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Andy and Flo wonder why the new Chromecast ambient mode is cluttered with widgets before they get into a recent whistleblower's claims that Google's LaMDA is a sentient being. (It's not.) We'll explain the what, why, and no-how of last weekend's most trending Google story. Then, it looks like iPhones are getting some Googley abilities. We'll cheekily walk you through all the features Android had first. Finally, Andy will explain why the new Pixel update fixes an overlooked audio essential. Links and Show Notes: May be Fired Soon for Doing AI Ethics Work Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its AI Is Sentient Is LaMDA Sentient? - an Interview Google engineer Blake Lemoine thinks its LaMDA AI has come to life The New iOS 16 Features that Android Had First Google's June Feature Drop may have fixed one of the last remaining issues plaguing the Pixel 6 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy fixed his Pixelbook display problem, and Flo can't stop watching Columbo. This week, your hosts talk about why Google canceled a presentation on caste bias and why folks are asking the company to take action against radicalism festering inside its work walls. Then, we'll lighten things up with the latest Android 13 Beta 3 and our favorite parts of the recent Pixel feature drop. Links and Show Notes: Google canceled a talk on caste bias by Thenmozhi Soundararajan after some employees revolted Android 13 Inches Even Closer to Launch with Its Third Beta Pixel Feature Drop Brings an Exclusive Collaboration with Teenage Engineering Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo get a little bit into the Star War after Andy explains why he started the podcast a little flustered with the Google Pixelbook. This week, we're talking about why Google is deprecating Duo and rolling it up into Meet and what that means for the rest of us who just figured out how to use these things. Then, did you know there was another Pixel hardware leak? These things keep popping up in the wild. We'll also muse a bit over Google's new campus and how we wish our work-from-home setups seemed just as airy. Links and Show Notes: Google is Confusing Us All Again By Combining Meet and Duo into One Video App Bringing Google Meet features to Google Duo for a single, integrated video solution Someone used the Pixel 7 Pro for 3 weeks without realizing it I bought one of the Google 7 pro prototypes: r/GooglePixel Google opens new 'Bay View' campus that was designed for worker flexibility — here's what it looks like Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

We're all doing the best that we can. Andy is wondering if it's worth going to the movies in person this weekend to see Bob's Burgers, and Flo is over the Google Assistant on her Samsung smartwatch. We'll bring you to speed on other wearables news, including updates on the unreleased Pixel Watch. Then, we celebrate Street View's 15th birthday by realizing how important it is to archive a moment in time, and we explain why it's unfair that Google's contractors can't work from home. This episode of Material is sponsored by: LinkedIn: Grow your business with a $100 credit on your next campaign. Links and Show Notes: Surprise! Google Assistant Arrives on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 Pixel Watch to have two processors and more storage/RAM than any other Wear OS watch Pixel Watch has USB-C charger, using Apple manufacturer The Pixel Watch will fail for the same reason every other Apple Watch killer failed Street View turns 15 with a new camera and fresh features Google Maps Workers Say They Can't Afford the Trip Back to the Office The GANfather: The man who's given machines the gift of imagination Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

We're blaming our delay this week on smartwatches. Andy walks us through how he tried to get the Kardashians out of his algorithm before we get into the leftovers of Google I/O. We'll also talk about this week's rumors about the Pixel Watch's custom silicon and why Andy is compelled to buy the Pixel Buds Pro. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel Watch runs on the same chip as 2018 Galaxy Watch Pixel Buds Pro get Qi certification, revealing wireless charging speed Immersive view coming soon to Maps — plus more updates Android 13: Every New Feature Revealed at Google I/O - CNET Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Well, what else is there to talk about this week? It's Google's annual developer conference, and we're running through all the significant bits of news. Andy and Flo have plenty to say about everything, from the Pixel 6a to the Pixel tablet. Plus, what's new in your Google software. Links and Show Notes: Every Google Pixel Device Revealed at Google I/O 2022 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is slumping at her desk and would like to stop. Andy wants to understand why the middle brother from The Brady Bunch has a furniture line. We'll talk a bit about what's ahead at Google I/O 2022 before we get into why the company fired another AI researcher. Then, a PSA on setting up Google's counter-doxxing features and what happens when the search engine doesn't protect you from slurs. We end with some interesting new features coming to Google's smart displays. Andy will also walk us through the company's gorgeous rooftop park area that just opened at Pier 57 in Chelsea, Manhattan. Links and Show Notes: Another Firing Among Google's AI Brain Trust, and More Discord New options for removing your personally identifiable information from Search Remove select personally identifiable info (PII) or doxxing content from Google Search YouTube: When Google Calls You a Slur Google is Working on Turning Your Smart Display Into a Wellness Hub Google's 2-Acre Rooftop Park Opens to the Public at Pier 57 in Chelsea, Manhattan Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, we're talking all about the leaked Pixel Watch: what to expect, what we think from the photos that have surfaced, and whether we believe it will make a significant change to Android's wearables market share. (Hint: we don't.) Then, we'll chat about the Android 13 beta and what's new so far and look at what's interesting on the recently released Google I/O schedule. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Crowdstrike: Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: I'm the guy who leaked the Pixel Watch to Android Central : r/GooglePixel The First Public Android 13 Beta Is Here Google I/O schedule Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, we're recording our reactions to the first Google Wing delivery drone videos sprouting up all over TikTok. Then, we'll tell you all about how Google and Samsung are making it easier to fix your own smartphone. Google Wallet has also somehow found itself resurrected. And if you're a Google One subscriber, you might have a free Titan 2FA key waiting for you. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Crowdstrike: Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: Coming soon: More ways to repair your Pixel phone Google Wallet Might Make its Own Easter Comeback Premium Google One subscribers can get a free Titan 2FA key Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, Andy offers a solo lecture outside in the quad to explain last week's Thomas Lewis and John McHenry duel (spoiler alert: it was dudes being dudes). Then, everything is broken, at least when it comes to Android and Chrome's security issues. Andy also touches on Google's future idea of ambient computing in your home, plus some news on Google's Switch to Android app and the latest changes to YouTube Music. Andy ends by offering a glimpse into his music-listening setup. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Crowdstrike: Start your free 15-day trial of CrowdStrike Falcon Pro today. Links and Show Notes: Google Chrome emergency update fixes zero-day used in attacks Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop How to Stop Octo Malware From Remotely Accessing Your Android Look out for Octo's tentacles! A new on-device fraud Android Banking Trojan with a rich legacy Official Swap to Android App Found Unlisted in iOS App Store, but It Still Needs Time to Bake Little Signals Google's latest YouTube Music improvements help it compete with Spotify and Apple Music New Features Highlights: Apr 2022 - YouTube Music Community Autosync - File Sync & Backup - Apps on Google Play Android Music Player USB Audio Player PRO HiBy Music - Apps on Google Play Support Material with a Relay FM Membership