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  • 348: Cursed Search

    Flo and Andy muse over how much TV they watch and why it makes no sense that shows and movies stream where they do. Then, Andy gives us an update on ChromeOS Flex. We'll go in-depth on all three of the new Samsung flagship phones and dunk on why conspiracy theorists use DuckDuckGo for their cursed searches. And does anyone know where we can get the cool lamp that only Google employees can buy?

    Links and Show Notes:
    • Samsung Galaxy A53 shows up on Google Play Console, launch may be imminent

    • Samsung's Galaxy S22 Is the Best Android Phone for Most People

    • Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much

    • Fed Up With Google, Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo

    • Google made dLight, but you can't buy the Assistant lamp

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      1 hr 9 min
    • 347: Flex It Out

      It's Andy's turn to bring his love of the Amazing Race to the podcast and why it's making him crave souvlaki. Then, your hosts explain why Google is attempting to overhaul how it advertises on Android. We'll also walk you through what the Android 13 Developer Preview is like and whether ChromeOS Flex is worth the trouble to revive that old laptop in the corner.

      Links and Show Notes:
      • Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on Android

      • Pixel to stream Android apps to Chromebook/PC, here's how

      • Android 13 virtualization hack runs Windows (and Doom) in a VM on Android

      • Google's free Chrome OS Flex could breathe new life into old PCs and Macs

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        1 hr 9 min
      • 346: The Note Is Dead; Long Live The Note

        Flo burned her tongue so bad, but that won't stop her from talking about her time with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But before we get to Samsung's big week, Andy joins in Flo's griping about network TV. We also talk about the rest of the Galaxy S22 lineup and Samsung's new tablets and leave you with news of a neat Chrome feature.

        Links and Show Notes:
        • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Announced: Price, Specs, and Preorders

        • Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 tablets go bigger than ever

        • LumaFusion coming to Android in the first half of 2022

        • Chrome Journeys let you revisit your old Google rabbit holes

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          1 hr 10 min
        • 345: Remember Android Tablets?

          Andy is modding his smart lock, and Flo thinks that's kinda cool! This week, we're talking all about why Google should have taken advantage of the Joe Rogan/Spotify scandal by playing up YouTube Music's capabilities. Then, does Google want consumers to think of Android tablets as something positive all of a sudden? A few job postings on LinkedIn sure seem to indicate it. We'll also go through Google's Q4 2022 earnings and where it's spending all its money.

          This episode of Material is sponsored by:
          • Wealthfront: Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free.
          • Links and Show Notes:
            • How to Cancel Spotify (and Take Your Playlists With You)

            • Google believes 'Android Tablets' are 'future of computing'

            • Alphabet's Profit Increased 36 Percent to $20.64 Billion in Q4

            • Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool

            • Lockpicking Lawyer

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              1 hr 4 min
            • 344: The Smart Way

              It's hard changing routines, and this week Flo is reckoning with how much she's enjoying making the switch to Fire TV after so many years with Google. We'll talk about Google's brave withdrawal of FLoC and why Topics is only slightly better, and we'll introduce you to Google's new executive VP in charge of technology and society. Then, we've got rumors! A ton of them! What is Google announcing this spring? Plenty of new gadget-y things! We'll talk about the AR glasses, the folding Pixel, the budget Chromecast, and the Pixel Watch. We'll even make some time for the Pixel 6a. It's so nice to have things to look forward to!

              This episode of Material is sponsored by:
              • Ahrefs: Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners.
              • Links and Show Notes:
                • Google drops FLoC after widespread opposition, pivots to “Topics API” plan

                • Get to know the new Topics API for Privacy Sandbox

                • Google's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society

                • Ready for Google Glass, Round Two?

                • This is Google's target price for its 'Pixel Notepad' foldable

                • Google Chromecast HD 1080p Google TV dongle coming

                • Google Pixel Watch Release Date Rumored to Be May 26

                • Google May Have a Cheap Pixel 6 Coming This Spring

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                  1 hr 9 min
                • 343: Thank You For Being A Friend

                  This week, Andy and Flo brace themselves for the return of Google Glass, as rumored through this week's reveal of Project Iris. We talk about YouTube scaling back on original content and why it's struggling to cater to creators. We also touch upon some of the changes coming to Google Pay, and we remember Betty White as Google intended: with roses raining down over a banner splayed across your search results.

                  This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                  • Ahrefs: Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners.
                  • Links and Show Notes:
                    • Ready for Google Glass, Round Two?

                    • An update on YouTube Originals

                    • Google kills YouTube Originals, its original video content group

                    • Google Labs working on blockchain, distributed computing

                    • New Google Pay focus is to be a comprehensive digital wallet

                    • Google Assistant White Noise Change Has Users Angry

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                      58 min
                    • 342: Podcastable Pain

                      This week's Nvidia Shield update has Flo wondering if it's time to upgrade her Chromecast with Google TV. Andy has finally achieved "Watch Later" Playlist Zero, and it's just as cathartic as Inbox Zero. Then, you know things are getting interesting when Android's SVP is subtweeting Apple in a public forum. Why is the head of Android speaking candidly about messaging apps? We also discuss MKBHD's recent renunciation of the Pixel 6 Pro and end with the latest details on Google's union-busting tactics.

                      Links and Show Notes:
                      • Multiselect for YouTube

                      • Why Apple's iMessage Is Winning: Teens Dread the Green Text Bubble

                      • Google Exec Urges Apple to Adopt a Universal Messaging Standard

                      • MKBHD's Tweet

                      • Google hired union-busting consultants to convince employees “unions suck”

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                        1 hr 1 min
                      • 341: Counting On

                        Google announces more compatibility with its Fast Pair technology and more integrations with Android Auto. Then, the ITC found Google guilting of violating patents filed by Sonos. What does that mean for your Nest devices at home?

                        We'll also discuss why a lawsuit claims Google paid off Apple to stay out of its business and why DuckDuckGo's CEO claims Google is abusing its control of Chrome extensions.

                        This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                        • Wealthfront: Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free.
                        • Links and Show Notes:
                          • Google's Improved Fast Pair Feature Will Make You Feel Like An Apple User
                          • It's About to Get Easier to Use Android Auto Wirelessly
                          • Google Infringed on Sonos Audio Patents, Trade Court Rules
                          • Upcoming Speaker Group changes - Google Nest Community
                          • Google is manipulating browser extensions to stifle competitors, DuckDuckGo CEO says
                          • Google Paid Apple to Stay Out of the Search Business, Lawsuit Claims
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                            1 hr 8 min
                          • 340: A Googley Look Back

                            It's that weird week before Christmas and New Year's, so Andy and Flo are taking some time for reflection. We'll look back at the ways Google won us over in 2021. The Pixel 6, its revamped security cameras, and its attempt at reviving Wear OS were all extremely valiant efforts. We'll also take stock of some of Google's follies throughout the year, both internally and externally, before paying our respects to those we have lost to the Google Graveyard.

                            Links and Show Notes:
                            • Doodle Champion Island Games Begin!

                            • Wing resumes drone deliveries in Canberra after raven attacks forced pause during nesting season

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                              1 hr 13 min
                            • 339: It's A Wonderful Phone

                              We're taking it easy this week. Andy's honeymoon with the Pixel 6 Pro is nearing its end, and Flo finally got herself a Christmas tree. We'll talk about the PIxel 5a's defeat over the iPhone 13 Pro, why it's not what you think, and why TikTok is beating out Google for traffic. Then we'll get really into the holiday spirit with Google's Santa Village and all the games you can play before diving into the Pixel-themed Tarot deck. Finally, in tribute to our brethren Down Under, we'll end with horror.

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                              • Links and Show Notes:
                                • iPhone 13 Pro beaten out by Pixel 5a in blind test

                                • In 2021, the Internet went for TikTok, space and beyond

                                • Google Santa Tracker

                                • Google released a Pixel 6-themed tarot card deck that you can download

                                • A 1,300-leg millipede has been found, a new record

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                                  59 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…

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