Material

By Relay

Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all th... more

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The podcast currently has 520 episodes available.

Material episodes:

June 05, 2025519: Should Google Dump Itself?
What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month?
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Links and Show Notes:
Fate of Google’s Search Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s Hands
Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision
Google to spend $500 million revamping compliance in shareholder settlement
What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case.
Experience Pride with Google
Google's Pride playlist on YouTube Music
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1h 5min
May 29, 2025518: Us Against the Robots
Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up?
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Links and Show Notes:
Google I/O 2025 developer keynote
Sam and Jony introduce io
Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis on AGI, Innovation and More
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1h 13min
May 23, 2025517: Chasing Movement
It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google I/O 2025: From research to reality
Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent models are getting even better
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1h 21min
May 15, 2025516: Google I/O Season
Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
Links and Show Notes:
Waymo to bring self-driving cars to Boston, including highways
The Android Show: I/O Edition
Google launches Material 3 Expressive redesign for Android, Wear OS devices
[The new Google logo is already proving popular](https://www.creativebloq.com/design/logos-icons/the-new-google-logo-is-already-winning-fans
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1h 10min
May 11, 2025515: Not Totally Screwed
Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids.
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Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
Links and Show Notes:
New ways to interact with information in AI Mode
A Simple Google Search Is Now a Thing of the Past
Apple's plan to offer AI search options on Safari a blow to Google dominance
Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13
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1h 15min
May 01, 2025514: Divestiture
Money, money, money. It's getting funny (again) in Google's world. Also, how do we feel about the Android news severing off from the main Google I/O keynote?
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Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
Links and Show Notes:
Code & Groove: I/O Inspired Ambient Beats for Deep Work
Alphabet Q1 2025 earnings call: CEO Sundar Pichai's remarks
Google’s Chief Says Breakup Proposal Would Hobble Business
Google hosting Android Show with exciting updates before I/O 2025
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1h 9min
April 24, 2025513: Thinking of You(Tube)
YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search.
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Links and Show Notes:
20 ways we’re celebrating two decades of YouTube
It's Our Birthday, Let's Party
YouTube Turns 20: From ‘Lazy Sunday’ to ‘Hot Ones’
DOJ’s sweeping remedies would harm America’s economy and technological leadership
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1h 8min
April 18, 2025512: Pickle Juice
What's Google to do now that it's been ruled a monopoly? Google Translate for dolphins.
Links and Show Notes:
Google Is Illegally Monopolizing Online Advertising Tech, Judge Rules
DolphinGemma: How Google AI is helping decode dolphin communication
College students in the U.S. are now eligible for the best of Google AI — and 2 TB storage — for free
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1h 4min
April 11, 2025511: Pushing the Right Buttons
Gemini Live has us tickled, as does the Pixel 9a and all the announcements Google made at its Cloud Next conference.
Links and Show Notes:
Google Pixel 9a Review: One of the Best Deals in Smartphones
Google announces faster, more efficient Gemini AI model
Google shows new AR glasses, VR headset at TED
Google teases new homepage with Discover news stories and 'At a glance' widgets
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1h 12min
April 03, 2025510: It's All Fake
Fake movie trailers are ruining YouTube. Would you trust Gemini with your kids?
Links and Show Notes:
Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers — And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Video
Google Is Closing Up Android Development, but It's Not What You Think
Exclusive: Google will develop the Android OS fully in private, here's why
Google is working on Gemini for kids to help with homework and more
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58min

FAQs about Material:

How many episodes does Material have?

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