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 ...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 408
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.
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 408
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 Wo...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 407
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?
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 407
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 Dream...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 406
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.
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 406
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...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 405
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.
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 405
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 Pix...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 404
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!
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 404
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...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 403
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.
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 403
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 Grog...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 402
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.
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 402
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....
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 401
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.
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 401
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...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 400
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.
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 400
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 Wo...
Feb 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 399
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.
Feb 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 399
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 ...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 398
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.
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 398
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 Ha...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 397
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.
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 397
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 N...
Jan 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 396
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?
Jan 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 396
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 Sho...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 395
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.
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 395
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 annu...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 394
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.
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 394
