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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.

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    521: The End (of the Web) is Nigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 60:37


    Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/521 http://relay.fm/material/521 The End (of the Web) is Nigh 521 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Is Google about to destroy the web? Yeah, kind of. The BBC explains why. Is Google about to destroy the web? Yeah, kind of. The BBC explains why. clean 3637 Is Google about to destroy the web? Yeah, kind of. The BBC explains why. 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: Is Google about to destroy the web? Search Live: Talk, listen and explore in real time with AI Mode Our latest scams survey sees changing online security habits ‘It's absolutely f---ed': Why Google's new £1bn London office is in crisis These retro SEGA games are now free on Android until they disappear forever Sup

    520: [Laughing]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 69:00


    Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/520 http://relay.fm/material/520 [Laughing] 520 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Android 16 is out (for Pixels only), and why does iOS 26 look like it's been raining? Android 16 is out (for Pixels only), and why does iOS 26 look like it's been raining? clean 4140 Android 16 is out (for Pixels only), and why does iOS 26 look like it's been raining? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Android 16 is here Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision Advanced Protection: Google's Strongest Security for Mobile Devices Pixel VIPs, Android 16 and more updates in the June Pixel Drop Expressive Captions: Google's Next Generation Caption Exclusive: OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say Gemini in Chrome Support Material with

    519: Should Google Dump Itself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 64:20


    Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/519 http://relay.fm/material/519 Should Google Dump Itself? 519 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month? What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month? clean 3860 What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Fate of Google's Search Monopoly Is Now in a Judge's Hands Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision Google to spend $500 million revamping compliance in shareholder settlement What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case. Experience Pride with Google Google's Pride playlist on YouTube Music Supp

    518: Us Against the Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 72:09


    Thu, 29 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/518 http://relay.fm/material/518 Us Against the Robots 518 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up? Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up? clean 4329 Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Google I/O 2025 developer keynote Sam and Jony introduce io Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis on AGI, Innovation and More Support Ma

    517: Chasing Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 80:49


    Fri, 23 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/517 http://relay.fm/material/517 Chasing Movement 517 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan. It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan. clean 4849 It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Google I/O 2025: From research to reality Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent models are getting even better Support Materia

    516: Google I/O Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 69:08


    Thu, 15 May 2025 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/516 http://relay.fm/material/516 Google I/O Season 516 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking. Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking. clean 4148 Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking. 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: Waymo to bring self-driving cars to Boston, including highways The Android Show: I/O Edition Google launches Material 3 Expressive redesign for Android, Wear OS devices [The new Google logo is already proving popular](https://www.creativebloq.com/design/logos-icons/the-new-google-logo-is-already-winning-fans Support Material

    515: Not Totally Screwed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 74:13


    Sun, 11 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/515 http://relay.fm/material/515 Not Totally Screwed 515 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids. Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids. clean 4453 Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids. 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: New ways to interact with information in AI Mode A Simple Google Search Is Now a Thing of the Past Apple's plan to offer AI search options on Safari a blow to Google dominance Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13 Support Materi

    514: Divestiture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 68:36


    Thu, 01 May 2025 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/514 http://relay.fm/material/514 Divestiture 514 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Money, money, money. It's getting funny (again) in Google's world. Also, how do we feel about the Android news severing off from the main Google I/O keynote? Money, money, money. It's getting funny (again) in Google's world. Also, how do we feel about the Android news severing off from the main Google I/O keynote? clean 4116 Money, money, money. It's getting funny (again) in Google's world. Also, how do we feel about the Android news severing off from the main Google I/O keynote? 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: Code & Groove: I/O Inspired Ambient Beats for Deep Work Alphabet Q1 2025 earnings call: CEO Sundar Pichai's remarks Google's Chief Says Breakup Proposal Would Hobble Business Google hosting Android Show with exciting updates before I/O 2025 Support Material with a

    513: Thinking of You(Tube)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 67:15


    Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/513 http://relay.fm/material/513 Thinking of You(Tube) 513 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search. YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search. clean 4035 YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search. 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: 20 ways we're celebrating two decades of YouTube It's Our Birthday, Let's Party YouTube Turns 20: From ‘Lazy Sunday' to ‘Hot Ones' DOJ's sweeping remedies would harm America's economy and technological leadership Support Mater

    512: Pickle Juice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 63:09


    Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/512 http://relay.fm/material/512 Pickle Juice 512 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion What's Google to do now that it's been ruled a monopoly? Google Translate for dolphins. What's Google to do now that it's been ruled a monopoly? Google Translate for dolphins. clean 3789 What's Google to do now that it's been ruled a monopoly? Google Translate for dolphins. Links and Show Notes: Google Is Illegally Monopolizing Online Advertising Tech, Judge Rules DolphinGemma: How Google AI is helping decode dolphin communication College students in the U.S. are now eligible for the best of Google AI — and 2 TB storage — for free Support Material with

    511: Pushing the Right Buttons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 71:56


    Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/511 http://relay.fm/material/511 Pushing the Right Buttons 511 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Gemini Live has us tickled, as does the Pixel 9a and all the announcements Google made at its Cloud Next conference. Gemini Live has us tickled, as does the Pixel 9a and all the announcements Google made at its Cloud Next conference. clean 4316 Gemini Live has us tickled, as does the Pixel 9a and all the announcements Google made at its Cloud Next conference. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9a Review: One of the Best Deals in Smartphones Google announces faster, more efficient Gemini AI model Google shows new AR glasses, VR headset at TED Google teases new homepage with Discover news stories and 'At a glance' widgets Support M

    510: It's All Fake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 57:48


    Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/510 http://relay.fm/material/510 It's All Fake 510 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Fake movie trailers are ruining YouTube. Would you trust Gemini with your kids? Fake movie trailers are ruining YouTube. Would you trust Gemini with your kids? clean 3468 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

    509: Sounds Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 69:10


    Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/509 http://relay.fm/material/509 Sounds Human 509 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant? Not on Andy's watch. Also, how Andy tamed Gemini 2.5 Pro. Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant? Not on Andy's watch. Also, how Andy tamed Gemini 2.5 Pro. clean 4150 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

    508: Breaking the Fourth Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 64:10


    Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/508 http://relay.fm/material/508 Breaking the Fourth Wall 508 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it. Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it. clean 3850 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 M

    507: Gemini for Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 75:05


    Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/507 http://relay.fm/material/507 Gemini for Robots 507 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks! Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks! clean 4505 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

    506: Manifest Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 60:42


    Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/506 http://relay.fm/material/506 Manifest Destiny 506 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed. Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed. clean 3642 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

    505: Not to Be Morbid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 52:20


    Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/505 http://relay.fm/material/505 Not to Be Morbid 505 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion 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. 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. clean 3140 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 w

    504: E Stands for Essence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 58:48


    Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/504 http://relay.fm/material/504 E Stands for Essence 504 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion 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. 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. clean 3528 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 Materi

    503: Gulf of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 56:27


    Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/503 http://relay.fm/material/503 Gulf of America 503 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O. It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O. clean 3387 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 w

    502: Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 71:22


    Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/502 http://relay.fm/material/502 Look 502 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai. It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai. clean 4282 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

    501: The Cake Lasted Five Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 62:35


    Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/501 http://relay.fm/material/501 The Cake Lasted Five Days 501 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines. Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines. clean 3755 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

    500: Enjoy Some Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 57:19


    Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/500 http://relay.fm/material/500 Enjoy Some Cake 500 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of _Material_! No news this week, just vibes. Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of _Material_! No news this week, just vibes. clean 3439 Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of Material! No news this week, just vibes. Links and Show Notes: Support Material wi

    499: Don't Be Rude, AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 59:46


    Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/499 http://relay.fm/material/499 Don't Be Rude, AI 499 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion OnePlus launches a new Android phone, and Google tells its AI podcasting hosts to dial down their attitude. OnePlus launches a new Android phone, and Google tells its AI podcasting hosts to dial down their attitude. clean 3586 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

    498: This Is Not an AI Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 47:58


    Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/498 http://relay.fm/material/498 This Is Not an AI Podcast 498 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Pixel 4a users, Google will kill your phone so a new one may live. Pixel 4a users, Google will kill your phone so a new one may live. clean 2878 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 M

    497: It's a New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 50:23


    Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/497 http://relay.fm/material/497 It's a New Year 497 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion What's in store for Google and Android users in 2025? Plus, our _in memorium_ for what Google killed in 2024. What's in store for Google and Android users in 2025? Plus, our _in memorium_ for what Google killed in 2024. clean 3023 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 wi

    496: Is a Leader in AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 49:01


    Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/496 http://relay.fm/material/496 Is a Leader in AI 496 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion For our last episode of the year, Google asks us how we feel about everything it's doing. For our last episode of the year, Google asks us how we feel about everything it's doing. clean 2941 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

    495: Lazy Holiday Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 71:48


    Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/495 http://relay.fm/material/495 Lazy Holiday Cards 495 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Can AI help make up for the fact that you forgot to set up the family Christmas card? Maybe someday. Can AI help make up for the fact that you forgot to set up the family Christmas card? Maybe someday. clean 4308 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

    494: XR AR E-I-E-I-O

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 68:51


    Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/494 http://relay.fm/material/494 XR AR E-I-E-I-O 494 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut. Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut. clean 4131 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 w

    493: Gird Yourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 68:59


    Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/493 http://relay.fm/material/493 Gird Yourselves 493 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Samsung will make glasses before Meta and Spotify's personalized recap podcast, powered by Google's AI, makes us cringe. Samsung will make glasses before Meta and Spotify's personalized recap podcast, powered by Google's AI, makes us cringe. clean 4139 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 wi

    492: Closing Arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 72:10


    Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/492 http://relay.fm/material/492 Closing Arguments 492 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Flo is back. Andy explains why Google is "once, twice, three times a monopolist." Flo is back. Andy explains why Google is "once, twice, three times a monopolist." clean 4330 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

    491: A Staggering Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 56:00


    Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/491 http://relay.fm/material/491 A Staggering Proposal 491 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion The name of the game is divestment as Google and the Department of Justice figure out what to split up. The name of the game is divestment as Google and the Department of Justice figure out what to split up. clean 3360 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 Mate

    490: Longue Vie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 39:11


    Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/490 http://relay.fm/material/490 Longue Vie 490 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Google deals with a mini _révolution_ in France. Google deals with a mini _révolution_ in France. clean 2351 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

    489: Absolutely FAB-ulous

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 42:58


    Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/489 http://relay.fm/material/489 Absolutely FAB-ulous 489 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Googlers spook their bosses with questions at the company's annual Halloween party. Googlers spook their bosses with questions at the company's annual Halloween party. clean 2578 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 Mater

    488: Reading the Tea Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 58:13


    Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/488 http://relay.fm/material/488 Reading the Tea Leaves 488 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion 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. 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. clean 3493 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 Mate

    487: California Penal Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 48:43


    Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/487 http://relay.fm/material/487 California Penal Code 487 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion 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. 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. clean 2923 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 Mater

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    486: In Bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 46:16


    Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/486 http://relay.fm/material/486 In Bed 486 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Andy gets cozy to talk about what's new in Android 15. Plus, an executive shakeup at the Google farm. Andy gets cozy to talk about what's new in Android 15. Plus, an executive shakeup at the Google farm. clean 2776 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 Rela

    485: Fear and Loathing in the Google Play Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 47:31


    Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/485 http://relay.fm/material/485 Fear and Loathing in the Google Play Store 485 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Andy explains why the Google Play Store is frustrating Android app developers. Andy explains why the Google Play Store is frustrating Android app developers. clean 2851 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

    484: Six Solos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 42:10


    Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/484 http://relay.fm/material/484 Six Solos 484 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Andy discusses the new features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and why Google should have been first. Andy discusses the new features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and why Google should have been first. clean 2530 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

    483: But What Is a Photo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 66:55


    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/483 http://relay.fm/material/483 But What Is a Photo? 483 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Hey Meta, let's go hands-on with the new Google TV Streamer. Also, can you help us figure out what a photo is? Hey Meta, let's go hands-on with the new Google TV Streamer. Also, can you help us figure out what a photo is? clean 4015 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 Mater

    482: So For Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 63:51


    Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/482 http://relay.fm/material/482 So For Real 482 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion What does NotebookLM have to say about _anything_? We asked, and it told us. Plus, some exciting developments to Google's wearables. What does NotebookLM have to say about _anything_? We asked, and it told us. Plus, some exciting developments to Google's wearables. clean 3831 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

    481: The Honeymoon is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 58:51


    Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/481 http://relay.fm/material/481 The Honeymoon is Over 481 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion The Pixel launch event honeymoon is over. We're back to talking about Google's legal drama. The Pixel launch event honeymoon is over. We're back to talking about Google's legal drama. clean 3531 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 Mater

    480: Ethics in Phone Journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 57:08


    Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/480 http://relay.fm/material/480 Ethics in Phone Journalism 480 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Android 15 is out, kinda, and why we didn't clutch our pearls at the #TeamPixel scandal. Android 15 is out, kinda, and why we didn't clutch our pearls at the #TeamPixel scandal. clean 3428 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

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