Made by Google Podcast

How 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 scientist Jake Sunshine and product manager Pramod Rudrapatna to go deep on Breathing Emergency Detection, a breakthrough feature for the Google Pixel Watch.

They uncover the incredible story of its creation, from the initial "what if" moment to the immense challenges of clinical testing and the user-centered design that ensures it can summon help when someone is unable to themselves. It’s a look at how everyday devices are being reimagined to act as true health guardians, potentially saving lives when every second counts.
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Discover 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 three key pillars of the latest Pixel Watch: proactive Gemini intelligence, improved GPS accuracy, and industry-first safety features.

Learn how state-of-the-art foundation models track subtle, monthly trends in blood pressure and insulin resistance to spot invisible metabolic shifts before your annual physical. Plus, get a deep dive into the groundbreaking Breathing Emergency Detection feature, designed to protect you when you need it most.
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Welcome 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 series.

Stephanie takes us inside Google's testing labs to explain how they use a specialized machine—think of it like a custom rock tumbler filled with keys and hairbrushes—to tackle the age-old problem of screen scratches. We also talk about Magic Capture, the new camera feature that grabs perfect, emotional photos right out of your videos, and an Instant Night Sight that’s now four and a half times faster. Plus, we cover how Rambler completely cleans up your voice dictation (even when you change your mind mid-sentence) and how the new colorful Highlight LEDs on the back of the phone help you stay connected without constantly staring at a screen.
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Welcome 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 exclusive "State of Pixel" deep dive.

In this episode, Shakil shares behind-the-scenes insights into the brand-new Pixel 11 lineup and the fifth-generation Pixel Watch. Learn how Google AI is driving next-generation features like Magic Capture, Rambler, and Halo, and find out why the new Titan M3 security chip is built to withstand the future of quantum computing. Plus, Shakil reveals why the team still insists on doing live product demos on launch day — and the "fear factor" that comes with it!
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What 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 break Google’s sleep-tracking algorithm?

On this episode of the Made by Google Podcast, host Rachid Finge sits down with Andy Abramson, Head of Product for Fitbit and Health, to explore the design and engineering behind Google’s newest health tools: the redesigned Google Health app, the screenless Fitbit Air, and the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach.

Andy explains why Google is returning to Fitbit's screenless roots, how the team reacted when Reddit users tried to make their own custom bands, and snapping a few photos can go a long way in keeping your fitness plan on track, thanks to Gemini.

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