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It's whiplash at Google I/O as Gemini sprouts up from every corner. Flo waited two hours to get several minutes of hands-on time with Google's Android XR smart glasses prototype and Project Moohan.

Is anyone taking Waymo in LA? What was the point of splitting up the Android news maelstrom from the main Google I/O keynote? Also, the company launched a new logo while no one was looking.

Google Search as you know it is over, Apple makes Alphabet's stock fall, and Gemini is coming for the kids.

Money, money, money. It's getting funny (again) in Google's world. Also, how do we feel about the Android news severing off from the main Google I/O keynote?

YouTube is almost old enough to drink, just in time for the sky to fall on Google Search.

What's Google to do now that it's been ruled a monopoly? Google Translate for dolphins.

Gemini Live has us tickled, as does the Pixel 9a and all the announcements Google made at its Cloud Next conference.

Fake movie trailers are ruining YouTube. Would you trust Gemini with your kids?

Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant? Not on Andy's watch. Also, how Andy tamed Gemini 2.5 Pro.

Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it.

Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks!

Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed.

The Pixel Watch 3 will call for help if you miss a heartbeat. And don't forget to file your request to remove your data from Google Search.

We apologize for talking about the iPhone 16e this week, but is Apple trying to pass off a $600 device as "affordable?" Google would like a word.

It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O.

It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai.

Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines.

Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of _Material_! No news this week, just vibes.

OnePlus launches a new Android phone, and Google tells its AI podcasting hosts to dial down their attitude.

Pixel 4a users, Google will kill your phone so a new one may live.

What's in store for Google and Android users in 2025? Plus, our _in memorium_ for what Google killed in 2024.

For our last episode of the year, Google asks us how we feel about everything it's doing.

Can AI help make up for the fact that you forgot to set up the family Christmas card? Maybe someday.

Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut.

Samsung will make glasses before Meta and Spotify's personalized recap podcast, powered by Google's AI, makes us cringe.

Flo is back. Andy explains why Google is "once, twice, three times a monopolist."

The name of the game is divestment as Google and the Department of Justice figure out what to split up.

Google deals with a mini _révolution_ in France.

Googlers spook their bosses with questions at the company's annual Halloween party.

Andy did a fantastic Halloween episode, and Flo is a little late to post it! Forgive us, and learn about the scary ways Google made money this last quarter.

Android 15's best new feature is Private Space when it's not bricking the Pixel 6. For our members, why Andy had to write a paper on volleyball.

Andy gets cozy to talk about what's new in Android 15. Plus, an executive shakeup at the Google farm.

Andy explains why the Google Play Store is frustrating Android app developers.

Andy discusses the new features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and why Google should have been first.

Hey Meta, let's go hands-on with the new Google TV Streamer. Also, can you help us figure out what a photo is?

What does NotebookLM have to say about _anything_? We asked, and it told us. Plus, some exciting developments to Google's wearables.

The Pixel launch event honeymoon is over. We're back to talking about Google's legal drama.

Android 15 is out, kinda, and why we didn't clutch our pearls at the #TeamPixel scandal.

There is tons of Gemini news this week. And some of us are still recovering from our Pixel 9 hangover.

Flo has the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. And there's new Google AI to play with.

It's a duality of a week for Google. We spent the first half lauding the new Pixel 9 hardware and the second half watching the fallout from last week's monopoly ruling.

It is the biggest news of the week. It's time to ponder what's ahead for Google now that it's been deemed a monopoly. Plus, new Nest hardware.

Andy’s doing his one-man show again. He performs monologues about tracking cookies, Reddit, possible surprises at the Made By Google event, and how far Google missed the mark with the latest promo video, all while inexplicably dressed like Mark Twain.

Andy went outside. Things instantly fell apart. But he was still able to analyze Alpahbet's quarterly earnings call.

The episode title is for a recording that didn't happen. Enjoy the second take of this week's podcast, which is all about Samsung's new stuff.

It's all Samsung all the time this week. Andy recaps the company's announcements from its Galaxy Unpacked event, including new foldables, wearables, buds, and a smart ring.

How would you feel about your Pixel being colored like Pepto-Bismal? That's what's going on with the latest leaks. Also, Google's AI is warming up the planet.

New phones from Google and Samsung are coming fast, earlier than expected. How would you feel interacting with your favorite YouTuber in AI form?

It turns out that Apple needs Google for its AI after all. Are you ready for ChromeOS's transition? And is Google coming back with glasses?

The Yin to Google’s Yang had a dog and pony show this week. And Apple will adopt RCS later this year, though not _all_ of it.