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Flo's SIM woes continue unabated, and Andy realizes the stronghold that Chrome has on his life. We talk about the latest Google executive to leave after publishing an offensive manifesto and then liven it up with the good news about a Big Ass Chromebook. Andy will fanboy a bit over the latest Android-powered Micro Four Thirds camera, Flo will rejoice over Verizon saying "yes" to RCS, and we pull a little from the Pixel 6 rumor mill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Google parts with Cloud VP after uproar over his manifesto renouncing his antisemitism The Biggest Chromebook You Can Buy Is Extremely Basic Yongnuo’s new Android 10-powered MFT camera features 20MP sensor, 5” touchscreen display Verizon Finally Embraces RCS, Now the Lone Holdout Is Apple Google Camera hints at Pixel 6 & 6 Pro resolution, more Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo continue their epic saga from this week's All About Android. Then, Flo airs her frustrations with life and how a SIM card made her cry. Andy joins in with frustrations of his own, and then we dive into Google's trouble with France. We also mull through the Google Games Developer Summit's announcements and the rumors and leaks surrounding the next batch of Android smartphones. We managed to get to OnePlus's benchmark fiasco, too, and Andy summarizes the BBC's interview with Sundar Pichai. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Make Do: The joys and anxieties of art and making. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: France Fines Google $593 Million in Fight Over News Content Google 2021 Games Dev Summit: Android 12 and Stadia Huge leak indicates that Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked may bring new foldables, smartwatches, and earbuds EXCLUSIVE: Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro – Full Final Specifications OnePlus confirms it throttled the performance of 300 popular app Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo relays her experience with a fork, and Andy rummages through his phones, only to discover several ticking time bombs. We're reporting on too much bad news this week, from Google's latest diversity report, to why three dozen district attorneys are suing the company. We'll end on a silly note, wherein Flo and Andy fantasize about what they would have done with a Surface Duo. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Discourse: Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. Focused: Life is more than cranking widgets. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: 36 states, D.C. sue Google for alleged antitrust violations in its Android app store Google’s latest diversity report shows jump in departures among women of color Google AI Chief's Push to Draw in Marginalized Groups Sparks Criticism Google Cartoonist Manu Cornet Quits Company After 14 Years You can get Microsoft’s Surface Duo for well under the cost of a Google Pixel 4a Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo love to digress into a conversation about their favorite foods and this week's episode is no different. We talk about the magic that makes Windows 11 run Android apps natively and why Microsoft and Google have agreed to start suing each other again. We're giddy over more carriers adopting RCS, and we wonder if Chrome OS will ever become an ample gaming platform. We end on a happy, helpful note with Google's helpful portal for people dealing with food insecurity. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Microsoft announces Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps Google and Microsoft agree to start suing each other again Android Users Are Getting Closer to an iMessage-Like App Google partners with Unity to bring the game engine to Chrome OS Find Food Support Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

What did the New York Times reveal about Sundar Pichai this week? Where did Google's messaging strategy lose its way? And why did Massachusetts wait so long to implement COVID tracing? We'll answer all these questions. Plus, Flo shares her experience with the Android 12 Beta, and Andy explains how he ended up on a film set with Kevin Bacon. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Top Four: Good, better, best, and one more thing. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Sundar Pichai Faces Internal Criticism at Google Prabhakar Raghavan Isn’t CEO of Google—He Just Runs the Place Google's messaging mess: a timeline Massachusetts 'MassNotify' COVID Android app auto-installed for some Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy fixes his Google Home Max stereo speaker setup, and Flo wonders if Fuschia will fix her casting problems. We work out the deal with Google's physical store in New York City, and we'll tell you how to report online slander. We'll also talk about Google's new MIAP dataset, and Andy and Flo try to determine how much they're worth as journalists online. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Automators: Automation for the people. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: The first Google Store is now open in New York City Google's first store: A look inside where it will sell Pixels, Chromebooks Google Seeks to Break Vicious Cycle of Online Slander Bookmark These Google Links to Help Remove Online Slander A Step Toward More Inclusive People Annotations in the Open Images Extended Dataset Google Search Knowledge Panels for journalists will soon show published articles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Android 12 Beta 2 is out, and Flo wants her Material Theming now! Andy continues to justify purchasing his new iPad by researching if anyone's figured out the "chain link fence" removal feature Google promised us many moons ago. We talk about Stadia's arrival on Chromecast devices this month and a new Apple feature that benefits us all. We also talk about how Google is changing its ad business to comply with French regulators and why the folding Pixel phone might actually be a thing. Before we go, Andy tells us about a new Instagram fad: Samsung cosplayers. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Parallel: A tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Learning to See Through Obstructions Google Stadia is coming to Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV on June 23rd As a Green Bubble, I Appreciate Apple's FaceTime Olive Branch Google’s first folding Pixel is apparently still on track for a 2021 reveal Anime Samsung's Alleged New Virtual Assistant is Inspiring Tons of Cosplay Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Happy Pride month! We're talking about what Google is doing to celebrate and what it can do to be a better ally to its LGBTQ+ employees. Andy loves his new iPad so much he can't stop talking about it. And Flo comes to terms with what it really means to "choose" Google. We also go through the latest reviews of the Pixel Buds A-series. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pictorial: A conversation with your eyes. Listen now. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Celebrating Frank Kameny Google Search adds fabulous Pride Month Easter egg Google union pushes company to drop deadnames from ID badges Google reassigns diversity lead after anti-Semitic blog post resurfaced Google reportedly made it difficult for smartphone users to find privacy settings Pixel Buds A Review: Sweet Wireless Simplicity Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google I/O may be over, but the hangover remains. Andy and Flo discuss some of the darker sides of last week's keynote announcements, particularly those related to artificial intelligence. But we also cover the exciting new Pixel 6 rumors. Plus, stayed tuned for a little Google Photos PSA, as unlimited uploads will end on June 1. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Clockwise: Four people, four tech topics, thirty minutes. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots: Can Language Models Be Too Big? 🦜 Google's New Dermatology App Wasn't Designed for People With Darker Skin Exclusive: Google Pixel 6 Pro renders with triple camera setup and curved display break cover Massive Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leak just revealed key specs How to upload your images to Google Photos now to avoid the June 1 data cap Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's Google I/O week, and though it was all virtual this year, oh-my-God is there still so much to talk about! We discuss all that Google revealed at the opening keynote and gush over the new and totally customizable Material You. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Rocket: Accelerated geek conversation. Listen now. Links and Show Notes: Google Workspace turns to "smart chips" to weave Docs, Tasks, and Meet together Google Wants to Make the Next Pixel Camera More Inclusive What's new for Wear MUM: A new AI milestone for understanding information Project Starline Support Material with a Relay FM Membership