Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 26, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ryne Hager, former blogger and VP of US Operations at Muse Per Se, to discuss modern tech ecosystems, the consolidation of the entire internet, feeling upset online, and much more.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:54 - Niche Devices and the Consolidation of Technology
00:31:56 - Ecosystems and Product Hype
00:50:44 - AI Boosterism
01:05:43 - Ryne's Final Thoughts
01:10:07 - Wrap-up

The Sideload is a podcast from 9to5Google hosted by Will Sattelberg. Every week, we welcome a new guest to talk about a recent editorial, review, video, or a fascinating piece of news that caught Will's eye. From there, the conversation can go wherever it needs to, off-topic or no. It's a relevant, irreverent, low-key podcast made just for you.

This week's hosts:
Will Sattelberg
Ryne Hager

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