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Lately, Andy and Flo's world has revolved around getting the know their Pixel Watch review units. Then, we chat about The Information's report that Google is scaling back on the Assistant and what we think of this week's Messages update. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Report: Google “doubles down” on Pixel hardware, cuts Google Assistant support | Ars Technica Our Favorite Pixel Watch Feature: Mystery Adhesive Google's Latest Android Messaging Update Has Some iMessage Vibes Google slides into Tim Cook's mentions to promote 'Team Pixel' ... while tweeting from an iPhone Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

The two friends made it to the opera! Andy and Flo recap last week's Google Pixel boot camp. Then, we discuss our first impressions of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Google’s Pixel 7 Still Has the Best Smartphone Camera Google's Pixel Watch is Nice, But It's Missing Some Oomph Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's the eve of the Pixel event. Flo is feeling crummy, and Andy has sandwich fantasies. Will these two friends finally make it to the opera? Find out next week! Until then, here's a rundown of the new Nest devices Google introduced this week, including a highly-anticipated update to the Google Home app. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Google Launches Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router With 6GHz, Plus a New Nest Doorbell The Google Home App Is Getting a Necessary Revamp Keep an eye outside with the new wired Nest Doorbell Reimagining the future of Google Home Get a faster connection with Wi-Fi 6E on Nest Wifi Pro Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is still under the weather, making it the perfect time to test out the new Chromecast with Google TV HD. Andy's got the iPhone 14 Pro. We'll run down the major parts of Google's Search On event this week. And we'll explain why we're not surprised that Google shuttered Stadia. Links and Show Notes: Search On Google Maps Will Now 'Vibe Check' Your Destination's Neighborhood For You A message about Stadia and our long term streaming strategy Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy is tired of diehards, and Flo is taking a break from the Apple Watch. We get into what's coming from Google, including the newly announced Chromecast with Google TTV (HD). Plus, Framework is making a modular Chromebook, Google Arts & Culture dropped a cool game, and we're loling over LOLNeRF. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes: Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is Here to Revive Your Old Screens Framework's Chromebook Is Bringing Modularity to ChromeOS Play The Descent of the Serpent, the first video game from Google Arts & Culture Google AI Blog: LOLNeRF: Learn from One Look Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo is back! And Andy brought a cake! It's the best way to start a podcast between two friends who have missed one another. Flo and Andy discuss the new iPhone 14 Pro and why it's compelling. They also strategize what Google needs to do to make the Pixel 7 a hit. Then, a bit of an update on all the goings-on internally at Google. Last week, Sundar Pichai was at the Code Conference talking about cutting down the Alphabet workforce. It's a bit worrying after the news that Google shut down the next Pixelbook project, along with a chunk of Area 150. Links and Show Notes: Andy's cake for Flo ♥ Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Makes Ditching Android More Tempting Than Ever Google potato chips are back for the Pixel 7 in Japan Google CEO says he hopes to make the company 20% more efficient, hints at potential cuts Google canceled its next Pixelbook and shut down the team building it More Google cost cutting cancels half of the Area 120 projects Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo will be back next week, so enjoy this week's last Andy solo show for a while. It was Apple event week, so there was lots of Apple vs. Google talk. Andy walks through some of the iPhone 14/14 Pro and Apple Watch's new features and where Android could do better. And then, a call out to Tim Cook, who would rather have you buy your mom an iPhone than open up iMessage to Android users. Le sigh! Links and Show Notes: Apple iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, New AirPods Pro Hands-On: All You Need For Modern Life Tim Cook revealed the real reason Apple won't fix green bubbles Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's another Andy solo show this week because Flo got the stupid virus. Always in solidarity, Andy spends the first part of this week's podcast reminding you why you should wear that mask. Then, Andy gets into the Google news of the week, including new widgets and rumors sprouting up on what Android 14 could feature. And on the search engine side, Andy explains how the company is gearing up for this year's U.S. midterm elections. Links and Show Notes: Long COVID: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID Data Tracker Nostalgia: a 'forgotten' psychological disorder 'New Google.com' adds weather, news, other widgets Android 14 to feature satellite connectivity support The 2022 U.S. midterm elections on YouTube Learn how we fine-tune the Nest doorbell ringtones Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Sometimes, things are tough, which is what this week's episode is about: tough stuff. Flo tells the story of why it was challenging to write her Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review, and Andy lifts our spirits with his proposed plans for Halloween. Then, we walk you through this week's biggest non technical headlines. Content warning for talk of COVID and CSAM. Links and Show Notes: It's a Real Pity the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Isn't More Affordable Google Covid Outbreak Now Largest Of Any Employer In Los Angeles A Dad Took Photos of His Naked Toddler for the Doctor. Google Flagged Him as a Criminal. Google Search and Maps will now clearly label if a healthcare facility provides abortions Google is launching an experiment to curb anti-Ukraine misinformation in Europe. It just might work Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy is solo again because Flo's throat is out of commission. But that means it's an Andy story hour! Andy starts by explaining why Apple's Twiggy drives are one of the company's biggest engineering failures--and one of the most expensive collector's items. Then, Andy gets into the rant that he and Flo were planning to tag-team. Google Play's episodes tend to come through a little later than everyone else, which has led us to buy and stream things elsewhere. Andy also covers Android 13's Pixel-first release this week and checks in with Google's #getthemessage campaign. Links and Show Notes: Android 13 is Now Available for Pixel Devices How to get the Android 13 update on your Pixel right away Support Material with a Relay FM Membership