Andy explains why the Google Play Store is frustrating Android app developers. Links and Show Notes: Our Android App is Frozen in Carbonite Why my apps will soon be gone from the Google Play Store Google Deepmind Founder Wins Nobel for AlphaFold Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBởi Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

Andy discusses the new features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and why Google should have been first. Links and Show Notes: New Meta Ray-Ban AI features roll out, making the smart glasses even more tempting Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBởi Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

Hey Meta, let's go hands-on with the new Google TV Streamer. Also, can you help us figure out what a photo is? Links and Show Notes: First Look at the Google TV Streamer, a Set-Top Box That's Easy on the Eyes UN Summit of the Future: AI opportunity for everyone Let’s compare Apple, Google, and Samsung’s definitions of ‘a photo’ Support Material wit…

What does NotebookLM have to say about anything? We asked, and it told us. Plus, some exciting developments to Google's wearables. Links and Show Notes: NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources YouTube will use AI to generate ideas, titles, and even full videos Masimo Partners with Google to Develop a Reference Platform M…

The Pixel launch event honeymoon is over. We're back to talking about Google's legal drama. Links and Show Notes: News publishers in spotlight at Google's latest monopoly trial Google’s ad tech empire may be $95B and “too big” to sell, analysts warn DOJ Google competes by offering tools that deliver for both ad buyers and sellers Apps can now block…

Android 15 is out, kinda, and why we didn't clutch our pearls at the #TeamPixel scandal. Links and Show Notes: Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel Google Finally Launches Android 15 Android 15 is released to AOSP Happy Android 15 Statue Day! Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

There is tons of Gemini news this week. And some of us are still recovering from our Pixel 9 hangover. Links and Show Notes: Raindrop.io Gemini makes your mobile device a powerful AI assistant Google Gemini finally lets you 'Ask about this screen' and summarize YouTube videos New in Gemini: Custom Gems and improved image generation with Imagen 3 Pi…

Flo has the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. And there's new Google AI to play with. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Early Review Gemini Live could use some more rehearsals ImageFX Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBởi Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

It's a duality of a week for Google. We spent the first half lauding the new Pixel 9 hardware and the second half watching the fallout from last week's monopoly ruling. Links and Show Notes: Everything Announced at Made by Google 2024 Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBởi Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

It is the biggest news of the week. It's time to ponder what's ahead for Google now that it's been deemed a monopoly. Plus, new Nest hardware. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Character.AI CEO Noam S…

Andy’s doing his one-man show again. He performs monologues about tracking cookies, Reddit, possible surprises at the Made By Google event, and how far Google missed the mark with the latest promo video, all while inexplicably dressed like Mark Twain. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership A new path for Privacy Sandbox o…

Andy went outside. Things instantly fell apart. But he was still able to analyze Alpahbet's quarterly earnings call. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet's Q2 earnings call Support Material with a Relay FM Membership 2024 Q2 Earnings Call - Alphabet Investor Relations Motley Fool: “Why Alphabet Stock Is Sinking Today”…

The episode title is for a recording that didn't happen. Enjoy the second take of this week's podcast, which is all about Samsung's new stuff. Links and Show Notes: Don’t Rush to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Review: Not Just AirPods Wannabes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

It's all Samsung all the time this week. Andy recaps the company's announcements from its Galaxy Unpacked event, including new foldables, wearables, buds, and a smart ring. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show …

How would you feel about your Pixel being colored like Pepto-Bismal? That's what's going on with the latest leaks. Also, Google's AI is warming up the planet. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: This is Google AI, and it's coming to the Pixel 9 Leaked Google Pixel 9 Is So Disgustingly Pink You Can Taste It Google's carbon emissions surge nearly 50% du…

New phones from Google and Samsung are coming fast, earlier than expected. How would you feel interacting with your favorite YouTuber in AI form? Links and Show Notes: Google Is Revealing New Pixel Hardware Two Months Earlier Than Expected Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans The Moto Tag is the first UWB tracker to…

It 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, smarter, Chromebook experience with the best of Google Announcing a n…

The 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 MembershipBởi Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

It'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 repair with non-OEM parts Apple finally confirms how long it will s…

The 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 Search’s Internal Engineering Documentation Has Leaked Google scrambl…

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? 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 Developers Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof …

Google 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 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

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. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex: Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links …

Google'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 now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (N…

This 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 a third time Google releases ‘prompting guide’ with tips for Gemini…