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…

The episode starts with an existential crisis and ends with ruminations on what's ahead in Android 15 and Google Search. Links and Show Notes: Google restructures finance team as part of AI shift, CFO tells employees in memo DeepMind CEO Says Google Will Spend More Than $100 Billion on AI RuPaul celebrates the 'power of drag' from TED stage Google …

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 transcr…

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 mor…

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 iPh…

Andy is solo this week and attempting to wrangle his Google Photos library. Plus, rumors of square smartwatches and other shakeups. Links and Show Notes: Exclusive: Samsung going back to square design for Galaxy Watch Samsung isn't bringing its Pixel 8a competitor to the US this year Pixel 8 not getting Gemini Nano due to 'hardware limitations' Chi…

Google hopes to reduce spam with its new search algorithms. Meta shatters our dreams for AndroidXR on its hardware. And the Windows Subsystem for Android est mort. Links and Show Notes: Google Search: New updates to address spam and low-quality results What web creators should know about our March 2024 core update and new spam policies Meta Rebuffe…

We've got on the big OnePlus Watch 2, wondering why Google didn't check Gemini's answers before they went live. Links and Show Notes: First Look: The OnePlus Watch 2 Is Too Big for My Tiny Wrists Android Developers Blog: Wear OS hybrid interface Google chief says the company got it wrong after Gemini's responses sparked a bitter backlash Google Is …

It's time for Cowboy Andy and Sheriff Flo's AI roundup rodeo! COME ON DOWN. Also, the first developer preview of Android 15 is out, and it's not 100% boring. Links and Show Notes: Gemma: Google introduces new state-of-the-art open models Boost your productivity: Use Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more with the new Google One plan Google apologizes for …

What's it like living with three different ways to call on Google? Where has Android's photo picker been all this time? And why is Android 15 codenamed Vanilla Ice Cream? Links and Show Notes: Bard becomes Gemini: Try Ultra 1.0 and a new mobile app today Android photo picker with Google Photos support rolling out via February System Update A Google…

The good news is that Google debuted easier-to-use generative AI tools. The bad news is that employee morale is low and Google will stop backing up the web. Links and Show Notes: Shopify keyboard Google CEO faces employee questions about layoffs, AI strategy Google Labs: How to try ImageFX and MusicFX generative AI tools Google will no longer back …

Google held its earnings call, and it's mostly good news, even when it's not. It's not the best news for those who have recently been laid off. Links and Show Notes: Google earnings: 100 million Google One subscribers, Google Cloud profits Google’s Parent Company, Alphabet, Reports Earnings Below Estimates Google Splits Up a Key AI Ethics Watchdog …

We discuss the OnePlus 12 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, plus whether Chrome's new AI-enhanced features are worth forcing the browser for an update—content warning for cheese haters. Links and Show Notes: OnePlus 12 Review: Almost Impressive Enough To Make Me Want to Ditch the Pixel 8 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Early Impressions The Pixel 9 leaks are alre…

Samsung took up the week's news with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. And then, why is Google Search getting worse? Links and Show Notes: The power of Google AI comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series Samsung says Galaxy AI features will only be free 'until the end of 2025' Circle (or highlight or scribble) to Search The Best Parts of the Sa…

Google started the week off strong at CES 2024 with the launch of new features and its new mascot, then nosedived after reports that another wave of layoffs was forthcoming. Links and Show Notes: Android's 3D bugdroid mascot is called 'The Bot' Google at CES 2024: New Android features and updates What's new with Android for cars at CES Google cuts …

Samsung will launch a new phone in a few weeks, just as CES 2024 engulfs us all. Plus, what's on your Bard wishlist? Links and Show Notes: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Will Hopefully Reveal the Galaxy S24's New AI Chatbot 2024 Bard Wishlist Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

Happy New Year! For the last show of 2023, a recap of Google's year in search. Links and Show Notes: Google Year in Search 2023 Google's Year in Search 2023 Local Year in Search 2023 A Year on YouTube: The Trending Topics that Defined 2023 Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBy Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

Happy holidays! It's hopefully the last time we're talking about Beeper. But it won't be the last time we discuss Google in court. Links and Show Notes: Google Allows More App Payment Options in Antitrust Deal With States - The New York Times The Google Play Store Ruling Is Bad News for Longtime Android Phone Users Google Messages giving RCS chats …

Epic wins--and that’s not a pun on the name. Beeper Mini, again. Then, is Google finally giving us control over our privacy? Maybe? Links and Show Notes: Google Loses Antitrust Court Battle With Makers of Fortnite Video Game Epic v Google Trial Verdict, a Win for All Developers Google tipped off press about a Fortnite bug — and Epic made Lockheimer…

Beeper Mini's turned green bubbles into blue ones this week, and Gemini entranced us all. Links and Show Notes: Beeper Mini for Android sends and receives iMessages, no Mac server required Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn't Solve Android's Messaging Problem Introducing Gemini: Google’s most capable AI model yet How it’s Made: Interacting with Gemini…

It's time for Google to pay Canada's "link tax," even if it sets an unfortunate precedent for the rest of us. Android 14 can detect when you're taking a screenshot, and the bumps on the Pixel 8 Pro are nothing to worry about. Nothing to see here! Links and Show Notes: Google to pay Canada’s “link tax,” drops threat of removing news from search An u…

Carl Pei played Android users for fools, and Apple stepped in like a hero after it confirmed it would adopt RCS. Evidence shows that Google and Apple once wanted to become "deep deep" partners. Links and Show Notes: Give the Gift of Relay FM Nothing's Failed iMessages Workaround Was Too Good To Be True It's important we not forget the Nothing Chats…

Flo goes on a covert operation to the Google Visitor Experience. Then, the company gets scorned in court not once but twice this week. 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: Lora - Google Fonts Visitor Ex…

We're feeling goofy this week discussing reports of an Android-friendly Apple Watch that was almost made and Google's desperation over making iMessage open source. The Pixel 8 won't let you make a fake I.D., and why is Boston getting a Google store? This episode of Material is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair o…