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...
Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
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...
Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
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 Note...
Oct 22, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
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.
Oct 22, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
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 Inte...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 16
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 Inte...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 16
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...
Oct 08, 2015•57 min•Ep. 15
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.
Oct 08, 2015•57 min•Ep. 15
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 ...
Oct 01, 2015•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 14
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!
Oct 01, 2015•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 14
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 ...
Sep 24, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 13
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.
Sep 24, 2015•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 13
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 ...
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
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!
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
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 nigh...
Sep 11, 2015•59 min•Ep. 11
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.
Sep 11, 2015•59 min•Ep. 11
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 cod...
Sep 03, 2015•55 min•Ep. 10
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.
Sep 03, 2015•55 min•Ep. 10
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! Warb...
Aug 27, 2015•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
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!
Aug 27, 2015•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9
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, ...
Aug 20, 2015•59 min•Ep. 8
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!
Aug 20, 2015•59 min•Ep. 8
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...
Aug 13, 2015•56 min•Ep. 7
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.
Aug 13, 2015•56 min•Ep. 7
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 ...
Aug 06, 2015•59 min•Ep. 6
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?
Aug 06, 2015•59 min•Ep. 6
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. Ge...
Jul 30, 2015•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 5
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!
Jul 30, 2015•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 5
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 wan...
Jul 23, 2015•53 min•Ep. 4
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.
Jul 23, 2015•53 min•Ep. 4
