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    #132: Machinesplained

    January 4th, 2018 · 68 minutes

    We're back in a brand new year with a brand new show! Did Andy and Russell survive their moves? What did Flo get for xmas that will blow all our collective minds?

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    Links and Show Notes

    Google’s ongoing problems with discrepancies in gender pay are causing ongoing problems
    Informal metrics imply that Amazon beat Google in the “get people to buy smart speakers by any means necessary” holiday war
    Google Research shows off voice-generating AI...results are pretty damn neat!
    Audio samples on Google Research site
    Fuchsia OS on Pixelbook
    Flutter
    Flo's Article on Android Authority