Tech News Weekly (Audio)
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 1K ratingsIndustry expert Mikah Sargent, brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of technology from Tech News Weekly.
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TNW 332: FCC Requires Broadband 'Nutrition Labels' - Humane's AI Pin, Apple Repair, Sunshine
April 11, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBHumane'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, includin...
TNW 331: Preparing for the Eclipse - LinkedIn, AltStore, Business Schools & AI
April 04, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 33 MBLinkedIn 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 t...
TNW 330: Checking In With Apple Vision Pro - Tesla Chargers, MFA Bombing, Snapchat
March 28, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBTesla 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 h...
TNW 329: US DOJ Sues Apple For Monopoly Practices - LexisNexis, Beeper, Surface Pro 10
March 21, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBBreaking 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...
TNW 328: Unraveling the Eu's AI Act - TikTok's Fate, Healthcare Hack, Surface Duo's Revival
March 14, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThe 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 politi...
TNW 327: Will TikTok Be Banned... This Time? - Copilot Designer Warning, New M3 MacBook Airs
March 07, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBU.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...
TNW 326: Google's Gemini Goes Awry - AI Controversy, Apple Car Cancelled, Hackable Video Doorbells
February 29, 2024 22:50 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBThe 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 d...
TNW 325: Reviewing Amazon's Echo Hub & Copilot Pro - Amazon Echo Hub, Wyze Security, Apple Sports App
February 22, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBWhat 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 fro...
TNW 324: Seeking Love With AI - robots.txt, Meta vs. Apple, Text-to-Speech AI
February 15, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWhat'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 so...
TNW 323: A Sober Review of Apple Vision Pro - Bluesky, Malware Toothbrushes, OnlyFake
February 08, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBAmanda 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. ...
TNW 322: The Rising Costs of Streaming Services - Amazon & Roomba, Vision Pro, Data Centers
February 01, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBAbrar 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 nowher...
TNW 321: Explaining Palworld's Popularity - EU App Store Changes, Framework 16", New York
January 25, 2024 23:30 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWhat 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, Sa...
TNW 320: Unpacking Galaxy Unpacked 2024 - Apple Watch Ban, CES & Smart Homes, Facebook
January 18, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBThe 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 resu...
TNW 319: Generative AI Predictions For 2024 - TikTok Cruise, Rabbit R1 Pocket, Vision Pro
January 11, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBThere'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 wi...
TNW 318: Explaining The NY Times OpenAI Lawsuit - LastPass, 23andMe, Roku Pro Series 4K TVs
January 04, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBLastPass 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 deflecti...
TNW 312: Apple Supporting RCS in 2024 - iMessage Gets RCS, Microsoft Ignite, AI Chatbots
November 16, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBApple 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 curr...
TNW 311: Humane Launches Its $699 AI Pin - Video Game Unions, Pixel Watch 2, OpenAI Conference
November 09, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThe 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? 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 ...
TNW 310: Understanding Biden's AI EO - Microsoft's Phi 1.5, News Influencers, AI Revenge Porn
November 02, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBPresident 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 dow...
TNW 309: Cell Phones: The Origin Story - Apple Event Preview, Apple/Google Search Battle, Cell Phones Turn 40
October 26, 2023 21:47 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBThis 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, th...
TNW 308: Rebutting Andreessen's Manifesto - Humans & AI, 23AndMe Data Leak, Meta Quest 3
October 19, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBHow are humans involved in the overall AI process? 23andMe suffers another data leak by hacker "Golem". And the Meta Quest 3 is being used publicly for hilarious and interesting results. Solana Larsen of the Mozilla Foundation and the IRL Podcast joins the show to talk about human beings, the data workers behind AI systems being used daily. Dave Karpf stops by to talk about Marc Andreessen's "The Techno-Optimist Manifesto" and his passionate response to Andreessen's manifesto and the line...
TNW 307: Pixel 8 Pro Review - Adobe MAX Announcements, Pixel 8 Pro & Ultra HDR, OpenAI & ChatGPT Voice
October 12, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBAdobe announces a whole host of new AI features and upgrades at its MAX conference. We review the Pixel 8 Pro and discuss its new Ultra HDR capabilities. OpenAI plans to announce new developer features at its November conference and we demonstrate the new ChatGPT voice features. • Ant Pruitt stops by Tech News Weekly to give us a rundown of what Adobe announced at its annual Adobe MAX conference. • Jason Howell has the Pixel 8 Pro in hand, so he takes some time to give us his thoughts on...
TNW 306: Pixel 8'ed: First Impressions - Surface Laptop Studio 2, Olivia Rodrigo, AI Skin Color
October 05, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBGoogle had their Made By Google event this month and announced the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. The Surface Laptop Studio 2 could be so much more than the device offers. How one group is utilizing credit card points to corner concert tickets for popular artists. And how AI bias tests are overlooking a key aspect of skin color. Mark Spoonauer of Tom's Guide was at the Google event and shares his hands-on time with the Pixel 8 phones and Pixel Watch 2. Monica Chin of The Verge ...
TNW 305: The Promise of Microsoft Copilot - AI & Authors, Net Neutrality, Galaxy Tab S9+
September 28, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBA searchable database to see which author's work is being used to train AI. Microsoft had its big Surface & AI event, and its AI assistant feature, Copilot, was announced. The FCC is looking to bring back net neutrality. And Jason has Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9+ tablet. Alex Reisner of The Atlantic joins the show to talk about a search tool for seeing which authors' work is contained within a Books3 AI dataset. Daniel Rubino of Windows Central stops by to chat about Microsoft's Surface and A...
TNW 304: iPhone 15 Pro vs. Google Pixel - iPhone 15 Pro Review, Google Bard Improvements, Microsoft Leaks, New Amazon Echo Devices
September 21, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBThis week on Tech News Weekly, Jason and Mikah unpack Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro, improvements to Google's AI chatbot Bard, Microsoft's massive gaming leaks, and Amazon's latest product announcements. Gizmodo's Florence Ion joins to share her review of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro with its new titanium chassis and 'tetraprism' telephoto camera. She discusses how it compares to Android flagships like the Pixel 7 Pro, especially in build quality, premiumness, and integration between Apple devices. ...
TNW 303: Developers Unite Against Unity - Smart Car Privacy, MGM Resorts, Google Antitrust
September 14, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBGame developers using the Unity Engine are crying afoul over Unity's pricing structure. Why are cars the worst product category for user privacy? A cyberattack shut down MGM Resorts for some time. And why the U.S. government is blasting Google for paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals. Unity has updated its pricing structure, leading many within the gaming & developer community to grow frustrated with the game engine. Kyle Orland of Ars Technica stops by the show to explain wh...
TNW 264: Google Activates Matter For the Smart Home - DoNotPay, Apple's Walled Garden, Instagram
December 15, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBJoshua Browder of DoNotPay.com has the world's first AI lawyer that can allow you to negotiate your bills. He stops by to talk about it. Mark Spoonauer of Tom's Guide joins the show to talk about Apple's rumored decision to open its long-closed ecosystem App Store and how Apple seeks to keep things safe and secure if they open things up to more third-party support. Mikah talks about Instagram launching a new tool to help hacked users regain their account access. Finally, Jason talks abou...
TNW 263: Swifties Sue Ticketmaster - Apple Security, OpenAI, AI Portraits
December 08, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBMark Gurman from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about Apple adding new user security options to further protect one's data within Apple's ecosystem. Mikah Sargent has an interesting conversation with someone special about ChatGPT & OpenAI. Jason Howell talks about the Taylor Swift ticket sale through Ticketmaster and what has occurred since the cancellation of public ticket sales due to high demand. Finally, Mikah talks about the recent trend of AI-generated portraits through services ...
TNW 262: LastPass, Hive, and Eufy's Security Woes - LastPass Security, SFPD Robots, Anker's Eufy Cameras
December 01, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 32 MBSteve Gibson of Security Now joins the show to talk about LastPass's recent security incident that stems from some information gathered from a previous security breach that LastPass suffered earlier this year. Matthew Guariglia from the Electronic Frontier Foundation stops by to talk about a policy, soon to be voted on, that will allow the San Francisco Police Department to use deadly force through the use of robots. Jason Howell talks about the Hive Social app that has been gaining tract...
TNW 261: ID.me Scrutinized by House Committees - Evernote buyout, Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1, iPhone Emergency SOS
November 17, 2022 23:59 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBDan Moren from Six Colors walks through the details of Apple's rollout of Emergency SOS features for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Jason details Qualcomm's next-gen augmented reality chip, the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1. Mikah shows the heat ID.me is facing from house committees based on unemployment fraud claims it made. Devindra Hardawar from Engadget talks about why he may be moving on from Evernote after it announced it's being acquired. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Dan M...
TNW 260: Big Tech Layoffs - Meta Layoffs, Mastodon, Twitter Verification
November 10, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBMeta announced a huge round of layoffs in its company. Gerrit De Vynck from The Washington Post joins the show to discuss some of the layoffs' details. Stephen Shankland from CNET stops by to talk about Mastodon, what he liked about the social network, and what he has struggled with the alternative to Twitter so far. Ant Pruitt talks about how Twitter's new for-purchase verification badge has been abused already since its launch earlier this week. Finally, Mikah Sargent talks about a new...
TNW 259: The Mastodon in the Room - Twitter, VR in Your Car, PS VR2
November 03, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBElon Musk is dominating the news space with his acquisition of Twitter last week. Russell Brandom from The Verge joins the show to discuss what Elon has done with the company since then. Janko Roettgers from Protocol comes back to the show to talk about Holoride and how it seeks to let you use virtual reality in your car. Jason talks about the arrival of PlayStations' VR2 headset on February 22nd. Finally, Mikah talks about the decentralized social network Mastodon and the sudden surge o...
TNW 258: Why Ticketmaster's So Pricey - TikTok, YouTube, Rising Streaming Costs
October 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBKari Paul from The Guardian joins the show to talk about The Guardian's guide on TikTok and the influence TikTok can have on aspects of people's lives, including the upcoming 2022 elections. Jason Koebler of Vice talks about Ticketmaster and why the cost of buying tickets through the company is so expensive. Mikah shares his story of the week about YouTube letting licensed healthcare professionals apply to be labeled as a reliable source on the platform. Finally, Jason talks about the ri...
TNW 257: Netflix Reinvents Itself - New iPads, DiscMaster, Pixel Watch Teardown
October 20, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 30 MBJason Howell talks with Zac Hall of 9to5Mac about the new iPads announced this week, what is making people excited about the new base model iPads, and why some people are a bit confused and disappointed about the new iPad Pro. Jason talks about a new tool that allows you to search old CDs and Floppy Disks for lost media and why that's so relevant to him currently. Samantha Goldheart of iFixit talks about the new Pixel Watch and what Sam discovered when conducting a teardown of the device....
TNW 256: Inside the Meta Quest Pro - 2022 Holidays, CNN NFTs, Project Starline
October 13, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 28 MBFirst, Jason Howell talks about the upcoming Holiday Season & what Adobe has forecasted for projected sales during this online shopping season. Next, Ant Pruitt is covering Mikah Sargent in this episode. Ant talks with Richard Lawler of The Verge about CNN's decision to pull the plug on its NFT project. Jason talks with Adi Robertson of The Verge about Meta's Meta Connect 2022 keynote & the Meta Quest Pro. Finally, Ant talks about Google's Project Starline: Google's 3D video chat booth. ...
TNW 255: Google Reveals The Pixel 7, Pro, Watch - Matter, AI Bill of Rights, Kindle Scribe
October 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBMikah Sargent talks about the announcements from Google's Pixel 7 event and what's to come from the company. Stacey Higginbotham joins the show to talk about the release of Matter, the smart home interoperability protocol, and what this means for the future of the Internet of Things. Kate Kaye from Protocol talks about the White House's release of the AI Bill of Rights. Finally, Heather Kelly from The Washington Post tells us about some of the products announced by Amazon's 2022 Devices ...
TNW 246: AirPods Pro vs Pixel Buds Pro - Tech Lifespan, Zelda TASBot, CHIPS Act
August 04, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBGeoffrey Fowler from The Washington Post joins the show to talk about the lifespan of electronic devices and what can be done to increase their lifespan. Allan Cecil, aka DwangoAC, talks about TASBot and the unique Ocarina of Time speedrun conducted at this past year's Summer Games Done Quick charity event. Max Cherney of Protocol comes back to the show to talk about the recently signed CHIPS Act. Finally, Phil Nickinson of Digital Trends has his hands on the latest iteration of Google's...
TNW 245: Net Neutrality's Next Chance - Facebook, Ring & Nest, Data & Automobile's
July 28, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBFarhad Manjoo from The New York Times joins the show to talk about being wrong about Facebook and his regrets about the company. Ry Crist of CNET talks about Amazon & Google sharing video footage from its Ring & Nest devices to the police without warrants. Jason discusses an article from The Markup about data collection and a group of companies collecting & monetizing data from... automotive vehicles? Finally, Mikah talks about a new Net Neutrality bill just introduced. Hosts: Jason How...
TNW 244: Chiplets: The Future of Computing - Internet Health Report, OpenAI, One Medical
July 21, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBSolana Larsen, editor of the 2022 Internet Health Report published by the Mozilla Foundation, joins the show to talk about the report and the direction of artificial intelligence. Max Cherny from Protocol stops by to talk about chiplets, what they are, and how they might impact future chip design. Jason talks about OpenAI and how they're ready to make DALL-E available to everyone... to those on its waiting list. Finally, Mikah talks about Amazon purchasing tech provider One Medical for $...
TNW 243: The Uber Files - MacBook Air M2 Review, Netflix & Microsoft, TikTok
July 14, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBDan Ackerman from CNET has the MacBook Air M2 in hand and talks about his review of the device. Richard Lawler from The Verge discusses how Netflix is partnering with Microsoft and its ad platform to start an ad-supported streaming tier. Jason talks about how kids and teens are spending more time on TikTok over YouTube or Google's overall core products. And Mikah talks about the recently leaked Uber Files showcasing leaked messages and files that detail attempts to lobby various high-pro...
TNW 242: Apple's New "Lockdown Mode" - Digital Markets Act, TikTok Challenge, Apple Watch
July 07, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBBen Brody of Protocol joins the show to talk about Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act in Europe and what that means for Big Tech. Mikah talks about a story of two girls dying after trying a viral TikTok 'blackout challenge." Ian Sherr from CNET goes over Apple's announcement of its new Lockdown Mode and how it looks to combat advanced hacking & spyware. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg details how Apple plans to update its Apple Watch line, along with some additional Apple rumors com...
TNW 241: Privacy in a Post-Roe World - Nothing Phone 1, Data & Privacy, Nanometre Chips
June 30, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBDaniel Bader from Android Police joins the show to talk about the Nothing Phone 1, the hype behind the device, and how the phone seeks to stand out amongst its competitors. Next, Denise Howell stops by to talk about the tech and legal implications following the reversal of Roe v. Wade and what this could mean for the future of data & online privacy. Lastly, Mikah Sargent shares his story of the week about how Samsung Elec is starting production on 3 nm (nanometre) chips. Host: Mikah Sarg...
TNW 240: Meta Prototypes Our VR Future - 13" M2 MacBook Pro, Instagram Age Verification, Amazon Proteus
June 23, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBDevindra Hardawar from Engadget joins the show to talk about his review of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro. Harry McCracken from Fast Company shares his thoughts about the prototype hardware showcased from Meta's Reality Labs and what the future of VR could look like. Mikah talks about Instagram's new age verification system and how easy it can be to trick it. Jason rounds things out with a recap of Amazon and its re:MARS 2022 event that showcased Amazon's first fully autonomous warehouse rob...
TNW 239: 3 + 2 = Web5? - Dorsey's Web5 Idea, Meta's Time Limit, Health Data Protection, Activision's SEC Filing
June 16, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBJack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue. First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discus...
TNW 238: EU Charges Forth With USB-C - WWDC Roundup, Apple Passkey, Meta Watch Cancelled, Dall-E Mini
June 09, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBDan Moren from Six Colors walks through a number of the major announcements from Apple's WWDC developer conference. Scharon Harding from Ars Technica details the EU law that will require technology companies to use USB-C for charging devices. Mikah shows the Meta Watch prototype that has reportedly been cancelled by the company after two years of development. Jason introduces the bizarre and sometimes frightening effects of Dall-E Minim, an AI image generator that everyone can use now. ...
TNW 237: SCOTUS Tackles Texas Law - WWDC Preview, Crypto Regulation, Sheryl Sandberg, SCOTUS & Texas
June 02, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 28 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary hold for Texas's social media law. Apple's World Wide Developers Conference kicks off on June 6 and the company will announce the next iterations of its operating systems. Technologists have penned an open letter to U.S. lawmakers that encourages both understanding and regulation of cryptocurrency. Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announces she will step down. First, technology and internet lawyer Denise Howell stops by to discuss the Supreme Court's ...
TNW 236: Apple's Malicious Compliance - Suing for Instagram Addiction, DuckDuckGo's Privacy Woes, iPhone Repair
May 26, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBCalifornia's AB-2408 aims to hold social media companies responsible for social media addiction. DuckDuckGo comes under scrutiny for its deal with Microsoft. Apple's Self-Service Repair Program leaves a lot to be desired. Researchers set their sites on social media dissociation. First, Techdirt's Mike Masnick stops in to discuss California's AB-2408. The bill, if passed, would allow parents and guardians to sue social media companies for their kids' social media addiction. But does the bil...
TNW 235: Content Moderation in the Crosshairs - Black Tech's "Pipeline Problem", GrubHub Promo, Fentanyl Online
May 19, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBMukund Rathi from the Electronic Frontier Foundation walks through the history of the Texas HB 20 law that prohibits content moderation on social media platforms. Amber Burton from Protocol talks about black representation in tech and the deep work required to counter the "talent pipeline problem". GrubHub's free lunch promotion in New York City fell off the rails and it could be the restaurants that feel the lasting effects more than anyone else. Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs are f...
TNW 234: Open-Sourcing Microsoft 3D Movie Maker - 3D Movie Maker, mental health apps, Google I/O, Meta VR/AR
May 12, 2022 21:44 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBMicrosoft makes available the video-creation tool 3D Movie Maker. The Mozilla Foundation shares its research regarding mental health apps and their privacy policies and protections. Google announces new hardware at its Google I/O developer conference. Meta's Mark Zuckerberg shares a short demo of the company's next AR/VR headset. First, Scott Hanselman of Microsoft stops by to share how he successfully published the archive of Microsoft 3D Movie Maker after a developer on Twitter "nerd-sni...
TNW 233: Big Tech Reacts to Roe v. Wade - Calif. Crypto Regulations, Roe v. Wade, Sonos Voice, Vinyl Upgrade
May 05, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBGovernor Gavin Newsom of California has signed an executive order regarding the regulation of cryptocurrency in the state. With the Supreme Court's potential Roe v. Wade ruling around the corner, Big Tech is responding. Sonos will reportedly launch a virtual assistant of its own aimed at voice controls for music. Vinyl gets an upgrade to aluminum and lacquer. First, Ben Pimentel of Protocol stops by to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new executive order aimed at cryptocurrency regul...
TNW 232: Snap Pixy Takes to the Skies - Musk Buys Twitter, Apple's Self Service Repair, Inside Autocorrect
April 28, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBFaiz Siddiqui from the Washington Post walks through Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and how its also impacting his other businesses. Dan Moren from Six Colors details Apple's Self Service Repair kit for iPhone users and who the kit is likely to appeal most to. Jason and Mikah share their thoughts on Snap's new Pixy drone and whether Snap hardware products are too limited to ever see mass adoption. Mikah sheds light on the machinations that drive the iPhone's autocorrect system and how t...