

Made by Google Podcast
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Dive into the world of Google: Every week, Rachid Finge talks to fellow Googlers about the latest #MadeByGoogle projects.The result? An exciting look behind the scenes.In a snackable 15 to 20 minutes, they explain how custom-designed hardware, powerful software and advances in artificial intelligence combine to create helpful -- and sometimes magical -- experiences for their users. Each episode promises insights, tips and tricks, a bit of nerd knowledge, and an anecdote or two. Listen to a new episode every Monday.Get more information about the Made by Google products here: store.google.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 27, 2022 • 29min
Episode 04 – Chip Chat
Chip chat! And not the cool ranch kind. In the fourth episode of the #MadeByGoogle podcast, our host Rachid Finge speaks with Monika Gupta, Senior Director of Product Management for Google Silicon Teams, about the Tensor G2 chip in Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Monika and Rachid discuss Google’s AI first approach, how Tensor got its name, its role in our favourite speech and camera features, and why classical benchmarks for chips don’t always tell the whole story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2022 • 28min
Episode 03 – Color! Material! Finish!
Why do our Google devices look the way they do? Who’s better to answer that question than a product designer. In the third episode of the #MadeByGoogle Podcast, our host Rachid Finge welcomes a guest from Sweden: Isabelle Olsson. She is our Director of Design for Home, Wearables, and Color, Material, and Finish and has been working at Google for over ten years. Isabelle describes our approach to choosing colors, materials, and finishes for Google devices, and how we came up with the designs for Pixel Watch and Nest WiFi. It's about how to develop devices that harmonize in form and function – and thus contribute to greater sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2022 • 33min
Episode 02 – Why Your Pixel Is Like a Castle
What do medieval castles and smartphone security have in common? Tune into the latest episode of the Made by Google podcast to find out.In episode two, host Rachid Finge talks with Google security experts Jesse Seed and Rae Wang, who remind us that, in addition to chat apps, games and shopping baskets, our phones also hold a lot of sensitive information. Listen and get their tips for making your phone more secure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oct 6, 2022 • 35min
Episode 01 – Zooming in on Smartphone Cameras
Buckle up, get ready – here we go. This is the new #MadeByGoogle podcast. Every week, our host Rachid Finge brings you behind-the-scenes insights from Googlers from around the world about turning day-to-day problems into delightful experiences.In our first episode it becomes, yeah, small-scale: because our guest Isaac Reynolds is product manager for the Google Pixel Camera. And not just that but he’s also an avid photographer. So who better to explain how cameras in smartphones are getting better and better? Why is it not always the size of your lens that counts? And top tips on capturing that perfect shot? Click your way in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 2022 • 1min
Made by Google Podcast Trailer
In this new Google podcast host Rachid Finge talks to fellow Googlers about the latest devices and services. Find out what it takes to design and build innovative helpful devices, whether they are in your pocket or on a table. There's a new episode every Thursday starting October 6th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.