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  • 8: Ara You Excited for S'mores?

    Marshmallow Robots smothering you while you sleep. Robots opening doors. Robots playing football. Robots being pushed over. It's Robots all the way down...also WiFi is back baby, thanks to onHub! Ara you excited yet? Assemble your phone and join us!

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:
    • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off
    • Links and Show Notes: War on Android

      Every time a developer enables debug mode, somewhere an Android dies

      Android isn't taking this lying down, they're coming and they have pillows

      • Live #RelayBirthday Q&A
      • What color sunglasses should Yasmine get?
      • Android "M" Is Now Officially Android Marshmallow
      • What are S'mores?
      • Error 194
      • Boston Dynamic's Robot Toddler and Puppy
      • Robocup! Robot World Cup
      • NASA Robonaut
      • Google Hangouts website
      • Google Delays Project Ara Until At Least 2016, Still Deciding On Initial Launch Location
      • OnHub Router
      • Google Launches OnHub, A Souped-Up WiFi Router And Smart Home Hub
      • Material's Nearby episode, an interview with the Google Nearby team
      • AirPort Extreme
      • Amazon Echo
      • Roku
      • Project Brillo and Weave, the IoT protocol for everything
      • Nest Thermostat
      • How a 17 Year Old Russian Kid Stole My Minecraft Account
      • Keep sending your Material Sticker Pictures

        - https://twitter.com/imyke/status/631803254742102016

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        Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
        Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
        Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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        1 hr
      • 7: Alphabet Soup

        A is for Android. G is for Google. W is for WTF. This week our hosts try to dissect the news that Google is rebranding parts of itself under the 'Alphabet' umbrella. What does it all mean? Will there still be free burritos? All this and our hosts still manage to pack in a few listener questions. It's like a gift to you, on your birthday. Happy birthday! Yes you, yes we know, it's your birthday! Google told us so.

        This episode of Material is sponsored by:

        Fireside Conf: Learn. Engage. Escape. To take part in the competition to win two tickets, just tweet 'Thanks @firesideconf for supporting @_relayfm'. Contest closes 12PM EST on August 17th, 2015.

        Links and Show Notes:
        • High-five from the Material Crew!
        • abc.xyz
        • What Google, I mean Alphabet, Looks like Now
        • Buy n Large
        • Sundar Pichai
        • Time Magazine's Virtual Reality Cover Spawns Hysterical New Meme
        • #AskMaterial

          Best Nexus Phone of All Time

          - Nexus 5
          - Nexus S

          What do we think about Android TV

          - Android TV
          - Roku
          - Chromecast

          What about Chromebooks?

          - Chromebooks
          - HP Stream 11 - Affordable Windows-based PC

          Favorite Android Twitter App

          - Falcon Pro 3, twitter client for Android
          - Plume, twitter client for Android

          Discussion

          - Falcon developer joins the Twitter team and confirms Falcon will be staying with him
          - Fenix, twitter client for Android
          - Tweetings, twitter client for Android

          Keep sending your Material Sticker Pictures

          We have sticker twins, thank you for sharing your Material Stickers with us!
          - https://twitter.com/aircooledcafe/status/629253488615141377
          - https://twitter.com/rustyshelf/status/629262472713601024

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          - Material Podcast on iTunes

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          Material Stickers

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          Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
          Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
          Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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          57 min
        • 6: Plus You

          This week the team ponders the big questions of our time. What's the future of Google+, one of the most ambitious projects Google has ever undertaken? Is there really free beer being given away in Australia? Is VR the next big thing for Google? Why aren't more people upset that Virtual Reality is an oxymoron?

          This episode of Material is sponsored by:
          • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off
          • Links and Show Notes: Material Ringtone Download
            • For those asking for our intro as a ringtone Marc Edwards delivers
            • Links
              • June 28, 2011 - Introducing the Google+ project: Real-life sharing, rethought for the web
              • Inside the failure of Google+, a very expensive attempt to unseat Facebook
              • App.net - App.net is your passport to great applications.
              • Ello - Ello is a place to discover beautiful art, be inspired by meaningful stories, and connect with creators around the world.
              • You no longer need Google+ for closed beta testing - Iterate faster on Google Play with improved beta testing
              • Immerse yourself in a world of storytelling made just for mobile. Download Google Spotlight Stories to view "Help" directed by Justin Lin. Download links: Android, iOS.
              • Google Cardboard
              • Oculus
              • Samsung Gear VR
              • Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
              • You Can Now Experience Lip Sync Battle in Virtual Reality
              • Oculus VR Cinema article, video
              • Chris Lacy sells Link Bubble, see sponsoring our show gets you places!
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                Material Stickers

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                Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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                59 min
              • 5: Who Makes This Stuff?!

                This week the Material Manufacturing Analysts examine the top makers of Android phones and what makes them tick. How do the flagship phones stack up? What is the philosophy behind each device? Why do updates take so long? Rooting? All this and more!

                This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                • Action Launcher 3: An android home screen app for power users and muggles alike.
                • Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
                • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'MATERIAL'
                • Links and Show Notes: Links
                  • Material Stickers and note from the Shipping Guy
                  • The Pen Addict - Relay FM
                  • Motorola Event - Find Your Perfect Moto Match
                  • Digital Photography Review Connect - Motorola Moto X Style preview and samples
                  • Text Message Android Vulnerability
                  • One Plus 2 NFC-less
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                    Show your Material love, buy a sticker or two!

                    Material Stickers

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                    Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
                    Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
                    Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                    Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

                    Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Mont Blanc Ink Bottle, Irish Green (106273): Office Products
                    1 hr 9 min
                  • 4: Near. Far. Wherever you are...

                    This week our hosts interview two amazing guests from the Google Nearby team to get the low down on this new and exciting technology. Tune in for some fun inside stories and stay for the free app ideas like the Andy Destressinator 2000. You're welcome.

                    This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                    • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code MATERIAL for 10% off
                    • Guest Starring:

                      Andrew Bunner and Akshay Kannan

                      Links and Show Notes: Links
                      • Google Nearby
                      • Google Tone
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                        Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
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                        53 min
                      • 3: Google When? Google Now!

                        Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks and Full Knowledge Graphs are fun, but what have they done for us lately? This week the Material Full Stack Ninja's explore the world of Google Now and context aware devices.

                        This episode of Material is sponsored by:
                        • Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
                        • Links and Show Notes: Links
                          • Google Now
                          • Beacons and Eddystone
                          • Nearby
                          • Find us Online

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                            We want to hear from you, send us a message.

                            Follow us on Twitter

                            Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
                            Andy Ihnatko - @Ihnatko
                            Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                            Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

                            Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM Connected - Relay FM Isometric - Relay FM Upgrade - Relay FM Material Stickers — Relay FM

                            It's just awesome stickers, all the way down.

                            Google Now agenda cards on the Android Wear watch
                            56 min
                          • 2: Wear a Fit Cat Rocket Ship

                            This week our hosts explore the world of wearables, specifically Android Wear watches. They manage to do so without using a single watch pun, which, you have to hand it to them is quite impressive!

                            Links and Show Notes: Links
                            • We broke someone's bed...
                            • Russell's Android Wear and Apple Watch comparison
                            • Asus ZenWatch compared to Apple Watch - Picture
                            • Watches mentioned in this episode:
                              • Asus ZenWatch
                              • Moto 360
                              • LG Watch Urbane
                              • Android Wear Apps and Watch Faces mentioned in this episode:
                                • Todoist for Android Wear
                                • Fit Cat Watch Face
                                • Evernote for Android Wear
                                • Space And Time Watch Face
                                • InstaWeather for Android Wear
                                • Google Fit
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                                  Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                                  Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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                                  54 min
                                • 1: Switcheroo

                                  This week Andy, Russell and Yasmine explore what enticed them switch to Android, what keeps them there and the role koalas with spy skills play in global espionage.

                                  Links and Show Notes: Links
                                  • Android 1.6 Running On A Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator
                                  • Andy's Samsung Galaxy Sample Photo
                                  • Suspicious Koala
                                  • Photos

                                    Phones mentioned in this episode:
                                    • HTC Dream G1 - 2008
                                    • HTC Desire - 2010
                                    • Galaxy Nexus - 2011
                                    • Samsung Galaxy S III - 2012
                                    • Nexus 4 - 2012
                                    • Nexus 5 - 2013
                                    • Moto X 1st Gen - 2013
                                    • Moto X 2nd Gen - 2014
                                    • Samsung Galaxy S6 - 2015
                                    • Find us Online

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                                      Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                                      Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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                                      45 min
                                    • 0: The Google Car is Coming... For You

                                      In this bonus episode you can find out more about our hosts, their phone histories and how Google will finally come for us all.

                                      Links and Show Notes: Links
                                      • PocketCasts
                                      • Chicago Sun-Times
                                      • Find us Online

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                                        We want to hear from you, send us a message.

                                        Follow us on Twitter

                                        Material Podcast - @materialpodcast
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                                        Russell Ivanovic - @rustyshelf
                                        Yasmine Evjen - @yasmineevjen

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                                        41 min

                                      About Material

                                      From the publisher's feed

                                      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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