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The hosts kick off with humorous anecdotes and a nod to Independence Day. A billionaire's lavish wedding sparks discussions of celebrity culture and local protests. They dive into tech news, highlighting the quirky Nothing Phone and its striking design. Controversies like Google's hefty legal challenges and troubling AI trends grab attention. The hosts also explore the aesthetic fusion of futuristic designs and nostalgic sci-fi influences, all while sharing personal holiday reflections filled with food and festivities.

Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. 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: Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space Google Earth celebrates its 20th anniversary with historical street view and new AI insights Google Earth turns 20 AlphaGenome: AI for better understanding the genome Google Cloud donates A2A AI protocol to the Linux Foundation Google unveils new Gemini AI features, like select to search, for Chromebook Plus laptops like Lenovo's new $649+ 14" flagship with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Google reduces its Google TV and Android TV budget by 10% and cuts Android TV and Google TV's ~300 employees by up to 25%, as it focuses on YouTube Support Material with a Relay Membership

Is Google about to destroy the web? Yeah, kind of. The BBC explains why. 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: Is Google about to destroy the web? Search Live: Talk, listen and explore in real time with AI Mode Our latest scams survey sees changing online security habits ‘It’s absolutely f---ed’: Why Google’s new £1bn London office is in crisis These retro SEGA games are now free on Android until they disappear forever Support Material with a Relay Membership

Android 16 is out (for Pixels only), and why does iOS 26 look like it's been raining? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Android 16 is here Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision Advanced Protection: Google's Strongest Security for Mobile Devices Pixel VIPs, Android 16 and more updates in the June Pixel Drop Expressive Captions: Google's Next Generation Caption Exclusive: OpenAI taps Google in unprecedented cloud deal despite AI rivalry, sources say Gemini in Chrome Support Material with a Relay Membership

What would Google be like if all its various businesses were to break up and venture out on their own? Then, is Google planning anything for Pride Month? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Fate of Google’s Search Monopoly Is Now in a Judge’s Hands Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision Google to spend $500 million revamping compliance in shareholder settlement What if Google Just Broke Itself Up? A Tech Insider Makes the Case. Experience Pride with Google Google's Pride playlist on YouTube Music Support Material with a Relay Membership

Let's talk about what developers were promised at last week's Google I/O. Plus, what are Sam and Jony cooking up? 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. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Google I/O 2025 developer keynote Sam and Jony introduce io Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis on AGI, Innovation and More Support Material with a Relay Membership

It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes: Google I/O 2025: From research to reality Gemini 2.5: Our most intelligent models are getting even better Support Material with a Relay Membership

Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking. 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: Waymo to bring self-driving cars to Boston, including highways The Android Show: I/O Edition Google launches Material 3 Expressive redesign for Android, Wear OS devices [The new Google logo is already proving popular](https://www.creativebloq.com/design/logos-icons/the-new-google-logo-is-already-winning-fans Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids. 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: New ways to interact with information in AI Mode A Simple Google Search Is Now a Thing of the Past Apple's plan to offer AI search options on Safari a blow to Google dominance Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The discussion kicks off with quirky reflections on nostalgia, particularly the coffeehouse culture of the 90s. They dive into Google's recent earnings, hinting at future tech developments. Ambient music for work is critically examined, with playful banter about its effectiveness. Antitrust issues are explored, especially regarding Google's monopoly status in search. Insights into corporate investments and AI innovations paint a picture of the competitive landscape, all while keeping the tone light and engaging.