We're running through what Google's response has been to the Ukraine crisis and why Google's Chrome benchmarks on Apple's computers aren't long for this world.

350: Speed Trap

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The fourth wall is broken on Google's search algorithm. And why you might avoid Samsung phones for a while.

466: The Algorithm

We've had a week with the Android 15 beta, but don't run it on your main phone yet.  Also, why is Chrome OS running on an Android device?

465: User Engagement

Google I/O is all anyone is talking about this week, including Andy and Flo.

464: The Gemini Era

This week, it's all about the Pixel 8a, as that's all anyone's talking about the week before Google I/O. Plus, the fruits of the DoJ's probe into Google Search.

463: Hacks

Google's business is doing okay, after all. But wait until you hear how Apple's been poaching former AI talent from the company.

350: Speed Trap

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