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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

We answer burning questions, like what Google wants with Johnny Cash's likeness and why it ceased development on an AR/VR device with Samsung. Sorry, parents, YouTube has been targeting ads to kids. Links and Show Notes: YouTube is figuring out its AI strategy by working with music labels Our principles for partnering with the music industry on AI technology Google's augmented-reality dream turned into chaos. Insiders say constant pivots are delaying its master plan to chase Apple. YouTube Ads May Have Led to Online Tracking of Children, Research Says Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Robo taxis are a menace to society, or at least it seems that way in San Francisco. Flo shares her final thoughts on Samsung and Google's foldables. And Google introduces a batch of new AI tools to help summarize web pages on the fly. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: These Women Tried to Warn Us About AI Quick fix: restore Chrome download notifications to the bottom of the page Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google's Pixel Fold Cost the Same, but They're Very Different Devices Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: The Best Folding Phone Still Costs Too Much Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns Learn as you search (and browse) using generative AI Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Prepare to get more of Johnny Cash singing Europop hits, as Google is working with Universal on deep fake AI-based music. You can listen to it while making Android apps in your browser and sleeping in Google's hotel. The future! Links and Show Notes: Attention K-Mart Shoppers "Ground Beef: Passport to Far-Away Eating" Google and Universal Music negotiate deal over AI ‘deepfakes’ | Financial Times Google's AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case $5 billion Google lawsuit over ‘Incognito mode’ tracking moves a step closer to trial - The Verge Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's Taco Tuesday, even though we're recording on Wednesday and posting on Thursday: Flo has the Pixel Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in hand, while Andy leads us in a game of "Is This Thing Google's Doing Evil, Or Not?" Links and Show Notes: Google’s nightmare “Web Integrity API” wants a DRM gatekeeper for the web A 'deeply committed' Google working on 'supercharged Assistant' powered by LLMs Scoop: Google Assistant to get an AI makeover Google Tests A.I. Tool That Is Able to Write News Articles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership