Material 66: Route 66

Russell comes to the end of his Noteworthy journey. Yasmine shines a bright light on the Google Assistant while it sweats uncomfortably. Andy dreams big about October 4th. That's right it's been a HUGE week since our last episode aired filled with product releases and rumours.

We also have some cool news to share: Our next episode will be aired LIVE ON THE LINE mere hours after the Google event. Watch us react, watch us flounder, heck even watch us sweat under the heat that is studio lighting as we dissect everything Google announces on October the 4th. This episode is not to be missed!

Russell comes to the end of his Noteworthy journey. Yasmine shines a bright light on the Google Assistant while it sweats uncomfortably. Andy dreams big about October 4th. That's right it's been a HUGE week since our last episode aired filled with product releases and rumours.

We also have some cool news to share: Our next episode will be aired LIVE ON THE LINE mere hours after the Google event. Watch us react, watch us flounder, heck even watch us sweat under the heat that is studio lighting as we dissect everything Google announces on October the 4th. This episode is not to be missed!

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Allo's weird SMS support explained, and other answers Official Google Blog: Say hello to Google Allo: a smarter messaging app Google backs off on previously announced Allo privacy feature - The Verge Hiroshi Lockheimer on Twitter: "We announced the 1st version of Android 8 years ago today. I have a feeling 8 years from now we'll be talking about Oct 4, 2016."

We announced the 1st version of Android 8 years ago today. I have a feeling 8 years from now we'll be talking about Oct 4, 2016

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Over the last few days, there’s been some confusion about the future of Chrome OS and Chromebooks based on speculation that Chrome OS will be folded into Android. While we’ve been working on ways to bring together the best of both operating systems, there's no plan to phase out Chrome OS.

Exclusive: Google will introduce Google Wifi, a $129 home Wi-Fi router, on October 4th Want to Know More About Google WiFi? OK, Let's Talk. | Droid Life Google adds Spanish-language voting guides to Search | TechCrunch

Google is continuing its push to get more Americans registered to vote ahead of the upcoming presidential elections by expanding its voter information guides in Google Search to Spanish.

Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Allo doesn't let you type a Direct Reply. It lets you tap Smart Reply options. 👎 Annoying, especially when none are given. LET ME DO BOTH. https://t.co/cOHgDXcRqY" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "#GoogleAllo on Android Wear with multiple chats. Chats won't expand, so you can't see the messages. https://t.co/ZMueKrwxos" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Messages from a single chat display without a problem. You can reply if smart replies are provided by Google Assistant #GoogleAllo https://t.co/nYCXDmu5jJ" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Google Assistant still in preview had to ask "Presidential Debate dates" to get the answer to What time is the Presidential Debate tomorrow? https://t.co/4bIrIvigdL" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Google Assistant and I have decided to look past our flaws 🤖😍 https://t.co/jKzWm5YxNl" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "🖖🤖 https://t.co/H7rd6gmOiw"

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Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "Can we talk about #GoogleAllo stickers? This sticker is animated... https://t.co/dvI28rBI57" Yasmine Evjen on Twitter: "The Entertainment Quiz on Allo is fun. What a clever way of displaying additional information when the answer is revealed. https://t.co/8B17RfflXu"