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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

Last week's podcast, today! 'Tis the season for sickness, but we're back in your ears with two episodes this week. First up: Andy does a solo show where he recaps his Nest WiFi Pro experience and notes from Google's AI@ day. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: 10-hour Thriller Dance Nest Wifi Pro Google AI@ Day '22 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, Flo wonders why her Google search page is rife with ads, and Andy is excited over his Nest WiFi Pro on the way. The two friends discuss Alphabet's third-quarter earnings call this week. Plus, updates to the Google Home and YouTube apps. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript Check out your cameras on the web with Google Home YouTube Has a Refreshed Look & Feel Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Lately, Andy and Flo's world has revolved around getting the know their Pixel Watch review units. Then, we chat about The Information's report that Google is scaling back on the Assistant and what we think of this week's Messages update. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Report: Google “doubles down” on Pixel hardware, cuts Google Assistant support | Ars Technica Our Favorite Pixel Watch Feature: Mystery Adhesive Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes Google slides into Tim Cook's mentions to promote 'Team Pixel' ... while tweeting from an iPhone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The two friends made it to the opera! Andy and Flo recap last week's Google Pixel boot camp. Then, we discuss our first impressions of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Google’s Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's the eve of the Pixel event. Flo is feeling crummy, and Andy has sandwich fantasies. Will these two friends finally make it to the opera? Find out next week! Until then, here's a rundown of the new Nest devices Google introduced this week, including a highly-anticipated update to the Google Home app. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google Launches Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router With 6GHz, Plus a New Nest Doorbell The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp Keep an eye outside with the new wired Nest Doorbell Reimagining the future of Google Home Get a faster connection with Wi-Fi 6E on Nest Wifi Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia. Links and Show Notes: Search On Google Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For You A message about Stadia and our long term streaming strategy Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. We get into what's coming from Google, including the newly announced Chromecast with Google TTV (HD). Plus, Framework is making a modular Chromebook, Google Arts & Culture dropped a cool game, and we're loling over LOLNeRF. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS Play The Descent of the Serpent, the first video game from Google Arts & Culture Google AI Blog: LOLNeRF: Learn from One Look Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is back! And Andy brought a cake! It's the best way to start a podcast between two friends who have missed one another. Flo and Andy discuss the new iPhone 14 Pro and why it's compelling. They also strategize what Google needs to do to make the Pixel 7 a hit. Then, a bit of an update on all the goings-on internally at Google. Last week, Sundar Pichai was at the Code Conference talking about cutting down the Alphabet workforce. It's a bit worrying after the news that Google shut down the next Pixelbook project, along with a chunk of Area 150. Links and Show Notes: Andy's cake for Flo ♥ Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Makes Ditching Android More Tempting Than Ever Google potato chips are back for the Pixel 7 in Japan Google CEO says he hopes to make the company 20% more efficient, hints at potential cuts Google canceled its next Pixelbook and shut down the team building it More Google cost cutting cancels half of the Area 120 projects Support Material with a Relay FM Membership