Time to play a game! Below are the instructions. Follow along to learn how to play, then tweet us or email us your choices and we'll feature them in our first episode of 2019. You have to GIVE UP one of these Google things and not use it in 2019. Which do you choose to give up? You’ll get it back after a year. Android Google Assistant (includes smart devices but you can keep your Android phone, Chromebook, etc. if you disable Assistant) Chrome and ChromeOS All Google-branded hardware (you can ke...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
Time to play a game! Below are the instructions. Follow along to learn how to play, then [tweet us](http://www.twitter.com/materialpodcast) or [email us](mailto:materialpodcast@gmail.com) your choices and we'll feature them in our first episode of 2019. > You have to GIVE UP one of these Google things and not use it in 2019. Which do you choose to give up? You’ll get it back after a year. * Android * Google Assistant (includes smart devices but you can keep your Android phone, Chromebook, etc. i...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
Enjoy this deliciously late taping of the Material podcast! This week, Andy and Flo are talking holiday things and the inevitability of Windows apps on Chrome OS. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss the internal blowback on Google's Project Dragonfly, and why Google contractors don't get discounted t-shirts. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show N...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 182
Enjoy this deliciously late taping of the Material podcast! This week, Andy and Flo are talking holiday things and the inevitability of Windows apps on Chrome OS. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss the internal blowback on Google's Project Dragonfly, and why Google contractors don't get discounted t-shirts.
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 182
Andy starts us off this week with tales about an affordable Android TV set-top box, as well as links to visit when we're feeling a little nostalgic for sunsetted Google products. Then, Andy and Flo discuss Google's visit to Capitol Hill. 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 Take a look at the Google Cemetary , then wait for nightfall to walk through the Killed by Google g...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 181
Andy starts us off this week with tales about an affordable Android TV set-top box, as well as links to visit when we're feeling a little nostalgic for sunsetted Google products. Then, Andy and Flo discuss Google's visit to Capitol Hill.
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 181
For the seventh consecutive week, Flo and Andy babble on about the virtues of using Chrome OS. But will Andy ever leave his MacBook behind and become all about that Chromebook life? After the break, the two discuss Google's holiday treats, and some of its unfortunate patent tricks. And then, a look at why Google's contract workers are rallying for fair treatment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your...
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 180
For the seventh consecutive week, Flo and Andy babble on about the virtues of using Chrome OS. But will Andy ever leave his MacBook behind and become _all_ about that Chromebook life? After the break, the two discuss Google's holiday treats, and some of its unfortunate patent tricks. And then, a look at why Google's contract workers are rallying for fair treatment.
Dec 07, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 180
Andy and Flo spill the beans on what they spent all their hard-earned cash on over the Black Friday "holiday." After the break, Andy walks us through Project Fi's new offerings, as well as some of its caveats. Andy and Flo also discuss the latest crop of Pixel Slate reviews that have hit the web, and why Google employees are petitioning for their employer to drop Project Dragonfly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructur...
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 179
Andy and Flo spill the beans on what they spent all their hard-earned cash on over the Black Friday "holiday." After the break, Andy walks us through Project Fi's new offerings, as well as some of its caveats. Andy and Flo also discuss the latest crop of Pixel Slate reviews that have hit the web, and why Google employees are petitioning for their employer to drop Project Dragonfly.
Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 179
Happy Eating Turkey week! Flo and Andy recorded a little earlier than usual to help you get your Black Friday shopping done. Flo and Andy also remind you that you don't have to buy anything you don't need or don't want. But if you do end up buying something, this would certainly be the weekend to do it, as prices are slashed on a variety of Google products. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off...
Nov 21, 2018•58 min•Ep. 178
Happy Eating Turkey week! Flo and Andy recorded a little earlier than usual to help you get your Black Friday shopping done. Flo and Andy also remind you that you don't _have_ to buy anything you don't need or don't want. But if you do end up buying something, this would certainly be the weekend to do it, as prices are slashed on a variety of Google products.
Nov 21, 2018•58 min•Ep. 178
Flo can't believe how out of touch she's becoming with things these days, and Andy reminds us that the Internet is nothing more than a series of tubes that can break at any time. After the ad break, Flo and Andy talk about Google's ventures into the world of health tech, and then the two lament about the fact that neither of them has tried out the Pixel's Night Sight feature just yet. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checko...
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
Flo can't believe how out of touch she's becoming with things these days, and Andy reminds us that the Internet is nothing more than a series of tubes that can break at any time. After the ad break, Flo and Andy talk about Google's ventures into the world of health tech, and then the two lament about the fact that neither of them has tried out the Pixel's Night Sight feature just yet.
Nov 16, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
Flo is happy that Andy is learning the Chromebook, and that they can both explore the platform in tandem. Andy catches us up on America's election, including some cheekiness from Google's camp. Then, an update on the #GoogleWalkout, followed by what's new from Google and Samsung's respective developer summits after the break. 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 Why the G...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 176
Flo is happy that Andy is learning the Chromebook, and that they can both explore the platform in tandem. Andy catches us up on America's election, including some cheekiness from Google's camp. Then, an update on the #GoogleWalkout, followed by what's new from Google and Samsung's respective developer summits after the break.
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 176
Flo is exceptionally excited about Andy's foray into full-time Chromebook living. Andy wishes it were better with Skype. After the ad, Andy and Flo hunker down for a more serious exploration of the allegations against Andy Rubin, and whether Silicon Valley will ever have its #MeToo moment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes The New York Tim...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 175
Flo is exceptionally excited about Andy's foray into full-time Chromebook living. Andy wishes it were better with Skype. After the ad, Andy and Flo hunker down for a more serious exploration of the allegations against Andy Rubin, and whether Silicon Valley will ever have its #MeToo moment.
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 175
Flo starts us off this week by bragging about her new wares (the Google Home Hub and the Pixel 3). Andy reminds us all of the legacy of Mister Rogers and asks that you please leave him out of your advertising. The two also discuss the fraudsters who scammed millions of dollars from advertisers through Android apps and then catch up a bit on the headlines, including some good news for Android updates. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MA...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 174
Flo starts us off this week by bragging about her new wares (the Google Home Hub and the Pixel 3). Andy reminds us all of the legacy of Mister Rogers and asks that you please leave him out of your advertising. The two also discuss the fraudsters who scammed millions of dollars from advertisers through Android apps and then catch up a bit on the headlines, including some good news for Android updates.
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 174
Andy has access to Project Stream, and Flo has a suggestion for a voice-activated trashcan. Andy shares some of his nostalgic findings from the web, and the two discuss the relative hangover of the prior week's Google event. Flo also regales us with stories about running Windows apps on a Chromebook, and Andy reminds us that the internet is still very finicky. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% ...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 173
Andy has access to Project Stream, and Flo has a suggestion for a voice-activated trashcan. Andy shares some of his nostalgic findings from the web, and the two discuss the relative _hangover_ of the prior week's Google event. Flo also regales us with stories about running Windows apps on a Chromebook, and Andy reminds us that the internet is still very finicky.
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 173
This week, it's really all about Google. Andy and Flo break down all the important tidbits of the Big Google Week, and then some. 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. Links and Show Notes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 172
This week, it's really all about Google. Andy and Flo break down all the important tidbits of the Big Google Week, and then some.
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 172
This week, there's stuff to talk about, but it's mostly Andy and Flo music over how much the Chrome OS platform has matured in the last year. After a quick update, and a bit of existential exploration on life outside the Google bubble, the two talk about what's in store for the October 9 event and whether Project Stream will make first-person shooter aficionados out of us after all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer co...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 171
This week, there's stuff to talk about, but it's mostly Andy and Flo music over how much the Chrome OS platform has matured in the last year. After a quick update, and a bit of existential exploration on life outside the Google bubble, the two talk about what's in store for the October 9 event and whether Project Stream will make first-person shooter aficionados out of us after all.
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 171
We take a walk down memory lane as we recall the very first retail Android device, the T-Mobile G1. We also discuss a search event that Google held earlier in the week, though we're not feelin' the new search engine improvements. Then, we'll explain why Google and its competitors are rallying around for more lenient privacy laws, and what it means to have a separate "Chinese internet". (Not great, Bob!) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and server...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 170
We take a walk down memory lane as we recall the very first retail Android device, the T-Mobile G1. We also discuss a search event that Google held earlier in the week, though we're not feelin' the new search engine improvements. Then, we'll explain why Google and its competitors are rallying around for more lenient privacy laws, and what it means to have a separate "Chinese internet". (Not great, Bob!)
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 170
This week, on your favorite podcast alternatively titled Friends Using Google Products and Then Talking About It , Andy and Flo talk about why Chrome OS is worth the money now more than ever. The duo also talk about the superiority of the Pixel 2's camera over the iPhone XS (Insert Nelson ha-ha! sound effect here), and why we should all be paying attention to what Google is trying to achieve with Dragonfly, the search engine it's developing for China. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Fr...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 169
This week, on your favorite podcast alternatively titled _Friends Using Google Products and Then Talking About It_, Andy and Flo talk about why Chrome OS is worth the money now more than ever. The duo also talk about the superiority of the Pixel 2's camera over the iPhone XS (Insert Nelson _ha-ha!_ sound effect here), and why we should all be paying attention to what Google is trying to achieve with Dragonfly, the search engine it's developing for China.
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 169
