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Explore the amusing chaos of holiday card creation in the age of AI. The hosts delve into innovative tools like Pixel Studio and the whimsical nature of AI-generated art. They reflect on the nostalgia of past holiday traditions while humorously sharing family anecdotes. Discover the possibilities of drone delivery in Texas and its potential impacts on our daily lives. A playful debate on electric versus gas cars wraps up the conversation, with insights into how technology shapes creativity and consumer behavior.

Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut. Links and Show Notes: Android XR: The Gemini era comes to headsets and glasses Hands On With Google's Gemini-Powered Smart Glasses, Android XR, and Project Moohan Headset Multimodal Live AI with Gemini 2.0 Introducing Gemini 2.0: our new AI model for the agentic era Try Deep Research and our new experimental model in Gemini, your AI assistant Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Samsung will make glasses before Meta and Spotify's personalized recap podcast, powered by Google's AI, makes us cringe. Links and Show Notes: What Judge Brinkema Zeroed In On During Closing Arguments In US v. Google Report: Samsung XR glasses have Ray-Ban Meta specs with more features, seemingly no display The Cringe-Factor Is High With Spotify's Wrapped AI Podcast Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is back. Andy explains why Google is "once, twice, three times a monopolist." Links and Show Notes: What Judge Brinkema Zeroed In On During Closing Arguments In US v. Google 5 ways I'm handling the holidays with Gemini Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The discussion digs into Google's potential divestment plans as the Department of Justice targets its monopoly. They examine the fallout from Google's recent shutdowns and its cultural hurdles amid antitrust scrutiny. Topics also include the anticipated features of the upcoming Pixel tablet, with a lighthearted comparison to baking pastries from scratch. Personal reflections highlight the speaker's tech journey, with a grateful nod to listeners for their support during solo ventures.

Google deals with a mini révolution in France. Links and Show Notes: Safer with Google: New intelligent, real-time protections on Android to keep you safe Providing more data about news results in the EU An update on political advertising in the European Union Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Googlers spook their bosses with questions at the company's annual Halloween party. Links and Show Notes: Google Keep FAB redesign makes new notes a two-step process Report: Google preps ‘Jarvis’ AI agent that works in Chrome Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts 7 pieces of AI news we announced in October Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy did a fantastic Halloween episode, and Flo is a little late to post it! Forgive us, and learn about the scary ways Google made money this last quarter. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Android 15's best new feature is Private Space when it's not bricking the Pixel 6. For our members, why Andy had to write a paper on volleyball. Links and Show Notes: Android 15 is causing major issues for some Pixel 6 series owners More transparency for AI edits in Google Photos Google releases tech to watermark AI-generated text Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy gets cozy to talk about what's new in Android 15. Plus, an executive shakeup at the Google farm. Links and Show Notes: What’s new in Android 15, plus more updates Bringing new theft protection features to Android users around the world The AI opportunity: Updates to our Gemini and Knowledge & Information teams Support Material with a Relay FM Membership