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A compendium of podcasts from the Chief TWiT, Leo Laporte. This feed includes all of Leo's audio or video releases and often includes his appearances on other podcasts. One feed to serve them all.

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    This Week in Google 734: Anarchy in the Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 154:50


    The group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance. The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation. Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK. Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace. Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times job posting for an AI ethics lead. The hosts play an AI-generated song made by Stability AI. Leo shares highlights from the leaked Google document about shutting down Stadia game streaming. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt Guest: Joan Donovan Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT mylio.com/TWIT

    Windows Weekly 847: JUSHED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 144:16


    It's a BIG news episode this week, as Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott discuss the sudden departure of Panos Panay from Microsoft to Amazon. Did he jump or get pushed out of the company? Leo and Paul also dive into a massive leaked memo about Microsoft's Xbox roadmap and plans over the next 10 years. Other topics include Microsoft's upcoming event focused on AI integration across products like Windows, Office 365, and Surface, as well as online account consolidation and Google's Takeout service. We're down a Panay After his curiously off-kilter performance at Build 2023 this past May, Microsoft reveals that it is parting ways with Panos Panay. Are these things related? He's landing at Amazon devices, which makes sense given David Limp is retiring Multiple Microsoft executives and employees have reached out privately about this Comparisons to Terry Myerson's exit Blockbuster Xbox leak Major Xbox leak reveals Xbox Series X|S mid-season upgrades, next-gen console, new controller, and more This is one of the top three Microsoft leaks that's happened in Paul's nearly 30 years of covering this company An analysis of just one of the documents in this leak reveals an incredible amount of strategy information for the next 10 years And one about the reaction to the PS5 reveal Microsoft's upcoming AI event Expectations for this event, the kick-off for Microsoft's full-on client AI push Sub-analysis: This could be Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott's "Ray Ozzie moment." There's a profile of this mostly unknown in the WSJ Intel announces NPU-powered Core Ultra CPUs - off schedule? Related to the MSFT event? Bing Chat gains two new mobile integrations Paint keeps getting AI features. Remember when Paint was the laughing stock of Windows 11 apps? Windows No new builds (of substance, there was an RP build). Windows Photos, Snipping Tool, and Phone Link are all getting new features in Insider. Is Microsoft finally taking its in-box apps seriously (again)? Google extends the support lifecycle for ChromeOS, solving the single biggest criticism of this platform. This is problematic for Microsoft Microsoft 365 EU will reject Microsoft's offer to unbundle Teams from Microsoft 365 Surface Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3 leak. They will likely be announced at the special event Xbox Microsoft announces more Xbox Game Pass titles for September Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox exclusive. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Consolidate and organize your online accounts App pick of the week: Google Takeout Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: nureva.com/twit Miro.com/podcast

    Security Now 940: When Hashes Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 126:00


    Last week's news about evidence of LastPass vault decryption targeting cryptocurrency keys, and the UK's backing down on its encryption monitoring legislation. How hardware security modules (HSMs) allow cryptographic operations like code signing without exposing private keys. Browser identity segregation using multiple profiles rather than separate browsers. Requirements and best practices for securely wiping data from modern solid state drives. A countdown clock for the 32-bit UNIX time rollover in the year 2038. Steve's plan to move off Twitter and onto email lists for Security Now communication. A deep dive into cryptographic hash collisions, using fewer hash bits, and balancing anonymity with statistical meaning. Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-940-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT drata.com/twit

    MacBreak Weekly 887: Faux-keh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 146:51


    Jason Snell was at the Apple event and talks about his time there. He also shares his review of iOS 17 and iPadOS17 that he wrote for Six Colors. And another in-depth conversation about the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro camera system in response to an article from PetaPixel about the new iPhone's camera system.  Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review. iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimates. Apple explains what the iPhone 15 camera can and can't do - and why. Final Cut Pro now supports iPhone 15 Pro's log-encoded video. iOS 17 Review: We've got a live one. iPadOS 17 Review: A fitting stage, at last. Apple releases tvOS 17 with FaceTime for Apple TV, revamped control center and more. watchOS 10 review: Major overhaul makes me want to upgrade my Apple Watch. How Apple made the ultimate Snoopy watch: "You wouldn't believe the minutiae".  Picks of the Week Alex's Pick: Blackmagic Camera App Andy's Pick: Puccini's Madama Butterfly Jason's Pick: Paku Leo's Pick: A literary history of fake texts in Apple's marketing materials. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: discourse.org/twit fastmail.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

    This Week in Tech 945: The iPhone in the Freezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 127:47


    New Apple iPhone 15 Announced, Google Antitrust Trial  iPhone 15 event: all the news on Apple's new phone  Apple iPhone 15 hands-on: New features left me with no Pro model envy at all  The WeWork Guy is Pivoting to Carbon Credits  Flowcarbon  Book Review: 'Elon Musk,' by Walter Isaacson - The New York Times  DOJ's Latest Case Against Google Is Intricate But Important  This Is the True Scale of New York's Airbnb Apocalypse  Unity rushes to clarify price increase plan, as game developers fume  Apple disputes French findings, says iPhone 12 meets radiation rules  Apple says will issue software update to iPhone12 in France  Save the Children hit by ransomware, 7TB stolen  California passes right-to-repair act guaranteeing seven years of parts for your phone Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jason Hiner, Sam Lessin, and Owen Thomas Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast expressvpn.com/twit mintmobile.com/twit

    Ask The Tech Guys 1992: Gradually, Then Suddenly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 134:27


    The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out. U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday. How do I transfer the data from my old iPhone to my new one? Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO Report. A caller wonders why people don't acknowledge that Apple helped invent USB-C when Apple officially switched from lightning to USB-C with their latest iPhones. What's better to upgrade to from an older iPhone: the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15? Mikah shares his thoughts on what to consider when making that decision. Is there a good widget to install on my Windows machine to watch stock prices? Why is my Pixel 6 not staying connected to my WiFi network? A recommendation for having your headphones & speakers operate simultaneously. Why did all my files get converted to a .rar file after cloning my hard drive? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1992 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    MacBreak Weekly 886: That'll Be 800 Bucks Chachi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 124:03


    It happened: Apple officially switches from lightning to USB-C on the new iPhone 15 & 15 Pro lineups! Plus, USB-C the AirPods case as well? Apple announces the new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches with a new 'Double Tap' gesture. And the panel talks in-depth about the new camera system on the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. Apple Watch Series 9 unveiled with S9 chip, 'Double Tap' gesture, and more. Apple - A major step toward being carbon neutral by 2030. Apple announces iPhone 15: USB-C port, 48-megapixel camera, Dynamic Island, new colors. Apple announces iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max with titanium case, USB-C, Action button, A17. Use AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch. Apple unveils Apple Watch Ultra 2. Apple launches new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2. iPhone 15 Pro is powered by new industry-leading 'A17 Pro' chip. Apple introduces new 6 TB and 12 TB iCloud storage tiers, priced at $30 and $60 a month. iPhone 15 Pro Max Now Starts at 256GB of Storage for $1,199. iPhone Mini is dead. In lieu of Picks of the Week, the panel share what colors they would order for the new iPhone 15's and Apple watches. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT expressvpn.com/macbreak

    TWiT News 395: Apple 'Wonderlust' Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 97:41


    Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent tune in on Apple's September 2023 'Wonderlust' event unveiling the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The event opens with a short showcasing how Apple devices have saved lives through features like crash detection and ECG. Apple Watch Series 9: New S9 chip, brighter display, faster on-device Siri, and a "Double Tap" gesture for control. Environmental Initiatives: Apple plans to reduce their carbon footprint through phasing out leather, 100% clean electricity, reducing emissions, and planting forests and mangroves, aiming for every product to be carbon neutral by 2030, starting with the Apple Watch lineup. Apple Watch Ultra 2: Gets the same upgrades as Series 9, plus a brighter display with a new "night mode." iPhone 15: Dynamic Island comes to the base models, A16 chip, a new smoothed "color-infused" glass back, 48MP main camera with 2x telephoto, and a USB-C connector. iPhone 15 Pro: Debuts a lightweight titanium design, the powerful new A17 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 6E support, a new Action button, USB‑C connector with USB 3 speeds, and spatial video recording for Apple Vision Pro, and an all-new 5x Telephoto camera on iPhone 15 Pro Max. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 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 Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    This Week in Tech 944: Shilling SponCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 166:13


    Elon Musk Biography, Google Anti-trust, Clubhouse Clubhouse is BACK Book Review: 'Elon Musk' by Walter Isaacson Elon Musk biographer moves to 'clarify' details about Ukraine and Starlink after backlash Senate votes to approve Anna Gomez as 5th FCC Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is Stepping Aside to Bid on a New Job Meta May Allow Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe to Pay to Avoid Ads In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google FTC Antitrust Suit Against Amazon Set for Later This Month After Meeting Fails to Resolve Impasse UK backs down from nonsensical law after threats from Apple, WhatsApp NFTs, Once Hyped as the Next Big Thing, Now Face 'Worst Moment' Elon Musk Threatens to Sue The Anti Defamation League Elon Musk's X is suing California over its online moderation reporting bill Google CEO Sundar Pichai reflects on Google's 25th birthday YouTube under no obligation to host anti-vaccine advocate's videos, court says I Tried It: Working Aboard an Amtrak Train PowerPoint co-creator Dennis Austin is dead at 76 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Taylor Lorenz, Amy Webb, and Jill Duffy Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit cs.co/twit nureva.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    Ask The Tech Guys 1991: A Passel of Petabytes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 146:15


    Elon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am? Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more. North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day. 5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment. Why is my internet connection so bad, and can I do anything to improve it? Should I return my mechanical keyboard? How easy is it to replace the switches in it? Is upgrading my 1st gen AirPods Pro to the 2nd generation worth it Sam Abuelsamid and Elon Musk's biography. Why are my Echo devices randomly switching to my guest network on my eero network? How do I unlock my SIM card? Why is my IP address showing me in a different location? Why are my podcasts not staying synced with my iPhone and Apple Watch? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Sam Abuelsamid Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1991 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY Miro.com/podcast

    This Week in Google 732: Unidentified Flying Skellington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 134:20


    Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill When Tech Says "No" Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans The FBI secretly launched an encrypted messaging system for criminals Former Twitter Employees Charged With Spying for Saudi Arabia Jeff Jarvis Moving on From CUNY Judge strikes down porn age-verification law in Texas : NPR The Department of Defense Launches the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Website Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission NFT Hype Fades in Crypto Market as Sales Volume Plunges Experts Fear Crooks are Cracking Keys Stolen in LastPass Breach Google updates the Android brand with new logo and 3D robot Google raising the price of Nest Aware and Aware Plus Google Chrome pushes browser history-based ad targeting Google rolls out file locking for Workspace customers Empire of the Sum book (GF) Nice Work, Joe Esposito Nice Work, #JacobPruitt Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt Guest: Glenn Fleishman Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

    Windows Weekly 845: My NAS is Out of Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 151:54


    Leo, Paul, and Richard discuss issues with the reliability of File Explorer (is XAML the root cause?), Microsoft's decision to retire WordPad, antitrust lawsuits and investigations into Big Tech companies, Microsoft's upcoming Surface(?) event, automatic OneDrive uploads for Xbox captures, the launch of Bethesda's Starfield, digital decluttering tools, and more! Windows Canary: some changes to the Dynamic refresh rate feature, no more Power & Battery page in Settings, etc Dev: Bug fixes Beta: File Explorer fixes (INTERESTING, given last week's rant) A moment of silence, please: WordPad will be retired The secret life of WordPad via its source code release and it being an example for developers (over time) of MFC, open Word document format support, the ribbon, and more The future is open plain text: embrace Markdown Notepad and Snipping Tool are getting new features Microsoft is changing how it counts your OneDrive storage usage Events We forgot the Amazon devices event, which is September 20 Microsoft will host a OneDrive/AI event on October 3 Ignite registration just opened up - November 14-17 in Seattle Antitrust Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others are all gatekeepers, EU says Bing: Hold my beer Zoom would like the FTC to unbundle Teams/M365 in the US Google is heading into an antitrust trial against the DOJ next week. Microsoft's approach to antitrust has changed a bit Margrethe Vestager is stepping aside to bid on a new job Google has tentatively settled a US Play Store class action antitrust lawsuit brought by over 30 states; the settlement is subject to the court's approval, according to a legal filing FTC to file antitrust lawsuit against Amazon after firm made no concessions, may seek to break up the company Xbox Microsoft to add auto OneDrive upload to Xbox game clips Xbox September Update is here with Discord game streaming New Game Pass titles for early September - Starfield among them Your Xbox Series S has arrived, Mr. Vader Lenovo has a Steam Deck competitor Tips & Picks Tip/app pick of the week: Digital decluttering RunAs Radio this week: Breach Reporting with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Old Perth 23 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin.

    Security Now 938: Apple Says No

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 122:34


    Steve provides an update on ValiDrive, his new freeware utility for testing USB drives. It identifies bogus mass storage drives and performance differences between drives. There has been another sighting of Google's Topics API, this time on Android phones. It allows apps to get information about users' interests based on recent app usage. Apple has opened up their iPhones to security researchers through their Security Research Device program since 2019. Researchers get access to customize kernels, entitlements, and other low-level features without compromising security. Research reveals vulnerabilities in browser extensions that allow them to steal plaintext passwords from a website's HTML source code. Even sites like Google, Facebook, Amazon, IRS, and Capital One are affected. Feedback from listeners on topics like Apple's stance on scanning iCloud data for CSAM, Microsoft's broken TLS timestamp implementation, using VirusTotal to check downloaded files, ReadSpeed limitations, and downloading malware for VirusTotal checks. Apple publicly shares a letter from a CSAM activist demanding they implement scanning to detect child abuse images in iCloud Photos. Apple responds clearly stating they will not compromise user privacy and security to do so. Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-938-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: drata.com/twit panoptica.app canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

    MacBreak Weekly 885: 30 Inches of Gooseneck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 124:08


    If it wasn't for the EU, would Apple have stuck with the lightning connector port until they completely phased out ports on its smartphones? Why the iPhone 15 Pro may see a price increase when it gets announced at next week's Apple event. Plus, is Apple developing a low-cost MacBook to compete in the Chromebook market?  Apple is set to embrace an iPhone charger change it didn't want. iPhone 15 Pro: 'Major price hike' coming for these two reasons. Apple to launch 'low-cost' MacBook series next year to rival Chromebooks. Apple and Microsoft fight Brussels over 'gatekeeper' label for iMessage and Bing. Apple details reasons to abandon CSAM-scanning tool, more controversy ensues. Apple launches new "Apps by Apple" page. How to set up recurring Apple Pay Cash payments in iOS 17.  Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: SHAWE Phone Holder Andy's Pick: 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams Alex's Pick: 101 Things I Learned in Product Design School Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak

    This Week in Tech 943: You're the Xenu I Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 144:37


    Thousands stuck in mud at Burning Man festival Australia and Texas overturn laws requiring age verification for adult websites Right to repair advocates score victory in California with Apple now supporting it NFT sales and prices plummeting showing the downfall of the once-hyped digital assets Twitter to lift ban on political ads ahead of 2024 election Social media companies failing to curb Russian propaganda says EU report Arkansas law requiring parental consent for minors' social media accounts blocked by judge Congress working on protecting minors on social media but raises privacy concerns Barbie film leaks online ahead of official release showing persistence of piracy NFL, NBA, UFC want faster DMCA takedowns to combat live streaming of games Gannett admits AI-written local sports stories were "hilariously terrible" Department of Defense launches website for tracking UFOs/UAPs Georgia election interference trial for Trump to be livestreamed on YouTube Google killing Pixel Pass after just 22 months despite promise of ongoing new phones Microsoft retiring WordPad after 28 years Cruise self-driving cars causing problems by blocking emergency vehicles in San Francisco Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Nicholas Deleon, Dan Moren, and Iain Thomson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mintmobile.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit ziprecruiter.com/twit lookout.com

    Ask The Tech Guys 1990: Fatal Error

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 139:37


    Microsoft is killing WordPad after 28 years. Is there a workaround for using unsupported printers on a Chromebook? Should you switch to wireless charging? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about Oppenheimer and its dialogue, and Johnny Jet shares how he saved on his Spectrum bill!  Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years. Apple's September 12th event: iPhone 15 with a USB-C port. Driverless taxis blocked ambulance and patient later died, San Francisco Fire Dept. says. SpaceX sending iPhone Emergency SOS satellites to space. Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission. What is the easiest way to pair your headphones to a TV? How can I fix my old laser printer? Are there any workarounds to setting up unsupported printers on Chromebooks? Where is Linux storing my applications on the hard drive? Scott Wilkinson and Oppenheimer's dialogue. Why are my IR remotes and receivers not working? What should one consider when installing in-home internet for a first-time home buyer? What are some recommendations for DVRs with cable? Johnny Jet and how to save on your Spectrum bill & Google's flight price guarantee. Should I switch to wireless charging my devices rather than continue using wired cables? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1990 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT lectricebikes.com

    This Week in Google 731: Leo Saving Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 149:28


    Google announces Pixel 8 launch event for October 4th Samsung buys popular meal planning app Whisk and rebrands it as Samsung Food Google discontinues Pixel Pass subscription bundle after just one year Chrome OS 116 adding auto correct and local file search Google Chat adding voice messages and interoperability with Slack and Teams Elon Musk makes controversial appearance at Valorant esports tournament Tesla planning LA supercharger location with diner and drive-in movie theater Facebook lifting ban on political ads in preparation for 2024 election Senator Chuck Schumer hosting AI forums with tech executives Meta removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese influence campaigns Canada's news ban on Facebook failed to reduce platform's usage Twitter facing thousands of arbitration cases from fired employees WordPress offering 100-year domain name registration option Nvidia posts record profits on demand for AI and gaming chips Zuckerberg demonstrates typing 100 words per minute in VR using digital keyboard New Sony Alpha A7C and A7C-R compact mirrorless cameras announced Donation options to support Hawaii residents impacted by recent hurricanes Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT Building Cyber Resilience Podcast

    Windows Weekly 844: Friday Sweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 149:21


    Windows 11 bugs drive Paul crazy, Microsoft AI event coming, no Xbox mid-cycle refresh Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/844 Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    Security Now 937: The Man in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 129:45


    Picture of the Week: Steve shares a funny "what we say vs what we mean" image about tech support conversations. WinRAR v6.23 fixes: Steve explains that updating to the latest WinRAR is more important than initially thought, with two critical vulnerabilities being actively exploited by hackers since April to install malware. HTTPS for local networks: Responding to listener email, Steve agrees HTTP is fine for local network devices like routers but notes risks in larger corporate networks. Portable domains for email: Steve endorses a listener suggestion to purchase your own domain and use third-party services, retaining control if a provider shuts down. Google Topics and monopolies: Steve and Leo debate whether Topics favors large advertisers with greater reach to get user targeting data. Voyager 2 antenna analysis: A listener calculates the antenna beam width mathematically, showing 2 degrees off-axis may not be as remarkable as it sounded. Windows time settings: Steve clarifies the STS issue does not impact end users changing Windows clock settings, it's enterprise server-side. Unix time in TLS handshakes: The hosts discuss why Unix time stamps are sent but not required for TLS, tracing back to early nonce generation. Fake flash drives: Steve warns of a slew of fake high-capacity thumb drives flooding the market, explaining how SpinRite tests detected the flaw. Man-in-the-middle attacks: While agreeing HTTPS helps prevent malicious injection, Steve examines MITM attack practicality, arguing they are difficult for hackers to pull off. Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-937-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: kolide.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Building Cyber Resilience Podcast

    MacBreak Weekly 884: Kookookachu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 150:48


    It's official: Apple's event is on September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Apple reversed its stance and endorsed right-to-repair legislation. Plus, Apple defends its App Store before the Australian government. Apple announces 'Wonderlust' event expected to feature iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more. "Wonderlust" invite is the first invitation since 2020 not to contain an AR easter egg. iPhone 15 Pro Max starts mass shipments, claims Kuo. We're Winning': Apple formally endorses right to repair legislation after spending millions fighting it. Apple to buy TSMC's entire supply of 3nm chips for 2023. The case for — and against — Apple shipping a larger iMac. Giving up the iPad-only travel dream. Stephen discusses his time at the Podcast Movement in Denver, and then the panel talks about the future of podcasting. "We can't be cheating because our apps aren't that successful." Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Relay FM for St. Jude Andy's Picks: Panels comic book reader Stephen's Picks: Downie, Transloader, & Hazel Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Stephen Robles Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT zocdoc.com/macbreak mylio.com/TWIT

    This Week in Tech 942: Dark Brandon's Twitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 166:47


    Most of My Instagram Ads Are for Drugs, Stolen Credit Cards, Hacked Accounts, Counterfeit Money, and Weapons Following Elon Musk's lead, Big Tech is surrendering to disinformation Elon Musk's Shadow Rule Exclusive: Tesla wins as Texas requires state-backed charging stations to include its plug Mike Moritz, Reid Hoffman and Other Silicon Valley Titans Said to Be Behind Mysterious Land Deals We're Winning': Apple Formally Endorses Right to Repair Legislation After Spending Millions Fighting It A Young Congressman Is Sounding Alarms About Election Security. We Should Listen to Him. Government Contractors Keep Getting Hacked. A GOP Congresswoman Is Proposing a Solution. Brianna talks all about Baldur's Gate Microsoft to sell off Activision cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft in bid for UK approval The Reactions To Call Of Duty's Nicki Minaj Operator Are Priceless Enter the Gungeon AOC will stream on Twitch again this weekend Fifth Circuit Says Law Enforcement Doesn't Need Warrants To Search Phones At The Border Whats on the horizon for the guests in the coming months? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Eric Geller, Jason Koebler, and Brianna Wu Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    Ask The Tech Guys 1989: Trouble-Free Frolicking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 147:51


    Will Apple's Boot Camp work on newer Mac computers? Dick DeBartolo shares the newer cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine and shares the Double Bubble Blaster. Which older iPhones will be supported with the upcoming iOS 17? Plus, some really geeky questions from callers!  The Silicon Valley elite who want to build a city from scratch. Fifth Circuit says law enforcement doesn't need warrants to search phones at the border. YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button. Can I still run Boot Camp on newer Mac computers? What's the best way to convert my HDMI 2.0 signal to a 2.1 signal? Dick DeBartolo and the Double Bubble Blaster. How can I transfer files between two Linux servers? Will the upcoming iOS 17 support my older iPhone? Sam Abuelsamid and EV batteries. How do you backup a website hosted on Amazon Web Services before taking it offline? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Sam Abuelsamid Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1989 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsor: cachefly.com

    This Week in Google 730: Phanky Qipek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 181:15


    Heritage Minister says Meta news block endangers lives as Canadians flee wildfires Canadian Media Orgs Said That Meta Linking To News Was Anticompetitive; Now They Say NOT Linking To News Is Anticompetitive The Bill C-18 Regulation Fake-Out: Setting the Record Straight on When Bill C-18 Takes Effect and the Regulation Making Process Elon Musk's Shadow Rule How is Spotify doing with its podcast business? Spotify will let podcasters customize their show page to bring in new listeners YouTube tests a search feature where users hum to identify songs A Few Unpopular Opinions about AI New York Times' considers legal action against OpenAI as copyright tensions swirl AI bots are so good at mimicking the human brain and vision that CAPTCHAs are useless Create real estate flythroughs with AI The Facebook settlement claim deadline is Friday. Here's how to apply. Meta launches web version of flagging Threads app YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button YouTube Music to support subscribing to podcasts via RSS Google's New Feature Ensures Your Pixel Phone Hasn't Been Hacked. Here's How It Works Google Photos Rolls Out New Editing Tools For Web New Gmail 'Verify it's you' prompt appears when attempting 'sensitive actions' Google TV update brings NFL Sunday Ticket integration, more free TV channels Gmail for Android and iOS rolling out translate feature Adobe's Co-Founder John Warnock Dies at 82 Picks: Mike - Textify Mike - Unriddle Mike - TextFX Jeff - Sorry, But LinkedIn Is Cool Now Jeff - TikTok meets Dukes mayo Ant - Vegas Pro 21 Update with Boris FX Ant - Shout out to Harry Williams: Free Form Living Light Leo's AI Flythrough Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt Guest: Mike Elgan Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: panoptica.app discourse.org/twit bitwarden.com/twit

    Windows Weekly 843: The Drawer of Broken Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 151:13


    This week on Windows Weekly, Leo, Paul, and Richard dive deep into Microsoft's prolonged acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, the launch of Edge for Business, and the Mixed Reality collaboration between Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Magic Leap. CMA: F&$% you, common sense! Despite appearing to step back from the wrong decision it made about Activision Blizzard, the CMA has instead rejected the deal again... because cloud gaming So Microsoft has offered to give Ubisoft (non-exclusive) rights to cloud streaming all AB games (except in the EU) Now the EU is wondering how/if this impacts its own agreement with Microsoft - a close reading of the Microsoft and Ubisoft announcements provides some clues that all is well Windows 11 It's Week D, so we just got the preview versions of next month's Patch Tuesday CU And it's August, so Microsoft has probably finalized 23H2 and could ship it in preview form in September's Week D Perhaps not coincidentally, Microsoft has scheduled an in-person Surface/Windows event in NYC for the following week Insider: we got new Dev and Beta builds last week Dev: rich thumbnail previews in Start, new Cast flyout, never-combine Taskbar mode Beta (23H2): native support for RAR and other archive formats, never-combined Taskbar mode, rich thumbnail previews in Start, Snipping Tool update with links to Paint and Clipchamp, new app defaults behavior (that one is in the preview update above) Edge for Business is now available Microsoft sets Windows Mixed Reality Toolkit free because AI is the new AR AI + Dev As predicted, the addition of AI-based Bing Chat has not helped Bing usage share in the slightest: "Bing AI is cute, but not a game changer". Microsoft is not happy. AI-generated Microsoft travel guide recommended a food bank in Canada to those with "empty stomachs" Brave is bringing a safe and private AI assistant to Brave because of course it is Quick hands-on with Project IDX. Yep, it's Visual Studio Code on the web Xbox The end of an era: Xbox 360 store to shut down in one year Age of Empires IV is now available on Xbox and Xbox Game Pass PC Game Pass has arrived on NVIDIA GeForce Now Sony's PlayStation Portal Remote Player is launching later this tear at $199.99 The nostalgia keeps coming: Atari announces the 2600+ console Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Enjoy my video archive on YouTube App pick of the week: Parallels Desktop 19 RunAs Radio this week: Microsoft Fabric with Andrew Snodgrass Brown liquor pick of the week: Oban 14 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: lookout.com

    Security Now 936: When Heuristics Backfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 133:07


    OpenSUSE goes private. Android to get satellite comms. SanDisk and Western Digital in hot water. You're asking for it: YouTube children's privacy. Whoopsie! 8Base. Where the money is. The TSSHOCK vulnerability. BitForge. A Quantum resilient security key. Removed Chrome extensions notifications. HTTPS by default? WinRAR 6.23 final released. Closing the Loop. When Heuristics Backfire. Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-936-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: panoptica.app kolide.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

    MacBreak Weekly 883: The P1 of Theseus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 147:08


    Your Apple Watch is covered in bacteria, to the surprise of no one: here's how often you should clean it. Apple Insider got hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro. Also, we mourn the passing of Adobe's co-founder, John Warnock, who passed away at 82. Your Apple Watch band is likely covered in bacteria, new study says. How to clean your Apple Watch. Apple seeds sixth beta of macOS 14 Sonoma to developers. Apple reverses course, moves iPhone 'end call' button back to middle in latest beta. Hands on with Apple Vision Pro in the wild. A Disney sale to Apple? Don't count it out this time. Apple buying Disney isn't the fairy tale it once was. Siri Shortcuts support added to Tesla mobile app. macOS updates for Apple silicon Macs are larger than reported. Next slide please: A brief history of the corporate presentation. Adobe's co-founder John Warnock dies at 82. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Tavarish: Flooded 2015 McLaren P1 Series Andy's Picks: Project Binky & Subler Alex's Pick: Sennheiser Ambeo VR Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit discourse.org/twit

    This Week in Tech 941: Hurriquake!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 155:47


    This episode of TWiT explores the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on creative industries like writing, the monopolistic practices of Big Tech, and the concepts of open-washing and chokepoint capitalism. Cory Doctorow discusses his upcoming appearance in a Futurama episode inspired by his book Chokepoint Capitalism The downsides of Twitter under Elon Musk as an example of chokepoint capitalism unwinding Brewster Kahle and the Internet Archive's copyright disputes over digitized books in its Emergency Library Canada's law requiring Big Tech to pay news publishers, and Meta's ban on news sharing in response The CFPB cracking down on predatory data brokers Google's "topics" proposal for interest-based ads on Chrome and privacy concerns The threats AI poses to creative professions like writing, and the implications of copyright The misleading hype around AI and job loss statistics from companies like IBM The importance of interoperability for technology platforms and digital rights How copyright law views AI-generated art and content The issues around copyrighted content being used to train AI systems by companies like OpenAI The concept of "open washing" and whether companies like OpenAI really embody openness The America COMPETES Act, proposed antitrust legislation targeting Big Tech's ad market power The role of users and tool creators in establishing boundaries on things like advertising Rebecca Giblin's experience publishing out-of-print Australian books as the non-profit publisher Untapped The podcast IP Provocations and its discussions relating to AI and intellectual property Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT mintmobile.com/twit

    Ask The Tech Guys 1988: Hopelessly Lovesick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 143:50


    Leo and Mikah answer whether you should let AI do your taxes; Rod Pyle stops by to talk about what happened with the Luna-25 spacecraft mission; and what are some excellent cloud services to back up your files that won't break the bank!  Microsoft to hold 'special event' in New York City on September 21st. Canada demands Meta lift news ban to allow wildfire info sharing. "WD refused to answer our questions about its self-wiping SanDisk SSDs." How can I stop my audiobook from starting to playback whenever my Bluetooth earbuds connect to my phone? What are the best travel routers? Is there a password manager that can store the login info on my pc but allows me to sync via Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi? Can I get AI to do my taxes? How can I move my emails to another service but keep my domain? Rod Pyle and Russia's Luna-25 Spacecraft. What's the best email program to manage all my email accounts under one roof? Also, what's a great budget professional camera? A caller calls back in with a follow-up to their previous question about copying files from their Mac hard drive. Chris Marquardt and the review of the crowded assignment What are good cloud services to back up many video files cheaply? Where can I get started to stay up to date with AI? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1988 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    This Week in Google 729: Waffle Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 165:48


    Google's updates to NFL Sunday Ticket, including flexible billing, student plans, live chat, polls, and more Linear TV viewing falling below 50% for the first time Streaming gaining more market share, but subscription costs rising Congressional inquiry into harmful data broker practices Google using AI to generate key points in web pages Google considering allowing AI summaries directly in search results YouTube cracking down on videos promoting ineffective cancer cures Google Photos getting AI-powered auto-generated titles and organization Google Slides enabling presenters to draw and annotate while presenting Changes coming to YouTube Shorts, including blocking links to combat spam Google's hotel for employees during COVID now offering discounted rates as they push back towards in-office work California allowing self-driving cars to operate in San Francisco 24/7, leading to traffic jams Google eliminating many of its private label consumer product brands due to poor sales and distrust Internet Archive being sued by record labels for digitizing and hosting out of print 78rpm records Update on researcher Joan Donovan's firing from Harvard and new role at Boston University Proposal for new rules regulating data brokers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Analysis of surveillance capitalism and its effects on society Discussion on public distrust of medical institutions and ""elite"" doctors Speculation on Elon Musk's erratic behavior on Twitter including visiting Mark Zuckerberg's house Review of the movie Oppenheimer and how its portrayal connects to the ethical dilemmas of technology Several lighter topics including bollards on Twitter, introducing grandparents to TikTok, and AI-generated poetry Picks: Stacey - Homey Pro Jeff - She introduced Grandpa to TikTok Ant - Better Smartphone Photography with Lisa Carney at Donner Lake Ant - In-Person or Online: How You Can Support Maui Wildfire Relief Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, and Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Building Cyber Resilience Podcast

    Windows Weekly 842: Eight Strikes and You're Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 135:19


    This fun episode of Windows Weekly features Paul and Richard answering questions from listeners in the Club TWiT Discord! Plus, they chat about minor Windows Insider updates, strategies for saving money on streaming services, new gaming releases like the enhanced Quake II, and more. Windows New Canary build JUST released - Nothing major; the wait for 12 continues Dev Home Preview 0.4 JUST released - accessibility and other improvements Windows 365 Switch comes to the Windows Insider Dev and Beta channels Here comes Edge for Business Microsoft 365 Microsoft is releasing a new default theme for Office Mobile + AI Google Photos gets a new AI-powered Memories view Opera brings Aria AI to its iOS browser Google brings more features to its generative AI search service Amazon adds more AI-generated review summaries on mobile Google to add Audio Magic Eraser feature with Pixel 8 series Apple to finally pay its victims for Batterygate Xbox Overview of Microsoft's new system to suspend toxic players on Xbox via strikes Now Netflix is testing a cloud gaming solution Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Dealing with subscription fatigue App pick of the week: Quake II Remaster RunAs Radio this week: PowerShellGet in 2023 with Sydney Smith Brown liquor pick of the week: EH Taylor Small Batch Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: cachefly.com

    Security Now 935: "Topics" Arrives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 119:09


    Picture of the Week. Security Now!'s 18th birthday! Closing the Loop. Firefox Multi-Account Containers. A question about Full Disk Encryption on SSD's. Should I run SpinRite before I back up my drives to a NAS? Overly complex password rules. DuckDuckGo's email alias. The new Russian Astra Linux based OS can not legally be possible. Regarding satellite crowding: The skies won't be darkening anytime soon. This is what came to mind on the Voyager 2 segment with the shout. Can you please share the name of the session manager that you use in Firefox? The numbers behind the Voyager recorrection. "Topics" Arrives. How Topics Works. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-935-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: cs.co/twit Building Cyber Resilience Podcast bitwarden.com/twit

    MacBreak Weekly 882: Hello (Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 141:47


    Apple released its first iMac 25 years ago today. Is September 12th the rumored date for Apple's upcoming event? And, could Amazon's One palm reading payment service directly compete with Google and Apple in the digital wallet space? iMac turns 25 today. Apple Event September 12, 2023: Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2; Watch X later. An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass. Five new features coming to AirPods Pro 2. Apple didn't infringe on Bluetooth pairing lawsuit, court declares. Amazon wants you to pay with your palm. It's a sneak attack on Apple and Google. Why do people save their empty Apple boxes? Ford hires ex-Apple TV Plus chief Peter Stern to lead the customer software team. Ireland's Alchemy battles e-waste by giving Apple products a new life. Lionel Messi's inter Miami CF journey subject of new Apple TV+ docuseries. Apple to Finally Pay Out $500M Over iPhone Slowdown Lawsuit, after final appeal nixed by judge. iPhone 14 satellite emergency call 'literally' saved a family trapped in the Hawaii wildfires. Researcher says they were behind iPhone popups at Def Con. An underrated icon shines in Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Callsheet by Casey Liss Alex's Pick: Feather Andy's Pick: The Nib Leo's Pick: LG StanbyME Go Portable Smart Touch Screen. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code MACBREAK

    Hands-On Tech: Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 10:44


    Leo Laporte delves into Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and discusses the improved hinge and front screen, the various widgets and customization options, the selfie camera, and how it compares to the other foldable phones. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: https://amzn.to/47xnW4C Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork

    This Week in Tech 940: Chia Fresca

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 151:20


    Black Hat, DEFCON, AI Bill of Rights, BlueJeans, Zoom AI disclosure, Snoopers' Charter Oppenheimer and IMAX. AI Causes Real Harm. Let's Focus on That over the End-of-Humanity Hype. Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. The Feds showed up in force at Black Hat. The U.K. Government Is Very Close To Eroding Encryption Worldwide . America's original hacking supergroup creates a free framework to improve app security. Electoral Commission apologises for security breach involving UK voters' data. AI 'red teams' race to find bias and harms in chatbots like ChatGPT. New 'Downfall' Flaw Exposes Valuable Data in Generations of Intel Chips. An Apple Malware-Flagging Tool Is 'Trivially' Easy to Bypass. Maui Wildfire Relief Fund. Want to pwn a satellite? Turns out it's surprisingly easy. CISA boss says US alliance with Ukraine over past year is closer than Five Eyes. Zoom AI tools trained using some customer data, updated terms say. From $40 billion to 'going concern' — WeWork warns of possible bankruptcy. I Would Rather See My Books Get Pirated Than This (Or: Why Goodreads and Amazon Are Becoming Dumpster Fires). BlueJeans, Verizon's Google Meet competitor, is shutting down. Curiosity Rover Finds 'Striking' Evidence of Habitable Seasons on Mars. Norway fines Meta 1M crowns per day over behavioural ads feud. E.U. slaps Meta with record $1.3 billion fine for data privacy violations. Rest in peace Bram Moolenaar, author of Vim and hero of many developers. Rhoda Karpatkin, Who Led Consumer Reports for Decades, Dies at 93. MrBeast Facing $100 Million Lawsuit After Dissing Own Burgers. Travis Kalanick expands 'dark kitchens' venture across Latin America. Crypto's Next Craze? Orbs That Scan Your Eyeballs. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Christina Warren, Iain Thomson, and Rob Pegoraro Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast cs.co/twit

    Ask The Tech Guys 1987: Two Heels, No Toe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 138:41


    Get ready to boost your tech know-how as we tackle a range of fascinating topics on Ask The Tech Guys! Tune in as we unpack everything from extending your home Wi-Fi network to a barn and small office, building a monster workstation PC for Unreal Engine, Leo's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and more. An Apple Malware-Flagging Tool Is 'Trivially' Easy to Bypass Music labels sue Internet Archive over digitized record collection The CNET lesson: Content pruning Is dumb for news content, don't do it Apple Mail: crashes after downloading emails from Spectrum Troubleshooting Apple Mail crashing with Spectrum How to extend your home Wi-Fi network to a garden office or shed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review Issues copying files between Windows and Mac and iCloud interference Good keyboards for Mac Router recommendations and Thread technology discussion Building a workstation PC for Unreal Engine Privacy in smart homes: Nest and Eve Open-source home automation software Home Assistant and WiFi extenders Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1987 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY

    This Week in Google 728: Stupid Dove Nests

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 160:17


    Leo shows off his Galaxy Z Flip 5. Judge Narrows Scope of Coming Trial Over Google Monopoly Claims. Musk's X Fined $350,000 in Secret Justice Department Fight Over Trump Records. Google Changes Name of Ad Product Amid Inventory Quality Scandal. Norway fines Meta 1M crowns per day over behavioural ads feud. Tech writer sues Apple, claiming Tetris movie ripped off his 'Cold War thriller' book. BlueJeans, Verizon's Google Meet competitor, is shutting down. Zoom AI tools trained using some customer data, updated terms say. Google says AI systems should be able to mine publishers' work unless companies opt out. I Would Rather See My Books Get Pirated Than This (Or: Why Goodreads and Amazon Are Becoming Dumpster Fires). Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement over use of immortal 'HeLa cells'. 'Every single' Amazon team is working on generative AI, says CEO. AI 'red teams' race to find bias and harms in chatbots like ChatGPT. Google Chrome switching to weekly security patch updates. Google moves forward with plan to delete inactive accounts. Google Messages now encrypts RCS conversations by default. Gmail for Android and iOS adding translate feature. Google gives Pixel Tablet first discount 1.5 months after launch. California regulators to decide the future of Cruise and Waymo. YouTube will stop showing videos on the homepage if your watch history is off. WeWork Raises 'Substantial Doubt' About Staying in Business. Netflix is winding down its DVD business after 25 years. MrBeast Facing $100 Million Lawsuit After Dissing Own Burgers. Curiosity Rover Finds 'Striking' Evidence of Habitable Seasons on Mars. The Expanse Online Auction. Introducing Project IDX, An Experiment to Improve Full-stack, Multiplatform App Development. $5 billion Google lawsuit over 'incognito mode' tracking moves a step closer to trial. Rhoda Karpatkin, Who Led Consumer Reports for Decades, Dies at 93. Rest in peace Bram Moolenaar, author of Vim and hero of many developers. Picks: Stacey - SmartThings Energy. Leo - The Sad Bastard Cookbook by tRaum Books. Jeff - ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment. Ant - The Best $9 You Can Spend. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, and Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: mylio.com/TWIT

    Windows Weekly 841: You've Been Tennified

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 156:35


    Windows 365 Switch public preview, Project IDX, digital decluttering Windows 11 Patch Tuesday arrives - nothing to see here, first PT this year with no new Windows 11 22H2 features New Canary build today: Two features from Dev, one new feature, plus a few minor fixes Windows 365 Switch is now available in public preview More Earnings Learnings Amazon revenues up 11 percent, but we have lots of AWS info Apple revenues flat as smartphone market slide continues - but services Microsoft 365, AI, etc Bing Chat comes to (some) third-party mobile browsers Slack is getting a major UI refresh Dev Microsoft issues final .NET 8 preview, RC next Google uses VS Code to make its new AI-based code editor in the browser GitHub Copilot adds a beta code referencing tool Xbox New Zealand OK's Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft, er, Activision announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Sony revenues soared 33 percent in the previous quarter, with PlayStation 5 unit sales up 38 percent to 3.3 million PS5 Cloud Streaming goes live for some (requires PS Plus) Tips and Picks Tip of the week: One strategy for digital decluttering Tip of the week #2: Back-to-school sale at the Microsoft Store Tip of the week #3: Subscribe to Thurrott Premium, Windows Intelligence newsletter, and Club TWiT Podcast pick of the week: Azure Innovations with Mark Russinovich Brown liquor pick of the week: Port Askaig 100 Proof Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: cs.co/twit

    Security Now 934: Revisiting Global Privacy Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 120:39


    Picture of the Week. NASA "shouted" at Voyager. Another view of Microsoft. What about this Chinese attack? AI meets Keyboard Acoustic Side-Channel attacks. Closing the Loop. Revisiting Global Privacy Control. Show Notes: https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-934-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT cs.co/twit

    MacBreak Weekly 881: Cookster's Billions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 141:35


    Apple Q3 2023 charts: $81.8B revenue, down 1%. How Apple will save billions of dollars on chips for new iPhone. Apple iPhone 15 Pro goes on sale September 22, announced september 12 or 13. Apple tests 2024 M3 Max MacBook Pro chip with 16 CPU cores, 40 GPU cores. Apple and Samsung are preparing big investments in chip designer Arm. Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services. Apple's college football TV deal, and a century-old athletic conference, fall apart. Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues Apple, alleging 'Tetris' movie on TV+ rips off his book. Google's AI-powered code editor enables Android, iOS, and web dev online. Google wants iPhone switchers to know 'It's all good' on Android. Picks of the Week: Jason's Picks: MacWhisper & Aiko Leo's Pick: FullJourney Alex's Pick: Filmtools Andy's Pick: SingleFIle Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/macbreak

    This Week in Tech 939: The Immortal Cell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 152:44


    AI in Hollywood, Alphabet antitrust lawsuit, Amazon earnings, Exorcist VR An Internet Veteran's Guide to Not Being Scared of Technology. 'Barbie' joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors. Movie extras worry they'll be replaced by AI. Hollywood is already doing body scans. Hollywood's Pain Is YouTube's Advertising Gain. Meta starts blocking news in Canada over law on paying publishers. Amazon (AMZN) Q2 earnings report 2023. Alphabet's Google (GOOGL) to Face Slimmed-Down Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search. Brave Search Breaks Free Of Bing With Standalone Image Index. Kagi Search - A Premium Search Engine. Apple Services Salvage a Blah Quarter. Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short. NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence. Fortnite's adding a museum about the Holocaust. Exclusive: Inside Meta's Horizon Worlds reboot. The Exorcist: Legion VR on Oculus Quest 2. Post Malone Buys Lord Of The Rings Card Worth Over $2 Million. Family of Henrietta Lacks settles lawsuit over use of immortal cell line. U.S. ban on popular lightbulb goes into effect Aug. 1. Is that a TV in your pocket? Rokid is making a TV dongle for its AR glasses. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Mike Masnick, and Janko Roettgers Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ziprecruiter.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit lookout.com

    Ask The Tech Guys 1986: Diamond Tweeters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 129:04


    Elon Musk's 'fund your legal bill' tweet is a brand new level of BS. Google is offering an on-campus hotel 'special' to help lure workers back to the office. NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence. Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short. Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search. What earbuds do Leo & Mikah recommend that are waterproof and great for swimming? Can I add a number sequence on my pictures as I take them with a smartphone or camera? Scott Wilkinson and why there aren't more HDMI ports on TVs. What will be new with the iPhone's released later this year? What is the best way to learn Excel nowadays? Can you pause and play videos from a Mac computer with the Apple Watch? Johnny Jet and sleeping at airports. Also, Johnny has a question! He's wondering why his laptop's battery is not charging after installing a replacement battery some time ago. Is the Lenovo Nano laptop a good choice for basic computing needs, such as using Microsoft 365? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1986 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast lectricebikes.com fastmail.com/twit