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On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent talk with Emily Drybelbis of PCMag about Amazon's new AI service, Amazon Q. For more, check out Tech News Weekly Episode 313: https://twit.tv/tnw/313 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Emily Dreibelbis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Jason Howell, Paris Martineau, Jeff Jarvis and Ant Pruitt discuss the 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. Do these promotions matter anymore? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/744 #Amazon, #TWiT, #blackfriday Hosts: Jason Howell, Ant Pruitt, Paris Martineau, and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Mikah Sargent about NTDEV's tiny11 2311 project - a smaller Windows 11 install option with servicing capabilities. It is based on the 23H2 release and makes Windows less resource intensive. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww857 Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Evan Prodromou, founder of ActivityPub, joins Jonathan Bennett and Doc Searls on FLOSS Weekly. He discusses what ActivityPub is and what it means for federated social media. For more, check out FLOSS Weekly: https://twit.tv/floss/759 Hosts: Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett Guest: Evan Prodromou You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Steve Gibson speaks with Ant Pruitt on this episode of Security Now as a listener asks about the best practices for managing a child's internet access. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/950 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why the NameDrop feature on iOS 17 is being mislabeled as a big privacy threat when it actually requires users to actively tap on the Share option after iPhones have come in contact. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau talk about the series of events that transpired over the weekend that saw Sam Altman fired and eventually re-hired by OpenAI. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/twig743 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, Jeff Jarvis, and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech, Iain Thomson, Harry McCracken, Fr. Robert Ballecer, and Doc Rock talk about Sam Altman's return to OpenAI as CEO amidst corporate drama over the board's concerns with the company's advanced AI capabilities. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit955 Host: Iain Thomson Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Doc Rock, and Harry McCracken You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Ask The Tech Guys, Mikah Sargent shares some resources and tools you can use to hunt down some great Cyber Monday deals and deals year-long. For more, check out Ask The Tech Guys: https://twit.tv/attg/2002 Host: Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte unpick the layers of Microsoft's controversial dealings with Open AI, the ethical concerns at play, and the potential fallout on the tech industry after Sam Altman was fired...and then rehired! Listen to the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww856 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about Apple's shocking decision to adopt RCS messaging with its iPhones in 2024. For the rest of this story, and more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/896 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about how popular encrypted messaging app Signal is facing funding and privacy challenges as it seeks donor support to sustain operations without ads or data collection. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/949 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent recommend Flighty, an App Store Award finalist that helps with travel planning and provides real-time updates on flight information. The hosts highlight the app's use of new technologies and features, such as live activities, and its ability to sync with other travel planning apps.  Subscribe to the podcast and check out the full episode at http://twit.tv/ios Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech, Devindra Hardawar, Anthony Ha, Alex Lindsay, and Paris Martineau discuss the OpenAI board's shocking surprise firing of CEO Sam Altman and the rapid ripple effects that caused over the weekend. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/twit/954 Host: Devindra Hardawar Guests: Paris Martineau, Alex Lindsay, and Anthony Ha You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte shows Paris Martineau and Jason Howell how he built a personalized Lisp programming assistant using GPT and a tailored corpus of Lisp books and websites. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/742 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent speak with Will Sattelberg of Android Police about Apple's announcement to bring RCS support to iMessage next year. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/312 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Will Sattelberg You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Alex Stamos explains that fighting election disinformation should be bipartisan since foreign influence campaigns aim for chaos rather than favoring one party. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/742 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Jason Howell Guest: Alex Stamos You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell and Paul Thurrott chat with Leo Laporte about 2023's .NET Conference, which has been overlapping with Microsoft Ignite. Check out Richard's presentation at https://www.youtube.com/live/xEFO1sQ2bUc?si=o-pYNAv6DoNoeMtL&t=24142 Watch the full podcast episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww855 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Downfall, a new Intel processor vulnerability that leaks sensitive data between users on shared systems by exploiting speculative execution. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/948 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about why Apple still refuses to allow iMessages on Android devices. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/895 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard shows off one of her new favorite iPhone cases - the Limitless 5.0! Also, their phone sling is super convenient and comes in purple, green, and black.  Get the sling at https://amzn.to/47xuBep (affiliate) Full episode and subscribe buttons at http://twit.tv/ios679 Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech,  Leo Laporte, Dan Patterson, and Janko Roettgers discuss Janko's scoop that Amazon is ditching Android in favor of its own Linux-based operating system for Fire TVs. Full episode at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/953 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers and Dan Patterson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Making a space station cocktail hour a reality poses immense challenges. In this lively excerpt from This Week in Space, Space alcohol expert Colleen McLeod Garner explores the prospects and perils of alcohol consumption in orbit. Can space tourism operations serve alcohol responsibly? What rules and rituals might drinking in space require? Be sure to watch the full episode as hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik ponder zero-gravity beer, licensing cosmic bars, and the dilemma of drinking on the job in space. Watch the full episode: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/87 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Colleen McLeood Garner You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about Humane's AI wearable pin that allows you to interact with large language models. For the articles mentioned during this clip, and more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/311 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau discuss the end of TikTok's $2 billion Creator Fund. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/741 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Paris Martineau, and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott talks to Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about his review of the HP Spectre Foldable device. The innovative product can act as a competent laptop, tablet, or desktop. The screen can unfold to 17 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand to keep it upright. The 3-in-1 PC costs $5000 and runs Windows 11. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww854 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Jason Snell talks about his review of the 24-inch iMac, and the panel discusses why Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. For more, check out this episode of MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/894 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Mandiant's discovery of evidence of hackers bypassing authentication and moving laterally after exploiting the vulnerability. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/479 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why mesh bags are a game changer for tech organization, especially for storing cables. Don't forget to label them so you can know exactly what is inside at a glance.  Get your own bags at https://amzn.to/47kezoa (affiliate) Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios678 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Shoshana Weissman, Christina Warren, and Mike Elgan analyze the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses worn by Mike, comparing features like camera quality, battery life, and voice assistant to Google Glass. Full episode at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/952 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mike Elgan, Christina Warren, and Shoshana Weissmann You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

A key announcement from OpenAI's inaugural DevDay developer conference was the launch of GPTs. People can create custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and skills, and then share in the GPT Store — all with no coding required. Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis react live to the unveiling of this and more on TWiT News. Full episode at http://twit.tv/news399 Hosts: Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Ask The Tech Guys, Scott Wilkinson shares some TV brands to keep an eye on for some great deals during the month of November. View Scott's list of TV's, and more from this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, at https://twit.tv/attg/1999 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Scott Wilkinson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Enterprise Tech, Chris Heard, CEO of Olive Technologies talks about how businesses can factor in total cost of ownership when looking to buy a software solution. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/568 Host: Curtis Franklin Guest: Chris Heard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

How will Elon Musk keep 100 people alive on future Starship Mars missions? Grant Anderson, the president and CEO of Paragon Space Development Corporation, has been working on these problems and explains the challenges of scaling up from SpaceX's Dragon life support for crews of 4-7 to Musk's visions of 80-100 people on Starship missions. Tune in to This Week in Space to learn more about the complex challenges required to sustain human life in the harsh extremes of space: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/86 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Grant Anderson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell speaks with Eric Geller of The Messenger about Biden's recently signed executive order on artificial intelligence and what this executive order means for AI. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/310 Host: Jason Howell Guest: Eric Geller You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau examine President Biden's new executive order focused on developing AI in a safe, secure and responsible way, and Leo's epiphany about the real danger being humans weaponizing AI. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/740 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell chat about the announcement that replacement parts for compatible Surface devices will now be available from iFixit. This is another step in right (to repair) direction for fixing owned electronics. Check Microsoft's blog at https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2023/10/26/microsoft-works-with-ifixit-to-provide-replacement-components-for-surface/ Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww853 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss how HackerOne's breach bounty payouts have surpassed $300 million total, with AI seen as a top emerging target by 55% of hackers surveyed. For the full episode go to: https://twit.tv/sn/946 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about the announced M3 chips for the MacBook Pro line and the return of a beloved color that hasn't graced the MacBook Pro in years. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/893 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Mikah Sargent examines the Bluetooth issues some have experienced with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Hopefully, iOS 17.2 fixes connectivity problems that several users are dealing with. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios677 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

After Apple's 'Scary Fast' event stream, Leo Laporte chats with Alex Lindsay and Mikah Sargent about the new Mac reveals. Between the M3 family of chips, Space Black MacBook Pro, and updated 24-inch iMacs, there were a lot of tech details to discuss! Watch the full show reaction at http://twit.tv/news398 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mikah Sargent, and Alex Lindsay You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Alex Wilhelm, and Ryan Shrout talk about Qualcomm's announcement of their new Snapdragon X Elite chips, promising a 30% performance boost to compete with Apple's silicon. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit951 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Ryan Shrout and Alex Wilhelm You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT