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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iFi Audio Hip-Dac Review | TWiT Bits
March 29, 2020 01:46 - 9 minutes - 120 MB VideoScott Wilkinson gives his thoughts the iFi hip-dac, a portable DAC/headphone amp that improves the sound quality of your smartphone or computer, on 'Tech Tech Guy' podcast with Leo Laprote. Scott's full review: https://www.techhive.com/article/3534718/ifi-hip-dac-review.html Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/ttg/1681 Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Scott Wilkinson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Alternative Remote Work and Distance Learning Tools | TWiT Bits
March 28, 2020 02:30 - 15 minutes - 156 MB VideoLou Maresca, Brian Chee and Curt Franklin talk about video conferencing tools that can help in the time of social distancing. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/386 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/
Another AMA with TWIT Hosts | TWiT Bits
March 27, 2020 22:03 - 1 hour - 717 MB VideoLeo, Mikah, Lou, and Jason answer the most important questions like how to tell time with shelter in place, along with their camera choice for video conferencing and, of course, their snack and app recommendations. Products We Recommend: Apple COVID-19 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-covid-19/id1504132184 SparkoCam https://sparkosoft.com/sparkocam XSplit https://www.xsplit.com Lifewire https://www.lifewire.com/ Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, Mikah Sargent, and Louis Maresca Co...
Google Podcasts Founder Talks About the Redesign | TWiT Bits
March 27, 2020 00:05 - 21 minutes - 275 MB VideoOn Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent talks with Google Podcasts Founder Zack Reneau-Wedeen, who discusses the redesign of the Android app, the launch of the iOS app, and teases some upcoming functionality that the team is considering for a future release. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/tnw/126 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Zack Reneau-Wedeen You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Google Sooner is Android History | TWiT Bits
March 25, 2020 03:56 - 9 minutes - 103 MB VideoOn All About Android, Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Ant Pruitt, and Andrew Martonik from Android Central discuss the Google Sooner device, one of the first prototype Android devices that never made it to market. Andrew had time with the device five years ago and has thoughts on why a bunch of them suddenly hit eBay for $200 a piece. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/465 Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Ant Pruitt Guest: Andrew Martonik You can find more about TWiT and subscrib...
iPad Pro Review | TWiT Bits
March 25, 2020 03:37 - 4 minutes - 83.2 MB VideoRene Ritchie Reviews the New iPad Pro. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/mbw/706 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Lory Gil You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Two New Unpatched Windows 0-Days | TWiT Bits
March 25, 2020 03:28 - 15 minutes - 212 MB VideoTwo new unpatched 0-days affecting billions of Windows users - here is the fix! Subscribe & watch the full Security Now podcast: https://twit.tv/sn/759 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
US DOJ vs Habeas Corpus & Encryption | TWiT Bits
March 23, 2020 17:51 - 2 minutes - 64 MB VideoUS Department of Justice wants to wave habeas corpus and kill encryption. The full episode is at twit.tv/twit763 Host: Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Security For the Rush of Remote Workers | TWiT Bits
March 21, 2020 02:25 - 8 minutes - 80.8 MB VideoOn This Week in Enterprise Tech, with the rush of people working from home because of Covid-19, are the security teams ready? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/385 Hosts: Louis Maresca, Curt Franklin, and Brian Chee You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Huawei makes "America-free" Phones | TWiT Bits
December 09, 2019 20:25 - 4 minutes - 61 MB VideoHuawei will continue to take over the world phone market, now without any American parts. Full episode at twit.tv/twit748 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb and Christina Warren You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Gamification for Security Training | TWiT Bits
December 07, 2019 02:38 - 9 minutes - 98.4 MB VideoOn This Week in Enterprise Tech, Curt Franklin, Brian Chee and Lou Maresca talk about how companies are looking at gamification for security training. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/370 Hosts: Curt Franklin, Brian Chee, and Louis Maresca You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Core I9-10980XE CPU's $979 Price Tag | TWiT Bits
December 06, 2019 00:15 - 6 minutes - 72.1 MB VideoSebastian Peak details Intel's Core i9-10980XE processor, a high-end CPU that has a more competitive price tag than previous Extreme Edition products. Full episode at twit.tv/twich543 Hosts: Sebastian Peak and Patrick Norton You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The New Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Processor | TWiT Bits
December 06, 2019 00:13 - 10 minutes - 117 MB VideoOn Tech News Weekly, Mishaal Rahman from XDA Developers joins Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell to highlight the biggest features that tomorrow's premium smartphones will have thanks to the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/tnw/110 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell Guest: Mishaal Rahman You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Microsoft 365 for Life | TWiT Bits
December 05, 2019 02:28 - 8 minutes - 117 MB VideoOnce you subscribe, you can never leave ... at least when it comes to the version of Microsoft 365 for consumers that may ultimately be branded M365 for Life. Full episode at twit.tv/ww650 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/
What "Other Bets" Should Google Kill? | TWiT Bits
December 05, 2019 02:12 - 11 minutes - 167 MB VideoNow that Larry Page is out of the way, Google has free rein to kill off its money-losing "Other Bets." What should it kill, and what should it keep? Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/twig/537 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Everyone can still upgrade to Windows 10 | TWiT Bits
December 04, 2019 04:53 - 9 minutes - 119 MB VideoEven after the free upgrade to Windows 10 ended in 2016, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 with "this one simple trick!" Better do it now before January 14, 2020. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/sn/743 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Farewell, Larry and Sergei | TWiT Bits
December 04, 2019 01:37 - 3 minutes - 38.5 MB VideoThis just in - Larry Page and Sergei Brin have left Google. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/mbw/690 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil, and Alex Lindsay You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Apple Does Russia's Bidding | TWiT Bits
December 02, 2019 03:35 - 8 minutes - 101 MB VideoApple bows to Russia, shows Crimea as Russian in Apple Maps. Full episode at twit.tv/twit747 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Lisa Schmeiser, Iain Thomson, and Alex Lindsay You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The State of Online Security | TWiT Bits
December 01, 2019 04:24 - 11 minutes - 225 MB VideoJeff calls in to ask the Tech Guy "why is online security so bad?" For the full episode, visit twit.tv/ttg/1648 Host: Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Amazon Go Supermarkets | TWiT Bits
November 28, 2019 03:29 - 4 minutes - 54 MB VideoOn This Week in Google, Stacey Higginbotham shares her experience with Amazon Go and the panel discuss Amazon's plans for a cashier-less supermarket in 2020. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/twig/536 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Outlook on the Web Transitioning into a PWA | TWiT Bits
November 28, 2019 00:52 - 11 minutes - 190 MB VideoOn Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott explains Progressive Web Apps. It's been a busy week, finally, for PWAs and Microsoft! Full episode at twit.tv/ww/649 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/
How Long Will Stadia Last? | TWiT Bits
November 27, 2019 06:20 - 6 minutes - 88.7 MB VideoIn this week's episode of All About Android viewer Mike writes in to ask about Stadia: "How long is Google expected to actually support this venture?" For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/448 Hosts: Ron Richards and Florence Ion Guest: Huyen Tue Dao You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
VNC Users: Time to Update! | TWiT Bits
November 27, 2019 04:21 - 13 minutes - 147 MB VideoVNC users should look to update their VNC clients and monitor its usage after a report was published on Kaspersky, highlighting certain vulnerabilities with VNC's. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/sn/742 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
iPhone's Are Too Technical to Repair | TWiT Bits
November 27, 2019 02:01 - 15 minutes - 199 MB VideoAre iPhones too technical and dangerous for a user to repair themselves? Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/mbw/689 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie, and Alex Lindsay Guest: Dave Hamilton You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Nontechnical Degrees for Cybersecurity | TWiT Bits
November 23, 2019 03:57 - 15 minutes - 150 MB VideoIs a computer science degree necessary for a career in cybersecurity? Curt Franklin, Heather Williams, and Lou Maresca talk about what qualifies a candidate for their teams. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/429 Hosts: Curt Franklin and Louis Maresca Guest: Heather "Mo" Williams You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
What is Authentic8? | TWiT Bits
November 22, 2019 23:11 - 4 minutes - 48.7 MB VideoScott Petry is the CEO of Authentic8. He talks to Leo Laporte about his plan to make your browser safe. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/tri/423 Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Scott Petry You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Is Google Stadia Ready For Primetime? | TWiT Bits
November 22, 2019 00:22 - 13 minutes - 145 MB VideoGoogle Stadia launched with good, bad and not so pleasant reviews. Russell Holly of Android Central discusses with Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt the story around Google's gaming platform launch on Tech News Weekly. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/tnw/109 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt Guest: Russell Holly You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Youtube Creators: The FTC Is Coming to Get You! | TWiT Bits
November 21, 2019 02:38 - 4 minutes - 46.7 MB VideoHey, YouTubers! The FTC is going to fine you if your channel accidentally attracts children. Beware! Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/twig/535 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt Guest: Mathew Ingram You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Windows 10 20H1… Is This Really It? | TWiT Bits
November 21, 2019 02:12 - 8 minutes - 137 MB VideoMicrosoft keeps releasing new Windows 10 versions 20H1 with no new features or minor features at best. Is this all we're getting? Full episode at twit.tv/ww648 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/
Google Stadia on the Pixel 4 XL | TWiT Bits
November 20, 2019 06:03 - 16 minutes - 246 MB VideoOn All About Android, Jason Howell shows off what it's like to run Google Stadia on the Pixel 4 XL while connected to the Stadia controller directly. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/447 Hosts: Jason Howell and Ron Richards Guest: Francisco Franco You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
US Border phone searches unconstitutional | TWiT Bits
November 20, 2019 05:34 - 8 minutes - 101 MB VideoLast Tuesday, a federal court in Boston ruled that suspicion-free, warrantless searches of travelers' electronic devices at US border entry points are unconstitutional. The decision comes out of a lawsuit – Alasaad v. McAleenan – filed against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2017 by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the EFF on behalf of 11 travelers: 10 legal residents of the US and one lawful permanent resident, all of whom were forced into warrantless searches of ...
16-Inch MacBook Pro unboxing and review | TWiT Bits
November 20, 2019 04:44 - 14 minutes - 245 MB VideoLeo Laporte unboxes his new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and Rene Ritchie gives it a review. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/mbw/688 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie Guest: Dave Hamilton You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Apple Pulls Vape Apps From the App Store | TWiT Bits
November 20, 2019 01:47 - 4 minutes - 70.8 MB VideoOn iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Leo Laporte discuss Apple's recent decision to pull vaping-related apps from their store. Was this a bad move, or will it cause a positive effect down the road? Full episode at twit.tv/ios473 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
16-Inch Macbook Pro Undoes Apple's Mistakes | TWiT Bits
November 18, 2019 03:34 - 10 minutes - 136 MB VideoApple's November Surprise: 16-Inch Macbook Pro brings back the scissor-switch keyboard and physical ESC key. Full episode at twit.tv/twit745 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Brianna Wu, Brian McCullough, and Daniel Rubino You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Federal Court Rules Suspicionless Searches of Travelers' Devices Unconstitutional | TWiT Bits
November 15, 2019 01:10 - 8 minutes - 92.3 MB VideoSophia Cope, Senior Staff Attorney at the EFF, joins Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent to talk about the federal court ruling that says suspicionless searches of travelers' electronic devices by federal agents at U.S. points of entry are unconstitutional. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/tnw/108 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Sophia Cope You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
MacBook Pro 16-inch can Include an 8TB SSD! | TWiT Bits
November 14, 2019 23:56 - 6 minutes - 61.7 MB VideoOn This Week in Computer Hardware, Sebastian Peak and Patrick Norton chat about Apple's new 16-inch Macbook Pro, which can be maxed out with an 8TB SSD for storage. The laptop comes in Silver and Space Gray colors, and it starts at $2,399 Full episode at twit.tv/twich541 Hosts: Sebastian Peak and Patrick Norton You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Hololens 2 Test Preview | TWiT Bits
November 14, 2019 02:39 - 8 minutes - 141 MB VideoMary Jo Foley and Paul Thurrott got to try out Hololens 2 at Microsoft Ignite last week. Here's what they thought. Full episode at twit.tv/ww647 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Paul Thurrott, and Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Do You Want a Google Checking Account? | TWiT Bits
November 14, 2019 01:53 - 6 minutes - 72.3 MB VideoGoogle goes retro with new checking accounts. Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/twig/534 Hosts: Jason Howell and Ant Pruitt Guests: Florence Ion and Mathew Ingram You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Hands-on With Disney+ | TWiT Bits
November 13, 2019 05:55 - 7 minutes - 126 MB VideoOn All About Android, Florence Ion, Ron Richards, Jason Howell, and Kevin Tofel go hands-on with the new Disney+ app and video streaming service, along with a spoiler-free review of The Mandalorian. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/aaa/446 Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Kevin Tofel You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Public Betas of Checkra.in iOS Jailbreak are out | TWiT Bits
November 13, 2019 04:10 - 11 minutes - 144 MB VideoThe "Official" site is https://checkra.in/ and a note at the bottom of the page states that: "The only official domain to download checkra1n from is https://checkra.in. Please make sure to avoid similar-looking domains as they are often malicious sites." Subscribe & watch the full Podcast: https://twit.tv/sn/740 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The Mac Pro is the One True Pro | TWiT Bits
November 13, 2019 01:50 - 16 minutes - 259 MB VideoOf all the products Apple produces, the Mac Pro needs to be the one truly Pro product. Watch the full episode of MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/687 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Lory Gil You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
The Mac Pro is The Mac Pro is the One True Pro | TWiT Bits
November 13, 2019 01:50 - 16 minutes - 259 MB VideoOf all the products Apple produces, the Mac Pro needs to be the one truly Pro product. Watch the full episode of MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/687 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Lory Gil You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Adobe's Josh Haftel Discusses Lightroom and the Photography Community | TWiT Bits
November 12, 2019 19:49 - 13 minutes - 253 MB VideoAnt Pruitt sits down with Josh Haftel, the Lightroom Product Manager at Adobe. Adobe announced performance increases and a few other features for Lightroom Classic and Lightroom cloud version at Adobe Max 2019. Haftel and Ant have a quick chat about the photography community as well as the use of AI in photography today. Get more coverage around Adobe Max by subscribing to TWiT.tv. Be sure to check out Focus On Photography as Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey discuss what's revealed at Adobe ...
Twitter Employs Saudi Spies | TWiT Bits
November 11, 2019 02:51 - 11 minutes - 189 MB VideoSaudi spies infiltrate Twitter. Is Big Tech security - conscious enough? Full episode at twit.tv/twit744 Host: Alex Lindsay Guests: Justine Ezarik and Greg Ferro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
First Look At Photoshop On iPad | TWiT Bits
November 11, 2019 00:24 - 10 minutes - 140 MB VideoDuring Adobe Max, Ant Pruitt met with Jenny Lyell of Adobe to get a first look at Photoshop on the iPad and ask her a few questions. Lyell is a Senior Product Manager for Photoshop at Adobe. Adobe announced this new app as well as other updates to its suite of apps in the Creative Cloud. Subscribe to TWiT.tv to see more coverage from Adobe Max. Check out Focus on Photography as Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey discuss Adobe Max. Subscribe at https://twit.tv/fop. Host: Ant Pruitt You can fin...
Ghost Wants to Retrofit Your Car to Be Autonomous | TWiT Bits
November 09, 2019 03:53 - 2 minutes - 21.5 MB VideoA new startup Ghost Locomotion is developing a kit that will allow privately-owned passenger vehicles to drive autonomously on highways. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/367 Host: Louis Maresca You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
John Hodgman on His New Book 'Medallion Status' | TWiT Bits
November 09, 2019 02:19 - 10 minutes - 147 MB VideoJohn Hodgman returns to the Triangulation podcast with Mikah Sargent to discuss his latest book Medallion Status: True Stories from Secret Rooms and what it's like to realize that you are not nearly as famous as the HGTV Property Brothers. Get "Medallion Status": https://amzn.to/36picuc Watch the full episode of Triangulation: https://twit.tv/tri/421 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
AMD Announces 3rd Generation of Threadripper | TWiT Bits
November 08, 2019 02:35 - 4 minutes - 38.2 MB VideoOn This Week in Computer Hardware, Sebastian Peak goes over AMD's recent announcement of their 3rd-Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors. ALL THE CORES! Full episode at twit.tv/twich540 Host: Sebastian Peak You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Have an Amazon Echo Studio? Disable This Feature | TWiT Bits
November 07, 2019 23:49 - 12 minutes - 135 MB VideoAndroid Central's Daniel Bader spent some time with Amazon's new premium smart speaker, the Echo Studio. He shares his thoughts on the device and the target market and explains why one of the Studio's new features should be turned off by default. Watch the full episode of Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/107 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Daniel Bader You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/
Hacking Alexa With Lasers | TWiT Bits
November 07, 2019 02:18 - 4 minutes - 43.6 MB VideoResearcher Kevin Fu has figured out how to activate Voice assistant devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home with lasers instead of sound. Watch the full episode of This Week in Google: https://twit.tv/twig/533 Hosts: Jason Howell, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our full shows at https://twit.tv/shows/