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The Sideload 007: Your guide to smarter running

Will Sattelberg Oct 6 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to The Sideload episode 7, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will is joined by Ryan Haines, Senior Writer at Android Authority and an avid running enthusiast to talk through every aspect of how modern technology collides with fitness. Even if you aren’t into running — or, perhaps, even if you deeply despise it — Ryan’s experience with apps like Strava, wearables from brands like Garmin, and open-ear earbuds designed with exercise in mind makes this a must-listen episode for anyone curious what fitness tech is like outside of the Google ecosystem.

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Pixelated 72: Welcome home, Gemini

Will Sattelberg Oct 3 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 72 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene to talk all about Google’s recent smart home announcements. From Gemini for Home and Google’s revised subscription service to the new Home Speaker and that very, very red Nest 2K smart cam, it’s feeling like a fully revitalized smart home platform, and we’re here to talk you through every announcement.

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The Sideload 006: Schrödinger’s smart speaker

Will Sattelberg Sep 30 2025 - 9:30 am PT

Welcome to The Sideload episode 6, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will is joined by Daniel Bader, his previous co-host on the Android Police podcast, to talk about smart speakers ahead of new hardware from Google. Daniel also dives into his thoughts on recent audio hardware from Apple, Bose, and the newly-updated Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the AI-powered necklace getting mocked across the internet.

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Pixelated 71: A convergence of ChromeOS questions

Will Sattelberg Sep 26 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 71 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. Damien and Will dive deep into the world of ChromeOS, reacting to the news out of Snapdragon Summit that Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has seen Google’s Android for PCs replacement and that it’s, in his own words, “incredible.” What should we expect out of Google’s latest laptop venture? Could this be enough to get us to switch from Windows or MacOS? Our thoughts on all of those questions, plus a quick peek at the early unveiling of the OnePlus 15.

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The Sideload 005: Finding friction in an always-online world

Will Sattelberg Sep 22 2025 - 2:00 pm PT

Welcome to episode 5 of The Sideload, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Will is joined by Michael Fisher, better known online as Mr. Mobile. Although perhaps best known for his love of foldables, Michael published several reviews this year focusing on minimalist gadgets, ranging from the Minimal Phone (MP01) to the Light Phone 3. Together, Will and Michael discuss the ups and downs of an always-connected society, whether these devices actually improve your mindset, and what they miss about the internet’s good old days.

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Pixelated 70: Do smart speakers still make sense in 2025?

Will Sattelberg Sep 19 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 70 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through their feeling surrounding the upcoming smart speaker Google appears to be readying for launch next month. From whether a Gemini-powered smart speaker fits with what people ask for in their homes to debating if a display is absolutely necessary to make the device worth it, all three hosts work through their feelings on the looming reboot of a once-booming market, and where Google might intend to take the lineup moving forward.

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The Sideload 004: The fantastical world of foldables

Will Sattelberg Sep 15 2025 - 2:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 4 of The Sideload, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Will is joined by 9to5’s own Andrew Romero, hot off a recent review of Honor’s new Magic V5 foldable. Together, Andrew walks Will through what makes Honor’s latest device so enticing, where the software falls short, and what draws him to foldables in the first place. The two also explore the future of folding phones following Samsung’s excellent Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the ever-evolving rumor of a folding iPhone.

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Pixelated 069: A Pixel-Apple-Pixel sandwich

Will Sattelberg Sep 12 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 69 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will kick off by talking about Pixel sales growth, with a recent Counterpoint report suggest 105% YoY growth for Google’s smartphone lineup. After analyzing just what it means for the future of both Pixel and Android, the crew hops over to the other side of the fence to share their thoughts on Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. Don’t worry, loyal listener — they also make sure to wrap-up with some extended thoughts on the Pixel 10’s battery and camera performance, with a promise of much more to come.

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The Sideload 003: A Pixel perfect vacation

Will Sattelberg Sep 8 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 3 of The Sideload, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Will is joined by Joe Maring, Trending Editor at Android Authority, to discuss their respective experiences with the Pixel 10 series. With Joe back from a recent trip to visit Will in Buffalo, the two discuss how Google’s latest smartphones hold up under the stress of traveling, including whether the battery life is good enough to survive the airport, how the camera performed at Niagara Falls, and the utter mess that is Daily Hub.

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Pixelated 068: More M3E for you and me

Will Sattelberg Sep 5 2025 - 2:00 pm PT

Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressive now that Android 16 QPR1 is finally out in the wild. Is this the best Android has ever looked? Will Samsung follow Google’s Material 3 Expressive rather than rushing towards a Liquid Glass-esque reality? Do we spend a large chunk of this episode breaking down how we’ve laid out our quick settings menus? That last one has an easy answer: you bet we do.

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The Sideload 002: Talking Pixel Watch bands and Qi2 with Nomad

Will Sattelberg Sep 2 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 2 of The Sideload, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Will is joined by Noah Dentzel, CEO and co-founder of Nomad, and Harvey Hunerberg, Associate Director of Product Management at Nomad, to discuss their company’s new expansion into Pixel accessories, beginning with Pixel Watch straps. From the decision to launch accessories for Pixel after primarily focusing on the Apple ecosystem to how tariffs affect companies like Nomad, it’s a pretty fun — if in-depth — conversation. Plus, Will gets to nerd out on just how excited he is for a Qi2-dominant world, and we get a quick tease for what could be next from Nomad.

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Pixelated 067: Pixel 10, one week later

Will Sattelberg Aug 29 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 67 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene after a week with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL to talk about their respective experiences. These three phones might look familiar, but between Tensor G5, Magic Cue and Daily Hub, and Pixelsnap, there’s plenty to break down.

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The Sideload 001: Google’s very strange Pixel 10 event

Will Sattelberg Aug 25 2025 - 2:00 pm PT

Introducing The Sideload, a new podcast from NewGeekGuide! Each week, Will Sattelberg sits down with a rotating panel of guests to host a chill, low-key conversation about Android and the world of technology at large. This week, NewGeekGuide‘s own Ben Schoon joins the very first episode to break down Made By Google 2025 moment by moment. From Jimmy Fallon’s awkward Tensor moment to some surprisingly impressive demos, join Ben and Will as they figure out whether Google’s new event format was a success, failure, or something in between.

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Pixelated 066: A very different Made By Google

Will Sattelberg Aug 22 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

The Pixelated crew reassembles after an absolutely exhausting week covering Made By Google. Abner, Damien, and Will break down Google’s wild swing at this year’s event, featuring countless celebrity cameos alongside a musical performance, all hosted by Jimmy Fallon. After talking through all of Google’s various new devices, they also touch on the surprise release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, that blink-and-you-miss-it look at new smart speaker hardware, and deliver a quick tease for the next NewGeekGuide podcast.

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Pixelated 065: A Pixel pre-order pickle

Will Sattelberg Aug 8 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 65 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a break from talking about the endless onslaught of Pixel 10 renders to take in a more zoomed-out look at Google’s current ecosystem. As the company starts advertising the Pixel 10 series, new reports suggest we might be waiting a few months for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Meanwhile, the company’s decision to stop selling refurbished Pixel 6a models has us thinking about hardware longevity compared to software longevity, and how the two sometimes collide in unexpected ways.

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Pixelated 064: Oh snap, Pixel 10 has magnets

Will Sattelberg Aug 1 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 64 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner and Will make up for Damien’s absence by discussing the latest crop of Pixel leaks, including US pricing for the phones and watch that seemingly avoids tariff-mania. It’s not just prices, though — a new “Pixelsnap” leak all but confirms the native Qi2 support we’ve been begging for for years, while a new Pixel Buds 2a leak points towards a pretty familiar set of earbuds.

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Pixelated 063: Pixel 10, now in living color

Will Sattelberg Jul 25 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 63 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, the Pixel leaks start comin’ and they don’t stop comin’, as we break down the massive amount of Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 leaks that continue to fall into our lap. Come for the conversation on which colors are doing it for us — and which aren’t — and stay for the breakdown on why the Pixel 10 series just might arrive with Qi2 built-in. Plus, what’s the deal with foldables, and is the Pixel Watch 4’s new charger ridiculous, or ridiculously awesome?

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Pixelated 062: The Pixel 10 countdown begins

Will Sattelberg Jul 18 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 62 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we’re prepping for all things Pixel 10. With Made By Google officially announced for August 20th, we have less than five weeks to go until new Google hardware hits our desk. From phones to wearables, earbuds to foldables, there’s a lot to look forward to — and frankly, it might all boil down to some software secrets we don’t know much about yet.

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Pixelated 061: Samesung no more

Will Sattelberg Jul 11 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 61 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we’re unpacking Galaxy Unpacked, exploring everything Samsung announced at this week’s foldable-focused event. We also discuss some new Circle to Search tricks on Android and debate whether Gemini for Wear OS is the wrist-based assistant we’ve been waiting for.

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Pixelated 060: Much Ado About Nothing

Will Sattelberg Jul 3 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing’s latest launch event, including the company’s first flagship Android phone, the Nothing Phone (3). From its divisive design to its new Glyph Matrix display, there’s a lot to take in, as the company seemingly pivots towards a more premium market.

The trio also speculate on what Gemini’s new four-color icon could mean for the future of Google as a company. Is this simply about aligning the logo with Google’s standard theming, or does it tell us something about where Search and Gemini are headed in the future?

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Pixelated 059: The murky future of Chromebooks

Will Sattelberg Jun 27 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 59 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we talk all about Google’s latest Chromebook updates, Lenovo’s new $650 Chromebook Plus 14, and what the future holds as rumors swirl around ChromeOS’s potential pivot to Android. Plus, Abner and Damien are joined by an all-new host.

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Pixelated 058: The VIP Pixel Drop

Abner Li Jun 13 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 58 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we talk all about the Android 16 launch, June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, 16 QPR1 Beta 2, and iOS 26 with Liquid Glass.

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Pixelated 057: All About Pixel 10

Abner Li Jun 6 2025 - 1:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 57 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 10.

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Pixelated 056: Post-I/O 2025 thoughts

Abner Li May 30 2025 - 2:30 pm PT

Welcome to episode 56 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, we talk more about Google I/O 2025 and Android 16 QPR1, as well as reminisce over Google Photos turning 10.

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