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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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    208: That Was Genius Jun 20, 2019
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    Flo is working on adopting a new hobby this summer, and Andy tells us how he missed out on that Android-based netbook. After the break, we discuss why Google's $1 billion investment in housing for the Bay Area isn't entirely altruism, and how the company got caught stealing lyrics from Genius. We also talk about how indexing video is the next essential step for search, and how fun it could be to make a game with Google's drag-and-drop Game Builder.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Get your reading done before listening to the episode:

    • Google blog: "$1 billion for 20,000 homes"

    • SF Chronicle: Google puts up $1 billion to fight the housing crisis in its Bay Area backyard

    • BGR: Google caught using Genius lyrics

    • Google blog: "How we help you find lyrics"

    • Android Police: Google app showing 'in this video' bookmarks for YouTube

    • Google blog: Create 3D games, no coding required

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    207: Bespoke Passwords Are Not Cute Jun 13, 2019
    Show notes

    Andy is about to make a terrible purchasing decision, and he's proclaiming it all on this week's podcast. After the break, Andy and Flo discuss why Google is accused of "killing the news," and why usernames and passwords aren't all that effective at keeping you safe. Then, we'll dive into the latest Pixel 4 rumors (is it a rumor if Google confirms it?).

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    News Media Alliance claims that Google makes $4.7 billion a year off newspapers

    Jeff Jarvis calls BS

    Passwords are not that great

    Pixel 4 rumors as leaked by Google

    Twiddle your thumbs to navigate

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    206: Actions Speak Louder Than Words Jun 07, 2019
    Show notes

    Flo relays her experience with the Lenovo Smart Clock, and Andy discovers the Pixel 1 is just a little bit waterproof. After the break, we discuss how YouTube is tackling hate. Then, Andy tells us why he's excited for Stadia.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • Maza's video

    • Washington Post's overview of this week's events

    • YouTube's response

    • YouTube: Our ongoing work to tackle hate

    • All about Stadia

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    205: Unbridled Capitalism May 31, 2019
    Show notes

    Andy and Flo get real this week, first about the agony of managing a personal music library on Android, then about the new Google Lens features that are rolling out. After the ad, we'll break down the reports of "sweatshop-like working conditions" for linguists working on the Google Assistant, and why Google allowing abortion clinics to advertise will help save lives. We'll also discuss Google's "OneChrome" project, and whether we like the newly revamped Google Travel page.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get three months free with a 1-year package.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • New Lens filters roll out to Android and iOS

    • "A white-collar sweatshop"

    • Google changes abortion ad policy

    • OneChrome to rule them all

    • Travel by Googs

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    204: Everything is Related May 23, 2019
    Show notes

    Flo and Andy start you off this week with lots of laptop talk and a case for why progressive web apps are the next big thing you haven't thought about in a while. After the break, the two dissect the unnerving political theater of the U.S. versus Huawei spectacle. And, what happens when Google and Facebook are told to quit it with the faux news.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • A to-the-point breakdown of what's happening between the U.S. Government and Huawei

    • Huawei's official statement on the matter

    • Did you know Huawei has a Plan B?

    • EU asks Googs and Facebook to please rid of the fake news

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    203: Apples and Oranges May 17, 2019
    Show notes

    This week, Andy and Flo talk about the news that hit once Google I/O was all packed up and shipped out. After the break, we'll talk about the real reason there's Fuschia and how Google shattered our dreams of Chromebooks running Windows apps. We'll also talk about what's changing with your Nest account, and what to do if your first-generation Pixel is part of the most recent class action lawsuit.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • No Android Beam in Android Q? Say it isn't so! (It's so.)

    • Google has shattered our Windows crossover dreams

    • Fuschia is an experiment, not so much the future of Android

    • What does it mean when you shut down a "Works with Nest"?

    • Bluetooth Titan Security Keys are exploitable, so be sure to take up Google on its offer for replacements

    • Google settles Pixel microphone class action with payouts of up to $500

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    202: What's Next From Google? May 09, 2019
    Show notes

    This week's podcast goes off the rails a bit—and that was even before a bird relieved itself all over Flo's Chromebook. Andy and Flo talk all the essential Google I/O announcements, from the main themes of the keynote to the new hardware launched this week. And don't worry, Flo's audio gets better after the break.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • You might want to Google all the announcements from Google I/O 2019 because there' are just so many
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    201: May Day May 02, 2019
    Show notes

    This week, Andy and Flo talk about Google's new Wear OS widgets and Flo's latest purchases. In the spirit of May Day, we also discuss the growing discontent of some Google workers, including the organizers of #GoogleWalkout. Then after the second break, we get hyped for Google I/O.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Lots of reading for you this week:

    • Google Staffers Share Stories of ‘Systemic’ Retaliation

    • #GoogleWalkout

    • Eric Schmidt says bye bye bye

    • Google will soon let you auto-delete your location tracking data

    • What to expect from Google I/O 2019

    • Next-generation Android UI framework, whaa?

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    200: 200th Episode Spectacular Apr 26, 2019
    Show notes

    There's no hiding it. We've been doing this podcast for 200 episodes, and we're celebrating! This week, we have old friends (and former co-hosts) joining us for the celebration. Yasmine Evjen and Russell Ivanovic are back to talk a little shop.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.

    Guest Starring:

    Russell Ivanovic and Yasmine Evjen

    Links and Show Notes:

    • A giant list of Google products that have come and gone
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    199: So Many New Toys Apr 18, 2019
    Show notes

    Whether it's Flo showing Andy her new gadgets, or Samsung launching its folding phone, we're talking about it. This week, we'll run through the Google-adjacent foldable phone fad to catch a glimpse at what's coming down the Android pipeline. Then, we'll marvel at the utility of Google Maps, talk about Google's new kiss cam, and end off with a little hype for Google I/O.

    This episode of Material is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
    • Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to get 30% off.

    Links and Show Notes:

    • Look at all these messed up foldable phones

    • When in doubt, use a Google Map

    • Naughty YouTube algorithm is naughty

    • Google's kiss cam does more than capture smooches

    • Something big is coming

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