Microsofts Latest Copilot Updates - Meta Smart Glasses Facial Recognition, WordPress Drama Tech News Weekly 2024-10-03 | In this episode of Tech News Weekly, hosts Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti discuss Meta smart glasses with real-time facial recognition and the ongoing drama between WordPress and WP Engine. Also joining are Daniel Rubino of Windows Central to talk about Microsoft's latest Copilot features and indie developer Christian Selig to discuss his experience with Apple's removal of his Juno app from the App Store.• Abrar Al-Heeti shares how Harvard students created an app called I-XRAY that uses Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and facial recognition to find personal data on people in real-time, raising privacy concerns • Mikah Sargent dives into the ongoing feud between WordPress and WP Engine, with WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg calling WP Engine a "cancer" and the two companies exchanging legal threats• Daniel Rubino breaks down Microsoft's latest AI Copilot updates, including an improved UI, voice interactions, smart search, and photo/paint features that rely on dedicated neural processing units• Christian Selig discusses his short-lived Juno app, which provided a cleaner YouTube experience on Apple's Vision Pro before being pulled due to pressure from Google, sparking debates about app store policies and developer rightsHosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Daniel Rubino and Christian SeligTech News Weekly episode 356More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/356Sponsors:• 1password.com/twit• e-e.com/twit• flashpoint.io• threatlocker.com for Tech News WeeklyDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
FTCs New Click-to-Cancel Rule - Apple Pay, Android 15, 2024 Kindles Tech News Weekly 2024-10-17 | The FTC is making it easier for you to cancel your subscriptions. Apple is celebrating ten years of Apple Pay. Android 15 is rolling out now to Pixel devices. And Amazon announced new Kindle devices, set to be released at the end of October.• (05:27) Fresh off her appearance on This Week in Tech, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy celebrates the FTC's new rule, making canceling a subscription service easier.• (17:14) Mikah Sargent talks about Apple's celebration of 10 years of Apple Pay.• (34:59) Jason Howell stops by to talk about the official release of Android 15 to Pixel devices and when other Android phones, such as Samsung devices, will see Android 15 arriving on those devices.• (53:58) And David Carnoy of CNET got his hands on Amazon's newly announced Kindle devices and shares his thoughts on them.Hosts: Mikah Sargent, and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuests: Jason Howell and David CarnoyTech News Weekly Episode 358More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/358Sponsors:• flashpoint.io• threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly• 1password.com/twit• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 rankedtechnology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Internet Archive Hacked - Apple & Amazon, Google, X Tech News Weekly 2024-10-10 | Apple TV+ can now be accessed through Prime Video. The latest on the Google Antitrust case and what the judge is considering doing with Google. And officials are facing antisemitic attacks on X over the response to Hurricane Helene.• (02:26) Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent on the podcast this week. Dan talks about Apple and Amazon striking a deal between one another to offer Apple TV+ through Prime Video.• (16:55) Mikah Sargent talks about the Internet Archive being hacked, with 31 million users' data being accessed.• (33:46) Leah Nylen of Bloomberg talks with Mikah about the Google Antitrust Case and The Department of Justice's recommendations that could reshape the tech giant.• (51:37) And finally, Will Oremus of The Washington Post chats about the antisemitic attacks on X that officials are receiving over false narratives presented over the response to Hurricane Helene.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan MorenGuests: Will Oremus and Leah NylenTech News Weekly Episode 357More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/357Sponsors:• veeam.com• uscloud.com• Melissa.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
What It’s Like To Wear Meta’s Orion Glasses - X Transparency Report, Microsofts AI Correction Tech News Weekly 2024-09-26 | Emily Dreibelbis joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! X released its first transparency report since Elon Musk took over the company. Initial impressions of Meta's Orion AR prototype glasses. And Microsoft has released a new tool that can reportedly correct incorrect AI-generated text.• Emily Dreibelbis talks about how X has released its first transparency report following Elon Musk's purchase of the social media company. Why did X finally release the report after skipping last year?• Scott Stein of CNET is reporting from the Meta campus in Palo Alto! He had the chance to try Meta's new Orion AR glasses prototype and share his initial thoughts.• And Mikah Sargent shares a new tool Microsoft has released that can reportedly correct AI-generated text that generates incorrect information. However, the tool has some skepticism about when it attempts to fix it; it can generate more inaccurate information.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily DreibelbisGuest: Scott SteinTech News Weekly Episode 355More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/355Sponsors:• shopify.com/twit• threatlocker.com for Tech News WeeklyDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts - IFA Berlin, SocialAI, Camera Control Tech News Weekly 2024-09-19 | Jennifer Pattison Tuohy returned from the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, where some new gadgets and tech were unveiled at the show. There's a new social network that has you and only AI bots in it. A review of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. And Meta introduces Instgram 'Teen Accounts' to manage safety concerns of teens using the social network service.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer recently returned from the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin and shares some of the cool tech she saw there.• Mikah talks about a new social media network called SocialAI, where only AI bots respond to your posts.• Patrick Holland of CNET joins the show to talk about his review of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, and his thoughts on the device and the new Camera Control button that was introduced to the lineup.• And Paris Martineau of The Information and This Week in Google stops by to talk about Meta's new Instagram 'Teen Accounts' and what this new feature aims to do to protect teens while using the service.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuests: Patrick Holland and Paris MartineauTech News Weekly Episode 354More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/354Sponsors:• betterhelp.com/TNW• 1password.com/twit• veeam.com• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
The PS5 Pro Costs How Much? - Oakland Ballers, Meta AI, iPhone 16 Tech News Weekly 2024-09-12 | A new baseball team is starting to make waves within the city of Oakland that a startup founder founded. Meta has trained its AI on everything posted on its social websites since 2007. What Apple announced at its "Glowtime" event. And what are the differences behind the PS5 Pro console that Sony announced earlier this week?• Amanda Silberling talks about the Oakland Ballers, a new independent baseball organization that started earlier this year, and how the organization is approached like a startup company.• Mikah Sargent talks about Meta's admission that it has been training its AI system using data scrapped from its social media services dating back to 2007.• Dan Moren of SixColors talks about the new iPhone 16s and Apple Watch Series 10 devices announced at Apple's recent event.• And Kyle Orland of Ars Technica joins the show to talk about the PS5 Pro console, the key hardware upgrades within the console that separate it from the regular PS5 console, and how the console's price point compares to other consoles in the market.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Dan Moren and Kyle OrlandTech News Weekly Episode 353More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/353Sponsors:• flashpoint.io• Melissa.com/twit• threatlocker.com for Tech News WeeklyDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
The Future of the Internet Archive - Autonomous Vehicles, Bluetooth 6.0, Apple Event Tech News Weekly 2024-09-05 | Regulations have been drafted for operating autonomous trucks in the state of California. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has released details about the next iteration of Bluetooth, Bluetooth 6.0. What to expect from Apple's upcoming "It's Glowtime" event. And the Internet Archive has lost a major legal battle that could impact the organization and internet preservation.• Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar talks about the regulations drafted in the state of California regarding the operation of autonomous trucks.• Mikah Sargent shares details about the next iteration of Bluetooth technology, Bluetooth 6.0, announced by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.• Mark Gurman from Bloomberg joins the show to share what Apple plans to announce at next week's Apple Event on September 9th.• And Kate Knibbs, Senior Writer at WIRED, stops by to discuss the landmark ruling against the Internet Archive organization and what this could mean for the future of internet preservation.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Mark Gurman and Kate KnibbsTech News Weekly Episode 352More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/352Sponsors:• e-e.com/twit• veeam.com• 1password.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Amazon To Launch AI Alexa This Year - Brilliant, XPS 13 Copilot+, AI Safety Bill in California Tech News Weekly 2024-08-29 | The smart home company Brilliant is back in business. A review on Dell's take on a Copilot+ laptop. Amazon is officially launching an AI version of its Alexa services. And the California State Assembly passes a sweeping AI safety bill.• Brilliant, a smart home company, has been bought by private investors and plans to release the next generation of its smart home control panel later this year.• Devindra Hardawar of Engadget reviewed the Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ laptop and recommends whether it is worth purchasing.• Caroline O'Donovan of the Washington Post discusses Amazon officially releasing an AI-powered version of Alexa in October.• And Mikah discusses the California State Assembly's passing of a sweeping AI safety bill and what the bill aims to do within California.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Devindra Hardawar and Caroline O'DonovanTech News Weekly Episode 351More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/351Sponsors:• threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly• shopify.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
iFixit Tears Down the Galaxy Ring - White House Creator Conference, Recall AI, Pixel 9 Tech News Weekly 2024-08-22 | Amanda Silberling recounts her time at the White House Creator Economy Conference held earlier this month. Microsoft's Recall AI feature won't be available until later this year. A review of Google's Pixel 9. And what was surprising about Samsung's Galaxy Ring device following a teardown of the device?• Amanda Silberling participated in the White House Creator Conference earlier this month and shares her experience and time with President Joe Biden when he made an unannounced stop at the event.• Mikah Sargent talks about Microsoft delaying its Recall AI feature to testers until October to continue testing the security changes to the feature following initial security concerns.• Lisa Eadicicco of CNET joins Mikah to discuss her review of Google's Pixel 9 phone.• And Shahram Mokhtari of iFixit stops by to talk about iFixit's teardown of Samsung's Galaxy Ring, their findings with the device, and how it compares to similar devices such as the Oura Ring Gen3. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Lisa Eadicicco and Shahram MokhtariTech News Weekly Episode 350More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/350Sponsors:• 1password.com/twit• betterhelp.com/TNWDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
First Impressions of Googles Pixel 9 - Patreon, KOSPA, Made by Google 2024 Tech News Weekly 2024-08-15 | Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI.• Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store.• Mikah Sargent talks about KOSPA being passed recently in the U.S. Senate and what's behind the controversial 'child safety' bill.• Jason Howell of Techsploder joins Mikah for the 2nd half of the show! Jason talks about everything Google announced at its recent Made by Google event, including focusing on what its AI can do for its various devices, and announced the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan MorenGuest: Jason HowellTech News Weekly Episode 349More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/349Sponsors:• Melissa.com/twit• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Googles Nest News - Google Nest, Turing, M4 Mac Mini Tech News Weekly 2024-08-08 | Google released a new version of its Nest Learning Thermostat. Google is also looking to enhance the Google smart home experience with Gemini intelligence. A look into the coming that's gathering 'human data' for every major AI company. Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Mini will be updated with the M4 chip and a design change later this year.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week to talk about the latest iteration of Google's Nest Thermostat and the new design and features of the device.• Jennifer also talks about how Google is bringing its Gemini intelligence to Google Home to join the market of other smart home systems using AI.• Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Turing, the company helping major AI companies gather 'human data' for their AI systems.• And Mikah talks about a Mark Gurman report that we may see an update to the Mac Mini with M4 chips and a design change later this year.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Reed AlbergottiTech News Weekly Episode 348More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/348Sponsor:• 1password.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Metas AI Studio - OpenAI, White Dudes for Harris, Bitcoin Town Tech News Weekly 2024-08-01 | Mikah Sargent is out this week, but Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag is hosting for Mikah! Meta's AI generator is allowing influencers to let their fans message an AI version of themselves. Following the OpenAI controversy with Scarlett Johansson, the company released its 'Advanced Voice Mode' to its alpha users. What is 'White Dudes for Harris'? And inside the health crisis at a town in Texas involved with bitcoin mining.• Abrar Al-Heeti is joining the show this week. Abrar talks about Meta's AI Studio and how the company is continuing to expand into creating AIs for its userbase to interact with their favorite creators and allowing select users to generate their own AIs.• Emily talks about OpenAI rolling out its 'Advanced Voice Mode' feature to select users,' following the controversy with OpenAI using a voice similar to Scarlett Johansson.• Will Oremus of The Washington Post stops by to chat with Emily about 'White Dudes for Harris' and the suspension of its X account following a massive fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.• Finally, Andrew Chow of TIME discusses the health crisis that a town in Texas has been experiencing since the arrival of a Bitcoin mine in the summer of 2022.Hosts: Emily Dreibelbis and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Will Oremus and Andrew ChowTech News Weekly Episode 347More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/347Sponsors:• betterhelp.com/TNW• e-e.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Geminis Olympic Debut - Fitbit, Samsungs Galaxy AI, AI in Video Games Tech News Weekly 2024-07-25 | What could go wrong with Gemini AI being used in live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics? A new study using Fitbit data shows connections between sleep and diseases. What Samsung Galaxy AI features are worth using? And how AI's use in video game development is impacting the industry.• The Paris Olympics will feature Google's Gemini AI during NBCUniversal's coverage. Emily Dreibelbis wonders, in Steve Gibson's great words, "What could possibly go wrong?"• Mikah Sargent loves a good story about sleep coverage, so it's no surprise that he talks about a study using Fitbit data that uncovered connections between sleep and diseases.• Lisa Eadicicco of CNET stops by to discuss Samsung's Galaxy AI features and her favorite ones.• And finally, Brian Merchant of WIRED talks about how AI is impacting the video game industry. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily DreibelbisGuests: Lisa Eadicicco and Brian MerchantTech News Weekly Episode 346More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/346Sponsors:• Melissa.com/twit• 1password.com/twit• betterhelp.com/TNW• panoptica.appDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring - HomePods, Cellebrite, Stalkerware Apps Tech News Weekly 2024-07-18 | What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18.• Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock.• Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users.• And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy SavvidesTech News Weekly Episode 345More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/345Sponsor:• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Samsungs Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra - NGL & the FTC, Redbox, AI Zombified Websites Tech News Weekly 2024-07-11 | The Federal Trade Commission bans an app from being offered to minors. A beloved DVD rental service files for bankruptcy. An old website publication has been resurrected as an 'AI-zombified' website. And what Samsung announced at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event.• Amanda Silberling joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Amanda talks about the FTC banning the app NGL from offering its social app to minors following a ruling that the company tricked users into paying its $9.99 monthly subscription. • Mikah talks about Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, the company that owns the DVD rental service Redbox. It is now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy following a filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection initially.• Christina Warren stops by to discuss how a company brought back an old website as an 'AI-zombified' publication, using content pulled from other website publications under the bylines of former authors who wrote for the publication, including Christina herself!• And finally, Jason Howell returns to TNW to talk with Mikah about everything Samsung announced at its recent Galaxy Unpacked event, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring devices.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Christina Warren and Jason HowellTech News Weekly Episode 344More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/344Sponsors:• lookout.com• panoptica.app• e-e.com/twit• 1password.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
RIAA Sues Suno & Udio - Tesla Supercharger, AI Boom, Netflix & Video Games Tech News Weekly 2024-06-27 | Emily Dreibelbis joins us this week on Tech News Weekly! We are starting to see some effects following Elon Musk's decision to lay off the entire Tesla Supercharger team. Which businesses have begun to benefit from the AI Boom that we're in? What Netflix has learned since expanding from streaming video content into the world of video game publication. And the Recording Industry Assocation of America (RIAA) sues Udio and Suno.• Emily Dreibelbis talks about the fallout from Elon Musk's firing of Tesla's Supercharger team and how car companies that have agreed to use Tesla's Supercharger are starting to be impacted by the change.• Mikah shares an article from The New York Times about businesses profiting from Artificial Intelligence.• Netflix is best known for starting out in the DVD rental business and its vast streaming library. Now, it has entered the video game publishing world, and has learned a lot since delving into it.• Finally, Kate Knibbs from WIRED joins the show to discuss the Recording Industry Association of America's lawsuit against the AI generative music platforms Suno and Udio.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily DreibelbisGuest: Kate KnibbsTech News Weekly Episode 343More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/343Sponsors:• zscaler.com/zerotrustAI• wix.com/studioDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
California To Limit Smartphones in Schools - Butterflies Network, Influencers, One Medical Tech News Weekly 2024-06-20 | Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! California is seeking to crack down on smartphone usage in schools. A new social media network has been launched where AI and humans coexist on the platform. Social media influencers are barely getting by. And patient safety issues have increased at Amazon's One Medical primary care service since Amazon acquired the service and shifted care to call center contractors.• Mikah Sargent shares his story of the week about how California Governor Gavin Newson is seeking to restrict the usage of smartphones at its schools during the day.• Amanda Silberling talks about a new social media network from a former Snap engineer called Butterflies, where humans and AI coexist on the network and can interact with one another.• Mikah talks about how social media influencers are barely getting by through sponsorship deals and ad revenue payouts from social networks like YouTube or TikTok.• And finally, Caroline O'Donovan from The Washington Post talks about patient safety issues at Amazon's One Medical service following Amazon's acquisition of the primary care service and shifting support to a call center staffed primarily by contractors.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuest: Caroline O'DonovanTech News Weekly Episode 342More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/342Sponsor:• panoptica.appDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
What You Might Have Missed At WWDC24 - Alexa, AI Detectors, AI-Powered Security Cameras Tech News Weekly 2024-06-13 | Amazon's Alexa could have been in a prime position to dominate AI. Why AI detection tools for detecting AI written content are hurting writers. What was announced at WWDC earlier this week? And how security cameras getting smarter with AI is a good thing.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about how over a dozen employees who worked on Amazon's Alexa had a good chance to dominate the AI space and blew that chance.• Mikah Sargent talks about how, with the rise of AI being used to perform writing tasks and tools being utilized to detect AI-generated work, writers are still getting stuck in the crossfire and are losing their jobs due to false accusations.• After leading the show last week, Dan Moren stops by again to chat about the major announcements at Apple's WWDC24.• And finally, why security cameras getting smarter with AI capabilities is a good thing for households?Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuest: Dan MorenTech News Weekly Episode 341More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/341Sponsors:• wix.com/studio• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
What to Expect from WWDC24 - Facebook, AI Avatars, Windows Recall Security Tech News Weekly 2024-06-06 | Dan Moren of Six Colors hosts the show with Abrar Al-Heeti while Mikah Sargent is out this week! Facebook is seeing a surge of young adults using its service. Zoom CEO Eric Yaun wants AI to attend meetings for you. What can we expect to be announced at WWDC24 on June 10th? And Microsoft's newly announced Windows Recall feature is severely insecure, according to a security researcher.• Abrar Al-Heeti shares a report from Meta that Facebook has seen the highest number of young adult users within the last three years.• Dan Moren is fascinated by an interview given by Zoom CEO Eric Yaun about how he envisions how AI can be used to attend Zoom meetings for you through a deepfake and allow you to place your attention on other things.• Ryan Christoffel of 9to5Mac joins the show to discuss what we can expect from Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference and the expected focus on AI.• Finally, Zac Bowden from Windows Central returns to the show to talk about the security issue facing Microsoft's upcoming feature, Windows Recall, and how the data this feature stores locally on your machine isn't well secured at all. Hosts: Dan Moren and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Ryan Christoffel and Zac BowdenTech News Weekly Episode 340More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/340Sponsors:• lookout.com• mylio.com/twit• eufy.comDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Tackling Disinformation With Prebunking - Google Search Documents, /e/OS, OpenAI & Siri Tech News Weekly 2024-05-30 | Can you debunk misinformation before it gets out to the public? A massive leak of Google's search algorithm made its way online. What is the /e/OS mobile operating system? And OpenAI is working with Apple to train Siri, and it is making Microsoft concerned about their relationship.• Will Oremus from The Washington Post joins Mikah Sargent to talk about misinformation and the practice of 'prebunking' as a way to educate voters in upcoming elections so that they are as informed as possible when casting their votes.• Mikah talks about a recent leak of Google's search algorithm and the company's acknowledgement of the leak.• Senior Writer Scott Gilbertson of Wired stops by the show to discuss /e/OS and its differences from the stock Google Android operating system.• Finally, Mikah talks about OpenAI helping Apple fix its digital assistant, Siri, and how that working relationship is making Microsoft very concerned.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Will Oremus and Scott GilbertsonTech News Weekly Episode 339More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/339Sponsors:• zscaler.com/zerotrustAI• IntouchCX.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Would You Pay for a GenAI Alexa? - Scarlett Johansson, Meme Manager, Copilot+ PCs Tech News Weekly 2024-05-23 | Emily Dreibelbis from PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week. Emily talks about Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI. Could generative AI be coming to Alexa in the future? If your meme game is on point, then you may have a future with politics. And Microsoft announced new Windows laptops with AI features baked into the device.• Emily Dreibelbis talks about OpenAI being under fire from actor ScarlettJohansson as the actor voices her concern over the company's use of her voice, while OpenAI fires back, showing how they used a different actor for the voice.• Mikah Sargent shares how Amazon plans to overhaul its voice assistant, Alexa, by incorporating AI features into it and charging a monthly subscription price.• If your meme game is strong with Millennials and Gen Z, consider a career in politics. The Biden re-election campaign is looking to hire a meme manager.• And finally, Daniel Rubino of Windows Central talks with Mikah about Microsoft's next-gen AI laptops, Copilot+ PCs, announced at its Build event earlier, and some of the expected features with these AI machines.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily DreibelbisGuest: Daniel RubinoTech News Weekly Episode 338More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/338Sponsors:• wix.com/studio• lookout.comDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
AI News From Google I/O & OpenAI - Matter 1.3, Apple Accessibility, I/O & GPT-4o Tech News Weekly 2024-05-16 | Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about Matter 1.3 being released by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mikah is excited by the new accessibility features Apple recently announced. What Google announced at its Google I/O 2024 event. And finally, OpenAI announces GPT-4o.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Matter 1.3 being released, which brings further support to smart appliances and new features, but laments the fact that most major platforms have yet to adopt even Matter 1.2.• Mikah Sargent is ecstatic about Apple's new accessible features, including Eye Tracking and Vehicle Motion Cues.• Jason Howell attended Google I/O 2024 this past week and gives his recap and thoughts on what was announced at the event.• Finally, Pranav Dixit of Engadget stops by to talk about OpenAI's announcement of the next iteration of its generative AI model, GPT-4o, and how it differs from the previous model.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuests: Jason Howell and Pranav DixitTech News Weekly Episode 337More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/337Sponsors:• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30• YahooFinance.com• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Met Gala Deepfakes - Online Scams, AI Chatbots, AlphaFold Tech News Weekly 2024-05-09 | Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. They talk about how AI deepfakes have infiltrated aspects of the online conversations of the Met Gala fashion. How a Chinese network is behind one of the largest online scams into duping US and European customers through fake online designer shops. Teenagers are turning to AI chatbots to find entertainment, help, and even support from these AI services. Finally, Google DeepMind's AlphaFold AI program can model parts of DNA and human molecules.• Amanda Silberling discusses how AI images have entered this year's Met Gala's online discourse through celebrities who "appeared" on the Met Gala carpet.• Mikah Sargent talks about an online scam that originates in China, targeting US and European customers through online fake designer shops that acquire their credit cards and other personal information.• Teenagers are slowly turning more to AI chatbots to seek entertainment, help, and overall companionship, which they are lacking at times in real life.• Finally, Google DeepMind's new AlphaFold AI program can generate & predict how human overall molecules can interact, assisting in developing drug discovery and research.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingTech News Weekly Episode 336More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/336Sponsor:• mylio.com/TWIT25Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
The Rabbit R1 Is More Than Just an App - The ACP, GM & Apple CarPlay, Bad AI Data - test Tech News Weekly 2024-05-03 | Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar talks about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Mikah talks about GM rolling out its own infotainment hub after no longer supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. Reviews of the Rabbit R1 have rolled out this week. And can you remove bad AI data from AI models?• Abrar Al-Heeti talks about how the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is winding down and the impact it will have on 1 in 5 US households, affecting the indigenous community the hardest.• Mikah Sargent airs his grievances on GM's in-house infotainment hub after the company decided against using Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.• Lisa Eadicicco of CNET joins the show to discuss her review of the Rabbit R1 AI devices and whether this device could truly replace one's smartphone.• And finally, Katyanna Quach of Semafor talks about how researchers from Amazon suggest that bad and harmful data can be removed from an AI model and the idea of 'model disgorgement.'Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Lisa Eadicicco and Katyanna QuachTech News Weekly Episode 335More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/335Sponsors:• eufy.com• wix.com/studio• YahooFinance.comDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Meta Goes Open With XR - Reddit Mods, Rabbit R1, Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Tech News Weekly 2024-04-25 | Jason Howell is filling in for Mikah Sargent as Mikah is out! Emily Dreibelbis chatted with one of the moderators of r/ChatGPT on Reddit. The Rabbit R1 AI companion device recently had its launch party, and first impressions are coming out for the wearable device. Meta opens its Quest Horizon OS to developers. And AI finally arrives in the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.• Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag spoke with a moderator of one of the more popular subreddits on Reddit, r/ChatGPT, about their experience moderating a subreddit of that size and popularity.• Jason Howell talks about the Rabbit R1 AI companion device and how more wearable devices are being developed with AI in them.• Scott Stein of CNET joins the show to discuss Meta's opening its Quest Horizon OS to other developers and Meta's possible goals for allowing third-party developers access to this operating system.• Finally, Victoria Song of The Verge stops by to talk with Jason about the Ray-Ban rolling out multimodal AI to its smart glasses.Hosts: Jason Howell and Emily DreibelbisGuests: Scott Stein and Victoria SongTech News Weekly Episode 334More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/334Sponsors:• IntouchCX.com/twit• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Boston Dynamics Bendy Robot - Microsofts AI Copilot, TikTok Notes, Super Apps Tech News Weekly 2024-04-18 | Boston Dynamics introduced a new robot that has caught the attention of many people. How is Microsoft's AI Copilot impacting the coding industry? What are TikTok Notes? And what in the heck are Super Apps?• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins us this episode to discuss Boston Dynamics' introduction of its latest robot, the Atlas, and how it's a vast improvement over its previous robots.• Mikah Sargent talks about how Microsoft's AI Copilot is impacting the coding industry by automating coding aspects and saving engineers time.• Karissa Bell of Engadget joins the show to talk about TikTok's latest experiment, TikTok Notes, and how it is similar to Meta's Instagram.• Finally, Lisa Eadicicco of CNET explains what Super Apps are and why the idea of Super Apps is starting to make news lately.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyGuests: Karissa Bell and Lisa EadiciccoTech News Weekly Episode 333More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/333Sponsors:• YahooFinance.com• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
FCC Requires Broadband Nutrition Labels - Humanes AI Pin, Apple Repair, Sunshine Tech News Weekly 2024-04-11 | Humane's AI pin has arrived! Apple is expanding repair options with support for used genuine parts. The FCC is rolling out 'Consumer Broadband Labels'. And former CEO Marissa Mayer has a new photo app called Sunshine, powered by AI.• Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah to talk about Humane's AI Pin, now available for purchase, along with a slew of reviews and hands-on with the device.• Mikah Sargent discusses Apple's announcement of expanding repair options for its devices, including support for used genuine Apple parts.• Kyle Barr of Gizmodo stops by to discuss the FCC's rollout of 'Consumer Broadband Labels' and where you might be able to find them listed with ISPs.• Finally, Reed Albergotti of Semafor chats about Sunshine, the AI-powered photo app started by former CEO Marissa Mayer.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Kyle Barr and Reed AlbergottiTech News Weekly Episode 332More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/332Sponsors:• wix.com/studio• mylio.com/TWIT25Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Preparing for the Eclipse - LinkedIn, AltStore, Business Schools & AI Tech News Weekly 2024-04-04 | LinkedIn is testing adding TikTok-like videos to its feed. What do alternative app stores on the iPhone look like within the European Union. Business schools are integrating AI more into their coursework. And what to know about the upcoming eclipse if you're fortunate to experience it! • Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET talks about LinkedIn testing short-form video content into its feed to lure more users to its services. • Mikah Sargent shares some insight into the alternative iPhone app stores in the European Union, such as Setapp and AltStore. • Lindsay Ellis of The Wall Street Journal shares how business schools are starting to invest more heavily in AI. • Finally, Rod Pyle of space.com and This Week in Space stops by to share some fun facts about the upcoming eclipse and some tips for preparing for the experience if you're fortunate enough to see it. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Lindsay Ellis and Rod PyleTech News Weekly Episode 331More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/331Sponsors:• eufy.com• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Checking In With Apple Vision Pro - Tesla Chargers, MFA Bombing, Snapchat Tech News Weekly 2024-03-28 | Tesla has opened its superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles! However, how easy is it to find one that's compatible with one in a big city? Mikah shares a PSA about "MFA Bombing" targeting Apple users. The FTC could sue TikTok over how the company handles its users' privacy and security. What is 'Project Ghostbusters'? And what does one tech reviewer think of the Apple Vision Pro after using it for over a month?• Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag joins us for this Tech News Weekly episode! She shares her experience using Tesla's superchargers with a regular EV vehicle and how difficult it is to find a Tesla charger that will work with non-Tesla EVs.• Mikah talks about a recent phishing attack targeting Apple users by exploiting a bug in Apple's reset feature called 'MFA bombing.'• Karissa Bell of Engadget talks about how TikTok is now facing possible charges from the FTC for handling users' privacy and security within the platform.• Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of TechCrunch discusses how Facebook probed into Snapchat traffic to gain a competitive advantage over its competitors through a secret project dubbed 'Project Ghostbusters.'• Finally, Scott Stein of CNET returns to the show to share his thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro after using it for over a month.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily DreibelbisGuests: Karissa Bell, Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, and Scott SteinTech News Weekly Episode 330More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/330Sponsors:• vanta.com/TNW• zscaler.com/zerotrustAI• wix.com/studioDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
US DOJ Sues Apple For Monopoly Practices - LexisNexis, Beeper, Surface Pro 10 Tech News Weekly 2024-03-21 | Breaking news as the U.S. Department of Justice sues Apple for illegal smartphone monopoly. Automakers are sharing consumers' driving behaviors with insurance companies. Beeper is back in the news as it refocuses its efforts on delivering an app that brings various chat applications into one singular app. And Microsoft had an event to announce new Surface PCs! • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah Sargent this week to talk about the breaking news that the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Apple for claims that the company has an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market. • Mikah talks about how U.S. automakers share consumers' driving behaviors and practices with insurance companies with detailed reports. • Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show to talk about how Beeper is refocusing its efforts after it attempted to bring iMessage to Android users through an app that seeks to combine various chat applications into one singular app. • Finally, Zac Bowden of Windows Central discusses Microsoft's unveiling of the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 computers.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison TuohyTech News Weekly Episode 329More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/329Sponsors:• zscaler.com/zerotrustAI• canary.tools/twit - use code: TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Unraveling the Eu’s AI Act - TikTok’s Fate, Healthcare Hack, Surface Duo’s Revival Tech News Weekly 2024-03-14 | The ongoing concerns and legislation around TikTok in the US, the BlackCat ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, the EU's newly passed AI Act, and the current state of Microsoft's Surface Duo folding phone.• TikTok’s Potential Ban and Creators’ Response: TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling shares insights on TikTok's looming ban in the U.S., highlighting creators' mixed reactions, ranging from active lobbying to uncertainty about national security implications. The debate extends to the political theater surrounding the ban, especially in an election year, and the lack of concrete evidence against TikTok's operations in the U.S.• Ransomware Attack on Change Healthcare: Mikah Sargent discusses the severe implications of the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, underlining the vulnerability of the U.S. healthcare system due to centralization. The conversation sheds light on the challenges healthcare providers face, from halted operations to delayed payments, and sparks a discussion on the need for antitrust oversight and comprehensive privacy legislation.• EU’s AI Regulation Act: Emilia David from The Verge delves into the EU's groundbreaking AI Act, explaining its scope, the amendments it underwent, and its potential as a model for AI regulation worldwide. The act aims to ensure AI systems' safety and ethical use, with provisions for law enforcement exceptions and guidelines for companies operating in the EU.• Microsoft Surface Duo’s Lack of Updates and Community Efforts to Keep it Alive: Window Central’s Zac Bowden brings to the forefront the passionate community working to rejuvenate the Microsoft Surface Duo. He discusses custom developments like Windows on ARM for the Surface Duo and a custom Android ROM, showcasing the device's unique dual-screen productivity advantages and the challenges of maintaining its relevance.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuest: Emilia DavidTech News Weekly episode 328More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/328Sponsors:• bitwarden.com/twit• ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Will TikTok Be Banned… This Time? - Copilot Designer Warning, New M3 MacBook Airs Tech News Weekly 2024-03-07 | U.S. lawmakers are once again pushing ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban within the country. The Center for Countering Digital Hate published a report on AI images generated being used to create election disinformation. A Microsoft AI engineer warns the FTC about safety concerns with Microsoft's Copilot Designer. And some of the new features & products Apple has announced over the past few weeks!• Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah this week! She talks about U.S. lawmakers making another push to get ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban within the country. Could this push get TikTok banned within the U.S., or at least divest the company?• Mikah covers the report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, where the organization tested popular AI image tools and how they help contribute to disinformation during election periods.• Emma Roth of The Verge stops by to share her coverage of the safety concerns brought up by a Microsoft engineer over Microsoft's Copilot Designer of its safety issues and flaws.• And finally, Dan Moren of SixColors.com talks about Apple's announcement of M3 13" & 15" MacBook Airs and the iOS 17.4 update.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Emma Roth and Dan MorenTech News Weekly Episode 327More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/327Sponsors:• Melissa.com/twit• wix.com/studioDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Googles Gemini Goes Awry - AI Controversy, Apple Car Cancelled, Hackable Video Doorbells Tech News Weekly 2024-02-29 | The latest AI controversy with Google's Gemini, President Biden's new executive order restricting the sale of personal data, issues with popular but insecure video doorbell cameras, and more.• Google's AI Controversy with Gemini: Reed Albergotti of Semafor discusses the backlash against Google's Gemini AI for generating biased content. Google CEO Sundar Pichai's response and the challenges of correcting AI behavior are explored.• Apple's Project Titan Cancelation: Mikah focuses on Apple's decision to cancel its self-driving car project, Project Titan, reallocating resources to its AI division. The market's reaction and the implications for Apple's future in AI are discussed.• Biden's Executive Order on Personal Data: Engadget's Karissa Bell explains President Biden's executive order banning the bulk sale of sensitive personal data to certain countries. The geopolitical context and potential impacts on privacy and national security are analyzed.• Security Concerns with Video Doorbells: Mikah highlights a Consumer Reports study by TWiT-alumn Stacey Higginbotham that revealed security flaws in popular video doorbells, underscoring the risks of unencrypted personal data and the importance of consumer vigilance in product choices.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Reed Albergotti and Karissa BellTech News Weekly episode 326More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/326Sponsors:• ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT• joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Reviewing Amazons Echo Hub & Copilot Pro - Amazon Echo Hub, Wyze Security, Apple Sports App Tech News Weekly 2024-02-22 | What is the Amazon Echo Hub, and how is it different from Amazon's current Echo lineup? If you own a Wyze camera, you may have received a notification of a security incident with the company. A review of Microsoft Copilot Pro. And Apple releases their Sports app and announce that iMessage is getting post-quantum encryption.• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah to talk about her review of the Amazon Echo Hub and the difference between this device and the overall Echo lineup from Amazon. • Wyze announced a security incident with its devices that allowed a very small group of its users to access thumbnail images from other users.• Chris Hoffman of The Intelligence & Computerworld chats with Mikah about his review of Microsoft Copilot Pro, the technology behind this offering from Microsoft, and what it can do. • Finally, Apple released its very own sports app called Apple Sports, and Mikah explains the idea behind iMessage getting post-quantum encryption and what it means for the app. Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Chris HoffmanTech News Weekly Episode 325More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/325Sponsors:• vanta.com/TNW• bitwarden.com/twit• canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_all_brnd_all_en_02/24_all__technewsweekly%5E1&experiment_id=%5Eresponsive%5E%5EhpDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Seeking Love With AI - robots.txt, Meta vs. Apple, Text-to-Speech AI Tech News Weekly 2024-02-16 | What's it like seeking love within AI? How web crawlers are suddenly controversial with the rise of AI. Are Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses better than the Apple Vision Pro for what face computers are capable of now? And Amazon has created the largest text-to-speech model that they claim to exhibit "emergent" qualities to speak sentences more naturally.• Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag joins the show to talk with Mikah about the AI "dating scene" AI through ChatGPT Plus and AI boyfriends and her somewhat lackluster experience. • Mikah talks about the "robots.txt" file that exists within many if not all, websites and how AI is impacting the use of this file. • Victoria Song of The Verge stops by to talk about Meta's and Apple's VR offerings and the differences between the two devices. • Finally, Amazon researchers have trained a text-to-speech model that they claim exhibits "emergent" qualities that improve its ability to speak sentences more naturally than other text-to-speech models.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Emily Dreibelbis and Victoria SongTech News Weekly episode 324More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/324Sponsors:• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_all_brnd_all_en_02/24_all__technewsweekly%5E1&experiment_id=%5Eresponsive%5E%5Ehp• joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT• Melissa.com/twit• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvhttps://bsky.app/profile/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
A Sober Review of Apple Vision Pro - Bluesky, Malware Toothbrushes, OnlyFake Tech News Weekly 2024-02-08 | Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins us this week as guest co-host! Amanda talks about how Bluesky is now open for the public to register to this decentralized social network. Did three million smart toothbrushes get infected with malware? What is OnlyFake and these neural networks where you can acquire fake IDs? And how does one reviewer of the Apple Vision Pro feel about the device and its future after a week? • Amanda talks about Bluesky and how it's now open for anyone to sign up. • Mikah shares how three million smart toothbrushes were NOT used in DDoS attacks as initially reported by several news outlets. • Joseph Cox of 404 Media joins the show to talk about a dark web service that is generating very sophisticated fake IDs. • And finally, Brian X. Chen of The New York Times talks about his review of the Apple Vision Pro and how he's not as enthusiastic about this first-generation Apple device as other reviewers.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Joseph Cox and Brian X. ChenTech News Weekly Episode 323More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/323Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
The Rising Costs of Streaming Services - Amazon & Roomba, Vision Pro, Data Centers Tech News Weekly 2024-02-01 | Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent as this week's guest co-host! Abrar shares how Amazon Prime Video now has ads unless you pay more for the ad-free viewing experience, mirroring Disney+ and Netflix's decision to interject ads into its lowest-tier service. Amazon backs out of its acquisition of Roomba following opposition from the EU. Scott Stein of CNET shares his review of the Apple Vision Pro headset. And Reed Albergotti talks about data centers that are smack dab in the middle of nowhere!• Abrar Al-Heeti shares her story of the week of how Amazon Prime Video now has ads in the basic tier unless you opt to pay 2.99 a month more, following similar moves from Disney+ and Netflix.• Mikah talks about Amazon backing out of its Roomba acquisition following EU opposition and its plan to block the acquisition.• Scott Stein of CNET joins the show to talk about his review of the Apple Vision Pro and his thoughts on the device from when it was initially announced to now after reviewing it.• Finally, Reed Albergotti from Semafor stops by to talk about the mobile data centers, often in remote locations.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-HeetiGuests: Scott Stein and Reed AlbergottiTech News Weekly Episode 322More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/322Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Explaining Palworlds Popularity - EU App Store Changes, Framework 16, New York Tech News Weekly 2024-01-26 | What is Palworld, the most popular video game on Steam and Xbox? Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the EU with some snark. Sean Hollister of The Verge reviewed the Framework 16" Laptop. And New York declared social media a public health hazard, the US's first city ever to do so. • Ana Diaz of Polygon talks to Mikah Sargent about Palworld, the history behind the game, and the controversies surrounding the popular title. • Apple recently announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union to better align with the Digital Markets Act that the EU passed in 2022. • Sean Hollister of The Verge joins the show to talk about the Framework Laptop 16" he reviewed and shared what he likes about the laptop and the aspects of the laptop that have him concerned about a product that aims to convince others this is a futureproof platform. • Finally, Mikah talks about how New York has declared social media a public health hazard, the first time a city in the US has done so. Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Sean Hollister and Ana DiazTech News Weekly Episode 321More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/321Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Unpacking Galaxy Unpacked 2024 - Apple Watch Ban, CES & Smart Homes, Facebook Tech News Weekly 2024-01-18 | The continuing saga of the Series 9 & Ultra 2 Apple Watches continues as these watches with blood oxygen features are banned again as of January 18th. What were the smart home trends at CES 2024 this year? How big is the scale of surveillance for each Facebook user on Meta's social platform? And a surprise guest returns to today's Tech News Weekly to discuss what was announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event. • The sales ban of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the US has resumed again as of January 18th as the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied Apple's request to pause the ban over the watches' blood oxygen features. • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy returns to the show to talk about the trends of smart homes at this year's CES 2024 event. • A study covered in The Markup that Consumer Reports conducted showcases the amount of data collected by companies and sent to Meta's social media platform, Facebook. • And finally, Jason Howell returns to Tech News Weekly! He chats with Mikah about what was unveiled and discussed at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Jason HowellTech News Weekly Episode 320More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/320Sponsors:• meraki.cisco.com/twit• cachefly.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Generative AI Predictions For 2024 - TikTok Cruise, Rabbit R1 Pocket, Vision Pro Tech News Weekly 2024-01-11 | There's a nine-month-long cruise ship that's hosting a plethora of TikTok creators. A company called Rabbit sells its 10,000 unit allotment of its R1 AI companion device. What are the details on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, now set to launch on February 2nd? And how Generative AI may be helpful in 2024.• Amanda Silberling joins the show as a guest co-host! You'll be seeing her every 2nd Thursday, sharing her story of the week and talking with Mikah about his story of the week. We start with how there's a nine-month-long cruise ship that's hosting a large number of TikTok creators.• Mikah talks about a company called Rabbit and how they sold out of the 10,000 unit allotment of its R1 AI companion device that works as a "universal controller for apps."• Dan Moren of Six Colors joins the show to talk about the Apple Vision Pro device and how the company announced a release date of February 2nd, with pre-orders beginning on Friday, January 19th, starting at 5:00 a.m. Pacific.• Finally, Reed Albergotti from Semafor shares how generative AI in 2024 will be implemented more meaningfully to assist us in advancements in different fields.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda SilberlingGuests: Dan Moren and Reed AlbergottiTech News Weekly episode 319More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/319Sponsor:• lookout.comDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Explaining The NY Times OpenAI Lawsuit - LastPass, 23andMe, Roku Pro Series 4K TVs Tech News Weekly 2024-01-04 | LastPass is enforcing a 12-character minimum master password. 23andMe blames victims, saying that it's their fault their data was breached. Which EVs now qualify for the full $7500 tax credit in the US? Roku announces plans for new TVs that use AI to optimize your TV settings. And what could the future be for AI with the NY Times lawsuit against OpenAI?• LastPass will be enforcing a 12-character minimum master password following a massive security breach back in 2022. • 23andMe is deflecting blame for its security breach from hackers to the victims because of users failing to "update their passwords following past security incidents." • Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk with Mikah about the updated, shortened list of electric vehicles that now qualify for the US's full $7500 federal tax credit. • Florence Ion of Gizmodo swings by to chat about Roku's new lineup of its Pro Series 4k TVs and how it will use AI to optimize your TV's settings. • And Mikah talks about the New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Mike Masnick's of TechDirt's take on the lawsuit.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Sam Abuelsamid and Florence IonTech News Weekly Episode 318More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/318Sponsor:• lookout.comDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Best of 2023 Tech News Weekly 2023-12-26 | A look back at some of our favorite interviews from the past year:• Stu Tartarone, a veteran of AT&T, who helped develop the first cell phone network and make the first cell phone call back in 1983.• Stephen Shankland of CNET talks about how 500+ cables that carry 400 terabits of data per second are running across our ocean floor.• Joseph Cox of 404 Media (formerly of Vice) about AI voices and the future of it when a computer can replicate another person's voice, especially without their permission.• Christian Selig, developer of the Apollo Reddit app, about Reddit's changes to its API and whether Reddit will make any changes or reverse its API update.• Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch about the Senate hearing with Ticketmaster and the ticketing fiasco with Taylor Swift concert tickets being sold through Ticketmaster's platform.• Heather Kelly of The Washington Post and her guide on teens, smartphones, and social media following the Surgeon General's advisory about social media's effect on the youth's mental health. • Amanda Silberling again about the plethora of new social media services since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter last year.• And finally, J.D. Capelouto of Semafor about OpenAI's announcement of Chat GPT-4.Hosts: Mikah Sargent & Jason HowellTech News Weekly Episode 317More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/317Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
No Ones Taking Your Apple Watch - Xfinity Hack, Microsoft & Suni AI, Matter in 2023 Tech News Weekly 2023-12-21 | Xfinity was a victim of a recent hack that affected 36 million customers. Microsoft Copilot will allow you to generate music via Suno AI's integration. Did Matter deliver on its promise to help create a better, more connected smart home? And how much of that photo you're viewing online was altered using AI? • Mikah shares two stories for the week. First, Comcast has reported that Xfinity has suffered a hack that affected 36 million Xfinity customers. • Microsoft Copilot has a new integration through Suno AI that allows you to generate your own music. Listen to a possible new theme song for Tech News Weekly made through Suno AI. • Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins the show to talk about the past year for smart homes and whether Matter lived up to its promise of helping to create a more connected smart home. • Mark Gurman of Bloomberg stops by to talk about Apple's decision to stop the sale of its Series 9 & Ultra 2 watches in the US and what led to this decision. • Finally, Stephen Shankland of CNET returns to talk about photos in the age of AI and how much of it is altered through AI.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Mark Gurman, and Stephen ShanklandTech News Weekly Episode 316More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/316Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Why Tesla Recalled 2M+ Vehicles - AI & Legal Rulings, E3 No More, AI Chatbots Tech News Weekly 2023-12-14 | The UK is allowing ChatGPT and other AI tools to be used in legal rulings. Why did Tesla recall over 2 million of their vehicles? What led to E3 being canceled? And the fears of chatbots being used to help students cheat in their studies were overblown per a new research. • If you're in the UK, you may have robots starting to help in determining your legal fate. Thomas Germain of Gizmodo talks about the UK Judicial Office allowing AI tools to help write legal rulings and be utilized in other tasks. • Sam Abuelsamid joins us to talk about Tesla's recalling over 2 million vehicles due to US auto-safety regulators determining Tesla's Autopilot feature doesn't do enough to protect its drivers. • Mikah talks about what led to E3, the yearly gaming trade event, being finally shut down. • And Mikah shares a study that shows that cheating fears with the use of chatbots and other AI tools were overblown.Host: Mikah SargentGuests: Thomas Germain and Sam AbuelsamidTech News Weekly episode 315More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/315Sponsors:• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_ctaDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Reverse Engineering iMessage with Beeper Mini - Tracking Software, Beeper Mini, Push Notifications Tech News Weekly 2023-12-08 | Some college students are becoming subjected to tracking "opportunities" during their daily lives on campus. How Beeper Mini works in light of news that Beeper has brought iMessage to Android phones. And Apple has confirmed that governments are spying on people's phones through push notifications.• Tara García Mathewson from The Markup joins the show to talk about her article detailing a college students' day as they are subjected to a plethora of software tracking one's data on computers, how it's being shared with colleges, and the general privacy implications of being a college student.• Beeper has announced an app called Beeper Mini that brings iMessage to Android phones. Eric Migicovsky, co-founder of Beeper, stops by to discuss the app.• Mikah Sargent shares his story of the week about how Apple has confirmed that governments are spying on people's phones through push notifications that we regularly get.• And Jason Howell shares some big news at the end of the show.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason HowellGuests: Tara García Mathewson and Eric MigicovskyTech News Weekly Episode 314More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/314Sponsors:• bitwarden.com/twit• mylio.com/TWIT25• Melissa.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Busting the NameDrop FUD - Amazon Q, Gen Z Generative AI, Gmail Deletion Tech News Weekly 2023-11-30 | Amazon has entered the realm of companies offering their very own AI assistant that they've dubbed Amazon Q. How Gen Z is driving the adoption of Generative AI, in the U.K. at least. And starting December 1st, unused Gmail accounts may be permanently deleted if they have been inactive for at least two years.• Amazon announced its own AI assistant called Amazon Q. Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag stops by to talk about the Amazon Q chatbot.• Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to reassure you that iOS 17's NameDrop feature is not dangerous at all.• Jason Howell shares a study on how Gen Z in the U.K. is driving the general adoption of Generative AI.• And Mikah Sargent warns us that if you have a Gmail account you haven't used in some time, it may be permanently deleted starting in the beginning of December.Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah SargentGuests: Emily Dreibelbis and Dan MorenTech News Weekly Episode 313More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/313Sponsors:• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT• discourse.org/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Apple Supporting RCS in 2024 - iMessage Gets RCS, Microsoft Ignite, AI Chatbots Tech News Weekly 2023-11-16 | Apple has reversed course and is adding RCS support to iMessage next year. What was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2023? And Common Sense Media has ratings for ten chatbots & AI services that parents should be cautious with when their kids interact with them. • Breaking news Thursday morning as Apple has announced that they are adding RCS support to iMessage next year. Will Sattelberg of Android Police shares the details of what this means. • Microsoft Ignite 2023 is happening in Seattle currently, and a lot has been announced at the event. Daniel Rubino of Windows Central breaks down some of the announcements made. • Jason shares an exciting story about noise-canceling headphones that could let users choose which sounds they may want to hear. • Mikah talks about Common Sense Media's ratings of chatbots and other AI services that warn parents about how certain AI services may be unsafe for kids.Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah SargentGuests: Will Sattelberg and Daniel RubinoTech News Weekly episode 312More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/312Sponsors:• mylio.com/TWIT25• Melissa.com/twit• zocdoc.com/tnwDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Humane Launches Its $699 AI Pin - Video Game Unions, Pixel Watch 2, OpenAI Conference Tech News Weekly 2023-11-09 | The game industry has had a year with the consolidation of organizations and the formation of gaming unions. Jason Howell shares his review of the Pixel Watch 2. And OpenAI had its first developer conference. What was announced at the event? youtu.be/BKQx5iAYPQc• Nathan Grayson of the newly launched Aftermath news site to talk about how the game industry has been impacted by the consolidation of gaming companies and the formation of unions. • Jason Howell has been using Google's Pixel Watch 2 for some time and shares his review of Google's latest update to its wearable device. • Mikah shares details about Humane's AI Pin, a $699 wearable device powered by OpenAI. • Finally, Stephen Shankland of CNET joins the show to share what was announced at OpenAI's developer conference in San Francisco. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah SargentGuests: Nathan Grayson and Stephen ShanklandTech News Weekly Episode 311More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/311Sponsors:• discourse.org/twit• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWITDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce dozens of hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, and more.
Understanding Bidens AI EO - Microsofts Phi 1.5, News Influencers, AI Revenge Porn Tech News Weekly 2023-11-02 | President Biden issued an executive order on Artificial Intelligence. How does the US government see AI today based on this executive order? What are the implications of Microsoft's breakthrough with their small AI model, Phi 1.5? And how social media influencers sharing news are starting to have more reach to a younger generation than legacy news outlets. • What does it mean by President Biden's issue of an executive order on Artificial Intelligence? Eric Geller of The Messenger breaks down the President's executive order that was signed earlier this week. • Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Microsoft and their recent breakthrough on their small AI model, Phi 1.5, and how it compares to OpenAI's GPT-4. • How is legacy media keeping up with news being broken and shared by influencers? Jason shares a fascinating article from Taylor Lorenz about how the economics of journalism have shifted heavily in recent years. • And finally, Mikah talks about how AI was used maliciously to generate fake nudes of real students at a New Jersey high school and the urgent need for laws to keep pace with technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah SargentGuests: Eric Geller and Reed AlbergottiTech News Weekly Episode 310More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/310Sponsors:• expressvpn.com/tnw• GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT• bitwarden.com/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Join our TWiT Community on Discourse: https://www.twit.community/Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce over 30 hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, All About Android, and more.
Cell Phones: The Origin Story - Apple Event Preview, Apple/Google Search Battle, Cell Phones Turn 40 Tech News Weekly 2023-10-27 | This week on Tech News Weekly, Jason and Mikah go back in time to the origins of cell phones with an AT&T engineer who helped build the first network, get the inside scoop on Apple’s next event from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, social media trends, and more.• We kick off the show by chatting with Stu Tartarone, a veteran of AT&T who helped develop the first cell phone network and make the first cell phone call back in 1983. They discuss the skepticism around early cell phone market research, the distributed network architecture that enabled cellular technology, and how concepts like pre-dialing numbers were revolutionary at the time.• Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins to preview Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" October event. He explains that the name hints at new M3 chips for the MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac. Mark also shares details on the future of AirPods and AirPods Max.• Mikah analyzes Google's reported plan to block Apple from making inroads in search through lobbying and pushing its own apps. Google pays Apple billions to remain the iPhone's default search, but wants to prevent Apple's Spotlight from becoming competition.• Jason covers the shutdown of Twitter alternative T2, renamed Pebble. It never gained traction despite its familiar format and focus on safety. Social media platforms are struggling to retain users divided across multiple networks.Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah SargentGuests: Stu Tartarone and Mark GurmanTech News Weekly episode 309More Info: twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/309Sponsors:• wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10 23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta• ZipRecruiter.com/tnw• cs.co/twitDownload or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weeklyGet episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at twit.tv/clubtwitProducts we recommend: amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetworkTWiT may earn commissions on certain products.Join our TWiT Community on Discourse: https://www.twit.community/Follow us:twit.tvtwitter.com/TWiTfacebook.com/TWiTNetworkinstagram.com/twit.tvAbout us:TWiT.tv is a technology podcasting network located in the San Francisco Bay Area with the #1 ranked technology podcast This Week in Tech hosted by Leo Laporte. Every week we produce over 30 hours of content on a variety of programs including Tech News Weekly, MacBreak Weekly, This Week in Google, Windows Weekly, Security Now, All About Android, and more.
