252: In Defense of the Bathrobe

Flo wonders why her Pixel 3 is feeling sluggish when she's not even leaving the house, and Andy pulls the trigger on a discounted Wear OS device. 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.

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Links and Show Notes:

• The smartwatch that Andy bought

• Leaked pics reveal Google smart debit card to rival Apple’s

• Google data centers shifting non-urgent processing until wind, solar power is abundant

• Google Meet’s Zoom-like gallery view is rolling out now globally

• Wear OS smartwatches are now sending reminders to wash your hands

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