Jun 21st 2023
This Week in Google 721
Why Would Google Do That?
Hosted by
Jason Howell,
Jeff Jarvis
Reddit CEO goes ape, Google Domains acquired, Quest VR age, Tailwind
Records live every Wednesday at 5:00pm Eastern / 2:00pm Pacific / 21:00 UTC.
Guests:
Mike Elgan
- Here’s the note Reddit sent to moderators threatening them if they don’t reopen.
- Reddit CEO slams protesters, says he'll change moderator rules.
- Reddit CEO Triples Down, Insults Protesters, Whines About Not Making Enough Money From Reddit Users.
- Reddit removed moderators behind the latest protests before restoring a few of them.
- Google Domains is yet another useful service to get the ax in favor of “focus”.
- You can't trust Google.
- Gannett sues Google; Jeff comments herein.
- Google’s new Mac vs. PC-esque Pixel ads argue the iPhone has plateaued.
- This is ‘Chromebook X’: Google’s new standard for ChromeOS.
- Sightful Spacetop.
- Meta Lowers Age Requirement for Quest VR Headsets to Allow Preteens.
- EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027.
- Do software engineers wash their underwear?
- Scientists on Twitter head for the exit.
- Chrome for iOS adding mini Google Maps and integrating Calendar, Translate.
- Google says Project Tailwind is getting a new name, early access soon.
- Jason talks about his experience with Project Starline at Google IO.
- Say goodbye to Google Pay and hello to Google Wallet for Android devices.
- Pixel Tablet review: Uniquely Google, made possible by Android.
- Pixel Fold ship dates are getting delayed and slipping into July.
- Google Maps Immersive View rolling out in four new cities, 500 landmarks.
- Virtually try on clothes with a new AI shopping feature.
Picks:
- Mike - Sub Rehab.
- Jeff - 2023 Logo Trend Report.
- Jason - The last episode of All About Android and what's next for me.
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Links
- Here’s the note Reddit sent to moderators threatening them if they don’t reopen - The Verge
- Reddit CEO slams protesters, says he'll change moderator rules
- Reddit CEO Triples Down, Insults Protesters, Whines About Not Making Enough Money From Reddit Users | Techdirt
- Reddit removed moderators behind the latest protests before restoring a few of them
- Google Domains is yet another useful service to get the ax in favor of “focus”“ | Ars Technica
- Google says it is killing off Album Archive next month
- You can't trust Google
- Gannett sues Google; Jeff comments herein
- Google’s new Mac vs. PC-esque Pixel ads argue the iPhone has plateaued [Video]
- This is ‘Chromebook X’: Google’s new standard for ChromeOS
- Meta Lowers Age Requirement for Quest VR Headsets to Allow Preteens | PCMag
- EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 | PCMag
- Do software engineers wash their underwear?
- Scientists on Twitter head for the exit
- Chrome for iOS adding mini Google Maps and integrating Calendar, Translate
- Google says Project Tailwind is getting a new name, early access soon
- Say goodbye to Google Pay and hello to Google Wallet for Android devices
- Pixel Tablet review: Uniquely Google, made possible by Android
- Pixel Fold ship dates are getting delayed and slipping into July
- Google Maps Immersive View rolling out in four new cities, 500 landmarks
- Virtually try on clothes with a new AI shopping feature
- Sub Rehab
- Logo trends
- Last episode of All About Android