
Material
Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Latest episodes

Aug 1, 2024 • 48min
475: Sandbox Full Of Cookies
Andy’s doing his one-man show again. He performs monologues about tracking cookies, Reddit, possible surprises at the Made By Google event, and how far Google missed the mark with the latest promo video, all while inexplicably dressed like Mark Twain.
Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership A new path for Privacy Sandbox on the web Google Is the Only Search Engine That Works on Reddit Now Thanks to AI Deal Pixel 9 Pro pre-orders getting 'piece of Google Pixel design history' Google Chrome Dear Sophie - YouTube Google + Team USA — Dear Sydney - YouTube

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 18min
474: Podcaster on the Run
Andy went outside. Things instantly fell apart. But he was still able to analyze Alpahbet's quarterly earnings call.
Links and Show Notes:
Alphabet's Q2 earnings call
Support Material with a Relay FM Membership 2024 Q2 Earnings Call - Alphabet Investor Relations Motley Fool: “Why Alphabet Stock Is Sinking Today”

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
473: Sticky-outtie-thing
The episode title is for a recording that didn't happen. Enjoy the second take of this week's podcast, which is all about Samsung's new stuff.
Links and Show Notes:
Don’t Rush to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Review: Not Just AirPods Wannabes
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Jul 11, 2024 • 1h
472: Unpacking It All
It's all Samsung all the time this week. Andy recaps the company's announcements from its Galaxy Unpacked event, including new foldables, wearables, buds, and a smart ring.
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Links and Show Notes:
Everything Announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Watches, Foldables, and the One Ring to Rule Them All
The Samsung Galaxy Ring Reminds Me Why I Don’t Like Wearing Rings
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Jul 4, 2024 • 52min
471: Creepy Wonderful Magic
How would you feel about your Pixel being colored like Pepto-Bismal? That's what's going on with the latest leaks. Also, Google's AI is warming up the planet.
Links and Show Notes:
Exclusive: This is Google AI, and it's coming to the Pixel 9
Leaked Google Pixel 9 Is So Disgustingly Pink You Can Taste It
Google's carbon emissions surge nearly 50% due to AI energy demand
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 8min
470: You Can’t Patent a Circle
New phones from Google and Samsung are coming fast, earlier than expected. How would you feel interacting with your favorite YouTuber in AI form?
Links and Show Notes:
Google Is Revealing New Pixel Hardware Two Months Earlier Than Expected
Samsung makes it official: July 10 will be a huge day for Galaxy fans
The Moto Tag is the first UWB tracker to join Google's Find My Device network
Huawei unveils HarmonyOS NEXT, ditches Android apps entirely
Google Will Let You Personalize Gemini After Your Favorite YouTuber
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Jun 21, 2024 • 60min
469: And Then We Build Up From There
It turns out that Apple needs Google for its AI after all. Are you ready for ChromeOS's transition? And is Google coming back with glasses?
Links and Show Notes:
This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone
Apple's New AI Is Made in Google Data Centers
Building a faster, smarter, Chromebook experience with the best of Google
Announcing a new Magic Leap & Google Partnership to Advance XR
YouTube Tests New Kind of Unskippable Ad
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Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 9min
468: Point and Click
The Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not all of it.
Links and Show Notes:
WWDC 2024
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Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 3min
467: No One's Taking Your Phone
Google's favorable leak, phone repair policies, Apple's iPhone support duration vs. Samsung and Google, NYC's partnership with Google Maps to locate public restrooms

May 30, 2024 • 1h 13min
466: The Algorithm
Explore the leaked secrets of Google's search algorithm and the challenges faced by AI errors in search results. Learn why Samsung's phone repair program is ending and why luxury watches may not always be the best choice. Dive into the dynamics of food blogging and SEO strategies in the digital landscape.