About this podcast
Dive into the world of Google: Every week, Rachid Finge talks to fellow Googlers about the latest #MadeByGoogle projects.The result? An exciting look behind the scenes.
In a snackable 15 to 20 minutes, they explain how custom-designed hardware, powerful software and advances in artificial intelligence combine to create helpful -- and sometimes magical -- experiences for their users. Each episode promises insights, tips and tricks, a bit of nerd knowledge, and an anecdote or two. Listen to a new episode every Monday.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 74 episodes
- How Technology Helps Us See & Connect · 23 min · Season 10 Episode 5Technology is changing how we interact with the world, but what if that interaction could restore a fundamental human connection? In this episode, Rachid Finge sits down with…
- Pixel Watch’s New Breathing Emergency Feature, Explained · 29 min · Season 10 Episode 4How can a smartwatch on your wrist do more than just track steps and actually help in a life-threatening situation? Host Rachid Finge sits down with Google Health research…
- Pixel Watch 5: Active Help, Proactive Health · 24 min · Season 10 Episode 3Discover how the new Google Pixel Watch 5 is redefining wrist-based wellness. In this episode, host Rachid Finge sits down with Senior Product Manager Munjal Shah to unpack the…
- From Rock Tumblers to Magic Capture: Designing the Pixel 11 · 26 min · Season 10 Episode 2Welcome to the Made by Google Podcast! Today, host Rachid Finge sits down with Stephanie Scott, Director of Product Management, to get the inside story on the brand-new Pixel 11…
- From Feature Phones to Gemini: The Evolution of Pixel · 21 min · Season 10 Episode 1Welcome to the season 10 premiere of the Made by Google Podcast! Host Rachid Finge sits down with Shakil Barkat, Vice President of the Devices and Services Product Group, for an…
- How we use AI for your Health · 20 min · Season 9 Episode 6What does building an unmanned helicopter have in common with designing a tiny, screenless fitness tracker? And why did NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s elite athleticism actually…
- The Android Show: From OS to Intelligence System · 28 min · Season 9 Episode 5This isn't just an update; it's a new era for Android. In this episode, host Rachid Finge sits down with Dieter Bohn for a special behind-the-scenes look at the biggest evolution…
- Search What you See: The Tech Behind The Magic · 20 min · Season 9 Episode 4You see an outfit you love, but it’s not just the jacket you want—it’s the entire vibe. What if you could search for it all at once? In this episode, host Rachid Finge sits down…
- How AI Helps You Express Your Vibe · 25 min · Season 9 Episode 3Ever wondered what your favorite vacation photo sounds like? In this episode, we dive into how Lyria 3 AI helps you find your creative voice by transforming inside jokes…
- How We Use AI on Your Wrist · 20 min · Season 9 Episode 2Whether you are carrying a week’s worth of groceries or balancing a toddler, sometimes you just do not have a spare hand to tap your watch screen. Rachid and Munjal Shah dive…
- The $499 AI Superphone: Pixel 10a Deep Dive · 13 min · Season 9 Episode 1The Google Pixel 10a is officially here! Join Product Manager Laura Kastilani as she reveals how Google re-engineered the A-Series to include a zero-millimeter flush camera bar…
- Why It Accidentally Got Called Nano Banana 🍌 | Made by Google Podcast S8E8 · 21 min · Season 8 Episode 8Since it launched in the Summer of 2025, people created billions upon billions of images with Nano Banana, the amazing image creator and editor in Google Gemini. Several viral…
- Confidence in a Fold | Made by Google Podcast S8E7 · 18 min · Season 8 Episode 7In this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, we unfold the magic and the monumental engineering behind the brand-new Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Join our host, Rachid Finge, as he sits…
- The AI Smart Home is Finally Here: Gemini Powers Up Google Home | Made by Google Podcast S8E6 · 57 min · Season 8 Episode 6In this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, we're stepping into the Gemini era of the smart home. Join our host, Rachid Finge, as he talks with Anish Kattukaran, Senior…
- Hear What Matters: The Pixel Buds 2a Experience | Made by Google Podcast S8E5 · 18 min · Season 8 Episode 5In this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, we’re plugging in with the brand new Pixel Buds 2a. Find out how the team packed pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and a massive…
- Smart Silicon: Tensor G5 and the Next Era of the AI Phone | Made by Google Podcast S8E4 · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 4In this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Tensor G5 chip, the brains behind the new Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro. Join our host, Rachid Finge, as…
- The Pixel Watch 4: From Design to Wear Made by Google Podcast S8E3 · 25 min · Season 8 Episode 3Join us for an exclusive deep dive into Pixel Watch 4. We're joined by Francis Hoe, the Product Manager of the new watch, to discuss the groundbreaking "shaped by water" design…
- The Pixel 10 Deep Dive | Made by Google Podcast S8E2 · 26 min · Season 8 Episode 2Pixel 10 is here, and it's a game-changer. Join us for a deep dive into its revolutionary AI and camera systems. We're talking a massive 100x zoom, a 5X telephoto lens on all…
- Unpacking a Decade of Pixel: The OG Story | Made by Google Podcast · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 1Ever wonder what it takes to build a phone a decade in the making? On this episode of the Made by Google podcast, host Rachid Finge travels back in time with Venkat, one of the…
- Note-worthy AI: Unpacking NotebookLM · 28 min · Season 7 Episode 6Ever wish your notes could talk? On this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, host Rachid Finge dives deep into NotebookLM with guests Steven Johnson and Simon Tokumine…







