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561: Aesthetic Pasta

The end of the world is coming; the reason might surprise you. And just in time, Google lets you reverse some of your past mistakes. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Quantum frontiers may be closer than they appear Change your Google Account username in a few simple steps Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk’? Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Usernames. Fitbit's Whoop-like screen less fitness tracker is real Google Readies Revamped, Screenless Fitbit to Rival Growing Whoop Craze Google Faces Calls to Prohibit AI Videos for Kids on YouTube Support Material with a Relay Membership

560: The Bellweather

Flo and Andy discuss a landmark court case where a judge found YouTube and Meta negligent, though not equally. Plus, final thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Google's new Android sideloading regulations. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: An Ergonomic Workhorse The Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Review: Horizon Lock is The Real Star How Useful Are the Galaxy S26 Ultra's AI Features? Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Official CAD Renders & Rumors Android developer verification: Balancing openness and choice with safety Wing’s homecoming: Bringing drone delivery to the Bay Area Support Material with a Relay Membership

559: Was It Ever a Good Idea?

Flo shares her official review of the Google Pixel 10a. We also discuss the strangely short-lived Samsung TriFold and Google Maps' newly remodeled "immersive mode." This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Pixel 10a Review: Boring is a Superpower Galaxy Z TriFold officially being discontinued, likely won't be restocked online How we’re reimagining Maps with Gemini Support Material with a Relay Membership

558: A Brown Trouser Moment

Andy and Flo explore the competitive threat posed by Apple's new MacBook Neo. They're both unsurprised that YouTube has officially surpassed the Mouse in revenue. The hosts also examine the very difficult week for Waymo's self-driving fleet. Links and Show Notes: Say hello to MacBook Neo—or don't! YouTube Lays Claim to Another Crown: The World's Largest Media Company Google faces lawsuit after Gemini chatbot allegedly instructed man to kill himself Waymo restricts some routes after viral video shows car had a near miss with Texas train Waymo Robotaxi Tries to Cross 8 Lanes—Passengers Start Screaming Waymo robotaxi blocks EMS responding to Austin mass shooting Uncovered records reveal the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on San Francisco streets Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren't making any money Support Material with a Relay Membership

557: Close to the Borders of Sad

Google employees plead with executives to place limits on the military's use of AI. Gemini faces its first major lawsuit. Google and Epic Games finally settled on something. And Android gets an integrated desktop mode. Links and Show Notes: We Will Not Be Divided Google employees call for military limits on AI amid Iran strikes, Anthropic fallout Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military AI, Echoing Anthropic Google faces lawsuit after Gemini chatbot allegedly instructed man to kill himself Android Developers Blog: A new era for choice and openness Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case Your Pixel phone can now become a full Android PC via USB-C Support Material with a Relay Membership