This Week in Google

A look back at the biggest tech stories of 2018.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham
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Google takes Manhattan Almost 50% of Google's workers are temps, contractors, or vendors. Facebook vs New York Times Harassment on Twitter Jack Dorsey's beard shavings, Azalia Banks, and ISIS A...

Huawei CFO gets bail in Canada, awaits extradition to USChina detains Canadian ex-diplomat in retaliationMarriott breach blamed on ChinaNo Chinese spy chips found on Super Micro servers Google CEO...

When will Google kill Hangouts? Definitely not until after it kills Allo, but (probably) before it kills Android Messages. Pixel Slate pros and cons. Pixel 3 XL review after a month of use: still...

At their re:Invent conference, Amazon makes dozens of announcements about AWS, machine learning, the blockchain, ARM chips, and more.Big Mouth Billy Bass is now compatible with Alexa.Cyber Monday...

Google News may abandon Europe over link tax Alphabet's Verily gives up on glucose-sensing contact lenses Alphabet also gives up on bipedal robotsIs this the Pixel 3 Lite? • Google patents VR...

Google ends forced arbitration for sexual harassment claimsThe woman behind Google designWaymo will launch driverless car serviceGoogle AI helps New York Times get a handle on its vast photo...

The Samsung Developers Conference Keynote features a foldable phone, SmartThings IoT, and Bixby innovations.Android will support foldable phones.Google employees stage a walkout over sexual...

Andy Rubin has a $90M payout! Is the culture at Nexflix too cut throat? Who is the the No. 3 digital-ad seller in the country? You might be surprised. All the journalists from a new media website...

Google Home Hub First Look ReviewPixel 3's many nit-picky issuesTitan M security chipPixel 3 Qi Charger DRM? Not so fast.10 years of AndroidTim Cook loves privacy, hates BloombergPicks of the...

Leo's Pixel 3 has arrived and he takes us through a quick overview. YouTube went down - oh no! Google Home Hub vs. the Lenovo Smart Display. Facebook Portal - How can Leo cancel his order? Google...

Kevin Tofel has the Pixel 3 XL, and gives us his first impressions. #1: Best. Photos. Ever.Pixel Slate: should you dump your laptop and get this?Google Home Hub: simplifying the smart home.Facebook...

20 Years of GoogleGoogle Assistant gets a makeoverInstagram "reality"Assassin's Creed streaming in ChromeSo, so many leaksUS DOJ vs CA on Net Neutrality"AI written" adsPicks of the WeekLeo's Pick:...

A sneak peek at the Nocturne Pixelbook tabletChrome 69's "forced login" will be optional in Chrome 70Tech giants want federal privacy lawsSplitting the Internet between China and the USInstagram...

Pixel 3: Black, white, mint, and pink?Google Home Hub leaksOctober is going to be a huge month for new phones: Google, Samsung, LG, OnePlus, and moreGoogle remotely changes setting on Pie...

Inbox is out.Google's October 9th event is official.Pixel rumors: is there a 3rd, let-to-be-leaked phone?What does "reasonable IoT security" mean to California lawmakers?Alphabet's Loon floating...

Big Government takes on Big Tech; Google sits it out Pixel 3 hits the FCC, and the back of a taxi Hoping for a Pixel Watch? I have some bad news... Google vs the URL Amazon: the Buzz Aldrin of...

Trump says Google is unfair, warns that tech companies "better be careful"FCC can legally redefine competitive broadband markets to include services you can't actually getGoogle France Surrenders...

Data and Society's Joan Donovan tells us how to stop online hate.Leo explains why Google's location history tracking policy is a big deal.Google is working on its own Amazon Show competitor.NYU is...

Twitter gives Alex Jones a Time Out.Keeping Google from tracking your location is more complicated than you'd think.The return of the Google Changelog!Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker is also a...