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438: 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...

438: Some of that Google Money

437: 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 ...

437: The Android Apple Watch That Could Have Been

436: 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...

436: The Book of Revelations

435: 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 Suppor...

435: Bottom Line: It’s Bad

434: 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 ...

434: Andy's Aria

433: 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...

433: A New Standard

432: 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

432: Everything Was Canned

431: 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 a...

431: 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.

430: 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 ...

430: 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.

429: 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...

429: 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.

428: 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 A...

428: 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?

427: 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 tooli...

427: 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.

426: 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 M...

426: 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.

425: 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 ...

425: 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.

424: 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 argum...

424: 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!