Google's new Family Bell feature for homeschooling is a reminder it sucks to be a parent to school-aged kids right now. We'll touch upon the bummers from Alphabet's Q2 earnings call and why it's wrong to steal. This week also brings us the Pixel 4a and a whole lineup of new Samsung gadgets. We'll end wondering if NearbyShare will solve our cross-platform file-moving woes, and explain why file browsers have long implemented a "safe folder."

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Links and Show Notes:

• The Verge: Google is adding new homeschooling features to Assistant smart displays and speakers
• Business Insider: Alphabet beat Wall Street expectations in second-quarter earnings, but couldn't save the company from its first revenue decline in history
• The Verge: Former Google exec Anthony Levandowski sentenced to 18 months for stealing self-driving car secrets
• Google Blog: New Pixels—and new prices—are here
• Wired: Samsung Unpacked 2020: Z Fold2, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Watch3, Buds Live
• Google Blog: Instantly share files with people around you with Nearby Share
• Google Blog: Making privacy personal with Files by Google

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