TWiG 612: Waymo Confused - Google IO keynote, problem with Google's AI demo, Project Starline, Material You

Google sends the Blob Opera on tour, starting with extremely fun show at I/O

Google and Samsung unite to reboot Android watches, with a dose of Fitbit too

12 Google Workspace updates for better collaboration: Smart Canvas

Do We Have Minds of Our Own?

Material You is Google's new personalized design language

Chrome testing RSS-powered 'Follow' button & feed that keeps the Google Reader dream alive

An experiment in helping users and web publishers create deeper connections on Chrome

Google's Project Starline Videoconference Tech Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram

Google's Docs dilemma: Why the biggest improvements in years might not be enough

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The Linear Oppression of Note-taking Apps

Seeing With Fresh Eyes: Meaning, Space, Data, Truth

Google I/O swag suggests something fun is happening at 4 p.m. PT today

LaMDA: our breakthrough conversation technology

Google made AI language the centerpiece of I/O while ignoring its troubled past at the company

A driverless Waymo got stuck in traffic and then tried to run away from its support crew

Google Photos update adds new Memories and a Locked Folder, previews Cinematic moments

Google Fast Pair coming to BMW, Ford cars, and Beats headphones

Android now powers over 3 billion devices

Get around and explore with 5 new Google Maps updates

Helping all your devices work better together

Chrome now uses Duplex to fix your stolen passwords

Google Search adds 'DVD screensaver' Easter egg that might eventually hit the corner

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Ant - Get A Round Tuit

Jeff - Apple's compromises in China: Five takeaways

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham

Guest: Kevin Marks

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