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 Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

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. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show …

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% du…

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…

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 n…

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 Support Material with a Relay FM MembershipBy Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion

It's another week, and we have another Google leak, but this one is much more favorable. Also, great news: Google will not chuck your phone for using after-market parts. Links and Show Notes: Google Leak Reveals Thousands of Privacy Incidents Google can keep a phone if you send for repair with non-OEM parts Apple finally confirms how long it will s…

The fourth wall is broken on Google's search algorithm. And why you might avoid Samsung phones for a while. Links and Show Notes: An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me; Everyone in SEO Should See Them Secrets from the Algorithm: Google Search’s Internal Engineering Documentation Has Leaked Google scrambl…

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 …

Google I/O is all anyone is talking about this week, including Andy and Flo. Links and Show Notes: All Google I/O news and announcements Google I/O: Hands-on With Project Astra, the AI Assistant of the Future Google I/O: Here Are the Big Features Coming to Gemini AI for Android Support Material with a Relay FM Membership…

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 …

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. (N…

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 …