which has led us to buy and stream things elsewhere. Andy also covers Android 13's Pixel-first release this week and checks in with Google's #getthemessage campaign. Links and Show Notes: Android 13 is Now Available for Pixel Devices How to get the Android 13 update on your Pixel right away Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 12, 2022
Get The Message
Andy and Flo are happy to be reunited. They tell tales of their favorite New York City times and discuss the hard choice of going out during still-COVID times. Then, the two gawk and squee over everything Samsung announced this week, from its foldables to its buds. And they offer their expert opinion on why Google's #getthemessage campaign is too little too late. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy Foldables Finally Catching Up With Flagships Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 Has Finally Gone Pro The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Promise Hi-Fi Audio For Samsung Phones Only It's time for Apple to fix texting Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, August 06, 2022
All Your Questions Answered
Andy's doing another solo show this week, as Flo is off on assignment. It's a bummer because Flo would have loved participating in this week's opening banter on Jerry Lewis and Andy's Google Home Mini. Andy discusses Samsung's new repair mode on its Galaxy smartphones and Stadia's exit from the Google Store. He also performs a live reaction to a video Apple posted this week convincing Android users to come to iOS. Links and Show Notes: Switching to iPhone. All your questions answered. Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 29, 2022
Sustainable Value
This week, we're checking in with Google. The Q2 2022 financial results are out, and while the Search Giant is doing fine, it will have to rethink a few other elements of the business. (Chromebooks aren't doing so hot!) Then, a few updates: Gmail's Material Redesign is rolling out to everyone, and Google Maps adds a few new helpful features. We'll also discuss some new features to ChromeOS next month, including virtual desks and video editing. Links and Show Notes: Chunk’s Greatest Moments Of Season 1 Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call Transcript Alphabet misses on earnings and revenue for second quarter Gartner says Chromebooks take biggest hit as PC sales plunge Gmail's Material Redesign is Officially Rolling Out to Everyone Three new Maps updates to help plan your next adventure ChromeOS Is Looking a Lot Like Windows With Its New Virtual Desks Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 22, 2022
And Now, For Some Distractions
Andy is melting, but he's still intact enough to sit and chat with Flo about what makes the Google Pixel 6a so compelling. Reviews came out this week, including Flo's, and we're going through all the reasons why you might want Google's mid-ranger. Don't forget that the Pixel Buds Pro is also on the roster. Then, we'll discuss Google's latest Glass experiments and what to expect. We also wish a friend luck on an endeavor into waters that have been proven murky. Links and Show Notes: Google's Pixel 6a is Proof Mid-Range Can Feel Premium How we're helping you switch audio between devices Pixel Buds Pro Google will once again test augmented reality glasses in public Building and testing helpful AR experiences Limited AR Prototype Testing in Public YouTube hires Rene Ritchie, a tech YouTuber and former iMore leader, as its new creator liaison Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 15, 2022
Where Did Google Stuff the Bodies?
Don't worry. The podcast isn't grim this week. We're talking about physical staffers at Google right now and why the company is imposing a hiring slowdown to deal with the recession. But before we get into that, we'll tell you about Flo's experience with the Nothing Phone (1) and where she thinks it fits into the global Android zeitgeist. We'll also tell you why Google worries about TikTok and Instagram taking away precious eyes. Links and Show Notes: Nothing Has Officially Launched its Phone, and It’s Too Bad It’s Not Coming to The U.S. Nothing Phone (1) Is a Cool Smartphone for Bored Android Users Twitter thread on Nothing firmware Read the memo Google’s CEO sent employees about a hiring slowdown Google exec suggests Instagram and TikTok are eating into Google’s core products, Search and Maps Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sun, July 10, 2022
Only Tangentially
Andy's enthusiasm for Sir Paul McCartney's live stream is infectious. Your hosts check up on their Nexus Q auctions before getting into the week's biggest tangential news: there might be ads coming to your Lock Screen. We'll also discuss Google's new policies to protect your health-related search queries and tell you a tale of YouTube's latest folly. Links and Show Notes: Your Next Android Phone's Lock Screen Could Be Filled With Ads Protecting people's privacy on health topics YouTube flags horror video as “for kids,” won't let creator change rating Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 01, 2022
'Tis The Times
The new localized Waymo commercials in San Francisco are palatably saccharine, and Flo feels a certain way. This week's podcast will dive into the latest case where law enforcement is forcing Google to hand over incriminating data and what that means for the U.S. now that Roe v. Wade is overturned. We'll also cover why Google created a new subsidiary to serve its public sector contracts. Then, because Google's hardware is the best distraction, we'll go through some of the latest rumors surrounding the almost-here-why-can't-you-wait-for-it Pixel 6a. And before we go, a walk down memory lane about the time when Google seriously tried to pass off the Nexus Q. Links and Show Notes: Police sweep Google searches to find suspects. The tactic is facing its first legal challenge. Google Bets Big on Government Business with New Division Announcing Google Public Sector | Google Cloud Blog The Pixel 6a's Fingerprint Sensors Seem Fast Google's worst hardware flop was introduced 10 years ago today Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 23, 2022
The Death of Google Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
No, Google is not dead, but a pundit on the internet thinks it is! Andy and Flo use this prompt to kick off this week's conversation. The consensus seems to be that it's not dead yet. The web has just changed. Afterward, we'll talk about why lawmakers urge Google to fix abortion searches that suggest fake clinics instead of verified ones. We'll also discuss Google News' new look, plus Google's massive new open-source library of 3D scans. This episode of Material is sponsored by: LinkedIn : Rethink your B2B marketing with LinkedIn Ads and get a $100 credit on your next campaign. Terms and conditions apply. Links and Show Notes: The Open Secret of Google Search Lawmakers urge Google to fix abortion searches suggesting 'fake clinics' Taking pride in our businesses Read all about it: A new look for Google News Google is paying the Wikimedia Foundation for better access to information Scanned Objects by Google Research Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 17, 2022
How to Minister to Artificial Intelligence
Andy and Flo wonder why the new Chromecast ambient mode is cluttered with widgets before they get into a recent whistleblower's claims that Google's LaMDA is a sentient being. (It's not.) We'll explain the what, why, and no-how of last weekend's most trending Google story. Then, it looks like iPhones are getting some Googley abilities. We'll cheekily walk you through all the features Android had first. Finally, Andy will explain why the new Pixel update fixes an overlooked audio essential. Links and Show Notes: May be Fired Soon for Doing AI Ethics Work Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its AI Is Sentient Is LaMDA Sentient? - an Interview Google engineer Blake Lemoine thinks its LaMDA AI has come to life The New iOS 16 Features that Android Had First Google's June Feature Drop may have fixed one of the last remaining issues plaguing the Pixel 6 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 10, 2022
No More Spoilers
Andy fixed his Pixelbook display problem, and Flo can't stop watching Columbo . This week, your hosts talk about why Google canceled a presentation on caste bias and why folks are asking the company to take action against radicalism festering inside its work walls. Then, we'll lighten things up with the latest Android 13 Beta 3 and our favorite parts of the recent Pixel feature drop. Links and Show Notes: Google canceled a talk on caste bias by Thenmozhi Soundararajan after some employees revolted Android 13 Inches Even Closer to Launch with Its Third Beta Pixel Feature Drop Brings an Exclusive Collaboration with Teenage Engineering Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 03, 2022
Farewell To Thee, Google Duo
Andy and Flo get a little bit into the Star War after Andy explains why he started the podcast a little flustered with the Google Pixelbook. This week, we're talking about why Google is deprecating Duo and rolling it up into Meet and what that means for the rest of us who just figured out how to use these things. Then, did you know there was another Pixel hardware leak? These things keep popping up in the wild. We'll also muse a bit over Google's new campus and how we wish our work-from-home setups seemed just as airy. Links and Show Notes: Google is Confusing Us All Again By Combining Meet and Duo into One Video App Bringing Google Meet features to Google Duo for a single, integrated video solution Someone used the Pixel 7 Pro for 3 weeks without realizing it I bought one of the Google 7 pro prototypes: r/GooglePixel Google opens new 'Bay View' campus that was designed for worker flexibility — here's what it looks like Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 27, 2022
No Rage Buying
We're all doing the best that we can. Andy is wondering if it's worth going to the movies in person this weekend to see Bob's Burgers , and Flo is over the Google Assistant on her Samsung smartwatch. We'll bring you to speed on other wearables news, including updates on the unreleased Pixel Watch. Then, we celebrate Street View's 15th birthday by realizing how important it is to archive a moment in time, and we explain why it's unfair that Google's contractors can't work from home. This episode of Material is sponsored by: LinkedIn : Grow your business with a $100 credit on your next campaign. Links and Show Notes: Surprise! Google Assistant Arrives on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 Pixel Watch to have two processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch Pixel Watch has USB-C charger, using Apple manufacturer The Pixel Watch will fail for the same reason every other Apple Watch killer failed Street View turns 15 with a new camera and fresh features Google Maps Workers Say They Can't Afford the Trip Back to the Office The GANfather: The man who's given machines the gift of imagination Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 20, 2022
Blame It On The Watch
We're blaming our delay this week on smartwatches. Andy walks us through how he tried to get the Kardashians out of his algorithm before we get into the leftovers of Google I/O. We'll also talk about this week's rumors about the Pixel Watch's custom silicon and why Andy is compelled to buy the Pixel Buds Pro. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Watch runs on the same chip as 2018 Galaxy Watch Pixel Buds Pro get Qi certification, revealing wireless charging speed Immersive view coming soon to Maps — plus more updates Android 13: Every New Feature Revealed at Google I/O - CNET Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 13, 2022
What Isn't Google Releasing This Year?
Well, what else is there to talk about this week? It's Google's annual developer conference, and we're running through all the significant bits of news. Andy and Flo have plenty to say about everything, from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel tablet. Plus, what's new in your Google software. Links and Show Notes: Every Google Pixel Device Revealed at Google I/O 2022 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 05, 2022
Do No Direct Harm
Flo is slumping at her desk and would like to stop. Andy wants to understand why the middle brother from The Brady Bunch has a furniture line. We'll talk a bit about what's ahead at Google I/O 2022 before we get into why the company fired another AI researcher. Then, a PSA on setting up Google's counter-doxxing features and what happens when the search engine doesn't protect you from slurs. We end with some interesting new features coming to Google's smart displays. Andy will also walk us through the company's gorgeous rooftop park area that just opened at Pier 57 in Chelsea, Manhattan. Links and Show Notes: Another Firing Among Google's AI Brain Trust, and More Discord New options for removing your personally identifiable information from Search Remove select personally identifiable info (PII) or doxxing content from Google Search YouTube: When Google Calls You a Slur Google is Working on Turning Your Smart Display Into a Wellness Hub Google's 2-Acre Rooftop Park Opens to the Public at Pier 57 in Chelsea, Manhattan Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, April 30, 2022
Pixel Watch Walks Into A Bar
This week, we're talking all about the leaked Pixel Watch: what to expect, what we think from the photos that have surfaced, and whether we believe it will make a significant change to Android's wearables market share. (Hint: we don't.) Then, we'll chat about the Android 13 beta and what's new so far and look at what's interesting on the recently released Google I/O schedule. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Crowdstrike : Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: I'm the guy who leaked the Pixel Watch to Android Central : r/GooglePixel The First Public Android 13 Beta Is Here Google I/O schedule Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 21, 2022
America’s Funniest Drone Videos
This week, we're recording our reactions to the first Google Wing delivery drone videos sprouting up all over TikTok. Then, we'll tell you all about how Google and Samsung are making it easier to fix your own smartphone. Google Wallet has also somehow found itself resurrected. And if you're a Google One subscriber, you might have a free Titan 2FA key waiting for you. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Crowdstrike : Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: Coming soon: More ways to repair your Pixel phone Google Wallet Might Make its Own Easter Comeback Premium Google One subscribers can get a free Titan 2FA key Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, April 16, 2022
The Future, Soon
This week, Andy offers a solo lecture outside in the quad to explain last week's Thomas Lewis and John McHenry duel (spoiler alert: it was dudes being dudes). Then, everything is broken, at least when it comes to Android and Chrome's security issues. Andy also touches on Google's future idea of ambient computing in your home, plus some news on Google's Switch to Android app and the latest changes to YouTube Music. Andy ends by offering a glimpse into his music-listening setup. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Crowdstrike : Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: Google Chrome emergency update fixes zero-day used in attacks Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop How to Stop Octo Malware From Remotely Accessing Your Android Look out for Octo's tentacles! A new on-device fraud Android Banking Trojan with a rich legacy Official Swap to Android App Found Unlisted in iOS App Store, but It Still Needs Time to Bake Little Signals Google's latest YouTube Music improvements help it compete with Spotify and Apple Music New Features Highlights: Apr 2022 - YouTube Music Community Autosync - File Sync & Backup - Apps on Google Play Android Music Player USB Audio Player PRO HiBy Music - Apps on Google Play Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 08, 2022
A Really Big Duel
It's a light week, and it's kind of nice. Andy and Flo catch up on personal matters before diving into why the next generation of the Nest Hub will look radically different from previous ones. Then, Alphabet's Wing is making its debut in Dallas, and we've got our own ideas of how that's going to play out. We'll also get into you might see fewer apps in your Play Store searches going forward, and how Google Workspace is correcting your bad takes. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Crowdstrike : Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: Google's Third-Gen Nest Hub Could Be a Smart Home Tablet Alphabet's Commercial Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas Android Developers Blog: Expanding Play's Target Level API Requirements to Strengthen User Security Google Docs will start nudging some users to write less dumbly Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 01, 2022
Keepin' It Weird
Flo's been playing with all the new Android phones lately, and Andy's got an update on the dance studio across the street. We're celebrating the 100th release of the Chrome browser since Google didn't think to celebrate its milestone. Then, Google is working on fixing Apple's AirTag mess. We'll also check in with Google's latest AI learning models, BERT and MUM. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google Chrome Comic Book New in Chrome 100 Chrome version 100 arrives with refreshed logo in tow #100CoolWebMoments - Chrome Developers Google Chrome 100 Trips Up Websites That Can't Count High Enough Chrome OS 100 is official and filled to the brim with new features Emergency Google Chrome update fixes zero-day used in attacks Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android Google cuts racy results by 30% for searches like 'Latina teenager' Google Now Using MUM For Detecting Personal Crisis Searches & BERT For Detecting Shocking Content Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 24, 2022
Everything Is Awful
This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview : Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google Settles With 4 Engineers Over Complaint It Fired Them for Organizing Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges Before layoffs hit Google-owned Looker, workers unknowingly trained their replacements Apple TV app on Android and Google TV now blocks movie rentals and purchases The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 18, 2022
Devoid Of The Google Doodle
Good news, everyone. We're already on Android 13 Developer Preview 2, and Andy and Flo have the details on what's new. And since we recorded on St. Patrick's Day, we regale you with a bit of timely Google news related to the green-tinged holiday, like why there was no Google Doodle this week. Google also announced when it's hosting its developer's conference this week, and it debuted its official Formula 1 racing gear. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview : Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts : No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google's Latest Android 13 Developer Preview Lets You Shut Off Notifications Before They Start St. Patrick's Day Google Doodles High Court challenge alleges DPC failed to investigate complaint made about Google, IAB Europe ICCL sues DPC over failure to act on massive Google data breach - Irish Council for Civil Liberties FAQ Google I/O 2022 Google publishes new puzzle for revealing I/O 2022 information Google buys Micro LED startup Raxium, wants to make AR displays McLaren Racing announces major multi-year partnership with Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 11, 2022
Speed Trap
What did Andy use his $10 Google Store credit on, and why does Flo have so many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies? This week, we're running through what Google's response has been to the Ukraine crisis and why Google's Chrome benchmarks on Apple's computers aren't long for this world. Then, we work through our FOMO as we realize Google passed out loaded fries at its booth during this year's MWC. Now we're majorly craving pomme frites . This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists : A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine An update on the threat landscape Google's latest Chrome for Mac update is faster than Safari–for now Samsung might be throttling the performance of 10000 apps I flew 3,600 miles to see the Google booth at MWC and all I got were these french fries Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 04, 2022
Celebrate Your Nerd
It's a weird week. Flo's on strike from work, and Andy is not feeling the new Google Assistant voice. This week's pod is also a little intense as we discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, but we do our best to explain what we think Google's role should be in times of crisis. Then, why Google is asking its workforce to come back into the office three days a week. And for folks like Andy holding out for the much-ballyhooed Pixel Watch, some hopeful leaks. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine Google Maps Pauses Edits After Claims Ukraine Tags Used For Russian Strikes Google to end work-from-home option for most Bay Area workers Google Pixel Watch pops up alongside Pixel 6a in carrier inventory system Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, February 26, 2022
Cursed Search
Flo and Andy muse over how much TV they watch and why it makes no sense that shows and movies stream where they do. Then, Andy gives us an update on ChromeOS Flex. We'll go in-depth on all three of the new Samsung flagship phones and dunk on why conspiracy theorists use DuckDuckGo for their cursed searches. And does anyone know where we can get the cool lamp that only Google employees can buy? Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy A53 shows up on Google Play Console, launch may be imminent Samsung's Galaxy S22 Is the Best Android Phone for Most People Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much Fed Up With Google, Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo Google made dLight, but you can't buy the Assistant lamp Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 18, 2022
Flex It Out
It's Andy's turn to bring his love of the Amazing Race to the podcast and why it's making him crave souvlaki. Then, your hosts explain why Google is attempting to overhaul how it advertises on Android. We'll also walk you through what the Android 13 Developer Preview is like and whether ChromeOS Flex is worth the trouble to revive that old laptop in the corner. Links and Show Notes: Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on Android Pixel to stream Android apps to Chromebook/PC, here's how Android 13 virtualization hack runs Windows (and Doom) in a VM on Android Google's free Chrome OS Flex could breathe new life into old PCs and Macs Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 11, 2022
The Note Is Dead; Long Live The Note
Flo burned her tongue so bad, but that won't stop her from talking about her time with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But before we get to Samsung's big week, Andy joins in Flo's griping about network TV. We also talk about the rest of the Galaxy S22 lineup and Samsung's new tablets and leave you with news of a neat Chrome feature. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Announced: Price, Specs, and Preorders Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 tablets go bigger than ever LumaFusion coming to Android in the first half of 2022 Chrome Journeys let you revisit your old Google rabbit holes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, February 05, 2022
Remember Android Tablets?
Andy is modding his smart lock, and Flo thinks that's kinda cool! This week, we're talking all about why Google should have taken advantage of the Joe Rogan/Spotify scandal by playing up YouTube Music's capabilities. Then, does Google want consumers to think of Android tablets as something positive all of a sudden? A few job postings on LinkedIn sure seem to indicate it. We'll also go through Google's Q4 2022 earnings and where it's spending all its money. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: How to Cancel Spotify (and Take Your Playlists With You) Google believes 'Android Tablets' are 'future of computing' Alphabet's Profit Increased 36 Percent to $20.64 Billion in Q4 Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool Lockpicking Lawyer Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 28, 2022
The Smart Way
It's hard changing routines, and this week Flo is reckoning with how much she's enjoying making the switch to Fire TV after so many years with Google. We'll talk about Google's brave withdrawal of FLoC and why Topics is only slightly better, and we'll introduce you to Google's new executive VP in charge of technology and society. Then, we've got rumors! A ton of them! What is Google announcing this spring? Plenty of new gadget-y things! We'll talk about the AR glasses, the folding Pixel, the budget Chromecast, and the Pixel Watch. We'll even make some time for the Pixel 6a. It's so nice to have things to look forward to! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ahrefs : Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners. Links and Show Notes: Google drops FLoC after widespread opposition, pivots to “Topics API” plan Get to know the new Topics API for Privacy Sandbox Google's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society Ready for Google Glass, Round Two? This is Google's target price for its 'Pixel Notepad' foldable Google Chromecast HD 1080p Google TV dongle coming Google Pixel Watch Release Date Rumored to Be May 26 Google May Have a Cheap Pixel 6 Coming This Spring Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 21, 2022
Thank You For Being A Friend
This week, Andy and Flo brace themselves for the return of Google Glass, as rumored through this week's reveal of Project Iris. We talk about YouTube scaling back on original content and why it's struggling to cater to creators. We also touch upon some of the changes coming to Google Pay, and we remember Betty White as Google intended: with roses raining down over a banner splayed across your search results. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ahrefs : Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners. Links and Show Notes: Ready for Google Glass, Round Two? An update on YouTube Originals Google kills YouTube Originals, its original video content group Google Labs working on blockchain, distributed computing New Google Pay focus is to be a comprehensive digital wallet Google Assistant White Noise Change Has Users Angry Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 14, 2022
Podcastable Pain
This week's Nvidia Shield update has Flo wondering if it's time to upgrade her Chromecast with Google TV. Andy has finally achieved "Watch Later" Playlist Zero, and it's just as cathartic as Inbox Zero. Then, you know things are getting interesting when Android's SVP is subtweeting Apple in a public forum. Why is the head of Android speaking candidly about messaging apps? We also discuss MKBHD's recent renunciation of the Pixel 6 Pro and end with the latest details on Google's union-busting tactics. Links and Show Notes: Multiselect for YouTube Why Apple's iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble Google Exec Urges Apple to Adopt a Universal Messaging Standard MKBHD's Tweet Google hired union-busting consultants to convince employees “unions suck” Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, January 08, 2022
Counting On
Google announces more compatibility with its Fast Pair technology and more integrations with Android Auto. Then, the ITC found Google guilting of violating patents filed by Sonos. What does that mean for your Nest devices at home? We'll also discuss why a lawsuit claims Google paid off Apple to stay out of its business and why DuckDuckGo's CEO claims Google is abusing its control of Chrome extensions. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: Google's Improved Fast Pair Feature Will Make You Feel Like An Apple User It's About to Get Easier to Use Android Auto Wirelessly Google Infringed on Sonos Audio Patents, Trade Court Rules Upcoming Speaker Group changes - Google Nest Community Google is manipulating browser extensions to stifle competitors, DuckDuckGo CEO says Google Paid Apple to Stay Out of the Search Business, Lawsuit Claims Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 31, 2021
A Googley Look Back
It's that weird week before Christmas and New Year's, so Andy and Flo are taking some time for reflection. We'll look back at the ways Google won us over in 2021. The Pixel 6, its revamped security cameras, and its attempt at reviving Wear OS were all extremely valiant efforts. We'll also take stock of some of Google's follies throughout the year, both internally and externally, before paying our respects to those we have lost to the Google Graveyard. Links and Show Notes: Doodle Champion Island Games Begin! Wing resumes drone deliveries in Canberra after raven attacks forced pause during nesting season Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 24, 2021
It's A Wonderful Phone
We're taking it easy this week. Andy's honeymoon with the Pixel 6 Pro is nearing its end, and Flo finally got herself a Christmas tree. We'll talk about the PIxel 5a's defeat over the iPhone 13 Pro, why it's not what you think, and why TikTok is beating out Google for traffic. Then we'll get really into the holiday spirit with Google's Santa Village and all the games you can play before diving into the Pixel-themed Tarot deck. Finally, in tribute to our brethren Down Under, we'll end with horror. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: iPhone 13 Pro beaten out by Pixel 5a in blind test In 2021, the Internet went for TikTok, space and beyond Google Santa Tracker Google released a Pixel 6-themed tarot card deck that you can download A 1,300-leg millipede has been found, a new record Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 17, 2021
Keep Your Phone in Your Pocket
Flo and Andy are making their best impressions of the Christmas spirit. They wonder if Google Glass is coming back and why everyone is racing to put Android apps on Windows PCs. They applaud Google for its strict vaccination policy for its employees and chat about how Apple's latest Android app helps keep AirTag users safe. Then, it's time to bid farewell to the 21-year-old Google Toolbar. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. * Cross Promo: Automators : Automation for the people. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google is building a new augmented reality device and operating system Google is bringing Android games to Windows in 2022 Google employees to lose pay if don't comply with vaccination policy Apple releases 'Tracker Detect' Android app to find AirTags Take one last look at Google Toolbar, which is now dead Google Area 120's Museletter turns Docs into newsletters Google's Area 120 launches Qaya, a service offering web storefronts for digital creators Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 10, 2021
Hawkeye The Pixel Guy
Andy indulges in opera while Flo is out on assignment this week. Andy beautifully explains what he enjoyed about Eurydice and Tosca during his trip to the Met and how his Pixel helped him navigate around New York City. Then, why are 200 newspapers suing Google for harming their advertising business? And have Roku and YouTube finally settled their beef? Andy will also walk you through why Microsoft is behind a bug that breaks an Android device's ability to call emergency services before routing you through the slew of Pixel Watch rumors—yes, that Pixel Watch that keeps getting un-rumored, then re-rumored. Maybe a Pixel Watch will get Hawkeye to upgrade his Pixel 3. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Automators : Automation for the people. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: 200 Newspapers Sue Google, Facebook for Decimating Advertising Roku soars on new deal with Google to keep streaming YouTube Google confirms 'limited' Android bug that prevents emergency calling w/ Microsoft Teams installed, fix coming Google Might Actually Be Making a Pixel Watch for Real Marvel's 'Hawkeye' takes place in the universe where everyone bought a Google Pixel Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 03, 2021
Is “Don’t Be Evil” Legally Binding?
Andy and Flo start this week adlibbing and wondering when blatant fan service is too much. Then, Andy explains why the motto "Don't Be Evil" could be legally binding for a handful of former Googlers. We'll also discuss Google's foray into crime prediction algorithms, which is as dubious as it sounds. But we'll end on a sweeter note, debating the actual color of Android's green bubble on iMessages. This episode of Material is sponsored by: The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive, and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes: Ex-Google workers sue company, saying it betrayed 'Don't Be Evil' motto UMD, Google Unit Partner on Developing VR Training Platform for Police Google Messages may soon show iMessage reactions as emoji Reddit: Just found a new secret game in the google app, on iPhone! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 25, 2021
Quite Credible
Andy and Flo are using Google Duo to chat this week, and it's working out quite nicely! We talk about our Thanksgiving plans and the guise behind Andy's pies. Then, we're finally bringing you the Pixel 6 discourse you've been waiting for, followed by a few ripe nuggets from the rumor mill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google Has Reportedly Canceled Pixel Fold Google Pixel 6a will run on a Tensor chip, but a lesser camera than Pixel 6 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 20, 2021
On The Back Foot
Flo finally got the Pixel 6, and Andy manifests for the Chromecast with Google TV to be a little more like the Nvidia Shield. Then, we chat about some of the latest follies around the Pixel 6 and what users are bringing up in the forums, including the phone's lackluster fast-charging performance and under-display fingerprint scanning issues. Content warning for the second half of our podcast : We talk about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the defense's request for a mistrial over a compression issue involving their Android devices. (We recorded before the verdict and did not mention details of the trial beyond the compression issue.) Then, why folks are up in arms over YouTube making its dislikes private. We end the podcast with some jovial banter over Google's timely investment Down Under and the Megaspiders that roam within proximity of its future data centers. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google says it’s improving fingerprint scanner performance with a Pixel 6 update Google details how Pixel 6 Pro charging works, peak draw Rittenhouse defense calls for mistrial because Apple Mail compressed a video YouTube gives dislikes the thumbs-down, hides public counts Google is making its biggest investment ever in Australia 'Megaspider' turned in to Australian zoo Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 13, 2021
The Passion Of The Pixel
It's a cozy end to the week. Andy has store credit, and Flo is waiting on a new phone. We discuss why Pixel 6 users are unhappy with the fingerprint sensor and manifest Google to add face unlock. Then, a bit on Google's new accessibility feature for people with speech impairments and why it isn't updating the Pixelbook in 2022. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google pins slow Pixel 6 fingerprint recognition on 'enhanced security' It Looks Like the Pixel 6 Could Get a Face Unlock Feature After All Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's Face Unlock feature didn't make it to launch, but there's still hope A communication tool for people with speech impairments Project Relate Pixel 6 and Android 12 Make Android More Accessible Don't Expect a New Google Pixelbook Anytime Soon Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 04, 2021
Andy Takes Manhattan
The saga you've been waiting for is finally here: the tale of Andy's Boba Mett. Andy also has the Pixel 6 Pro in hand. Though he's not quite ready to talk about it just yet, he's got plenty to say about his visit to the Google Store in New York City. Then, we'll end on some hard news on Google's newest contract with the Pentagon. And why we're excited to hear about what's next from the FTC's newest hire. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Pictorial : A conversation with your eyes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Wants to Work With the Pentagon Again, Despite Employee Concerns Former Google Activist Whittaker Expected to Join FTC as AI Adviser Introducing Gadgettes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 29, 2021
The Hamster Wheel Of Life
Flo is back, and Andy is eagerly anticipating his Pixel 6 Pro pre-order. The Pixel 6 reviews are in, and it's positive across the board. Then, we'll talk about an Android tablet comeback. And, would you buy a Sony smartphone with mirrorless capabilities built-in? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. HPE Tech Talk : HPE news, tech insights and world-class innovations. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro review: The best Android phones you can buy Pixel 6 Pro Review: The flagship Google needs right now is the one buyers deserve Google Pixel 6 Pro Camera Review: Photo & Video Test Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review megathread : r/Android Android 12L Might Just Make Android Tablets Good Sony's Xperia Pro-I Is a Ridiculous Camera That's Also a Phone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, October 23, 2021
Andy's Pixel Journey
Flo is out this week, so it's an Andy solo show. He's here to report on the trifecta of events we warned you about last week! So spooky! Andy reveals to us what his Halloween costume is, then confesses to pre-ordering the Google Pixel 6 Pro. He explains why he chose it over Apple's iPhone 13 Pro. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. HPE Tech Talk : HPE news, tech insights and world-class innovations. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Before/After of the Magic Eraser feature Why some YouTubers didn't put up early Pixel 6 reviews Google will produce more than 7 million Pixel 6 phones, a huge increase over previous models Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, October 16, 2021
It Comes In Threes
Next week will be a flurry of tech announcements, including the long-awaited and much-revealed Pixel 6 event. Will Google announce something else alongside the sixth-generation smartphone? We'll also discuss why Google has decided to stop making its iOS apps look so much like Android. And then, why are so many Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco getting stuck at the same dead-end street? (Spoiler: We still haven't figured it out.) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 – Samsung Global Newsroom Qualcomm throws all the shade at Google for the Pixel 6 Tensor chip Google says it’s dropping Material Design components on iOS in favor of Apple’s UIKit Dead-End SF Street Plagued With Confused Waymo Cars Trying To Turn Around 'Every 5 Minutes' Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, October 12, 2021
It Happens
Last week's episode of Material is Very Late. But we're here, and we've got a ton to say on yesterday's Google news. We'll recap everything we already know about the Pixel 6 through leaks. We'll also discuss why Android 12 isn't technically out yet, even though it is, and why it's not that big of a deal that Windows 11 will run Android apps. Then we'll explain how not to needle the battery. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Pixel Fall Launch Android 12 Is Here, Sort Of Windows 11 release: Android apps won't be available today We love our listeners Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 01, 2021
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Google took the week to show off the new visual abilities of its search engine using its Multitask Unified Model (or MUM). YouTube has finally staked a claim against anti-vaxxers, just as it's facing a possible ban in Russia. And, we bet you can't guess what the most searched term is on Bing. Links and Show Notes: Google Search Changes Will Answer Questions You Didn't Ask YouTube is banning Joseph Mercola and a handful of other anti-vaccine activists YouTube CEO Says Google Sees Free Speech as Core Value in Russia Google Says It's Bing's Most Popular Search Term Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, September 25, 2021
When Birds Attack
A major week for Android announcements! Microsoft is making another bet on the platform with the Surface Duo 2. Google pushed through a wave of new features to Android phones everywhere, including some that were previously Pixel-only. And we'll tell you what happens when Google drones trespass on raven territory. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Balderdash! With Flo! Microsoft Surface Duo 2 hands-on: once more, with cameras Google Brings More Pixel Features to All Android Phones What's new on Android Area 120's 'Museletter' turns your Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides into paid newsletters Museletter - A public profile for your content 'Territorial' ravens disrupt surge in Wing drone deliveries under Canberra's lockdown Birds attacking drone food deliveries in Canberra, as lockdown drone deliveries spike Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 17, 2021
Tablet Furioso
Flo is not comfortable with the idea of Andy going back to the iPhone 13, so Andy tries to reassure her. We talk about Apple, anyway, because the event got us thinking about what we're missing from Android in the tablet realm. We also talk about Google resurrecting the Nexus brand to give the Pixel 6 its official hurrah. And then, a tip for folks curious on how the new Google Assistant routines work with alarms. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: The New iPad Mini Makes Me Want a Pocketable Android Tablet Google brings Nexus back from the dead... to tease Pixel 6 moments after iPhone 13 event Google hypes Pixel 6 launch in Japan with potato chips Exclusive: Here's the likely specs of the Google Tensor chip in the Pixel 6 How to trigger a Google Assistant routines by dismissing an alarm Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 10, 2021
The Not-Too-Distant Future
Andy likes his battery-powered Nest Doorbell, and Flo is still falling asleep with the Buds in her ears. Google ships the final Android 12 beta, though we're left waiting for the all-but-revealed Pixel 6. Reuters gives us some news from Google's AI ethics panel. And what does it really mean when Google says it will replenish more water than it uses? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Android 12 Beta 5 update, official release is next! Google teases the Pixel 6 and its possible launch date in new ads Money, mimicry and mind control: Big Tech slams ethics brakes on AI Google’s Plan to Replenish 120% of Its Water Use Doesn’t Quite Add Up Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 03, 2021
Dessert-like
Flo falls asleep with her Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 in her ears and Andy prepares for The Great Network Rethink to accommodate his new battery-powered Nest Doorbell. We'll explain why the US Department of Justice remains hot on Google's tails and why Microsoft is cutting Chrome OS's access to its Android-based Office apps. And finally, how is a crow beating a cow's butt in sports? Well, corvids are pretty smart, you know. Links and Show Notes: Google Confirms New Nest Doorbell Cam Gets Too Hot to Record All the Time Justice Dept. Is Said to Accelerate Google Advertising Inquiry Microsoft Ending Support for Android Office Apps on Chromebooks Doodle Champion Island Games (August 31) Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 26, 2021
Move Out of the Waymo
Waymo's self-driving fleet is coming to San Francisco, and Flo wants a ride. We attempt to figure out why Google dismantled its Health division and why Samsung smartphones are still burning up on airplanes. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: The New Nest Doorbell Cam Is a Reminder That Nest Has Gone Fully Google Waypoint - The official Waymo blog: Welcoming our first riders in San Francisco Logan, Australia: The Drone Delivery Capital of the World Google dismantles Health unit in favor of tried-and-tested ‘throw everything at the wall’ strategy Alaska Airlines evacuated a plane after a phone burst into flame Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 20, 2021
Epic Reveals
It's all about spilling the tea this week on Google's anti-competitive practices. After some catchup, Andy and Flo work through this week's Pixel 5a reviews before tackling the myriad of reveals resulting from court documents made public in Epic Games' case against Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Focused : Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: The Galaxy Z Flip 3 Is Almost the Android Flip Phone of My Dreams Pixel 5a with 5G Review: Uncompromised $449 value counters a wave of pricey flagships The Pixel 5a overheats while recording video Confirmed in our testing, it gets too toasty while shooting in 4K at 60fps Google's Gaming Plans Include Android Apps on Windows and Mac Google 'Premier Device Program' revealed in new court docs Google's Find My Network for Android Sounds Like Apple's Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 13, 2021
Freaky Phone
After a bit of catchup, we pummel you with a lumpy helping of Samsung news. It was a big week! Samsung announced new folding phones, new buds, and a new smartwatch that runs the first new version of Wear OS By Samsung and Google Too. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Parallel : A tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 announced with S Pen support and water resistance How Samsung beefed up its new folding phones: metal, tape, and a dab of goo Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Is Here: Price, Specs, and Availability Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 First Look: Features, Specs, and Price The Galaxy Watch 4 is still more a Samsung wearable than a Google one Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 2 with active noise cancellation Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 06, 2021
Fees, Fines, Fo, Fum
Flo's finally figured out her computer situation (it's not a Chromebook), and Andy runs out of money to burn. The Pixel 6 got announced this week, but we still only know so little. We run through the numbers of Alphabet's earnings call and where all their money goes, then talk about the new Nest security devices coming through. We also wax poetic on Google's "Switch to Android" app for iPhone users. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Clockwise : Four people, four tech topics, thirty minutes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Tensor debuts on the new Pixel 6 this fall Alphabet inc (GOOGL) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript Google Launches New Nest Security Camera Lineup Google seems to be working on a "Switch to Android" app for iOS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 30, 2021
Little Big Moves
Poor Mona found herself sucked into the YouTube algorithm before the family vacation, and Andy takes a daycation of his own. We go through Google's "About This Result" feature, plus another feature that instantly deletes the last 15 minutes of your search history. Then, another entry into the Google Graveyard, but not before many emojis get a makeover. And finally, a few cutesy Olympic-themed games that are better than the real thing. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Learn more – and get more – from Search Search A new tool (and some tips) to search safely with Google By JK Kearns Jul Now You Can Delete the Last 15 Minutes of Your Google Search History Google Bookmarks closing, interacts w/ Maps Starred list Google redesigns its emoji to be more universal and authentic Google is running its own miniature Tokyo Olympics in Champion Island Games Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 23, 2021
Accept the Challenge
Flo's SIM woes continue unabated, and Andy realizes the stronghold that Chrome has on his life. We talk about the latest Google executive to leave after publishing an offensive manifesto and then liven it up with the good news about a Big Ass Chromebook. Andy will fanboy a bit over the latest Android-powered Micro Four Thirds camera, Flo will rejoice over Verizon saying "yes" to RCS, and we pull a little from the Pixel 6 rumor mill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google parts with Cloud VP after uproar over his manifesto renouncing his antisemitism The Biggest Chromebook You Can Buy Is Extremely Basic Yongnuo’s new Android 10-powered MFT camera features 20MP sensor, 5” touchscreen display Verizon Finally Embraces RCS, Now the Lone Holdout Is Apple Google Camera hints at Pixel 6 & 6 Pro resolution, more Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 16, 2021
Go With God
Andy and Flo continue their epic saga from this week's All About Android. Then, Flo airs her frustrations with life and how a SIM card made her cry. Andy joins in with frustrations of his own, and then we dive into Google's trouble with France. We also mull through the Google Games Developer Summit's announcements and the rumors and leaks surrounding the next batch of Android smartphones. We managed to get to OnePlus's benchmark fiasco, too, and Andy summarizes the BBC's interview with Sundar Pichai. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Make Do : The joys and anxieties of art and making. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: France Fines Google $593 Million in Fight Over News Content Google 2021 Games Dev Summit: Android 12 and Stadia Huge leak indicates that Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked may bring new foldables, smartwatches, and earbuds EXCLUSIVE: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro – Full Final Specifications OnePlus confirms it throttled the performance of 300 popular app Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 09, 2021
A Hamster Wheel
Flo relays her experience with a fork, and Andy rummages through his phones, only to discover several ticking time bombs. We're reporting on too much bad news this week, from Google's latest diversity report, to why three dozen district attorneys are suing the company. We'll end on a silly note, wherein Flo and Andy fantasize about what they would have done with a Surface Duo. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Discourse : Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Focused : Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: 36 states, D.C. sue Google for alleged antitrust violations in its Android app store Google’s latest diversity report shows jump in departures among women of color Google AI Chief's Push to Draw in Marginalized Groups Sparks Criticism Google Cartoonist Manu Cornet Quits Company After 14 Years You can get Microsoft’s Surface Duo for well under the cost of a Google Pixel 4a Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, July 03, 2021
Win Some, Lose Some
Andy and Flo love to digress into a conversation about their favorite foods and this week's episode is no different. We talk about the magic that makes Windows 11 run Android apps natively and why Microsoft and Google have agreed to start suing each other again. We're giddy over more carriers adopting RCS, and we wonder if Chrome OS will ever become an ample gaming platform. We end on a happy, helpful note with Google's helpful portal for people dealing with food insecurity. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps Google and Microsoft agree to start suing each other again Android Users Are Getting Closer to an iMessage-Like App Google partners with Unity to bring the game engine to Chrome OS Find Food Support Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 25, 2021
Six Degrees of Separation
What did the New York Times reveal about Sundar Pichai this week? Where did Google's messaging strategy lose its way? And why did Massachusetts wait so long to implement COVID tracing? We'll answer all these questions. Plus, Flo shares her experience with the Android 12 Beta, and Andy explains how he ended up on a film set with Kevin Bacon. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Top Four : Good, better, best, and one more thing. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Sundar Pichai Faces Internal Criticism at Google Prabhakar Raghavan Isn’t CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place Google's messaging mess: a timeline Massachusetts 'MassNotify' COVID Android app auto-installed for some Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 17, 2021
The Fix(es) Is In
Andy fixes his Google Home Max stereo speaker setup, and Flo wonders if Fuschia will fix her casting problems. We work out the deal with Google's physical store in New York City, and we'll tell you how to report online slander. We'll also talk about Google's new MIAP dataset, and Andy and Flo try to determine how much they're worth as journalists online. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Automators : Automation for the people. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: The first Google Store is now open in New York City Google's first store: A look inside where it will sell Pixels, Chromebooks Google Seeks to Break Vicious Cycle of Online Slander Bookmark These Google Links to Help Remove Online Slander A Step Toward More Inclusive People Annotations in the Open Images Extended Dataset Google Search Knowledge Panels for journalists will soon show published articles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 10, 2021
Amber Is the Color of Your Energy
Android 12 Beta 2 is out, and Flo wants her Material Theming now! Andy continues to justify purchasing his new iPad by researching if anyone's figured out the "chain link fence" removal feature Google promised us many moons ago. We talk about Stadia's arrival on Chromecast devices this month and a new Apple feature that benefits us all. We also talk about how Google is changing its ad business to comply with French regulators and why the folding Pixel phone might actually be a thing. Before we go, Andy tells us about a new Instagram fad: Samsung cosplayers. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Parallel : A tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Learning to See Through Obstructions Google Stadia is coming to Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV on June 23rd As a Green Bubble, I Appreciate Apple's FaceTime Olive Branch Google’s first folding Pixel is apparently still on track for a 2021 reveal Anime Samsung's Alleged New Virtual Assistant is Inspiring Tons of Cosplay Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 04, 2021
Entry-level
Happy Pride month! We're talking about what Google is doing to celebrate and what it can do to be a better ally to its LGBTQ+ employees. Andy loves his new iPad so much he can't stop talking about it. And Flo comes to terms with what it really means to "choose" Google. We also go through the latest reviews of the Pixel Buds A-series. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pictorial : A conversation with your eyes. Listen now. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Celebrating Frank Kameny Google Search adds fabulous Pride Month Easter egg Google union pushes company to drop deadnames from ID badges Google reassigns diversity lead after anti-Semitic blog post resurfaced Google reportedly made it difficult for smartphone users to find privacy settings Pixel Buds A Review: Sweet Wireless Simplicity Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 28, 2021
The Dark Side of the Algorithm
Google I/O may be over, but the hangover remains. Andy and Flo discuss some of the darker sides of last week's keynote announcements, particularly those related to artificial intelligence. But we also cover the exciting new Pixel 6 rumors. Plus, stayed tuned for a little Google Photos PSA, as unlimited uploads will end on June 1. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Clockwise : Four people, four tech topics, thirty minutes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots: Can Language Models Be Too Big? 🦜 Google's New Dermatology App Wasn't Designed for People With Darker Skin Exclusive: Google Pixel 6 Pro renders with triple camera setup and curved display break cover Massive Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leak just revealed key specs How to upload your images to Google Photos now to avoid the June 1 data cap Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 21, 2021
So Much New Stuff
It's Google I/O week, and though it was all virtual this year, oh-my-God is there still so much to talk about! We discuss all that Google revealed at the opening keynote and gush over the new and totally customizable Material You. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Rocket : Accelerated geek conversation. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Workspace turns to "smart chips" to weave Docs, Tasks, and Meet together Google Wants to Make the Next Pixel Camera More Inclusive What's new for Wear MUM: A new AI milestone for understanding information Project Starline Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 14, 2021
The Deets
Things have really slowed down to a snail's pace, so Flo is playing games with the Razer Kishi controller for Android. We pretend to be Hollywood gossip columnists relating the latest saga between YouTube TV and Roku and then speculate on what's happening at Google I/O next week. And fans of The Office are going to love Google Search's latest easter egg. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Top Four : Good, better, best, and one more thing. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Razer Kishi Google: We put YouTube TV in the main YouTube app. What now, Roku? Samsung is officially contributing to Google’s next-generation Fuschia OS Google, You Should Already Know How People Feel About Wear OS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 07, 2021
What’s Going Onn?
Andy starts us off by getting into the YouTube of it all. The Google I/O schedule is up, and we're intrigued. We talk about Google's new Google TV-like home screen for Walmart's Onn tablets and why Roku and YouTube are still feuding. Then, how we're feeling about Google's multiyear partnership with the WNBA. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Pictorial : A conversation with your eyes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Reddit: Youtuber that has been making videos for over 13 years is scheduled to have his channel terminated over copyright disputes from a channel that stole his content Google I/O 2021 Schedule Google Blog: Blast off into Entertainment Space on your Android tablet Gizmodo: Google Is Bringing a Google TV Experience to Android Tablets YouTube: An update to our YouTube TV members on Roku ESPN: As 25th season approaches, WNBA agrees to multiyear partnership with Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 30, 2021
A Very Profitable Business
Flo switched to the Pixel 5, and Andy's Pixelbook revived in time to beg him not to buy the new iPad Pro. Google had a great quarter, and we're gonna tell you all about it. Plus, it turns out that COVID-19 contact tracing on Android wasn't so private after all. And why YouTube TV on Roku might be nearing its end of days. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Clockwise : Four people, four tech topics, thirty minutes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: CNN: Google parent Alphabet sees revenue jump 34% to $55.3 billion in the first quarter Gizmodo: It Turns Out Covid-19 Contact Tracing on Android Is Not So Private After All TheMarkup: Google Promised Its Contact Tracing App Was Completely Private—But It Wasn't Axios: Roku says it may lose YouTube TV app after Google made anti-competitive demands Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 23, 2021
Engage Smug Mode
How can we not? We talk about Apple's announcements this week from an Android user's perspective. Plus, why Google FLoC isn't flying high, and the sad dystopia of Google Maps' emergency alerts. Note that there's a serious content warning for this episode as we discuss gun violence toward the end. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Parallel : A tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Ars Technica: Google’s ad-tracking tech getting no love Gizmodo: Google Needs to Make a Real iPad Pro Alternative Reddit: Google Maps helped me avoid this area reported with active shooting Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 16, 2021
Workflow Vulnerability
Flo got the ginormous OnePlus Watch, and Andy's Pixelbook keyboard has gone kaput. We chat about Android's continued troubles with unified messages, how ad-blockers kept us from getting the show out this week, and why the Google Earth Timelapse feature is an important one to share with others. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Make Do : The joys and anxieties of art and making. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Gizmodo: The Plan to Give Android Users Their Own Version of iMessage Is Officially Dead The Verge: Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’ 9to5Google: Adblockers are causing issues with Google Docs layouts CNN: Google Earth's new Timelapse feature shows the chilling effect of climate change Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 09, 2021
Thanks For All The Phones
Despite the flurry of news this week, Andy and Flo find some time for a subjective point of view. We walk you through Google's win at the Supreme Court and what a Pixel-perfect system-on-a-chip looks like. We attempt a bit of hype for the all-virtual Google I/O 2021, the dates of which were announced this week. Then, say goodbye to LG as we walk through our favorite phones. And hear how Andy is doing with the Nest Hub's built-in sleep tracking capabilities. Don't forget to sign up for the Material Studies Bookclub by becoming a member! 👇 This episode of Material is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Technology Untangled : Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Focused : Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: CNBC: Supreme Court rules in Google's favor in copyright dispute with Oracle over Android software 9to5Google: Pixel 6 powered by Google-made 'GS101' Whitechapel chip CNBC: Google is accelerating partial reopening of offices and putting limits on future of remote work 9to5Google: Google I/O 2021 will be virtual and free to attend Engadget: Remembering LG's finest (and strangest) phones Ars Technica: LG Optimus G Pro Review: the phone-tablets are here to stay MobileSyrup: Photos of LG's rollable and V70 surface, phones will never officially launch Support Material with a Relay FM Membersh
Fri, April 02, 2021
The Eco-friendly Route
We're still pumping the good vibes this week. Andy reminds us there are some real treasure troves available to stream on YouTube, and Flo wants to know if you have any questions about the OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro that you'd like answered? Then we tell the tale of how Google simultaneously discovered and shut down a nine-month hacking operation. We also dissect a new privacy feature coming to Android, YouTube's experimentation with hiding how many people "disliked" a video, and why Google Maps' eco-friendly route offerings won't prevent climate change. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Technology Untangled : Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Rocket : Accelerated geek conversation. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: MIT Technology Review: Google's unusual move to shut down an active counterterrorism operation being conducted by a Western democracy 9to5Google: Google to limit Android apps from seeing what's installed Twitter: @YouTube Reuters: Google Maps to start directing drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes YouTube: The Astrologer Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 25, 2021
Not Just Another Material Podcast
It's been 300 episodes of the Material podcast! We have cake! We have commemorative Oreos! And we have a rundown of our favorite tombstones in the Google Graveyard. We'll give you a bit of the week's news, too, plus what you get when you do a Google search for the number "300." This episode of Material is sponsored by: Mint Mobile : To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for free, click this link. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Fortnite, from Epic Games : Embrace your wild side in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6: Primal. Roboism : Robots, -isms, and tech (but mostly robots). Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Flo's chocolate-covered Oreo tin Squash that Android bug Pixel phones betrayed the family and no longer offered protection The Google Graveyard A YouTube video of babies fighting over a pacifier Thank you to everyone who has helped us make this show possible for at least 300 episodes! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 18, 2021
Incognito Mode
Flo is freaking out over signing her kid up for a Google account, while Andy is completely locked out of his. We gush over the shiny new gadget announcements this week, including the second-generation Nest Hub and the affordable Samsung Galaxy A52. We also discuss why Google is in trouble for its Incognito Mode and how YouTube creators are getting more control over copyright infringement. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Automators : Automation for the people. Listen now. Fortnite, from Epic Games : Embrace your wild side in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6: Primal. Links and Show Notes: Google Blog: Google Nest Need a better night's sleep? Meet the new Nest Hub Ars Technica: Samsung Galaxy A52 is the follow-up to Samsung’s best-selling phone Ars Technica: Judge rules $5 billion Google Chrome Incognito mode lawsuit can go forward 9to5Google: YouTube rolls our copyright 'checks' before you get in trouble 9to5Google: Google 3D animals list: Lions, tigers, dinos and more! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 11, 2021
10 Years of Burner Laptops
Andy and Flo take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 10 years of Chromebooks. We recap the dawn of the cloud-based machines, and we'll clue you in on the new features Google announced to mark the anniversary. We also cover a not-so-celebratory news report out of NBC News. Plus, Google is the most trusted company, though not when it comes to self-driving cars. Remember, you can send us an email at materialpodcast@gmail.com with your comments and concerns. Or, tell us what you'd love to see from our 300th episode in a few weeks! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. DeleteMe : Remove your personal info from data brokers. Get 20% off with code MATERIAL. Links and Show Notes: Google Blog: Chromebook turns 10 YouTube: Google Chrome OS Open Source Project Announcement Chromebooks announces new features for 10th birthday NBC News: Google advised mental health care when workers complained about racism and sexism ZDNet: Facebook, TikTok least trusted by Americans, Google most trusted, says survey SEO Clarity: https://www.seoclarity.net/blog/americans-and-trusting-tech Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 04, 2021
Look At All These Rumors
This week's episode is a reminder that it's our data in exchange for all those perks we get for free on the internet. We talk about Google's attempted "privacy-first" initiative and what to expect from the latest Pixel feature drop. Then we lighten things up a bit with some future-facing device rumors. And, we're still answering your emails from years ago. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google promises it won’t just keep tracking you after replacing cookies Google Blog: Charting a course towards a more privacy-first web Google Blog: From the seas, to more ZZZs: Your new Pixel features Android Authority: Now there's evidence for Samsung developing a Wear OS watch 9to5Google: New Moto Wear OS watch with Snapdragon 4100 appears IGN: Google Pixel Fold Still in the Works, May Arrive Later This Year Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 26, 2021
Let Them Speak Their Own Words
This week, we point you to all the people doing the talking: from newly fired ethical AI researcher Margaret Mitchell to the remaining Googlers on the team waving back in solidarity with their departed colleagues. We tell you why California ended its COVID-19 testing partnership with Verily and why "Hey Google" isn't working on your WearOS smartwatch. And we're still catching up on long ago listener feedback. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Mint Mobile : Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month. Links and Show Notes: Axios: Margaret Mitchell fired from Google Google Blog: AI Marian Croak's vision for responsible AI at Google Mercury News: California's high-profile relationship with testing partner Verily ends 9to5Google: Wear OS 'Hey Google' support has been broken for months XDA Developers: Wear OS 2.45 prepares to add screen recording feature Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 18, 2021
The New Deal
A little bit of astrology to start us off for this episode, along with why Andy gave up on Wear OS and bought a FitBit. We talk about Google's new deal with News Corp in Australia and the US and what the enthusiast community has unearthed about the upcoming Android 12. Plus, a quick update on Fuschia OS. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google Podcasts: Land of the Giants 9to5Google: Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are now sold at the Google Store Press release: News Corp and Google Agree To Global Partnership On News XDA Developers: Android 12 may introduce many UI changes part of Material "NEXT" Android 12 may introduce a Reachability-like “One-Handed Mode” 9to5Google: Google Fuchsia OS could run Android & Linux apps 'natively' Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 12, 2021
A Puckish Jest
Andy's buying little outfits for his Nest Minis, and this is one of the last times we'll ever bring up Google Play Music. After the ad, we discuss Google's latest earnings report to investors and where all that money is going. And, Flo gets flustered over Android 12's blush aesthetic. It is times like these when a respiratory monitor built into your smartphone is a good idea. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Nest Mini alarm clock stand Bye-Bye, Google Play Music MotleyFool: Alphabet Earnings Transcript XDA Developers: This could be Android 12, Google's next Android OS Google Blog: Take a pulse on health and wellness with your phone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 05, 2021
A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Google Support: New Chromecast with Google TV recently reset itself and now displays an Android Recovery screen Ars Technica: Google closes Stadia’s dedicated game studios after less than 2 years Google Blog: Focusing on Stadia's future as a platform, and winding down SG&E 9to5Google: Pixel Slate out of stock on Google Store, likely discontinued Reuters: Two Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru The Verge: Two Google engineers quit over firing of ethical AI leader Timnit Gebru Vinesh Kannan on Twitter CNN: Google CEO discusses Black talent pipeline concerns with HBCU leaders Real Abril🌈 on Twitter DoL: Google LLC, US Department of Labor settlement resolves alleged pay, hiring discrimination at California, Washington State locations Android Police: Chrome 88 rolls out dino-themed QR codes on Android and desktop Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 29, 2021
Being Google
What's Google up to this week? The company faces a standoff Down Under and refuses to validate conspiracy theories through its employee-contributed PAC. We also bid adieu to Google's Project Loon and its VR painting app, Tilt Brush. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google threatens to remove its search engine from Australia if new law goes into effect Axios: Google won't donate to members of Congress who voted against election results Loon's final flight. Loon's time as an Other Bet is coming… The Verge: Google’s VR painting app is getting the axe, but it will live on as an open-source project Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 21, 2021
Very Superstitious
Andy and Flo lament about internet caps and other things out of their control. We discuss why Google is investigating another one of its top AI ethicists and how ex-Google engineer, Anthony Levandowski, got off scot-free for spilling trade-secrets. We opine on the future of Wear OS now that the Fitbit acquisition is finalized. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Mint Mobile : Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month Links and Show Notes: Axios: Scoop: Google is investigating the actions of another top AI ethicist MMitchell on Twitter BBC: Ex-Google engineer among those pardoned by Donald Trump Google Blog: Devices & Services Google completes Fitbit acquisition FitBit Blog: Fitbit Joins Google MarketWatch: Google and Fitbit said ‘I do,’ but the marriage could still be annulled Klobuchar Statement on Google's Acquisition of Fitbit Android Central: After just buying Fitbit, Google wants to know how you feel about Wear OS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 15, 2021
Complex Feelings
Why did Google Maps bother showing us our stats from the year prior? Doesn't it know we want to leave it behind? Andy tells us why he's flirting with Stadia, just as LG announces it's bundling the cloud gaming platform with its TVs. We discuss why Google is pausing political advertising for the month and whether there were any worthy announcements from this year's virtual CES. Then briefly, a bit on the Assistant's new Guest Mode. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: YouTube suspends Trump's account, barring uploads and comments YouTubeInsider: Response Google pausing all political ads following Capitol siege Wired: Google’s New Union Is Already Addressing Political Issues LG’s first flexible smartphone, the LG Rollable, is coming “early this year” Google Blog: Guest Mode: An easy privacy control for your home devices Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 08, 2021
And There, Ambitions End
The first episode of 2021 is all about doing out with the old and in with the new. Flo starts us off with why she's putting the Chromecast with Google TV on all the screens. Then, we'll discuss Google and YouTube's responses to this week's attempted insurrection at Capitol Hill and get into the details of the Alphabet Workers Union. Plus, one mad genius's successful attempt at running all major operating systems on a Pixelbook, and we take a look at the Google Home's new scheduling features. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Reddit: Chromecast w/ Google TV USB C hub support Google Docs: Chromecast with Google TV - Compatible Hardware List Business Insider: Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls Capitol Hill violence the 'antithesis of democracy' in memo to employees The Verge: YouTube removes Trump video addressing Capitol attack The Verge: YouTube says it will punish Trump and other channels that continue to spread election lies TechCrunch: Michelle Obama calls on Silicon Valley to permanently ban Trump and prevent platform abuse by future leaders NYTimes: Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism NYTimes: Opinion | We're Google Workers. And We're Forming a Union. Reddit: Pixelbook triple boot: MacOS, Win10, Linux Mint. : PixelBook Google Developers: Google Home now has Google Assistant scheduling features Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 31, 2020
Sayonara 2020
Flo and Andy share the highs and lows of their pandemic Christmas holiday. We'll then talk about the biggest Google search trends of 2020 and what it revealed about this hell year. Plus, what's in store for Google in 2021. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: Google: The Year in Search 2020 YouTube Blog: 2020's top-trending videos and creators Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 24, 2020
A Very Material Christmas
It's a holiday week, but Google is still doing some kerfuffling. Andy and Flo sandwich the news between two slices of holiday cheer, plus some good news about the Nexus 7—yes, that Nexus 7. And don't worry, kids: Santa is still delivering presents this year, and you can track his journey through the Google Assistant! Happy holidays, friends. Thank you for being here. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: NYTimes: Google Denies Antitrust Claims in Early Response to U.S. Lawsuit NYTimes: Google’s Legal Peril Grows in Face of Third Antitrust Suit Google Blog: Redesigning Search would harm American consumers and businesses 9to5Google: Free Play audiobooks using Google auto-generated narrators Google Blog: 6 new ways Android can help this holiday season Google Play Store: Dictated Audio Books 9to5Google: Official LineageOS 17.1 support comes to Nexus 7, more Google Blog: Santa's Village is back, firing on all candy canes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 18, 2020
Media Preppers
Andy tries to plant his own koala in the Christmas tree but to no avail, and the Google Home Max is officially dunzo. We'll tell you why you couldn't read your Gmail this week and how Google plans to breathe new life into expired PCs and Macs. Before we sign off, Andy regales us with a bit of operatic knowledge. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google discontinues the Google Home Max The Verge: Gmail, YouTube, Google Docs, and other Google services hit by massive outage Google Cloud Status Dashboard Ars Technica: Google sees major services outages two days in a row Engadget: Google will officially support running Chrome OS on old PCs Google Arts and Culture presents: Blob Opera Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 11, 2020
A Summary
Flo is back from taking her Project Baseline COVID test, and she'll tell us all about it. Then, it's all about Dr. Timnit Gebru. We'll tell you who she is, why she was fired from Google Brain, and what's transpired in the days since. We'll also talk about why you want ethics in artificial intelligence and what Google's losing with her sudden departure. And don't worry, we'll cleanse the palate with a cute Christmas critter from Down Under. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: Project Baseline: COVID-19 FAQ Google Walkout: Setting the Record Straight #ISupportTimnit #BelieveBlackWomen Google Walkout: Standing with Dr. Timnit Gebru — #ISupportTimnit #BelieveBlackWomen Platformer: The withering email that got an ethical AI researcher fired at Google MIT Technology Review: We read the paper that forced Timnit Gebru out of Google. Here’s what it says. Twitter: Dr. Gebru Axios: Google CEO pledges to investigate exit of top AI ethicist Twitter: Dr. Gebru's response Facebook: 1300Koalaz - 🎼Tis the season to be jolly... Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 04, 2020
Every Day is Labor Day
Flo is out sick, but Andy is still on it. The week's top stories include Andy's Black Friday finds and the span of Google's major labor troubles. Everything from why the National Labor Relations Board is going after Google to why it might have fired well-known AI ethicist Timnit Gebru. Andy also loses his mind over a DeepMind AI breakthrough, then cleanses your palate by asking Google for some holiday cheer. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google illegally spied on workers before firing them, US labor board alleges Wired: A Prominent AI Ethics Researcher Says Google Fired Her Ars Technica: DeepMind AI handles protein folding, which humbled previous software YouTube Music: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 28, 2020
Commitment Problems
Andy and Flo are here for your holiday weekend to tell you what's on sale and what's worth buying now that warehouses everywhere are clearing out stock. We also discuss Google separating emojis from the system update cycle and why The Go-Gos are worth a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: XDA Developers: Google prepares to decouple new emojis from Android system updates Spin: Dear Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Induct the Go-Go’s Already! Rolling Stone: The Go-Go's Documentary Gets DVD and Blu-Ray Release Date YouTube: The Go-Go's - Club Zero (Official Video) Google Search honors Alex Trebek with Jeopardy easter egg Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 20, 2020
Vamping and Revamping
Google has lots of little updates for us this week from Google Pay, Google Fit, Google Chrome, and even Google cast, with the company confirming Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV integration is on the horizon. Admittedly, we're also a little bummed that YouTube won't be releasing a "YouTube Rewind" video for 2020. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Hotjar : Website Heatmaps & Behavior Analytics Tools. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google Pay’s massive relaunch makes it an all-encompassing money app Google: New tools for a healthier, more active life The Verge: Google's latest Chrome update delivers 'largest performance gain in years' Google: A faster Chrome, for everything you need to get done Variety: YouTube Nixes Annual Rewind Video for 2020 Because ‘It Doesn’t Feel Right’ This Year Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 13, 2020
And The Shoe Keeps Dropping
Andy experiences an earthquake, and Google tells him all about it. We discuss what President-Elect Biden's Administration could look like for Big Tech and why we're mourning the loss of unlimited photo backup to Google Photos. We congratulate Eric Schmidt for winning citizenship in a country once known for being a picturesque tax haven. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Hotjar : Website Heatmaps & Behavior Analytics Tools. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: MIT Technology Review: What Biden means for Big Tech—and Google in particular Ars Technica: Why Biden tapped several Big Tech staffers for his transition team Android Police: Google Photos wants you to donate your time to further train its algorithms 9to5Google: Nest Audio could be used as 'home theater sound system' Vox: Exclusive: The former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of Cyprus Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 06, 2020
The Next American President
Andy and Flo keep it quick this week because we know you've got some nail-biting to get back to. We discuss YouTube's failure at stifling U.S. election misinformation, plus what "Internet Imperialists" do with their time off. We also discuss the pros and cons of using a Google VPN, the latest manufacturing drama with the Pixel 5, and why folks are still kvetching en masse about the new Google app icons. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Hotjar : Website Heatmaps & Behavior Analytics Tools. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: YouTube says video claiming Trump won does not violate its election misinformation policies Insider: YouTube channels made money off of fake election results live streams with thousands of viewers Reddit: Squirrel to Human Ratio by State How One Hacker Artist Tricked Google Into Showcasing Her Art When You Search This Election-Related Term the-next-american-president Google VPN VPN by Google One, explained Google says Pixel 5 screen gap is 'normal part of the design' Medium: Why Google’s new logos suck and how I fixed it. Restore Old Icons Google Doodle: Halloween 2020 S
Fri, October 30, 2020
Insults and Absurdities
Happy Halloween! This week's tantalizingly scary podcast is made even more so by an intense and thorough breakdown of the latest in congressional whining. We point out the atrocities and absurdities, plus the casual racism flung toward Sundar Pichai. We also discuss Stadia's Very Bad, No Good Social Media Day, and we pay homage to the Google apps and services that have gone to the other side. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: Play Store: Button Remapper NYT: At Hearing, Republicans Accuse Zuckerberg and Dorsey of Censorship EFF: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Buzzfeed: At Section 230 Hearing, Senators Can't Pronounce Google's Sundar Pichai's Name WaPo: Google follows Facebook in banning political ads after election Kotaku: Google Backs Slowly Away From Stadia Guy's Very Bad Tweet Killed by Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 22, 2020
Malarkey
It really is a week of pure malarkey, as Google is not only put through the wringer by the Department of Justice but called out for providing its AI tech for border surveillance—yes, that border. To lighten things up, we try humming songs for Google to guess. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes: Lifehacker: Portrait lighting is here for older Pixel devices Washington Post: Google charged with multiple violations of federal antitrust law Google Blog: A deeply flawed lawsuit that would do nothing to help consumers The Intercept: Google AI Tech Will Be Used for Virtual Border Wall, CBP Contract Shows Google Blog: Song stuck in your head? Just hum to search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 15, 2020
Partitioning Our Brains
Andy's sick of Chrome's "phishing" attempts and Flo resents Google Maps spilling the beans on generations-old secrets. We go deep into the House of Representatives' recent anti-trust report and its consensus on Google, then steer it back up with some helpful new accessible Android features. We implore you to try out Google's new art filters in its Arts and Culture app; it's a great way to make yourself look like Van Gough must have felt. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: WaPo: House investigation faults Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google for engaging in anti-competitive monopoly tactics Google: 6 ways your Android is getting more helpful this fall Google: Play with Art Filter to learn about culture Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 09, 2020
90 Million Dollar Tumor
It's another packed episode this week. Flo and Andy discuss the perilous lure of nostalgia, plus the other big Google news that occurred the week of the big Pixel event and what it means for the company's employees. We gush over our new hardware; Flo has the Nest Audio and Andy has the Chromecast with Google TV. We end with a little about how Google is working to help detect sign language in chat apps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Sanebox : Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes: YouTube: Techmoan CNBC: Google's $310 million sexual misconduct settlement Google Blog: Building on our Workplace Commitments TechCrunch: Google research lets sign language switch 'active speaker' in video calls Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 02, 2020
Feature Drop
It's everything and so much more. Andy and Flo recall the days of yore when they could eat molten chocolate lava cakes in dingy restaurants, before running down nearly everything Google announced at this week's Launch Night In. (For those who just want the news, we start at about 20 minutes in.) We go in-depth about the Chromecast with Google TV—including Flo's first 24 hours with it—the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, and the Nest Audio. Plus, a rundown of the virtual event. Links and Show Notes: 9to5Google: Google Play Music Manager for Windows is now shutting down Google Takeout Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 25, 2020
Put a Ring On It
Flo is hoping that Google figures out a way to keep kids from growing up too fast and Andy finally commits to the Pixel 4a. We talk about how Chrome OS is also doing a bunch of growing on its own. Then, why Google is adopting a hybrid work-from-home model and how to use the new COVID transmission layer on Google Maps. For those on Android 11, we help you unlock the secret kitty game. Kitties! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Links and Show Notes: Gizmodo: I unabashedly love this Android e-ink tablet 9to5Google: Pixelbook goes out of stock on the Google Store Anandtech: AMD Enables Ryzen in Chromebooks, Improving Performance CNBC: Google CEO Sundar Pichai considering 'hybrid' work from home models The Verge: Google Maps adds an overlay of COVID-19 case trends Lifehacker: How to Find Android 11's Secret Hidden Cat Game Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 17, 2020
Google's 99 Problems
This week, another ode to the Gympie-Gympie Bush as we hear from a listener about new discoveries from science labs down under. We discuss Apple's announcements and the features we'd borrow for Android and why Google is tightening its internal message boards. We explain how Senators are grilling Google in the latest anti-trust hearings, and what to expect from its next hardware event. Plus, how Google is committing to a carbon-free future, and "spilled tea" involving YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Australian stinging trees and cone snails share something in common, Queensland researchers say CNBC: "Google is tightening rules on internal message boards as 'new world creates urgency'" Google Says It Doesn't Monopolize Digital Ad Market. Senators Don't Buy It Google's Launch Night In Google Blog: Our third decade of climate action: Realizing a carbon-free future Insider: Shane Dawson: YouTube CEO gifted him, Ryland Adams a mini-fridge Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 10, 2020
Dingus
Flo is on a journey to recreate the operating system of her youth, and Andy encourages it. We discuss the launch of Android 11, like your friends who are just having a beer and sharing some stats. We bum you out with the sinking realization that everything is still wrong in the world (it's why Google Maps automatically blurred out protest slogans in Hong Kong). And then, we lift your spirits with a reflective interview with Google's former camera czar, Marc Levoy. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google: Android 11 Google: Android 11's Pixel-exclusive features Android Police: LineageOS 17.1 now available for Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Pixel 2 and 2 XL builds temporarily pulled Google Support: A Performance Boost for Wear OS by Google! Hong Kong Free Press: Google says Street View maps algorithm error blurred out Hong Kong protest graffiti aimed at Xi Jinping The Techie: Google Shelves Dublin Office Plan The Verge: Google’s Waze lays off 5 percent of its workforce, closes offices in Asia and Latin America The Verge: Marc Levoy on the balance of camera hardware, software, and artistic expression Emojipedia: Android 11.0 Emoji Changelog Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 03, 2020
Event Horizon
Andy still isn't sold on Android's future for streaming music, and Flo wonders why she doesn't have the Issa Rae option available in her Assistant voice settings. Then, we talk about the Made by Google event that hasn't been announced quite yet but that everyone keeps alluding to. We also dive into some regional Google news, as well as UFOs. Links and Show Notes: 9to5Google: Google Pixel 5 and 4a (5G) pass through FCC certification 9to5Google: Google 'Sabrina' Android TV dongle price could be under $50 MV Voice: Google unveils massive mixed-use housing and office village in East Whisman SF Chronicle: Google commits over $100 million of $1 billion affordable housing pledge Google Blog: Using symptoms search trends to inform COVID-19 research Reuters: 'UFO' in Congo jungle turns out to be internet balloon Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 28, 2020
Terribly Exciting and Terribly Concerning
Flo and Andy ponder the future of streaming media now that Google Play Music is no longer playing along. We tell you why Google engineers are confused about Android's privacy settings and how the new Earthquake Alert System works around the world. Then, a bit of praise for Google Maps and how we wish we could be using it to explore somewhere new. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Variety: Joe Budden Says 'No Deal' to Podcast's Extension With Spotify Primephonic.com AZ Mirror: Unsealed Google lawsuit docs show its own engineers were confused by privacy settings Google Blog: Earthquake detection and early alerts, now on your Android phone Google Blog: A more detailed, colorful map Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 20, 2020
Google Down Under
Andy has the Pixel 4a, and Flo can't capture the California wildfires with the OnePlus 8's Nightscape mode. We talk about the farce that is timely software updates, and why you should pay attention to why Google wrote an open letter to Australia. Links and Show Notes: James Tsai: This is the Pixel Watch we've always wanted OnePlus wants its fans to be its R&D Samsung promises three years of Android updates about three years too late Australia vs. Google Google's Open Letter to Australians Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 14, 2020
The Right Kind of Distraction
We're all about indulging in distractions this week. We talk about our seemingly neverending frustration with the transition over to YouTube Music, then dive into all the drama associated with Epic Games' epic lawsuit against Google and Apple. We gush at length about the new Microsoft Surface Duo and how it might shape the future of Android devices to come. We continue to wonder out loud whether there's any hope for Wear OS. And we muse about how the Pixel is the second coming of the Nexus lineup. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Ars Technica: Google says it's working hard to address YouTube Music complaints The Verge: Epic is suing Google over Fortnite's removal from the Google Play Store The Verge: Microsoft's Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 YouTube: The Microsoft walkthrough video Google Blog: What's happening in Wear OS by Google Android Police: The Pixel 5 might have a lower-end chipset, but we're not worried, and here's why The Verge: Google's discontinued Pixel 4 is $250 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 06, 2020
Rebuilding Year
Google's new Family Bell feature for homeschooling is a reminder it sucks to be a parent to school-aged kids right now. We'll touch upon the bummers from Alphabet's Q2 earnings call and why it's wrong to steal. This week also brings us the Pixel 4a and a whole lineup of new Samsung gadgets. We'll end wondering if NearbyShare will solve our cross-platform file-moving woes, and explain why file browsers have long implemented a "safe folder." This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Google is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakers Business Insider: Alphabet beat Wall Street expectations in second-quarter earnings, but couldn't save the company from its first revenue decline in history The Verge: Former Google exec Anthony Levandowski sentenced to 18 months for stealing self-driving car secrets Google Blog: New Pixels—and new prices—are here Wired: Samsung Unpacked 2020: Z Fold2, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Watch3, Buds Live Google Blog: Instantly share files with people around you with Nearby Share Google Blog: Making privacy personal with Files by Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 31, 2020
Google-bit
It's a very hearty episode of Material After Dark , as we recorded this episode in the dead of night. Flo's unboxing things. Andy's unboxing things. We talk about the theater that is US Congress and how Sundar Pichai carried the torch as the hearing veered off course. We'll also touch upon the rumors that Samsung is ditching Bixby for the Google Assistant, and we'll decode Google's cutesy Pixel 4a leak. Links and Show Notes: PDF: Sundar Pichai's opening remarks Business Insider: 'Put your mask on!': Lawmakers erupt after Jim Jordan throws a temper tantrum during the big tech hearing The Markup: Google's Top Search Result? Surprise! It's Google 9to5Google: Google teases Pixel 4a unveil on August 3 with 'lorem ipsum' Google Store: It's a cute thing Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 24, 2020
Pure Momentum
Is there a mass exodus from Chrome happening, or are Andy and Flo trying to will it into the world? After the catchup, we discuss Google's efforts to compete with Amazon in online shopping and how Marc Levoy's departure will affect future generations of the Pixel. We also take a journey back to the days of internet yore, before Google was a search engine. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Lifehacker: Yes, you should quit using Google Chrome New York Times: Google Shopping is making another hard push to compete with Amazon Android Police: Some Pixel 4XL users report that the back glass panel is peeling off Gizmodo: How did people search the Web before Google?
Fri, July 17, 2020
Looking Ahead
Flo looks up at the stars with the Pixel 3's Astrophotography mode, and Andy wonders if he'll ever find neutral ground with YouTube Music. We discuss FastCompany's illuminating profile with ATAP's Dan Kaufman and why the EU's anti-trust concerns are delaying the FitBit turnover. Before we bow out, help us figure out if Google search has started implementing a countdown for soon-to-be-released games. Links and Show Notes: The Comet, as shot by a Pixel 3 Fast Company: Inside Google's secretive ATAP research lab The Verge: Google just put a photo of the Pixel 4A on its store Reuters: Google offers data pledge in bid to win EU okay for Fitbit buy Reddit: Google search displays release timers for game releases Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 10, 2020
Things That Make You Go "Hmm"
Andy discovers a hack for clearing his YouTube Watch Later playlist, while Flo embarks on a journey beyond the Chrome browser. We run through the consumer-facing news from Google's virtual smart home summit this week, and imagine a world where Microsoft finally launches the Android-powered Surface Duo. For your After Dinner mint, sign the petition to add a meteor animation to the Chrome Dino game (because, we suppose, the dinosaurs haven't already been through enough). This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Links and Show Notes: Andy's Watch Later Trick Tech Junkie: Delete all watch later videos "Hey Google" Smart Home Summit Google announces new Google Assistant features for Developers at Smart Home Summit Upcoming Google Home improvements include Assistant routines from device makers Microsoft brings Android OS development for Surface Duo in-house Microsoft Surface Duo V2 enters early development as Microsoft acquires local operations of Movial Change.org: Add meteor animation to Chrome's dino game when it connects to the internet Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 03, 2020
Walk the Walk
Flo leans into her Taurus Sun and Moon by talking about all the food she's going to eat over the holiday weekend. Andy is fed up with YouTube channels that don't practice basic coronavirus protocols (wear your mask, people!). This week, we break down the players in YouTube's latest dramageddon and delve into why the platform should take accountability for the drama that makes it off-screen. We'll also touch on Verily's backward step paying for its diversity initiatives, YouTube TV's drastic price-hike, and why we think Google Glass might be making a comeback. Andy sends us off with a chuckle-worthy Dad joke. Links and Show Notes: YouTube Takes Shane Dawson's Ads Away Alphabet-owned Verily suspended employee bonuses to fund diversity initiatives YouTube TV sharply increases monthly subscription to $64.99 To our YouTube TV members: an update to our content and price Google Glass 3.0? Google acquires smart glasses maker North Our focus on helpful devices: Google acquires North ‘Hey Google' smart home event scheduled for July 8th Join the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit Dad Jokes Shop Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 26, 2020
Is It Political?
Andy is experiencing some severe bouts of Mercury in retrograde as he tells the tales of his flailing tech. Flo switched to the OnePlus 8, and she's wondering why the Pixel is lagging. We discuss why Google is (again) in the antitrust hot seat, and why employees are demanding the company stop doing business with police departments. We divulge all about Google Photos' latest redesign, ChromeOS's increased reliance on virtualization, why Google is fact-checking images, and what Pixel owners can expect from the newest update. For our After-Dinner Mint, we'll play around with Google's Pinterest-wannabe, called Keen. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: NYTimes: Barr's Interest in Google Antitrust Case Keeps It Moving Swiftly TechCrunch: Google employees demand company stop selling tech to police Google Blog: A redesigned Google Photos, built for your life's memories Google Blog: Bringing fact check information to Google Images Washington Post: Google starts labeling manipulated images with fact-check labels - The Google Blog: New features for better sleep, personal safety for Pixel The Verge: Google quietly launches an AI-powered Pinterest rival named Keen Google Blog: Want to share your passion with the world? Get Keen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 19, 2020
One Giant Mess
Google finally updates its satellite imagery for Black Lives Matter Plaza, and Flo is learning about the significance of Juneteenth (despite the failings of her public school education). After the break, we'll tell you why folks are upset with Google's apparent misrepresentation of Winston Churchill in its search results, and express our disappointment for why the company hasn't de-platformed several prominent far-right publications. We finally get some details on when the Pixel 4a will hit the scene, and we'll get down to the bottom of why your Pixel Buds aren't connecting. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Churchillgate: the "scandal" starts here The Verge: Google Ads bans Zero Hedge for racist content, but reverses decision on The Federalist TechRadar: The Google Pixel 4a launch may have been pushed back even further The Verge: Google acknowledges Pixel Buds connectivity issues, promises fix Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, June 13, 2020
Killjoy McDowner
This week, we're diving into the Android 11 Beta, which Andy and Flo are both using on their Pixel devices. We'll also talk about why YouTube's commitment to amplifying black creators on its network is too little too late, and we'll tell you about Alphabet's pilot program for delivering library books by drone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Android 11: Conversations, Bubbles, and Making Sense of Complexity Google: Android 11 Beta is available today YouTube Official Blog: Susan Wojcicki: My mid-year update to the YouTube community Washington Post: Google-backed drones will drop library books so kids in Virginia can do their summer reading Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 05, 2020
Not Quite Business as Usual
Andy and Flo lament about their "corona hair" before getting into the specifics of how to cop-proof your smartphone. We discuss why Google postponed the Android 11 Beta event and what the leaks tell us about the next version. We dissect Google's show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and why the company might be shifting away from relying on contract workers. We end by convincing ourselves there's a perfectly valid reason for a blush pink Android TV dongle, like the one that's making the rumor rounds. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Twitter: Google postpones June 3 Android 11 beta launch event XDA Developers: Some users on the beta list got it pushed to their Pixels anyway Google Blog: “Standing with the Black community” NYT: Google rescinded job offers for 2,000 contractors and temps XDA Developers: More heat behind rumors of a Google Nest-branded Android TV dongle Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 29, 2020
The "Stuff" Chair
Andy and Flo throw it all on a chair this week to see what sticks and what falls to the ground. Flo has started reading The Making of the Tech Worker Movement by Ben Tarnoff, and she hopes you'll join her for this weekend's book club. Andy wonders if Chrome OS will ever feel like a Mac or PC. Then, we break down WIRED's supersized interview with Sundar Pichai and discuss why YouTube is under fire for deleting comments critical of the Chinese government. We also rationalize whether it's worth buying the last stock of the Pixel 3a mere months away from the next phone release. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Links and Show Notes: Flo's Book Club: The Making of the Tech Worker Movement WIRED: Sundar Pichai Says Google Doesn't Plan to Go Entirely Remote BBC: Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews The Verge: YouTube is deleting comments with two phrases that insult China's Communist Party The Verge: YouTube took down Michael Moore's film attacking renewable energy Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 21, 2020
Lacking Certain Conviction
Flo goes down the rabbit hole where YouTubers get radicalized, and Andy has a billion-dollar idea for movie studios. Then, we'll talk about why Sundar Pichai said making hardware is hard. We'll also run through Android's new Accessibility features in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and Google and Apple's new API to help fight coronavirus. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: NYT: Rabbit Hole YouTube: Seven (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER The Verge: Sundar Pichai on managing Google through the pandemic Google Blog: Accessibility updates that help tech work for everyone WaPo: Apple and Google launch coronavirus exposure software WaPo: Apple and Google are building a virus-tracking system. Health officials say it will be practically useless. Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, May 16, 2020
Put Some Paper Over It
Andy and Flo take this week to dissect why the Pixel phone is losing key members of its team. We'll touch upon the reports that Google is stepping away from varying diversity initiatives. And we introduce the cast of animals and mitochondria you can hang out with in augmented reality. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: The Information: Google’s Pixel Division Undergoes Shakeup After Disappointing Launch (Paywalled) Ars Technica: Google Pixel’s camera lead quits after the failure of the Pixel 4 CNBC: Ex-Google Engineer Who Became Right-Wing Hero Ends Suit Quietly Google Support: Experience 3D & augmented reality in Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 08, 2020
To Each Their Own in Quarantine
Flo is getting restless in quarantine, though Andy assures her there is light at the end of the tunnel. We'll discuss Google's virtual Android 11 beta reveal happening on June 3, and why Google's quantum computing darling's exit reminds us of the Silicon Valley drama depicted in Alex Garland's Devs . We'll also dive into why we're feeling a tad skeptical about Google's purported overhaul of Android TV. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Google: The Android 11 Beta Launch Show Twitter: And now for an important message from George Takei Forbes: Google's Top Quantum Scientist Explains In Detail Why He Resigned Protocol: Google's next streaming device will shake up the Android TV world Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 30, 2020
Wear OS By Google Smartwatch Too
Andy and Flo have a lot to get off their chests. Flo feels embarrassed for wearing out her Pixelbook, while Andy calls it "brassing." You'll find out why Andy returned his Wear OS watch upon opening the box and why he blew his $20 Google Store credit on a battery pack for the Google Home Mini. Then, we'll discuss the latest reviews of the Pixel Buds and why they probably don't have active noise cancellation. We'll touch on Sundar Pichai's presidential performance on this week's Google earnings call before Andy and Flo rant just a little bit more about Wear OS by Google Smartwatch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Pixel Buds review 9to5Google: Google might be developing Pixel Buds "attention alerts" for crying, barking Google: Alphabet's Q1 2020 earnings call Google renames "WearOS," formerly "Android Wear," to "Wear OS by Google Smartwatch" Google employees won't be asked to return to their offices before June 1 at the very earliest Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 23, 2020
In Defense of the Bathrobe
Flo wonders why her Pixel 3 is feeling sluggish when she's not even leaving the house, and Andy pulls the trigger on a discounted Wear OS device. We cover a variety of Google news this week, including COVID-related app updates and the merits and privacy implications of the company's rumored debit card. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: The smartwatch that Andy bought Leaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s Google data centers shifting non-urgent processing until wind, solar power is abundant Google Meet’s Zoom-like gallery view is rolling out now globally Wear OS smartwatches are now sending reminders to wash your hands Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 16, 2020
Dogs and Cats Living Together
Andy dusts off his Pixelbook, and Flo wonders how to sanitize hers. We're both elated that Apple and Google are working together for the greater good and curious about whether we'll get the Android-running smartwatch of our dreams once Google starts developing its chips. We also discuss Chromebooks and their reliance on Progressive Web Apps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Links and Show Notes: Google: Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology Apple: Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology Scoop: Google readies its own chip for future Pixels, Chromebooks Twitter's Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default on Chrome OS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 10, 2020
Power Thoughts
YAY! Flo and Andy are reunited, and it sounds so good. The two gather around this week's virtual campfire in celebration of their 250th episode of Material. We discuss what we've been binging on television and whether we think the next set of Pixel Buds will be worth the cash. We also chat about Google Stadia going free—except it's not because you have to sign up for the trial period or buy a game outright to play anything—and a neat camera trick facilitated by the Google Arts and Culture app. Then in our second act, Flo and Andy look ahead at the next 250 episodes. They discuss their hopes, their fears, and what their Big Picture goals are for the future. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Andy's been watching this show. A lot. What to expect from the Pixel Buds 2 Google Stadia has gone free-ish Try an artsy filter with the Google Arts and Culture app Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, April 07, 2020
An Elephant On Your Desktop
This week, it's another Andy solo special. We'll talk about Google attempting its part during the pandemic, without being too creepy about how they go about it. Then, Andy is A Weensy Bit Upset with Apple for acquiring the company behind his favorite weather app and tanking many Play Store weather apps in the process. Andy will also guide you through why 3D objects have started showing up in Google Search results. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Google Blog: Helping public health officials combat COVID-19 9to5Google: Google providing Wi-Fi to 100,000 California students and 4,000 Chromebooks Brookings Institute: What the coronavirus reveals about the digital divide between schools and communities Verge: Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version Lifehacker: These Weather Apps Are Great Alternatives to the Apple-owned Dark Sky 9to5Google: Hands-on with more educational 3D models including planets in Google Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, March 31, 2020
Smartphones in Quarantine
It's a special segment of the Material podcast to help lift your spirits. Flo talks to Juan Carlos Bagnell (also known as SomeGadgetGuy around the web) about the LG V60 ThinQ. We'll also discuss how this device fits into the broader smartphone landscape. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Guest Starring: Juan Carlos Bagnell Links and Show Notes: LG V60 specifications sheet LG V60 First Look! The Budget Friendly Premium Pro Phone? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, March 28, 2020
The Ihnatko Isolation Special
Andy is back for a special weekend episode! And he's getting COVID-19 news off his chest. Andy will discuss Google's new responsibilities to the public and its employees and whether Google's promise to limit the spread of disinformation will extend to the White House. He'll also dive into how Google is defusing racist speech at the keyboard level, and he'll prove that Tom Hanks didn't have a volleyball with him in quarantine. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Google: How we're continuing to help Trump Caught Google Off Guard With a Bogus Coronavirus Site Announcement Oracle Providing White House With Software to Study Unproven Coronavirus Drugs Google has completely canceled Google I/O 2020 After huge 1-star onslaught, Zoom's Android app rating is back up to 4.0 Gboard might be blocking autocomplete of "Chinese Virus" Google: Helping educators and students stay connected Google Arts and Culture: Boston's Museum of Fine Arts Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 26, 2020
Stuck at Home
We're stuck at home. You're stuck at home. There's nothing else to do right now, so tune in and listen up. Flo is flying solo again this week, but she's here with tips on how you can help contribute from the confines of your dwelling. Flo will guide you through using the Google Assistant to inform yourself about COVID-19 and how to use the Gmail block button to rid of viral spammers. We'll also walk through some of your favorite YouTube channels to help pass the time. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Charity Navigator Unsubscribe or block addresses in Gmail 5 ways people are turning to YouTube to cope while social distancing YouTube Channels Anna Lytical ContraPoints Alton Brown Defunctland National Gallery of Art Muffalo Potato Wendover Productions Half as Interesting Glen & Friends Cooking Material Design/Centered Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, March 23, 2020
Google in the Time of Coronavirus
Flo is back, albeit solo, because the Material podcast and its hosts are practicing social distancing. Flo muses about life as a new parent, then launches into a rant about how it isn't fun hanging out in Hangouts anymore. Then, we talk about Verily's Project Baseline, and why it's a bit unnerving that the US government is relying on private companies to conduct testing for COVID-19. We also mourn the cancellation of Google I/O this year and wonder aloud: if this is the new normal, how will technology conferences exist going forward? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Google's Teach from Home initiative Trump announced Google was building a virus screening tool. Then someone had to build it Project Baseline You Shouldn't Have to Give Google Your Data to Access a COVID-19 Test Google has completely canceled Google I/O 2020 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 28, 2020
Leap Day Andy
Andy sysadmins his brain; parts of the Android 11 developer preview released last week aren’t previews at all, and how on Earth is Sweyn Forkbeard going to influence my life when 11 ships? Reviewers say the “S” in Galaxy S20 Ultra stands for “schadenfreude,” and just as moral watchdogs warned us, a Google Doodle leads to Poetry. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android 11's 'Gabeldorsche' Bluetooth stack name explained - 9to5Google Everything new in Android 11 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery] - 9to5Google Personal Safety - Apps on Google Play Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review: shutter bug - The Verge Leaked video reveals new Surface Duo ‘peek’ feature - The Verge Sir John Tenniel's 200th birthday My Bloody Valentine - Google Play Music Barnabe Googe - Poems by the Famous Poet - All Poetry The Story Behind 30 Rock’s Leap Day Episode
Thu, February 27, 2020
And Baby Makes 11
Andy does this one solo for reasons that have nothing to do with the fact that Flo's baby was due this week! The first developer preview of Android 11 drops! Google Play Store starts enforcing tougher limits on ad-blighted apps! The T-Rex game goes 3D and Andy thinks this mean the dino has taken the red pill! And! Andy lied earlier because Flo TOTALLY had her baby! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Developers Blog: Turning it up to 11: the first Developer Preview of Android 11 Google is cracking down on Android apps that track your location in the background - The Verge T-Rex Run 3D Dreams PS4 - T-Rex Dinosaur Chrome Game in 3D - PlayStation 4 Gameplay | EpicLBPTime - YouTube
Thu, February 13, 2020
There is no Wrong Way to Cook Pigweed!
Flo and Andy fiddle with Android TV boxes while the Essential Phone burns. Then they talk about Samsung Unpacked, and marvel in hopeful disbelief that new Galaxy Z Flip could be the first folding phone that can't be reviewed with an economical “LOL NO.” A Googler is fired for her activism, and speaks freely of the environment for trans people at the company. Finally, although it's too soon to get excited about the new OS Google's developing, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is plenty excited about the weed it's been named after. Bonus: the word “Poopie” is uttered without apology. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Samsung Galaxy Z Flip first look: folding glass changes everything - The Verge Is Google a Good Place to Work as a Trans Person? Weed of the Month: Pigweed - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Thu, February 06, 2020
It's a Rich Man's World
Andy's waiting for his Walkman to arrive and Flo's hoping she has at least another week before the baby is here. We talk all the juicy details of Google's Q4 2019 earnings call, along with what happened during the Great Google Photos Data Swap of 2019. We'll also reminisce about the days of one-hour photo processing thanks to Google Photos' new print subscription service, and we're wondering how artist Simon Weckert procured so many different Android smartphones for his Google Maps exhibit. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: ~ 25:00: Google held its Q4 2019 earnings call, and it was juicier than usual Alphabet shares fall as Google misses on sales, YouTube revenue disappoints Alphabet also revealed that it’s paid $80b to developers to date ~ 48:00: Google informed recent users of Google Takeout that their videos might have been sent to random strangers due to a glitch Google Maps Hacks Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 30, 2020
Backtracking and Forward-thinking
Flo and Andy report on why Google backtracked on its search engine redesign before diving into the viability of the company's "Going Green" initiative. We'll then squee for a bit about Google I/O this spring, and encourage you to try out the latest digital wellbeing experiments. Put your phone down! (After you listen to our podcast, of course.) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and Show Notes: ~ 25:15: Kate Brandt, Google's Sustainability Officer pledges that the company will become "carbon negative" Congress urges Google to act against "dangerous climate misinformation" on YouTube Google is trying to poach Amazon's climate-protesting employees ~ 43:30: Google I/O dates for 2020: May 12-14 at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View Google Research introduced "Meena," a human-like chatbot "that can chat about anything" ~ 1:03:30: New Google digital wellbeing experiment has you put your phone in an envelope that limits its use to just phone calls Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 24, 2020
Trillion-Dollar Company
Andy learns about Android's TalkBack Accessibility mode at the worst possible time, while Flo appreciates that her co-host knows how to dress like a Trillion-Dollar Company. The two dive into the controversial design changes of Google's search results, Sundar Pichai's call for regulation of artificial intelligence, and why Google "gets away with so much." We'll also touch upon new rules proposed by the San Francisco Pride organization to cut back on corporate pride, and we'll run through the latest details of Microsoft's software plan for the foldable, Android-based Duo tablet. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Flo's article on Accessibility features in Android 10 ~ 25:15: Google’s latest user-hostile design change makes ads and search results look identical Google CEO calls for regulation of artificial intelligence ~ 51:20: Why Google Gets Away With So Much With Google’s old guard gone, CEO Sundar Pichai has a chance to reset culture San Francisco Pride members pass an amendment banning Google and YouTube from Pride parade ~ 1:15:20: Microsoft’s software plan for the Android-based Duo is surprisingly realistic Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 16, 2020
When TV Becomes Your Only Escape
Flo and Andy cash in their yellow card immediately with a conversation on Silk Stalkings and Columbo in Kanji. (We're already Gympie-Gympie Bush influencers—when do we become vintage TV influencers?) Then, we'll tackle why Alphabet's Chief Legal Officer, David Drummond, stepped down from the company, as well as the implications of Google having unfettered access to your medical records. We'll also muse a bit about Samsung's new mid-range phone made for "industrial" industries. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and Show Notes: Columbo in Kanji ~ 23:15: Alphabet’s Chief Legal Officer Stepping Down Amid Investigation ~ 39:50: Inside Google’s Quest for Millions of Medical Records ~ 56:20: Samsung’s new mid-range phone looks awesome Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 10, 2020
Meat Suit
It's another week of the Material podcast, and Flo is incredibly tired. Andy tells the tale of how he lost his Pixel 4 review unit and then found it again—it's a relatable parable. Afterward, we talk about how Chrome OS is strutting its stuff at this year's CES. We'll also run through Google's latest updates for the Assistant, and we offer Sundar Pichai a little advice on tweeting. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021. Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Links and Show Notes: ~ 33:20: Google and Intel partner up to foster powerful, high-end Chromebooks Samsung Galaxy Chromebook ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 Lenovo goes cheap Google blog about Chromebooks at CES ~ 59:15: A More Helpful Google Assistant For Your Everyday Life ~ 1:17:10: Sundar tweets and people respond Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 03, 2020
New Year, New Gripes
Flo rang in the new year by boring her friends with a Google Photos slideshow, while Andy worked on curating the perfect media library. We discuss the year's first major Google news story: a politically-tinged blog post from the company's former Head of International Relations on how Google's policies have morphed over a decade. We'll also take a stroll through the Google Graveyard as of 2019, and YouTube creators finally have a tool to help protect them from content-match copyright claims. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: ~ 43:00: I Was Google’s Head of International Relations. Here’s Why I Left ~ 1:07:15: What we can learn from a decade of dead Google projects Google Graveyard: These Google Services Will Disappear In 2020 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 26, 2019
Holiday Hangover
What better way to spend the day after a significant holiday than listening to Andy and Flo? Andy starts us off with frustration over Google Play Music's much-too-obvious descent into cessation. Then, an update on what's happening with Google overseas. We'll also reel in some realism regarding the salaries of your favorite executives, and take a look at Android's end-of-the-year platform numbers—brought to you by the heralded technology company, PornHub. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: ~22:30: France fines Google for abusing ad dominance ~35:27: Sundar Pichai’s title bump also includes a rise in compensation Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity ~1:03:10: Google no longer provides Android Platform Distribution statistics, but PornHub has our backs Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 20, 2019
It's The Most Wonderful Time
Parental Advisory: We may ruin Santa for your children again. It's our last podcast episode before the Christmas holiday. Flo is surprised over how much time she spends running the heater, and Andy is excited to automate all the things. After the first ad, we'll talk about former Google bard, Claire Stapleton's first-person account of why she was ousted from the company, published in Elle this week. We'll also discuss why parts of eastern Europe, Iran, and Turkey lost access to Google for half an hour, and we'll explore what the Assistant has to say about Santa. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: ~ 30:15: Google Loved Me Until I Pointed Out Everything That Sucked About It ~ 51:00: Parts of eastern Europe, Iran, and Turkey lose access to Google for a half an hour Hey, Google...that wasn’t for you Google rolls out a final update for Google Glass Explorer Edition Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 12, 2019
That's What Robots Are For
Content warning before you dive into this episode: we may end up spoiling Santa Claus if your little ones are in attendance. Flo tosses in her digression card early on in the show, while Andy steers us back on track with why it's so hard to commit to one app in this day and age. After the first break, the two discuss the Department of Justice's probe into Google's FitBit acquisition and why it seems to be a bigger deal than everything else involving digital data. We'll profile biologist Frances Arnold, who recently joined Alphabet's Board of Directors, and we'll run down the new features of the latest Pixel Feature Drop. We'll also update you on a few new features coming to the Google Assistant. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: ~ 27:30: Google's Fitbit Deal Reportedly to Be Scrutinized By DOJ Antitrust Office Biologist Frances Arnold joins Alphabet’s board of directors ~ 51:20: First of the new regular “Pixel feature drops” drops ~ 1:09:30: Google Assistant gets new custom alarm features Magenta Project on Tensor Flow Google Assistant gets a big note-taking revamp, with support for several apps Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 05, 2019
Founders Get Lost
Andy gets his thoughts out about Google's casting abilities. Then, we talk about Larry and Sergey's hand-off of the company keys to Sundar Pichai and why it's not entirely surprising after all this time. We'll also update you on the status of the Thanksgiving Four before pointing you to a revealing interview with YouTube's Susan Wojcicki. We'll end off the episode on a high note, discussing the Google Play Store's "Best of 2019" list. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: ~ 29:00: A Letter from Larry and Sergey Sundar Pichai just got the worst job in Silicon Valley ~ 51:00: Four employees fired by Google file Unfair Labor Practice charges against the company Susan Wojcicki's 60 Minutes interview ~ 1:08:30: Google Play's Best of 2019 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 28, 2019
Food for Thought
Let Andy and Flo carry you into the holiday week (if you're in the United States) with musings about their favorite holiday traditions. Then, we'll discuss how Google could set a precedent for Silicon Valley by allowing its workers to unionize and why the company has taken an interest in a new coalition to construct a nine-point "Contract For The Web." We'll also touch upon the messy Stadia launch, the tease of Ambient Mode for smartphones, and why you absolutely should not buy out a retailer's leftover stock of cheap Chromebooks on Black Friday. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: ~ 29:00: Google accused of union-busting after firing four employees ~ 46:00: Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, EFF and dozens more endorse Berners-Lee’s 9-point "Contract For The Web" Google's Stadia games aren't actually streaming in 4K ~ 1:03:15: Ambient Mode rolling out to users next week Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 22, 2019
It's Business, Folks
Flo and Andy cash in their "off-topic" card earlier on in this week's episode. After the digression, the two discuss why Google is scaling back its weekly all-hands meetings and squeal over Motorola's forthcoming foldable phone option. We'll also regale you with what's on sale at the Google Store for Black Friday, in case you're hoping for a discount on smart speakers and Chrome-based tablets. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: ~ 31:30: Google is scaling back its weekly all-hands meetings after leaks, Sundar Pichai tells staff ~ 51:00: Craving the Motorola Razr ~ 1:08:10: Google's Black Friday sales are almost live Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 16, 2019
Bohemian Rhapsody
Andy and Flo have less than two months in this decade, so they go through all of their accomplishments in the last ten years. (Just kidding, no they don't.) After some catch-up, and a brief discussion on the merits of cooking with butter, the two dive into the implications of Google collecting personal medical data. We wonder out loud if it's time for an amendment to HIPAA now that Silicon Valley wants a piece of the medical pie. We'll also discuss Apple's Phil Schiller and his recent comments on the ineffectiveness of Chromebooks in schools, and we'll point you to Google's latest AI experiment, the FreddieMeter. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: ~ 23:48: Google has collected personal medical data of tens of millions of Americans, and the government is all like WTF ~ 50:30: Phil Schiller said something in a CNET interview that kind of rubbed us the wrong way! ~ 1:15:50: Do you sing like Freddie Mercury (RIP)? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, November 09, 2019
The Great Pixel
Andy and Flo run a little behind posting this week's podcast, but we've got plenty of information to carry you through the weekend. Flo talks about the ease (or relative lack of) of her recent move, before the two dive into the Week of Google Updates. We'll also discuss Google's acquisition of FitBit and why the headlines are taking some of the news a little too far, and we'll throw a little shade towards Bill Gates (it's about time!). This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on June 30, 2020. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: ~22:20: The Great Week of Google Updates Pixel 1 will receive one final security update in December Android Camera 7.2 rolling out to older Pixels, bringing Pixel UI and many features Big update to ChromeOS available today Improvements to YouTube ~46:30: The Fitbit Update Rick Osterloh speaks to privacy concerns in the official Google blog post 'Tossed my Fitbit in the trash': users fear for privacy after Google buys company Fitbit is doomed: Here's why everything Google buys turns to garbage ~01:03:00: Bill Gates Shenanigans Bill Gates says that if it hadn’t been for the US’ antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft, everybody would be using Windows Mobile today instead of Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 31, 2019
Trope-ical Island
Andy is finally living the dream of stereo Google Home Mini nightstands, and Flo would appreciate it if you held back on the fire puns for a while. We'll talk about last week's Google employee town hall, WearOS's eventual resuscitation, and Google's neat Digital Wellbeing experiments. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: ~ 21:15: Google CEO, in a leaked video, says the company is ‘genuinely struggling’ with employee trust Buzzfeed News also received leaks about last week’s meeting ~ 45:50: Trump immigration shakeup lowers DHS morale (The episode goes deep this week!) ~ 54:35: The Moto 360 smartwatch is back... well, sort of Qualcomm is FINALLY working on a REAL update to the ancient CPU powering almost all previous WearOS watches Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit How Google buying Fitbit could be a win-win, even for Fitbit device owners (Correction: Kevin C. Tofel wrote this article for Stacey Higginbotham's website!) ~ 1:12:11: New Google “Digital Wellbeing” experiments include a paper phone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 24, 2019
Pixel-palooza
It's almost all Pixel 4 talk in this week's episode. Andy and Flo rundown what they like, what they don't like, and what they're still scratching their heads about with Google's new flagship phone. They also discuss why Google employees were riled up in Switzerland, as well as the company's latest Quantum Supremacy computing milestone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: ~26:30: 9to5Google's Pixel 4 review roundup Google says it’s working on awareness sense, and it’ll arrive "in the coming months" ~1:03:00: If you want that 90Hz refresh rate on the Pixel 4, turn up the screen brightness ~1:21:00: Google’s attempt to shut down a unionization meeting just riled up its employees ~1:28:29: Google claims “Quantum Supremacy” computing milestone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 18, 2019
Made By Google
Andy and Flo finally meet each other for the first time, in the flesh, at this week's Made By Google event in New York City. The two talk all about who and what they saw: Martha Stewart, Annie Liebovitz, some new phones, the Pixelbook Go, and a pair of earbuds we won't see until next spring. Take your time diving into this one because it's a whopper of an episode. Flame-grilled and all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Annie Leibovitz unveils photo series with Google Pixel ~ 23:00: Google Event Preamble ~ 44:00: What we thought about Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, Nest Home Mini, Nest WiFi, and Google's commitment to ecofriendliness ~ 1:08:00: Andy and Flo dive into their Pixel 4 review units Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 11, 2019
Weird-shaped Android Phones
Andy's new note-taking app requires a bit of a learning curve, and Flo recaps some of what she learned at Google's Android TV showcase. Then, we'll dive into why Google's "field research" program that captured 3D face scans for its new facial recognition technology is hugely problematic. We'll also discuss the Microsoft Surface Duo, Essential's "Project Gem" (and why Andy Rubin should not be the face of the company), as well as new features to look out for on Nest smart displays and Google Photos. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: 29:40: Google suspends “field research” program that captured 3D face scans in exchange for $5 gift cards 45:24: Microsoft teases Surface Duo phone for 2020 57:10: Essential sort of debuts their next phone, via Twitter 01:12:35: “Stream Transfer” finally coming to Google Nest 01:16:05: In honor of Halloween, apparently, Google Photos’ “Colorize” feature rises from the grave Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 04, 2019
Simple Piece of Grace
Andy is in search of an excellent note-taking app, and Flo is floored by the lovely piece of Gympie-Gympie bush fan art sent our way. Then, we talk about the backdoor you should not exploit on your Huawei Mate P30 Pro to install Google Apps. Plus, we'll dive into why Google is being scrutinized over DNS encryption in Chrome, and look over the latest batch of Pixel 4 "leaks." This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Links and Show Notes: Thanks for the lovely fan art, @dxydan 19:50: Huawei Mate Pro P30 had a backdoor for installing official Google Apps 21:20: Security researcher John Wu wrote a Medium post about his investigation into the app 31:00: House Antitrust Investigators Now Scrutinizing Google's Plans to Add DNS Encryption to Chrome 42:00: Google Blog: Keeping privacy and security simple, for you 50:40: [9to5Google got the official specs sheet for the Pixel 4] 9 https://9to5google.com/2019/10/02/exclusive-google-pixel-4-4-xl-spec-sheet-neural-core/ ) 01:03:15: Pixel 4 photo samples Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 27, 2019
Give and Take
Flo is selling her house, and all the talking tech does not amuse prospective buyers. Andy is starting to lose his patience with Chrome OS. We're finally Gympie Gympie bush influencers and proud of it. After the break, we talk about Google Play Pass and whether it's worth the cash. Plus, details on the next Chromebook from Google and how Andy found out he was verified on YouTube. We leave you with some news on Google's AI ventures and remind you to clink a drink this weekend in celebration of the company's 21st birthday. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: 24:15: Google Play Pass 37:20: Developer's documentation on Google Play Pass 48:00: Google's next laptop is "Pixelbook Go" with 13.3-inch 4K display YouTube does the hokey-pokey with creators’ “Verified” checkmarks 58:55: YouTube Reverses Position, Decides Top Creators Can Remain Verified 01:02:31: Google’s quantum bet on the future of AI—and what it means for humanity Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 19, 2019
Wares and Wearables
Andy and Flo run long this week, but that's because there's too much to say about Google's wearables trajectory. Before we get into it, Andy warns us he's holding court for the iPhone 11 for the next few weeks before updating us on our status as Gympie-Gympie Bush influencers (we're going to make it after all!). After that, we'll touch upon what's expected at Google's October 15 event in New York City, followed by the wearables discussion mentioned above. And then, a shout out to Pocketcasts and why its new free model is a good thing for all of us. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: 26:00: Google Pixel 4 event and what to expect 43:45: Inside Google's shifting smartwatch strategy (But before we get into it, we use up our Not-About-Google Card to rant about Leonardo DiCaprio.) 46:45: Okay, then we get back to talking about wearables. 01:04:05: Here’s what Google got from Fossil in its $40M deal 01:17:04: Pocket Casts is making its app free and is launching a premium subscription service Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 12, 2019
Attempting Subversion
After addressing some listener feedback, Flo and Andy break down this week's Apple news and how it will affect the rest of us as diehard Google stans. (Hint: We're still wondering when WearOS will become compelling.) Then, we'll recap Google's terrible, no good day with the U.S.'s attorneys-general, followed by a quick demonstration of the new "What to Watch" tool on mobile Search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: 16:45: Let's talk about Apple stuff Apple announces Apple Watch Series 5, with an always-on display. Also a price drop on the Series 3, which now starts at just $199 “Deep Fusion” mode coming soon 49:30: Let's talk about Google's very bad, no good day “A very bad day for Google” - attorneys-general from 50 states and US territories open antitrust investigations against Google Google’s services create choice for consumers, and spur innovation in the U.S. 01:04:10: Google's new "What to Watch" search feature Google releases a new “What To Watch” tool on mobile Search that finds and recommends TV shows and movies for you Tile trackers will soon get improved Google Assistant integration Don't forget to check out Flo on this week's Parallel Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 06, 2019
Cyber Speak
What kind of week would it be without Flo's mention of Beverly Hills, 90210 ? After they get that out of the way, your intrepid hosts rant about what Google Maps and Play Music need fixing, before checking back on their status as Gympie-Gympie Bush influencers. (We're officially out of the running.) Then, sit tight as we dive into the new features of Android 10, including who will get the update and whether the Dark Theme has saved us any battery life. We also chat about the FTC's latest fine against Google for violating children's privacy on YouTube and wonder why the company would bother putting a camera into a smartwatch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Ahrefs : SEO Tools & Resources To Grow Your Search Traffic. Get a 7-day trial for just $7. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Links and Show Notes: 1:40: Flo's rant on Android Auto 7:30: Andy's rant on Google Play Music 12:00: Are we still Gympie-Gympie bush influencers? 21:52: Android 10 menagerie Andy likes this list from Gizmodo for what's new in Android 10 How to get the Android 10 easter egg The Verge: Google can't fix the Android update problem 71:00: Google agrees to pay $170M for violating children’s privacy on YouTube 73:00 Google planning a Wear watch with a built-in camera? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 29, 2019
Design ASMR
Flo catches us up on Relay FM's Family Feud, while Andy checks in on our Gympie-Gympie Bush influencer status. Then, we talk at length about Android's logo rebranding and when the rumor mill says we should be expecting Android 10's official debut. We also discuss Google's new community guideline for its employees, as well as some of the new (Andy-manifested) features in Google Maps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support the Relay FM fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Hospital 19:30: Google rebrands and redesigns Android 42:00: Sources say Android 10 is coming September 3 49:30: Google released a new set of “community guidelines” for its employees to follow when using internal community lists and boards 01:02:32: Google Maps will now let users combine transit directions with biking and ride-sharing Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 22, 2019
Who's Zoomin' Who?
After a bit of catch up on and even more flexing of their shared pop culture knowledge, Andy and Flo get to the bottom of why they're not yet considered Gympie-Gympie Bush influencers in Google's podcasting search engineer. Then, the two laments over Apple users' demonization of the green bubble, before expanding on why Google has made so many changes to its privacy policies in the last year. Before we close off the episode, a bit on Google's Go strategy, and why YouTube considers videos of fighting robots to be animal cruelty. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. WillowTree : Apply now to join the WillowTree team as a software engineer, designer or project manager. Links and Show Notes: Intro to 15:00: Flo and Andy flex their pop culture muscles (And Andy talks about his visit to Boston's Comic Con) 15:30: Why aren't we considered Gympie-Gympie Bush influencers yet? 21:30: Why we don’t want you and your Android green bubbles in our iMessage chat 37:30: Google stops sharing info with wireless carriers over data privacy concerns 52:00 Google Go is now available worldwide 57:15: YouTube removes videos of fighting robots, citing “animal cruelty” Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 15, 2019
Ignorance is Bliss
Andy and Flo share bits of their personal pop culture knowledge before diving into September's Wired cover story on "the misery inside Google." We'll also chat about Russia's annoyance with YouTube inciting protest, Android Q's final beta, and the Pixel 4 spotted in the wild by a teen tech blogger. We'll end this week's show with a bit on the "Google for Doodle" contest winner, Arantza Peña Popo, and the beautiful piece she designed in honor of her mother. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. WillowTree : Apply now to join the WillowTree team as a software engineer, designer or project manager. Links and Show Notes: Beginning: Flo and Andy compare pop culture knowledge 09:00ish: Andy is embarrassed he thought the Pixel 4 would have a headphone jack 21:00ish: Let's plot revenge. Who would you punish with the Gympie-Gympie bush? 25:20: Three years of misery inside Google, the happiest company in tech 39:00: Russia warns YouTube against election "interference" 54:19: Android Q "final beta" released to developers; official release coming soon 01:01:00: Teen Tech blog spots another Pixel 4 in the wild 01:07:29: "Google for Doodle" contest winner is really sweet and a good artist Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 08, 2019
No Bixby At All
Flo asked for permission before hijacking the beginning of the show for her beloved 90210 , so let her have this. Andy and Flo discuss the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch event and why the U.S. Congress penned a sternly-worded letter to Google's Sundar Pichai. We'll also look at why Google would consider an all-you-can-play app buffet, and we'll try out Google's podcast search feature. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. WillowTree : Apply now to join the WillowTree team as a software engineer, designer or project manager. Links and Show Notes: The Verge: Galaxy Note 10 introduced CNBC: 10 US Senators demand that Google make contract employees into full-time Googlers after six months Android Police: Google is quietly testing Play Pass Google Blog: Podcast Search arrives on Google.com If you're in Australia, don't touch this bush Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 02, 2019
Just Speculating
After some catch-up, Flo and Andy dive into the Google-leaked details of the Pixel 4. We'll discuss what the future holds for technology like Project Soli, which will come baked into the phone, and whether we'll be waving at our smart displays any time soon. We'll also touch upon the Chrome 76 loophole that made it difficult for you to get free content (pay journalists!), and we'll end on another bit of sweet Google Baby News. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google Blog: New features coming to Pixel 4 Engadget: Chrome now prevents sites from checking for private browsing mode Reddit: 9-month old baby's first word is "Google" Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 25, 2019
In Honor of Baby Google
Flo and Andy go down various rabbit holes this week and discover plenty of new crevices in which to burrow along the way. After the first break, we'll walk you through Google's week of lawsuit roulette. Then, we'll check out Google's new lightweight photo gallery app called Gallery Go. We'll also test whether either of our Assistants has received the update that makes them less chatty. We'll end the show with the exciting arrival of Baby Google, who was recently born in Indonesia. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: An expertly burrowed rabbit hole involving Android Q's background permissions Why Google is in trouble with its Street View cars Google settles ‘age-discrimination’ class-action lawsuit with more than 200 workers for $11 million FTC approves a settlement with Google over YouTube kids privacy violations Gallery Go Google is making Assistant less chatty when turning off the lights Parents name adorable baby after Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 19, 2019
Onward!
This week, we're light on the catch-up and heavy on the information dump. Andy and Flo discuss the impact of Google Walkout organizer, Meredith Whittaker's, departure from the company. We'll also explain what recently transpired between Google and the U.S. Congress, and how the company is attempting to fight "stalkerware" apps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Another #GoogleWalkout Goodbye Congress’ antitrust hearings heard from Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon on Tuesday Google removes seven major stalkerware apps from Play Store War is over! Amazon Prime Video app now supports Chromecast and Android TV Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 11, 2019
Fresh Fruit Out of Season
It's summer sale time! This week, Andy and Flo run you through some of the better deals in the Google Store, including a massive discount on the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. After the first break, we'll dive into the 1,000 Android apps taking your data despite permission blocks. Then, we'll discuss the Twitter thread by Google Photos product lead David Lieb asking for feedback on the service, and why your IP68-rated phone isn't water resistant. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Report: Over 1,000 Android apps take your data, even despite permission blocks Android Q will kill some of these vulnerabilities Twitter conversation results in a list of imminent Google Photos features The thread! iFixit: Your phone is never waterproof, no matter what the manufacturer says Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 04, 2019
Independence Day
It's a holiday in the US, but we still managed to find something to discuss. Andy and Flo start with some excellent deals (nothing screams "independence!" like flash sales). After the break, we'll talk about Google's version of Apple's AirDrop (oh please, oh please!) and the new developer site for those interested in playing with Fuschia. We'll also chat about some new features coming to Google Docs, and how Google is helping turn "robots.txt" into a truly open standard. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Google working on ‘Fast Share,’ Android Beam replacement and AirDrop competitor Google has created a new developer site for Fuchsia Fuchsia GitHub page Google is testing a new document approvals pipeline in Google Suite Google takes first steps to formalize robots.txt as an open web standard Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 27, 2019
Drop Dead Weight
After a minor bit of catchup, Andy and Flo dive into why Google told employees that protesting YouTube alongside the company's official San Francisco Pride float is a big no-no. We'll also discuss why Google is saying au revoir to making tablets, and why we agree with Bill Gates. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Google warns its employees that Pride protests are against the company’s code of conduct An Open Petition to the San Francisco Pride Board of Directors YouTube looks to demonetization as punishment for major creators, but it doesn’t work Google's officially done making its own tablets Bill Gates says his ‘greatest mistake ever’ was Microsoft losing to Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 20, 2019
That Was Genius
Flo is working on adopting a new hobby this summer, and Andy tells us how he missed out on that Android-based netbook. After the break, we discuss why Google's $1 billion investment in housing for the Bay Area isn't entirely altruism, and how the company got caught stealing lyrics from Genius. We also talk about how indexing video is the next essential step for search, and how fun it could be to make a game with Google's drag-and-drop Game Builder. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Get your reading done before listening to the episode: Google blog: "$1 billion for 20,000 homes" SF Chronicle: Google puts up $1 billion to fight the housing crisis in its Bay Area backyard BGR: Google caught using Genius lyrics Google blog: "How we help you find lyrics" Android Police: Google app showing 'in this video' bookmarks for YouTube Google blog: Create 3D games, no coding required Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 13, 2019
Bespoke Passwords Are Not Cute
Andy is about to make a terrible purchasing decision, and he's proclaiming it all on this week's podcast. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss why Google is accused of "killing the news," and why usernames and passwords aren't all that effective at keeping you safe. Then, we'll dive into the latest Pixel 4 rumors (is it a rumor if Google confirms it?). This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: News Media Alliance claims that Google makes $4.7 billion a year off newspapers Jeff Jarvis calls BS Passwords are not that great Pixel 4 rumors as leaked by Google Twiddle your thumbs to navigate Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 07, 2019
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Flo relays her experience with the Lenovo Smart Clock, and Andy discovers the Pixel 1 is just a little bit waterproof. After the break, we discuss how YouTube is tackling hate. Then, Andy tells us why he's excited for Stadia. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Maza's video Washington Post's overview of this week's events YouTube's response YouTube: Our ongoing work to tackle hate All about Stadia Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 31, 2019
Unbridled Capitalism
Andy and Flo get real this week, first about the agony of managing a personal music library on Android, then about the new Google Lens features that are rolling out. After the ad, we'll break down the reports of "sweatshop-like working conditions" for linguists working on the Google Assistant, and why Google allowing abortion clinics to advertise will help save lives. We'll also discuss Google's "OneChrome" project, and whether we like the newly revamped Google Travel page. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: New Lens filters roll out to Android and iOS "A white-collar sweatshop" Google changes abortion ad policy OneChrome to rule them all Travel by Googs Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 23, 2019
Everything is Related
Flo and Andy start you off this week with lots of laptop talk and a case for why progressive web apps are the next big thing you haven't thought about in a while. After the break, the two dissect the unnerving political theater of the U.S. versus Huawei spectacle. And, what happens when Google and Facebook are told to quit it with the faux news. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: A to-the-point breakdown of what's happening between the U.S. Government and Huawei Huawei's official statement on the matter Did you know Huawei has a Plan B? EU asks Googs and Facebook to please rid of the fake news Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, May 17, 2019
Apples and Oranges
This week, Andy and Flo talk about the news that hit once Google I/O was all packed up and shipped out. After the break, we'll talk about the real reason there's Fuschia and how Google shattered our dreams of Chromebooks running Windows apps. We'll also talk about what's changing with your Nest account, and what to do if your first-generation Pixel is part of the most recent class action lawsuit. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: No Android Beam in Android Q? Say it isn't so! (It's so.) Google has shattered our Windows crossover dreams Fuschia is an experiment, not so much the future of Android What does it mean when you shut down a "Works with Nest"? Bluetooth Titan Security Keys are exploitable, so be sure to take up Google on its offer for replacements Google settles Pixel microphone class action with payouts of up to $500 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 09, 2019
What's Next From Google?
This week's podcast goes off the rails a bit—and that was even before a bird relieved itself all over Flo's Chromebook. Andy and Flo talk all the essential Google I/O announcements, from the main themes of the keynote to the new hardware launched this week. And don't worry, Flo's audio gets better after the break. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: You might want to Google all the announcements from Google I/O 2019 because there' are just so many Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 02, 2019
May Day
This week, Andy and Flo talk about Google's new Wear OS widgets and Flo's latest purchases. In the spirit of May Day, we also discuss the growing discontent of some Google workers, including the organizers of #GoogleWalkout. Then after the second break, we get hyped for Google I/O. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: Lots of reading for you this week: Google Staffers Share Stories of ‘Systemic’ Retaliation #GoogleWalkout Eric Schmidt says bye bye bye Google will soon let you auto-delete your location tracking data What to expect from Google I/O 2019 Next-generation Android UI framework, whaa? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 26, 2019
200th Episode Spectacular
There's no hiding it. We've been doing this podcast for 200 episodes, and we're celebrating! This week, we have old friends (and former co-hosts) joining us for the celebration. Yasmine Evjen and Russell Ivanovic are back to talk a little shop. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Guest Starring: Russell Ivanovic and Yasmine Evjen Links and Show Notes: A giant list of Google products that have come and gone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 18, 2019
So Many New Toys
Whether it's Flo showing Andy her new gadgets, or Samsung launching its folding phone, we're talking about it. This week, we'll run through the Google-adjacent foldable phone fad to catch a glimpse at what's coming down the Android pipeline. Then, we'll marvel at the utility of Google Maps, talk about Google's new kiss cam, and end off with a little hype for Google I/O. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Look at all these messed up foldable phones When in doubt, use a Google Map Naughty YouTube algorithm is naughty Google's kiss cam does more than capture smooches Something big is coming Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 11, 2019
Google is a Hardware Company
This week. Flo and Andy muse about all the ways that Google has transformed itself into a major hardware player. We talk about the midrange Pixel 3 rumblings, what analysts are saying about who is buying Pixel phones, and Google's next batch of Chrome OS devices. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: It looks like new midrange models of Pixel 3 phones are coming this spring or summer Analyst report says that Pixels are stealing sales from Samsung, not Apple Google confirms that more Pixelbooks and Pixel tablets on the way Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 05, 2019
No Wingnuts
Flo details the death of her Pixel 3, while Andy takes us down memory lane with an excerpt from his Google+ archives. After the first break, we'll talk about the latest Bloomberg piece detailing how YouTube discouraged its employees from reporting toxic videos. On the flip side, the company has committed to giving its contractor workers better pay and benefits over the next several years. We'll also discuss the hateful politics of Google's new AI board member and then end on a soft note with John Legend in our living rooms. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Bloomberg: YouTube Executives Ignored Warnings, Letting Toxic Videos Run Rampant The Hill: Google requiring temporary workers, contractors get health care coverage, parental leave Recode: Google employees are calling for the removal of a conservative think tank president from the company’s AI advisory council Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 28, 2019
Quote Unquote
Flo's out of town this week, but there's still plenty happening at and around Google. We'll discuss the new EU directive, which will change the way we use the internet and probably embolden copyright trolls. We'll also take a look at Google's Lookout app and how it works, and we'll wag our fingers at Google for downgrading Pinterest pages in its search engine. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: The Verge : EU passes its new Copyright Directive Google Blog : EU Copyright Directive: one step forward, two steps back Fortune : Google Once Cited EU's Copyright Reforms as a Business Risk. Now They're a Reality CNBC : Pinterest's IPO filing shows how powerful Google has become Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 21, 2019
YouTube's Big Problem
In preparation for the forthcoming 200th episode, Andy and Flo offer their favorite cake freezing tips before Flo offers up an update on her Galaxy Watch Active. After the break, a somber discussion about last week's Christchurch attacks and how YouTube's disaster team acted to stop the propagation of hateful messaging. We'll also discuss what's next for Google in gaming, and how it's very much all related to YouTube's streaming trajectory. This is one very YouTube-packed episode. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: WaPo: Inside YouTube’s struggles to shut down video of the New Zealand shooting — and the humans who outsmarted its systems Motherboard: Internal Google Email Says Moderating Christchurch Manifesto ‘Particularly Challenging’ Google announces Stadia streaming game platform at GDC Eurogamer: The big interview: Phil Harrison and Majd Bakar on Google Stadia Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 14, 2019
You've Been Sherlocked
Andy helps Flo work out some feelings, and the two hosts agree that Google Home Minis have propagated like furry little tribbles. After the break, a full breakdown of Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up Google and the rest of Silicon Valley, followed by a walkthrough of what's new in the Android Q Beta. And then, we'll end with a quick tribute to Pi and Emma Haruka Iwao, a Google employee from Japan who successfully calculated the number to a record 31 trillion digits. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Senator Warren has a plan to break up Google and the rest of tech's major players First Android Q Beta is live, but beta beware! Emma Haruka Iwao has calculated Pi to the 31 trillionth digit Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 08, 2019
Generational Differences
This week's podcast deals with some very mature themes, so take heed. There's a ton of nostalgia in this week's episode, from Andy and Flo discussing how their online lives differed when they were tykes, to how they each hold on to a lifetime of media files with the help of their respective Plex servers. After the first break, gear up for a serious discussion about YouTube's content problem, what the company is doing to combat predatory commenters, and why we should be louder about our discontent over the platform's failure to properly curate child-friendly content. Then, we'll end on a discussion about some of the latest Google headlines. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google won’t do anything about the Absher app; says it doesn’t violate any Play Store rules Patch your browser Momo is fake, in case you missed the memo This is happening on YouTube, and this is bad Really bad Talk to a robot for restaurant information, unless you're in Minnesota and a few other states Google is underpaying men for some jobs, but it doesn't mean what you might think it means Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 28, 2019
The Fold Report
Andy starts us out this week drunk (not really, it's a joke), and Flo can't wait to tell you about her new Android TV box. After the first break, plenty of talk about the foldable phones shown off at Mobile World Congress and what they mean for Android smartphones going forward. We also chat about the non-foldable stuff showed off in Barcelona, and we briefly touch on the one second that Apple Music was available in the Google Home app (yep!). This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes: The Android TV box that Andy and I can't stop talking about TCL's foldable screen The foldable Huawei Mate X Zee Galaxy Fold , in case you didn't catch the details about it last week The Energizer Bunny made a smartphone Did you hear the story about how Apple Music was in the Google Home app for like a brief second? Show your support for Andy, Flo, and the rest of the Relay FM family by becoming a sustaining member!
Thu, February 21, 2019
Doing the Deed
Samsung isn't exactly Google, but we're going deep into the Galaxy S10 launch details this week. We're talking about the phones, the accessories, and the impact all these things will have on Android's bottom line. And so the entire podcast isn't about Samsung, we briefly touch upon YouTube's new three-strikes policy, after the second and why we'd love virtual desktops on Chrome OS after the second break. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google the words "Samsung" and "Galaxy S10" and you'll find everything you need for this episode YouTube Creator Blog: Making our strikes system clear and consistent Virtual Desks are coming to Chrome OS Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 14, 2019
Happy Palentine's Day
Flo's hosting this week, so there is lots of talk of reality television in the first half hour of this show (IT'S RELATED!). We're also hereby declaring the regressive holiday this podcast posts on as "Palentine's Day." It's a day to celebrate your friends and your podcast co-hosts. After the break, we'll discuss whether companies like Google are responsible for government apps that violate human rights (it's the world we're living in folks), and why the company's augmented reality tricks are probably the future of marketing. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Critics call on Apple and Google to shut down Saudi government app that can restrict women's travel and intensify control and abuse Playmoji are way more fun than Apple's Animoji Would you use the Google Maps AR feature to find your way around town? Don't forget to check your password with Google's Password Checkup to make sure you're safe! Show your support for Andy, Flo, and the rest of the Relay FM podcast family by becoming a sustaining member
Fri, February 08, 2019
Ban-anated
How do you reconcile using a service that's so helpful and simultaneously so invasive? We don't know, but we pondered about it. After the break, we talk about how Google (and Facebook) recently ruffled Apple's tailfeathers and the utility behind Google's new Accessibility apps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes This Reddit user is grateful that Google Assistant told him his flight was canceled, but the rest of us maybe not so much Andy's cheap Panasonic earbuds Apple blocked Google , but it's kind of for a fair reason Google's new Accessibility apps are seriously cool Here's how much Google made last quarter Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 31, 2019
It's Google's Internet, We're All Just Living In It
The theme this week is Google's influence on the internet. From YouTube algorithms to server backends, you won't believe how much Google has embedded into your life—and how much you can't do without it. After the second break, Flo and Andy also discuss what Bloomberg's been reporting about Google's labor practices. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes Google is going to start doing something about whackadoodle videos on YouTube I Cut Google Out Of My Life. It Screwed Up Everything Google Urged the U.S. to Limit Protection For Activist Workers Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 24, 2019
Sensor Fatigue
Before you dive in this week, we'd like to give you a content warning about sad things happening to kitties at the beginning of this episode. After that, Andy talks about his hacked-together Nest temperature sensor and Flo wonder if there's a Wear OS smartwatch out there fit for her wrist. After the break, the two discuss Google tossing $45 million toward Fossil, how much it's going to annoy you when it restricts ad blocking in the next version of Chrome, and what XDA Developers have found in a leaked build of Android Q. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Google spent $45 million on Fossil IP and all it got was a lousy tote bag Google can't be an ad company if you're blocking its ads, now can it? It can't Android Q's apparent Dark Theme is extremely exciting Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 17, 2019
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Andy is excited about the Wear OS watches floating around right now, while Flo wishes they'd be smaller and last a little longer. After the break, the two hosts discuss bad apps in the Play Store, say goodbye to the Chromecast Audio, and geek out over the relative coolness of a 3D-printed brain for your smart speaker. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes When good apps go seriously wrong Goodbye, Chromecast Audio 😭😭😭😭😭 Project Alias is a hat for your Google Home that also protects your privacy Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 10, 2019
Who is CES for?
CES 2019 is all anybody can talk about. But before Andy and Flo get into it, this week's show starts with a bit of catchup on Flo's first Google support experience. Then, Andy leaves us all with an essential anecdote about why you should probably turn off your phone. After the first break, the two discuss everything from the new Google Assistant Connect platform to all the new stuff announced this week with the Google Assistant built into it. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Sing it with us: "It's a Google world after all" Google Assistant Connect is going to make it easier for developers to integrate the Assistant in everything You can also use the Assistant through Google Maps or inside your car And lastly, learn to speak a new language with another new Assistant feature: Interpreter mode Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, January 04, 2019
Robots Without Emotion
Flo and Andy are back for the first episode of the new year with a look at how Google's Project Soli will change the way we use devices. The two also discuss what Fuschia holds in store for the future of Android. Then, after the second ad break, why people in Arizona are attacking Google's self-driving cars. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes Check it out to see if the Pixelbook deal we mention at the beginning of the episode is still available at Best Buy Project Soli is in development, for really real What will Fuschia do for Android? (Besides keeping the rumor mill churning.) People in Arizona do not like Google's self-driving cars And finally, a palate cleanser Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 28, 2018
A Year Without Android
Time to play a game! Below are the instructions. Follow along to learn how to play, then tweet us or email us your choices and we'll feature them in our first episode of 2019. You have to GIVE UP one of these Google things and not use it in 2019. Which do you choose to give up? You’ll get it back after a year. Android Google Assistant (includes smart devices but you can keep your Android phone, Chromebook, etc. if you disable Assistant) Chrome and ChromeOS All Google-branded hardware (you can keep your Samsung Android phone, HP Chromebook, etc.) Google Search Same group, but this time you can only KEEP one for 2019. (And remember, “Google-branded hardware” would necessarily exclude “Android”; you’re keeping Pixelbook, Google Home (as a multiroom Chromecast speaker system), Google Clips (ha!) BUT you’re still cut off from Android, Assistant, ChromeOS...you’re only keeping ONE of the five) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 21, 2018
Internal Struggles
Enjoy this deliciously late taping of the Material podcast! This week, Andy and Flo are talking holiday things and the inevitability of Windows apps on Chrome OS. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss the internal blowback on Google's Project Dragonfly, and why Google contractors don't get discounted t-shirts. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Waiting for Windows apps Some Google employees are not happy about Project Dragonfly Google's two-tiered work force Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 13, 2018
Mr. Pichai Goes to Washington
Andy starts us off this week with tales about an affordable Android TV set-top box, as well as links to visit when we're feeling a little nostalgic for sunsetted Google products. Then, Andy and Flo discuss Google's visit to Capitol Hill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Take a look at the Google Cemetary , then wait for nightfall to walk through the Killed by Google graveyard Read over a summary of Google's time at Capitol Hill Donate! It's easy through Google Play Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 07, 2018
Fuschia
For the seventh consecutive week, Flo and Andy babble on about the virtues of using Chrome OS. But will Andy ever leave his MacBook behind and become all about that Chromebook life? After the break, the two discuss Google's holiday treats, and some of its unfortunate patent tricks. And then, a look at why Google's contract workers are rallying for fair treatment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Lifehack: Made for ChromeOS shows you exactly what's worth downloading SAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTAAAAAAAA!!! Sometimes Google does a no-no Google's TVCs deserve fair treatment Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 30, 2018
For Real
Andy and Flo spill the beans on what they spent all their hard-earned cash on over the Black Friday "holiday." After the break, Andy walks us through Project Fi's new offerings, as well as some of its caveats. Andy and Flo also discuss the latest crop of Pixel Slate reviews that have hit the web, and why Google employees are petitioning for their employer to drop Project Dragonfly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Hoping to get your iPhone-using family onto Project Fi? Don't forget to read through the caveats Gizmodo's review of the Pixel Slate is one of our faves, along with Ars Technica's and The Verge's Read the letter that Google employees wrote about why they're protesting Project Dragonfly Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 21, 2018
Don't Buy What You Don't Need
Happy Eating Turkey week! Flo and Andy recorded a little earlier than usual to help you get your Black Friday shopping done. Flo and Andy also remind you that you don't have to buy anything you don't need or don't want. But if you do end up buying something, this would certainly be the weekend to do it, as prices are slashed on a variety of Google products. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes The Google Store has so much on sale Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 16, 2018
Your Data is Your Personal Data
Flo can't believe how out of touch she's becoming with things these days, and Andy reminds us that the Internet is nothing more than a series of tubes that can break at any time. After the ad break, Flo and Andy talk about Google's ventures into the world of health tech, and then the two lament about the fact that neither of them has tried out the Pixel's Night Sight feature just yet. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes The Internet : A series of sensitive tubes Google's Health unit is getting smarter each day—but is it moving too fast? Night Sight is a feature the iPhone doesn't have Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 08, 2018
Donut in the Fridge
Flo is happy that Andy is learning the Chromebook, and that they can both explore the platform in tandem. Andy catches us up on America's election, including some cheekiness from Google's camp. Then, an update on the #GoogleWalkout, followed by what's new from Google and Samsung's respective developer summits after the break. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Why the Google walkout was a watershed moment in tech Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 02, 2018
Unfortunately
Flo is exceptionally excited about Andy's foray into full-time Chromebook living. Andy wishes it were better with Skype. After the ad, Andy and Flo hunker down for a more serious exploration of the allegations against Andy Rubin, and whether Silicon Valley will ever have its #MeToo moment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes The New York Times report that will leave you a tad frowny-faced (to put it lightly) Did you tune in for the #GoogleWalkout ? Here's a lighthearted story about a notch , because it's about the only thing we can all agree to laugh about these days Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 25, 2018
A Worthy Transaction
Flo starts us off this week by bragging about her new wares (the Google Home Hub and the Pixel 3). Andy reminds us all of the legacy of Mister Rogers and asks that you please leave him out of your advertising. The two also discuss the fraudsters who scammed millions of dollars from advertisers through Android apps and then catch up a bit on the headlines, including some good news for Android updates. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. AppOptics : Monitoring that you can afford to run everywhere. Try it free for 14 days. Hello Fresh : Say Hello to Easy Home Cooking. Get $20 off your first three boxes. Links and Show Notes Andy is not feeling this commercial break Taking money from advertising ruins it for the rest of us Google is getting serious about getting its partners to update their Android devices on the reg Too bad for you, EU Your annual reminder to look through your Google account's activity history Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 19, 2018
In Protest of the Notch
Andy has access to Project Stream, and Flo has a suggestion for a voice-activated trashcan. Andy shares some of his nostalgic findings from the web, and the two discuss the relative hangover of the prior week's Google event. Flo also regales us with stories about running Windows apps on a Chromebook, and Andy reminds us that the internet is still very finicky. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Oh, look, it's a gaggle of Google press releases This is a good trashcan , maybe The Pixel 3 already has a flaw Which Pixel 3 features are coming to your old Pixel phone ? Super Res Zoom is cool, according to Googs The Pixel 3 XL is not super self-serviceable Titan M: The M stands for Msecure Running Windows apps on a Chromebook is still not what you think it is Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, October 13, 2018
So Much Google
This week, it's really all about Google. Andy and Flo break down all the important tidbits of the Big Google Week, and then some. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 04, 2018
The Gospel of Chrome
This week, there's stuff to talk about, but it's mostly Andy and Flo music over how much the Chrome OS platform has matured in the last year. After a quick update, and a bit of existential exploration on life outside the Google bubble, the two talk about what's in store for the October 9 event and whether Project Stream will make first-person shooter aficionados out of us after all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Read through this round up and get caught up on the madness in store for next week Project Stream was made for you and me. And Chrome. Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 27, 2018
Look Out For Your Data
We take a walk down memory lane as we recall the very first retail Android device, the T-Mobile G1. We also discuss a search event that Google held earlier in the week, though we're not feelin' the new search engine improvements. Then, we'll explain why Google and its competitors are rallying around for more lenient privacy laws, and what it means to have a separate "Chinese internet". (Not great, Bob!) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Do you remember the T-Mobile G1? Made by HTC Google's new search is both efficient and unnerving No thanks, Googs. We got it from here Eric Schmidt is okay with a dual internet . Listen in to learn why it isn't Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 21, 2018
Italian Chef Kiss
This week, on your favorite podcast alternatively titled Friends Using Google Products and Then Talking About It , Andy and Flo talk about why Chrome OS is worth the money now more than ever. The duo also talk about the superiority of the Pixel 2's camera over the iPhone XS (Insert Nelson ha-ha! sound effect here), and why we should all be paying attention to what Google is trying to achieve with Dragonfly, the search engine it's developing for China. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 15% off! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Google will probably announce a smart display on October 9 : Gear up for the holiday shopping season, friends, because it's going to be an all-out war The iPhone XS did not beat out the Pixel 2 , no matter how you try and spin it Google's prototype for its Chinese search engine uses phone numbers for identification : Nothing concerning to see here folks! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 13, 2018
Bulbousness
Flo and Andy officially bid adieu to their favorite Aussie, but not before regaling you with all the reasons you'd want a Relay FM membership . The two also discuss this week's Apple announcements and what that means for Google users and fans, as well as the perils of misinformation. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Qualcomm's new wearables chip may or may not save Wear OS Let's call out ridiculousness when we see it
Fri, September 07, 2018
Material After Dark
Warning: This episode has seriously too many mentions of Celine Dion's hit song (a hit for too long, if you asked some of us), "My Heart Will Go On." At least Andy and Flo can both agree that Celine is unrivaled in talent. The two also agree that Google Fit still has some kinks to work out before it's the end-all, be-all health-and-wellness app for Android users. Andy and Flo also discuss the Chrome and Google's respective anniversaries, since that's likely the reason neither Sundar Pichai nor Sergey Brin showed up to a significant hearing before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Perhaps they partied too hard. We'll also talk a little bit about Samsung because it's always trying to do something. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 15% off! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Because this sort of thing still happens in 2018 : A Pixel 3 XL left in the back of a Lyft. Very on-brand. Play a game through the Chrome browser : But don't tell your boss we sent you there New Material makeover : Just in time for the annual UI pageant Scott McCloud's commissioned comic on Google Chrome is available online for your perusal Why didn't Sundar Pichair or Sergey Brin or Larry Page show up in Washington this week?
Fri, August 31, 2018
Your Personal Data Belongs to You
Flo starts us off this week with her existential woes, as Andy does his best to keep her calm with similar tales of digital archiving. The duo also talks about what they miss from the new Google Fit before diving into the main topic of this week's podcast: Google's new (old) habit of tracking your location history, even after you've told it not to. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. RXBAR : Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘material.’ Links and Show Notes Google is still tracking your location even after you asked it not to : Did you like the ads that were served to you today? Huge changes coming to WearOS : Will it be enough to put some life back into Android wearables?
Thu, August 23, 2018
It’s Not Just a Kerfuffle
This week, Flo and Andy are breaking down what's causing all the commotion among Google employees. We'll also catch up on some general news, like the revamped Google Fit app, the faux Pixel 3 XL, and Google Shortwave. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use material for $75 off. Links and Show Notes Need some tips on Android Pie? : Flo's got you covered These Pixels aren't real : Check your sources Google Shortwave : It's still a mystery
Thu, August 16, 2018
A Slice of Android Pie
It is most certainly a slice of pie this week as Andy and Flo recap their time with Android 9. Flo also shouts out the Pixelbook for being a reliable workhouse, and the two continue to loudly ponder whether Google has a fighting chance in the wearables market. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 15% off! Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘material’. Inboard Technology : Save $100 on your purchase of the M1 e-board with code Material100 Links and Show Notes WearOS apps : Make them nice! Google Coach : Coming soon to dictate what you eat Google launches Cameos : D-list celebs encouraged
Fri, August 10, 2018
Let’s Be Glass Half-full People
This week, Android P is officially Android Pie, but not until Flo and Andy discuss the weather—as they have in every single episode since summer began. Man, it's a hot one! The duo also discusses the Galaxy Note 9, and whether it's a really impressive feat in the midst of Google's AI-first trajectory. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Inboard Technology : Save $100 on your purchase of the M1 e-board with code Material100 Links and Show Notes A Dog-fooded Pixel in a Ukranian's hands : What is that notch?!
Thu, August 02, 2018
This is Bad, This is Really Bad
Andy and Flo have plenty to say this week about the Google Assistant and how it works on the Lenovo Smart Display, Google's plan to bring its search engine to China, and the new standards on how many notches can exist on a single Android device. The world is indeed changing, but we're here to help you navigate it all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Go to http://fractureme.com/material for 15% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Inboard Technology : Save $100 on your purchase of the M1 e-board with code Material100 Links and Show Notes Google plans to launch a censored search engine in China : Does this fit into the code of conduct? The YouTube Music app will be updated every two weeks : That's great, but what's happening to my Google Play Music library? There's a limit on the notch : Thank goodness
Fri, July 27, 2018
Dont Forget to Say "Thank You" to your Assistant
We're posting the podcast a little later this week because Flo was too busy enjoying her new Lenovo Smart Display. Andy and Flo start off this week with a discussion on what's next for the Google Assistant and what's great about having it on a screen. Also, Andy needs some help using his Philips Hue bulbs, Flo is jealous of David Pogue, and the two are still not fully ready for the arrival of Android P. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code MATERIAL for $20 off your contact lenses Links and Show Notes Android P is almost officially here : Are we feeling ready yet for this new version of Android? David Pogue talks to the Google Assistant team : And yes, your favorite smart speaker is programmed with a bit of sass—but never as much as Siri! Google's open source Data Transfer Project is cool and you should read all about it
Thu, July 19, 2018
Other Bets
Andy and Flo start off this week's podcast festivities by sharing ideas about how they can both better serve their respective communities. The duo also discusses WearOS's long-term viability, Google's $5 Billion anti-trust fine from the EU, and a few new things that the Google Assistant can do. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Go to http://fracture.com/material for 15% off. Links and Show Notes New Qualcomm chips may or may not do much to push the needle on Google's wearable OS Everything you've ever wanted to know about a $5 Billion fine Let Assistant poke you about your day's agenda with its latest new feature
Thu, July 12, 2018
Dark Thoughts of Revenge
We're not feeling vengeful right now, but we are feeling rambly. Flo has some gripes to get out of at the beginning of the episode, while Andy shows off a trick he figured out for exporting his Google Play Music playlists. The two also discuss the exciting concept behind the TicWatch Pro, regulating tech companies that track users, and Vanity Fair's feature article on the uncensored history of Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Andy's Google Play Music trick : Act fast! The TicWatch Pro is intriguing : But why is all this stuff designed for dudes? Congress asks Google and Apple about user tracking : Right, about that. Grab your popcorn : And get comfortable. Google adopts colorful names for its AI voices
Fri, July 06, 2018
Jail with a Capital G
We are posting a day late this week, but it's just in time to catch you headed into the weekend! Let Andy and Flo start you off with a rousing discussion of silly, Internet-connected things. The duo also discusses the Google Home outage that took place before the holiday (and subsequent apology), Google's picks for Android Excellence Apps (including one from a very well-known host-on-hiatus), and whether it's even necessary for you to freak out over the latest Gmail-reads-it-all hoopla. (Hint: Nah.) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Flo's Google Assistant-connected essential oil diffuser : Because you know you're curious Google Home mass outage! ¡Mas Outrage! (Wait, what outage?) A list of excellent apps : As denoted by Google Tech's Dirty Secret : Surely, there are dirtier secrets in the tech world than this?
Thu, June 28, 2018
Use Your Radio Voice
Andy and Flo have finally figured out how to use Android Messages on the web. And they're better off for it. The duo talk tips, how to converse with your Google Home like it's a real person , and the latest Google Maps update. There's also some talk on the Nvidia Shield and how it's still a formidable Android TV player, as well as all those Google Duplex stories that have been rolling out this week across the web. How do you watch TV at home? Tweet us! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Google Blog : Chatting with your Google Assistant just got easier Google Blog : New ways to explore with Google Maps The Verge : Google Duplex really works and testing begins this summer
Thu, June 21, 2018
Waiting for Google
Like in Waiting for Godot , does it ever feel like you're just waiting for Google to figure out its app trajectory? We can't even get Android Messages for the web to work. Andy and Flo spend the better part of this week wishing and waiting for Google to settle on what's next. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Support Yasmine! Check out her new YouTube series 9to5Google : Google One app goes live 9to5Google : How to use Android Messages for the web 9to5Google : Peek at the Oppo Find X The Verge : Google launches new podcasting app Android Central : How to prepare your Google account for when you pass away Boston Globe : Break up Google
Thu, June 14, 2018
Everything is an Assistant
Andy and Flo wish they were playing outside, enjoying the new late afternoon sun. Instead, they're on this week's show, wondering aloud if there were ever a more precocious time than the one we're in now, where AI can be programmed to do nearly everything for us. The pair also discusses the latest soccer—er, football app controversy, and whether they'd ever feel comfortable riding around town in a self-driving Waymo vehicle (only if it's air-conditioned). This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Google Doodle Gnome Game Google's AI principles Official Spanish soccer league app turns phones into spies Windows 10 on a Pixelbook? Waymo posts about its first-year rider program
Thu, June 07, 2018
Hey Google, Make Me a Movie
We didn't ask for Google Photos to make us a movie out of screenshots, but it did it anyway! This week, Andy and Flo espouse the benefits of Chrome OS and the weirdness of YouTube Music. There's also ample discussion about where Google Lens is most useful in real life, why the egg is missing from Android's salad emoji, and whether we'll see smart displays go on sale this summer. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes ProTip : Google WiFi now offers a "Network Check" feature The Verge : Google Lens now available as a Play Store app CNN : Google employees confronts execs over diversity: Many of us feel 'unsafe' Droid Life : Lenovo's Smart Displays with Google Assistant Up for Pre-Order With Reduced Pricing From CES
Thu, May 31, 2018
A Server Farm’s Opinion
Andy and Flo start off this week wondering what attracts them to certain robot voices, and how that will inform their choices with the Google Home's latest voices update. The duo then delves into AN EARTHQUAKE and a bit of leftover discussion on Google's Pentagon contracts before musing over Essential's future as an Android player. And for those of you who can't stop, won't stop talking to the Google Home, there's good news about how well the smart speakers are selling. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Play Store : Carrot Weather NYT : How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google NYT : How to Make A.I. That's Good for People 9to5Google : Essential cancels development on second phone Gizmodo : Google Just Turned a Huge Corner in the Smart Speaker Game
Thu, May 24, 2018
Will YouTube Music Fix Everything?
This week, Andy and Flo are left wondering whether a new music service from Google really means that it's figured out what to do with its music apps. The two discuss YouTube Music and its impact on Google's future as a music provider. And is porn next? Probably not, but it's a way to segue to a warning that there's a little talk of porn on this week's episode for those of you with little ones listening in. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes YouTube Blog : YouTube Music, a new music streaming service, is coming soon Alphabet : Google Code of Conduct
Thu, May 17, 2018
Material 151
The common thread this week is Google Duplex, and we're not just talking about what it can do. We're musing about its effectiveness and how it will exist alongside the ordinary world (whatever that means in this day and age). Andy and Flo also discuss the newly dubbed Google One service and how it will affect their freelance lives (it won't, and that's the point), before venturing into a more serious discussion about Google's decision to provide AI to a military pilot program. It's a juicy one this week, folks. Strap in. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Google Blog: One simple way to get more out of Google Gizmodo: Google employees resign in protest against Pentagon contract
Fri, May 11, 2018
Material and chill
Russell joins Andy and Flo once more to recap the Google I/O 2018 keynote. The three discuss everything from Google Duplex's human-like intonations to their shared disappointment over still not being able to remove fences from photos. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Google Duplex demonstration Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 03, 2018
A New Adventure
This week, Russell has a very important announcement—you won't want to miss this! (Seriously. And you can send him your congratulations here .) The trio then delves into a very riveting discussion about what life will be like for Google users after Google I/O. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: 9to5Google : What to expect from Google I/O 2018 Bloomberg : Google wunderkind is building a social-gaming startup Russell's New Adventure Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 26, 2018
I/O PSA: Slip Slop Slap
Andy is on assignment in an undisclosed location. Flo needs help, but Russell is very tired (and also, TBH, kinda dumb). Google launches 25 new apps that all do the same thing. Also lots of amazing smart home tips from the one and only, Smart Home Master Ion. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Slack : Where work happens. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership New Gmail! New Google Tasks! New Google Podcasts! Slip Slop Slap
Thu, April 19, 2018
Hello, Is It The PoPo You're Looking For?
Flo sets off alarm bells. Andy can't get no satisfaction from Google Play Music. Russell unearths more youths from our listener hordes. Also Chrome muting autoplay videos, Pixelbook getting dual boot, Google maps gets street smarts and NIGHTWATCH. The coolest damn code name of the coolest damn team in the world. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Slack : Where work happens. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Send Help, Being Forced To Use Android The Teens Are Real! Latest Chrome mutes autoplay videos (mostly) Is Pixelbook about to get a dual-boot mode? Google Maps experimenting with landmark-based directions
Fri, April 13, 2018
Double Sundar All The Way Across The Sky
Flo's back and she wants to know what the kids like these days. Russell never left but he still has no idea about the youths. Andy's always been hip to the beat so he has no issues staying woke. The team answers listeners email, talks Google I/O, gets up in your 1000 thread count Google Sheet Macros and covers a few rumours to boot. All this and more on your 12th favourite podcast! We're not #1, but damn do we try hard to get into the top 10. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Slack : Where work happens. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Kids Like Apple HP Chromebook X2 Android TV Dongle? Macro Your Sheets Google Research Look To Listen
Fri, April 06, 2018
There's no AI in Team
It's a more sombre episode this week as we talk about the tragic news from YouTube. It gets a little less sombre when we cover Google's AI chief leaving for Apple and then we just get straight up crazy and talk about the Nexus DESIRE. You know you want it. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The YouTube Shooting Sundar Pichai responds with an email to all employees Apple poaches Google’s AI chief Google News Initiative Google employees protest company’s contract to furnish military with AI tech Project Maven Open letter to Sundar Pichai Rumour: 2018 budget-friendly Android One model
Thu, March 29, 2018
Pretty, pretty, pretty punchy
Back from the Apple event, Andy has plenty to say about the company's education initiatives and how they stack up to Google's Chromebooks. Flo and Russell also join the conversation by dialing up the millennial nostalgia references. Later on the in show, the trio discusses Google's latest cultural dilemmas, as well as which smartwatches they'd rather wear instead of Wear OS. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: The Verge : The first Chrome OS tablet is here Google : Google Home and Bluetooth speakers make the perfect pair Gizmodo : Google isn't listening, so its employees are suing NYUPress : Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism Android Developers : Wear OS by Google Developer Preview Engadget : Could Google's Smart Sound be more than a gimmick? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 22, 2018
Parrot Identification Algorithms
Andy succumbs to the neighbour headache inducing awesomeness that is the Google Home Maaaaaaax. Russell admits to spending way too long on RPG characters. Flo changes all the Assistants to be men so she can control their tiny minds. Will the stink of Facebook's trouble spread to Google? Will police start harvesting all your Google location data? Do we have a right to be forgotten? I tell you what it risked getting really deep until we jumped to talking about Instant Games Augmented Reality Anatomy. All this and more on your *second favourite podcast on the Interwebz. *second meaning first. First favourite just sounded awkward. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The PoPo Want Your Google Data Instant Apps Rolling Out For Games Just A Line Google AR Experiment Google Buying Lytro? Programmable Friendship Bracelet
Thu, March 15, 2018
Always Press More Settings
While Andy is on assignment Flo and Russell take the time to catch up and take over the entire show. Flo explains to Russell what all this fan dangled Routines stuff actually means that Google has launched. Russell sees things in the Wear OS logo. We also read our first, and hopefully last, joke email from a listener. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Routines in Google Assistant go live Google expands Assistant with Custom Device Actions for hardware makers Google Assistant Funhouse at SXSW Wear OS Rumours That Turned Out To Be True Flo's Emoji Compat Article
Fri, March 09, 2018
Notches Will Ruin Everything
It's another Blum-filled show so you know what to expect. Andy has his cake and eats it too. Flo wishes Clipz could do more with the amazing source material she's providing it. Russell torments people in his house with automation. Also we run down Android P(otatoe) and introduce some fine arts into your lives. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android P P Won't Support Some Fairly New Devices The Verge Android P Roundup Google Art Experiment Real Time Video Segmentation on YouTube
Thu, March 01, 2018
The Promises of Mobile World Congress
Nevermind that Flo finally has her Google Clips—what's going on in Barcelona? Andy, Flo, and Russell break down the announcements at MWC 2018 and weigh in on whether the show is still about smartphones (or is it about assistants ?) Russell then educates us on Google's cross-platform app framework called Flutter, and whether it has a future with developers. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: CNET: Galaxy S9 IRL: What it's like to use Samsung's gorgeous new phones The Verge: Google releases Flutter cross-platform app framework into beta Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 22, 2018
The Superstation
Flo starts off this week with a diatribe on why YouTube TV and the Google Home Max are worth the money. Then, your three intrepid co-hosts delve into a discussion on whether the Galaxy S9 is still worth the hype in a post-Pixel world. There's also a little talk about what's new with permissions in Android P. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Google Support: Create and manage shortcut commands Google Support: Manage volume and LED brightness with Night mode Reviewed: 5 awesome tricks you didn't know the Google Home could do XDA Developers: Samsung will show off the Galaxy S9’s design in Augmented Reality, here’s what it looks like IMGUR: Leaked Galaxy S9 packaging XDA Developers: Android P will Prevent Idle Background Apps from Accessing the Camera Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 15, 2018
Pichai's Pixel with Android P
If you're feeling alone, just ask your Pixel 2 to always listen to you. Speaking of which, Andy, Flo, & Russell discuss the last Pixel's dismal sales numbers, though they collectively agree that's not Google's end game. The gang also talk about what's coming in Android P and whether Android Wear has a future. Oh, and don't forget to try Chrome's new ad blocker and let us know what you think. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Google Support: Find out what music is playing near you VentureBeat: How Google's Pixel 2 now playing song identification works The Verge: Google sold 3.9 million Pixel phones in 2017 Bloomberg: Google's Next Android Overhaul Will Embrace iPhone's 'Notch' Ars Technica: Android Wear is getting killed, and it's all Qualcomm's Fault Chromium Blog: Chrome's new adblocker goes live on Thursday Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 09, 2018
Back To The Nest
This little Andy gets free audio books. This little Flo gets none. This little Russell goes omfgwhycan'tyoushiptoaustraliagoogle all the way home. We also pretend to be smart and cover Google's Hi-Larious Earnings Report joke. Nest comes back to the nest, smart speakers and Universal Stylusesii. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Now Playing History Google's Speakers Are Smart, Dontcha Know? Google buying back $8,589,869,056 of stock Nest rejoins Google Google joins Universal Stylus Initiative The Good Old Days Of Phone Bling
Thu, February 01, 2018
Strength in Numbers
Your first, second, and not-least hosts start off this week by discussing the ever-lasting usefulness of the NVIDIA Shield. The trio also discusses Apple's stiff reins on iMessages (we just want to talk to our friends!), and whether the Google Clips camera might be a hit. And this is all just in the first half-hour of the show! Tune in to hear the rest. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: 9to5Google: Nvidia Shield TV update adds more fixes for remote and controller, latest security patches, but still no Oreo Google Clips Google Design Blog: The UX of AI Forbes: Google Completes $1.1 Billion Acquisition Of HTC Design Team Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 25, 2018
Android Pichai
In this week's episode, Andy, Flo, and Russell get into the spirit of Google I/O, despite it being four months away. The trio also reflects on the changing norms of content consumption, all the while wondering where Google and its products fit into the picture. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month. Links and Show Notes: Datally Files Go by Google The Verge: Google I/O dates announced LA Times: Google launches new audiobook service Washington Post: Google outspent every other company on federal lobbying Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 18, 2018
A Study in the Post-CES Conciousness
What is Flo like after eight straight days at the biggest consumer electronics trade show? Find out in this week's episode. Andy also regales us with tales of Google's greatest helper apps, while Russell gets a bit off his chest about some of the ways the Google Home and Google WiFi have been naughty the past few weeks. All this and more Google-y goodness once you start listening! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google Files Go Gizmodo: The Very Good Reason Why You Can't Get That Google Art-Selfie Feature in Illinois or Texas The Korea Herald: Samsung unveils foldable phone in private CES meeting Variety: Google Clips Camera Passes FCC, Imminent Release Likely Forbes: Google's Fi Low-Cost Wireless Service Adds Unlimited Data. Here's How Much It Costs Flo's Arts & Culture likeness Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 11, 2018
Community Bikes
Flo braves the exciting and daunting world of CES, so in her absence Andy tries to play music while Russell ponders his next phone choice. We also talk about Google taking over CES and the curious case of the community bike. All this and more in this weeks action packed Material Podcast! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Dreaming Of Ziggy Stardust Google Arts and Culture App The Assistant Gets a Screen And an Online Directory The Case Of The Stolen Bikes WSJ Investigates Republic Bikes Bike Stealer Caught In The Act Hopefully Co-Founder of Pocket Casts Philip doesn't check the show notes for this episode...but look at him, he's guilty!
Thu, January 04, 2018
Machinesplained
We're back in a brand new year with a brand new show! Did Andy and Russell survive their moves? What did Flo get for xmas that will blow all our collective minds? We talk about some new things like smart speaker sales and Google's new AI voice. Also some old things like Google still not paying people fairly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google’s ongoing problems with discrepancies in gender pay are causing ongoing problems Informal metrics imply that Amazon beat Google in the “get people to buy smart speakers by any means necessary” holiday war Google Research shows off voice-generating AI...results are pretty damn neat! Audio samples on Google Research site Fuchsia OS on Pixelbook Flutter Flo's Article on Android Authority
Thu, December 28, 2017
Say Goodbye to 2017
It's the last episode of the year! Listen in as Andy, Flo, & Russell wax poetic about the meaning of the holidays. Then, they try to Google "Why 2017." The results are polarizing. Andy also graces us with a little sing-a-long at the end! Happy new year! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase Links and Show Notes: Go to Google.com and type in "why 2017" to play along Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 21, 2017
Slippery-footed Podcast Hosts
In the penultimate show of the year, the gang waxes poetic about holiday Google Doodles and why Russia and Germany were omitted from the festive fun. Andy, Flo, and Russell also pay homage to one of their favorite free Google services: Google Maps. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Stringify Holiday Google Doodle Santa Tracker Cartographer Justin O’Beirne: “How far ahead of Apple Maps is Google Maps?” Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 14, 2017
Be Good To Your Assistants
Android 8.1 drops stickers all over the Material crew and they positively go giddy over them. Andy plays with Star Wars action figures while waiting for pancakes. Russell befriends a Storm Trooper. Flo plays some pranks. We also discuss Android 8.1, Google's Annual Year in Search Lists, Appsperiments (ERMAGHERD THAT NAME) and the Google home MAAAAAAAAAAAAAX. MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAX. That is all. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy plays with Star Wars action figures while waiting for diner pancakes Essential Phone, Him No Sell So Good Google's Year In Search Appsperiments Google Assistant on Lollipop Please And Thank You
Thu, December 07, 2017
Episode 10000000
Russell and Flo meet at an undisclosed location with undisclosed parties. Wait who are we kidding they disclose ALL under the dual screen lights of the Axon M. Andy explores the curious world of penguins in the workplace. Also Android 8.1 ships, Amazon and Google start a playground war and Google does it again with their crazy, wonderful Doodles. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Clearly A Penguin Axon M - Android Authority Axon M - The Verge Android 8.1 Is Go! Android 8.1 Developer Page Google and Amazon Shenanigans Kids Code Doodle
Fri, December 01, 2017
Let's Get Serious
With Russell out on another vision quest, Andy and Flo get down to business. They explore how much personal data is too much to hand over to Google. They also touch upon Andy Rubin's leave from Essential, experimental AI that can detect snoops, and whether we'll ever recover after the Great Cheeseburger Emoji debacle of 2017. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. AppOptics : A next-gen Application Performance Management system. Links and Show Notes: TechRepublic: Over 75% of Android apps are secretly tracking users TechCrunch: Andy Rubin takes leave of absence from Essential upon revelations that he had an “improper relationship” with a subordinate while at Google The Verge: Google experimental AI can warn you when someone is looking at your screen over your shoulder Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 23, 2017
Spiders Spiders Everywhere. Spiders Spiders In Your Hair
Flo finally gets Jelly. Andy is all about dem, dem sales, no retail. Russell is seriously confused about which holiday Americans celebrate more. Also Google has been watching you like a hawk, which people took as well as you'd expect. All this and more in a week where Americans are apparently saying thanks for stuff and eating large, rather tasteless birds...now ain't that a thing, This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ AppOptics : A next-gen Application Performance Management system. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google Black Friday Deals Play Store Sales Android Collecting Cell Tower Data What It's Like Google Shopping In Australia
Fri, November 17, 2017
How are your Pixels, Bud?
Andy is away on a secret assignment. Flo visits a playground. Russell updates the Essentials. We also talk more about Chromebooks, Google cracking down on assistive features and everyone's favourite headphones the Pixel Buds. I feel like there's an Air Bud joke in here somewhere but I just haven't been able to find it. Apologies dear listenerd, apologies. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MATERIAL for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Oreo Update For Essential PH-1 Google Threatening Removal of Accessibility Services Android Accessibility Documentation Accessibility Apps Causing Lag? Wired Pixel Buds Review Android Police Pixel Buds Review CNET Pixel Buds Review Gizmodo Pixel Buds Review Tech Crunch Pixel Buds Review Flo's JBL Link 20 Review
Thu, November 09, 2017
Puppy Cuddle Puddle
With all the grim news permeating the airwaves these days, your three intrepid hosts start out this week's episode looking for glee in Google Photos (Search for "happy" to see what we mean). We're also talking about Google and Facebook's near-monopoly in online advertising, as well as some fun Google Experiments you can try in your off time. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixelbook Asus Chromebook Flip C302 Android Authority : The Pixel 2 is the Android experience everyone deserves Android Police : Essential Phone drops by another $50 to $449.99 The Guardian : Senator Franken really lets Google have it Google Voice Experiments Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, November 03, 2017
Easy As ABC
Russell finally gets ALL THE PIXELS. Andy is building his own 3D World. Flo has flashbacks to old school phones. We also talk about Google's involvement in government, fun 3D models and whether or not there's a bit of Slav in all of us. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Alan Poly - 3D Models Cheese Burger Poly Wonder Woman Poly Security And Disinformation In The 2016 Presidential Campaign Congresspeople were super-mean to Google (et al) during hearings Fortune: Google announces new safety measures, during testimony to Congress Make Me Smart Website Make Me Smart Pocket Casts
Fri, October 27, 2017
Colourful Pixels
Russell has an announcement about the Great Pixel Race. Flo has all the Pixels. Andy has none. Despite taking a brief detour into International Date Formats the crew discuss colour management, screen issues and all things Pixel 2 this week. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Yasmine Goes All Out Pixel 2 XL Screen Issues (Verge) Pixel 2 XL Screen Issues (Ars) Official Google Response Australians Be Crazy Google Released Android 8.1 To Developers Apple Activates Google Loon LTE Band
Thu, October 19, 2017
Malleable Material
Andy and Flo are solo this week, with Russell out on a vision quest. The two start this week chatting about Star Wars, then delve into how refreshing the foldable ZTE Axon M is, even with so many letters in its name. There's also plenty of musing over Google's burrito delivery service undergoing testing Down Under, as well as plenty of grumbling about how noisy drones are when you're just trying to get some sleep! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Ting : A smarter way to do mobile. Save $25 on selected devices or keep it as Ting credit. Links and Show Notes: Greenbot: Hands-on with the ZTE Axon M Medium: Testing in the Australian Skies Washington Post: Google Maps Pulls Cupcake Calorie Count Feature After Backlash Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 12, 2017
Google's Goofus and Gallant
Russell wishes Google were more present Down Under. Andy finds out the Pixel Buds contain a wire. Flo is still jelly of Andy's Jelly Phone. And no, Google did not buy Apple. Wondering what the heck we're talking about? It's all in this week's episode of Material! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Bombfell : Find the right clothes for you. Get $25 off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Android Police: Google is permanently nerfing all Home Minis because mine spied on everything I said 24/7 The Verge: FCC will allow Alphabet’s Project Loon to deliver air balloon LTE to Puerto Rico Ars Technica: Dow Jones posts fake story claiming Google was buying Apple Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 05, 2017
Google Clip On Your Hip
So apparently Google announced some stuff...who knew?! The team assembles in Material HQ to discuss. During a heated debate a mysterious visitor drops in to throw down a challenge. Could the Great Pixel Race of 2017 be on again?! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Yasmine Evjen Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Spend All Your Money Here (If you're in the US) Google Design
Fri, September 29, 2017
Essential Jelly
Russell gets an Essential Phone. Andy gets a Jelly Phone. Flo just gets very jelly. This brings on a discussion about what it means to be a premium Android phone vs a mid range or lower tier phone. Happy 19th Birthday Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Jelly Phone Pro Tiny Phone Is Tiny Justin Beaver Phone Tiny Casts Samsungs Emoji Adventures Google Turns 19
Fri, September 22, 2017
C 1.1 Billion HT's
Russell kills his Google Home in dramatic fashion. Nest strikes fear into Flo. Andy explains who or what a Hoda is. Also the upcoming Google Announcement leaks all over our shoes and BREAKING NEWS at the end of the show. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Is Google Buying HTC?! Pixel Leak Of Extraordinary Magnitude (DroidLife) Google Pixelbook Google Home Mini Daydream View Pixel 2 (HTC) Pixel 2 XL (LG) Nest hardware event announces a bunch of home security gear First affordable US Project Fi/Android One phone launches - it’s a Moto X4 Google Prepping Official Trade In Program BREAKING Google Does Indeed Buy HTC
Fri, September 15, 2017
Embrace The Notch
Russell buys a phone he feels is essential. Andy takes things up a notch. Flo advises us to stay in our lanes. We talk about the Pixel 2 announcement, the iPhone Flat Tyre X, and how Google needs to sort things out with yet another equality lawsuit on their hands. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership It's Funny You Should Ask VIdeo Google Buying HTC?! Google ‘Segregates’ Women Into Lower-Paying Jobs Google Lens Coming Soon?
Thu, September 07, 2017
By Version 30 It Had Better Be Great
Flo has an LG V30! Russell's finger is hovering over the Essential Phone cancel pre-order button. Andy found a shortcut on his new Android bike. We also talk about the growing influence Google has on the world and if they'd ever use that for evil. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy's Bike Google Assistant Shortcuts Did Alphabet get a Google critic fired from a DC think tank? Open Markets Statement New America Response Did Google pressure Forbes to take down an embarrassing story? Google Search Depression Flo's Android Wear Review
Fri, September 01, 2017
Arrrrrrrr Core
Andy gets some Oreos. Russell gives a Keynote. Flo goes on a secret assignment. Also Google announces ARCore and some website called "you tub" gets a redesign. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Dev World Google Announces ARCore YouTube Redesign
Thu, August 24, 2017
Total Eclipse Of The Wallet
Andy gets a Pixel from a totally not a scam deal. Russells finger slips on titanium and ceramic, and he ends up poorer for it. Flo touched a Note 8, and totally didn't spontaneously combust. All this and more on this episode of your second favourite podcast, MATERIAL! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Oreo Is Here! Does It Have Bluetooth Issues? Samsung Launched The Note 8 Flo Touches The Note 8! The Verge Has A Hands On Android Central Has A Hands On
Fri, August 18, 2017
Rappers Delight (feat Ihnatko)
Andy drops some sick beats. Flo confesses to using Allo. Russell wonders if he paid $3 Billion dollars to Apple, would they make him the default search engine for iOS. That's right kids we talk about Allo for Web, Google's search deals and the history of rap. All this and more on another fun filled episode of your second favourite podcast, MATEEEEEEERIAL! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy Buys A Pixel Allo For Web Google Pays Apple $3B For Default Search Status Korean analysts claim Samsung is getting $3.5B Google Doodle 44th Anniversary Of Rap Behind The Scenes Of The Doodle Creation
Fri, August 11, 2017
Margerite Dyson Left A Lovemark
Wow, what a week for Google. What a week. We start off with follow up, we end with the wonder that is the Jelly phone but the middle is full of important Google news. This is an episode not to be missed. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Symbolicons Pro : A huge set of over 2000 icons, that are perfect for designers and developers. Back the Kickstarter Campaign now! Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Budget Phones That Google Memo Sundar Pichai Responds Google Diversity Numbers YouTube CEO Responds Andi McClure on Employment and Rules Stacey Higginbotham on Growing Up
Fri, August 04, 2017
The Camera Wars, Begun They Have
Andy has feels about cameras. Flo has feels about marketing jargon. Russell just has no feels, he's a heartless Australian. This week we talk Z Force scratching, E Plus battery life and the drugs beings smoked in Moto's Marketing Department. Also Camera's, because Vic Gundotra thinks iPhone is The Phone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Motorola Responds to Z2 Force Scratching Moto E4 Plus Is Unkillable Unlimited Baloney Vic On Cameras
Fri, July 28, 2017
If You Can Drop A Baby, You Can Drop A Camera
Flo attends and exclusive Asus event. Andy attends an exclusive Moto event. Russell sits at home in his pants (the British meaning btw) and downloads the latest Android O preview. It is therefore a HUGE shock that we talk about AR, Asus, The Motorola Z2 Force and Android 0. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Flo Asus Zenfone AR The Original Padfone Announcement Motorola Z2 Force Announcement New Pixel 2 Render Leak Google Announces Android 0 DP4 Implementing Adaptive Icons Understanding Adaptive Icons
Fri, July 21, 2017
Too Many Hits
Andy runs a blind camera test...the results may shock you! Flo heads to the city to augment her reality. Russell transgresses against the One True TV Platform and buys into WebOS. We also talk image processing, Google Glass and why Australian money is best money. It really is. Trust me on this one. Ok ok it's not worth anything, but it's so damn pretty! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 14, 2017
You Say Saltine I Say Salada
Episode 107 is our best yet! Flo joins us permanently! Andy befriends statues and paintings. Russell is swiping to Google Now like it's 2014. We also talk Cookie Monster, transparency and rumours. Everybody loves rumours. Yes it's spelt with a 'u' you saltine loving Americans! Also American magpies are not real magpies. That is all (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Nova Launcher Google Now Companion Samsung Dishonours THE Cookie Monster Panic Back Press “Campaign for Accountability Project” report Googles Response Paul Heald Talks to WSJ About it Nexus Rumours Totes Confirmed
Thu, July 06, 2017
If Google Were A Mean Girl
Flo and Andy are super excited about a tiny phone made of jelly. Russell wants to prove he's a super fan by importing the Note 7, non-ASPLODE edition. The show takes a trip down memory lane before ending on the news of the Google News redesign. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Action Launcher Update Samsung Note 7 Fan Edition Google News Makeover http://florenceion.com/
Fri, June 30, 2017
Digital Intimacy
Andy gets mad at Google Docs. Russell gets mad at Bixby. Flo ponders the meaning of sharing photos in our modern world. The team decides that learning to code Kotlin is not just a good alliteration, it could be a fun learning project to embark on. We also talk about the EU dinging Google to the tune of two point four BILLION euros. Yeah that's right, it's a currency, look it up people. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Development For Beginners A Year Of Android The Complete Android N Developer Course EU Fines Google Google Responds EU Coming For Android Next? Google Responds To That As Well Google Photo Sharing Goes Live
Fri, June 23, 2017
O Bixby, Bixby! Wherefore Art Thou Bixby
Andy loves notifications. Russell hates colours. Flo is worried she's going to hurt Bixby's feelings. That's right folks, it's another Material episode featuring OnePlus, Samsung, Google Backup and more! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Guest Starring: Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android O DP3 Features Hiroshi Stirs The Fans Google Backup And Sync OnePlus Does Being Naughty
Thu, June 15, 2017
Coalers And Uties
Andy gets a YouTube strike. Russell still thinks his S8 is cool. Flo goes to town with a FLIR camera to prove him wrong. Manu leaves the Apple orchard and brings his chips to Google. Also the Pixel 2, because everybody loves rumours with Pixels in them. All this and more on this weeks egalitarian episode of Material. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Manu Gulati Lead SOC Architect Pixel 2 Benchmarks Note 8 > iPhone Note 8 How Hot Is Your Phone? Adorable Waymo Car Is No More Bonus Content: Toppled Spacecraft
Thu, June 08, 2017
Wholesome Wondrous Distinguished Conference
Andy and Russell talk WWDC and Android Wear 2.0! But before you tune out, they break down some legit FUD that Mr Cooking Man was throwing out in Google's direction and also discuss what they love (and don't love) about Android Wear. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Platform Versions Some Other Rando Conference By A Fruit Company
Thu, June 01, 2017
Here Kitty Kitty
Andy gets a book of photos. Russell smashes a Pixel for science. Kelly can't help but wonder if, essentially, our hosts are mad. We also cover the Essential Phone, more dog and cat news as well as Android Wear 2 and much more. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Paw Mystery is Solved Andy Rubin Makes A Phone It Looks Hot
Wed, May 24, 2017
Please, I Have Children!
EPISODE 100!!! ONE. HUNDRED!!! Did we mention this is our hundredth episode?! A special guest makes an appearance, we dissect more Google I/O news and we end on a touching personal note. I'm not crying, it's just raining in my eyes. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Guest Starring: Yasmine Evjen Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy's Cake Russell Eats Cake 101 Google Announcements from I/O Accessibility Accessibility Scanner App Android GO I/O Developer Stuff Android Architecture Components Android Wear Video
Thu, May 18, 2017
I/O 2017, The Good, The Bad, The Kotlin
Hot off the press is Materials amazingly hot take on the Google I/O 2017 Keynote. Andy brings the journalistic integrity you know and love, Russell has been won over by swag. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘material’. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 11, 2017
Oscillating Fan Sounds
Andy needs help relaxing, so Google helps out by burning down his house. Russell is excited about Google I/O but cautiously optimistic about Fuchsia OS. Also storage strategies and the worlds teeniest tiniest Android phone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google Home Relaxing Ambient Noises Fuchsia UI Building Armadillo Armadillo Video Fuchsia Code Readme File CloudPlayer Teeny Tiny Itsy Bitsy Android Phone
Thu, May 04, 2017
Paws For The Applause
This weeks episode brings you all the best puns and rhymes. On a more important note Andy calls Russell charming. Yes, he has it on tape y'all. Russell is so flustered he forgets to compliment him back. Mutual back patting aside our hosts rate Google's recent foray into hardware and talk about those crazy peeps from Seattle trying to use a fishing rod to steal Google's hard earned lunch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Indeed Prime : Refer a software engineer friend and get $2k when they are hired. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Samsung Confirms Note 8 Google loses VP of Hardware Product Development after 6 months Gizmodo: “Let’s talk about Google’s crazy year in hardware” Microsoft Takes On Chrome OS Doggie, Doggie, Who Stole Your Bone?
Thu, April 27, 2017
We Didn't Start The Fire
Russell has a shiny Galaxy S8 he won't stop talking about. Andy is living life in 360 degrees now. Huyen is empathetic towards Todd and Tina. We also dig into why Google is burning books and blocking ads. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Indeed Prime : Refer a software engineer friend and get $2k when they are hired. Guest Starring: Huyen Tue Dao Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google’s “Universal Library” dismantled by a court ruling Ad Blocking Coming To Chrome? Better Ad Standards Google Statement to ARS Technica
Thu, April 20, 2017
That's How Lex Luthor Lost A Hand
Galaxy S8 reviews are in! Is it the best phone ever? Various sites way in an there's even a tear down already. Those iFixit people don't mess around. There's also a new Google Earth and Google turns your scribbles into Clip Art! All this and more on this weeks episode of Material. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Indeed Prime : Refer a software engineer friend and get $2k when they are hired. Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Galaxy S8 Review: BGR The Verge Australian Review, in honor of Russell WSJ on the DeX iFixit Teardown New Google Earth Scribbles Into Clip Art Auto Draw
Thu, April 13, 2017
Finnish Him
Andy loops himself into a boot. Russell dreams of S8 sheep. Also Patent Peace...in our time? Penny Arcade Expo to the rescu...oh wait that's not what PAX stands for. Finally fact checking and more fact checking. Who fact checks the fact checkers in case someone is writing them fat cheques? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Indeed Prime : Refer a software engineer friend and get $2k when they are hired. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership LG Boot Loop Lawsuit Some Bixby Features Delayed Defeating Face Unlock But That's Nothing New PAX Fact Checking US DOL vs Google Google Responds to DOL Claims Nokia Is Coming To Save Us All
Thu, April 06, 2017
It's What The Youths Like
Andy confesses that he knows exactly what young people want. Russell thinks Samsung is improving. Kelly wants to know where all the Android tablets went. Also yoyo's and pogo sticks. This episode is lit AF yo. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android is #1 Google Tells Us What's Cool Ain't Nothin Kooler Than a PDF
Thu, March 30, 2017
Live from New York
Andy gets juiced and dined by Samsung and brings us his live impressions. Russell likes shiny things. Zarah is back to tell us all about Android O which Google rudely dropped on developers just after last weeks show recorded. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Guest Starring: Zarah Dominguez Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership S8 on The Verge S8 on Android Central MKBHD S8 Video New Aspect Ratio Developer Notes DeX Desktop Dock New 360º Camera Android O Developer Beta
Thu, March 23, 2017
Koalas Are Awesome
Andy calls in sick so Russell brings in two special guests. Who are they and just how great do they think Koalas are? Tune in to find out! Also home automation, The Galaxy S8 and more! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘material’. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent and Zarah Dominguez Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Advert or Content? Google Home Services Samsung Galaxy S8 Leak Evan Blass S8 Tweet Google Family Link Super Mario, RUUUUN! Mikah's Oddly Named Website
Thu, March 16, 2017
I'm Not Crying It's Just Raining In My Eyes
Yasmine. Is. Gone. No really. Which makes writing the description kinda hard. Still, Andy is excited that robots can identify humans and Russell raves regarding RAM. It's going to take some adjustments dear listenerds, so strap yourselves in! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google kills CAPTCHA How Much RAM Can An Android Eat? Googler Shortage Cartoon GBoard Is Not Bored My Android Taste Test Can Anyone Identify This Woman? She Claims To Know Us!
Thu, March 09, 2017
I'm Happy For You, Sad For Me
This description couldn't be more clicklisteney if we tried. Yasmine DROPS THE MOTHER OF ALL BOMBSHELLS. Andy cries into his cake. Russell is dumbfounded. What could it possibly be? TUNE INTO THIS MUST LISTEN TO EPISODE OF MATERIAL, THE PODCAST. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership SheDeservesThisAndMore.com Caaaaake Design Advocate - Jobs - Google Design Google pledges $11.5M to fight racial bias in policing, sentencing Google's Perspective API Opens Up Its Troll-Fighting AI | WIRED Perspective We created an experiment using Perspective to illustrate when comments might be perceived as “toxic" by others. Google's Yasmin Green on Internet Trolls and Web Security - Vogue Women Techmakers Yasmine's Journey NEW SHIRT!!! - USA version NEW SHIRT!!! - EU version NEW SHIRT...errr...kids version?! Whaaaaat?
Thu, March 02, 2017
Precious Unicorns
Yasmine is back after a mysterious hiatus. Russell is back after sprinting for 3 days straight. Andy isn't back, because he never left. We talk about jerks, MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, YouTube TV, and creatures procreating inside your phone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Design Sprint — GV Meet Sprinkles Sincerest apologies for any Wi-Fi Issues — February 23rd - Google Wifi Help Official: Samsung Galaxy S8 lands March 29! | Android Central Uber’s SVP of engineering is out after he did not disclose he left Google in a dispute over a sexual harassment allegation - Recode The Google Assistant is coming to more Android phones LG G6 initial review: A return to form | Android Central Huawei's new P10 flagships are thin, powerful and insanely colorful | Android Central Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic announced at MWC 2017, starting at €329 in March | Android Central New Moto Mods - Mobile Modularity that Doesn't Stop - The Official Motorola Blog Official YouTube Blog: Finally, live TV made for you Complicated. Weird. Beautiful! The secret Google project to put an aquarium full of tiny, wiggly wate
Thu, February 23, 2017
She deserves a week off and more
Yasmine takes a week off. Russell goes missing mysteriously. Left to his own devices Andy finds a new co-host, who seems to have more Android Intelligence than most. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: JR Raphael Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership JR Raphael (@JRRaphael) | Twitter SheDeservesThisAndMore.com
Thu, February 16, 2017
It's Complicated
Yasmine wants to TAP AND PAY ALL THE THINGS. Russell likes to occasionally spin crowns. Andy is fascinated by his doodle. Join us for a fun filled episode as we talk Android Wear, Google I/O, Valentines Day and the story behind Google Doodles. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google's Instant Apps rolling out to some and Wish is first out of the gate | Android Central Android Wear 2.0 review: Google's second swing at smartwatches - The Verge LG Watch Style review: Fashionable, not future-proof | Android Central Jason Howell on Twitter: "Could be apples to oranges but here it is side by side with the first gen Moto 360. Haven't tested battery at all but reviews say not great. https://t.co/VZ8WWLGJza" http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-watch-style Google Doodles - Interactive Valentine's Day 2017 (Day 4) - Google Doodle Google explains the thinking behind its search page doodles | The Sacramento Bee Google I/O 2017 Women Techmakers
Thu, February 09, 2017
Google Employees: Who You Gonna Call?
Yasmine gets excited about directions. Russell wishes he was a designer at DropBox. Andy loves swiping his 5X. Also if you've always wanted to yell "Freeze". "Ok right there ENHANCE" and have a computer magically zoom in on a pixelated photo...well Google has your back. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft file opposition to Trump's travel ban | Technology | The Guardian Andy Ihnatko on Twitter: "The only disappointment of the Android statue garden at the Google HQ: no mini-golf. https://t.co/cLRFPJCKlI https://t.co/uyrctAfM3I" Android Wear 2.0 and new LG watches now expected earlier | AndroidAuthority Real-time commute info and more in one tap Android 7.1.2 adds the fingerprint swipe gesture for notifications on the Nexus 5X Google loses Material Design’s principal lead to Dropbox | 9to5Google Google Brain super-resolution image tech makes “zoom, enhance!” real | Ars Technica YouTube is rolling out mobile live streaming to all channels over 10,000 subscribers | 9to5Google The Inside Story of Google’s Daydream, Where VR Feels Like Home | WIRED Andy Ihnatko - YouTube Jims Editing
Thu, February 02, 2017
#NotMyAndroidWear
Andy's back, and he's mad as hell, to prove this he records into a camera. Yasmine never left, but she's mad as hell too, to prove it she yells at LG. Russell is a foreigner so what he's up to doesn't matter. This week we cover Googlers Uniting, which as it turns out isn't a football team. Android Wear 2.0 is almost upon us and someone has smuggled a Google Home into a country that it doesn't belong in...who could it be?! Hey Google, imagine this! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Nvidia Shield TV (2017) Nougat update arrives, adds Amazon Video support (Update: original model too!) | AndroidAuthority Google employees staged a protest over Trump’s immigration ban - The Verge Sundar Pichai and Sergey Brin Speak At Google Protest Against Trump Executive Order (Video) Google co-founder Sergey Brin joins protest against immigration order at San Francisco airport - The Verge Trump's executive order on immigration forces Google to recall staff back to the U.S. | Android Central Google celebrates Fred Korematsu, who fought against Japanese internment | TechCrunch [Update: Better shots] Google's LG-built Android Wear 2.0 watches appear to have leaked in low-res form Google Home Gains Belkin Wemo and Honeywell Support Today | Droid Life
Thu, January 26, 2017
All About Millennials
Andy taps out and is replaced by someone with the coolest name in the world. Allo Allo, Yasmine ranks you below Duo. Russell struggles to write show notes on Australia Day. Has he been drinking? Who is the guest host? Does she have more electrons than protons or the other way around? Can we finally put this Samsung battery drama behind us? How did Google fare with their 2016 I/O announcements? All this and more on the highest rated show EVER in the history of the Internet. PERIOD. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get a free pair of Smarter Dress Socks with your first purchase. Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three free meals with free shipping. Guest Starring: Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Florence Ion (@Ohthatflo) | Twitter All About Android | TWiT Chiu-Ki Chan on Twitter: "@YasmineEvjen @Ohthatflo @materialpodcast I'm hyperventilating with excitement!!!" Samsung says two separate battery issues were to blame for all of its Galaxy Note 7 problems - Recode Google Voice gets a new look for its first major update in years - The Verge Google Allo - A smart messaging app Google Duo - The simple video calling app. Google Assistant - Your own personal Google Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Why comparing the Google Assistant inside Allo to other phone assistants is absurd and bogus. https://t.co/uCs2OOdFCb" Google Home – Made by Google Daydream Android Instant Apps starts initial live testing | Android Developers Blog
Thu, January 19, 2017
Hostnerd Ham
Andy dreams of Ham. Russell is unsure about being a Hostnerd. Yasmine flies Away. Also Android Wear 2.0, Pixels flying off shelves, more Samsung drama and won't somebody think of the driverless cars! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘material’. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Evan Blass on Twitter: "Mark your calendar: Android Wear 2.0 launches on February 9th." List of Android Wear watches getting the Android Wear 2.0 update | 9to5Google Minuum Keyboard | By Whirlscape Demand for Google Pixel and Pixel XL is Exceeding Supply | Digital Trends Samsung Electronics probe finds battery was main cause of Note 7 fires: source | Reuters Google seems to developing an Uber-killer - PatentYogi Google Maps now displays Uber drivers in real-time Google Maps starts showing parking availability for some users Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2017 - Google Doodles Google Maps Sorry For Marking Robert E. Lee Day Instead Of MLK In Southern Listings | The Huffington Post
Thu, January 12, 2017
Nutty Bananas
Russell fixes the Internet. Yasmine uses the power of machine learning to find a banana. Andy dreams of ham. That's right buckeroo's! It's CES, CES, CES and more CES. And just for something different a smattering of CES and a story that's not about CES. We make you wait until the end for that though. We're mean like that. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get a free pair of Smarter Dress Socks with your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Samsung will source Galaxy S8 batteries from the same supplier it dumped after Galaxy Note 7 fires - SamMobile Samsung's new Chromebook is a convertible with a stylus | Android Central ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 finally goes official for the price of $499 | AndroidAuthority ZenFone AR (ZS571KL) | Phone | ASUS Global ZenFone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL) | Phone | ASUS Global Huawei's Mate 9 will be the first phone with Alexa preinstalled - The Verge Google Assistant on Nvidia’s Shield TV won’t require repetitive ‘Ok Google’ commands [Video] | 9to5Google NVIDIA Spot peripheral extends the Shield Android TV's Google Assistant throughout the home | Android Central Sundar Pichai on making Maggi and breaking windows - Times of India sundarpichai on Twitter: "Spent this past week in India: so proud of our many initiatives to bring digital skills training, tools and wifi
Wed, January 04, 2017
The Great Australian Delay
The Material Crew is back from vacation and they're here to share their Holiday gifts! Russell received a Google WiFi, Yasmine got a cold, and Andy has renewed love for the camera app. Hold onto your seats, CES news is coming your way. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get a free pair of Smarter Dress Socks with your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google Wifi – Made by Google D7000 | Modem Routers | Networking | Home | NETGEAR CES 2017 Google and Chrysler use Android to revamp the in-car touchscreen - The Verge ASUS Chromebook Flip C302CA | Notebooks | ASUS Global Samsung Chromebook Pro Could Change The Consumer Chromebook Landscape Acer announces education-focused Chromebook 11 N7 with rugged body, $229 starting price | Android Central
Thu, December 29, 2016
Shouldn't You Be Partying?
It's the final episode of 2016 in a week devoid of any news whatsoever. So what do your intrepid hosts get up to? We'll leave that as a mystery best unwrapped by you, the listener. Though let's get real for a moment: you should probably be with your annoying family and or friends right now. As annoying as they are, there probably is some once in a lifetime opportunities to be had interacting with those crazy peeps. If that doesn't sound like you, then the next 42 minutes should provide some sweet relief :) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google Assistant can track Santa, tell holiday jokes, and spin the dreidel Google charitable donations set record Zarah Dominguez 🦉 on Twitter: "Temp below zero? Don't care, I want a sweater for my Pixel. https://t.co/JH5iSsH5Zd" Google on Twitter: "It's sweater weather in NYC. Follow us live @Google on Snapchat to get knit at our #pixelsweater pop-up. ❄️ https://t.co/X4v2o3PY2u" Material Podcast on Twitter: ".@YasmineEvjen gives 2016 the boot. Maybe next year @rustyshelf will have enough money for credits. @Ihnatko is our only hope. 🍻Cheers! https://t.co/AhQwg3wy01" Design your own Live Cases - Google Store Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "The Adventures of Yasdroid! 😍 @jellybeansoup it's here, it's finally here! https://t.co/fZLyI1zqxK" FLORA Budget Pack ID: 1405 - $34.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Rebecca 🇿🇦 on Twitter: "Still a lot to understand and tinker with but I managed to get my Raspberry Pi up and running with #AndroidThings 🤓 https://t.co/ojHj46kzhn" <a href="https://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chrome
Thu, December 22, 2016
G Boarding Outside Your G Suite
Andy rummages through POTUS's house while he's away. Yasmine is BFFs with FLOTUS. Russell once met the King Of Sweden. It's the most royal episode of Material yet! Also tablets, keyboards and ALL THE GOOGLE UPDATES!!! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership My Activity - Video and Audio Google Keyboard becomes Gboard, separates itself even further from SwiftKey | Android Central Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Gboard, "search and share, right from your keyboard." Because we know you're not actually using Allo. 😂☠️😂☠️😂☠️" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "What's with the glowing emoji Gboard? https://t.co/VPXaRyC07z" Google Maps tells you if locations are wheelchair accessible Some Nexus 6Ps have developed a battery early shutoff problem, and it's becoming a safety issue Referral code to get a $20 credit when you join Project Fi Join using the referral code your friend sent you (we got it all ready for you) and you'll both receive a $20 Fi credit towards your statement! Google Assistant can track Santa, tell holiday jokes, and spin the dreidel
Thu, December 15, 2016
Please Add Me To Your LinkedIn Network
Yasmine is back and she seems upset about something. Andy is unusually quiet. Russell finally fells his Samsung demons. Also car things and Android Things for your Internet Of Things. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Material Podcast on Twitter: "Back by popular demand. @YasmineEvjen slays? sleighs? She banishes @Ihnatko & @rustyshelf from speaking per their Wear and Home comments. https://t.co/E5TTjvYc7y" The Magic Minute Project Google acquires Cronologics to help improve Android Wear Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4: Authentication, In-App Billing, and more | Android Developers Blog Google Help Waymo: Google’s Self-Driving Car Heads to Market | WIRED Android Things is Google’s new OS for smart devices - The Verge Netflix and Google Photos integration for Google Home going live for some users Google Developers Blog: Start building Actions on Google Actions on Google | Actions on Google | Google Developers Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "So, if 🌯 @Google the drones will come? 🙏 https://t.co/4qysDV273o" Adam Spink on Twitter: "@YasmineEvjen in fact maybe I can help in a small way, I'm going to financially support @materialpodcast ." Membership - Relay FM Fro
Thu, December 08, 2016
Yasmine Slays
While the Yasmine is away, the kids can play! Andy buys his WiFi in 3 packs. Russell yells at Samsung again. Without Yasmine to stop them, our beloved hosts pronounce Android Wear dead and buried...then they deftly distract you with alliterations and the Google Santa Tracker! Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Google WiFi Verge Motorola Story Android Wear 2.0 Android Wear 2.0 Delays Santa Tracker! Trusted Contacts
Thu, December 01, 2016
Is The Cake A Lie?
Andy brings enough cake to share. Yasmine is helping old grannies cross virtual roads. Russell really rages rabidly regarding refunds. Also Google AIs ALL THE THINGS! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Abhilash Bingi on Twitter: "Thank you @vpoltrack & @materialpodcast for giving me a great idea for my anniversary gift! My wife @sugarcandy243 loved it! https://t.co/GQYu4AJCDy" Surrounded by Wild Elephants in 4k 360 - YouTube Google's AI Reads Retinas to Prevent Blindness in Diabetics | WIRED Timelapse – Google Earth Engine Google Timelapse shows how any location on Earth has changed over the past 32 years | 9to5Google Google's Hand-fed AI Now Gives Answers, Not Just Search Results | WIRED Found in translation: More accurate, fluent sentences in Google Translate Crowdsource - Android Apps on Google Play Do quick, simple tasks that have a huge impact - like improve the quality of Google Translate in your language, or of Google Maps in your country, etc. Everytime you use it, you know that you've made the internet a better place for your community. Review: Pixel XL – 512 Pixels Pixel is totes great Camera is legit af Low light be like wow This Android is clean No bloatware is a relief Assistant is dope Don’t want an iPhone? Pixel is what you should get Ignore the back case
Tue, November 22, 2016
And It Was GOODfest
It’s a brand new episode of Material, with real-time Thanksgiving traffic alerts! *Not actually true, but Google Maps has your covered. The crew auditions for GOODfest and begs for burritos, AGAIN. Phones wake up from their slumber with Daydream ready capabilities. One day, you too may become Daydream ready. Hold strong little phone, you can do it. In the meantime keep giving Google heartbeat data, I mean hugs. Drones, the end of the world as we know it? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Pádraic Keogh on Twitter: "@rustyshelf Have a Google Home working in Ireland for the past couple of weeks. Everything is spot bar some issues with a Chromecast Audio." I received my Google Home in Australia from a mate in the US and it's bloody amazing! : google_home Next Google Pixel update adds raise-to-wake, double-tap-to-wake | Android Central Google Play services v10.0 prepares for Tap 'n Pay with Android Wear and makes progress on Instant Apps [APK Teardown] Google discounts Chromecast, Pixel, and Google Home for Black Friday 2016 - The Verge [Deal Alert] Get a Moto 360 Sport for just $99.99 on eBay (50% off) Google Search and Maps Thanksgiving Trends Two new (and one tried-and-true) ways to get through turkey day with Google Maps Moto Z and Moto Z Force: Now Daydream-Ready - The Official Motorola B
Thu, November 17, 2016
Shared VR Sweat
A new co-host appears and muscles her way into the show. All signs point to IF This shoe fits Then That puppet master is Yasmine. Russell is busy Daydreaming. Andy takes up Yoga and reading. And of course, Google Home, Google Daydream, Google Music and Google Andy's new show and subscribe or else! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Material Podcast on Twitter: "Meet this week’s Material co-hosts: Sockpuppet @ihnatko, Phoney @rustyshelf & Homey @YasmineEvjen https://t.co/kssnbUoKZq" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "This is why I do what I do. At the core of my love for technology is what it can do for humanity. ❤️ https://t.co/lH0qRnqZfM" Connect Google Assistant to hundreds of other services - IFTTT Ian R Buck on Twitter: "@averywkrouse @YasmineEvjen I was so glad to find that feature, because I usually don't have line-of-sight when talking to Home. https://t.co/gZ2ILL5a3I" Turn On Activation Sound on Google Home Daydream Yoga Book | The Ultimate 2-in-1 Productivity Tablet | Lenovo US Google showing inaccurate top news search result about popular vote - Business Insider Google, Facebook move to restrict ads on fake news sites | Reuters Introducing the new Google Play Music Now your photos look better than ever – even those dusty old prints The Best App For Throwback Thursdays - Nat and Lo - YouTube This week Google Photos launched a new app, PhotoScan, that helps you di
Thu, November 10, 2016
A Google Home In Every Home (Except Andy's)
This episode comes to you from a far happier time, before ELECTION.EXE deleted our hard drives. Yasmine has a new friend at home. Andy wants a friend too, but his pre-order joy turns to ashes. Russell is at least content that Google shipped him something...though he's clearly been trumped by Yasmine. If that's not enough, we play a game with a robot...WHO WINS? WHO DIES? THE RESULT WILL SHOCK YOU* *no really it will, don't stick things in powerpoints kids. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Criquet : Get 20% off with the code MATERIAL Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Design your own Live Cases - Google Store Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Welcome to @Google Home https://t.co/2LtyiKInBL" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Ok Google, play @materialpodcast https://t.co/dppRh9zq54" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Ok Google play chicken wearing pants on living room 😂😂😂 🐓🐔👖 https://t.co/JOmJFCB4v3" Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: Which Robot Do You Let Into Your Life? - WSJ Introducing PIXEL - Raspberry Pi Android Auto: now available in every car Girl Hailed for Using Google Translate to Befriend New Student - Good News Network Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "If you have Google OnHub people on your network can control smart devices w/o app. The irony, their UI is nicer than Philips Hue's 😂 https://t.co/aI7xjm4OZl"
Thu, November 03, 2016
Pixels On A Coaster
Yasmine is back after taking her Pixel on Vacation. Andy wishes he was Yasmine's Pixel. Russell tries not to gloat too much over his recent win. A special guest joins us to push his iPhone and Pixel together and make them kiss. For this special episode we talk mainly Pixel and how it stacks up to the other flagship phones. Was Hiroshi right? Will we look back in 8 years time and see this as a turning point for Android? Only one way to find out, hit that damn play button so hard you break the screen of your worthless non Pixel device and give yourself an excuse to upgrade. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership “Tasty Treats” graphic tee by Virginia Poltrack. | Cotton Bureau Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "This #Pixel camera is everything. Thank you @google for making a camera that captures our family's trip to perfection. https://t.co/vtcCn2789N" Russell Ivanovic on Twitter: "Some people go to Theme Parks to take their kids on rides. Yasmine takes her phone #megagooglefan https://t.co/380Z3jPVbY" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "😍 #Pixel #shotonpixel https://t.co/PIf404GX5w" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "World of Color is amazing. You need to see it. #shotbypixel #Pixel https://t.co/9sfMxj30CZ" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Unedited #shotonpixel #Pixel https://t.co/pbtX3bYM8i" WE'RE NOT FIGHTING A WAR - Vlog 004 - YouTube Myke receives and reviews a Google Pixel XL. Daydream View coming to stores November 10th Walmart "accidentally" puts Google Home on store shelves early : tec
Thu, October 27, 2016
Giant Duck Sized Spiders
Yasmine is on assignment so Russell recruits a fellow Australian to outnumber Andy. In retaliation, Andy throws poisonous spiders. Zarah has a chart of venomous snakes. That's right kids, Episode 70 of Material podcast is here! Also we talk a lot about the Pixel and we find out who won the GREAT PIXEL RACE OF 2016. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Guest Starring: Zarah Dominguez Links and Show Notes: Zarah Dominguez Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Zarah's Path To Android Development iFixit Pixel Teardown ARS Technica Disagrees On The HTC Bits Pixel Designed In 9 Months? Rainbow Lightbar For Your Pixel Google Working on AR? VR Climbing Mishap Google News Fact Check
Thu, October 20, 2016
If Only You Were There When I Met Aparna
Russell is away yet again, most likely camping out in front of a store to win the Great Pixel Race of 2016. Kristen replaces him and yet again proves that smarter and more informed co-hosts than Russell are everywhere. Yasmine fangirls over Nat & Lo. Andy blurs the background of background blurring algorithms. The team talks Pixel, Pixel and more Pixel. Followed by some more Pixel and then in a real shock some things that aren't related to the Pixel. But really the Pixel is kind of a big deal, ok? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Criquet : Get 20% off with the code MATERIAL Guest Starring: Kristin Marsicano Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Kristin V Marsicano (@kristinmars) | Twitter Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide | Big Nerd Ranch Close the Loop: Designing and Developing Together (Droidcon NYC, September 2016) // Speaker Deck Philip Simpson on Twitter: "This Note 7 is amazing but in the interest of my family I am going to switch it off. Samsung please do a magical software fix! 💥🔥 🚒" Andy Ihnatko on Twitter: ".@digifiddler @pilampinto @robpegoraro @dsilverman You SHOULD NOT still have a Note 7. UNSAFE. Take it back to wherever you bought it from." This Video Was Filmed On Google's New Pixel Phone - YouTube Google Pixel review: Home run - The Verge The Google Pixel Is Too Dumb and Ugly to Replace Your iPhone Update: Verizon says its Pixels will get updates at the same time as Google’s | Ars Technica The Google Lab That’s Building a Legion of Diverse Coders – WIRED <a href="http://www.simpsonscardboard.com/" targ
Thu, October 13, 2016
Marsupials Are People Too, You Animals
The whole of Australia is yet again angry with Russell. Andy tries to deflect them with Koala Facts. Yasmine thinks Russell should go down for his crimes. The Material team hold an intervention with a Galaxy Note 7 user. This week we pour one out for the Note 7, a phone who's star just burnt too bright. The modern day Icarus, whose goals were too lofty, whose flight just too high. We'll miss thee oh noble phone. Also Android 7.1, Google Chrome and Project Fi! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Indeed Prime : Let top tech companies apply to you. Sign up and receive $5k when you land your dream job. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Australian Koala Foundation Feeding a farting wombat - Natural World 2016: Episode 5 Preview - BBC Two - YouTube Fitbit Charge 2™ Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane - The Verge We’re up to seven reports of “safe” Galaxy Note 7s exploding [Update #3] | Ars Technica Galaxy Note7 Safety Recall and Exchange Program Samsung Sent us a "Note 7 Return Kit" with a Thermally-Insulated Box and Safety Gloves Chrome Update: High CPU, RAM usage soon a thing of the past | BGR Coming soon: Android 7.1 Developer Preview | Android Developers Blog Iride UI - Icon Pack - Android Apps on Google Play Introducing Project Fi’s group plan <h
Thu, October 06, 2016
GARPETS: It's Like Carpet For Your Face, Hanging Live On The Line!
You might be asking yourself...how did I get into this situation? Well you're not alone! Our intrepid hosts asks themselves the very same questions as they record this episode LIVE. If you missed it, or you prefer the audio version then this is the show for you. If you had no idea we did a video, there's a link for you in the show notes :) In terms of content: we run down all things Google Event: Pixel, Home, Chromecast, Daydream...and of course Garpet for your Gsuite. Don't pretend you haven't been thinking of tiling your walls with Google's new Daydream headset! It comes in different colours too! One for the floor...one for the wall...one for the ceiling because at this point, ok, it's a little insane. This episode of Material is sponsored by: HelpSpot : The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code MATERIAL. Indeed Prime : Let top tech companies apply to you. Sign up and receive $5k when you land your dream job. Links and Show Notes: Watch the Live Episode on YouTube Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership #madebygoogle - YouTube This link starts the Google hardware event video 25 minutes in, so you don't have to stare at the "The live stream will begin shortly" screen for 25 min. You're welcome. Made by Google Devices from Google. Pixel + Pixel XL versus Nexus 5X + 6P: Google's new phones compared, to scale | Android Central Big Pixel and baby Pixel side-by-side, in context. The Google Phone The inside story of Goog
Thu, September 29, 2016
Route 66
Russell comes to the end of his Noteworthy journey. Yasmine shines a bright light on the Google Assistant while it sweats uncomfortably. Andy dreams big about October 4th. That's right it's been a HUGE week since our last episode aired filled with product releases and rumours. We also have some cool news to share: Our next episode will be aired LIVE ON THE LINE mere hours after the Google event. Watch us react, watch us flounder, heck even watch us sweat under the heat that is studio lighting as we dissect everything Google announces on October the 4th. This episode is not to be missed! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Indeed Prime : Let top tech companies apply to you. Sign up and receive $5k when you land your dream job. Links and Show Notes: Live Episode Next Week! Subscribe on YouTube Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Chris Choate on Twitter: "@materialpodcast: y'all are the best! @rustyshelf actually inadvertently said "Kirkendoll" which is how it's pronounced. #yeehaw 🙂" RussellWasRight Google's 18th Birthday Android on Twitter: "8 epic years. Naturally, we're celebrating with some of our favorite treats. #Android https://t.co/t2GPZWSCJj" Android Cake Allo's weird SMS support explained, and other answers <a href="https://googleblo
Thu, September 22, 2016
The Year of the Llama
Russell learns about just how delicious Astronaut Ice Cream is while he waits for his new Note 7 to arrive. Yasmine gets angry at the Google Keyboard. Andy makes a shocking discovery inside Youtube. Of course we also discuss the upcoming October 4th Google Event. GET HYPE PEOPLES! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Indeed Prime : Let top tech companies apply to you. Sign up and receive $5k when you land your dream job. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Evan Blass on Twitter: "Hello, Allo (launches this week)." Cornish Pasty Co. » History Samsung confirms that revised Galaxy Note7s will feature green battery icons in multiple places after software update Lee Ball on Twitter: "Oi! @rustyshelf us Brits CAN bake. We just can't BBQ. Sorry about that." Chris Choate on Twitter: "I know this is at least a week passé, @materialpodcast , but I'd love to hear you pronounce the street in #Houston called "Kuykendahl."" Oct. 4 – Google Google on Twitter: "October is coming. #madebygoogle https://t.co/UNMr2cJXhk https://t.co/LzyswaEBjh" Google: Oct. 4 - YouTube Watch a search box rectangle turn into a phone-shaped rectangle! Non-blurry photos of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL leak Official Google Blog: See more, plan less – try Google Trips Behind the scenes of Pokémon Go (John Hanke, CEO, Niantic) - Recode Decode, hosted by Kara Swisher
Thu, September 15, 2016
Chuck Who? Please, he's 1/4 of a Ruth Porat.
Andy is upset about some kind of cooking program? Yasmine is letting her Electrons Slack off. Russell becomes an explosives expert. Former Material Hosts are launched to stratospheric heights. Finally Google's CFO is bad ass. BAD. ASS. Also drone delivered burritos being attacked by hawks. No Really. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Electron - Build cross platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Paul Betts on Twitter: "hi we completely rewrote the Slack Mac app in Electron and it's way better and now you can all try it: https://t.co/qItdSxiLAo" Google Developers on Twitter: "We’re celebrating #ProgrammersDay by joining our partner @GA and #ilooklikeadeveloper https://t.co/uJJKoL01Kh https://t.co/NshjotjGSf" Annyce Davis on Twitter: "What's my passion? Being on the forefront of change, where anything is possible. #ilooklikeadeveloper @googledevs https://t.co/Wt0gBvY6qL" Material Podcast - Android Edition Sticker Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 Recall Is a Nightmare So Far Note to Shelf: My Note 7 Experience – Medium Everybody calm down: that Brooklyn Note7 explosion reported by the NY Post was actually a Galaxy Core Prime Press Release – FAA Statement on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices Passenger information on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 | EASA <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/matthewzeitlin/samsung-lost-an-entire-hp-in-market-value?utm_term=.scxxl8mKk#.tdO9Y6Rj0" t
Thu, September 08, 2016
Tick Tick Boom!
Yasmine gives up on mailing our listeners 100s of stickers, and decides to sell them instead. Russell has an explosive story. Andy takes a hit for the team and embarks on a quest to get a Book about Yoga. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. HelpSpot : The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code MATERIAL. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Material Podcast - Android Edition - Sticker Mule Marc and Russells Project Assets You too can build an iPhone app in 50 minutes live on stage, or at least steal all our code and designs and do it in 50 seconds! Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Explodes In Winthrop, Paramedics Say « CBS Boston Note 7 ASPLODES in Australia [Statement] Samsung Will Replace Current Note7 with New One – Samsung Newsroom Samsung Establishes U.S. Product Exchange Program for Galaxy Note7 - Samsung Newsroom Google confirms the end of its modular Project Ara smartphone | The Verge <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com.au/nest-platform-team-going-to-google-2016-
Thu, September 01, 2016
Side Loaded Experts
Russell is replaced by an actual expert. Yasmine gets excited for native night mode. Andy nerds out about more camera stuff. All the best from the world of Google beamed right into your ears. It's the greatest Material yet! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ HelpSpot : The most comprehensive and flexible help desk software around. Get 10% off with the code MATERIAL. Guest Starring: Annyce Davis Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Annyce Davis | Google Experts | Experts | Google Developers Annyce Davis (@brwngrldev) | Twitter Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: ".@marcedwards stole @rustyshelf, don't worry @materialpodcast listenerds, we have a special guest co-host lined up! https://t.co/DYxdK2EsLI" Night Mode Enabler - Android Apps on Google Play Footej Camera Official Google Blog: Search is a Jack of all trades Project Fi's WiFi Assistant is coming to all Nexus devices in the US, Canada, the UK, and more Google Recruiting Web Stars, Hulu for Virtual Reality Push - Bloomberg Tango Material #47: Removed Your Head In Daydream? No Donuts For You! - Relay FM Moving Chrome apps to desktop apps is now easy, thanks to Electron Chrome Progressive Web Apps | Google Developers <
Thu, August 25, 2016
Scratch And Sniff Snickers
Russell makes a Note, then makes six more. Yasmine's outruns a haboob even though her Nougat joke making license has expired. Andy turns an odd shade of Fuchsia. We also attempt to pronounce German town names, because at this point, why the heck not? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Trying to outrun the HABOOB! Clear skies on the right, dust on the left. https://t.co/Z6DPC8pXsy" Mike Olbinski on Twitter: "Big ol’ dust storm that hit downtown Phoenix earlier. #azwx @JimCantore @weatherchannel @reedtimmerTVN https://t.co/fgC26KxKvQ" Android Apps, Instant and Everywhere with Yasmine Evjen - PHX Android / GDGPhoenix (Phoenix, AZ) - Meetup Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Samsung US Andy Ihnatko on Twitter: "I finally got Nougat tonight, though I was forced to sidestep Google. https://t.co/Oz0b99d5rZ" Android – Nougat Taking the final wrapper off of Android 7.0 Nougat | Android Developers Blog Android 7.0 for Developers | Android Developers fuchsia Git repositories - Git at Google Gitiles Google is working on a new operating system named Fuchsia - The Verge The repo at https://fuchsia.googlesource.com reveals a rather interesting UI sto... | Hacker News
Thu, August 18, 2016
Knock Knock. Who's there? The Material Trio!
Andy falls hard for the Nvidia Shield. Russell pines for his in transit Note 7. Yasmine just wants someone to answer her Duo calls. There's also some uncomfortable revelations about just who is in who's address book. Material, your source of weekly Google Drama all packed into one neat little bow. A bow that's delivered right to your podcast app of choice. A bow it takes only a few taps to unpack. Honest question...why are you still reading these show notes? I'm really not going anywhere with this analogy it's just me filling in time while this episode uploads. Yes I have slow Internet, but I'm not the stubborn one still reading am I? What's that, you're going to stop...I dare you! I double dare you! Ha, you're still reading. I could literally type anything into this box and you'd keep on reading. I LOVE SHOW NOTES, ULTIMATE POWER. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Best podcast app for Android | Android Central The best podcast app for Android | The Verge GO FOR THE GOLD!!!! Membership - Relay FM HDHomeRun - Watch TV anywhere in your home NVIDIA SHIELD - Android TV Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review: Best New Android Phone - WSJ Official Google Blog: Meet Google Duo, a simple 1-to-1 video calling app for everyone Google Duo - Android Apps on Google Play Google Allo - Android Apps on Google Play Hangouts On Air moving from Google+ to YouTube Live - YouTube Help
Thu, August 11, 2016
Koala Powered Fridge Olympics
Yasmine finally acknowledges that Russell did one thing right, just the one thing though. Andy tries not to mention the 'O' word, running in five circles around it instead. Russell pulls the old 'you made this thing?', 'I made this thing' trick. Yes kids, it's yet another fun filled episode of Material Podcast! Your one stop shop that you listen to while you get your mop chopped. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Best podcast app for iPhone | iMore Pocket Casts is the best podcast app for iPhone. It offers not only an amazing discovery and listening experience, but also plays video podcasts and offers cross-platform support for Android. Pocket Casts Is the Podcast App Every iPhone User Needs | WIRED Chris Lacy on Twitter: "@rustyshelf @YasmineEvjen @Ihnatko latest beta has a treat for y'all. Long press "Nougat style" All Apps setting 😀 https://t.co/jqRzKWRdAI" “Tasty Treats” graphic designer t-shirt by Virginia Poltrack. | Cotton Bureau: hand-picked tees, tanks, and hoodies for people of all ages. Submit yours today. Official Google Blog: Go bananas for the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games Google Photos: Free Up Space - YouTube Official Google Blog: Let Google be your guide to Rio de Janeiro Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "For now, Rio 2016 secures a spot in replacing All Apps. Can't stop swiping up Action Launcher, can opening sound. 🙌 https://t.co/7GxHYFa8hl" Official Google Blog: Explore Rio from every angle Rio: Beyond the Map - Google Arts & Culture <a href="https://www.relay.fm/membership" target="
Thu, August 04, 2016
Titles Are Hard
Samsung launches a phone. Russell is in love. Yasmine hates touching whiz. Andy fawns over the specs. Our intrepid team also talks about launchers, family sharing and ventures into some new rumour territory. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Podcast Digest: TPD 101 - Yasmine Evjen from Material The Podcast Digest: TPD 78 - Andy Ihnatko from Chicago Sun Times The Podcast Digest: TPD 75 - Russell Ivanovic from PocketCasts and Material Official Google Blog: Google Play Family Library: Share what you love with the ones you love Specs showdown: Samsung Galaxy Note7 vs Note 5, S7 Edge, and Nexus 6P The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is official with a Snapdragon 820, 5.7-inch curved AMOLED, iris scanner, and more Samsung Gear IconX Release Date, Price and Specs - CNET They're small buds that combine fitness tracking with Blu
Thu, July 28, 2016
Ihnatko Atsume
Yasmine goes deep into stealth mode and poses as an iOS Developer. Andy has new phones, again. Russell finally remembers to submit his work to the teacher. In a huge surprise to all of us, it turns out that we are indeed beloved all around the world. We also talk about spam calls, Google Maps and what it means to be truly Motorola-ey. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Yasmine records @materialpodcast from Arizona, @Ihnatko from Boston, and @rustyshelf from Australia. 🌵🐿️🐨 Where do you listen? #wwmaterial Material Podcast on Twitter: "Beatnik @Ihnatko https://t.co/D9VyE7SuLs" Dan Sandler on Twitter: "Just now caught up with this week's @materialpodcast where they talk about #androidneko and, well, now I have some FEELINGS" App Camp For Girls on Twitter: "Our UX/UI expert, @YasmineEvjen, is showing us what makes apps function well! Is that a bit of Android green? 🤔 https://t.co/pBbHLamCYn" App Camp For Girls Less Than or Equal - Relay FM Prisma - Android Apps on Google Play <
Thu, July 21, 2016
He Who Controls The Sausage Controls The Vote
Andy has an NVIDIA Shield. Yasmine tries to pronounce Neko Atsume. Russell finally has official Android apps on his Chromebook. Also more Android Nougat talk and the Americans try to get political. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Fake Pokémon Go app on Google Play infects phones with screenlocker | Ars Technica NVIDIA SHIELD Razer Forge TV - Android™ Gaming in Your Living Room Google launches final Android Nougat Developer Preview | TechCrunch How to activate Android 7.0 Nougat's cat mini-game Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector - Android Apps on Google Play The Secret Games Hiding Inside Your Phone - Nat and Lo - YouTube Official Google Blog: A voice for everyone in 2016
Thu, July 14, 2016
Pokémon No Go
Yasmine discovers a fan in Minnesota. Andy gets himself a bargain. Russell is angry about privacy myths. Also: do you dare to believe you will wear Google made Android Wear on your wrist and not your hair? Plus Pokemon. Of course. Deal with it. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership How to Pronounce Nougat - YouTube Exclusive: These could be Google's upcoming Android Wear smartwatches Google Now on Tap update adds app translation, barcode/QR scanner, and more | 9to5Google The truth about pokemon tokens Permissions update – Pokémon GO How Google Is Quietly Benefiting From Pokémon Go's Success - Fortune
Thu, July 07, 2016
Wireless and Chill
Apparently America Brexited a while back and they are still celebrating, typical Yanks, am I right Europeans? Sorry America, I get it, you're happy and you get a day off. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A...am I doing it right? So today we answer your listener questions, because we know you'd never quit us. No really...you wouldn't, right? Good...not that we were worried or anything. Come for the questions and answers, stay for the stories about the impeccable timing of Yasmine's parents. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 30, 2016
Randine Rocks Your Blok Party
Andy's back from a long train ride. Russell has a Chromebook. Yasmine is excited about Bloks again. Is this show trending? Only one way to find out Google "what is Randine and is she randmean?" right this second! No really. Open The Google. Go to search. Type in that exact phrase. This is your homework. LISTENERD ARMY DEPLOY! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Black Girls Code Is Moving Into Google's New York Offices | Fast Company | Business + Innovation HP News - HP expands Chromebook lineup with touch to power your favorite apps We asked developers what they think about Android apps on Chrome OS | Greenbot Project Bloks - Creating a development platform for tangible programming Stop Using Google Trends — Medium
Thu, June 23, 2016
Up All Night To Get Yucky
Andy's on assignment at an IOT conference. Yasmine's in a password heaven. Russell is a Material Girl in a Virtual World. What happens next will shock you. Also our first look at the One Plus 3. Who is it for? Does it equal four? If you throw it would you yell FORE? So many questions...but will we have answers? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Vive | Home Tilt Brush: Painting from a new perspective - YouTube https://youtu.be/TckqNdrdbgk Samsung Shows Dedication to IoT with $1.2 Billion Investment and R&D – Samsung Newsroom New Google Prompt two-factor authentication method is built into Android, available on iOS | 9to5Google Chrome OS Systems Supporting Android Apps - The Chromium Projects Official Google Blog: I’m Feeling Yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google <a href="https://oneplus.net/3" ta
Thu, June 16, 2016
World Wide Throwing Shade Conference
OK Google, what's that in my viewfinder? Google Photos? Oh no, that's the new Apple Photo Memories. Yes, we talk DUB DUB. Yes, we're an Android show. Make sure you stock up on some Vitamin D, there is some shade being thrown. This episode of Material is sponsored by: CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Apple's iOS 10 plays catch up to Google - CNET Goodbye Obamaberry, hello Obamadroid | Ars Technica Inside Search: Now on Tap update: Text Select and Image Search Twitter is now under more pressure to sell — perhaps to Google - Business Insider Android and iOS Keyboard Shortcuts You Shouldn’t Live Without | WIRED Apple - Support - Manuals
Thu, June 09, 2016
LIVE ON THE LINE!
Can we say that on the air? Live, raw, and uncut. For all those listenerds who have been begging us to do a video episode, this one is for you! Recorded using Hangouts on Air and streamed live to YouTube this was an episode not to miss. That said if you did miss it, we got you covered, hit the YouTube link below! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 360AnDev : Denver's First Android Developer Conference. Use the promo code MATERIAL to get 15% off your ticket. Offer valid until June 30. Links and Show Notes: Material Episode 50 Live Recording - YouTube Hands Free Payments Tony Fadell leaving Nest Who is Marwan Fawaz and can he get Nest back on track? Welcome to Magenta! Magenta drops its first track Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 02, 2016
Death. Taxes. Andy's Analogies
Andy's Analogy Death Toll climbs to 51. Russell gives Spaces a meh. Yasmine literally walks out on the show. Plus some AI and Google Home goodness to warm your cold, dark hearts. Yes yes, we know, show 49 is about as exciting as a new Hangouts update. But, dear listener, are you ready for episode 50, OUR LIVE VIDEO EXTRAVAGANZA?! We sure as heck hope so. Follow @materialpodcast on Twitter for more information about when and where you can watch it! This episode of Material is sponsored by: ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Official Google Blog: Introducing Spaces, a tool for small group sharing Ray Kurzweil is building a chatbot for Google | The Verge Google Enlists Artists To Make Bots Feel Like Friends | Fast Company | Business + Innovation Google Home’s Little Secret — The Information Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "When you post the same sticker a 100 times because there is no success message or indicator on Spaces. https://t.co/zCb
Mon, May 30, 2016
I/O Bonus Episode!
Today dear listener we go all Santa Clause on your heinies and bring you a special post I/O episode featuring some interviews we recorded live from the event. Whether you're interested in the dulcet tones of Nick Butcher, or you just want to rock out with a cube painting robot, we have you covered in this weeks special episode. Normal services will resume as per usual later this week. Don't anybody go panicking on us! Links and Show Notes: This episode features: - A Nerd Filled Amphitheatre - Nick Butcher - Google Spaces - Project Loon - Project Loon Balloon - Google Cast - A Dancing Robot Painter - @kaushikgopal - Podcasting In Cars Before It Was Cool - Yasmine and Android enjoy a beer Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 26, 2016
Removed Your Head In Daydream? No Donuts For You!
Google is hurtling head first into the world of VR. But behind the news, what's actually going on? To find out the Material Crew are joined by two Senior Designers and Prototypers from the Google VR Daydream team. Where did this interesting new project come from? Where is it going? And just what interesting things have Manuel and Robbie tried so far during their experimentation phase? There's only one place to find out, and only one way to know. Tune in to this weeks episode in stereoscopic 3D* sound! *N.B. Much like cake, reliably built British cars and IOU notes from your friends, the 3D is a lie. But you know, at least you found out because you read all the way to the end. Yay you! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. Guest Starring: Manuel Clément and Robbie Tilton Links and Show Notes: Daydream Daydream Labs: Lessons Learned from VR Prototyping - Google I/O 2016 Video Manuel Clément - Twitter Robbie Tilton - Twitter Derive insight from images with Cloud Vision API Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Suppor
Thu, May 19, 2016
Live From The Plex
Russell and Yasmine brave the heat at Google I/O to bring you the latest news from the ground. Meanwhile Andy (to ensure no one can take out the entire Material Crew in one go) remains steadfastly at home in air conditioned comfort. Google Assistant, Google Home, Allo, Duo, VR and so much more on this weeks Material...recorded FROM THE GOOGLE PLEX. That's right kids, we snuck in to get all the greatest scoops just for you! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 12, 2016
I'm Feeling Lucky
Russell gives listenerds the shirt off his back. Yasmine buys a sticker cannon. Andy auditions for Google's new Romance AI 3000 position. Also not sure if you noticed, but I/O is coming, unlike winter, which takes foreeeevveeeerrrrr. SO GET HYPE PEOPLE OF GOOGLE LAND, IT'S HAPPENING! Yeah we also mention nutties, AGAIN. #dealwithit #sorrynotsorry This episode of Material is sponsored by: ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Yasmine on All About Android Andy on Daily Tech News Show Russell on Apgrejd Google is building a new hardware division under former Motorola chief Rick Osterloh Ex-Darpa Head Regina Dugan Leaves Google for Facebook Google I/O 2016 On June 9, Lenovo Will Show Off New Moto Products and First Project Tango Phone Google Is Feeding Romance Novels To Its Artificial Intelligence Engine To Make Its Products More Conversational Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Materi
Thu, May 05, 2016
Pineapple Jalapeños
Andy shoots up a wedding while wearing a spy cam. Yasmine hunts for her lost nutties. It begins to dawn on Russell that he's now the least professional host on this show. On the Google side of the fence: onHub updates, Camera updates, Keyboard updates, even your ex now updates. Too soon? Sorry. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Yasmine gets Andy’s old backdrop Nutties arrive, should Yasmine eat them all or save some for listeners? Molly Wood knows who we are! Apple’s Senior VP of Worldwide Product Marketing is a PocketCasts user? The Android N preview version of Google Camera is now available in Google Play Google Keyboard Gets A Huge Update To v5.0 With One-Handed Mode, Optional Key Borders, New Gestures, And More Google Handwriting Input Drawing and sending emoji via Android Wear SwiftKey OnHub Supports Home Automation Via IFTTT After Latest Software Update Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send
Thu, April 28, 2016
Aw, Nuts!
Andy has a secret package he opens live on air. Yasmine tips her hat to two podcasting greats. Russell makes a horrible joke at the end of the show. That's right kids, it's this weeks episode of your 2nd favourite podcast, Material! Of course there's Google I/O news, the ending of an 11 year court case (that's almost as old as some of you!) and the death of a beloved app is remembered. Also be warned, this episode will make you hungry. Like really, really hungry. Please don't get hangry at those around you, your not yourself on an empty stomach. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. CuriosityStream : The world’s first, ad-free nonfiction streaming service. Use the code RELAYFM to get two months free. Links and Show Notes: Mysterious Package Nutties Candy Box Nutties Candy Google I/O 2016 schedule posted with several VR sessions, keynote at 10 AM on Wed, May 18 Introducing MODE: Snap-and-swap watch bands designed for Android Wear Google wins copyright battle over books Buzz Out Loud Dispatch by Molly Wood Report: Google developing ‘Area 120,’ an in-house startup incubator to keep talent from leaving Android’s popular Fenix Twitter client out of API tokens, pulled from the Play Store Falcon Pro Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ma
Thu, April 21, 2016
Blah Blah Blah. Subscribe on Google Play Music
Material shirts from material purchased with your material start to materialise onto people's chests. Andy dives deeper into Airplay. Russell moves into a new paper based eco-friendly home. Yasmine wants to watch the world burn. Tony Fadell's chickens come home to Nest which is making some people at Alphabet feel Vic. Also Google Play Podcasts, like way too loud, please guys, keep the noise down already. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: The Material hosts in their Material shirts Material Podcast on Google Play Music CloudPlayer The only way to get Google’s awesome new app that lets you control your phone by voice Reality Hacker VR for colorblind Welcome to Google Play Music, the podcast episode Find time for your goals with Google Calendar New ways to plan your vacation while on the go Here are some of the brutal memes Googlers created about Tony Fadell and Nest Insiders reveal the worst things about working for Google Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message.</str
Thu, April 14, 2016
Who cleans the self-driving car?
Yasmine outlines her next demand of Google. Andy gets creepy with a metronome. Russell dreams of scaling mountains. Then of course there's the HTC 10, Android Wear watch faces and Google's renewed push into accessibility. I pity da fool that even attempts to skip this episode. Slay in Material. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Google expanding self-driving vehicle testing to Phoenix, Arizona The Phoenix Haboob of July 5th, 2011 Andy’s Selfie Stick Adapter Buy Andy’s selfie Stick Adapter - Amazon Evoluent Vertical Mouse HTC 10 announced: a modern phone with familiar design The HTC 10 ships with native AirPlay audio streaming support, a first for an Android device CloudPlayer - AirPlay support on Android Designing Beautiful Android Wear Watch Faces Just Got Much Easier Face Maker: A Personalization Love Story ustwo Face Maker - Google Play Store Building more accessible technology Google Announces Voice Access Beta—Control Your Phone Completely By Voice Accessibility Scanner - Google Play Store Accessible images for everyone - Twitter The complete list of 'OK, Google' commands Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/mate
Thu, April 07, 2016
I'm singing!
The Power of Material is proven once and for all, as Google bows to Yasmine's will. We discover Andy has a podcast about Hamilton. Russell brags that he totally gets exercise and stuff. And of course we discuss Google's new voice, their amazing track record at buying companies and whether or not robots can feel pain. Oh and Yasmine sings at the end of the show. This is what happens kids if you leave more in your local recording than you perhaps should. MU HA HA HA HA HA. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Yasmine is going to Google I/O 16! Pod4Ham is a podcast that’s all about the musical Hamilton Android Auto naan-kuh-taa-ee Nutties Google gives its search app a new voice The Google App’s New Voice - #NatAndLo Ep 12 15 Demos Of The Google App’s New Voice - #NatAndLo Google shocked this man by offering sympathy on the death of his father Microsoft silences its new A.I. bot Tay, after Twitter users teach it racism AlphaGo Tilt Brush: painting from a new perspective Google’s Parent Company Turns Up the Heat on Its Moonshots: Make Money or Else Google Puts Boston Dynamics Up for Sale in Robotics Retreat Brutal Nest assessment from a person who says they're an engineer there We're hearing about troubles at Nest, the smart-home company Google bought for $3.2 billion Google announced that as of May 15, it will killswitch all
Thu, March 31, 2016
I/O Lasagna for One
Yasmine isn't crying, it's just been raining on her face. Could it be that Russell will end up making Lasagna for one at Google I/O? Andy is unsurprisingly excited about camera filters. Our brave adventurers also discuss Sundar Pichai and Russell has a shocking Smart Watch revelation that hits you right in the face. What time is it? Do you need a hand? Do these puns tick you off? You should watch out for them. They sometimes get complicated. Wait a second, do you know leather or not strapping these jokes on like this will make the Relay FM CMS buckle? Ok, ok. I relent. It's Material Podcast time kiddo's! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: I'm Not Crying - Flight Of The Conchords Gear S2 Today we’re making the Nik Collection available to everyone, for free. Download Nik Collection Andy’s Nik Filter Yosemite Image Andy’s Nik Filters This is Android N’s freeform window mode Searching for Sundar Pichai by Mat Honan Pichai unveiled Cardboard before seeing the final design Win a Trip to Google I/O 2016 - Android Experiments Challenge Ink Space Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com <stro
Thu, March 24, 2016
Yak Yak Take It Back
Russell finally finds his Hangouts app. Yasmine has triumphantly found Andy, who is, as luck would have it, alive. What was his 'holiday' like? Tune in to find out. And yes, there's some Google in here too. 5X Camera surprises. Google Now changes. Google Cast finally gets the marketing right and did Google do some Good Evil? Ethics aye! Bet you never saw that one coming. Oh, and Material t-shirts are about to go out of print! Get your limited edition one right here kids: Material Shirty McShirtFace This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Last chance to buy a Material Podcast Shirt! Russell finds a Mac Hangouts App Andy's 5X Yosemite Picture Prevent Google Now From Showing Stories From Sites or Topics You Don't Like Introducing the VIZIO P-Series display with Google Cast Meet Google Cast How Vizio and Google radically reinvented the TV How can we understand power networks within conflict? Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - <a href="htt
Thu, March 17, 2016
Whaaaaaaat?
Android N! New! Naughty! Nifty! Nasty! Nauseating! Nutty! Nougatey Nutella! Google may have tried an exploratory curve ball last week by announcing it just after our illustrious superhero's recorded, but our brave crew regrouped and had the last laugh this week as they deep dive in into N and throw this overstretched metaphor of a ball right back at The Plex. Somehow amid all the excitement they also managed to cover Russell's shiny new S7 Edge and the perils of making money on the Google Play store. So Dear Listener, if that is in fact your real name, why are you still reading this description? Buy yourself a Material t-shirt, load up your favourite pod-catcher (it's Pocket Casts right, please say it's Pocket Casts?) and indulge yourself in a true feast for the ears. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Buy a Material Podcast Shirt, get it in time for Google IO! Android Beta Program Android N Beta, bugs happen Download the Android N Wallpaper The Android N name guessing begins Nutter Butter Nutella Nerds (candy) Quick Look At Android N: Five Sweet New Features (Video) Android N Features: everything you need to know iA Writer - Android Update - Blog iA Writer - Google Play Store Daydream in Android 4.2 DashClock Widget Whaaat. Galaxy S7: Champagne Calls - YouTube Video Samsung Galaxy S7 Review <a href="http
Thu, March 10, 2016
#OneDayIWill Buy a Material Shirt
It's a Material world, and you can all take our new Material shirts for a whirl. No need to hurl, we also unfurl...dammit. Rhyming is hard. Raspberry Pi 3. International Womens Day. Google I/O. Project Fi comes to town and that ain't no lie, that's right guy, it's extra fly. Dammit it I did it again. I can hear Britney now "I told you so, heck I even put it in song form years ago". Yes Britney, we know Britney. Oh baby baby, I really should have let you go. Google blindsided us post recording with Android N (well played Google, well played indeed), but don't worry, next weeks show will be our in depth analysis of it! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Virginia Poltrack Links and Show Notes: Become a Material supporter and receive discount code! Buy a Material Podcast Shirt Watch the Material crew Androidification Process - YouTube Google I/O 2016 Application - Closes March 10, 2016 at 5:00PM PST. Raspberry Pi 3 Project Fi ditches invites in the U.S., offers Nexus 5X for $199 with signup #OneDayIWill #OneDayIWill - Twitter Women Techmakers Women Techmakers Global Event Series Celebrating International Women's Day Virginia Poltrack - Twitter Virginia Poltrack’s Work What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! <a href="http://www.extras
Thu, March 03, 2016
Real Material Money
Russell has a run-in with a furry critter. Yasmine gets glassed. Andy upgrades his visuals for our audio podcast. The LG G5 sweats under the heat of our intense spotlight, while the LG Rolling Bot rolls into our hearts and laser points at our feels. Philanthropy takes another victim...this time the Father of Search Amit Singhal. Last but not least the Material crew decide to use your chests for their evil advertising plans...what happens next will (probably not) shock you (in the least). This episode of Material is sponsored by: ITProTV : IT training you can access anywhere, any time. Use code MATERIAL30 to try it free for 7 days and save 30% off the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Become a Material supporter and receive upcoming t-shirt sneak peek and discount code! Andy’s New Background and bell Koala emerges from fridge Yasmine wears Google Glass for the first time Google I/O 2016 Website is live - Registration starts March 8th LG G5 Modules - YouTube LG 360 Cam and VR The LG Rolling Bot Is A BB-8 For Your Home In-Depth Look - Keeping You Always on Track: The Always-On Display of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Amit Singhal, The Head Of Google Search, To Leave The Company For Philanthropic Purposes Google Search King Amit Singhal Retiring, Artificial Intelligence Research Head Taking Over Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two!<
Thu, February 25, 2016
What's a Hamilton?
Do Yasmine's valiant efforts to Tap'n'Pay all the live long day finally pay off? Did Andy's wish to get tickets to whatever on earth a 'Hamilton' is work? Does Russell even lift, bro? All these questions answered and more as we tackle conversion, encryption and Mobile World Congress! TL;DL? Ha ha not likely. If you dust off the Oxford English Dictionary and look for 'Brevity' you won't find Material Podcast there. It prefers to hang out in the cool section with Latin words like 'gravitas'. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Android animation when you Tap 10 on Android Pay Rewards A new member added to the family! Google and phone carriers are teaming up on a better messaging service Google CEO Finally Chimes In on FBI Encryption Case, Says He Agrees with Apple Android Central’s Mobile World Congress Coverage Let's just take a second to recognize that Samsung made the Galaxy S7 slightly thicker for a LARGER BATTERY, and reduced camera hump. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge bring refinement to a proven design Mark Zuckerberg joins Samsung on the stage LG G5 Modules - YouTube Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - <a href="https:/
Thu, February 18, 2016
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The Rick Roller is outed. And shamed. And maybe harassed just a little. Not that he's bitter and writing the show notes or anything. Yasmine is showered in burritos. Andy's secret is out. Android and piano's get together in this brave new marketing world. And you too can become an Android Developer with this one simple trick Developers don't want you to know! Come for the Android stories, stay to the end to enjoy your own piece of Australiana courtesy of Yasmine's new found fusion accent and the countries national obsession with smuggling small birds...if you dare. No really, it's quite juicy, you should totally listen past the end theme jingle. Don't be that person who gets up before the credits are done and misses the AMAZING MOVIE ENDING. And don't you dare press that skip button, only those who listen to our entire show are allowed to hear the ending. "Ha you can't make me!" you're thinking out loud, well jokes on you, because you've read this paragraph so it's legally binding. That's right kids, you dun got lawyered. BOOM. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘MATERIAL’ for 10% off. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: This is Andy's Hat Project Fi Google buys Yasmine a burrito Andy Ihnatko on The Podcast Digest Android: Monotune Cc cccccccc. #CccCccCccc How to export My Tracks data Google Fit on Android Wear Google launches Android Studio 2.0 beta Running "Hello World" in Android Studio Video Start Developing for Android | Pluralsight Android Development for Beginners <a href="https://twitter.com/rustyshelf/status/6990716
Thu, February 11, 2016
Material The VR Musical
Andy gets a new hat. Rusty gets a Pixel-C. The Great Android Auto Install of 2016 is finally completed. Yasmine loves virtual reality, as does Andy...but can Russell be a convert? He tries the Samsung Gear VR...what happens next will shock you. No, that's not clickbait, there's no links. I mean you can click here...if you have a mouse...I guess...but we don't make money from that. Easy there Mrs ClickHappy. Woah there Clicky McClickinson. If you really want to click on things that bad go click our sponsor link! Click it. Click it good. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: This is Andy's Hat - No, really Andy's Hat Yasmine makes her family pull over for Android Auto Pixel C Adapter Cables for Russell's Installation Russell's Android Auto Final Result Ram Mounts Samsung Gear VR 1Password 6 Google Security Checkup Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 04, 2016
The Andy And Yasmine Interrupting Show
Andy finds a solution for his 5X Camera woes. Russell attempts to finally install Android Auto. Yasmine is excited about I/O and has a new furry friend. Google pays cash money to researchers and RUUUUMMMOOOOOURS. You love them. Admit it This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘MATERIAL’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Koala or Hat? Yasmine’s fancy recorder Users get RickRolled for the first time! Russell tries to install Android Auto OK Google vs Siri, which does better with Spanglish? Ok Google, is Foster’s Australian for beer? Alphabet Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Results Alphabet Becomes The Most Valuable Public Company In The World Thursday, January 28, 2016 Google Security Rewards - 2015 Year in Review Google Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) Rules Report: Google to Take Top-To-Bottom “Apple-Like” Control Over Nexus Line Andy fixes Nexus 5X Camera Problems Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - <a h
Thu, January 28, 2016
You Phone Too Hard
Russell sneakily recorded a podcast with someone else, so did Yasmine. Will Andy be next? The Chromecast is put to good use by a prankster who has unusual taste in music. Andy covers Rick Astley. Inbox becomes wInbox, play games plays games by dropping a plus and Google's secrets get thrown out on the lawn for all to see! All this and more in our SPECIAL 30th Anniversary episode. Yes, yes, we know, we are like one of those annoying couples that celebrates random milestones. Ask yourself this though: isn't true love meant fighting for? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’. Links and Show Notes: The Podcast Digest 75 - Russell Ivanovic from PocketCasts and Material Less Than or Equal with Yasmine Evjen Chromecast Audio The Great Chromecast Troll Google gives the Nexus 5X another price drop, now available from $299 on the Google Store The Great Nexus Race Inbox’s new quick search results mean you never have to dig around in your emails again Play Games Permissions are changing in 2016 Google Paid Apple $1 Billion to Keep Search Bar on iPhone Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - <a href="https://twitter.com/rustyshelf"
Thu, January 21, 2016
Slay In Material
The episode that Skype tried hard to suppress is here. What was so controversial that CNN wouldn't play it on air? I'd say tune in and find out, but let's face it, you all know I'm lying. Speaking of which, this week we get to the bottom of a long mystery: what exactly does Yasmine say when she ends the show? On the more boring side we talk Huawei Watch, Google Maps changes, an phone only experiment and news that has Russell falling off his chair. His CHAIR people. HIS CHAIR! Ok Google, play Material in Pocket Casts! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘MATERIAL’ for 10% off. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material20’ Links and Show Notes: Material Twitter Ending Question Huawei Watch Moto 360 v2 Google Maps Update Mobile First Experiment Google Play Promo Codes Tap 10 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 14, 2016
Jifting Socks
You know damn well that our hosts are hip to the young people. Between their baseball caps turned thusly, their hoodies and their hip startups they feels ya. That's why this week we debut a brand new segment 'Andy's Advice To The Youngs'. If you, dear young person, have been wondering why your career is as stagnant as your love life, then you need look no further. One dose of Andy's Advice to The Youngs per week will cure all your ills. Our hip trend-setting cats also discuss the demise of Motorola, recent tech developments, and what they are hoping to see at Google I/O. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Menswear made smarter. Use ‘material’ for 15% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Yasmine’s Pristine Slocks Shifty Jelly Slocks The Slack Sock The 100 best, most-interesting podcasts for 2016 Lenovo to phase out Motorola brand in favour of a unified phone division Ubiquity Fit Cat Secret Agent VPoltrack Google Now Has an Official Virtual Reality Boss to Take On Facebook’s Oculus Lytro Camera Project Tango Google Cardboard Pinterest Google's annual software fest kicks off May 18 Remix OS is Android for the desktop, and it works with nearly any PC Project Soli is using radar to enable new types of touchless interactions Project Jacquard - Gesture interactivity into any textile Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material <
Thu, January 07, 2016
Pocket Casts. Buttocks. Buttocks.
It's 2016 and your hosts are back and raring to go. Before they deep dive into CES and other Google news though, there's an important question to cover: What exactly did they do over the break and what have they spent their Relay FM millions on? The answers may shock you more than this show's title ever will. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Curbi : a parental control’s service that allows parents to manage smartphones and tablets. Squarespace : Build it beautiful. Use code ‘MATERIAL’ for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Selfie Stick It’s Pronounced JIF NOT GIF The VR View-Master is Google Cardboard for kids Huawei's Watch Jewel is all that sparkles and glistens Behold the gold: this is Google's latest Nexus 6P Google’s first Brillo and Weave partners introduced at CES Android Auto available on all Ford cars this year, including upgrades for last year’s models Andy’s New Beret Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 24, 2015
Mint Condition
It's the final Material for the year, so what do our beloved hosts have in store for you this week? Will they perform an Opera xmas miracle and give gifts to each and every one of their listeners? Well I'm not saying they will, but I'm also not saying they won't! Remember to use Apple Pay, and stay past the ending. Ho Ho Ho. Peace out listenerds! Links and Show Notes: Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Luminous Beings Are We - Mortuary Report Games Like Angry Birds Friends And Risk Hit The Chromecast Right Before The Holidays | TechCrunch You can score a $20 Best Buy e-gift card for using Android Pay on your Nexus before Dec. 31 | Android Central Android Mini Special Edition - Bingle Bear - Dead Zebra, Inc Shop
Thu, December 17, 2015
Santa Tractor
On today's fateful episode Yasmine loses her voice to foul treachery on the part of another Relay FM podcast. Which one is it? What do unicorns and tacos have to do with it? And is Android so insecure someone will steal this episode before you get to hear it? Only one way to find out! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Droidcon San Francisco : get 20% off by entering the offer code 'Material' at checkout. Valid until December 20th. Links and Show Notes: Android 6.0.1 arriving on Nexus devices, includes new emoji Inbox by Gmail makes it easier to share your trip summaries with friends and family The New Google Now on Android Wear The Pixel C was probably never supposed to run Android Less Than or Equal - Perspectives on various tech conferences Google Santa Tracker Find us Online Support The Show relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 10, 2015
Material Podcast: The Musical
Can it be?! Is this the episode that Andy finally returns to the Android fold? Is Yasmine really playing with lego the entire episode? Is Russell obsessed by a router he can't have? Does the team make any terrible puns about the Pixel-C? Only one way to know! Tune in to this weeks episode! Come for the discussion, stay past the closing credits for a once in a lifetime musical. No we mean it, it may literally happen only once in your lifetime. This episode of Material is sponsored by: The Sizzle : Get the most interesting and important tech news and info daily; direct to your inbox. One week free trial, no credit card required. Droidcon San Francisco : get 20% off by entering the offer code 'Material' at checkout. Valid until December 20th. Links and Show Notes: Project Fi Moto Maker The Verge Pixel-C Review Designing For Trolls Eric Schmidt on How to Build a Better Web OnHub Shells Nat & Lo's 20% Project Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 03, 2015
Matías Duarte: Material Design
On this weeks show we're joined by Matías Duarte, Vice President of Design at Google. We talk about everything from Material Design to how to camouflage LEGO against couches. Come to hear one of the world's most influential designers speak, stay for the quotes: “It’s no good to pump out gold bricks if you’re crushing the souls of tiny unicorns in the process” - Matías Duarte This episode of Material is sponsored by: Dropbox gives you the freedom to work on anything, from anywhere, with anyone you choose. Get started at Dropbox.com . Guest Starring: Matías Duarte Links and Show Notes: Matias Duarte on Twitter Matias Duarte on Google+ Making Material Design Video Material Design Guidelines Google Design WebOS Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 26, 2015
Trek Wars
The crew is shocked to learn that 22 episodes in they might be becoming friends...and what do all friends do at this point? Answer listener questions of course! And discuss Star Trek and Star Wars! In other news Yasmine buys a car definitely, probably, maybe just to get Android Auto. Happy Thanksgiving America! This episode is our turkey for you. Well it's not 'a turkey' it's great...no really. Come back. Download me already! This episode of Material is sponsored by: iStat Menus : An advanced system monitor for your menu bar. 14 Day Trial, 15% off your purchase. For a limited time only! Skala Preview : Pixel perfect, colour perfect design previews from Mac to iOS and Android. Links and Show Notes: Australian Huawei Nexus 6P owners starting to receive OTA update to fix Telstra 4G issues Amazon Music with Prime Music Android Auto Russell's Fancy Auto Setup Android Auto, partnering manufacturers and suppliers 1Password - Simple, Convenient Security Star Wars comes to Google - Awaken The Force Within Google Now - Star Trek and the Future of Voice Google Search starts indexing and letting users stream Android apps without matching web content The Best Deals We Can Find - Wirecutter Motorola Deals Samsung Deals Google donates to special needs education projects with every Android Pay purchase Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers <st
Thu, November 19, 2015
Drones Delivering Drones
Andy shows off his day and night iPad Pros (you see he only plays offence, never defence). Yasmine yells at Google. Microsoft runs away. Russell doesn't get Thanksgiving, but Google does. Knock knock. Who's there? Drone? Drone who? Drone't you know there's a package here for you! Thank you, thank you. We'll be here all week folks. Quite literally. You know these come out weekly right? But enough frivolity, grab your listenerd drinking game and join the fun! This episode of Material is sponsored by: iStat Menus : An advanced system monitor for your menu bar. 14 Day Trial, 15% off your purchase. For a limited time only! Skala Preview : Pixel perfect, colour perfect design previews from Mac to iOS and Android. Links and Show Notes: Andy’s Recording Material Setup iPad Pro Microsoft Fails to Deliver Tool for Bringing Android Apps to Windows Google Will Add The Ability To Downgrade Original Quality Photos To High Quality And Reclaim Space Wednesday, Nov. 18th Google Wing head 'anxious to get things done yesterday' FAA Names Earl Lawrence, Dave Vos Drone Registration Task Force Co-Chairs Google aims to begin drone package deliveries in 2017 Google Glass devs working on an audio based wearable Project Loon Get ahead this Thanksgiving with Google Maps Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message.
Thu, November 12, 2015
Fruit Salad. Yummy Yummy.
On this week's show we discover that the rumours of Andy's death have been greatly exaggerated. We meet the cutest little listenerd in the world, debate how to pronounce 'Heuer' and ask how long until the machines can finally read your mail and schedule all your appointments. Meanwhile Google and Apple lose their marbles. Like really lose them. Like I can't even levels of loss. Google open sources the tech behind their machine learning magic, and Apple brings Apple Music to Android. Lastly after discovering there's a 'listenerds' drinking game Yasmine drops the L bomb so many times that most of you should probably call in sick tomorrow. Maybe the next day too. Heck take the entire week off. Listenerd, listenerd, listenerd. WHAT A WEEK TO BE ALIVE LISTENERDS. WHAT. A. WEEK. TO. BE. ALIVE. Links and Show Notes: LastPass Material’s Youngest Listenerd NYT VR App Tech For Good: TOMS Turns to Virtual Reality to Inspire A New Generation of Givers Hands-on with the $1,500 Tag Heuer Connected smartwatch Computer, respond to this email. TensorFlow, Google’s Open Source AI, Signals Big Changes in Hardware Too Apple Music Android App Yasmine’s Longboard Slow Motion Video Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen
Thu, November 05, 2015
The Great Nexus Race
On this weeks episode tune in to find out how the Great Nexus Race was won and lost. Did Yasmine's street smarts and USA home ground advantage win her the day, or was Russell able to pull off an upset thanks to the legions of Koalas at his disposal? Did our two fierce competitors kill each other, and if not, how do they feel about their Nexus 6P devices? We also have a super special guest to interview. That's right, we did the unthinkable and kidnapped the first iPhone user we could find, gave them a Nexus 5X and then got their thoughts on it. Have they been swayed to the dark side? Why did they miss the recording of their favourite Apple podcast this week? Something is afoot...and we get to the bottom of it all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Stephen Hackett Google Listen Nexus 6P Nexus 5X JotterPad iA Writer Journey The Great Nexus Race Russell mentally prepares for the 6P race Yasmine says, “Bring it on” #teamrussell takes down the delivery tracking site, causing confusion on the location of the phone Concession Speech Victory Speech Last minute shenanigans from #teamyasmine Finally a victor emerges Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. mater
Wed, October 28, 2015
Spoooooky Voice
On this weeks fun-filled episode Yasmine tells us all about her new OnHub router. We discuss Google getting into the podcast space and if it means Russell will be sleeping on the street from now on. In more light-hearted news Olive goes to the Google Campus and we get all spooky thanks to a new analytics site from Google. The most important take-away though? The race for Nexus 6P ownership has begun. Australia vs America. Man vs Woman. Developer vs Designer. You can slice this Amazing Race in so many ways that you just won't believe...but who will come out on top?! Links and Show Notes: OnHub Material Artwork More ways to Wi-Fi with the new ASUS OnHub Podcasters, welcome to Google Play Music Google Trends Frightgeist - Conjure up Halloween’s most popular costumes Google grants a 97-year-old’s wish Google has granted the wish of a 97-year-old woman who dreamed of being an engineer (VIDEO) Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 22, 2015
We all copy each other. Constantly.
Yasmine and Russell swoon over Andy's Nexus 5X and 6P as he gives them the run down of his initial impressions of the new phones from Google. Could it be true? Are they both amazing? You'll have to tune in and find out. In other news Google Maps gets an update, The New York Times adopts Cardboard, and 10 years into the legal battles Google Books is finally declared legal. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Arkansas Tech Quidditch Nexus 6P Nexus 5X Speck CandyShell Grip Case for Nexus 5X Nexus 6P Case Motorola to Shut Down Moto Migrate and Moto Assist for Marshmallow Users Jamba Juice Gives Out Free Android Mini Figurines If You Use Android Pay Google Will Require OEMs To Include Unmodified Doze Mode In Android 6.0 After 10 Years, Google Books is Legal Buzz Out Loud Google Maps Now Lets You Add A Stop Along Your Route, Check Gas Prices Navigation App Waze Gets A Huge Redesign – Now Less Cluttered, But Still Needs Improvement New York Times enters the world of virtual reality with Google partnership ABC News VR Inside Syria Hands and eyes on View-Master for Google Cardboard HTC's One A9 is a $399 iPhone running Android 6.0 Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us a
Thu, October 15, 2015
The Internship
Welcome to our first ever movie length episode! Starring Yasmine Evjen as the funny smart one. Russell as the evil guy with a British Accent and Andy Ihnatko as the father figure who helps you learn there's more to life than sitting behind a keyboard. There's highs. There's lows. There's laughs. There's explosions. There's drama on the high seas. All this and more as we examine the 2013 classic 'The Internship'. A movie about two has beens who have the adventure of their lives in the Google Internship Program. Links and Show Notes: We're on the line kids. Make up your own show notes. Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 08, 2015
Do The Right Thing
Everyone except Russell has cool new stuff to play with. Yasmine and Andy have their new Chromecasts. Andy got to play with all the new toys from Microsoft and Yasmine has Russell's Moto X and Moto 360. Does Russell cry? Does Yasmine make the jump to Project Fi based on listen-nerd feedback? Tune in and find out. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Links Microsoft October Event Recap Amazon play dirty Don't be evil? Meh. Do the right thing! Google denies Porsche claims Project Fi Android 6.0, Marshmallow Motorola's rollout plan for Marshmallow Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 01, 2015
It Runs 'The Google'
Join us this week to find out what the team thought of the Google announcement this week. Nexus 6P or 5X? New Chromecasts? What did the Pixel C? And Blackberry finally joins the Dark Side and releases an Android phone! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts : Pocket Casts was created by a small team who love podcasts as much as you, maybe even more. Available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and the web. Links and Show Notes: Hands-on with the Huawei Nexus 6P Hands-on with the LG Nexus 5X The Special Edition Gold Nexus 6P Is Confirmed To Be A Japan Exclusive Nexus 5X VS Nexus 6P: All The Differences To Help You Decide Which One To Pick Chromecast - Google Using the new Chromecast app Watch things quicker with Chromecast Fast Play Google’s Chromecast is about to get a lot better for gaming, dual-screen apps and binge-watching shows Google's Pixel C could be the perfect tablet for Android power users The new Chromebook Pixel Google Photos is adding Chromecast support, name labels, and easier album sharing Material Design Lite Women Techmakers Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to devices soon EXCLUSIVE: John Chen Shows Off the Priv Google Announces Play Music Family Subscription, $14.99 Per Month For Up To 6 People Project Fi Ihnatko: What you s
Thu, September 24, 2015
Double The Nexus, Double The Fun
This week we delve into the history of the Nexus line of phones, and speculate about the two new ones that are just around the corner. Could this be the year Google finally promotes them proudly and keeps them in stock? Also Andy has his Moto 360 and is not afraid to flaunt it. This episode of Material is sponsored by: 1Password : Put passwords in their place, with 1Password. Links and Show Notes: Links Yasmine Gives Away Stickers Commonwealth Bank Tap & Pay Action Launcher 3.6 Update Nexus Device History Upcoming September 29th Event Details Chromecast v2 rumours Asus Padfone Announcement from 2011. Soooo goood No really, it's amazing. You need to watch it BB-8 Android Wear Watch Face Russell and Yasmine on Unconsoleable Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 17, 2015
Why pay, when you can swipe!
This week Andy has his Moto X and is sounding very smug about it. Russell distracts him with questions while trying to figure out how to swipe it. Speaking of swipe...Android Pay is here and Yasmine braves the crazy world of retail to find out how it works. Our hosts also discuss spiders who eat other spiders, so you know, there's that to look forward to as well! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Links Android Pay Spidey 1 - AKA The Nommer Spidey 2 - AKA The Nommee Find us Online relay.fm/material Give us some love, leave us an iTunes Review Material Podcast on iTunes Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 11, 2015
Picture This
Have you ever wondered about how Google Photos emerged from Google+? What the goals of the Google Photos team are for the future? What are some core philosophies of the people driving the product? Well you could keep wondering or you could listen to our amazing interview with John Nack (Product Manager, Google Photos) and Aravind Krishnaswamy (Engineering Manager, Google Photos), who head up that very team. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'MATERIAL' Guest Starring: John Nack and Aravind Krishnaswamy Links and Show Notes: Links Google Photos Nackblog John Nack on Twitter Aravind Krishnaswamy's photos Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 03, 2015
There...Are...Four...Colors
Today's journey includes the mystery of logo redesigns, the wonder of Android Wear on iOS and the most expensive wall clock you've ever owned. If you don't tap that download button right now you're missing out sheeple! We also discover that Andy has tried a lot of devices because he's a journalist, Yasmine because she has friends...and Russell...well...having neither of those privileges he has to resort to money. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Images Links Devices? We have a few... Google’s look, evolved Evolving the Google Identity Material Design Color Palette Google's New Logo Doodle #MykeWasWrong Apple and Responsive Design Android Wear now works with iPhones Android Wear iOS App Pebble Watch Pebble Smartwatch iOS App Google Fit Apple Health Apple Watch ASUS ZenWatch Moto 360 Google Cloud Messaging Meet the 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat Honeywell Lyric Thermostat Ecobee Nest Protect Smoke Alarm Amazon Echo Marc Edwards Find us Online <a href="http
Thu, August 27, 2015
Let’s Stay Together
Android Wear gets an update that brings us closer together. People shove the S Pen where it doesn't belong. Samsung screws up again. Google Now breakup rumors and a whole lot of Motorola love. What could it possible be? Why a new episode of Material of course! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Warby Parker : Glasses should not cost as much as an iPhone or high-end Android phone By visiting http://warbyparker.com/material , you will get FREE 3 day shipping on your final frame choice! Warby Parker makes your experience completely risk free, with free shipping all around! Links and Show Notes: Android Wear: Stay connected with interactive watch faces Bits Watch Face ustwo Watch Faces ustwo | Digital Product Studio Monument Valley Bits by ustwo Together Watch Face Together watch face, the last received image, Emoji, sticker, or doodle becomes your background. Yasmine's Weather Timeline Android Wear Video Weather Timeline Android App How-To: Android Wear: Enable Debugging, Take Screenshots, Unlock The Bootloader, And Root The LG G Watch Apple Watch - Us Video Ad This is Fossil’s Android Wear smartwatch Galaxy Note 5, #penghazi, and 'inserting it wrong Apple responds to iPhone 4 reception issues: you're holding the phone the wrong way Samsung is showing ads to device owners through push notifications <a href="http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/02/19/lenovo-caught-installing
Thu, August 20, 2015
Ara You Excited for S'mores?
Marshmallow Robots smothering you while you sleep. Robots opening doors. Robots playing football. Robots being pushed over. It's Robots all the way down...also WiFi is back baby, thanks to onHub! Ara you excited yet? Assemble your phone and join us! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: War on Android Every time a developer enables debug mode, somewhere an Android dies Android isn't taking this lying down, they're coming and they have pillows Live #RelayBirthday Q&A What color sunglasses should Yasmine get? Android "M" Is Now Officially Android Marshmallow What are S'mores? Error 194 Boston Dynamic's Robot Toddler and Puppy Robocup! Robot World Cup NASA Robonaut Google Hangouts website Google Delays Project Ara Until At Least 2016, Still Deciding On Initial Launch Location OnHub Router Google Launches OnHub, A Souped-Up WiFi Router And Smart Home Hub Material's Nearby episode, an interview with the Google Nearby team AirPort Extreme Amazon Echo Roku Project Brillo and Weave, the IoT protocol for everything Nest Thermostat How a 17 Year Old Russian Kid Stole My Minecraft Account Keep sending your Material Sticker Pictur
Thu, August 13, 2015
Alphabet Soup
A is for Android. G is for Google. W is for WTF. This week our hosts try to dissect the news that Google is rebranding parts of itself under the 'Alphabet' umbrella. What does it all mean? Will there still be free burritos? All this and our hosts still manage to pack in a few listener questions. It's like a gift to you, on your birthday. Happy birthday! Yes you, yes we know, it's your birthday! Google told us so. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fireside Conf : Learn. Engage. Escape. To take part in the competition to win two tickets, just tweet 'Thanks @firesideconf for supporting @_relayfm'. Contest closes 12PM EST on August 17th, 2015. Links and Show Notes: High-five from the Material Crew! abc.xyz What Google, I mean Alphabet, Looks like Now Buy n Large Sundar Pichai Time Magazine's Virtual Reality Cover Spawns Hysterical New Meme #AskMaterial Best Nexus Phone of All Time - Nexus 5 - Nexus S What do we think about Android TV - Android TV - Roku - Chromecast What about Chromebooks? - Chromebooks - HP Stream 11 - Affordable Windows-based PC Favorite Android Twitter App - Falcon Pro 3 , twitter client for Android - Plume , twitter client for Android Discussion - Falcon developer joins the Twitter team and confirms Falcon will be staying with him - Fenix , twitter client for Android - Tweetings , twitter client for Android Keep sending your Material Sticker Pictures We have sticker twins, thank you for sharing your Material Stickers with us! - https://twitter.com
Thu, August 06, 2015
Plus You
This week the team ponders the big questions of our time. What's the future of Google+, one of the most ambitious projects Google has ever undertaken? Is there really free beer being given away in Australia? Is VR the next big thing for Google? Why aren't more people upset that Virtual Reality is an oxymoron? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Links and Show Notes: Material Ringtone Download For those asking for our intro as a ringtone Marc Edwards delivers Links June 28, 2011 - Introducing the Google+ project: Real-life sharing, rethought for the web Inside the failure of Google+, a very expensive attempt to unseat Facebook App.net - App.net is your passport to great applications. Ello - Ello is a place to discover beautiful art, be inspired by meaningful stories, and connect with creators around the world. You no longer need Google+ for closed beta testing - Iterate faster on Google Play with improved beta testing Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling made just for mobile. Download Google Spotlight Stories to view "Help" directed by Justin Lin. Download links: Android , iOS . Google Cardboard Oculus Samsung Gear VR Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes You Can Now Experience Lip Sync Battle in Virtual Reality Oculus VR Cinema article , video Chris Lacy sells Link Bubble , see sponsoring our show gets you places! Find us Online relay.fm/material Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Mater
Thu, July 30, 2015
Who Makes This Stuff?!
This week the Material Manufacturing Analysts examine the top makers of Android phones and what makes them tick. How do the flagship phones stack up? What is the philosophy behind each device? Why do updates take so long? Rooting? All this and more! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Action Launcher 3 : An android home screen app for power users and muggles alike. Igloo : An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'MATERIAL' Links and Show Notes: Links Material Stickers and note from the Shipping Guy The Pen Addict - Relay FM Motorola Event - Find Your Perfect Moto Match Digital Photography Review Connect - Motorola Moto X Style preview and samples Text Message Android Vulnerability One Plus 2 NFC-less Find us Online relay.fm/material Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two! Material Stickers We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Mont Blanc Ink Bottle, Irish Green (106273): Office Products
Thu, July 23, 2015
Near. Far. Wherever you are...
This week our hosts interview two amazing guests from the Google Nearby team to get the low down on this new and exciting technology. Tune in for some fun inside stories and stay for the free app ideas like the Andy Destressinator 2000. You're welcome. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off Guest Starring: Andrew Bunner and Akshay Kannan Links and Show Notes: Links Google Nearby Google Tone Find us Online relay.fm/material We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 16, 2015
Google When? Google Now!
Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks and Full Knowledge Graphs are fun, but what have they done for us lately? This week the Material Full Stack Ninja's explore the world of Google Now and context aware devices. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: Links Google Now Beacons and Eddystone Nearby Find us Online relay.fm/material We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM Connected - Relay FM Isometric - Relay FM Upgrade - Relay FM Material Stickers — Relay FM It's just awesome stickers, all the way down. Google Now agenda cards on the Android Wear watch
Thu, July 09, 2015
Wear a Fit Cat Rocket Ship
This week our hosts explore the world of wearables, specifically Android Wear watches. They manage to do so without using a single watch pun, which, you have to hand it to them is quite impressive! Links and Show Notes: Links We broke someone's bed... Russell's Android Wear and Apple Watch comparison Asus ZenWatch compared to Apple Watch - Picture Watches mentioned in this episode: Asus ZenWatch Moto 360 LG Watch Urbane Android Wear Apps and Watch Faces mentioned in this episode: Todoist for Android Wear Fit Cat Watch Face Evernote for Android Wear Space And Time Watch Face InstaWeather for Android Wear Google Fit Find us Online relay.fm/material We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 02, 2015
Switcheroo
This week Andy, Russell and Yasmine explore what enticed them switch to Android, what keeps them there and the role koalas with spy skills play in global espionage. Links and Show Notes: Links Android 1.6 Running On A Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator Andy's Samsung Galaxy Sample Photo Suspicious Koala Photos Phones mentioned in this episode: HTC Dream G1 - 2008 HTC Desire - 2010 Galaxy Nexus - 2011 Samsung Galaxy S III - 2012 Nexus 4 - 2012 Nexus 5 - 2013 Moto X 1st Gen - 2013 Moto X 2nd Gen - 2014 Samsung Galaxy S6 - 2015 Find us Online relay.fm/material We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 02, 2015
The Google Car is Coming... For You
In this bonus episode you can find out more about our hosts, their phone histories and how Google will finally come for us all. Links and Show Notes: Links PocketCasts Chicago Sun-Times Find us Online relay.fm/material We want to hear from you, send us a message. materialpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Material Podcast - @materialpodcast Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
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