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The thing that everybody said was probably going to happen happened, so let’s talk about it as a thing with facts as opposed to a bunch of rumors. Links and Show Notes: Joint statement from Google and Apple Personal Intelligence: Connecting Gemini to Google apps Grok being used to create sexually violent videos featuring women, research finds Exclusive: Google VP confirms ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere, and neither is 10-year support Support Material with a Relay Membership

Happy New Year! It's back to business with the podcast. Let's talk about CES 2026 and what Google announced it's doing on your TV and in robotics. Links and Show Notes: Boston Dynamics & Google DeepMind Form New AI Partnership to Bring Foundational Intelligence to Humanoid Robots Android XR lights up Sphere in Las Vegas for CES Google and XREAL Extend Strategic Partnership Android at CES 2026: XR Glasses, Creaseless Screens, and a BlackBerry Revival Gmail is entering the Gemini era Support Material with a Relay Membership

How did Waymo do during the San Francisco blackout? Also, a late addition to the Google Graveyard, canceled after 25 years of service. Links and Show Notes: Waymo suspends service during San Francisco power outage Google killed the 25-year-old Sega Dreamcast PlanetWeb 3.0 web browser this week — big G's services no longer respond to this quarter-century-old software Support Material with a Relay Membership

YouTube finally has the rights to the Academy Awards. What does this mean for the rest of the broadcast TV landscape? Another Google service was laid to rest in the graveyard. Links and Show Notes: Oscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029 Hollywood’s biggest night is coming to YouTube UK to “encourage” Apple and Google to put nudity-blocking systems on phones Google will end dark web reports that alerted users to leaked data Bringing state-of-the-art Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate Support Material with a Relay Membership

Google lays out its plans for smart glasses in the new year, while Disney chooses a side in the AI wars. Links and Show Notes: The Android Show: New features for Galaxy XR and a look at future devices Google Reveals the Future of Android XR: AI Glasses to Rival Meta's Ray-Bans and PC Productivity Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office Selects Google Cloud's AI to Power GenAI.mil Support Material with a Relay Membership

We were expecting a quiet week. Instead, we got a major Android 16 update and a Samsung phone that folds three ways. Links and Show Notes: Android 16's Latest Update Adds Gemini-Powered Notification Summaries and Improved Fraud Detection Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family New Android features keep you focused on what matters most Google is experimentally replacing news headlines with AI clickbait nonsense Made for you, by you: Introducing YouTube Recap Look back on your 2025 with Google Photos Recap Samsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold with 10-inch foldable screen, astronomical price Support Material with a Relay Membership

We're here, we're relaxed, and we're talking about Aluminum. What is Google planning for the desktop? Links and Show Notes: Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know Support Material with a Relay Membership

It's a big week of news without Flo, but Andy holds down the fort. Gemini 3 launches alongside an unexpected AirDrop trick between Android and iPhone. Links and Show Notes: A new era of intelligence with Gemini 3 Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10 family Support Material with a Relay Membership

Google and Epic are still working out the details. The company announces Private AI Compute, which Apple will use to create its own foundation model built on Gemini. And why Google retreated on its planned restrictions for sideloading. Links and Show Notes: Epic and Google may not get their settlement Private AI Compute: our next step in building private and helpful AI Android developer verification: Early access starts now as we continue to build with your feedback Hackers are saving Google's abandoned Nest thermostats with open-source firmware Support Material with a Relay Membership

Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini. Links and Show Notes: Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store Apple Nears $1 Billion-a Year Deal to Use Google AI for Siri Support Material with a Relay Membership