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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

It's a light week, and it's kind of nice. Andy and Flo catch up on personal matters before diving into why the next generation of the Nest Hub will look radically different from previous ones. Then, Alphabet's Wing is making its debut in Dallas, and we've got our own ideas of how that's going to play out. We'll also get into you might see fewer apps in your Play Store searches going forward, and how Google Workspace is correcting your bad takes. 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's Third-Gen Nest Hub Could Be a Smart Home Tablet Alphabet's Commercial Drone Delivery Takes Off in Dallas Android Developers Blog: Expanding Play's Target Level API Requirements to Strengthen User Security Google Docs will start nudging some users to write less dumbly Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo's been playing with all the new Android phones lately, and Andy's got an update on the dance studio across the street. We're celebrating the 100th release of the Chrome browser since Google didn't think to celebrate its milestone. Then, Google is working on fixing Apple's AirTag mess. We'll also check in with Google's latest AI learning models, BERT and MUM. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google Chrome Comic Book New in Chrome 100 Chrome version 100 arrives with refreshed logo in tow #100CoolWebMoments - Chrome Developers Google Chrome 100 Trips Up Websites That Can't Count High Enough Chrome OS 100 is official and filled to the brim with new features Emergency Google Chrome update fixes zero-day used in attacks Google looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android Google cuts racy results by 30% for searches like 'Latina teenager' Google Now Using MUM For Detecting Personal Crisis Searches & BERT For Detecting Shocking Content Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google Settles With 4 Engineers Over Complaint It Fired Them for Organizing Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges Before layoffs hit Google-owned Looker, workers unknowingly trained their replacements Apple TV app on Android and Google TV now blocks movie rentals and purchases The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Good news, everyone. We're already on Android 13 Developer Preview 2, and Andy and Flo have the details on what's new. And since we recorded on St. Patrick's Day, we regale you with a bit of timely Google news related to the green-tinged holiday, like why there was no Google Doodle this week. Google also announced when it's hosting its developer's conference this week, and it debuted its official Formula 1 racing gear. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google's Latest Android 13 Developer Preview Lets You Shut Off Notifications Before They Start St. Patrick's Day Google Doodles High Court challenge alleges DPC failed to investigate complaint made about Google, IAB Europe ICCL sues DPC over failure to act on massive Google data breach - Irish Council for Civil Liberties FAQ Google I/O 2022 Google publishes new puzzle for revealing I/O 2022 information Google buys Micro LED startup Raxium, wants to make AR displays McLaren Racing announces major multi-year partnership with Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

What did Andy use his $10 Google Store credit on, and why does Flo have so many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies? This week, we're running through what Google's response has been to the Ukraine crisis and why Google's Chrome benchmarks on Apple's computers aren't long for this world. Then, we work through our FOMO as we realize Google passed out loaded fries at its booth during this year's MWC. Now we're majorly craving pomme frites. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists: A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine An update on the threat landscape Google's latest Chrome for Mac update is faster than Safari–for now Samsung might be throttling the performance of 10000 apps I flew 3,600 miles to see the Google booth at MWC and all I got were these french fries Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's a weird week. Flo's on strike from work, and Andy is not feeling the new Google Assistant voice. This week's pod is also a little intense as we discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, but we do our best to explain what we think Google's role should be in times of crisis. Then, why Google is asking its workforce to come back into the office three days a week. And for folks like Andy holding out for the much-ballyhooed Pixel Watch, some hopeful leaks. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront: Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine Google Maps Pauses Edits After Claims Ukraine Tags Used For Russian Strikes Google to end work-from-home option for most Bay Area workers Google Pixel Watch pops up alongside Pixel 6a in carrier inventory system Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo and Andy muse over how much TV they watch and why it makes no sense that shows and movies stream where they do. Then, Andy gives us an update on ChromeOS Flex. We'll go in-depth on all three of the new Samsung flagship phones and dunk on why conspiracy theorists use DuckDuckGo for their cursed searches. And does anyone know where we can get the cool lamp that only Google employees can buy? Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy A53 shows up on Google Play Console, launch may be imminent Samsung's Galaxy S22 Is the Best Android Phone for Most People Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much Fed Up With Google, Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo Google made dLight, but you can't buy the Assistant lamp Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's Andy's turn to bring his love of the Amazing Race to the podcast and why it's making him crave souvlaki. Then, your hosts explain why Google is attempting to overhaul how it advertises on Android. We'll also walk you through what the Android 13 Developer Preview is like and whether ChromeOS Flex is worth the trouble to revive that old laptop in the corner. Links and Show Notes: Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on Android Pixel to stream Android apps to Chromebook/PC, here's how Android 13 virtualization hack runs Windows (and Doom) in a VM on Android Google's free Chrome OS Flex could breathe new life into old PCs and Macs Support Material with a Relay FM Membership