# Google on The No Agenda Show Google comes up in 941 chapters across 679 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 941 - **Episodes:** 679 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 941 ### Google Vibe-Coded Apps and AI App Development - **Episode:** [1914: Thrust Package](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-22 - **Time:** 38:52–42:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1914-thrust-package/chapter/google-vibe-coded-apps-and-ai-app-development.md Google announced a new feature for the Play Store allowing users to share "vibe-coded" apps created through AI prompts. Adam Curry describes using the Muse AI to build a custom podcast app that filters content based on his specific preferences. The hosts predict that traditional app development may be disrupted as users gain the ability to generate personalized software on demand. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), play store, [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md) ### Google Play and the Rise of Vibe-Coded Personal Apps - **Episode:** [1913: Meat Muck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-18 - **Time:** 1:45:27–1:53:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1913-meat-muck/chapter/google-play-and-the-rise-of-vibe-coded-personal-apps.md Google announced that Android users will soon be able to "vibe-code" their own personal apps and share them with trusted networks. Adam Curry demonstrates this by using a single prompt to build a custom Podcasting 2.0 app that works with Android Auto. This shift toward AI-assisted development allows users to create bespoke software solutions without traditional coding knowledge, potentially disrupting the standard app store model. Keywords: [google play](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-play.md), [vibe coding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vibe-coding.md), [gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini.md), [android](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/android.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [software development](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-development.md) ### Google Calendar Time Zone Glitch and Guest Booking Challenges - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 2:07–5:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/google-calendar-time-zone-glitch-and-guest-booking-challenges.md Adam Curry and Jason Calacanis discuss a scheduling mishap caused by Google Calendar automatically switching to European Standard Time, which nearly caused Calacanis to miss the recording. Curry reflects on his disdain for the role of a podcast booker, a task he and the late John C. Dvorak traditionally avoided to maintain show consistency. Calacanis expresses his appreciation for the No Agenda audience and the professional broadcasting standards of the show. Keywords: [google calendar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-calendar.md), [clean feed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-feed.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), podcast booking, [time zones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-zones.md) ### Large Language Model Limits and Data Center Hoaxes - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 30:15–33:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/large-language-model-limits-and-data-center-hoaxes.md Claims are made that Large Language Models (LLMs) have reached their functional limits, leading industry leaders to call for a slowdown. Meanwhile, the expansion of data centers in places like Finland is characterized as a wealth-building strategy that President Trump views as the "oil of the next 25 years." Keywords: [jensen huang](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jensen-huang.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [finland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finland.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md) ### Have I Been Flocked Website, Data Broker Advertising - **Episode:** [1900: Trust The Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-03 - **Time:** 40:01–41:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1900-trust-the-plan/chapter/have-i-been-flocked-website-data-broker-advertising.md A website called "Have I Been Flocked" allows users to check if their license plates have been scanned by surveillance networks, though its ownership remains redacted. The hosts speculate that the site and the underlying data collection may have an advertising angle, potentially involving Google or other data brokers seeking to track consumer movements for targeted marketing. Keywords: have i been flocked, [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [whois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whois.md), [tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tracking.md) ### The Illusion of Safety through Mass Surveillance - **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-30 - **Time:** 1:50:22–1:56:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/the-illusion-of-safety-through-mass-surveillance.md The hosts argue that mass surveillance creates a "guilty until proven innocent" environment, as seen in the use of geofencing data to round up individuals near the Capitol on January 6. They criticize the "safety is a right" sales pitch used by surveillance companies, noting that cameras in cities like Chicago have not prevented high rates of violent crime. Keywords: [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [geofencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geofencing.md), [surveillance state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-state.md), [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), [shotspotter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shotspotter.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md) ### Sir Not-That John and the Google Podcasts Search - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:33:17–5:35:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/sir-not-that-john-and-the-google-podcasts-search.md John Doyle, now Sir Not-That John, describes finding the show in 2020 while searching for "COVID conspiracies" on Google Podcasts. He credits the show's deconstruction with healing his "amygdala" during the pandemic. Doyle requests knighthood as the Knight of the Sweet Old Fashioned, citing Dvorak's favorite 2018 Costco Cabernet Sauvignon. Keywords: [google podcasts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-podcasts.md), covid conspiracies, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Jeremy Smith, OS/2 Guru and Google Iconoclast - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 3:19:06–3:20:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/jeremy-smith-os-2-guru-and-google-iconoclast.md Jeremy Smith of Wausau, Wisconsin, reflected on a 30-year journey following John C. Dvorak, starting as an OS/2 user who viewed Dvorak as a "guru." He credited Dvorak's methods of deconstruction with helping him become an "iconoclast" during his time working at Google in 2016. Smith noted that he has spent "four-fifths of a life" following Dvorak's tips and insights. Keywords: jeremy smith, [os/2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/os-2.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deconstruction.md), iconoclast, wausau ### Google AI News Summaries, Value for Value Restaurants - **Episode:** [1886: Cytoshitosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Time:** 1:41:06–1:44:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1886-cytoshitosis/chapter/google-ai-news-summaries-value-for-value-restaurants.md Publishers are expressing concern over Google's pilot program that uses Gemini AI to create news summaries, fearing a loss of click-through traffic and licensing fees. The discussion contrasts this corporate model with the "Value for Value" system, citing a Bay Area restaurant that allows customers to pay what they want or trade labor for meals. Keywords: [google news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-news.md), [gemini ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini-ai.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [bay area](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bay-area.md) ### Sterile Fly Release Programs and Google Involvement - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 53:50–57:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/sterile-fly-release-programs-and-google-involvement.md To combat the screwworm, scientists are reviving a 1960s strategy of breeding and releasing millions of sterile flies to disrupt reproduction. Notably, tech companies like Google and organizations funded by Bill Gates are involved in funding these sterile insect programs, which critics view as a potential operation to further collapse the meat industry. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), sterile flies, [panama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama.md), [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), biological control ### Silicon Valley RSU Accounting and AI Token Maxing - **Episode:** [1875: Sonic Thump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-07 - **Time:** 1:16:12–1:20:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1875-sonic-thump/chapter/silicon-valley-rsu-accounting-and-ai-token-maxing.md Major tech companies like Google are shifting from stock options to Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), creating a "treadmill" where they must perform stock buybacks to offset employee cash-outs. At Microsoft, employees are reportedly "token maxing"—using excessive AI tokens to appear more productive—because AI usage is now a metric for promotions and bonuses. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), rsu, ai tokens, c++, [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### EU Tech Sovereignty and the Qwant Search Engine - **Episode:** [1874: Kennel Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-04 - **Time:** 1:52:09–1:54:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1874-kennel-index/chapter/eu-tech-sovereignty-and-the-qwant-search-engine.md The European Parliament is pushing for "tech sovereignty" by making the French search engine Qwant its new default, replacing Google. The initiative includes a new CHIPS Act for European semiconductors and a roadmap for digitalization in the energy sector. The hosts mock the name "Qwant," noting its unfortunate phonetic similarity to a vulgarity in Dutch. Keywords: qwant, [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), tech sovereignty, [chips act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chips-act.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [search engine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-engine.md) ### Google I/O, Gemini Spark AI Agent Launch - **Episode:** [1870: VBS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-21 - **Time:** 1:53:44–2:00:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1870-vbs/chapter/google-i-o-gemini-spark-ai-agent-launch.md At Google I/O, CEO Sundar Pichai introduced Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent that operates 24/7 in the Google Cloud. The demonstration included mundane tasks like managing a "bounce house" schedule and turning emails pink, which are criticized as lame examples of the technology's potential. Google's annual capital expenditure is expected to reach $190 billion to support this infrastructure, raising questions about the actual value of these AI features. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), gemini spark, ai agent, [google cloud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-cloud.md), [capex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capex.md), [sundar pichai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sundar-pichai.md) ### Google, Pentagon AI Contract for Classified Work - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:29:37–1:32:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/google-pentagon-ai-contract-for-classified-work.md Google has joined OpenAI and XAI in signing a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide AI models for classified mission planning and weapons targeting. The agreement allows the Pentagon to adjust safety filters and settings at the government's request. Google maintains that the AI will not be used for autonomous weaponry or domestic mass surveillance without human oversight. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [department of war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-war.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), classified networks ### Google Gemini Profitability and Vertical Integration - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 1:16:59–1:18:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/google-gemini-profitability-and-vertical-integration.md An anecdotal report from a Google finance employee suggests that the Gemini AI group is profitable due to total supply chain integration. Unlike competitors, Google utilizes its own data centers and proprietary chips rather than renting infrastructure or buying from Nvidia. This vertical integration, combined with the vast data from YouTube, provides a significant market advantage. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [gemini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [data centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-centers.md), ai profitability, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ### Google Maps AI Makeover and Complex Queries - **Episode:** [1851: Mork & Mimi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-15 - **Time:** 1:58:42–2:00:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1851-mork-mimi/chapter/google-maps-ai-makeover-and-complex-queries.md Google Maps has launched its most significant update in a decade, integrating AI to handle complex natural language queries. Users can now ask for specific locations, such as tennis courts with night lighting, with the AI sourcing information from millions of reviews and photos. While the tech is advanced, the hosts question if society is becoming too dependent on digital navigation to find their way home. Keywords: [google maps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-maps.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), search queries, [navigation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navigation.md), tech investment ### Gemini AI Photo Editing, Valentine's Day Tater Tots - **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-15 - **Time:** 15:51–18:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/gemini-ai-photo-editing-valentine-s-day-tater-tots.md A Valentine's Day dinner in Texas featuring caviar with ranch dressing and tater tots serves as the backdrop for a critique of Google's Gemini AI photo editing tools. An attempt to "enhance" a dinner photo resulted in surreal distortions, including a bouquet of balloons appearing out of nowhere and a woman's arm being rendered to a monstrous size. The resulting image became a viral joke among the show's producers. Keywords: [gemini ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gemini-ai.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [photo editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photo-editing.md), [valentines day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/valentines-day.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### YouTube AI Content, Deepfakes, Algorithm Downranking - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 1:17:49–1:20:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/youtube-ai-content-deepfakes-algorithm-downranking.md YouTube is implementing new labels and algorithm changes to combat an explosion of low-quality AI-generated content, which reached over a million channels in December. The platform aims to protect viewer trust and prevent "AI slop" from crowding out legitimate human creators. Users report increasing frustration with videos that use stock footage and AI voiceovers to bait viewers into watching until the end for no payoff. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), ai content, [deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepfakes.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [creators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creators.md) ### Google Ad History, Adobe Acrobat AI and PDF Podcasts - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:21:04–1:25:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/google-ad-history-adobe-acrobat-ai-and-pdf-podcasts.md The history of Google's ad integration is revisited, noting they originally bought a company called GoTo to implement their search ad model. In current tech news, Adobe has added AI features to Acrobat Studio, including "PDF Spaces," which allows users to summarize up to 100 documents and generate presentations. A new feature also enables the creation of an "AI podcast" from documents, where two synthetic hosts discuss the uploaded material, similar to Google's Notebook LM. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [doubleclick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doubleclick.md), adobe acrobat, pdf spaces, [notebook lm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebook-lm.md) ### Google Gemini, Nvidia Server Farm Dominance - **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-11 - **Time:** 1:52:47–1:56:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/google-gemini-nvidia-server-farm-dominance.md Google's Gemini Pro is being positioned as a primary competitor in the AI search market, though Nvidia remains the dominant hardware provider by selling entire server farms rather than just chips. 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