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    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.

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    258: Not Quite Business as Usual Jun 05, 2020
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    Andy and Flo lament about their "corona hair" before getting into the specifics of how to cop-proof your smartphone. We discuss why Google postponed the Android 11 Beta event and what the leaks tell us about the next version. We dissect Google's show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and why the company might be shifting away from relying on contract workers. We end by convincing ourselves there's a perfectly valid reason for a blush pink Android TV dongle, like the one that's making the rumor rounds.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

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    Links and Show Notes:

    • Twitter: Google postpones June 3 Android 11 beta launch event

    • XDA Developers: Some users on the beta list got it pushed to their Pixels anyway

    • Google Blog: “Standing with the Black community”

    • NYT: Google rescinded job offers for 2,000 contractors and temps

    • XDA Developers: More heat behind rumors of a Google Nest-branded Android TV dongle

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    257: The "Stuff" Chair May 29, 2020
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    Andy and Flo throw it all on a chair this week to see what sticks and what falls to the ground. Flo has started reading The Making of the Tech Worker Movement by Ben Tarnoff, and she hopes you'll join her for this weekend's book club. Andy wonders if Chrome OS will ever feel like a Mac or PC. Then, we break down WIRED's supersized interview with Sundar Pichai and discuss why YouTube is under fire for deleting comments critical of the Chinese government. We also rationalize whether it's worth buying the last stock of the Pixel 3a mere months away from the next phone release.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • Flo's Book Club: The Making of the Tech Worker Movement

    • WIRED: Sundar Pichai Says Google Doesn't Plan to Go Entirely Remote

    • BBC: Google deletes millions of negative TikTok reviews

    • The Verge: YouTube is deleting comments with two phrases that insult China's Communist Party

    • The Verge: YouTube took down Michael Moore's film attacking renewable energy

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    256: Lacking Certain Conviction May 21, 2020
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    Flo goes down the rabbit hole where YouTubers get radicalized, and Andy has a billion-dollar idea for movie studios. Then, we'll talk about why Sundar Pichai said making hardware is hard. We'll also run through Android's new Accessibility features in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and Google and Apple's new API to help fight coronavirus.

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    Links and Show Notes:

    • NYT: Rabbit Hole

    • YouTube: Seven (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER

    • The Verge: Sundar Pichai on managing Google through the pandemic

    • Google Blog: Accessibility updates that help tech work for everyone

    • WaPo: Apple and Google launch coronavirus exposure software

    • WaPo: Apple and Google are building a virus-tracking system. Health officials say it will be practically useless.

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    255: Put Some Paper Over It May 16, 2020
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    Andy and Flo take this week to dissect why the Pixel phone is losing key members of its team. We'll touch upon the reports that Google is stepping away from varying diversity initiatives. And we introduce the cast of animals and mitochondria you can hang out with in augmented reality.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021.
    • Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • The Information: Google’s Pixel Division Undergoes Shakeup After Disappointing Launch (Paywalled)

    • Ars Technica: Google Pixel’s camera lead quits after the failure of the Pixel 4

    • CNBC: Ex-Google Engineer Who Became Right-Wing Hero Ends Suit Quietly

    • Google Support: Experience 3D & augmented reality in Search

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    254: To Each Their Own in Quarantine May 08, 2020
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    Flo is getting restless in quarantine, though Andy assures her there is light at the end of the tunnel. We'll discuss Google's virtual Android 11 beta reveal happening on June 3, and why Google's quantum computing darling's exit reminds us of the Silicon Valley drama depicted in Alex Garland's Devs. We'll also dive into why we're feeling a tad skeptical about Google's purported overhaul of Android TV.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

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    Links and Show Notes:

    • Google: The Android 11 Beta Launch Show

    • Twitter: And now for an important message from George Takei

    • Forbes: Google's Top Quantum Scientist Explains In Detail Why He Resigned

    • Protocol: Google's next streaming device will shake up the Android TV world

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    253: Wear OS By Google Smartwatch Too Apr 30, 2020
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    Andy and Flo have a lot to get off their chests. Flo feels embarrassed for wearing out her Pixelbook, while Andy calls it "brassing." You'll find out why Andy returned his Wear OS watch upon opening the box and why he blew his $20 Google Store credit on a battery pack for the Google Home Mini. Then, we'll discuss the latest reviews of the Pixel Buds and why they probably don't have active noise cancellation. We'll touch on Sundar Pichai's presidential performance on this week's Google earnings call before Andy and Flo rant just a little bit more about Wear OS by Google Smartwatch.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021.
    • Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • The Verge: Pixel Buds review

    • 9to5Google: Google might be developing Pixel Buds "attention alerts" for crying, barking

    • Google: Alphabet's Q1 2020 earnings call

    • Google renames "WearOS," formerly "Android Wear," to "Wear OS by Google Smartwatch"

    • Google employees won't be asked to return to their offices before June 1 at the very earliest

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    252: In Defense of the Bathrobe Apr 23, 2020
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    Flo wonders why her Pixel 3 is feeling sluggish when she's not even leaving the house, and Andy pulls the trigger on a discounted Wear OS device. We cover a variety of Google news this week, including COVID-related app updates and the merits and privacy implications of the company's rumored debit card.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

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    Links and Show Notes:

    • The smartwatch that Andy bought

    • Leaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s

    • Google data centers shifting non-urgent processing until wind, solar power is abundant

    • Google Meet’s Zoom-like gallery view is rolling out now globally

    • Wear OS smartwatches are now sending reminders to wash your hands

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    251: Dogs and Cats Living Together Apr 16, 2020
    Show notes

    Andy dusts off his Pixelbook, and Flo wonders how to sanitize hers. We're both elated that Apple and Google are working together for the greater good and curious about whether we'll get the Android-running smartwatch of our dreams once Google starts developing its chips. We also discuss Chromebooks and their reliance on Progressive Web Apps.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • Google: Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology

    • Apple: Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology

    • Scoop: Google readies its own chip for future Pixels, Chromebooks

    • Twitter's Google Play Store app now installs the PWA by default on Chrome OS

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    250: Power Thoughts Apr 10, 2020
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    YAY! Flo and Andy are reunited, and it sounds so good. The two gather around this week's virtual campfire in celebration of their 250th episode of Material. We discuss what we've been binging on television and whether we think the next set of Pixel Buds will be worth the cash. We also chat about Google Stadia going free—except it's not because you have to sign up for the trial period or buy a game outright to play anything—and a neat camera trick facilitated by the Google Arts and Culture app. Then in our second act, Flo and Andy look ahead at the next 250 episodes. They discuss their hopes, their fears, and what their Big Picture goals are for the future.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

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    Links and Show Notes:

    • Andy's been watching this show. A lot.

    • What to expect from the Pixel Buds 2

    • Google Stadia has gone free-ish

    • Try an artsy filter with the Google Arts and Culture app

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    249: An Elephant On Your Desktop Apr 07, 2020
    Show notes

    This week, it's another Andy solo special. We'll talk about Google attempting its part during the pandemic, without being too creepy about how they go about it. Then, Andy is A Weensy Bit Upset with Apple for acquiring the company behind his favorite weather app and tanking many Play Store weather apps in the process. Andy will also guide you through why 3D objects have started showing up in Google Search results.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021.
    • Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • Google Blog: Helping public health officials combat COVID-19

    • 9to5Google: Google providing Wi-Fi to 100,000 California students and 4,000 Chromebooks

    • Brookings Institute: What the coronavirus reveals about the digital divide between schools and communities

    • Verge: Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version

    • Lifehacker: These Weather Apps Are Great Alternatives to the Apple-owned Dark Sky

    • 9to5Google: Hands-on with more educational 3D models including planets in Google Search

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