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Tech News Weekly 281: Did Elon Musk Dissolve Twitter?
April 13, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 967 MB VideoNitisha Pahwa of Slate stops by the show to talk about Twitter as a company is no more and instead, Twitter Inc. has been merged into a new entity called X Corp. Mikah talks about HBO rebranding its online streaming service, HBO Max, into just 'Max' and the changes that come with this rebranding. Taylor Lorenz of The Washington Post chats with Mikah and Jason about Substack rolling out a new feature called Notes, which functions similarly to Twitter. Finally, Jason talks about some "thir...
This Week in Google 711: Full Throttle Democracy
April 12, 2023 20:12 - 2 hours - 1.99 GB VideoGoogle is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices. Google ending Works with Nest & Dropcam support, Nest Secure owners getting free ADT system. The Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summer. Google Home's latest update provides more control over your smart appliances. Google confirms pricing plans for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Discover more than 800 free TV channels with Google TV. The Unintended Consequences of Internet Regulation. The importance of d...
All About Android 625: Google Then Launcher
April 11, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 1.11 GB VideoGoogle is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when phone is turned off. Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data. Google Play announces that it will require developers to provide a way for users to delete their accounts/data. Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps. Reduce uninstalls for your app with auto-archive. @MishaalRahman: Uhhh, Google Pay seems just to be randomly giving users free money right now. @Misha...
Tech News Weekly 247: Hands-On With Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4
August 11, 2022 21:29 - 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...
TWiT News 384: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2022
August 10, 2022 16:31 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoAt Galaxy Unpacked August 2022, Samsung unveils its next generation of foldable smartphones with the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, as well as the Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds and the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro smartwatches. Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
All About Android 590: Google Talks RCS and Apple
August 10, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 1.32 GB VideoInterview with Jan Jedrzejowicz, Head of Product Management for Messages at Google Topics include the Get the Message campaign, what Apple stands to gain from supporting RCS, whether an RCS API is in the pipeline, and the struggles of spam in RCS. @MishaalRahman: Google is working to bring Game Dashboard out of SystemUIGoogle and into Google Play Services. This is likely to make the feature available to non-Pixel devices, though I can't confirm that yet. @MishaalRahman: Samsung is workin...
Tech News Weekly 246: AirPods Pro vs Pixel Buds Pro
August 04, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 589: The Good and Bad of React Native
August 03, 2022 05:10 - 1 hour - 1.18 GB VideoAndroid 13 likely getting a September launch. @AndroidDev: Privacy and transparency are core values in the Android community. We heard your feedback that you find the app permissions section in Google Play useful, and we've decided to reinstate it. Samsung's "repair mode" lets technicians look at your phone, not your data. Asus' compact Zenfone 9 comes with incredible gimbal-like camera stabilization. Official page: go down to "Big on sharpness" to see a rendering of how the camera unit...
Tech News Weekly 245: Net Neutrality's Next Chance
July 28, 2022 20:59 - 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...
All About Android 588: Android's Boss Girl Stage
July 27, 2022 05:46 - 1 hour - 1.46 GB VideoYou can make your new Pixel look like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Android 13 Beta 4.1 Released for Pixel Phones. Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 while touting nearly 10 million foldables sold last year. This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 price leak might disappoint you. Huyen shows off her last feature from Trello. Google's Pixel 6a is Proof Mid-Range Can Feel Premium. Google's trade-in values for older Pixels skyrocket when buying the Pixel 6a. Nothing Phone (1) ...
This Week in Tech 885: St Jeff's Memorial Hospital
July 24, 2022 21:18 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoAmazon Buys One Medical, Google Glass AR, Netflix Ad-Supported Twitter-Musk trial on $44 billion deal set to begin in October after Musk loses effort to delay Snap shares plunge 25% on disappointing second-quarter results and plans to slow hiring House panel advances landmark federal data privacy bill Fad or frenzy, BeReal is having a real moment right now Amazon is buying primary care tech provider One Medical for $3.9B OpenAI expands access to DALL-E 2, its powerful image-generating...
Tech News Weekly 244: Chiplets: The Future of Computing
July 21, 2022 21:29 - 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 $...
This Week in Google 673: Swipe Right For Schmuck
July 21, 2022 02:39 - 2 hours - 2.41 GB VideoGoogle Begins Publicly Testing Its AR Glasses. Not paywalled: Google reportedly pauses hiring for two weeks to 'review our headcount needs'. TikTok Begins Layoffs as Part of Potentially Far-Reaching 'Reorganization' Plan. HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook PC. New Pixelbooks were confirmed at Google I/O 2022, and we all missed it. How I revived three ancient computers with ChromeOS Flex. Ant got a new Pixel 6. Twitter-Musk trial on $44 billion deal set to begin in October after Musk ...
Security Now 880: RetBleed
July 20, 2022 02:14 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoPicture of the Week. The Rolling Pwn, take II. The great IPv4 Address Space Depletion. Confronting Reality in Cyberspace: Foreign Policy for a Fragmented Internet. Facebook has started encrypting its link URLs. Crack iOS 16's "Lockdown Mode", earn $2 million. ClearView AI faces some new headwind. Ransomware gangs are getting into the searchable database game, too... Roskomnadzor strikes again! Last Tuesday's Patches. SpinRite. Closing The Loop. RetBleed. We invite you to read o...
All About Android 587: Dog Days of Android
July 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB VideoNova Launcher acquired, Snapdragon W5+, Samsung Unpacked 2022, ad blockers, and more. Final Android 13 Beta update, official release is next! The Final Android 13 Beta is Here. Google introduces new in-app purchase policy for EEA users. Google Play hides app permissions in favor of developer-written descriptions. The first Wear OS smartwatch with Snapdragon W5+ will be from Mobvoi. @evleaks: All the features of the Snapdragon W5+. Montblanc offers a good look at Wear OS 3 witho...
Tech News Weekly 243: The Uber Files
July 14, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 586: The Exploding RDLE Economy
July 13, 2022 05:46 - 1 hour - 1.2 GB VideoNothing Has Officially Launched its Phone, and It's Too Bad It's Not Coming to The U.S. The most annoying part of watching HDR content on Android could be getting a fix. How SDR dimming will help Android blend an SDR UI with HDR video. One city is urging taxi drivers against slapping five phones on their dashboards. Galaxy S23 reportedly ditching Exynos chips, going for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 worldwide. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro leak out in official renders. Asus' leaked Zenf...
All About Android 584: The HTC Footnote
June 29, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 1.26 GB VideoNothing Lives Up to Its Name, Hypes Up Nothing. Nothing Phone (1) isn't coming to the United States at launch. Android 13 Beta 3.3 rolls out to Pixel with Wi-Fi and other connectivity fixes, more. Google hatches the Android 13 easter egg and it's literally all the emoji. Google I/O 2012 set a high-water mark for innovative hardware that has yet to be approached again. OSOM OV1 is dead, now a crypto-focused smartphone called the 'Solana Saga'. HTC's smartphone division limps on with me...
Security Now 877: The "Hertzbleed" Attack
June 28, 2022 21:56 - 2 hours - 1.93 GB VideoPicture of the Week. Errata: Firefox's "Total Cookie Protection" 3rd Party FIDO2 Authenticators Germany's not buying the EU's proposal which subverts encryption The Conti Gang have finally pulled the last plug Log4J and Log4Shell is alive and well The '311' emergency number proposal 56 Insecure-By-Design Vulnerabilities "Long Story Short" Closing The Loop The "Hertzbleed" Attack We invite you to read our show notes at https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-877-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson a...
Tech News Weekly 240: Meta Prototypes Our VR Future
June 23, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 583: The Nothing Parade
June 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 1.31 GB VideoNearby Unlock might let you get into your Android phone with your Wear OS watch. Here's an animation found within Google Play Services that illustrates this "Nearby Unlock" feature. Android 13's clipboard overlay will soon dedicate a button to Nearby Share. Google rolls out Android 13 Beta 3.2 to Pixel with several bug fixes. @MishaalRahman: The back-to-home animation, which is part of the overall 'predictive back navigation' feature, now properly shows a preview of the home screen when...
Tech News Weekly 239: 3 + 2 = Web5?
June 16, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 582: Phantom Touch Problems
June 15, 2022 04:25 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoAndroid 13 Inches Even Closer to Launch with Its Third Beta. Some large screens can get Beta 3, can go to Beta Partners page to find out. Here's everything new in Android 13 Beta 3. Google's getting rid of SafetyNet Attestation, but the root and ROM crowd shouldn't celebrate yet. UK will not copy EU demand for common charging cable. Qualcomm's super-expensive Snapdragon Insiders phone isn't getting its expected updates. Nothing will launch its debut smartphone on July 12th. New Nothi...
Tech News Weekly 238: EU Charges Forth With USB-C
June 09, 2022 21:29 - 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. ...
All About Android 581: Duo Meets Meet
June 08, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 1.02 GB VideoNew for Pixel: Music videos, vaccine cards and more. Pixel June 2022 update isn't just about new features — it brings plenty of bug fixes, too. pocket operator for Pixel. Android 12 Beta Program ends with QPR3, Pixel phones will automatically be unenrolled. Google disables RCS ads in India following rampant spam by businesses. USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU 'by autumn 2024'. Someone says they bought a Pixel 7 Pro prototype on Facebook Marketplace. Someone used the ...
All About Android 580: Palooza-palooza
June 01, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoAlleged Pixel 7 prototype hits eBay months ahead of the phone's official release. Google Pixel 7 Prototype - 128GB - Stormy Black (Unlocked). A mysterious high-end Pixel phone may be in the works. 5 things the Google Pixel Ultra needs to succeed. Google reportedly further postpones the foldable Pixel phone. Source: Pixel Watch battery life is expected to last a day. Likely Google Pixel tablet gets USI certification and stylus support. Nothing Phone (1) to come with transparent design...
Tech News Weekly 236: Apple's Malicious Compliance
May 26, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 579: The Case of the Yellowing Case
May 25, 2022 04:36 - 1 hour - 1.16 GB VideoGoogle backtracks on legacy GSuite account shutdown, won't take user emails. Google puts Tinder ban on hold pending yet another Play Billing lawsuit. End The Google Tax. Epic Games' Bandcamp temporarily wins right to use its own payments system on Google Play. Material You on Android 12 awarded prestigious iF Gold Design Award. Galaxy Z Flip 3: iF Gold Award 2022. Amazon's new Fire 7 tablet finally has a USB-C port. Amazon's updating the foundation of Fire OS to something a bit more ...
Tech News Weekly 235: Content Moderation in the Crosshairs
May 19, 2022 21:29 - 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...
All About Android 578: Google IO 2022 Recap
May 18, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 1.53 GB VideoWhat was it like to be Shoreline for Google IO this year? Android 13 Beta 2 released during IO! Here's everything new in Android 13 Beta 2. Migrate an app that uses unsupported back navigation APIs to platform APIs. Android Auto is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover. Google TV is Getting a Neat Picture-in-Picture Mode. Google Adopts 10-Step Skin Tone Scale to Teach Diversity to Its AI. Google unveils new Results About You page, ecosystem-wide Google Account Safety Status. Google Pixel 6...
TWiT News 381: Google I/O 2022 Keynote
May 11, 2022 22:25 - 2 hours - 1.92 GB VideoGoogle presents the Google I/O Keynote, unveiling improvements in Google Maps, Google Workspace, Google Assistant, and tools for fighting skin color bias with the Monk Skin Tone Scale. Google also announces virtual credit cards in Chrome, demos new AI capabilities with LaMDA and PaLM, previews new features for Android 13 with Google Wallet, Emergency SOS, and more. Google ends the keynote by showing off upcoming hardware with the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watc...
All About Android 577: Motorola Rolla
May 11, 2022 05:21 - 1 hour - 1.52 GB VideoAndroid teases messaging, cross-device updates, and more news at Google I/O 2022. Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech. How to Watch and What to Expect From Google I/O 2022. Apple, Google, and Microsoft want to kill the password with "Passkey" standard. Sharp Aquos R7 launches w/ huge 1-inch 47.2MP sensor, 240Hz AMOLED display. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 'Pro' gets further confirmation through codename leak. Photos of Motorola's third-gen foldable Raz...
Tech News Weekly 233: Big Tech Reacts to Roe v. Wade
May 05, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 1010 MB VideoGovernor Gavin Newsom of California has signed an executive order regarding the regulation of cryptocurrency in the state. With the Supreme Court's potential Roe v. Wade ruling around the corner, Big Tech is responding. Sonos will reportedly launch a virtual assistant of its own aimed at voice controls for music. Vinyl gets an upgrade to aluminum and lacquer. First, Ben Pimentel of Protocol stops by to discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new executive order aimed at cryptocurrency regul...
All About Android 576: She Self Shares by the Sea Shore
May 04, 2022 04:34 - 1 hour - 1.46 GB VideoGoogle previews I/O 2022 schedule, 'What's new' keynotes, and sessions. 6 Google I/O 2022 streams to watch even if you're not a developer. 10 years on, Google Glass is still a Google I/O high point. How Android 13 could make back navigation more seamless. Android 13 predictive back navigation sounds like trouble for custom launchers. Nearby Share now lets you move files across all your Android devices hassle-free. Google Play system updates for May bring Nearby Share to self, Google H...
Tech News Weekly 232: Snap Pixy Takes to the Skies
April 28, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoFaiz Siddiqui from the Washington Post walks through Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and how its also impacting his other businesses. Dan Moren from Six Colors details Apple's Self Service Repair kit for iPhone users and who the kit is likely to appeal most to. Jason and Mikah share their thoughts on Snap's new Pixy drone and whether Snap hardware products are too limited to ever see mass adoption. Mikah sheds light on the machinations that drive the iPhone's autocorrect system and how t...
All About Android 575: There's Gotta Be a Better Way
April 27, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 1.34 GB VideoAndroid 13 Beta 1 is available for Pixel phones and you can download it now. Google just made it easier to try Android 13 on your non-Pixel phone. Android 13 fixes one of the worst things about controlling your smart home. Android 13 Beta 1 just quadrupled its Material You theme options. Android 13's squiggly media player dances to the music with you. Android 13 Beta 1 adds a handy clipboard overlay that lets you edit what you copy. Dockable Nest Hub rumors pick up speed with new Andr...
Tech News Weekly 231: CNN+ Is Shutting Down
April 21, 2022 23:29 - 1 hour - 945 MB VideoSales software and video-conferencing applications turn to computer vision for more insight into impact. Netflix is facing a stock drop after it announced plans to tackle poor subscription rates. Just a few weeks after its launch, CNN+ is reportedly shutting down. "BeReal." is a new social media platform that encourages authenticity. First, Kate Kaye of Protocol stops by to discuss emotion A.I. and sentiment analysis. The two technologies are often conflated, but Kaye argues the two are di...
All About Android 574: Recycled By Google
April 20, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 1.27 GB VideoAndroid 13 is getting location privacy indicator (similar to the Camera and Mic ones we saw in Android 12) Nearby Share is going to get a "self-share" mode to share files quickly with other devices logged into the same Google account Android 13 might get a combined setting page called "Security & Privacy", Mishaal could see it, says it isn't functional quite yet Google Pay will remain the branding for contactless payments, but digital cards may be branded as... wait for it... Wallet. An...
Tech News Weekly 230: Musk's Offer To Buy Twitter
April 14, 2022 21:29 - 52 minutes - 798 MB VideoImran Ahmed from the Center For Countering Digital Hate talks about the negligence of Instagram in protecting women from misogynistic harassment via direct message on the platform. Owen Thomas from Protocol walks through the possibilities facing Twitter in light of Elon Musks' offer to buy the company. Owen Thomas sticks around to shed light on the Dorsey tweet NFT that sold for millions in 2021 and is now struggling to bring in six figures in 2022. Mikah's story of the week shows how CN...
All About Android 573: Essential Home Returns
April 13, 2022 05:10 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoLatest Android 12 QPR3 Beta includes fix for Dirty Pipe exploit on Pixel 6. Unlimited Google Photos backup returns as exclusive Google One tier for T-Mobile customers. Google joins Samsung in working with iFixit on a self-repair program. Essential's never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display. Essential Inc never released smart speaker prototype unique. The Vivo X Fold has a fingerprint reader on both screens. Exclusive: OnePlus working on its first f...
Tech News Weekly 229: Twitter's Embed Mess
April 07, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoAlong with plans for an edit button and Elon Musk joining its board, Twitter made another change recently: It changed the way deleted Tweets appear in embeds. OpenAI revealed the latest iteration of its AI-generated art engine, DALL•E 2. Reddit brought back its collaborative internet art piece, Reddit Place. Big Tech has a lot to say about the Senate's American Innovation and Choice Online Act. First, Kevin Marks of Microformats shares details about Twitter's embedded Tweets. The company n...
All About Android 572: Dual Wielding eSIMs
April 06, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 1.41 GB VideoGoogle looks to be building Bluetooth tracker detection directly into Android. Google's patented solution to an eSIM limitation is coming to Android 13. Samsung Is Making It a Lot Easier to Repair Your Galaxy Smartphone. Google's April Pixel update includes wireless charging fixes for Pixel 6 phones. The OnePlus 10 Pro Is a Perfectly Respectable Third Choice in the Android Wars. Motorola's Edge+ Is Capable, but Its Camera Can't Compete. Xiaomi's 12 Pro Is a Great Android Phone, but Yo...
Tech News Weekly 228: Not So Wyze
March 31, 2022 21:59 - 57 minutes - 902 MB VideoAnt and Jason ponder what the NFL+ streaming service might look like and if it can compare to the Sunday Ticket. Author David Kushner talks about his investigation into virtual kidnapping and its traumatic and monetary impact on its victims. LinkedIn is filled with AI-generated fake profiles in an attempt to aid in recruiting and it is definitely against the platform's rules. Wyze is facing significant backlash after it failed to share a major vulnerability with its Wyze Cam family for t...
All About Android 571: Android 13 For Smart Displays
March 30, 2022 04:53 - 1 hour - 1.13 GB VideoHow Google is quietly building Android 13 for smart displays. Source: Google working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor for 2022. Android 13 deep dive: Every change up to DP2, is thoroughly documented. Android 13 will add a setting to throttle Internet speeds. GSMA: The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2021. NOTHING'S FIRST SMARTPHONE IS AIMED AT APPLE, NOT ONEPLUS. Xiaomi's latest phones face Geekbench delisting amid app throttling controversy. @jfpoole: Her...
Tech News Weekly 227: The Fall of Lapsus$
March 24, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 977 MB VideoMikah shares what the video game that was approved by the FDA to be prescribed for children with ADHD looks like and what it could mean for the games industry. Joseph Cox from VICE has been following the Lapsus$ extortion group for a while and shares his insight into their activity and how it led to some major arrests right before show time. iFixit tore down the new Mac Studio and Mikah details why those solid state drives aren't easily swappable for just anyone. Jason summarizes a new r...
All About Android 570: Deepfaking The Moon
March 23, 2022 04:46 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoAndroid 13 preview locks down notifications, adds more to the tablet taskbar. Android 13 Developer Preview 2 hands-on: Top new features. Android 13 continues the proud tradition of Do Not Disturb changes with a full rebrand. Android 13 finally makes it possible to control smart home devices without unlocking your phone. Google I/O 2022 takes place May 11–12 as a virtual event with live keynotes. Sundar Pichai's slightly confusing tweet about it. The Android lawn statues have disappear...
Tech News Weekly 226: Russians Turn to Clubhouse
March 17, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 990 MB VideoReviewing Apple's new lower-cost iPhone, the iPhone SE. Meta (Facebook) plans to add new parental supervision controls to its Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) headset. Russians turn to the Clubhouse app for news and information. Automattic shares its vision of the Web by way of WordPress, Tumblr, Pocket Casts, and more. First, Geoffrey Fowler of the Washington Post joins Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's newly announced iPhone SE. While it might not be Apple's flagship phone, t...
All About Android 569: Android Beta-Mageddon
March 16, 2022 05:32 - 1 hour - 1.21 GB VideoGoogle shares a grand vision of tablets surpassing laptop sales, 'tablet-first' Android apps, more. Google releases Android 12 QPR3 Beta 1 to start previewing June's Pixel Feature Drop. Google directly integrating Air Raid Alerts into Android phones in Ukraine. Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced for $999. Samsung Galaxy S22 update now widely available removes performance throttling in apps and games. Samsung's flagship Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets also throttle performance in some...
Tech News Weekly 225: Gig Work Leaves Russia
March 10, 2022 23:29 - 1 hour - 939 MB VideoNikhilesh De from Coindesk shares his thoughts on what President Biden's Executive Order might mean for crypto in the US. Kate Kaye from Protocol talks about how AI is intersecting with the military and how its not always about killer robots. Jason gets Mikah excited for a new molecular drink printer and then bursts the bubble with one huge catch. Mikah talks about how gig work companies are pulling out of Russia and how it impacts citizens more than anyone else. Hosts: Jason Howell and...
All About Android 568: No Twelvel For The Sixel
March 09, 2022 06:37 - 1 hour - 1.22 GB VideoAndroid 12L is official as "Android 12.1," rolling out now to Pixel phones. Android 12L: Hands-on with EVERY new feature and function. New Feature Drop update leaves out Pixel 6, improves Live Caption & Live Translate. Geekbench just banned the last four years of Samsung flagships over throttling debacle. Samsung responds to app-throttling discovery, promises to ship an off switch. OSOM talks about its first phone, ahead of a Q4 release. Carl Pei's Nothing is working on a smartphone. ...