The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

Will Saddleberg and Daniel discuss Ring’s new $250 drone security camera, weighing its practical utility against significant privacy concerns and the company’s controversial history.

Hosts Will Saddlebert and Daniel Bader, joined by Nick Sutrick, discuss the stark contrast between innovative Chinese smartphones and the stagnant North American market.

Will Saddleberg officially welcomes Daniel Bader back as a permanent co-host, marking a structural shift for the podcast while maintaining occasional guest appearances.

Will Sallibert and Daniel Bader discuss their conflicting views on AI, ranging from the hype of "vibe coding" to the dystopian potential of AI-powered wedding DJs.

Host Will Saddleberg joins Ben Schoen and Joe Maring for a belated roundtable celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pixel line.

Allison Johnson from The Verge joins Will Saddleberg to discuss her experience with Meta’s new agentic AI chatbot, Muse, which she compares to a Tamagotchi clone.

Will Saddleberg and Daniel Bader interview Kevin and Jeff from Clicks to discuss the upcoming Communicator smartphone.

Host Will Saddlebert and guest Steve Radosha analyze the upcoming iPhone Duo, debating what Android foldables should and shouldn't learn from Apple's entry into the market.

Host Will Saddleberg and guest Daniel Bader discuss the Fairphone General 6 Plus, which is now available in the US, featuring a conversation with Fairphone CTO Chandler Hatton.

Host Will Saddlebert and guest Damian Wild discuss the Pixel 11, comparing it to the Pixel 10 and 9.

Host Will Saddlebird and guest Ben Schoen analyze the Pixel 11 launch, criticizing Google’s lack of hardware innovation and inconsistent software support.

Host Will Saddlebert interviews Kai Tang and Joe Hollier from Light Phone about their upcoming Lite Flip, a minimalist flip phone designed to reduce smartphone addiction.

Host Will Saddleberg welcomes Chris Waddell to discuss the rising costs of tech, from Starlink’s price hikes to Xbox Game Pass’s value decline, driven by RAM shortages.

Host Will Sadelberg interviews Peter Huber to celebrate Niagara Launcher’s 10th anniversary, discussing its minimalist design philosophy and origins.

Host Will Sauer and guest Andrew Romero discuss the evolving smart glasses market, comparing devices from Snap, Meta, and Even Realities.

Will Saddleberg and Joe Maring critique Google’s new AI-powered Health Coach, a paid feature in the revamped Fitbit app.

Will Saddleberg and Daniel Bader discuss finding tech positivity through the Moto Razr, Niagara Launcher, and gaming.

Host Will Saddleberg and guest Ben Schoen preview Google I/O, discussing expectations for Gemini AI updates, Android XR smart glasses, and the controversial Google Book.

Host Will Saddleberg welcomes Fandroid’s Nick Gray to discuss smartphone cameras in 2026, highlighting the superior hardware of international flagships like the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra.

Host Will Saddleberg welcomes back Steve Radosha to critique the 2026 Motorola Razr lineup for raising prices with minimal upgrades.

Host Will Saddleberg and guest Nick Sutrick discuss OnePlus’s potential decline, citing market exits in Europe and struggles in North America due to lost brand identity and carrier issues.

Host Will Saddleberg and guest Damian Wilde discuss the "Rampocalypse," analyzing how rising component costs are driving price hikes across tech…

Host Will Saddleberg and guest Andrew Romero act as consultants to overhaul North American Android flagship lineups.