Tech News Weekly (Video)
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★ - 81 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 163: SolarWinds: What Is a Supply Chain Attack? - SolarWinds Hack, Apple Fitness+, Cash in Japan
December 18, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 696 MB VideoSolarWinds hack, Apple Fitness+, cash in Japan. Bruce Schneier breaks down how the SolarWinds hack was executed and talks about what it takes to pull off a supply chain attack. Apple released its new Fitness+ service and Michael Potuck from 9to5Mac discusses whether it might someday be opened up for non-Apple Watch users. In Japan, fintech companies use rewards systems to get people to pay with digital means instead of cash. Andrew Deck from Rest of World talks about Poikatsu culture. ...
TNW 162: Facebook Faces Charges - Facebook's Antitrust Charges, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, Uber & Aurora
December 10, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 721 MB VideoFacebook faces a number of antitrust charges from the FTC and state attorneys general, so what's next for the company? Many companies — including SpaceX — are vying for the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, but will it help the digital divide? Uber sells off its automated driving unit to Aurora, but it's more of an investment. First, Protocol's Emily Birnbaum stops in to explain the antitrust charges being brought against Facebook. These lawsuits have a long road ahead of them. Then...
TNW 161: Slack, May the Salesforce Be with You - The Gift of Surveillance, TikTok's Testing 3-Minute Videos
December 04, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 751 MB VideoThe gift of surveillance, TikTok's testing 3-minute videos Alex Wilhelm from Techcrunch discussed Salesforce's acquisition of Slack and what kind of competition they face from Microsoft Teams. Thomas Smith from Debugger warns gift-givers of buying their loved ones tech gifts that also act as potential surveillance devices. Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET shares an experimental feature in TikTok that is bringing three minute videos to the platform for the first time. Warner Brothers announced ...
TNW 160: Fleets Are the Mullet of Twitter - Twitter's New Fleets, Loon's Financial Trouble, macOS Woes
November 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 707 MB VideoApple's macOS saw some slowdowns earlier this week — what's that all about? Apple also announced plans to reduce its App Store commission from 30% to 15% for small businesses. Loon, the Alphabet company that aims to bring internet to rural areas via balloon, is facing financial struggles. Twitter introduced short, disappearing posts called Fleets that are reminiscent of Instagram and Snapchat stories. First, Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Jason and Mikah to talk about macOS and Gatekeeper....
TNW 159: M1 Chips, Series Xs, PS5s: Oh My! - Apple's Next-Gen Macs, Reviews of All Next-Gen Game Systems!
November 13, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 833 MB VideoApple's next-gen Macs, reviews of all next-gen game systems! Rene Ritchie details how Apple's M1 Chip makes the new crop of MacBook Pros, Macbook Airs, and Mac Minis so different and special. Elise Favis from the Washington Post's Launcher shares her in-depth review of the Sony PlayStation 5. Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica reviews the Xbox Series S and X in detail, then compares all next-gen consoles against each other. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rene Ritchie, El...
TNW 158: How the Election Shapes Uber & Lyft - Prop 22, Tech Stocks, Amazon's Rural Delivery Plans
November 05, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 613 MB VideoThe stock market is reacting to the election and we take a closer look at tech stocks. California's Proposition 22 has passed; what does that mean for app-based drivers and the rest of the country? Amazon may be planning to tackle rural deliveries by way of its "Wagon Wheel" project. First, Alex Wilhelm of TechCrunch joins Jason and Mikah to talk about how the election has affected tech stocks. Tech stocks are up at the moment — will they stay that way? Then, Jason and Mikah ask Alex to...
TNW 157: Section 230 in the Zoom-light - Biden and Big Tech, the Insect Impact Effect on Autonomous Vehicles
October 29, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 856 MB VideoBiden and big tech, the insect impact effect on autonomous vehicles. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol highlights the questions that were and were not answered during the Section 230 Senate hearing in Washington DC. Alex Kantrowitz from the Big Technology podcast illustrates how the Biden campaign feels about Section 230 and what that would mean if he were elected President. Sam Abuelsamid from Wheel Bearings podcast addresses the challenges posed by insects on fully autonomous vehicles. By...
TNW 156: AOC is Among Us on Twitch - The Failure of Quibi, Phantom Secure, AR Mario Kart in Your Living Room
October 22, 2020 22:00 - 57 minutes - 682 MB VideoThe failure of Quibi, Phantom Secure, AR Mario Kart in your living room. Joseph Cox from Motherboard details a lengthy voyage of Phantom Secure, a secure smartphone service that catered to and participated in the criminal underground. Mario Kart is coming to your living room! Rebecca Spear from iMore tested the new Mario Kart Live kit and shows why it makes such a good toy for humans and cats. Quibi failed fast and hard, and Josh Constine from SignalFire has thought extensively about wh...
TNW 155: Reddit+Twitter = Telepath? - Telepath, a Knock-off Amazon Echo Show, Apple's iPhone Event
October 16, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 641 MB VideoTelepath, a knock-off Amazon Echo Show, Apple's iPhone event. A look at Telepath, which aims to be the kinder, gentler Twitter. An Amazon-Echo-Show-like smart display that doesn't spy on you. A review of Apple's October iPhone event. First, Kaya Thomas discusses her recent Debugger article on Telepath, the social media network that provides a safer, more moderated experience for online interaction. Then, OneZero's Dave Gershgorn stops by to talk about his recent project, a smart displ...
TNW 154: Nest Audio Review - Apple's iPhone 12 Event, Big Tech Antitrust Report, Waymo Safety Drivers
October 08, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 705 MB VideoApple's iPhone 12 event, big tech antitrust report, Waymo safety drivers. The House Subcommittee on Antitrust released a 450 page report on anti-competitive behavior of the biggest tech companies. Mathew Ingram from Columbia Journalism Review walks through the report and why it saw a partisan split. Google finally upgraded the original Google Home and it's a solid upgrade according to Daniel Bader from Android Central who shares his review of the Nest Audio smart speaker. Apple's big iP...
TNW 153: Finding Joy on TikTok - TikTok's Authenticity, Facebook's App Melding, and Google's Hardware Event
October 01, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 659 MB VideoFacebook begins to merge Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Google announces the Pixel 5 with millimeter-wave 5G. TikTok gains notice as the authentic social media network. First, Harry McCracken of Fast Company joins us to explain Facebook's latest move — the company is slowly merging its messaging apps. Could Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp become a single, merged service? Then, Android Police's David Ruddock stops in to give us his thoughts on Google's fall hardware event. How do...
TNW 152: What The Social Dilemma Misses - TikTok Gives US Taste of its Medicine, California's 2035 Gas Car Ban
September 24, 2020 23:20 - 1 hour - 840 MB VideoTikTok gives US taste of its medicine, California's 2035 gas car ban. Jameson Dow from Electrek wonders why California's new ban on gas-powered vehicles is set for 2035 and not sooner. After years of tech dominance, the US is getting a taste of its own medicine with TikTok according to John Herrman from the New York Times. Remember Quibi? Adam Epstein from Quartz lists a number of reasons why even two Emmy awards isn't likely to save the streaming service. Will Oremus from OneZero feel...
TNW 151: Facebook's VR Quest - TikTok, iOS 14, and Oculus Quest 2 & PlayStation
September 17, 2020 22:37 - 1 hour - 722 MB VideoOracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5. First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in. Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 1...
TNW 150: Xbox Series S and Series X - Console Prices, Apple vs. Epic Games Continues, The 5G Lie
September 10, 2020 23:01 - 58 minutes - 648 MB VideoConsole prices, Apple vs. Epic Games continues, the 5G lie. Microsoft released the pricing information for its upcoming Xbox Series S and Series X consoles. Randy Ramsay from Gamespot shares insight into the thinking behind the pricing. Rene Ritchie details the latest developments in the battle brewing between Apple and Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. 5G speeds aren't what they are advertised to be yet, and Geoffrey Fowler from the Washington Post took to the streets to prove it. ...
TNW 149: FAA Approves Amazon Drones - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Hands-On, Apple Offer Codes, Technology Escape Pods
September 03, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 675 MB VideoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 hands-on, Apple offer codes, technology escape pods. Paris Martineau from the Information talks about Amazon delivery drones receiving FAA approval, what this means for drone delivery at large, and when we might hear that noise in the sky. Samsung unveiled all the details of the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 this week, and Hayato Huseman from Android Central goes hands-on with the device to talk about the many ways Samsung corrected the mistakes of the previous iteration. ...
TNW 148: Facebook on Your Face - TikTok CEO Resigns, Facebook Required for Your Oculus, Joe Budden vs Spotify
August 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 736 MB VideoTikTok CEO resigns, Facebook required for your Oculus, Joe Budden vs Spotify. Amid controversial executive order and other political concerns, TikTok CEO resigns. Facebook will now force Occulus users to have a Facebook account to use its VR platform. Solar panels are saving the environment today, but what about twenty years from now? Joe Budden announces he's leaving the Spotify podcast network due to unfair business practices. Hosts: Jason Howell and Ant Pruitt Guests: Chris Stoke...
TNW 147: A Phone With DIP Switches? - PinePhone Hands-On, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra First Look, Epic Games vs Apple
August 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 849 MB VideoPinePhone hands-on, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra first look, Epic Games vs Apple. Jason Howell compares the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to the Galaxy S20 Ultra and goes hands-on with the premium handset. Lory Gil from iMore walks through the latest developments of the Epic Games vs Apple lawsuit, and looks into her crystal ball to see where it's likely to land. Corbin Davenport from Android Police has the PinePhone, a Linux based smartphone for the geekminded that offers interesting security features ...
TNW 146: Epic Games vs. Apple - Surface Duo Hands-On, Russian SIMs, Apple's Unannounced Subscription Bundles
August 13, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 710 MB VideoSurface Duo Hands-on, Russian SIMs, Apple's unannounced subscription bundles. Harry McCracken from Fast Company has the Microsoft Duo foldable Android device and shares his thoughts after spending one week with the prerelease hardware. Joseph Cox from VICE got the inside scoop on a secretive Russian SIM network that enables all sorts of illegal activity, and he explains how they work. Apple is expected to announce a collection of subscription bundles for its services and Mikah isn't qui...
TNW 145: Google & Samsung, Unpacked - Note 20, Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds, Pixel 4a, and TikTok
August 06, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 744 MB VideoEverything Samsung announced at its Unpacked event, a brief review of Google's Pixel 4A, and an in-depth look at TikTok — including its ban in certain places, its potential purchase by Microsoft, and its competition. First, Myriam Joire joins us to break down the Samsung Unpacked event, covering the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung's Galaxy Buds and new Galaxy Watch 3, and the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+. Then, Myriam Joire graciously sticks around to briefly revie...
TNW 144: Big Tech Zooms to Washington - Antitrust Hearings, New IP, Open AI GPT-3
July 30, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 578 MB VideoAntitrust Hearings, New IP, Open AI GPT-3 In the aftermath of big tech's congressional hearings that focused on antitrust behavior, Will Oremus from OneZero walks through the real reason for the spectacle. China has big ideas for the Internet, namely that it wants a new Internet that it can better control. Stephen Shankland from CNET details the New IP proposal and how it would differ from the Internet we have today. OpenAI's GPT-3 model is paving the way for incredible innovation in the...
TNW 143: What's Good About Game Pass? - Xbox Series X, "Fever Cameras," Twitter Rundown
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 677 MB VideoEverything Microsoft announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, the recent development and popularity of fever cameras, and a rundown of what's up at Twitter: more active users, Twitter earnings, and the recent hack. First, CNET's Ian Sherr stops by to discuss Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase. Between the next-gen gameplay footage and Xbox Series X console, Sherr had a lot to share. Then, Dave Gershgorn of OneZero details the no-longer-fledgling "fever camera" industry. With facial recognition ...
TNW 142: Twitter Breach of 2020 - Apple News Audio Content, Atlas of Surveillance
July 16, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 762 MB VideoSteve Gibson joins to talk about the unprecedented Twitter hijacking scam that involves a god mode console that only certain employees have access to. Rene Ritchie discussed how Apple News is rolling out new features that emphasize local news and audio podcast content. A new project called the Atlas of Surveillance attempts to collect and organize surveillance sources from around the US and Dave Maass from the EFF helped spearhead it. Twitter is rolling out new API changes for developers...
TNW 142: Twitter Breach of 2020
July 16, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 762 MB VideoSteve Gibson joins to talk about the unprecedented Twitter hijacking scam that involves a god mode console that only certain employees have access to. Rene Ritchie discussed how Apple News is rolling out new features that emphasizer local news and audio podcast content. A new project called the Atlas of Surveillance attempts to collect and organize surveillance sources from around the US and Dave Maass from the EFF helped spearhead it. Twitter is rolling out new API changes for developer...
TNW 141: Big Mad: Note 20 Without a Charging Brick?
July 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 798 MB VideoRumors and reports re: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, what you need to know about the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit, and the trials and tribulations of Quibi. First, Android Police's David Ruddock gives us a rundown of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Between news of a new foldable phone and the next iteration of the Note, there's a lot to explore. Then, Stacey Higginbotham stops by to talk "Hey Google." Google's Smart Home Virtual Summit gave a tiny glimpse into the f...
TNW 141: Big Mad: Note 20 Without a Charging Brick? - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Google Smart Home Summit, Quibi
July 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 798 MB VideoRumors and reports re: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, what you need to know about the "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit, and the trials and tribulations of Quibi. First, Android Police's David Ruddock gives us a rundown of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Between news of a new foldable phone and the next iteration of the Note, there's a lot to explore. Then, Stacey Higginbotham stops by to talk "Hey Google." Google's Smart Home Virtual Summit gave a tiny glimpse into the f...
TNW 140: COVID-Inspired Virtual Yearbooks - HAGS App, NDAs and Racial Equality
July 02, 2020 22:30 - 42 minutes - 426 MB VideoNDAs and racial equality in tech, virtual yearbooks in a COVID world, 5G rollout hasn't slowed. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol discusses the impact that NDAs have on employees who would share their stories of workplace discrimination if they hadn't agreed to them in the first place. Graduating High School Senior Jameel Shivji co-created an app for iOS called HAGS that allows students to sign each other's virtual yearbooks at a time when social distancing has changed everything about graduat...
TNW 140: COVID-Inspired Virtual Yearbooks
July 02, 2020 22:30 - 42 minutes - 426 MB VideoNDAs and racial equality in tech, virtual yearbooks in a COVID world, 5G rollout hasn't slowed. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol discusses the impact that NDAs have on employees who would share their stories of workplace discrimination if they hadn't agreed to them in the first place. Graduating High School Senior Jameel Shivji co-created an app for iOS called HAGS that allows students to sign each other's virtual yearbooks at a time when social distancing has changed everything about graduat...
TNW 139: What You Actually Need to Know About WWDC - Apple's Big Announcements, Facial Recognition Tech
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 632 MB VideoWhat you can expect from Apple when iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS ship this fall and the current state of facial recognition technology. First, Jason Snell of Six Colors joins Mikah to provide a summary of Apple's WWDC announcements — this is what you can actually expect when the software ships this fall. Then, Dave Gershgorn of OneZero discusses facial recognition technology used in China that's both banned and praised by US organizations, and the Coalition for Critical Technolog...
TNW 139: What You Actually Need to Know About WWDC
June 25, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 632 MB VideoWhat you can expect from Apple when iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS ship this fall and the current state of facial recognition technology. First, Jason Snell of Six Colors joins Mikah to provide a summary of Apple's WWDC announcements — this is what you can actually expect when the software ships this fall. Then, Dave Gershgorn of OneZero discusses facial recognition technology used in China that's both banned and praised by US organizations, and the Coalition for Critical Technolog...
TNW 138: Reading the WWDC Code Bits - WWDC Preview, Audio Tweets, Video Game Prescriptions
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 525 MB VideoTwitter's new audio tweet feature might be ripe for abuse, we get a preview of Apple's WWDC, there's a new prescription for ADHD: a video game, and a Google team has created Pinterest but automated. Motherboard editor-in-chief Jason Koebler joins us to ask and help answer the question: How is Twitter going to moderate its new voice recordings? Zac Hall of 9to5Mac stops by to give us a preview of what we can expect at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. Jason talks about a new FDA-a...
TNW 138: Reading the WWDC Code Bits
June 18, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 525 MB VideoTwitter's new audio tweet feature might be ripe for abuse, we get a preview of Apple's WWDC, there's a new prescription for ADHD: a video game, and a Google team has created Pinterest but automated. Motherboard editor-in-chief Jason Koebler joins us to ask and help answer the question: How is Twitter going to moderate its new voice recordings? Zac Hall of 9to5Mac stops by to give us a preview of what we can expect at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. Jason talks about a new FDA-a...
TNW 137: How Convergence Led to the Smartphone - Amazon Rekognition, Android 11 Beta
June 11, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 575 MB VideoSmartphone convergence, Android 11 Beta. Apple announced that they would be sunsetting iBooks Author and iTunes U, but the writing was on the wall. Amazon banned police use of its Rekognition facial recognition technology for one year while it waits for Congress to implement stronger regulations. Daniel Bader from Android Central details the new features of Android 11 Beta 1, and what consumers can get excited about when its officially released later this year. On CNET's 25 year anniver...
TNW 137: How Convergence Led to the Smartphone
June 11, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 575 MB VideoSmartphone convergence, Android 11 Beta. Apple announced that they would be sunsetting iBooks Author and iTunes U, but the writing was on the wall. Amazon banned police use of its Rekognition facial recognition technology for one year while it waits for Congress to implement stronger regulations. Daniel Bader from Android Central details the new features of Android 11 Beta 1, and what consumers can get excited about when its officially released later this year. On CNET's 25 year anniver...
TNW 136: Social Change and Social Media - Black Tech Pipeline, Using Facebook to Educate, Digital Self Defense
June 04, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 657 MB VideoThe founder of Black Tech Pipeline joins us to talk about the org., Facebook may be a better social media platform for educating others, and what you need to do to protect yourself digitally before leaving the house. First, Pariss Chandler, the creator of #BlackTechTwitter and founder of Black Tech Pipeline, shares the origin story of the organization, how to join, and how to help elevate Black voices online and in tech roles. Then, OneZero's Joshua Adams joins the pair to explain how Fac...
TNW 136: Social Change and Social Media
June 04, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 657 MB VideoThe founder of Black Tech Pipeline joins us to talk about the org., Facebook may be a better social media platform for educating others, and what you need to do to protect yourself digitally before leaving the house. First, Pariss Chandler, the creator of #BlackTechTwitter and founder of Black Tech Pipeline, shares the origin story of the organization, how to join, and how to help elevate Black voices online and in tech roles. Then, OneZero's Joshua Adams joins the pair to explain how Fac...
TNW 135: What's Going On, HBO Max? - IGTV Monetization, Social Media Executive Order
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 557 MB VideoTrump's social media Executive Order, HBO Max vs Disney+, IGTV monetization. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol talks about what she learned after securing an early version of the Executive Order that threatens to control how social media platforms operate. HBO Max hopes to have a launch that rivals Disney+, and Joan Solsman from CNET breaks down why the two are actually pretty different. Instagram is finally giving content creators a way to monetize their media through the platform. Ashley Ca...
TNW 135: What's Going On, HBO Max?
May 28, 2020 21:00 - 48 minutes - 557 MB VideoTrump's social media Executive Order, HBO Max vs Disney+, IGTV monetization. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol talks about what she learned after securing an early version of the Executive Order that threatens to control how social media platforms operate. HBO Max hopes to have a launch that rivals Disney+, and Joan Solsman from CNET breaks down why the two are actually pretty different. Instagram is finally giving content creators a way to monetize their media through the platform. Ashley Ca...
TNW 134: Is the Future of the Theater Remote? - Twitter Replies, AP Testing Woes
May 21, 2020 21:33 - 51 minutes - 597 MB VideoTwitter is testing a new reply system that lets users choose who can and can't reply to them, students are failing AP tests due to a new, allegedly better image format, and a brief look at the potential future of the theater. First, Jason strikes up a conversation about Twitter's new reply system — some users are now able to limit who can reply to a given tweet. Then, Mikah applauds Netflix's latest announcement wherein the company says it will remove unused Netflix accounts — no need to ...
TNW 134: Is the Future of the Theater Remote?
May 21, 2020 21:33 - 51 minutes - 597 MB VideoTwitter is testing a new reply system that lets users choose who can and can't reply to them, students are failing AP tests due to a new, allegedly better image format, and a brief look at the potential future of the theater. First, Jason strikes up a conversation about Twitter's new reply system — some users are now able to limit who can reply to a given tweet. Then, Mikah applauds Netflix's latest announcement wherein the company says it will remove unused Netflix accounts — no need to ...
TNW 133: VR Teleconferencing Finds Its Moment - Spatial Meetings, Hacking Coronavirus Research
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 677 MB VideoHacking Coronavirus research, Spatial VR Meetings, Elon Musk's Tesla tantrum. Laura Hautala from CNET talks about how the US is accusing China of hacking into Coronavirus vaccine research. Devindra Hardawar from Engadget spent time inside Spatial's VR teleconferencing software and right now might be its moment. Sam Abuelsamid from Guide House Insights details Elon Musk's Twitter tantrum and suit against Alameda County aimed at reopening the Tesla plant. A new PlayStation 5 demo was rele...
TNW 133: VR Teleconferencing Finds Its Moment
May 14, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 677 MB VideoHacking Coronavirus research, Spatial VR Meetings, Elon Musk's Tesla tantrum. Laura Hautala from CNET talks about how the US is accusing China of hacking into Coronavirus vaccine research. Devindra Hardawar from Engadget spent time inside Spatial's VR teleconferencing software and right now might be its moment. Sam Abuelsamid from Guide House Insights details Elon Musk's Twitter tantrum and suit against Alameda County aimed at reopening the Tesla plant. A new PlayStation 5 demo was rele...
TNW 132: Gig Economy Growing Pains
May 07, 2020 22:55 - 44 minutes - 546 MB VideoWhat you need to know about Apple & Google's COVID-19 exposure tracking tech, the gig economy is in flux thanks to COVID-19, and some employers are trying to maintain employee productivity while they're working from home. First, lead editor of 9to5Mac, Zac Hall, joins us to walk us through Apple & Google's COVID-19 exposure logging APIs — does it require an app? What are the privacy implications? How does it all work? Hall answers all. Then, Jason and Mikah discuss COVID-19's impact on th...
TNW 131: Google Meet Outzooming Zoom
April 30, 2020 22:25 - 59 minutes - 724 MB VideoBias and AI, online test proctoring, troubleshooting home Wi-Fi. Dave Gershgorn from OneZero talks about how bias can creep into AI systems and what can be done to prevent it. With schools moving online more now than ever, Monica Chin from the Verge shines a light on the invasive practices of remote proctoring services. Wi-Fi in the home can be a big challenge, but it might not be the problem. Geoffrey Fowler from the Washington Post walks through how to troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connectio...
TNW 130: The Airbnb Apocalypse
April 23, 2020 21:18 - 56 minutes - 672 MB VideoAirbnb's Uncertain Future Due to COVID-19, Ethical Online Purchases, Virtual Live Concerts, and Wi-Fi 6E. James Temperton of Wired joins us to talk about how Airbnb is navigating the novel coronavirus. Megan Morrone of Medium's OneZero publication shares her tips for ethical online purchasing. Jason rocks out when he learns musicians are streaming concerts from home (and gives you some tips on how to watch and support them). Mikah looks longingly toward the future now that the FCC has a...
TNW 129: Minecraft Gets a Facelift
April 16, 2020 23:04 - 51 minutes - 601 MB VideoThe low-cost iPhone SE, Minecraft RTX Beta is live, Apple/Google's contact tracing plan, Animal Crossing: New Horizons as pandemic medicine, Playstation 5's holiday release changes. Unemployment checks are delayed for some and the ancient COBOL programming language is to blame. With last week's news of Google and Apple's collaboration on a contact tracing system for tracking COVID-19 spread, many people are concerned about their privacy. Dan Moren from Six Colors talks about the newly an...
TNW 128: Teaching Students Through YouTube
April 09, 2020 23:52 - 41 minutes - 379 MB VideoJack Dorsey's billion-dollar COVID fund, Bringing the classroom to YouTube, Microsoft doubles down on virtual events Kurt Wagner from Bloomberg discusses how Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has committed 1 billion dollars to COVID-19 related efforts and why now is a particularly good time for him to do so. Sophie Lucido Johnson is a teacher who has chosen to utilize YouTube over Zoom for her remote classroom work. She shared her reasons why in a post on OneZero and talks about those re...
TNW 127: No Joke! It's the New T-Mobile
April 02, 2020 23:20 - 46 minutes - 508 MB VideoUsing the Oura smart ring to catch COVID-19 symptoms, breaking down the T-Mobile & Sprint merger, and celebrating virtual weddings on Zoom. First, CNET's Lexy Savvides joins us to talk about a new study from the University of California, San Francisco. Using a smart ring called Oura, the study aims to determine if wearables can detect early symptoms of COVID-19. Then, Joe Maring of Android Central breaks down the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Where's John Legere headed? What, exactly, is "The N...
TNW 126: Google Podcasts: iOS Launch
March 26, 2020 21:56 - 54 minutes - 660 MB VideoGoogle Podcasts redesign, Zoom's attention tracking, At-home COVID-19 test kits Emily Mullin from Elemental discusses some of the tech companies creating at-home COVID-19 testing kits. Zoom teleconferencing software has some data and privacy tracking hooks to be aware of, according to Mehreen Kasana from Input Mag. Google Podcasts Founder Reneau-Wedeen from Google talks through the redesign of the app as well as the newly released iOS app. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: ...
TNW 125: LIDAR LIDAR Pants on Fire
March 19, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 659 MB VideoDan Moren from SixColors walks through all the new hardware announced by Apple including an updated Macbook Air and an iPad Pro with LiDAR. Alfred Ng from CNET covers a multitude of COVID-19 hoaxes, the effect of the pandemic on the US primaries, and how privacy could be impacted long term. The European Union is asking online streaming services to throttle its content quality in an effort to save the broadband networks they run on. Movie theaters are getting creative in a time where peop...
TNW 124: Apple Hardware Leak Palooza
March 12, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 802 MB VideoFirst, Zac Hall, lead editor at 9to5Mac, joins Jason and Mikah to talk about 9to5Mac's coverage of the rumored iPhone 9, updates coming in iOS 14, Apple Watch improvements, and so, so much more. Then, Dave Gershgorn stops in to share his exclusive coverage for Medium's OneZero publication; Gershgorn has been reporting on live facial recognition for police body cameras. Then, Geoffrey Fowler Skypes in from his home to talk about working from home in the age of COVID-19. Lastly, Jason and ...