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Your co-hosts pull it together to bring you a super-sized episode about CES 2023. What did Flo see, touch, hear, and feel? A bit too much all at once, as CES is absolute sensory overload. But in the midst of it was some noteworthy news about satellite connectivity coming to Android smartphones, Google's services in the car, and a giant tablet that should reconsider life as a Chromebook. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Issuu: Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Here's your up-close and personal look at Google's Android experience at CES Android at CES 2023: New cross-device experiences and our approach to better together Android getting Spotify Connect support in media switcher and cross-device switching Google shows how the Pixel Watch can securely keep your smartphone unlocked Android Auto's Makeover Is Now Available for Everyone BMW won't use Google apps when it transitions to Android Automotive next year Qualcomm to Roll Out Satellite Connectivity for Android Devices Later This Year Matter Smart Home Devices Dominated CES This Year Lenovo's ThinkPad Phone, the ThinkPhone, Is Making Me Like Motorola Again Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Microsoft is coming after Google by infusing Bing with ChatGPT—should Google be concerned? Then, Big Tech had massive layoffs this week while folks were down in Vegas checking out new gadgets. Will that include Google, too? Andy will also walk you through January's Pixel security update. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Microsoft's Bing search has big ChatGPT plans Tech Layoffs Continue With Cuts At Salesforce, Amazon And Maybe Even Google Google is rolling out the January security patch to supported Pixel phones Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Happy new year! Our last episode of the year features a deep dive into why Google should worry about technology like ChatGPT coming for its money-maker. We'll also discuss whether Google has a responsibility to deplatform apps like TikTok for being extremely bad actors. Plus, the Pixel 7 is named "Phone of the Year" even if the camera lenses seem to combust spontaneously. Links and Show Notes: Is this Flo's light? ChatGPT and Other Chat Bots Are a ‘Code Red’ for Google Search Google at 'code red' over ChatGPT as teams reassigned to work on competing AI products TikTok Spied On Forbes Journalists MKBHD's Smartphone Awards 2022 shows iPhone is losing ground The Google Pixel 7's rear camera glass spontaneously shatters for some Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Happy Christmas eve! Andy shares his favorite app for the holiday to take pictures of things you need to last forever. Then, we get into Google's latest "macroeconomic conditions" and why it's a little silly that the Pixel Tablet leaked in its entirety on Facebook Marketplace. We also discuss some of the results of MKBHD's "smartphone camera of the year" poll. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google Photos Scan Slow fade for Google and Meta's ad dominance Prototype Google Pixel Tablet and its dock leak on Facebook Marketplace Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo have reunited again after both taking trips out of town. We talk about Google playing it cool around ChatGPT and how Android Auto taught Flo to understand the metric system. We also discuss YouTube's new moderation tactics and two new interactive games from Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google execs warn company's reputation could suffer if it moves too fast on AI-chat technology Google to merge mapping service Waze with maps products teams YouTube moderation bots will start issuing warnings, 24-hour bans The Blobs are back and teaming up with Beethoven Blob Beats Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is on vacation, but Andy's holding it down in a special solo show. Surprise, surprise: Google's made some changes to one of its beloved apps, and it might change the way you're used to doing things. Then, Andy takes a peek at Google's online gift shop. Links and Show Notes: Google Lens replaces Google Translate's camera mode on Android and iOS Google Search brings continuous scrolling to desktop GoogleMerchandiseStore.com Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy spent some cash over the holiday, and Flo is still wondering where to spend her Google Store store credit. We'll discuss the $9 million penalty that Google and iHeartRadio have to pay for deceptive Pixel 4 ads, plus the $5 Billion Google will owe Play Store customers if the latest class action suit goes terribly. We'll also lament over how hard it is to move to Mastodon. This episode of Material is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Google paid millions to iHeartMedia radio hosts to endorse the Pixel 4 — even though they hadn't used it FTC, States Sue Google and iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads Promoting the Pixel 4 Smartphone Google customers win class-action status in lawsuit over app store prices Google now has an official Mastodon account, but it's not what you think Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's our annual listen-to-us-while-cooking episode! Andy and Flo regale what's on the docket this turkey/tofurkey holiday, then count down the most worthy of Google's Black Friday deals. Be sure to listen in if you're shopping! Links and Show Notes: Shop Black Friday Deals & Offers on Google Store Save up to $400 on unlocked Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo wonder what's next in social media. The two friends talk about Google's $400 million location-tracking faux pas, though Apple doesn't have clean hands either. Then, a new beta feature in DuckDuckGo to keep Android apps from tracking your activity. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: AG Rosenblum Announces Largest AG Consumer Privacy Settlement in U.S. History Google settles with 40 states over location tracking practices Google Agrees to $392 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States Apple Apps Track You Even With Privacy Protections on New DuckDuckGo Tool Brings Apple-Style Privacy to Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

YouTube Kids remains questionable, and Andy has found a sincere appreciation for the Nest Hub. We'll discuss how to get your refunds from Google's defunct Stadia cloud gaming platform and what it's like to play PC games on a Chromebook. We also chat about what's next from Fitbit and its plans for a kid-centric device. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Here’s How to Get Your Money Back From Google Stadia With Stadia shutting down, what else can you use the Stadia Controller for? Red Dead Redemption 2 fan with nearly 6,000 hours on Stadia gets thrown a lifeline by Rockstar Google Play Android Games Can Now Be Played on Your PC ChromeOS gets serious about gaming as Steam support enters beta Google Play Games Fitbit—now, by Google Report: Fitbit working on cellular wearable for kids after canceling camera smartwatch Support Material with a Relay FM Membership