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Tech News Weekly 224: Steam Deck (In the Face)
March 03, 2022 22:46 - 1 hour - 978 MB VideoApple's March 8 event is just around the corner, and the company is rumored to announce a few new products. Valve's Steam Deck is making its way into the hands of pre-order customers and reviewers. Twitter makes its fact-checking service, Birdwatch, available to more people. Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds. First, Rene Ritchie of YouTube.com/reneritchie stops by to give us a preview of Apple's March 8 "Peek Performance" event. The company is expected to announce a new iP...
All About Android 567: The Many F-Words of Android
March 02, 2022 05:07 - 1 hour - 1.22 GB VideoAT&T is trying to take over Google's RCS and users aren't having it Google giving app developers more time to fill the Play Store's Data safety section Google Play is making it maddeningly difficult to tell what's new with your favorite apps The OnePlus 10 Pro is launching globally next month with OxygenOS 12.1, not Unified OS [Update] OnePlus calls off merger between OxygenOS and ColorOS, but they'll still share a codebase Oppo Find X5 series goes official with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, ima...
Tech News Weekly 223: PlayStation VR2 Gets Real
February 24, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 998 MB VideoScott Stein from CNET breaks down the details of Sony's upcoming PlayStation VR2 system and touches on when Apple might release its headset to market. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg tried to track down the owners of Amazon's Astro home robot, and it was really hard! Jason walks through some of the technological threads involved with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mikah wonders if Tumblr's move to offer a paid subscription for its revitalized service will work. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah S...
All About Android 566: Galaxy S22 Ultra on Twosday!
February 23, 2022 06:43 - 1 hour - 1.32 GB VideoGoogle Plans Privacy Changes but Promises to Not Be Disruptive. Android's toothless "Privacy Sandbox" fails to answer iOS tracking limits. Google confirms Pixel 6 Wi-Fi issues, fix coming with March update. From the Editor's Desk: Let's talk about the "Nothing phone". Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra Is Too Much. The Big Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Camera Shoot-Out. Galaxy S22+ Impressions. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 reportedly has an S Pen silo, roughly the same screen sizes. First details o...
Tech News Weekly 222: Android Privacy Sandbox Explained
February 17, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 1010 MB VideoGoogle announces plans to bring its Privacy Sandbox to Android. Retinal implant patients are faced with obsolescence. The Department of Justice creates a cryptocurrency enforcement team. Dymo adds DRM to its thermal printers and paper. First, Ryne Hager from Android Police stops by to explain Google's Privacy Sandbox. The company has announced plans to bring the privacy protections to Android, but it's taking time to get feedback from developers and ad tech experts. Then, Mark Harris of I...
All About Android 565: Android 13... Already?
February 16, 2022 06:23 - 1 hour - 1.19 GB VideoInterview with Gabriel Peal including his time creating Android Auto and the success of Lottie. Here's Everything Coming to Android 13 (So Far). Pixel will be able to stream Android apps to your Chromebook/PC, here's how it works. Android 12L Beta 3 rolling out, including for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. You can run Windows 11 on your phone thanks to Android 13. Google confirms Samsung, OnePlus, and others will use its dynamic color themes on Android 12. Exclusive: Material You-style theming wi...
Tech News Weekly 221: Galaxy Unpacked, UNPACKED!
February 10, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 995 MB VideoFlorence Ion from Gizmodo walks through Samsung's Unpacked 2022 event and shows off the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Dan Moren from Six Colors details how Apple is changing AirTags in light of recent privacy concerns. Jason does an explainer of the EARN IT act, what it aims to achieve, and the collateral damage it's likely to incur. Mikah tells the story of the rapper ad the startup founder who were busted laundering $4.5 billion in Bitcoin. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Florence ...
TWiT News 379: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked February 2022
February 09, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoAt Galaxy Unpacked 2022, Samsung unveils the Galaxy Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, featuring a built-in S Pen, advanced Nightography, and 8K video capabilities. Also announced is the Galaxy Tab S8 series, with the S8 Ultra featuring a 14.6" Super AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. Host: Jason Howell 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 564: Pixel 6 Humblebrag
February 09, 2022 05:44 - 1 hour - 1.57 GB VideoGoogle touts 'quarterly sales record' for Pixel phones after 6 & 6 Pro launch. Google's Pixel 6 'sales record' might have only been moderate YoY growth, suggests analyst data. Pixel 6 and 6 Pro get their first on-time update with Google's February patch. Google Pixel 6 owners report Wi-Fi issues after installing the February 2022 patch. Android 12's customization shortcomings drove me back to third-party launchers and icon packs. The 2022 Moto G Stylus is official with a 50MP camera an...
Tech News Weekly 220: Sony's Destiny With Bungie
February 03, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 904 MB VideoSony decides to buy Bungie, making this acquisition the latest of several high-profile game company acquisitions. Augmented reality real estate companies are probably selling your home. The New York Times acquires hit word game Wordle. Meta's stock takes a huge tumble after its earnings report shows a drop in users. First, Ian Sherr of CNET stops by to talk about Sony's acquisition of Bungie, the game company behind Destiny. Sherr shares his thoughts on this acquisition in light of Microso...
This Week in Google 649: Tone Deaf and Loud
February 03, 2022 04:09 - 2 hours - 2.35 GB VideoBig Quarter for Pixel 6, Spotify's platform rules, too late for Android tablets? Hosts: Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, Ant Pruitt, and Jason Howell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google/episodes/649 Sponsors: hackerrank.com/TWIG ourcrowd.com/twig twit.cachefly.com
All About Android 563: Android Tablets Are Cool Again
February 02, 2022 05:11 - 1 hour - 1.22 GB VideoThe ambitious Android tablet option Google tossed away. Google believes 'Android Tablets' are 'future of computing' w/ an Android cofounder part of push. Hands-on: Google's Entertainment Space has potential when paired with the right Android tablet. 'Google Kids Space' is an end-to-end family experience for Android tablets. iMessage Reactions Going Live in Google Messages. Android Auto Might Be Getting a Much-Needed Makeover. Android Auto: il mirroring in arrivo ufficialmente? Le novi...
Security Now 856: The "Topics" API
February 02, 2022 03:36 - 2 hours - 1.97 GB VideoPicture of the Week. Apple eliminates 0-days from iOS and macOS. Qualys published technical details for PwnKit. Log4Shell hits Ubiquiti. New bug bounties posted by Zerodium. "DrawnApart": A device identification technique based on remote GPU fingerprinting. Sorting Windows Folders to the TOP! Closing the Loop. SpinRite. The "Topics" API. We invite you to read our show notes at https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-856-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to th...
Security Now 856: The “Topics” API
February 02, 2022 03:36 - 2 hours - 1.97 GB VideoPicture of the Week. Apple eliminates 0-days from iOS and macOS. Qualys published technical details for PwnKit. Log4Shell hits Ubiquiti. New bug bounties posted by Zerodium. "DrawnApart": A device identification technique based on remote GPU fingerprinting. Sorting Windows Folders to the TOP! Closing the Loop. SpinRite. The "Topics" API. We invite you to read our show notes at https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-856-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to ...
Tech News Weekly 219: Fast Times at Amazon High
January 27, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 940 MB VideoIssie Lapowsky from Protocol talks about Google's decision to bail on FLoC in favor of Topics. Is it better for privacy? Tonya Riley from Cyberscoop shares the risks associated with IRS.gov's reliance on ID.me's facial scanning system. Amazon brought its logistics prowess to a course at a High School, but are they being critical enough about their own business practices? Google's expired Pixel 3 update schedule is a missed opportunity to gain positive brand affinity at a time when it rea...
All About Android 562: The Ghost of Google Glass
January 26, 2022 04:52 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB Video- It's 2022, and the Surface Duo is finally getting Android 11. - Jetpack Compose is faster and easier to read, more "natural language". - Old news (contest ended in May) but great examples of what people can do in ONE WEEK with Jetpack Compose. - Weather App, Visual Beauty Winner: Weather Scene by Chris Horner. - Speed Winner: WeTrade by Jorge Baños - 2h 43min. - Lyft design system engineer, Alex Lockwood creating components with "a fraction" of the code. - NexiGo Air T2 Wirele...
Tech News Weekly 217: Wordle Clone Calamity
January 13, 2022 21:59 - 1 hour - 1.14 GB VideoAfter taking Google to court over smart speaker patent infringement, Sonos appears to be the victor. Developer James Thomson discusses App Store copycats in the wake of the Wordle clones. Apple's iMessage doesn't use RCS messaging, but Google wants "green bubbles" and "blue bubbles" to play nice. Many experts have penned two open letters — one to Spotify and one to YouTube — regarding the spread of misinformation and disinformation. First, Esper's David Ruddock stops by the show to discuss...
All About Android 559: Chat Politics
January 12, 2022 05:39 - 1 hour - 1.42 GB VideoCES 2022: Better together with Android and beyond. Fast Pair is coming to Google TV, Android TV, and Matter-compatible smart home products. Google is bringing Nearby Share and Fast Pair to Windows PCs. CES 2022: Making the most of your drive with Google. Android Automotive is getting a YouTube app and more control over cars. Chromecast built-in coming to Bose as Google works on headphone auto-switching, spatial audio. Wear OS will soon be able to unlock Chromebooks and Android phones,...
Tech News Weekly 216: What Is Wordle?
January 06, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 934 MB VideoThe Consumer Electronics Show for 2022 is wrapping up and Ian Sherr from CNET walks through some of the highlights from this year's event. Allison Levitsky from Protocol talks about how Silicon Valley's leaders are participating in T-groups to improve their emotional intelligence. Mikah introduces all of us to a new word game called Wordle and we can't stop playing it, so thanks a lot Mikah. Jason gets excited about Sony's shared details around the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. Host...
All About Android 558: A Taste of Android 13 Tiramisu
January 05, 2022 05:49 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoExclusive: This is our first look at Android 13 "Tiramisu" and some of its upcoming features Android 12 January security patch rolling out to Google Pixel, factory images & OTAs live Google pulls the December update for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro The Google Pixel 6 Pro is picking up a new setting for managing ultra-wideband connections Latest Google Pixel update fixes a bug that prevents 911 calls with Teams installed A developer got Android 12 booting on the legendary Samsung Galaxy S III ...
Tech News Weekly 215: Tech News Weekly's Best Interviews of 2021
December 30, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 1.56 GB VideoAn Xbox 360 remaster of Goldeneye 007, how to become Lawyer Cat, a Peloton kerfuffle, TikTok resumes, and more! A lawyer went viral when his courtroom Zoom video placed a kitten in his place. Thomas Smith from Debugger found out how he did it. Jason Howell talks with Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica about the ever-elusive Goldeneye 007 remaster that was developed for the XBOX 360 and then shelved indefinitely and how he got his hands on it. Brianna Wu discusses Peloton's handling of its ...
All About Android 557: Best of 2021
December 28, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour - 1.41 GB VideoJoin Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards on a look back at the best AAA moments of 2021! Moments include: First look at Android 12 leaks. The All About Eve saga. Google Photos free storage goes away. Some All About Android merchandising opportunities. The Email of the Week Avalanche! YouTube Music "Your Likes" Playlist. Apple and RCS. Goodbye "Hey Google" (Sort of) Our top three hall of fame devices! Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Subscribe to All About Android at ...
This Week in Tech 855: Smitten by 2021
December 26, 2021 15:59 - 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...
Tech News Weekly 214: Spilling the Web3 Tea
December 23, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 936 MB VideoJeff John Roberts breaks down the Twitter spat between Jack Dorsey and the Web3 bros and why he believes VC funding goes counter to decentralization. Abrar Al Heeti from CNET talks about the many reasons that TikTok beat out Google as 2021's most popular web domain. Jason looks into the future of lickable screens as well as the developments of text-to-image synthesis using artificial intelligence. Mikah summarizes new documents that show how a large percentage of Amazon Alexa users stopp...
All About Android 556: Biggest News of 2021
December 22, 2021 05:57 - 1 hour - 1.45 GB VideoAndroid 12 - Material You... and... everything else Also sure... Android 12L Samsung now offers four years of security updates to Galaxy phones and tablets. Google only promises three years of Android updates for Pixel 6/6 Pro Fairphone 4 has an incredible 5-year warranty, aims for 6 years of updates. Google shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio Analysts explain how the Apple-Epic court ruling could affect Google Google acquires Fitbit and that is *probably* good...
Tech News Weekly 213: When 911 Doesn't Work
December 16, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 896 MB VideoRene Ritchie walks through some Apple myths that are easy to debunk with a little bit of logic and research. Mishaal Rahman from Esper.io walks through his forensics around the reported 911 call that failed on Android. Jason and Mikah talk through the real world impacts of virtual world sexual harassment. Kevin Purdy from iFixIt shares some of his team's picks for the most interesting device teardowns of 2021. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rene Ritchie, Mishaal Rahman, ...
All About Android 555: The Phones Along the Way
December 15, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 1.19 GB VideoGoogle releases Android 12L Beta 1 for Pixel phones. Android 12L Beta 1: App Pairs replace 'Split screen' on Pixel phones. Android 12L Beta 1: Google brings a new UI and animation to Internet toggle, screen recording. Android 12L suggests Pixel 6 Pro may still get Face Unlock support, but not the $599 Pixel 6. Google Brings Android 12 Features to Low-End Android Go. Google says Pixel repair privacy breach wasn't from employees, new security instructions coming. The Moto Edge X30 is th...
Tech News Weekly 212: Tesla Games the System
December 09, 2021 23:29 - 1 hour - 909 MB VideoTesla gets video games, Instagram's Senate hearing, Anti-work hackers, Echo can spoil Christmas. Karissa Bell from Engadget walks through Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri's testimony to the Senate about the impact of its service on teenage users. Sam Abuelsamid from the Wheel Bearings podcast talks about how video games are becoming easier to play inside of Tesla vehicles and why that's a bad idea. Jason details the Anti-work movement and how hackers are blanketing receipt printers and fax mac...
All About Android 554: Google TV vs. Roku TV
December 08, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoGoogle announces grab bag of new Android features for the end of 2021. Google rolling out Android digital car key support to Pixel 6, Galaxy S21 on select BMWs. Google's latest Pixel Feature drop enables ultra-wideband on Pixel 6 Pro, Now Playing enhancements, and more. Android TV 12 is now available, unclear when it's headed to Chromecast with Google TV. Everything new in Android TV 12: tweaked design, privacy toggles, 'Quick Connect,' more [Gallery]. Google is 'investigating' reports...
Tech News Weekly 211: Square Embraces the Block-chain
December 02, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 903 MB VideoBenjamin Pimentel from Protocol discusses Jack Dorsey's sudden departure from Twitter, Square's rebranding to Block, and how it all goes back to crypto. A former developer for Ubiquiti has been charged in trying to extort Bitcoin from the company in an elaborate scheme that failed because of a VPN glitch. Roger Cheng from CNET walks through his list of some of the biggest tech fails from the year and this time, it's not fun and games like it usually is. Researchers have miniaturized came...
All About Android 553: Shake, Rattle, and Phone
December 01, 2021 06:40 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoBrief Chat with Madona about her experience developing for Android / Budgeting Buddy Android 12 launched a month ago and Amazon Appstore still won't run on it Samsung reportedly stopping Galaxy Note production at the end of the year Samsung's new 200MP camera module could debut in some surprising phones Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform ushers in a new generation for Qualcomm Google offers developer discount on Lenovo Tab P12 Pro to test Android 12L Google Play's Best of 2021 'Class...
All About Android 552: Android Devices Unseen
November 24, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 1.14 GB VideoPixel 6a leaks, Moto Watch 100, iMessage reactions on Android, At a Glance What is Esper.io? What is DevOps? Android 12L deep dive: Every change, thoroughly documented Android 11 on nearly a quarter of all devices, but it's not the most used version of Google's OS Wear OS Share Surges on Samsung's Highest Quarterly Smartwatch Shipments in Q3 2021 Google Pixel 6a will run on a Tensor chip, but a lesser camera than Pixel 6 Fairphone 2 passes six years of software updates with new Andro...
Tech News Weekly 210: Apple's Answer to Right-to-Repair
November 18, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 1000 MB VideoSteam Deck Delayed, Amazon Data Privacy, FTC vs. Call to Cancel Jason Snell from Six Colors talks about Apple's big self-service repair program that is a huge win for Right to Repair. Kyle Orland from Ars Technica shares what's so special about Valve's Steam Deck and when it's expected to release after facing supply chain shortage difficulties. Mikah walks through a Wired report that sheds light on the shady data privacy practices of Amazon happening behind the scenes. Jason gives t...
All About Android 551: Developer's Guide to Android 12
November 17, 2021 05:29 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoInterview with Annyce Davis about how a team prioritizes Android 12 features. Google Meet is raising its participant limit to an insane 500 people. Google rolls out a fix for the Pixel 6's phantom calling bug. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways. Japan's new Balmuda Phone is adorably compact w/ HTC One X vibes, Pixel 4a 5G specs, Android 11. Google Has Reportedly Canceled Its Never-Announced Foldable Phone. Android 12 will always open non-verified links in the...
Tech News Weekly 209: YouTube Dislikes the Dislike
November 11, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 987 MB VideoLance Ulanoff talks about his OneZero article that asks whether Apple should just move on already in light of recent developments in the Apple v. Epic case. Joseph Cox from VICE walks through a new Bitcoin scam that's spreading on Instagram that requires victims to record hostage-style videos. Mikah gets very excited about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Spaces software platform that aims to make augmented reality more widely accessible. Jason and Mikah kick around the good and the bad attache...
All About Android 550: Joe Shmoe's Android Adventure
November 10, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 1.1 GB VideoGoogle says Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner is slow due to increased security. Google releases Fingerprint Calibration tool for the Pixel 6 to help with repairs. Some Google Pixel 6 units can apparently be unlocked with other people's fingerprints. These are the only Pixel 6 screen protectors Google recommends. Chromecast volume controls are disabled on Android 12 due to a 'legal issue'. Google is now requiring 2-Step Verification (2SV) for many more accounts. Google's Pixel foldable comi...
Smart Tech Today 103: Facebook's Robots Are Beginning To Feel
November 04, 2021 23:34 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoFacebook's AI research team is improving upon technologies that let robots "feel," GM's Cruise embarks on its first completely driverless ride in San Francisco, and GE releases a "Turkey Mode" software update for its smart cooking appliances. Microsoft's Mesh for Teams brings mixed reality to work Facebook is enabling a new generation of touchy-feely robots Miso Robotics made its Flippy kitchen robot faster and even more autonomous University of Adelaide built a robot spider to scan Au...
Tech News Weekly 208: Squid Game Crypto Scam
November 04, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 921 MB VideoDMCA and the blind, Amazon's Matter support, Facebook and Meta facial scanning Damon Beres talks about his WIRED piece that details the challenges the DMCA poses to blind readers who want to read ebooks. Ry Crist from CNET walks through Amazon's newly announced support for the Matter and Thread IoT protocols in their devices. Jason details the short history of a Squid Game inspired cryptocurrency scam and how easy it was to net $3.3 million. Mikah covers Facebook's announcement that...
This Week in Google 636: Twisty Buttons
November 04, 2021 03:21 - 2 hours - 2.35 GB VideoMark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook's annual AR/VR conference. Related: Microsoft Teams enters the metaverse race with 3D avatars and immersive meetings. Zuckerberg's Meta promises a 'future' these video games delivered years ago. Facebook teases 'Project Cambria' high-end VR / AR headset. Ant's time with the Pixel 6 Pro and the camera system. Google warns that 'high demand' for Pixel 6 Pro has heavily delayed shipping, the retail stock is scarce. Zillow, facing big losses, quits flipp...
All About Android 549: Thumb Yoga
November 03, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 1.15 GB VideoAndroid 12 is so last week: Meet Android 12L, now in developer preview Android 12L is also coming to phones, Beta Program for Pixel coming later Google confirms Android 12L features will be 'coming soon' to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 Android's November patch leaves behind the Pixel 3, fixes Pixel 6 issues Google Tensor's 2nd-gen update is in the works, likely for Pixel 7 Ron's Pixel 6 review Royole FlexPai 3 leaked render shows a new design and a pop-selfie camera Android 12 users can resto...
Security Now 843: Trojan Source
November 03, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour - 1.54 GB VideoChrome 0-days, Windows 11 confusion, VoIP DDoS attacks, Dune More 0-days for Chrome. Two naughty Firefox add-ons have been caught abusing an extension API. Windows 11 News: Can we print yet? A new Local Privilege Escalation affecting all versions of Windows. Ask your AI. And speaking of the PC Health Check. Stand back for the Adobe Security Patch Tsunami. The VoIP DDoS attacks continue. Closing The Loop. SpinRite. "Trojan Source" Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download ...
Tech News Weekly 207: Facebook's New Name is Meta
October 28, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 990 MB VideoAlex Kantrowitz from the Big Technology podcast discusses the Facebook Papers, how the consortium needs to be dissolved, and helps break the big news that the company is changing its name to Meta. Mikah walks through the earnings week and how Apple's privacy changes affected some companies worse than others. Jason introduces the latest version of Android and it's not the one that released last week. Android 12L is all about larger screen devices. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent G...
This Week in Google 635: I Too Like Music Band
October 28, 2021 03:08 - 2 hours - 2.44 GB VideoGoogle results: profit doubles. Facebook results: Profits jump 17%. Twitter Gains 5 Million Users in Q3, Grows Revenue 37% Despite Apple's iPhone Privacy Change. Microsoft beats revenue expectations, reporting 22% growth. Apple's ad changes wiped $142 billion off Snap, Facebook, and other online ad giants. Facebook says it's refocusing the company on 'serving young adults'. British MP's death intensifies calls for an end to online anonymity. Eight Things We Learned From the Facebook ...
All About Android 548: The Pixie Six
October 27, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 1.4 GB VideoJason reviews the Pixel 6 Pro. Tshaka's review of the Pixel 6 Pro. How important is Google's new Real Tone feature in the camera? Jason puts fence removal using the Magic Eraser to the test. Google defends the Android 12 'Internet' QS panel, details future Pixel Feature Drop tweak. Oculus Go is now free of Facebook's control with its final software update. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition brings back the magic of Moto Maker in 2021. Free YouTube Music tier going audio-only as v...
Tech News Weekly 206: Apple M1 Pro & Max and Pixel 6
October 21, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 924 MB VideoRene Ritchie discusses the major hardware announcements from Apple's Unleashed event including the new AirPods 3 and new MacBook Pros with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Ben Schoon from 9to5Google walks through Google's Pixel 6 event to reveal some details that weren't covered during the announcement. Mikah asks whether hardcore gamers will be interested in a higher monthly cost for Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service powered by the high-powered RTX 3080 GPU. Jason walks through the ...
All About Android 547: All About Pixels
October 20, 2021 05:35 - 1 hour - 1.39 GB VideoPixel 6 Hands-on. Pixel 6 Pro Hands-on. Google says Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro stick with 3 years of major OS updates, 5 years of security. It's not just you, the Google Store is struggling amid Pixel 6 launch, Google working on a fix. Real Tone is Google's attempt at a more inclusive Android camera. Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro finally bring new camera hardware in addition to software. Say hello to better phone calls. New 'Assistant voice typing' in Gboard lets you dictate, edit te...
TWiT News 378: Google Pixel Fall Launch
October 19, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoGoogle unveils the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with Google's first custom mobile chip Google Tensor, powering features like Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Live Translate, and more. Plus, Google announces Pixel Pass, a purchasing plan that bundles the Pixel 6 or 6 Pro with YouTube Premium, YouTube Music, Google One, and Google Play Pass. #Pixel6Launch #Pixel6 Hosts: Jason Howell and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Get episodes ad-f...
Tech News Weekly 205: The Quest For VR Flow
October 14, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 996 MB VideoSam Machkovech from Ars Technica walks through HTC's Vive Flow announcement and tries to determine who this new VR headset is actually for. Steve Stecklow from Reuters discusses his special report on how Amazon created knock-off products and promoted them in search over competitors. Jason and Mikah preview next week's cavalcade of major hardware events from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Mikah discusses a Wall Street Journal report that details how Apple is making AirPods compatible with me...
All About Android 546: Pixel Pass Preview
October 13, 2021 04:46 - 1 hour - 1.25 GB VideoGoogle TV receives multi-user profile support, glanceable cards in ambient mode, and more 'Pixel Pass' is Google's rumored response to Apple One SVP of Android offers an open invitation to help Apple put RCS texting on the iPhone Nokia T20 Android tablet launches under $250 w/ 3 years of updates promised Pixel 6 marketing site confirms 30W charging, '80% faster performance' from Tensor Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro press renders leak to reveal new At a Glance, face unlock, more Google says ...
Tech News Weekly 204: Backup Therapy
October 07, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoDan Ackerman from CNET shares his review of Windows 11. Is it more than a centered Start menu? Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai from Vice walks through the details of the massive Twitch data leak. Mikah details Paddle's plans to be first to iOS with its 3rd party in-app payment system. Jason shares the story of a valued drive that met an untimely death and what it means for digital memories. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Dan Ackerman and Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai Do...