25 episodes
Alphabet Scoop 9to5Mac
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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Google and Alphabet. Hosted by 9to5Google’s Stephen Hall.
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Alphabet Scoop 109: Nest Hub w/ Soli coming, new Cams, and our 2021 Made by Google predictions
This week we talk about our report of a new Nest Hub that will feature Soli-powered sleep tracking, as well as the upcoming line of Nest security cameras. We then preview and make predictions about what we want to see in the Made by Google 2021 roadmap.
Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw
Links:
Sources: Google launching a new Nest Hub in 2021 that uses Soli for sleep tracking
New Google device passes through FCC, possibly a Nest Hub with Soli
The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is officially out of stock
Google Nest will release a new line of security cameras in 2021
Leaked Android document points to Google Pixel 5a, foldable Pixel, and more in the pipeline
Google ‘Pixel 5a’ makes first appearance in AOSP days before Pixel 4a launch
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show. -
Alphabet Scoop 108: Stadia gets Cyberpunk 2077, Ubisoft+, and iOS support, Home Max discontinued
This week we talk about Stadia’s trio of big launches from Cyberpunk 2077 to Ubisoft+ and iOS support. We then say goodbye to the Google Home Max, but end on a happier note with some major developments for Android, Fuchsia, and CloudReady OS.
Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw
Links:
Ubisoft+ arrives on Google Stadia starting today
Cyberpunk 2077 is now available on Stadia
How well does Cyberpunk 2077 run on Google Stadia? [Video]
After bumpy start, Stadia handles demand for Cyberpunk 2077, while PC players wait on patch
Cyberpunk 2077 finally lets Stadia prove itself as last-gen hardware struggles
Google closes Stadia’s Cyberpunk 2077 hardware giveaway early due to ‘overwhelming’ demand
Google Home Max officially discontinued after going out of stock
Google thoroughly redesigns Assistant Routines with easier set-up/editing & sunrise/sunset triggers
Google acquires CloudReady OS that turns old PCs into Chromebooks w/ plans to make official offering
Google is opening Fuchsia OS development to the public
Google, Qualcomm lay the technical groundwork for 4 years of Android updates
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show.
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Alphabet Scoop 107: All about the December Pixel Feature Drop
This week we talk all about the December Pixel Feature Drop and the slew of features that it brought to the Pixel 5. We then touch on the intersection of Android and Google Assistant, as well as some messaging issues that users are facing.
Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Links:
December Pixel Feature Drop: Adaptive Sound, Connectivity, Charging, and better GPS for Pixel 5
December Pixel Feature Drop: Hands-on with all the new additions [Video]
Pixel 5 and 4a 5G first to get Android’s ‘spectacularly’ improved GPS accuracy in cities
Pixel 5 gets ‘Conveyor Belt’ background with Pixel Live Wallpaper update
Google bringing Barely Blue Pixel 4a to one more country this month
Google Pixel phones now take screenshots instantly, just like Samsung and iPhone
[Update: OTA in progress] Google rolling out the final Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL update
[Update: Rolling back] Carrier Services update seemingly breaks SMS on some Android devices
[Update: More widely available] Google Messages rolling out end-to-end encryption to beta users
Google Assistant routines can now be added to your homescreen, rolling out now [U]
[Update: Rolling out] Apple Music is now available on Google Assistant speakers
Gboard rolls out updated default theme for beta users w/ new font [U]
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show. -
Alphabet Scoop 106: Snapdragon 888, Pixel 4a 5G review, and more
This week we talk about Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip that will power next year’s flagship devices. We then check in on the Pixel 4a 5G and why it’s the surprise of this year’s lineup before closing on what’s new with Stadia.
Alphabet Scoop is available Google Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw
Links:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is 2021’s flagship Android processor, 25% better performance [U]
Pixel 4a 5G review: The price-perfect Pixel [Video]
2020 Pixel buyer’s guide: Which is the right Pixel for me? [Video]
Pixel 4a vs. Pixel 4a 5G: Which is the right affordable Pixel for you? [Video]
Pixel 4a 5G vs Pixel 5: Which is the right choice for you? [Video]
Hands-on: Outcasters is a quick, fun, and surprisingly addictive Stadia exclusive
Journey to the Savage Planet is coming soon to Stadia w/ exclusive content
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show.
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Alphabet Scoop 105: Assistant Driving Mode, new Google Pay, E2EE RCS in Messages, and Stadia’s birthday
This week saw Google announce an absolute flood of news from Assistant Driving Mode and end-to-end encryption for RCS in Messages finally happening to a brand new Google Pay. We then talk about everything the Stadia team announced for the streaming service’s one-year anniversary.
Alphabet Scoop is available Google Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw
Links:
Assistant Driving Mode in Google Maps arrives, but only as ‘early preview’
Google releases limited edition ‘Barely Blue’ Pixel 4a
New Google Pay app is now available in early access w/ redesign, rewards, more [Gallery]
Google Pay launching ‘Plex’ bank accounts with Citi, other partners next year
Google completes global RCS rollout as Messages starts testing default end-to-end encryption
Review: One year later, Google Stadia is still a diamond in the rough
Stadia will be playable on iOS via Safari in the coming ‘weeks’
Stadia set to expand to ‘more EMEA regions’ later this year
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show.
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Alphabet Scoop 104: Free Stadia Premiere bundles, Google Photos backup changes, more
This week, we talk about Google giving away free Stadia Premiere Edition kits to YouTube Premium subscribers. We then swing to the other end of the spectrum and dive into Google Photos no longer offering unlimited High quality backups.
Alphabet Scoop is available Google Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.
New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.
Hosts:
Abner Li
Ben Schoon
Kyle Bradshaw
Links:
YouTube Premium subscribers in US, UK can claim a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle [Updated]
Stadia adds player profile pages w/ share button, game and friend lists
You can now easily share Stadia screenshots and clips
Stadia adding support for capturing voice chat during video clips
Destiny 2 is leaving Stadia Pro after a year of being free to claim
Destiny 2: Beyond Light is available now on Google Stadia
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is now available on Google Stadia
Google Photos ending unlimited free backup next year, cites ‘growing demand for storage’
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will count toward storage caps, new auto-delete policies announced
Pixel 5 and older phones will retain unlimited ‘High quality’ Google Photos backup
Is Google Photos still worth it without unlimited free storage? [Poll]
How to export your pictures and videos from Google Photos
Feedback?
Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com. You can also soon rate us in Google Play, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Pocket Casts to help more people discover the show.
https://youtu.be/G2dVxUDCsPE
Customer Reviews
A great start to the Google ecosystem!
After getting in a slump over “This Week in Google’s” one-sided politics, I was thrilled to find Alphabet Scoop! Stephen & Abner have done great work on their inaugural episodes. The pair have a wonderful talent to go from strictly reporting on new tech, developments, & rumors, to sharing their biases, and then speculation on the future of Google. And these two are conscious enough to criticize Google in their shortcomings (Ep1: Apple Watch vs the languishing Android Wear). They are not Apple fanboys, by any stretch; they’re simply damned good hosts who are doing their best to cover all the angles they can think of. And it doesn’t stop their: Chrome OS, Fuschia, Android code updates & breakdowns: they’ve really done a lot of hard work and it seems they’re dedicated to making “Alphabet Scoop” a success.
My one criticism, and this is purely subjective, is that the hosts seem a little stiff in their interactions. In time, I think this will get ironed out, but in these first two episodes the pair halfway feel like they’re reading from a script and halfway having a conversation.
Overall a great podcast start, I am excited for the next episode!
Good from A to Z
A welcome member of the excellent 9to5mac network.
Always delayed
The audio episodes arrive so late. By the time they’re released, it’s very old news.