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Welcome to episode 39 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Chris Wedel of Gadgets & Gravel to discuss the modern internet landscape, finding moments of peace around technology, and the ever-evolving world of robo-lawnmowers.

Check out Gadgets & Gravel here: youtube.com/@GadgetsAndGravel
Check out Chris's robo-mower roundup here: youtube.com/watch?v=VZymTm8EUeM

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The Sideload is a podcast from 9to5Google hosted by Will Sattelberg. Each week, we welcome a 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
Chris Wedel

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