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July 21, 2017108: Too Many Hits
Andy runs a blind camera test...the results may shock you! Flo heads to the city to augment her reality. Russell transgresses against the One True TV Platform and buys into WebOS.
We also talk image processing, Google Glass and why Australian money is best money. It really is. Trust me on this one. Ok ok it's not worth anything, but it's so damn pretty!
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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1 hr 4 min
July 14, 2017107: You Say Saltine I Say Salada
Episode 107 is our best yet! Flo joins us permanently! Andy befriends statues and paintings. Russell is swiping to Google Now like it's 2014. We also talk Cookie Monster, transparency and rumours. Everybody loves rumours. Yes it's spelt with a 'u' you saltine loving Americans!
Also American magpies are not real magpies. That is all (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
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 ‘material2017’
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Nova Launcher Google Now Companion Samsung Dishonours THE Cookie Monster Panic Back Press “Campaign for Accountability Project” report Googles Response Paul Heald Talks to WSJ About it Nexus Rumours Totes Confirmed
1 hr 11 min
July 06, 2017106: If Google Were A Mean Girl
Flo and Andy are super excited about a tiny phone made of jelly. Russell wants to prove he's a super fan by importing the Note 7, non-ASPLODE edition. The show takes a trip down memory lane before ending on the news of the Google News redesign.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Action Launcher Update Samsung Note 7 Fan Edition Google News Makeover http://florenceion.com/
1 hr 12 min
June 30, 2017105: Digital Intimacy
Andy gets mad at Google Docs. Russell gets mad at Bixby. Flo ponders the meaning of sharing photos in our modern world. The team decides that learning to code Kotlin is not just a good alliteration, it could be a fun learning project to embark on.
We also talk about the EU dinging Google to the tune of two point four BILLION euros. Yeah that's right, it's a currency, look it up people.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Florence Ion
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Development For Beginners A Year Of Android The Complete Android N Developer Course EU Fines Google Google Responds EU Coming For Android Next? Google Responds To That As Well Google Photo Sharing Goes Live
1 hr 12 min
June 23, 2017104: O Bixby, Bixby! Wherefore Art Thou Bixby
Andy loves notifications. Russell hates colours. Flo is worried she's going to hurt Bixby's feelings. That's right folks, it's another Material episode featuring OnePlus, Samsung, Google Backup and more!
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Guest Starring:
Florence Ion
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android O DP3 Features Hiroshi Stirs The Fans Google Backup And Sync OnePlus Does Being Naughty
1 hr 11 min
June 15, 2017103: Coalers And Uties
Andy gets a YouTube strike. Russell still thinks his S8 is cool. Flo goes to town with a FLIR camera to prove him wrong. Manu leaves the Apple orchard and brings his chips to Google. Also the Pixel 2, because everybody loves rumours with Pixels in them.
All this and more on this weeks egalitarian episode of Material.
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 ‘material2017’
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Manu Gulati Lead SOC Architect Pixel 2 Benchmarks Note 8 > iPhone Note 8 < iPhone How Hot Is Your Phone? Adorable Waymo Car Is No More Bonus Content: Toppled Spacecraft
1 hr 20 min
June 08, 2017102: Wholesome Wondrous Distinguished Conference
Andy and Russell talk WWDC and Android Wear 2.0! But before you tune out, they break down some legit FUD that Mr Cooking Man was throwing out in Google's direction and also discuss what they love (and don't love) about Android Wear.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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1 hr 13 min
June 01, 2017101: Here Kitty Kitty
Andy gets a book of photos. Russell smashes a Pixel for science. Kelly can't help but wonder if, essentially, our hosts are mad. We also cover the Essential Phone, more dog and cat news as well as Android Wear 2 and much more.
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 ‘material2017’
Guest Starring:
Kelly Guimont
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership The Paw Mystery is Solved Andy Rubin Makes A Phone It Looks Hot
1 hr 17 min
May 24, 2017100: Please, I Have Children!
EPISODE 100!!! ONE. HUNDRED!!! Did we mention this is our hundredth episode?! A special guest makes an appearance, we dissect more Google I/O news and we end on a touching personal note. I'm not crying, it's just raining in my eyes.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring:
Yasmine Evjen
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy's Cake Russell Eats Cake 101 Google Announcements from I/O Accessibility Accessibility Scanner App Android GO I/O Developer Stuff Android Architecture Components Android Wear Video
1 hr 12 min
May 18, 201799: I/O 2017, The Good, The Bad, The Kotlin
Hot off the press is Materials amazingly hot take on the Google I/O 2017 Keynote. Andy brings the journalistic integrity you know and love, Russell has been won over by swag.
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48 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…