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Google's back in court, which means there's so much that was revealed. Sundar Pichai testified on Monday for three hours, followed by Prab, Google's senior vice president. Links and Show Notes: Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google's search deals in antitrust trial Google executive testifies innovation key to avoid becoming 'next road kill' Google’s 2019 ‘Code Yellow’ Blurred Line Between Search, Ads Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

We cover Alphabet's quarterly earnings and why they hurt the stock, why the New York Times says that Google is worried about Apple, and some new features in Google Maps. Links and Show Notes: Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript Alphabet's stock has its worst day since start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020 Inside Google’s Plan to Stop Apple From Getting Serious About Search Google Maps update: Immersive View for Routes and new AI features The restaurant nearest Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy shines in a solo episode this week, discussing the Android team's recent Reddit AMA and why Google was able to bring back Home Groups the way they used to be. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Dieter Bohn and Dave Burke: Ask Us Anything! Google Home app AMA reveals work on home screen widgets, more Google wins Sonos patent case, immediately ships speaker software update Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy has battery woes, and Flo reviewed the Pixel 8 Pro. Is Google's promise of seven years of software updates too good to be true? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Pixel 8 Pro Review: Sets the New Standard for All Things Android 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 series Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google had an event for the new Pixel 8, and Flo was there! She joins us for a segment. And then, Andy solo summarizes this week's episode of MTV's The Real World: US DOJ vs. Google. (They finally kicked off Puck.) Links and Show Notes: Flo's coverage of the Pixel 8 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Apple spills the beans under oath about why Google is its default search engine the same week that Google dumps another body in the graveyard. Bard AI is caught leaking queries into the ether. And Android 14 will let you use your phone camera as a webcam. Links and Show Notes: Apple defends Google Search deal in court: ‘There wasn’t a valid alternative’ Creating a centralized podcast destination on YouTube Music Google was accidentally leaking its Bard AI chats into public search results Phone as Webcam: Android 14 Has New Tricks Up Its Sleeve Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Are you ready for Bard to read your emails? Is it Google's fault a man drove off a bridge? Should Google prioritize human-written words over AI-written ones? And why are Taylor Swift fans crashing Google's search engine? Everything has an answer in this week's episode. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Bard's Latest AI Capability Updates & Improvements Google’s Bard Just Got More Powerful. It’s Still Erratic Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions Google recently cut 'people' from its Search guidelines. Now, website owners say a flood of AI content is pushing them down in search results. “1989 (Taylor's Version)” vault titles come to Search Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google is officially on trial the same week Apple reminds us why some people can't get enough of its walled garden. Wired interviews Sundar Pichai and even gets him to crack a bit. Links and Show Notes: Google Antitrust Trial: Google Viewed Exclusive Search Deals as a 'Weapon,' Justice Department says People use Google because it's helpful Here's everything Apple announced at its 2023 event: iPhone 15 models, new Apple Watch, updated AirPods Apple's iPhone 15 Finally Feels Like an Upgrade Sundar Pichai on Google's AI, Microsoft's AI, OpenAI, and … Did We Mention AI? Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Google looks back on 25 years of search, just as it announces it's requiring disclaimers on AI-generation political ads. Also, did Android need a capital A? Links and Show Notes: Questions, shrugs and what comes next: A quarter century of change Then and now: 5 ways we're continuing to improve Search Election 2024: Google to Make Advertisers Disclose AI in Political Ads Updates to Political content policy Google Debuts New Android Logo, Adds AI to 'At a Glance' Widget A new modern look for the Android brand Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy and Flo are tired, but the show must go on. Google announces the next phase of AI infusion in Workspace. The company also leaked the new Pixel 8 before announcing a launch event in October. The modular Fairphone 5 is excellent but missing what makes everyone buy Apple and Samsung. Links and Show Notes: Welcome to Google Cloud Next ‘23 Duet AI for Google Workspace now generally available Google’s Duet AI can now write your emails for you Google is bringing generative AI to its security tooling Google kills two-year “Pixel Pass” subscription after just 22 months Google leaked Google’s flagship Pixel 8 Pro, again Google might recreate Apple’s satellite SOS on Android The Modular Fairphone 5 Is Good, but It's Still No Repairable iPhone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership