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#181: Mr. Pichai Goes to Washington

December 13th, 2018 · 73 minutes

Andy starts us off this week with tales about an affordable Android TV set-top box, as well as links to visit when we're feeling a little nostalgic for sunsetted Google products. Then, Andy and Flo discuss Google's visit to Capitol Hill.

#180: Fuschia

December 7th, 2018 · 76 minutes

For the seventh consecutive week, Flo and Andy babble on about the virtues of using Chrome OS. But will Andy ever leave his MacBook behind and become all about that Chromebook life?

#179: For Real

November 30th, 2018 · 72 minutes

Andy and Flo spill the beans on what they spent all their hard-earned cash on over Black Friday. They also discuss the latest crop of Pixel Slate reviews, and why Google employees are petitioning for their employer to drop Project Dragonfly.

#178: Don't Buy What You Don't Need

November 21st, 2018 · 57 minutes

Flo and Andy recorded a little earlier than usual to help you get your Black Friday shopping done.

#177: Your Data is Your Personal Data

November 16th, 2018 · 64 minutes

Flo can't believe how out of touch she's becoming with things these days, and Andy reminds us that the Internet is nothing more than a series of tubes that can break at any time.

#176: Donut in the Fridge

November 8th, 2018 · 73 minutes

An update on the #GoogleWalkout, followed by what's new from Google and Samsung's respective developer summits after the break.

#175: Unfortunately

November 2nd, 2018 · 69 minutes

Flo is exceptionally excited about Andy's foray into full-time Chromebook living. Andy wishes it were better with Skype. After the ad, Andy and Flo hunker down for a more serious exploration of the allegations against Andy Rubin.

#174: A Worthy Transaction

October 25th, 2018 · 90 minutes

This week's podcast is filled with a little more talk than usual. Flo starts us off by bragging about her new wares (the Google Home Hub and the Pixel 3).

#173: In Protest of the Notch

October 19th, 2018 · 73 minutes

Andy has access to Project Stream, and Flo has a suggestion for a voice-activated trashcan. (If any of this interests you, click here for more!)

#172: So Much Google

October 13th, 2018 · 70 minutes

This week, it's really all about Google. Andy and Flo break down all the important tidbits of the Big Google Week, and then some.