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469: And Then We Build Up From There
Material - June 21, 2024 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt turns out that Apple needs Google for its AI after all. Are you ready for ChromeOS's transition? And is Google coming back with glasses? Links and Show Notes: This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone Apple's New AI Is Made in Google Data Centers Building a faster, s...
468: Point and Click
Material - June 14, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not all of it. Links and Show Notes: WWDC 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership
467: No One's Taking Your Phone
Material - June 06, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's another week, and we have another Google leak, but this one is much more favorable. Also, great news: Google will not chuck your phone for using after-market parts. Links and Show Notes: Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents Google can keep a phone if you send for ...
466: The Algorithm
Material - May 30, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe fourth wall is broken on Google's search algorithm. And why you might avoid Samsung phones for a while. Links and Show Notes: An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them Secrets from the Algorithm: Google Se...
465: User Engagement
Material - May 23, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe'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? Links and Show Notes: Google I/O: Android 15's Second Public Beta Is Here, and It's Focused on Keeping Your Secrets Release notes | Android Deve...
464: The Gemini Era
Material - May 17, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsGoogle I/O is all anyone is talking about this week, including Andy and Flo. Links and Show Notes: All Google I/O news and announcements Google I/O: Hands-on With Project Astra, the AI Assistant of the Future Google I/O: Here Are the Big Features Coming to Gemini AI for Android Sup...
463: Hacks
Material - May 09, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThis 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. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex: Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possi...
462: That Sounds Like What Now?
Material - May 03, 2024 01:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsGoogle's business is doing okay, after all. But wait until you hear how Apple's been poaching former AI talent from the company. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex: Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register...
461: Nothing Works Anymore
Material - April 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThis episode might bum you out, especially if you're mad at your boss. At least this one is about Google bosses. Links and Show Notes: Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for ...
460: You Better Work!
Material - April 18, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe episode starts with an existential crisis and ends with ruminations on what's ahead in Android 15 and Google Search. Links and Show Notes: Google restructures finance team as part of AI shift, CFO tells employees in memo DeepMind CEO Says Google Will Spend More Than $100 Billion...
459: Wizard Needs Data Badly
Material - April 12, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsMercury is in retrograde. Andy didn't make it to the new Google Store, and Google killed more stuff this week. We recap Google Cloud Next 2024 and what's coming. Links and Show Notes: 5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24 Google Vids is a 'new AI-powered video creation...
458: Happy Birthday, Gmail
Material - April 05, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's Gmail's 20th birthday, and we're celebrating by ruminating about its presence in our lives. Links and Show Notes: Google’s 2009 April Fool’s joke isn’t so funny now CADIE's HomePAGE.... Google Messages satellite messaging may let you 'message with anyone' Support Material with...
457: I'll Smell Mine
Material - March 28, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe Pixel 9 rumors are confusing, but not as confusing as why YouTube is letting AI jump around the timeline. Also, have you smelled your Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen lately? Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 design revealed through 5K renders; will launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel...
456: Topsy-Turvy
Material - March 22, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThis week's biggest Google news was actually about Apple. Has Apple finally accepted that it needs Google's help in the AI department? Will the companies hold each other in solidarity as they face the DoJ? Links and Show Notes: Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generati...
455: A Good Final Draft
Material - March 15, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsAndy is solo this week and attempting to wrangle his Google Photos library. Plus, rumors of square smartwatches and other shakeups. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: Samsung going back to square design for Galaxy Watch Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year...
454: Squeaky Hamster Wheel
Material - March 08, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsGoogle hopes to reduce spam with its new search algorithms. Meta shatters our dreams for AndroidXR on its hardware. And the Windows Subsystem for Android est mort. Links and Show Notes: Google Search: New updates to address spam and low-quality results What web creators should know ...
453: Way Too Big
Material - February 29, 2024 22:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe've got on the big OnePlus Watch 2, wondering why Google didn't check Gemini's answers before they went live. Links and Show Notes: First Look: The OnePlus Watch 2 Is Too Big for My Tiny Wrists Android Developers Blog: Wear OS hybrid interface Google chief says the company got it ...
452: Literally Literally
Material - February 22, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's time for Cowboy Andy and Sheriff Flo's AI roundup rodeo! COME ON DOWN. Also, the first developer preview of Android 15 is out, and it's not 100% boring. Links and Show Notes: Gemma: Google introduces new state-of-the-art open models Boost your productivity: Use Gemini in Gmail,...
451: Google's New Gemini
Material - February 16, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsWhat's it like living with three different ways to call on Google? Where has Android's photo picker been all this time? And why is Android 15 codenamed Vanilla Ice Cream? Links and Show Notes: Bard becomes Gemini: Try Ultra 1.0 and a new mobile app today Android photo picker with Go...
450: Cache in the Trash
Material - February 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsThe good news is that Google debuted easier-to-use generative AI tools. The bad news is that employee morale is low and Google will stop backing up the web. Links and Show Notes: Shopify keyboard Google CEO faces employee questions about layoffs, AI strategy Google Labs: How to try...
449: Generative AI Unicorns
Material - February 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsGoogle held its earnings call, and it's mostly good news, even when it's not. It's not the best news for those who have recently been laid off. Links and Show Notes: Google earnings: 100 million Google One subscribers, Google Cloud profits Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet, Reports ...
448: Gouda, Woulda, Shoulda
Material - January 26, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe discuss the OnePlus 12 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus whether Chrome's new AI-enhanced features are worth forcing the browser for an update—content warning for cheese haters. Links and Show Notes: OnePlus 12 Review: Almost Impressive Enough To Make Me Want to Ditch the Pixel 8 Sa...
447: The Samsung Whoop-Dee-Do
Material - January 20, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsSamsung took up the week's news with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. And then, why is Google Search getting worse? Links and Show Notes: The power of Google AI comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series Samsung says Galaxy AI features will only be free 'until the end of 2025' ...
446: Meet The Bot
Material - January 12, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsGoogle started the week off strong at CES 2024 with the launch of new features and its new mascot, then nosedived after reports that another wave of layoffs was forthcoming. Links and Show Notes: Android's 3D bugdroid mascot is called 'The Bot' Google at CES 2024: New Android featur...
445: AI Wishlist
Material - January 04, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsSamsung will launch a new phone in a few weeks, just as CES 2024 engulfs us all. Plus, what's on your Bard wishlist? Links and Show Notes: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Will Hopefully Reveal the Galaxy S24's New AI Chatbot 2024 Bard Wishlist Google announces April 2024 shutdown ...
444: Change and Rebellion
Material - December 29, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsHappy New Year! For the last show of 2023, a recap of Google's year in search. Links and Show Notes: Google Year in Search 2023 Google's Year in Search 2023 Local Year in Search 2023 A Year on YouTube: The Trending Topics that Defined 2023 Support Material with a Relay FM Members...
443: Weak Sauce
Material - December 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsHappy holidays! It's hopefully the last time we're talking about Beeper. But it won't be the last time we discuss Google in court. Links and Show Notes: Google Allows More App Payment Options in Antitrust Deal With States - The New York Times The Google Play Store Ruling Is Bad News...
442: Epic Wins
Material - December 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsEpic wins--and that’s not a pun on the name. Beeper Mini, again. Then, is Google finally giving us control over our privacy? Maybe? Links and Show Notes: Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game Epic v Google Trial Verdict, a Win for All Developers Goo...
441: There is No Hype Like AI Hype
Material - December 08, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 80 ratingsBeeper Mini's turned green bubbles into blue ones this week, and Gemini entranced us all. Links and Show Notes: Beeper Mini for Android sends and receives iMessages, no Mac server required Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn't Solve Android's Messaging Problem Introducing Gemini: Googl...
440: Bring the Receipts
Material - December 01, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 80 ratingsIt's time for Google to pay Canada's "link tax," even if it sets an unfortunate precedent for the rest of us. Android 14 can detect when you're taking a screenshot, and the bumps on the Pixel 8 Pro are nothing to worry about. Nothing to see here! Links and Show Notes: Google to pay Ca...
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