This Week in Tech (Video)
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 108 ratingsThis Week in Tech is the top-ranked flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of insiders explore the week's hottest tech news from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. When it comes to tech, TWiT is IT.
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TWiT 869: The Kids Are Alright - Wyze camera flaw, E3 is over again, Dorsey apologizes for centralized web
April 04, 2022 03:16 - 2 hours - 2.53 GB VideoWyze camera flaw, E3 is over again, Dorsey apologizes for centralized web Wyze knew hackers could remotely access your camera for three years and said nothing. Lapsus$: Two UK teenagers charged with hacking for gang. Lapsus$ and SolarWinds hackers both use the same old trick to bypass MFA. E3 2022 - Digital and Physical - Has Officially Been Canceled. Sony merges PS Now and PS Plus to create a three-tier subscription service. There Are Only 2 Million Units Of Bitcoin Left To Min...
TWiT 868: The Rods Go Down! - Kaspersky on Security Risk List, Lapsus$ hackers caught, EU's messaging law
March 28, 2022 01:29 - 2 hours - 1.81 GB VideoKaspersky on Security Risk List, Lapsus$ hackers caught, EU's messaging law The Threat of Russian Cyberattacks Looms Large Kaspersky Named First Russian Company on Security Risk List. F.B.I.'s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware. Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal. Authentication firm Okta's shares slide after hack warning. SCRAM by Chris Crawford. EU Provisionally Agrees on Law That Would Force Apple to Allow Al...
TWiT 867: That's Not a TikTok, It's a Podcast - Mac Studio review, Netflix password sharing, Amazon Project Iliad
March 21, 2022 01:06 - 2 hours - 2.24 GB VideoMac Studio review, Netflix password sharing, Amazon Project Iliad Jason's Mac Studio review: Something new. Mac Studio FULL Teardown - M1 Ultra chip REVEALED! Jason's Apple Studio Display Review: A welcome return. The Samsung Odyssey Ark is its largest curved monitor yet — and you can turn it on its side. Jason's M1 iPad Air review: A familiar face. OS Updates arrive with Universal Control, Mask Unlock. Zelensky video deepfake. Facebook removes 'deepfake' of Ukrainian Presid...
TWiT 866: Can't Talk, Doing Laundry - M1 Ultra, Mac Studio, DuckDuckGo's neutrality, TikTok's Oracle deal
March 14, 2022 01:38 - 2 hours - 2.3 GB VideoM1 Ultra, Mac Studio, DuckDuckGo's neutrality, TikTok's Oracle deal Apple unveils the M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet. Apple announces new $1599 27-inch 5K Apple Studio Display, featuring Center Stage webcam. Apple's Peek Performance Event Delivers to the Pros and the Mainstream. Apple's Mac Studio is a new desktop for creative professionals. Apple releasing iOS 15.4, macOS 12.3, and other updates next week. Russian Cyberattacks are Possible. Be Prepared But Not Panicked. R...
TWiT 865: Safety Orange - ICANN in Russia, Nuclear vs Solar power, Elden Ring, Audiblegate, Chonky Palmtop
March 07, 2022 02:07 - 3 hours - 2.28 GB VideoICANN in Russia, Nuclear vs Solar power, Elden Ring, Audiblegate, Chunky Palmtop Setting the stage for Russia vs Ukraine. ICANN won't revoke Russian Internet domains, says effect would be "devastating". Google blocks RT, Sputnik from the Play app store in Europe. Kevin Rothrock on Twitter: "Police officers in Moscow today are stopping people, demanding to see their phones, READING THEIR MESSAGES, and refusing to release them if they refuse." Telegram Harm Reduction for Users in Ru...
TWiT 864: Can't Tell The Schist From the Feldspar - Russian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck
February 28, 2022 04:30 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoRussian/Ukraine War, Steam Deck Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia How Google Maps is tracking the Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian leader calls on Apple to block Russian users from the App Store Fedorov Reaches out to Musk and Tech Giants for Aid During Russian Invasion What does the Ukraine invasion mean for the US-Russian partnership in space? Are You Good at Elden Ring? Samsung shipped '100 million' phones with flawed encryption We...
TWiT 863: An API For Truth - Android Privacy Sandbox, Truth Social, Cyber Warfare, NUDGE Act
February 21, 2022 02:04 - 2 hours - 2.3 GB VideoAndroid Privacy Sandbox, Truth Social, Cyber Warfare, NUDGE Act The Genesis Machine by Amy Webb. The Privacy Sandbox on Android. Meta's Horizon metaverse already has 10x more users since 2022 began. Microsoft claims HoloLens is 'doing great' after reports version 3 was canceled. Meta's Clegg Promoted as Zuckerberg Steps Back From Policy. New algorithm bill could force Facebook to change how the news feed works. QAnon founder may have been identified thanks to machine learning....
TWiT 862: A Game Old Bird - Galaxy S22 Ultra, Mainstreaming of crypto, Meta in France, James Webb Telescope
February 14, 2022 03:48 - 2 hours - 1.91 GB VideoGalaxy S22 Ultra, Mainstreaming of crypto, Meta in France, James Webb Telescope The Mainstreaming of Crypto. Rapper Razzlekhan Is Accused Of $4.5 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a Note successor with a built-in stylus. Photons Received: Webb Sees Its First Star – 18 Times. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chromebook. Mark Zuckerberg and team consider shutting down Facebook and Instagram in Europe if - Meta can not process European...
TWiT 861: Magic Internet Money - Meta earnings flop, Amazon Prime price hike, NFT celebrity complex
February 07, 2022 01:54 - 2 hours - 2.56 GB VideoMeta earnings flop, Amazon Prime price hike, NFT celebrity complex Meta Erases $251 Billion in Value, Biggest Wipeout in History. Facebook blames Apple after a historically bad quarter, saying iPhone privacy changes will cost it $10 billion. Meta lost $10 billion on AR and VR in 2021. Zuckerberg Tells Staff to Focus on Video Products as Meta's Stock Plunges. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian wasn't shocked by Meta's 26% plunge, saying Facebook's ad model 'doesn't cut the mustard' ...
TWiT 860: Cheese in Your Gruel - Nvidia done with ARM, Spotify controversy, Google kills FLoC, FBI and Pegasus
January 31, 2022 02:53 - 2 hours - 2.14 GB VideoNvidia done with ARM, Spotify controversy, Google kills FLoC, FBI, and Pegasus Spotify Takes Down Neil Young's Music After His Joe Rogan Ultimatum. Spotify loses $4 billion in market value after the Neil Young controversy. Joni Mitchell demands Spotify remove her music over deadly 'lies'. Apple Music claims it's 'home of Neil Young' after Spotify loses legendary songwriter. Google kills off FLoC, replaces it with Topics. Nvidia Quietly Prepares to Abandon $40 Billion Arm Bid. ...
TWiT 859: Damn the Crepe Myrtle - Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal, 5G improvements, Intel's Ohio factory
January 24, 2022 03:32 - 2 hours - 2.39 GB VideoMicrosoft's Activision Blizzard deal, 5G improvements, Intel's Ohio factory Microsoft set to purchase Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal. Over 100 Activision Blizzard employees stage walkout, demand CEO step down. Bobby Kotick Reportedly Turned Up Late and Left Early from a Meeting Meant to Reassure Employees. Bobby Kotick interview: Why Activision Blizzard did the deal with Microsoft. The movie segment! Airline CEOs make a U-turn, now say 5G isn't a big problem for altimeter...
TWiT 858: The Meat CEO - E3 goes virtual, microdosing in the metaverse
January 17, 2022 04:36 - 2 hours - 2.01 GB VideoE3 goes virtual, microdosing in the metaverse. CES through the years. Oversized future USPS delivery truck on display at CES in Las Vegas. BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink. Massage Robot at CES 2022. This super realistic "humanoid robot" stole the show at CES 2022. Using Elon Musk's Boring Tunnel at CES 2022: Hardly groundbreaking. Elon Musk says Spacex will catch Starship booster with giant "robot chopsticks" Halo.car @richontech: No joke. T...
TWiT 857: New World Disorder - The future of finance, Web3, NASA Webb Telescope, synthetic biology, CES 2022
January 10, 2022 03:25 - 2 hours - 1.94 GB VideoThe future of finance, Web3, NASA Webb Telescope, synthetic biology, CES 2022 Amy introduces the Futurist episode. The Future Today Institute's 14th Annual Tech Trends Report. Moxie Marlinspike - My first impressions of web3. Jack Dorsey says VCs really own Web3 (and Web3 boosters are pretty mad about it). Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3, How to Pick the Right Hill to - Climb, Finding the Right Amount of Crypto Regulation, Friends with Benefits, and the Untappe...
TWiT 856: Best of 2021 - The best TWiT highlights of the year!
January 02, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 1.95 GB VideoLeo Laporte takes us through the past year in tech. 2021 highlights include: Comparisons between the roaring '20s and the NEW roaring '20s GameStop, meme stocks, and the revenge of the retail trader CryptoPunks, NFTs, and the Blockchain. Nicholas almost unboxes his NBA NFT Facebook Is Building An Instagram For Kids Under The Age Of 13. Jeff Bezos' Legacy as CEO of Amazon How Amy Webb Beat Her Insomnia Rick Roll gets 1 billion views IBM PC Turns 40 Years Old "New Data Says More C...
TWiT 855: Smitten by 2021 - Biggest stories of the year including Meta, mRNA, Log4j, NFTs, Ransomware
December 26, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 2.23 GB VideoBiggest stories of the year including Meta, mRNA, Log4j, NFTs, Ransomware COVID-19's impact on tech. Elon Musk in 2021. The World Is Still Short of Everything. Get Used to It. GM's heated seats and steering wheels are the latest casualties of the chip shortage. Baby Driver: Philadelphia woman gives birth in the front seat of Tesla on autopilot. The tangled history of mRNA vaccines. Ransomware Jerks Helped Cause the Cream Cheese Shortage. The Harvard Job Offer No One at Harva...
TWiT 854: Filters Not Included - Log4j vulnerability, YouTube and Disney make up, Tardigrades, Anti-5G necklace
December 20, 2021 00:04 - 2 hours - 2.48 GB VideoLog4j vulnerability, YouTube and Disney make up, Tardigrades, Anti-5G necklace Hackers start pushing malware in worldwide Log4Shell attacks. The Next Wave of Log4J Attacks Will Be Brutal. The Numbers Behind Log4j Vulnerability CVE-2021-44228. YouTube TV Reaches Deal To Bring Back Disney-Owned Channels Including ESPN, Disney Channel, & ABC. Oh Doctah's thoughts on the Great Resignation. Reddit Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement Related to Proposed Public ...
TWiT 853: Make It Cozy - Worst 0-day in a decade, Amazon outage, Assange extradition, Birds Aren't Real
December 13, 2021 03:03 - 2 hours - 2.41 GB VideoWorst 0-day in a decade, Amazon outage, Assange extradition, Birds Aren't Real Six dead, no hope of more survivors after tornadoes destroy Amazon warehouse. Log4Shell: RCE 0-day exploit found in log4j2, a popular Java logging package. An Amazon server outage caused problems for Alexa, Ring, Disney Plus, and deliveries. Amazon Outage Disrupts Lives, Surprising People About Their Cloud Dependency. Instagram's CEO faces senators accusing his company of harming some young users. Instagra...
TWiT 852: Mystery Hut on the Moon - Jack leaves Twitter, what is Web3, Bitcoin crashes again, Cyber Monday
December 06, 2021 01:42 - 2 hours - 1.81 GB VideoJack leaves Twitter, what is Web3, Bitcoin crashes again, Cyber Monday China's Yutu 2 rover spots cube-shaped 'mystery hut' on far side of the moon. Jack is leaving Twitter and we have ~thoughts~ Twitter Has a New CEO; What About a New Business Model? Jack Dorsey's Square changes corporate name to Block. Twitter's new CEO announces major reorganization of the social networking company. Twitter bans sharing 'private' images and videos without consent. Far-right is using Twitter's new...
TWiT 851: Doomtown Rats - Black Friday, Apple sues NSO group, rats play Doom, MicroClimate AIR2
November 29, 2021 06:52 - 2 hours - 2.1 GB VideoBlack Friday, Apple sues NSO group, rats play Doom, MicroClimate AIR2 Scientists Focus on Whether Omicron Variant Causes Severe Illness. CES 2022: CES - The Most Influential Tech Event in the World. MicroClimate AIR2. Black Friday shopping in stores drops 28% from pre-pandemic levels. Amazon sees 'record-breaking' Black Friday, official says. New York Times' Wirecutter Staff Goes on Strike Ahead of Black Friday. Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spyware. Apple...
TWiT 850: Leo, not Leopoldo - Apple's self-repair program, space debris, Constitution NFT, Xbox 20 years old
November 22, 2021 03:32 - 2 hours - 2.06 GB VideoApple's self-repair program, space debris, Constitution NFT, Xbox 20 years old Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena. Citadel CEO Kenneth Griffin Outbid a Group of Crypto Investors for Copy of U.S. Constitution. Someone Made a Pirate Bay for NFTs. 13 dumb arena names inspired by the Staples Center becoming 'Crypto.com Arena'. El Salvador to Create 'Bitcoin City,' Use $500M of Planned $1B Bond Offering to Buy More Crypto.\ Apple Will Tell You How to Fix iPhones, Sell Parts ...
TWiT 849: Disco Mannequin - Twitter Blue, The Golem Network, The Genesis Machine, GitHub Copilot, Rivian IPO
November 15, 2021 01:54 - 2 hours - 2.22 GB VideoTwitter launches Blue subscription service in U.S., offers ad-free access to 300 news sites. U.S. states file updated antitrust complaint against Alphabet's Google. Walmart is using fully driverless trucks to ramp up its online grocery business. Amazon's Spinmasters: Behind the Internet Giant's Battle With the Press. Are you worried about Amazon? A record 4.4 million people quit in September as Great Resignation shows no signs of stopping. Job openings and labor turnover trends for St...
TWiT 849: Disco Mannequin - Twitter Bue, The Golem Network, The Genesis Machine, GitHub Copilot, Rivian IPO
November 15, 2021 01:54 - 2 hours - 2.22 GB VideoTwitter launches Blue subscription service in U.S., offers ad-free access to 300 news sites. U.S. states file updated antitrust complaint against Alphabet's Google. Walmart is using fully driverless trucks to ramp up its online grocery business. Amazon's Spinmasters: Behind the Internet Giant's Battle With the Press. Are you worried about Amazon? A record 4.4 million people quit in September as Great Resignation shows no signs of stopping. Job openings and labor turnover trends for St...
TWiT 848: Rippling Chaos - Meta trademark filing, NYC crypto, the Great Resignation, Daylight saving time
November 08, 2021 04:06 - 2 hours - 1.92 GB VideoMeta trademark filing, NYC crypto, the Great Resignation, daylight saving time Facebook's "Meta" Trademark Application. Meta Company lashes out at Facebook over name change in public letter. Incoming New York mayor Eric Adams vows to take the first three paychecks in bitcoin. NYC Mayor-Elect Adams Says Crypto Should Be Taught in Schools. House Sends Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Tax Provision to US President. The crypto conundrum: Is that hot meme coin a Shiba Inu or a squid? Len ...
TWiT 847: Numb to Dongletown - Facebook is Meta, MacBook Pro impressions, Orbital Reef, Windows XP is 20!
October 31, 2021 03:02 - 2 hours - 1.9 GB VideoFacebook: Founder's Letter, 2021 (introducing Meta). Zuckerberg wants to create a make-believe world in which you can hide from all the damage Facebook has done. Meta removing Facebook login requirement for Quest headsets by next year. John Carmack issues some words of warning for Meta and its metaverse plans. The Facebook Papers' missing piece The new MacBook Pro is out, and Brianna has one! Fictional Gamergate Series In The Works From Mind Riot Entertainment & Video Games Developer ...
TWiT 846: I Love You Zune Much - New Mac chips, new Pixel 6, Proton Mail's big win, Squid Game rakes it in
October 25, 2021 02:49 - 2 hours - 1.92 GB VideoI Love You Zune Much - New Mac chips, new Pixel 6, Proton Mail's big win, Squid Game rakes it in Samsung now lets you customize your own Galaxy Z Flip 3. Pixel 6: Everything to know about Google's newest phone. Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro finally bring new camera hardware in addition to software. Intel slipped—and its future now depends on making everyone else's chips. If The Arm Deal Fails, NVIDIA Is Fine, But Arm May Struggle. Apple announces 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook P...
TWiT 845: They'll Still Be Your Neighbors Tomorrow - Hardware event preview, HTC Vive Flow, Squid Game success
October 18, 2021 00:47 - 2 hours - 2.28 GB VideoHardware event preview, HTC Vive Flow, Squid Game success Unleashed Apple Event Focusing on New Macs to Take Place on October 18. MacBook Pro Display With Notch Shown in Alleged Photo Leak. Errol Morris Interrotron. In-person versus remote conversations online. Pixel Fall Launch: Everything to expect at the Pixel 6 keynote. 'Pixel Pass' allegedly bundles Pixel 6, Google Fi, YouTube Premium, and more under one bill. Samsung announces Unpacked 2 event for Wednesday, Oct 20th, right af...
TWiT 844: Christina Needs It - FB's Horrible Week, Surface Laptop Studio Review, TikTok Masters the Algorithm
October 11, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 2.32 GB VideoFacebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company's misleading efforts on 60 Minutes. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Were Down: Here's What to Know. Update about the October 4th outage. Facebook and its apps suffer another outage. Mark Zuckerberg - I wanted to share a note I wrote to... 1 Billion TikTok Users Understand What Congress Doesn't. Windows 11 review: The start of a new era. Here's the story behind the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and how its creator thinks this time i...
TWiT 843: A Liar Who Delivers - Facebook meets 60 Minutes, what Finsta is, Rivian R1T first look, Holmes trial
October 04, 2021 00:41 - 2 hours - 2.36 GB VideoFacebook meets 60 Minutes, what is Finsta? Rivian R1T first look, Holmes trial This is Facebook's internal research on the mental health effects of Instagram. Sen. Blumenthal: "Will you commit to ending Finsta?" Facebook is hitting the brakes on Instagram for kids. Astro home robot and more announced. Leaked Documents Show How Amazon's Astro Robot Tracks Everything You Do. Hear That? It's Your Voice Being Taken for Profit. Amazon is now accepting your applications for its home surve...
TWiT 842: The Ivermectin of Smartphones - Crackdown in China, Surface Duo 2, end of magazines, Peter Thiel
September 27, 2021 00:46 - 2 hours - 2.2 GB VideoCrackdown in China, Surface Duo 2, end of magazines, Peter Thiel What technology has brought since the '80s. Are today's students aware of how much technology has changed since the '80s? We the Media: Grassroots Journalism By the People, For the People New edition by Dan Gillmor. The importance of blogs and the state of blogs now. Facebook: The Inside Story by Steven Levy. How much has Mark Zuckerberg evolved since the beginning of Facebook? Facebook to testify on kids' safety as la...
TWiT 841: Dancing Bullwinkle - iPhone 13, iPad Mini, Microsoft Surface preview, Inspiration4
September 20, 2021 01:33 - 2 hours - 2.33 GB VideoiPhone 13, iPad Mini, Microsoft Surface preview, Inspiration4 The Moose and the Showgirl. Arctic Adventure! Apple's iPhone 13 sports better battery and improved cameras, starting at $799. Apple unveils redesigned iPad Mini with an 8.3-inch display and 5G connectivity. Apple Watch Series 7 delivers larger screens and more durability. iPhone 13's cinematic mode will let you manipulate focus like a pro. Tim Cook Faces Surprising Employee Unrest at Apple. Supply chains, labor costs, co...
TWiT 840: Princess Peach 3-Frame Vine Jump - Apple event preview, Apple vs. Epic, Proton gets Tim Berners-Lee
September 13, 2021 00:18 - 2 hours - 2.27 GB VideoApple event preview, Apple vs. Epic, Proton gets Tim Berners-Lee Remembering 9/11. Apple must allow other forms of in-app purchase, rules judge in Epic v. Apple. Texas governor signs bill prohibiting social media giants from blocking users based on viewpoint. Apple Event Announced: 'California Streaming' on September 14 With iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 Expected. Why the iPhone 13 Mini could be Apple's last Mini for a while. Google Pixel 6 teaser gives first real-world look a...
TWiT 839: A Faster Horse - Apple's CSAM reversal, Big Tech pushback in Texas, a spying Lightning cable
September 05, 2021 23:45 - 2 hours - 2.17 GB VideoApple's CSAM reversal, Big Tech pushback in Texas, a spying Lightning cable Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features. Benefits of Apple's Image Abuse Scanning Outweigh Risks. Apple keeps shutting down employee-run surveys on pay equity. Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments. Report suggests that an 'ad' for Microsoft Teams may have broken the Windows 11 desktop and taskbar. Broadcasters Score Big Legal Win Aga...
TWiT 838: Crowbar and a Foot - OnlyFans about-face, Tim Cook 10th anniversary, Elizabeth Holmes trial
August 30, 2021 05:29 - 2 hours - 2.16 GB VideoOnlyFans about-face, Tim Cook 10th anniversary, Elizabeth Holmes trial First Look at Leo's Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The All-Seeing "i": Apple Just Declared War on Your Privacy. EU agency advises against using search & browsing history for credit scores. From Pearl to Pegasus: Bahraini Government Hacks Activists with NSO Group Zero-Click iPhone Exploits. T-Mobile Hacker Who Stole Data on 50 Million Customers: 'Their Security Is Awful'. Norton and Avast are merging i...
TWiT 837: The Mullet Office - T-Mobile hack, OnlyFans policy change, Cloudflare DDoS, Tesla's humanoid robot
August 23, 2021 03:07 - 2 hours - 2.05 GB VideoT-Mobile hack, OnlyFans policy change, Cloudflare DDoS, Tesla's humanoid robot T-Mobile Investigating Claims of Massive Customer Data Breach. Why there are so many different cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin Knocks on Door of $50,000 After Rising Above Resistance. OnlyFans shares its new policy banning sexually explicit content. @PostCultRev: A lot of people are getting the OnlyFans story wrong... Court: CA's Prop. 22 on Uber, Lyft drivers unconstitutional. End of the line for Uber. After ...
TWiT 836: Brian's OS - IBM's PC turns 40, Senate plan to open Apple's App Store, where Countach got its name
August 15, 2021 23:53 - 2 hours - 2.22 GB VideoIBM's PC turns 40, Senate plan to open Apple's App Store, where Countach got its name Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 unveiled: This wedge is a hybrid. "Blue" hydrogen is worse for the climate than coal, study says. The real reason everyone hates Apple's child porn idea (it has nothing to do with privacy). Apple and Google Are Gearing Up to Fight a New App Store Bill. TikTok overtakes Facebook as world's most downloaded app. Beige Against the Machine: The IBM PC turns 40 August 1...
TWiT 835: A Straw Man Without Legs - Apple's proposed CSAM protections, Google Pixel 6, Firefox declines
August 09, 2021 04:11 - 2 hours - 2.32 GB VideoApple's proposed CSAM protections, Google Pixel 6, Firefox declines Apple explains how iPhones will scan photos for child-sexual-abuse images. Daring Fireball: Apple's New 'Child Safety' Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope. Pixel 6 Preview: Google Confirms Its First Smartphone Chip. Google Pixel 5A Launching Later This Month at $450. Google Tensor debuts on the new Pixel 6 this fall. Google+ class action starts paying out $2.15 for G+ privacy violations. How Biden's E.V. Plan Could ...
TWiT 834: Bimbo Squalo - Blizzard mess, China tech crackdown, quarterly earnings, Rickroll hits 1 billion
August 02, 2021 02:25 - 2 hours - 2.26 GB VideoBimbo Squalo - Blizzard mess, China tech crackdown, quarterly earnings, Rickroll hits 1 billion Review: A deep new history of Tesla takes the shine off Elon Musk. Apple Watch lead Kevin Lynch reportedly transferred to 'Apple Car' team. Apple's Mac and iPad sales break quarterly records. Facial recognition technology faces a crackdown in China. Why is China smashing its tech industry? Kotick apologizes for the "tone deaf" response, promises action following a lawsuit. Inside The Cosb...
TWiT 833: Herbs of Providence - Billionaires in space, Right to Repair, Akamai outage, NSO Spyware
July 26, 2021 00:28 - 2 hours - 2.21 GB VideoBillionaires in space, Right to Repair, Akamai outage, NSO Spyware Amazon's New World is reportedly bricking RTX 3090 cards. Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts, US says. Report Finds Big Telecom Spends $320,000 on Lobbying Every Day. The FTC Votes Unanimously to Enforce Right to Repair. iFixit CEO names and shames tech giants for right to repair obstruction. Framework | The Framework Laptop is now shipping, and press reviews. Alexa finally gets a masculine-soundin...
TWiT 832: Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit Amet - Windows 365, Windows on iPad
July 18, 2021 23:05 - 2 hours - 2 GB VideoWindows 365, Windows on iPad Targets of spyware revealed Retail stores packed with unchecked Facial Recognition So Long, Twitter Fleets Twitter for iOS now lets you edit (who can reply to your old) tweets Running Windows 3.1 and TRS-80 emulation on an iPad! Facebook Has Fired Dozens Over Abusing Access to User Data, New Book Says Surgeon General's Warning for Facebook Social Warming (book) Windows 365 puts PCs in the cloud The new Steam Deck for Gaming Lots of apps use your pers...
TWiT 831: Do You Even Rocket, Bro? - Branson in Space, Amazon, Kaseya Hack
July 12, 2021 01:03 - 2 hours - 2.16 GB VideoBranson in Space, Amazon, Kaseya Hack GitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmer AI voice actors sound more human than ever—and are ready to hire Trump Sues Facebook, Twitter & YouTube, Claiming His Own Government Violated The Constitution Larry Magid: Trump's misguided social media lawsuit (mercurynews.com) Hello! You've Been Referred Here Because You're Wrong About Section 230 Of The Communications Decency Act Richard Branson and Crew React To Space Flight Blue Origin Tweets about "...
TWiT 830: Meat Us in Singapore - Amazon and the FTC, REvil ransomware, GitHub Copilot, Pokémon Go
July 04, 2021 01:47 - 2 hours - 1.96 GB VideoAmazon and the FTC, REvil ransomware, GitHub Copilot, Pokémon Go FTC votes to expand antitrust enforcement powers FTC charges computer chip supplier Broadcom with illegal monopolization Amazon Wants FTC Chair Khan Recused Over Past Criticism The Jeff Bezos Paradox Amazon Primed Andy Jassy to Be CEO. Can He Keep What Jeff Bezos Built? Amazon Revises Corporate Values Days Before Bezos Steps Down REvil ransomware hits 200 companies in MSP supply-chain attack Supermarket chain Coop cl...
TWiT 829: You Don't Even Get a Beanie Baby! - Windows 11 unveiled, China bans Bitcoin mining, gig app for intel gathering
June 28, 2021 01:23 - 2 hours - 1.83 GB VideoWindows 11 unveiled - can your PC run it? China bans Bitcoin and other crypto mining, gig app for open-source intel gathering, and more. Microsoft makes Windows 11 official, and it's coming this fall. Microsoft will let devs keep every penny their Windows app makes — unless it's a game. Fret not, you can sideload Android APKs directly onto Windows 11. Will your PC run Windows 11? Even Microsoft can't say for sure. Windows 11 will integrate Chat from Microsoft Teams in the Taskbar. Ne...
TWiT 828: Space Space Space Space - Five Anti-Big Tech bills, Windows 11 leak, WWW as an NFT, Right to repair
June 21, 2021 03:48 - 2 hours - 2.03 GB VideoFive Anti-Big Tech bills, Windows 11 leak, WWW as an NFT, Right to repair Read The Five Big Tech Bills Congress Just Introduced. Lina Khan Named F.T.C. Chair by Biden. Pros and Cons of Amazon's Sidewalk Network. Plus, How to Opt Out. Will Apple Mail threaten the newsletter boom? A top tech journalist shares the pitch deck he uses to sell ads on his Substack newsletter and podcast. Windows 11 leak reveals new UI, Start menu, and more. We investigated whether digital contact trac...
TWiT 827: Weather Balloons and Swamp Gas - WWDC highlights, Big Tech regulation, flying cars
June 14, 2021 00:16 - 2 hours - 2.22 GB VideoWWDC highlights, Big Tech regulation, flying cars Apple Lists 'M1X MacBook Pro' in YouTube Tags for WWDC Keynote Video. Rene picks privacy and extensibility as his favorite announcements during WWDC. WWDC 2021: macOS Monterey further blurs lines between Mac, Catalyst, and iPad apps. Jason picks Unified platform and Mac shortcuts as his favorite announcements during WWDC. WWDC 2021: I love it when a platform comes together. iOS 15 and macOS Monterey — Apple's walled garden just got ev...
TWiT 826: Zuckerberg's Lily White Shins - WWDC preview, hacking Tamagotchi, Nigeria suspends Twitter
June 07, 2021 05:45 - 2 hours - 2.12 GB VideoWWDC preview, hacking Tamagotchi, Nigeria suspends Twitter El Salvador looks to become the world's first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Hacking Group Anonymous Issue Veiled Threat to Elon Musk Over Crypto Market Trolling. USA Today resists FBI subpoena seeking data of those who read story on agents' shooting. Amazon Prime Day is June 21 and June 22. meh: A new deal every day at midnight. Huawei launches its own operating system on smartphones in challenge to Google Android...
TWiT 825: Doin' Tweets - Rideshare surges, Ford F-150 Lightning, Amazon antitrust
May 31, 2021 01:31 - 2 hours - 1.88 GB VideoRideshare surges, Ford F-150 Lightning, Amazon antitrust Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.5 billion Uber and Lyft Surges: What to Know McDonald's in Illinois Offering Free iPhones to New Recruits Amazon Introduces Tiny 'ZenBooths' for Stressed-Out Warehouse Workers Amazon sued by DC attorney general on antitrust grounds Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors Helium Networking Paris's article: More State AGs Considering Antitrust Action Agains...
TWiT 824: Ask Shatner's Ghost - Google IO recap, Windows 10X gets dumped, Bitcoin collapse, Twitter verified
May 23, 2021 20:29 - 2 hours - 2.43 GB VideoGoogle IO recap, Windows 10X gets dumped, Bitcoin collapse, Twitter verified LaMDA: our breakthrough conversation technology. Google made AI language the centerpiece of I/O while ignoring its troubled past at the company. DeepMind reportedly lost a yearslong bid to win more independence from Google. Google's Project Starline Videoconference Tech Wants to Turn You Into a Hologram. Android 12 preview: First Look at Google's Radical New Design. Google and Samsung unite to reboot Android...
TWiT 823: My Sequel Injection - Colonial Pipeline ransom, Pixel 6 leaks, Biden's Venmo, Twitter Blue
May 17, 2021 01:56 - 2 hours - 2.19 GB VideoColonial Pipeline ransom, Pixel 6 leaks, Biden's Venmo, Twitter Blue Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom. Elliptic Follows the Bitcoin Ransoms Paid by Colonial Pipeline and Other DarkSide Ransomware Victims. Old photos fuel misinformation around gas shortages. Apple robbed the mob's bank. More about Apple's walled garden. Amazon Sidewalk launches June 8 with support for Tile trackers. Dan talks about his experience covering Qanon for CBS News. What to expect ...
TWiT 822: Five Pounds of Mortadella - Facebook Oversight Board, Google vs. Roku, Epic vs. Apple, Musk on SNL
May 10, 2021 00:49 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoFacebook Oversight Board, Google vs. Roku, Epic vs. Apple, Musk on SNL SNL and Elon Musk: Dogecoin takes center stage. What's wrong with Doge? 'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin explains why she's releasing a 'purr-ency' crypto coin. Oversight Board upholds former President Trump's suspension, finds Facebook failed to impose a proper penalty. Twitter account sharing posts from Trump's new blog is already banned. Fortnite made more than $9 billion in revenue in its first two years. Appl...
TWiT 821: Bring in the Privacy Pod - Big quarter for big tech, AirTags and privacy, Resident Evil 3 speedrun
May 03, 2021 00:42 - 2 hours - 2.19 GB VideoBig quarter for big tech, AirTags and privacy, Resident Evil 3 speedrun 'A Perfect Positive Storm': Bonkers Dollars for Big Tech. EU Charges Apple With App Store Antitrust Violations in Spotify Case. Apple Signals Hot Streak to Continue as Sales, Profit Surge. Apple releases iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and watchOS 7.4, allowing Apple Watch owners to unlock with Face ID while wearing a mask. Apple AirTags could enable domestic abuse in terrifying ways. Bitcoin Industry Grapples With Age-Ol...