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    #71: Compulsory Heterosexuality

    May 19th, 2016 · 71 minutes

    Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Google I/O and whether they’re eating enough of Google dog food, plus the newly released Captain America: Civil War and how it stands up even under all those superheroes.

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    Google previews its smarter, prettier Amazon Echo killer: Google Home | 9to5Google
    Soon you'll be able to access Android apps without installing them
    Google I/O roundup: Google’s ‘Assistant’ Siri competitor, Google Home, Allo & Duo messaging apps & much more | 9to5Mac
    The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016 | The Verge
    Google Home isn't good news for Nest
    Google’s Daydream VR spec for Android unifies phones, viewers, and controllers for a better experience | 9to5Google
    Daydream will be the reason you'll want a 4K phone | The Verge
    Civil War review: Marvel redefines the superhero genre once again | Polygon
    Spider-Man became the most boring superhero on film, but Marvel's changing that | Polygon