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.

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#513: Thinking of You(Tube)

April 24th, 2025 · 67 minutes

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

#512: Pickle Juice

April 18th, 2025 · 63 minutes

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

#511: Pushing the Right Buttons

April 11th, 2025 · 71 minutes

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

#510: It's All Fake

April 3rd, 2025 · 57 minutes

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

#509: Sounds Human

March 29th, 2025 · 69 minutes

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

#508: Breaking the Fourth Wall

March 20th, 2025 · 64 minutes

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

#507: Gemini for Robots

March 13th, 2025 · 75 minutes

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

#506: Manifest Destiny

March 6th, 2025 · 60 minutes

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

#505: Not to Be Morbid

February 28th, 2025 · 52 minutes

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.

#504: E Stands for Essence

February 21st, 2025 · 58 minutes

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.