Tech News Weekly (Video)
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★ - 112 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 334: Meta Goes Open With XR - Reddit Mods, Rabbit R1, Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
April 25, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour - 938 MB VideoJason 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 exp...
TNW 333: Boston Dynamics' Bendy Robot - Microsoft's AI Copilot, TikTok Notes, Super Apps
April 18, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 730 MB VideoBoston 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 asp...
TNW 332: FCC Requires Broadband 'Nutrition Labels' - Humane's AI Pin, Apple Repair, Sunshine
April 11, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour - 825 MB VideoHumane'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 - 945 MB VideoLinkedIn 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 - 1.06 GB VideoTesla 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 - 888 MB VideoBreaking 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 - 835 MB VideoThe 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 - 942 MB VideoU.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 - 745 MB VideoThe 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 - 866 MB VideoWhat 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 - 805 MB VideoWhat'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 - 882 MB VideoAmanda 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 - 957 MB VideoAbrar 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 - 829 MB VideoWhat 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 - 934 MB VideoThe 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 - 900 MB VideoThere'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 - 890 MB VideoLastPass 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 317: Best of 2023 - Tech News Weekly's Best Moments in 2023
December 26, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 1.77 GB VideoA 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 pe...
TNW 305: The Promise of Microsoft Copilot - AI & Authors, Net Neutrality, Galaxy Tab S9+
September 28, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 875 MB VideoA 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 - 1.05 GB VideoThis 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 - 1.02 GB VideoGame 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 302: EU Names DMA Gatekeepers - Apple AI, iPhone 15 Pro, Rotten Tomatoes
September 07, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 979 MB VideoApple is reportedly spending millions on developing its own generative AI system. Dan Moren talks about what we can expect to get announced at the upcoming Apple event on September 12th. And is the idea behind Rotten Tomatoes rotten? Mikah talks about how PR firms are gaming Rotten Tomatoes' review scores through movie "critics." Wayne Ma of The Information joins the show to talk with Mikah Sargent about Apple quietly developing its own large language model for the past few years, aiming t...
TNW 301: Can AI Detoxify Call of Duty? - EV Batteries, Child Safety Bills, Meta's VR Legs
August 31, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 954 MB VideoThe latest advancements in EV battery technology. What is the potential impact of new child safety laws for the open internet? Facebook has finally introduced legs into its Meta Avatars! And AI is starting to be used in Call of Duty to help monitor in-game voice chats. Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk about lithium iron phosphate batteries making their way to US EV vehicles and how the technology behind these batteries differs from those in current US EV vehicles. Mikah talks about i...
TNW 300: Inside the Books3 AI Dataset - Credit Data Dox, Galaxy Z-Fold 5 Review
August 24, 2023 22:30 - 49 minutes - 644 MB VideoThe "Book3" AI training dataset and fair use in AI. How hackers can easily steal your personal information for just $15. Jason Howell reviews the Samsung Galaxy Z-Fold 5. Kyle Barr of Gizmodo joins the show to talk "Book3", an AI training dataset taken offline recently, and how this information was used to train AI systems that raises concerns about copyright and fair use in AI training. Joseph Cox of the recently launched 404Media shares how hackers can steal someone's identity easily t...
TNW 299: Revenge of the Robotaxis - Cord-Cutting Costs, AI Life Coach, QR Phishing
August 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 985 MB VideoThe economics of streaming services is changing, with pricing going up to pre-cord cutting days. Robotaxis are operating 24/7 in San Francisco now. Google & DeepMind are exploring AI life coaching and the growing use of QR codes for phishing scams. Jason Howell talks about the changing economics of streaming services & cord-cutting as companies like Netflix & Disney raise prices on their services. Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge joins the show to discuss the approval of 24/7 operation fo...
TNW 298: Would Apple Acquire Disney? - Unknown Tracker Alert, Thread & Matter, Sandisk
August 10, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 948 MB VideoJason Howell talks about Android rolling out its "Unknown tracker alerts" system in conjunction with Apple to help detect AirTags that may have been placed on you nefariously. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge talks about Thread and the challenges surrounding Thread and its integrations with IoT devices. Mikah Sargent talks about whether Disney could be sold to Apple. But why would Disney consider something they were adamant about not doing in the past? Finally, Sean Hollister of Th...
TNW 297: cDc's Encryption Solution - Subsea Cables, Inflation Reduction Act, IBM & NASA
August 03, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 889 MB VideoThe Cult of the Dead Cow has developed new encryption technology that would allow messaging and social networking apps not to hold users' personal data. Joseph Menn of The Washington Post stops by the show to discuss this new technology. Did you know that 500+ cables are running across our ocean floor that can carry 400 terabits of data per second? Neither did we. Stephen Shankland of CNET joins the show to talk about these cables that run across our ocean floors. Jason Howell talks about...
TNW 296: Galaxy Unpacked: An Iterative Update - Nothing Phone 2, Captchas, Car Infotainments
July 27, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoKyle Kiang, VP of North America for the Nothing brand, joins the show to discuss the Nothing company and the Nothing Phone 2. Mikah Sargent talks about Captcha boxes and how Captcha's may soon be going away with new technology slowly being introduced that won't have you trying to figure out what letters or numbers are in a box. Ben Schoon of 9to5Google joins the show to talk about the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, and the Galaxy Watch 6 announced at July's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 e...
TNW 255: Google Reveals The Pixel 7, Pro, Watch - Matter, AI Bill of Rights, Kindle Scribe
October 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 1010 MB VideoMikah 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 254: RIP Google Stadia - AI Art, Dreamforce, Fast Company Hack
September 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 972 MB VideoChloe Xiang from Vice joins the show to talk about the emergence of AI images, the tools behind them, and how possibly images of yourself are being used without your consent. Aisha Counts of Protocol stops by to talk about the Dreamforce event that happened in San Francisco & some of the things that came from it. Jason laments about Google shutting down their gaming service, Google Stadia. Finally, Mikah talks about the Fast Company hack that allowed for an offensive Apple News push aler...
TNW 253: iPhone 14 Teardown - YouTube, Pico Headset, DeepMind
September 22, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 864 MB VideoShahram Mokhtari from iFixit joins the show to talk with Jason about the iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Max, and iFixit's teardown of the device. Becca Ricks from the Mozilla Foundation joins the show to talk with Mikah about the Mozilla Foundations' research into YouTube's algorithm and how it has failed in unwanted algorithmic recommendations.\ Jason talks about ByteDance's new VR headset, the Pico Headset, a competitor to Meta's Oculus Quest 2. Finally, Mikah talks about Google's new AI chatbo...
TNW 252: Ethereum Merged - Inflation Gadgets, Leg Lengthening, TikTok Now
September 15, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 835 MB VideoDavid Yaffe-Bellany from The New York Times joins the show to talk about Ethereum's upgrade to its architecture, called The Merge, and how this could be a big deal in Crypto. Janko Roettgers from Protocol joins the show to talk about low-end priced "inflation gadgets" and how it's a trend looking to stay. Jason talks about a radical and expensive surgery that allows them to grow taller from three to six inches. And finally, Mikah talks about the social media service, BeReal, and TikTok's...
TNW 251: What We Saw at Apple's "Far Out." iPhone Event - Apple Event, Google Event, GPT-3
September 08, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 1.1 GB VideoMikah Sargent talks to Dan More of SixColors about Apple's "Far Out" event and the products announced at the event, such as the new Apple Watches, AirPods Pro, and the iPhone 14 lineup. Jason Howell jumps in quickly to talk to Ben Schoon of 9to5Google about Google's announcement of their hardware event, set to take place on October 6th. Finally, Mikah talks about OpenAI and its AI language model, GPT-3, and what GPT-3 may "know" about you or other people. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sa...
TNW 250: Cable vs. 5G: Internet Showdown - "Instagram Face", AI Artwork, AI Test Kitchen
September 01, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoJared Newman from Fast Company talks about some big changes coming to traditional cable internet companies and why 5G is causing these changes. Tate Ryan-Mosley of MIT Technology Review discusses beauty filters and the bans these filters are facing online. Jason talks about an AI-generated artwork that won first place at a state fair and what this means for artists overall. Mikah got access to Google's AI Test Kitchen and demos the service on the show. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sarg...
TNW 249: Pinterest Civil Rights Investigation in California - iPad in Space, YouTube Chip, Plex Data Breach
August 25, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoZac Hall, 9to5Mac writer and space enthusiast, talks about NASA launching a rocket to space soon that'll have important cargo, including an... iPad? Issie Lapowsky of Protocol discusses how Pinterest is facing a civil rights investigation in the state of California and the history of alleged discrimination at Pinterest. Max Cherney of Protocol is back again, talking about chips and why YouTube decided to make its own video chip. Mikah shares his stories of the week about Plex telling its...
TNW 248: What Will Apple Announce in September? - OTC Hearing Aids, U.S. Streaming, iOS VPN's
August 18, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoJaipreet Virdi, Assistant Professor at the University of Delaware, joins the show to talk about the unintended consequences of over-the-counter hearing aids being more easily available starting in October. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg spills the beans about when Apple's next event is occurring and what they will announce at the event. Jason shares some stats from a July 2022 Nielsen report about how U.S streaming topped cable tv viewing for the first time. And Mikah talks about a report from...
TNW 247: Hands-On With Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 - BeReal, AmazonOne, Facebook
August 11, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoFlorence Ion of Gizmodo and All About Android joins the show to talk and show off some of what was announced at Samsung's August Galaxy Unpacked event. Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol talks about the BeReal photo-sharing app, the future of the service, and social media as a whole. Jason shares with us Amazon's plan for contactless payments... with your palm. Finally, Mikah talks about the Nebraska case that charges a 17-year-old girl & her mother, relying on evidence acquired from the teenage...
TNW 246: AirPods Pro vs Pixel Buds Pro - Tech Lifespan, Zelda TASBot, CHIPS Act
August 04, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 1 GB VideoGeoffrey 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 - 1000 MB VideoFarhad 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 - 1.18 GB VideoSolana 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 - 1.02 GB VideoDan 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 - 1.07 GB VideoBen 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 - 997 MB VideoDaniel 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 - 960 MB VideoDevindra 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 - 989 MB VideoJack 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 - 942 MB VideoDan 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 - 900 MB VideoThe 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 - 1.08 GB VideoCalifornia'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 - 1.05 GB VideoMukund 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 - 1.06 GB VideoMicrosoft 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...