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We've had a week with the Android 15 beta, but don't run it on your main phone yet. Also, why is Chrome OS running on an Android device? Links and Show Notes: Google I/O: Android 15's Second Public Beta Is Here, and It's Focused on Keeping Your Secrets Release notes | Android Developers Google says Chrome OS on Android was, sadly, just a fun proof of concept Engage SDK | Android Developers Inside Google at I/O: Gemini, AI and Android 15 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Podcast delves into Google's Gemini Era with emphasis on AI innovations, Project Astra, generative AI tools, and Google Assistant advancements. Discussions on Google I/O announcements, Gemini integration, and search engine repositioning with AI enhancements. Reflects on industry events, challenges, and tech experiences.

This week, it's all about the Pixel 8a, as that's all anyone's talking about the week before Google I/O. Plus, the fruits of the DoJ's probe into Google Search. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex: Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 8a Is an Almost Complete Do-Over of the Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8a First Look: A Budget Phone With Everything You Need The Google Pixel Tablet is now $399 with no dock How to Spoof Google's Circle to Search with an Apple Shortcut Google effectively brings Android's Circle to Search to any iPhone with new Lens shortcut Judge mulls sanctions over Google’s “shocking” destruction of internal chats Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google's business is doing okay, after all. But wait until you hear how Apple's been poaching former AI talent from the company. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Computex: Grow your career, expand your business, and discover the infinite possibilities of technology. Register now or find out more info. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was triggered by Google fears, emails reveal Q1 earnings call: CEO’s remarks Alphabet Inc. Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Google lays off hundreds of 'Core' employees, moves some positions to India and Mexico Apple has 'secretive' advanced AI lab in Europe; poached specialists from Google Read the email to Satya Nadella and Bill Gates that shows Microsoft's CTO was 'very worried' about Google's AI progress in 2019 Google Phone starts rolling out 'Audio Emoji' and they're really weird Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This episode might bum you out, especially if you're mad at your boss. At least this one is about Google bosses. Links and Show Notes: Google search boss warns employees of 'new operating reality,' urges them to move faster Google can’t quit third-party cookies—delays shut down for a third time Google releases ‘prompting guide’ with tips for Gemini in Workspace Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The podcast discusses Google's restructuring for AI, RuPaul's TED talk on drag, and the California Journalism Preservation Act. They also touch on Pixel updates, tech industry regulations, and the challenges of balancing privacy and security online.

Mercury is in retrograde. Andy didn't make it to the new Google Store, and Google killed more stuff this week. We recap Google Cloud Next 2024 and what's coming. Links and Show Notes: 5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24 Google Vids is a 'new AI-powered video creation app' for Workspace Gemini for Google Cloud is here OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4 5 ways to use the new Find My Device on Android What You Need to Know About Android's Find My Device Network Google rolling out Android 15 Beta 1 for Pixel AI editing tools are coming to all Google Photos users Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's Gmail's 20th birthday, and we're celebrating by ruminating about its presence in our lives. Links and Show Notes: Google’s 2009 April Fool’s joke isn’t so funny now CADIE's HomePAGE.... Google Messages satellite messaging may let you 'message with anyone' Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The Pixel 9 rumors are confusing, but not as confusing as why YouTube is letting AI jump around the timeline. Also, have you smelled your Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen lately? Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 9 design revealed through 5K renders; will launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Circle to Search coming to Pixel 6 series, Fold, and more, adding in-line translations YouTube announces ‘jump ahead’ experimental feature for Premium users Samsung's new S Pens stink, literally, compared to the Galaxy Note Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week's biggest Google news was actually about Apple. Has Apple finally accepted that it needs Google's help in the AI department? Will the companies hold each other in solidarity as they face the DoJ? Links and Show Notes: Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones Apple in Talks to License Google Gemini for iPhone, iOS 18 Generative AI Tools DOJ sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case Google restricts election-related queries for its Gemini chatbot AI Studio Support Material with a Relay FM Membership