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 infrastructur...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 168
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](http://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.
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 168
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 S...
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 167
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 S...
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 167
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 :...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 166
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.
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 166
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’ M...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 165
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.
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 165
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 : ...
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 164
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.
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 164
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 ...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 163
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.
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 163
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...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 162
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.
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 162
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 server...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 161
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.
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 161
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...
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 160
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.
Jul 19, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 160
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 ...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 159
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.
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 159
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: N...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 158
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: N...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 158
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: L...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 157
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!](https://twitter.com/materialpodcast?lang...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 157
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...
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 156
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.
Jun 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 156
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...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 155
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).
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 155
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 n...
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 154
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.
Jun 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 154
