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Flo and Andy are back for the first episode of the new year with a look at how Google's Project Soli will change the way we use devices. The two also discuss what Fuschia holds in store for the future of Android. Then, after the second ad break, why people in Arizona are attacking Google's self-driving cars. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes Check it out to see if the Pixelbook deal we mention at the beginning of the episode is still available at Best Buy Project Soli is in development, for really real What will Fuschia do for Android? (Besides keeping the rumor mill churning.) People in Arizona do not like Google's self-driving cars And finally, a palate cleanser Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Time to play a game! Below are the instructions. Follow along to learn how to play, then tweet us or email us your choices and we'll feature them in our first episode of 2019. You have to GIVE UP one of these Google things and not use it in 2019. Which do you choose to give up? You’ll get it back after a year. Android Google Assistant (includes smart devices but you can keep your Android phone, Chromebook, etc. if you disable Assistant) Chrome and ChromeOS All Google-branded hardware (you can keep your Samsung Android phone, HP Chromebook, etc.) Google Search Same group, but this time you can only KEEP one for 2019. (And remember, “Google-branded hardware” would necessarily exclude “Android”; you’re keeping Pixelbook, Google Home (as a multiroom Chromecast speaker system), Google Clips (ha!) BUT you’re still cut off from Android, Assistant, ChromeOS...you’re only keeping ONE of the five) This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Enjoy this deliciously late taping of the Material podcast! This week, Andy and Flo are talking holiday things and the inevitability of Windows apps on Chrome OS. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss the internal blowback on Google's Project Dragonfly, and why Google contractors don't get discounted t-shirts. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Waiting for Windows apps Some Google employees are not happy about Project Dragonfly Google's two-tiered work force Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy starts us off this week with tales about an affordable Android TV set-top box, as well as links to visit when we're feeling a little nostalgic for sunsetted Google products. Then, Andy and Flo discuss Google's visit to Capitol Hill. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Take a look at the Google Cemetary, then wait for nightfall to walk through the Killed by Google graveyard Read over a summary of Google's time at Capitol Hill Donate! It's easy through Google Play Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

For the seventh consecutive week, Flo and Andy babble on about the virtues of using Chrome OS. But will Andy ever leave his MacBook behind and become all about that Chromebook life? After the break, the two discuss Google's holiday treats, and some of its unfortunate patent tricks. And then, a look at why Google's contract workers are rallying for fair treatment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Lifehack: Made for ChromeOS shows you exactly what's worth downloading SAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTAAAAAAAA!!! Sometimes Google does a no-no Google's TVCs deserve fair treatment Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo spill the beans on what they spent all their hard-earned cash on over the Black Friday "holiday." After the break, Andy walks us through Project Fi's new offerings, as well as some of its caveats. Andy and Flo also discuss the latest crop of Pixel Slate reviews that have hit the web, and why Google employees are petitioning for their employer to drop Project Dragonfly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes Hoping to get your iPhone-using family onto Project Fi? Don't forget to read through the caveats Gizmodo's review of the Pixel Slate is one of our faves, along with Ars Technica's and The Verge's Read the letter that Google employees wrote about why they're protesting Project Dragonfly Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Happy Eating Turkey week! Flo and Andy recorded a little earlier than usual to help you get your Black Friday shopping done. Flo and Andy also remind you that you don't have to buy anything you don't need or don't want. But if you do end up buying something, this would certainly be the weekend to do it, as prices are slashed on a variety of Google products. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes The Google Store has so much on sale Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo can't believe how out of touch she's becoming with things these days, and Andy reminds us that the Internet is nothing more than a series of tubes that can break at any time. After the ad break, Flo and Andy talk about Google's ventures into the world of health tech, and then the two lament about the fact that neither of them has tried out the Pixel's Night Sight feature just yet. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes The Internet: A series of sensitive tubes Google's Health unit is getting smarter each day—but is it moving too fast? Night Sight is a feature the iPhone doesn't have Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is happy that Andy is learning the Chromebook, and that they can both explore the platform in tandem. Andy catches us up on America's election, including some cheekiness from Google's camp. Then, an update on the #GoogleWalkout, followed by what's new from Google and Samsung's respective developer summits after the break. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Why the Google walkout was a watershed moment in tech Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is exceptionally excited about Andy's foray into full-time Chromebook living. Andy wishes it were better with Skype. After the ad, Andy and Flo hunker down for a more serious exploration of the allegations against Andy Rubin, and whether Silicon Valley will ever have its #MeToo moment. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2018’ Links and Show Notes The New York Times report that will leave you a tad frowny-faced (to put it lightly) Did you tune in for the #GoogleWalkout? Here's a lighthearted story about a notch, because it's about the only thing we can all agree to laugh about these days Support Material with a Relay FM Membership