Andy and Flo have finally figured out how to use Android Messages on the web. And they're better off for it. The duo talk tips, how to converse with your Google Home like it's a real person, and the latest Google Maps update. There's also some talk on the Nvidia Shield and how it's still a formidable Android TV player, as well as all those Google Duplex stories that have been rolling out this week across the web.

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Links and Show Notes

• Google Blog: Chatting with your Google Assistant just got easier
• Google Blog: New ways to explore with Google Maps
• The Verge: Google Duplex really works and testing begins this summer