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This week, we're keeping it real. Google finally settled with the four engineers it fired for organizing, but not before the Department of Justice found it withholding documents by claiming attorney-client privilege. We'll also regale you with an unfortunate tale of how Google-owned Looker's workers unknowingly trained their replacements. Then, some good news: the Google statues are staying after all. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google Settles With 4 Engineers Over Complaint It Fired Them for Organizing Google routinely hides emails from litigation by CCing attorneys, DOJ alleges Before layoffs hit Google-owned Looker, workers unknowingly trained their replacements Apple TV app on Android and Google TV now blocks movie rentals and purchases The Android lawn statues have disappeared from Google HQ, but here's why Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Good news, everyone. We're already on Android 13 Developer Preview 2, and Andy and Flo have the details on what's new. And since we recorded on St. Patrick's Day, we regale you with a bit of timely Google news related to the green-tinged holiday, like why there was no Google Doodle this week. Google also announced when it's hosting its developer's conference this week, and it debuted its official Formula 1 racing gear. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview: Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Pocket Casts: No matter how you listen to podcasts, Pocket Casts has you covered. Download now. Links and Show Notes: Google's Latest Android 13 Developer Preview Lets You Shut Off Notifications Before They Start St. Patrick's Day Google Doodles High Court challenge alleges DPC failed to investigate complaint made about Google, IAB Europe ICCL sues DPC over failure to act on massive Google data breach - Irish Council for Civil Liberties FAQ Google I/O 2022 Google publishes new puzzle for revealing I/O 2022 information Google buys Micro LED startup Raxium, wants to make AR displays McLaren Racing announces major multi-year partnership with Google Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

What did Andy use his $10 Google Store credit on, and why does Flo have so many boxes of Girl Scout Cookies? This week, we're running through what Google's response has been to the Ukraine crisis and why Google's Chrome benchmarks on Apple's computers aren't long for this world. Then, we work through our FOMO as we realize Google passed out loaded fries at its booth during this year's MWC. Now we're majorly craving pomme frites. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists: A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine An update on the threat landscape Google's latest Chrome for Mac update is faster than Safari–for now Samsung might be throttling the performance of 10000 apps I flew 3,600 miles to see the Google booth at MWC and all I got were these french fries Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's a weird week. Flo's on strike from work, and Andy is not feeling the new Google Assistant voice. This week's pod is also a little intense as we discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine, but we do our best to explain what we think Google's role should be in times of crisis. Then, why Google is asking its workforce to come back into the office three days a week. And for folks like Andy holding out for the much-ballyhooed Pixel Watch, some hopeful leaks. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront: Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: Helping Ukraine Google Maps Pauses Edits After Claims Ukraine Tags Used For Russian Strikes Google to end work-from-home option for most Bay Area workers Google Pixel Watch pops up alongside Pixel 6a in carrier inventory system Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo and Andy muse over how much TV they watch and why it makes no sense that shows and movies stream where they do. Then, Andy gives us an update on ChromeOS Flex. We'll go in-depth on all three of the new Samsung flagship phones and dunk on why conspiracy theorists use DuckDuckGo for their cursed searches. And does anyone know where we can get the cool lamp that only Google employees can buy? Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy A53 shows up on Google Play Console, launch may be imminent Samsung's Galaxy S22 Is the Best Android Phone for Most People Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much Fed Up With Google, Conspiracy Theorists Turn to DuckDuckGo Google made dLight, but you can't buy the Assistant lamp Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's Andy's turn to bring his love of the Amazing Race to the podcast and why it's making him crave souvlaki. Then, your hosts explain why Google is attempting to overhaul how it advertises on Android. We'll also walk you through what the Android 13 Developer Preview is like and whether ChromeOS Flex is worth the trouble to revive that old laptop in the corner. Links and Show Notes: Introducing the Privacy Sandbox on Android Pixel to stream Android apps to Chromebook/PC, here's how Android 13 virtualization hack runs Windows (and Doom) in a VM on Android Google's free Chrome OS Flex could breathe new life into old PCs and Macs Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Flo burned her tongue so bad, but that won't stop her from talking about her time with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But before we get to Samsung's big week, Andy joins in Flo's griping about network TV. We also talk about the rest of the Galaxy S22 lineup and Samsung's new tablets and leave you with news of a neat Chrome feature. Links and Show Notes: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Announced: Price, Specs, and Preorders Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 tablets go bigger than ever LumaFusion coming to Android in the first half of 2022 Chrome Journeys let you revisit your old Google rabbit holes Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

Andy is modding his smart lock, and Flo thinks that's kinda cool! This week, we're talking all about why Google should have taken advantage of the Joe Rogan/Spotify scandal by playing up YouTube Music's capabilities. Then, does Google want consumers to think of Android tablets as something positive all of a sudden? A few job postings on LinkedIn sure seem to indicate it. We'll also go through Google's Q4 2022 earnings and where it's spending all its money. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Wealthfront: Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Links and Show Notes: How to Cancel Spotify (and Take Your Playlists With You) Google believes 'Android Tablets' are 'future of computing' Alphabet's Profit Increased 36 Percent to $20.64 Billion in Q4 Alphabet (A shares) (GOOGL) Q4 2021 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool Lockpicking Lawyer Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

It's hard changing routines, and this week Flo is reckoning with how much she's enjoying making the switch to Fire TV after so many years with Google. We'll talk about Google's brave withdrawal of FLoC and why Topics is only slightly better, and we'll introduce you to Google's new executive VP in charge of technology and society. Then, we've got rumors! A ton of them! What is Google announcing this spring? Plenty of new gadget-y things! We'll talk about the AR glasses, the folding Pixel, the budget Chromecast, and the Pixel Watch. We'll even make some time for the Pixel 6a. It's so nice to have things to look forward to! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ahrefs: Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners. Links and Show Notes: Google drops FLoC after widespread opposition, pivots to “Topics API” plan Get to know the new Topics API for Privacy Sandbox Google's new senior VP will explore technology's impact on society Ready for Google Glass, Round Two? This is Google's target price for its 'Pixel Notepad' foldable Google Chromecast HD 1080p Google TV dongle coming Google Pixel Watch Release Date Rumored to Be May 26 Google May Have a Cheap Pixel 6 Coming This Spring Support Material with a Relay FM Membership

This week, Andy and Flo brace themselves for the return of Google Glass, as rumored through this week's reveal of Project Iris. We talk about YouTube scaling back on original content and why it's struggling to cater to creators. We also touch upon some of the changes coming to Google Pay, and we remember Betty White as Google intended: with roses raining down over a banner splayed across your search results. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Ahrefs: Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners. Links and Show Notes: Ready for Google Glass, Round Two? An update on YouTube Originals Google kills YouTube Originals, its original video content group Google Labs working on blockchain, distributed computing New Google Pay focus is to be a comprehensive digital wallet Google Assistant White Noise Change Has Users Angry Support Material with a Relay FM Membership