Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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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#258: Not Quite Business as Usual
June 5th, 2020 · 90 minutes
We discuss why Google postponed the Android 11 Beta event and dissect Google's show of solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Also, why the company might be shifting away from relying on contract workers, and the valid reason for a blush pink TV dongle.
#257: The "Stuff" Chair
May 29th, 2020 · 86 minutes
Andy and Flo throw it all on a chair this week to see what sticks and what falls. We break down WIRED's supersized interview with Sundar Pichai and discuss why YouTube is under fire for deleting comments critical of the Chinese government.
#256: Lacking Certain Conviction
May 21st, 2020 · 86 minutes
Flo goes down a rabbit hole where YouTubers get radicalized, and Andy has a billion-dollar idea for movie studios. We'll talk about why Sundar Pichai said making hardware is hard and run through Android's new Accessibility features in honor of GAAD.
#255: Put Some Paper Over It
May 16th, 2020 · 90 minutes
Andy and Flo dissect why the Pixel phone is losing key members of its team. We'll touch upon the reports that Google is stepping away from varying diversity initiatives and introduce the cast of animals and mitochondria you can hang out with in AR.
#254: To Each Their Own in Quarantine
May 8th, 2020 · 88 minutes
We'll discuss Google's virtual Android 11 beta reveal happening in June, and why Google's quantum computing darling's exit reminds us of the Silicon Valley drama depicted in Alex Garland's Devs.
#253: Wear OS By Google Smartwatch Too
April 30th, 2020 · 95 minutes
Andy and Flo have a lot to get off their chests. We'll discuss the latest reviews of the Pixel Buds and why they probably don't have active noise cancellation.
#252: In Defense of the Bathrobe
April 23rd, 2020 · 85 minutes
We cover a variety of Google news this week, including COVID-related app updates and the merits and privacy implications of the company's rumored debit card.
#251: Dogs and Cats Living Together
April 16th, 2020 · 83 minutes
Andy dusts off his Pixelbook, and Flo wonders how to sanitize hers. We're both elated that Apple and Google are working together for the greater good and curious about whether we'll get the smartwatch of our dreams once Google starts developing its CPUs.
#250: Power Thoughts
April 10th, 2020 · 97 minutes
YAY! Flo and Andy are reunited, and it sounds so good. The two gather around this week's virtual campfire in celebration of their 250th episode of Material.
#249: An Elephant On Your Desktop
April 7th, 2020 · 65 minutes
It's another Andy solo special. Andy is A Weensy Bit Upset with Apple for acquiring the company behind his favorite weather app and tanking many Play Store weather apps in the process. And: why 3D objects have started showing up in Google Search results.