Tech Break (Video)
1,236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsTech Break brings you technology news and updates as they happen. So stay informed and discover new gadgets, apps, unboxings, beta releases, interviews, and essential excerpts from our shows. With Tech Break there is no set schedule and our hosts will publish new content as it develops.
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Mark Gurman Has the Scoop on Apple Glasses | TWiT Bits
July 06, 2020 04:39 - 16 minutes - 189 MB VideoWith Lidar, ARKit 4, and AirPods, Apple is putting together the pieces for a future AR headset/glasses. Subscribe and watch the full This Week in Tech podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/778 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Shira Lazar, Sam Abuelsamid, and Jason Hiner You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The Worst Breaches for the First Half of 2020 | TWiT Bits
July 04, 2020 03:35 - 3 minutes - 16.1 MB VideoOn This Week in Enterprise Tech, Lou Maresca talks about the worst hacks and breaches of 2020's first six months. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/400 Host: Louis Maresca You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Racial Equality and NDAs in Tech | TWiT Bits
July 03, 2020 00:40 - 12 minutes - 134 MB VideoOn Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell interviews Emily Birnbaum from Protocol who wrote about the power of non-disclosure agreements and how they silence workers from talking about workplace discrimination in ways that might make impactful change to equality. Subscribe & watch the full Tech News Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/140 Host: Jason Howell Guest: Emily Birnbaum You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
California Consumer Privacy Act Now in Force | TWiT Bits
July 02, 2020 04:20 - 5 minutes - 43.8 MB VideoThe California Consumer Privacy Act went into force today - here's what it means to you. Full episode at twit.tv/twig566 Hosts: Ant Pruitt, Leo Laporte, and Jeff Jarvis Guest: Mike Masnick You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Microsoft Store is MIA | TWiT Bits
July 01, 2020 23:18 - 12 minutes - 139 MB VideoPerhaps overdue, but shocking nonetheless: Microsoft is closing all of its retail stores. Full episode at twit.tv/ww679 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
YouTube TV Price Hike is Too Much | TWiT Bits
July 01, 2020 05:21 - 11 minutes - 151 MB VideoOn All About Android, Ron Richards, Florence Ion, and Jason Howell discuss the recent YouTube TV price hike, the new channels it brings, and how ala carte pricing tiers are needed now more than ever. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/479 Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act Wants to Kill Face Recognition | TWiT Bits
July 01, 2020 02:52 - 7 minutes - 69.3 MB VideoThe Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act was proposed last Thursday by two senators (Ed Markey and Jeff Merkley), and two representatives (Pramila Jayapal and Ayanna Pressley). The bill would put in place the first nationwide ban on facial recognition technology. Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/773 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://t...
Apple ARKit 4 Will Change How We See the World | TWiT Bits
July 01, 2020 00:55 - 11 minutes - 127 MB VideoApple announces huge changes to ARKit at WWDC 2020. Coming soon: King Kong on the Empire State Building! Subscribe and watch the full MacBreak Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/720 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Use MySudo Profiles to Absorb Spam | TWiT Bits
June 30, 2020 19:32 - 7 minutes - 111 MB VideoOn iOS Today, Leo Laporte recommends the iOS app MySudo when signing up for potentially spammy accounts across the web. The app features end-to-end encryption. Get the app at https://mysudo.com/ Full episode at twit.tv/ios505 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
NASA's Pulse Warns You About Face-Touching | TWiT Bits
June 30, 2020 00:55 - 3 minutes - 41.3 MB VideoOn Smart Tech Today, Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli share their thoughts on NASA's open-source instructions for a necklace that can remind wearers (via vibration) to not touch their faces. Full episode at twit.tv/stt35 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Should You Buy an Intel Mac Now? | TWiT Bits
June 29, 2020 01:39 - 8 minutes - 97.4 MB VideoShould you buy an Intel Mac now? Should you buy the first version of the ARM Mac? Should you wait 3 years to buy your next Mac? Full episode at twit.tv/twit777 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lory Gil, Dan Moren, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
What is OnePlus teasing? | TWiT Bits
June 27, 2020 04:24 - 8 minutes - 114 MB VideoOn All About Android, Ron Richards, Florence Ion, and David Ruddock discuss what new product OnePlus is teasing... For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/478 Hosts: Ron Richards and Florence Ion Guest: David Ruddock You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Big Attacks Show Shifting Cybercrime Tactics | TWiT Bits
June 27, 2020 04:12 - 1 minute - 14.9 MB VideoOn This Week in Enterprise Tech, Curt Franklin talks about how the past month has seen record-breaking DDoS attacks against hosting providers and companies. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/399 Host: Curt Franklin You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Facial Recognition Systems | TWiT Bits
June 26, 2020 01:15 - 10 minutes - 124 MB VideoFacial recognition systems. On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent talks to Dave Gershgorn of OneZero Medium about the banning & praising of facial recognition technology used in China by the National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), a subdivision of the U.S Department of Commerce. Subscribe & watch the full Tech News Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/tnw/139 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Dave Gershgorn You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/...
Microsoft Kills Mixer | TWiT Bits
June 26, 2020 00:15 - 6 minutes - 107 MB VideoMIcrosoft fails with Mixer, teams up with Facebook Gaming (which will fail) Full episode at twit.tv/ww678 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Sergey Brin's Secret Disaster Relief Squad | TWiT Bits
June 25, 2020 04:53 - 7 minutes - 90.7 MB VideoSergey Brin and his team of Navy Seals travel the world saving people in disaster areas - why isn't this a TV show? Full episode at twit.tv/twig565 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Ant Pruitt, and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Zoom Fixes End-to-End Encryption | TWiT Bits
June 24, 2020 02:42 - 11 minutes - 159 MB VideoZoom: everybody gets optional end to end encryption. Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/772 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
WWDC 2020: iOS apps on Mac | TWiT Bits
June 24, 2020 02:03 - 4 minutes - 63 MB VideoThe most important announcement at WWDC: iOS apps will run natively on Macs with Apple Silicon. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/mbw/719 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil, and Andy Ihnatko You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Custom Homekit Dashboards With HomeDash | TWiT Bits
June 23, 2020 05:36 - 3 minutes - 38.5 MB VideoOn Smart Tech Today, Mikah Sargent recommends the HomeDash app, which allows users to create custom dashboards to observe their HomeKit devices. Full episode at twit.tv/stt34 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
FCC Approves the First Prescription Video Game | TWiT Bits
June 22, 2020 01:43 - 5 minutes - 89.5 MB VideoFCC approves the first prescription video game for ADHD. Full episode at twit.tv/twit776 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Andy Ihnatko, and Owen JJ Stone You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Free Up iPhone Space with iCloud Photos | TWiT Bits
June 21, 2020 04:03 - 8 minutes - 130 MB VideoJim is running out of space on his iPhone and wants to free up space by backing up his photos to the cloud. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1705 Host: Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Cybersecurity's 'New Normal' | TWiT Bits
June 20, 2020 03:03 - 11 minutes - 98.5 MB VideoCurt Franklin, Lou Maresca, and Brian Chee talk about what the "new normal" will be for companies securing the workforce when there may be a mix of working at home vs. at the office. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/398 Hosts: Curt Franklin, Louis Maresca, and Brian Chee You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
How to Block Political Ads on Facebook | TWiT Bits
June 19, 2020 03:16 - 10 minutes - 108 MB VideoFacebook and Instagram will let you block political ads, and Facebook wants to help 4 million people register to vote. Full episode at twit.tv/twig564 Hosts: Jeff Jarvis, Leo Laporte, and Stacey Higginbotham You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
All the News on Windows 10 20H2 | TWiT Bits
June 19, 2020 02:52 - 5 minutes - 73 MB VideoMicrosoft is changing the way it names Windows 10 versions. So the next version of Windows 10 will be called Windows 10 version 20H2 (not 2010 or whatever). This will be the case going forward. The first 20H2 build headed out to Insiders in the Slow ring yesterday. Full episode at twit.tv/ww677 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The Challenge of Moderating Twitter's Audio Tweets | TWiT Bits
June 18, 2020 23:54 - 12 minutes - 140 MB VideoOn Tech News Weekly, Motherboard's Editor in Chief Jason Koebler talks about the challenges involved in moderating Twitter's latest new feature, audio tweets for iOS. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/138 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell Guest: Jason Koebler You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Android 11's Smart App Icons | TWiT Bits
June 17, 2020 05:26 - 8 minutes - 129 MB VideoOn All About Android, Ron Richards, Jason Howell, and Florence Ion talk about one of the new features coming to Android 11: Suggested apps on the home screen. Are they dependable and what do they replace? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/477 Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Lamphone: Eavesdrop on a Hanging Lightbulb | TWiT Bits
June 17, 2020 03:44 - 24 minutes - 256 MB Video"Lamphone" is a novel side-channel attack that can be applied by eavesdroppers to recover sound from a room that contains [an exposed] hanging lightbulb. Lamphone recovers sound optically via an electro-optical sensor which is directed at a hanging bulb; such bulbs vibrate due to air pressure fluctuations which occur naturally when soundwaves hit the hanging bulb's surface. Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/771 Hosts: Steve Gibson...
Winners of the WWDC20 Swift Student Challenge | TWiT Bits
June 17, 2020 01:20 - 5 minutes - 60.3 MB VideoIn the WWDC20 Swift Student Challenge, everyone is a winner! Subscribe and watch the full MacBreak Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/718 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Lory Gil, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The 1 True Way to Read Comics on iPad | TWiT Bits
June 17, 2020 00:28 - 7 minutes - 149 MB VideoOn iOS Today, Leo Laporte recommends comiXology, using Watchmen to demonstrate the perks of reading graphic novels on an iPad. Mikah recommends Marvel Unlimited. Full episode at twit.tv/ios503 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Protect Privacy With Anonymous Camera | TWiT Bits
June 16, 2020 01:19 - 5 minutes - 72.1 MB VideoOn Smart Tech Today, Mikah Sargent demonstrates the perks of Anonymous Camera, which blurs faces in and can distort audio, as well as remove certain metadata. Full episode at twit.tv/stt33 You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Protect Your Privacy With Anonymous Camera | TWiT Bits
June 16, 2020 01:19 - 5 minutes - 72.1 MB VideoOn Smart Tech Today, Mikah Sargent demonstrates the perks of Anonymous Camera, which blurs faces in and can distort audio, as well as remove certain metadata. Full episode at twit.tv/stt33 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Matthew Cassinelli You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Zoom Won't Have Real End-to-End Encryption | TWiT Bits
June 15, 2020 02:22 - 13 minutes - 165 MB VideoZoom bans an American's account at China's request, won't have real end-to-end encryption. Full episode at twit.tv/twit775 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Ant Pruitt, Christina Warren, and Iain Thomson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Connect A Vintage Atari to a New TV | TWiT Bits
June 14, 2020 03:14 - 5 minutes - 54.9 MB VideoJim has a vintage Atari game console that he wants to play again, but the connections have changed over the years. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1703 Host: Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Lamphone Technique Can Spy On Your Lightbulbs | TWiT Bits
June 13, 2020 03:49 - 2 minutes - 11.3 MB VideoAccording to researchers, the Lamphone technique can allow a spy to eavesdrop on your conversations by looking at the vibrations of your lightbulbs. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/397 Host: Louis Maresca You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
What to Expect From Android 11 | TWiT Bits
June 11, 2020 23:56 - 13 minutes - 143 MB VideoDaniel Bader from Android Central details the new features of Android 11 Beta 1, and what consumers can get excited about when its officially released later this year. Subscribe & watch the full Tech News Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/137 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell Guest: Daniel Bader You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Amazon Bans Police Use of Their Face Recognition Tech for 1 Year | TWiT Bits
June 11, 2020 00:31 - 2 minutes - 28.5 MB VideoAmazon is banning police use of its Rekognition face recognition software for 1 year. Full episode at twit.tv/twig563 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
WTH is the Windows Experience Feature Pack? | TWiT Bits
June 10, 2020 22:46 - 5 minutes - 67.3 MB VideoOn Windows Weekly, Mary Jo Foley tries to explain this new Feature Pack that lacks a clear explanation and has led to some user confusion. Full episode at twit.tv/ww676 Hosts: Mary Jo Foley, Paul Thurrott, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Razer Kishi First Look | TWiT Bits
June 10, 2020 05:27 - 10 minutes - 147 MB VideoOn All About Android, Jason Howell gives a first look at the new Razer Kishi gamepad that connects to phones directly via USB-C and has a lot in common with the controller layout of the Nintendo Switch. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/476 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Zoom Will Make You Pay for Encryption | TWiT Bits
June 10, 2020 03:50 - 21 minutes - 269 MB VideoDuring a call with financial analysts to discuss Zoom's latest financial results, CEO Eric Yuan confirmed that Zoom won't be offering end-to-end encryption on free accounts. What?!?! Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/770 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
WWDC 2020: Macs Ditch Intel for ARM | TWiT Bits
June 10, 2020 01:01 - 5 minutes - 60.5 MB VideoApple will announce the transition to ARM-based Macs at WWDC 2020. Subscribe and watch the full MacBreak Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly/episodes/717 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Lory Gil, and Rene Ritchie You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Is This App the 'Waze' for Coronavirus? | TWiT Bits
June 10, 2020 00:29 - 4 minutes - 84.4 MB VideoOn iOS Today, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent discuss Hunala, an app by Yale researchers that relies on daily input from users for assessing COVID-19 risk. Full episode at twit.tv/ios502 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Satechi Trio Wireless Charging Pad is Fantastic | TWiT Bits
June 09, 2020 01:40 - 7 minutes - 107 MB VideoGet the pad at https://amzn.to/2Ajliom via affiliate link! On Smart Tech Today, Mikah Sargent reviews the Satechi Trio Wireless Charging Pad, which costs $120 and is made of stylish aluminum. Full episode at twit.tv/stt32 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Zoom Won't Encrypt Free Tier So They Can Help the Cops | TWiT Bits
June 08, 2020 01:15 - 6 minutes - 78 MB VideoZoom has made the decision to only offer end-to-end encryption on paid accounts so that they can give the FBI and police information about unpaid accounts. Full episode at twit.tv/twit774 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Dylan Tweney, and Wesley Faulkner You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Can I Trust My Router? | TWiT Bits
June 07, 2020 03:35 - 9 minutes - 153 MB VideoCarlo just bought a new mesh router and is wondering if he can trust the manufacturer. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1701 Host: Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Study: 95% of Organizations Have Changed Tech Priorities Due to Pandemic | TWiT Bits
June 06, 2020 04:30 - 7 minutes - 96.7 MB VideoOn This Week in Enterprise Tech, Lou Maresca, Curt Franklin, and Brian Chee talk about research from AppDynamics revealing that many organizations have changed their technology priorities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/396 Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curt Franklin You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Twitter's Context Collapse Problem | TWiT Bits
June 04, 2020 23:30 - 23 minutes - 345 MB VideoOn Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk with Joshua Adams from OneZero about how Twitter's context collapse problem compares to Facebook at a time when social justice is being widely communicated. Subscribe & watch the full Tech News Weekly podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly/episodes/136 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell Guest: Joshua Adams You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Google Delays Android 11 Beta Event | TWiT Bits
June 04, 2020 04:34 - 3 minutes - 53.6 MB VideoGoogle delays Android 11 beta event out of respect for Black Lives Matter protests. Full episode at twit.tv/twig562 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Stacey Higginbotham, and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Here's Why You Can't Download the New Windows 10 Update | TWiT Bits
June 03, 2020 22:24 - 14 minutes - 171 MB VideoMicrosoft released Windows 10 version 2004 ... or did they? (if a tree falls...) Full episode at twit.tv/ww675 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Android 11 Beta 1 Features | TWiT Bits
June 03, 2020 05:08 - 10 minutes - 131 MB VideoOn All About Android, Jason Howell, Florence Ion, Ron Richards, and Chad Johnson talk about the leak of Android 11 Beta 1 and try to identify what the key features of the next version of Android are likely to be. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/475 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Florence Ion Guest: Chad (OMGchad) Johnson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
ACLU Takes Clearview to Court Over Faceprints | TWiT Bits
June 03, 2020 03:31 - 10 minutes - 91.2 MB VideoClearview's arbitrary photo facial surveillance and image recognition capability represents another aspect of the Internet we have unleashed. When you combine an Internet-connected camera in every pocket with realtime fixed-camera surveillance, massive cloud storage and computing resources, you get consequences that were unintended. Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/769 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about ...