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December 02, 2022388: Naughtiness
Andy spent some cash over the holiday, and Flo is still wondering where to spend her Google Store store credit. We'll discuss the $9 million penalty that Google and iHeartRadio have to pay for deceptive Pixel 4 ads, plus the $5 Billion Google will owe Play Store customers if the latest class action suit goes terribly. We'll also lament over how hard it is to move to Mastodon.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google paid millions to iHeartMedia radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it
FTC, States Sue Google and iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads Promoting the Pixel 4 Smartphone
Google customers win class-action status in lawsuit over app store prices
Google now has an official Mastodon account, but it's not what you think
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1 hr 7 min
November 23, 2022387: Gobble, Gobble
It's our annual listen-to-us-while-cooking episode! Andy and Flo regale what's on the docket this turkey/tofurkey holiday, then count down the most worthy of Google's Black Friday deals. Be sure to listen in if you're shopping!
Links and Show Notes:
Shop Black Friday Deals & Offers on Google Store
Save up to $400 on unlocked Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
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1 hr 16 min
November 18, 2022386: Hazmat Playsuit
Andy and Flo wonder what's next in social media. The two friends talk about Google's $400 million location-tracking faux pas, though Apple doesn't have clean hands either. Then, a new beta feature in DuckDuckGo to keep Android apps from tracking your activity.
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Links and Show Notes:
AG Rosenblum Announces Largest AG Consumer Privacy Settlement in U.S. History
Google settles with 40 states over location tracking practices
Google Agrees to $392 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States
Apple Apps Track You Even With Privacy Protections on
New DuckDuckGo Tool Brings Apple-Style Privacy to Android
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1 hr 9 min
November 11, 2022385: According to an Email
YouTube Kids remains questionable, and Andy has found a sincere appreciation for the Nest Hub. We'll discuss how to get your refunds from Google's defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform and what it's like to play PC games on a Chromebook. We also chat about what's next from Fitbit and its plans for a kid-centric device.
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Links and Show Notes:
Here’s How to Get Your Money Back From Google Stadia
With Stadia shutting down, what else can you use the Stadia Controller for?
Red Dead Redemption 2 fan with nearly 6,000 hours on Stadia gets thrown a lifeline by Rockstar
Google Play Android Games Can Now Be Played on Your PC
ChromeOS gets serious about gaming as Steam support enters beta
Google Play Games
Fitbit—now, by Google
Report: Fitbit working on cellular wearable for kids after canceling camera smartwatch
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1 hr 12 min
November 09, 2022384: Grey Text
Last week's podcast, today! 'Tis the season for sickness, but we're back in your ears with two episodes this week. First up: Andy does a solo show where he recaps his Nest WiFi Pro experience and notes from Google's AI@ day.
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Links and Show Notes:
10-hour Thriller Dance
Nest Wifi Pro
Google AI@ Day '22
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1 hr 31 min
October 28, 2022383: No Defense
This week, Flo wonders why her Google search page is rife with ads, and Andy is excited over his Nest WiFi Pro on the way. The two friends discuss Alphabet's third-quarter earnings call this week. Plus, updates to the Google Home and YouTube apps.
Links and Show Notes:
Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript
Check out your cameras on the web with Google Home
YouTube Has a Refreshed Look & Feel
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1 hr 10 min
October 22, 2022382: Clock’s Ticking
Lately, Andy and Flo's world has revolved around getting the know their Pixel Watch review units. Then, we chat about The Information's report that Google is scaling back on the Assistant and what we think of this week's Messages update.
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Links and Show Notes:
Report: Google “doubles down” on Pixel hardware, cuts Google Assistant support | Ars Technica
Our Favorite Pixel Watch Feature: Mystery Adhesive
Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes
Google slides into Tim Cook's mentions to promote 'Team Pixel' ... while tweeting from an iPhone
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1 hr 11 min
October 15, 2022381: Pixels Pixels Pixels
The two friends made it to the opera! Andy and Flo recap last week's Google Pixel boot camp. Then, we discuss our first impressions of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google’s Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera
Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph
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1 hr 14 min
October 06, 2022380: Convince Me, Google
It's the eve of the Pixel event. Flo is feeling crummy, and Andy has sandwich fantasies. Will these two friends finally make it to the opera? Find out next week! Until then, here's a rundown of the new Nest devices Google introduced this week, including a highly-anticipated update to the Google Home app.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google Launches Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router With 6GHz, Plus a New Nest Doorbell
The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp
Keep an eye outside with the new wired Nest Doorbell
Reimagining the future of Google Home
Get a faster connection with Wi-Fi 6E on Nest Wifi Pro
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1 hr 1 min
September 30, 2022379: The TikTok-ification of Search
Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia.
Links and Show Notes:
Search On
Google Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For You
A message about Stadia and our long term streaming strategy
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1 hr 21 min

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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…