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 541 episodes available.

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March 25, 2021300: Not Just Another Material Podcast
It's been 300 episodes of the Material podcast! We have cake! We have commemorative Oreos! And we have a rundown of our favorite tombstones in the Google Graveyard. We'll give you a bit of the week's news, too, plus what you get when you do a Google search for the number "300."
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Fortnite, from Epic Games: Embrace your wild side in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6: Primal.
Roboism: Robots, -isms, and tech (but mostly robots). Listen now.
Links and Show Notes:
Flo's chocolate-covered Oreo tin
Squash that Android bug
Pixel phones betrayed the family and no longer offered protection
The Google Graveyard
A YouTube video of babies fighting over a pacifier
Thank you to everyone who has helped us make this show possible for at least 300 episodes!
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1h 20min
March 18, 2021299: Incognito Mode
Flo is freaking out over signing her kid up for a Google account, while Andy is completely locked out of his. We gush over the shiny new gadget announcements this week, including the second-generation Nest Hub and the affordable Samsung Galaxy A52. We also discuss why Google is in trouble for its Incognito Mode and how YouTube creators are getting more control over copyright infringement.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
Automators: Automation for the people. Listen now.
Fortnite, from Epic Games: Embrace your wild side in Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 6: Primal.
Links and Show Notes:
Google Blog: Google Nest Need a better night's sleep? Meet the new Nest Hub
Ars Technica: Samsung Galaxy A52 is the follow-up to Samsung’s best-selling phone
Ars Technica: Judge rules $5 billion Google Chrome Incognito mode lawsuit can go forward
9to5Google: YouTube rolls our copyright 'checks' before you get in trouble
9to5Google: Google 3D animals list: Lions, tigers, dinos and more!
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1h 17min
March 11, 2021298: 10 Years of Burner Laptops
Andy and Flo take a walk down memory lane to celebrate 10 years of Chromebooks. We recap the dawn of the cloud-based machines, and we'll clue you in on the new features Google announced to mark the anniversary. We also cover a not-so-celebratory news report out of NBC News. Plus, Google is the most trusted company, though not when it comes to self-driving cars.
Remember, you can send us an email at [email protected] with your comments and concerns. Or, tell us what you'd love to see from our 300th episode in a few weeks!
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
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Links and Show Notes:
Google Blog: Chromebook turns 10
YouTube: Google Chrome OS Open Source Project Announcement
Chromebooks announces new features for 10th birthday
NBC News: Google advised mental health care when workers complained about racism and sexism
ZDNet: Facebook, TikTok least trusted by Americans, Google most trusted, says survey
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1h 7min
March 04, 2021297: Look At All These Rumors
This week's episode is a reminder that it's our data in exchange for all those perks we get for free on the internet. We talk about Google's attempted "privacy-first" initiative and what to expect from the latest Pixel feature drop. Then we lighten things up a bit with some future-facing device rumors. And, we're still answering your emails from years ago.
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Links and Show Notes:
The Verge: Google promises it won’t just keep tracking you after replacing cookies
Google Blog: Charting a course towards a more privacy-first web
Google Blog: From the seas, to more ZZZs: Your new Pixel features
Android Authority: Now there's evidence for Samsung developing a Wear OS watch
9to5Google: New Moto Wear OS watch with Snapdragon 4100 appears
IGN: Google Pixel Fold Still in the Works, May Arrive Later This Year
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1h 17min
February 26, 2021296: Let Them Speak Their Own Words
This week, we point you to all the people doing the talking: from newly fired ethical AI researcher Margaret Mitchell to the remaining Googlers on the team waving back in solidarity with their departed colleagues. We tell you why California ended its COVID-19 testing partnership with Verily and why "Hey Google" isn't working on your WearOS smartwatch. And we're still catching up on long ago listener feedback.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
Mint Mobile: Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month.
Links and Show Notes:
Axios: Margaret Mitchell fired from Google
Google Blog: AI Marian Croak's vision for responsible AI at Google
Mercury News: California's high-profile relationship with testing partner Verily ends
9to5Google: Wear OS 'Hey Google' support has been broken for months
XDA Developers: Wear OS 2.45 prepares to add screen recording feature
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1h 4min
February 18, 2021295: The New Deal
A little bit of astrology to start us off for this episode, along with why Andy gave up on Wear OS and bought a FitBit. We talk about Google's new deal with News Corp in Australia and the US and what the enthusiast community has unearthed about the upcoming Android 12. Plus, a quick update on Fuschia OS.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Google Podcasts: Land of the Giants
9to5Google: Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are now sold at the Google Store
Press release: News Corp and Google Agree To Global Partnership On News
XDA Developers: Android 12 may introduce many UI changes part of Material "NEXT"
Android 12 may introduce a Reachability-like “One-Handed Mode”
9to5Google: Google Fuchsia OS could run Android & Linux apps 'natively'
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1h 3min
February 12, 2021294: A Puckish Jest
Andy's buying little outfits for his Nest Minis, and this is one of the last times we'll ever bring up Google Play Music. After the ad, we discuss Google's latest earnings report to investors and where all that money is going. And, Flo gets flustered over Android 12's blush aesthetic. It is times like these when a respiratory monitor built into your smartphone is a good idea.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Nest Mini alarm clock stand
Bye-Bye, Google Play Music
MotleyFool: Alphabet Earnings Transcript
XDA Developers: This could be Android 12, Google's next Android OS
Google Blog: Take a pulse on health and wellness with your phone
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1h 2min
February 05, 2021293: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Google Support: New Chromecast with Google TV recently reset itself and now displays an Android Recovery screen
Ars Technica: Google closes Stadia’s dedicated game studios after less than 2 years
Google Blog: Focusing on Stadia's future as a platform, and winding down SG&E
9to5Google: Pixel Slate out of stock on Google Store, likely discontinued
Reuters: Two Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru
The Verge: Two Google engineers quit over firing of ethical AI leader Timnit Gebru
Vinesh Kannan on Twitter
CNN: Google CEO discusses Black talent pipeline concerns with HBCU leaders
Real Abril🌈 on Twitter
DoL: Google LLC, US Department of Labor settlement resolves alleged pay, hiring discrimination at California, Washington State locations
Android Police: Chrome 88 rolls out dino-themed QR codes on Android and desktop
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1h 16min
January 29, 2021292: Being Google
What's Google up to this week? The company faces a standoff Down Under and refuses to validate conspiracy theories through its employee-contributed PAC. We also bid adieu to Google's Project Loon and its VR painting app, Tilt Brush.
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Links and Show Notes:
The Verge: Google threatens to remove its search engine from Australia if new law goes into effect
Axios: Google won't donate to members of Congress who voted against election results
Loon's final flight. Loon's time as an Other Bet is coming…
The Verge: Google’s VR painting app is getting the axe, but it will live on as an open-source project
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1h 7min
January 21, 2021291: Very Superstitious
Andy and Flo lament about internet caps and other things out of their control. We discuss why Google is investigating another one of its top AI ethicists and how ex-Google engineer, Anthony Levandowski, got off scot-free for spilling trade-secrets. We opine on the future of Wear OS now that the Fitbit acquisition is finalized.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
Axios: Scoop: Google is investigating the actions of another top AI ethicist
MMitchell on Twitter
BBC: Ex-Google engineer among those pardoned by Donald Trump
Google Blog: Devices & Services Google completes Fitbit acquisition
FitBit Blog: Fitbit Joins Google
MarketWatch: Google and Fitbit said ‘I do,’ but the marriage could still be annulled
Klobuchar Statement on Google's Acquisition of Fitbit
Android Central: After just buying Fitbit, Google wants to know how you feel about Wear OS
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1h 3min

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