Topic: Google Hearing

2 chapters across the catalog

Pot on Sale
Episode 1046 1:34:34 - 1:38:44

1046: Pot on Sale

Slack Outage, Google Home Failure, Hearing Aid Integration

Widespread outages of Slack and Google Home services highlight the dangers of relying on cloud-connected "Internet of Things" devices. Users reported being unable to control lights or thermostats during the downtime. The host proposes a "genius idea" to integrate voice assistants directly into hearing aids, allowing for a seamless, albeit eccentric-looking, wearable technology experience.

Selling the Monet
Episode 341 2:30:26 - 2:31:48

341: Selling the Monet

Rick Santorum, Google Frothy Mix Problem

Rick Santorum reportedly contacted Google to request the removal of a derogatory definition associated with his name in search results. Google refused to intervene, citing its policy against manual search manipulation. The hosts argue that Santorum is too "wimpy" to handle the situation and should have used his political platform to threaten Google with congressional hearings to force a change.