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On Monday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher outlines why she thinks U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were unconstitutional. And a local energy watcher explains what it could mean for gas prices and Houston's oil and gas industry.Also this hour: Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed numerous bills yesterday, including a ban on THC products. And he called for a special session. Blaise Gainey from the Texas Newsroom provides details.Then, a Houston factory may soon use robots to create AI servers. What could go wrong? We discuss that story and the latest developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And the Rockets are trading for star Kevin Durant. Does the move reflect a growing trend for teams making deep runs in the postseason? We discuss that and other developments in Houston sports.

On Monday's show: Depending on where you live in Greater Houston, you may be closing in on an election day. We provide a rundown on some of the municipal election decisions being made today in Fort Bend County. And we get an update on Texas public school funding from the Texas Legislature.Also this hour: We discuss “tough on crime” policies that are so tough they've caught just about everyone off guard.Then, do we really need all this smart technology? Just how connected should your fridge really be? We discuss what gadgetry may really go too far and other developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And Jeff Balke updates us on the Rockets playoff series against the Golden State Warriors and other news in Houston sports.

On Monday's show: State government can move fast or slow. Consider the speed with which the Texas Senate passed a bill calling for public schools to display the Ten Commandments, and how, so far, Gov. Greg Abbott seems to be slow playing what should be a simple call for a special election in a Houston-area Congressional district. News 88.7's Andrew Schneider updates us on both stories.Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in residential real estate here in Greater Houston, which has long been a seller's market, with the help of Florian Martin of the Houston Business Journal and real estate agent Kristin Pomroy.Then, columnist Dwight Silverman talks about some recent developments in consumer technology.And Jeff Balke tells us about the UH Cougars men's basketball team making its sixth straight appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament and updates us on Houston sports.

On Monday's show: The Texas House has its own version of a school vouchers bill that would tie the value of education savings accounts to public school funding. We learn how it would work differently than a plan in the Senate and how the two houses might work out conflicts between them.Also this hour: Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, how does it all end, and what does it mean for Houstonians? We ask a pair of local foreign policy experts.Then, Apple has announced plans to build an AI server manufacturing facility here in Houston. Columnist Dwight Silverman explains what the facility will be doing and updates us on other developments in consumer technology.And the Astros got their first look at the automated ball/strike system as Major League Baseball tests out a new challenging system in spring training. Jeff Balke lets us know how it went.

On Monday's show: We learn why Harris County taxpayers are on the hook for any upgrades at NRG Stadium and what that might cost.Also this hour: Earlier this month, former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory outlining how alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing at least seven kinds of cancer and called for alcohol labels to include warnings about that. But drinking is a big part of American culture in so many ways. What do we do with this revelation? Then, columnist Dwight Silverman talks about the debate over the TikTok ban and other developments surrounding consumer technology.And we discuss the latest developments in sports, including the Astros trading reliever Ryan Pressly to the Cubs.

On Monday's show: Some 80 million Americans are expected to travel this week. Whether you're driving or flying in and out of Houston, we have all you need to know before you go as we check in with Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for the Houston Airport System.Also this hour: On what's traditionally the biggest travel week of the year, we welcome your questions and comments about the rules of the road for local law enforcement. Whatever you want to know about how we're actually supposed to drive here in Houston and across Texas is welcome.Then, we discuss tech gift options for the upcoming holiday season in our monthly conversation about consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And the Texans go from one rivalry to another. On the heels of their shellacking of the Dallas Cowboys, we recap Sunday's game against the Titans with Jeff Balke.

 On Monday's show: We dive into the political battle happening over the delayed execution of Robert Roberson.Also this hour: Last week we discussed why choosing an electricity provider in Texas can be complicated and intimidating. Today, we revisit how we got to this point after the state deregulated the retail electricity market and consider how that truly affected energy prices in the state.Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent developments in consumer technology.And Jeff Balke recaps the Texans' important divisional matchup with the Indianapolis Colts.

On Monday's show: We talk with reporter Natalie Weber about a developing story in Fort Bend County involving potential criminal activity among elected officials, including County Judge KP George.Also this hour: We discuss how environmental regulations affect Houston neighborhoods and whether they are enough to protect us from harmful effects.Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent developments in consumer technology.And we talk about the weekend for the Houston Texans and Houston Astros with Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: August and September have always been considered the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. And right now there's no sort of real threat out in the Atlantic for the Houston area. So, when you consider how early in the season Beryl came along and the derecho before it, it seems to the untrained eye as if this hurricane season is not going at all the way past years have. We ask an expert is that's true -- and find out why.Also this hour: We learn about a recent investigation into efforts to contend with so-called zombie oil wells in West Texas -- old wells that are suddenly bursting with fluids after years of dormancy.Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent developments in consumer technology.And we preview the upcoming Texans season with Jonathan Alexander, who covers the team for the Houston Chronicle.

Stop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearchMy SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Dwight Silverman, , Rob Pegoraro and John Quain take on HEB finally embracing Apple Pay, new Google Pixel smartphones, new from the recent BlackHat security conference and the "premature" death of the desktop PCSubscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuyFollow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

On Monday's show: Before President Biden's announcement over the weekend, the last time a sitting U.S. president dropped his re-election bid, he was a Texan. And when Lyndon B. Johnson did so in 1968, it was amid a period of somewhat similar turmoil. We discuss those parallels with Rice University political science professor Bob Stein, who was at the contentious 1968 Democratic National Convention.Then, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and our own Andrew Schneider reflect on the life and career of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died Friday.Also this hour: What are some of the biggest mistakes Houston has made over the years? What in your view is the single biggest whopper of a screwup we've made as a city? Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent developments in consumer technology, including last week's Crowdstrike glitch that messed with Houston airports, banks, hospitals, and media.And we get an update on the Astros from Jeff Balke.

On Wednesday's show: As Houstonians await power and assess the damage to their property, there are probably many unanswered questions that remain in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl--we try to cover some of them on our program with local experts.And we discuss developments in local, state, and national politics, including any related to the storm.

On Monday's show: In another case out of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal gun law designed to protect domestic violence victims. We learn why the High Court upheld it a week after striking down another gun law.Also this hour: We dive into a new report on housing in Greater Houston, which reinforces what a lot of us have known for a while now -- homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many of us.Then, we discuss battery banks and other power supplies you may consider stocking up on for hurricane season along with other consumer technology stories with columnist Dwight Silverman.And we get an update on sports with Jeff Balke.

Stop data brokers from exposing your information (14-day FREE trial with my sponsor, Aura): https://aura.com/smarttechresearch My SmartTechCheck podcast with Rob Pegoraro, Stewart Wolpin and Dwight Silverman opine on Apple's WWDC 24 and trends in the fixed wireless access (FWA) and broadband space Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheck Follow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraro Follow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontech Follow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

Episode 28 of Wormhole Pinball Presents – Dwight Silverman – “Retired” Reporter and Pinball Enthusiast.  He sits down live and is joined by Jamie and Christine Hood.  They discuss Dwight's reporting career and his recent article for Texas Monthly about the Wormhole, the Wormhole East Pinball Museum, and we even throw in a sappy moment.  

On Monday's show: A new PBS documentary called Poisoned Ground tells the story of the Love Canal environmental disaster near Niagara Falls that led to the creation of the EPA's Superfund program. Much of the fight against that site was led by women, and we hear from one of them. And we learn how one of them inspired and mentored Houston activist Jackie Medcalf, who's working to clean up superfund sites around this area.Also this hour: We discuss recent developments in the world of consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: The Texas Medical Board on Friday published what it sees as guidance for doctors about how to define what constitutes a medical exception under the state's strict abortion ban. We learn what that guidance entails and some of the legal questions it raises. Also this hour: A recent report from Rice University examines cost and quality at Houston hospitals and found, among other things, there's a wide range of costs for customers with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas depending on which hospital they go to for care. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses some recent developments in consumer technology. And we discuss the University of Houston's overtime win against Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament. And dramatic off-field developments involving Shohei Ohtani and his now former translator once again raise the specter of how sports and gambling are more intertwined than ever. And will MLB investigate it as aggressively as it did the Astros' sign-stealing scandal? We talk it over with Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

Rich talks about how much data our phones collect on us and how you can check to see which apps access what and revoke these permissions!Shelly in Seal Beach wants a new laptop to replace her iMac.A new website called Speedtest Performance from OOKLA helps you find the fastest internet service provider near you based on real-life speed tests.Dr. Scott J. White, associate professor and director of The George Washington University's Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy, discusses TikTok security concerns.Adam in Los Angeles is curious about the difference between a tower PC and a smaller desktop PC.Roku had a data breach affecting 15,000 users.Wayne in Yorba Linda is wondering about transferring data to a thumb drive to free up space.Robert in Roseville, Michigan wants to know if you download TikTok does it infect your phone with spyware? Here's info on how to delete your account or download the data TikTok has on you.Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times, will explain how our cars spy on us.Airbnb bans indoor security cameras.Walmart is selling a MacBook Air for $699.Mike in Royal Oak, Michigan needs help freeing up space on an old Samsung phone. Rich says to check in Settings > Device Care > Storage and also use the Google Files app to clean up storage.Tom in Eau Clair Wisconsin has an old Android phone that he can't remember the lock pattern for. It contains thousands of dollars of crypto. You might be able to use Google credentials to unlock it. Rich also mentioned Graykey.Gary in Irvine has a lot of email attachments he wants to download. Rich says to check out a helper app to help extract attachments.Dwight Silverman, freelance tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle, will explain what we need to know about WiFi 7.Google Chrome is introducing real-time protection for links you click in the web browser. They say it will cut down on phishing attempts by 25%.Keurig has new compostable K-Cups called K-Rounds.Pew Research Center surveyed Teens and Parents and Screen Time. The major takeaway: we love our phones but we spend too much time on them, we argue about them but in the end, we all like what they can do.Google I/O will be held on May 14 and 15, 2024. Expect new AI tools, a cheaper Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold 2 and maybe a new Pixel tablet.Apple Sports app got its first update and it now supports MLB and NCAA March Madness.Watch out for investment schemes advertised on social media featuring billionaire investors. It could be a pump-and-dump scam. Get full access to Rich on Tech at richontech.tv/subscribe

63 - March 16, 2024Rich DeMuro talks about tech news, tips, and gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show.Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on 350+ stations nationwide.Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram and Facebook.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!Links may be affiliate.RichOnTech.tvSign up for the Rich on Tech Newsletter!Rich talked about how much data our phones collect on us and how you can check to see which apps access what and revoke these permissions!Shelly in Seal Beach wants a new laptop to replace her iMac.A new website called Speedtest Performance from OOKLA helps you find the fastest internet service provider near you based on real-life speed tests.Dr. Scott J. White, associate professor and director of The George Washington University's Cybersecurity Program and Cyber Academy, will explain TikTok's security concerns.Adam in Los Angeles is curious about the difference between a tower PC and a smaller desktop PC.Roku had a data breach affecting 15,000 users.Wayne in Yorba Linda is wondering about transferring data to a thumb drive to free up space.Robert in Roseville, Michigan wants to know if you download TikTok does it infect your phone with spyware? Here's info on how to delete your account or download the data TikTok has on you.Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times, will explain how our cars spy on us.Airbnb bans indoor security cameras.Walmart is selling a MacBook Air for $699.Mike in Royal Oak, Michigan needs help freeing up space on an old Samsung phone. Rich says to check in Settings > Device Care > Storage and also use the Google Files app to clean up storage.Tom in Eau Clair Wisconsin has an old Android phone that he can't remember the lock pattern for. It contains thousands of dollars of crypto. You might be able to use Google credentials to unlock it. Rich also mentioned Graykey.Gary in Irvine has a lot of email attachments he wants to download. Rich says to check out a helper app to help extract attachments.Dwight Silverman, freelance tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle, will explain what we need to know about WiFi 7.Google Chrome is introducing real-time protection for links you click in the web browser. They say it will cut down on phishing attempts by 25%.Keurig has new compostable K-Cups called K-Rounds.Pew Research Center surveyed Teens and Parents and Screen Time. The major takeaway: we love our phones but we spend too much time on them, we argue about them but in the end, we all like what they can do.Google I/O will be held on May 14 and 15, 2024. Expect new AI tools, a cheaper Pixel 8a, Pixel Fold 2 and maybe a new Pixel tablet.Apple Sports app got its first update and it now supports MLB and NCAA March Madness.Watch out for investment schemes advertised on social media featuring billionaire investors. It could be a pump-and-dump scam.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Monday's show: We get an update on the Houston Avenue street project saga. Also this hour: With the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo getting under way, we talk about the history of the trail rides that lead up to each year's event with the head of the committee who organizes them and with photographer Ray Viator, who has a new book documenting them called All Trails Lead to Houston: Riding to the Rodeo. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses some recent developments in consumer technology. And we get an update on Houston sports.

On Monday's show:  It appears Rice University may have settled a lawsuit brought against it and other universities over at least its knowledge of an alleged price-fixing scheme. We learn more from Houston Chronicle higher education reporter Samantha Ketterer. Also this hour: The state says Texas soon won't have enough full-time registered and licensed vocational nurses. But we'll have more nurse practitioners than we need. We learn what different kinds of nurses do and discuss why there is a looming shortage of some of them. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman talks about the latest developments in consumer technology. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

  On Monday's show: As early voting begins today, we take a closer look at what a new poll says about the Dec. 9 mayoral runoff. Also this hour: How much do days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday still mean for retailers this time of year? Then, columnist Dwight Silverman talks about what technology will be hot gifts this holiday season and discusses the latest in consumer technology. And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

On Monday's show: A new study reveals the key issues and priorities for residents and likely voters heading into the November election. Also this hour: With some recent stories about mishaps involving self-driving cars in Houston and elsewhere, a local professor updates us on how the technology of autonomous vehicles is developing and when it might be more common -- and more affordable. Then we discuss developments in technology with columnist Dwight Silverman. And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: Late last week, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, the former Republican opponent of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last November's election. We learn why and discuss whether we should just expect more challenges like this in the future in our current political climate. Also this hour: We remember the time Boris Yeltsin visited a grocery store in Clear Lake and how it influenced the eventual fall of communism in Russia. Then we discuss developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman. And we get the latest on the Astros' push for the postseason from Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: Today is the first day of classes at Houston ISD under state control. We discuss a new school year of change. Also this hour: We learn about some controversial videos approved for use in Florida public schools that, for a moment this week, seemed like they might be coming to Texas schools too. We explain why they're not – at least for now. Then, from streaming service news, to an improved wireless car play adapter, we discuss developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman. And will the Astros be able to catch the Texas Rangers and win their division -- as their fans have gotten so used to them doing? Or is there a chance they could miss the playoffs altogether, given how close the Wild Card race has gotten of late?

An informative SmartTechCheck podcast with tech journalists Dwight Silverman, Stewart Wolpin, and John Quain on the waning momentum of ChatGPT, legacy tech still with us and coming chaos to the streaming video content segment Subscribe to @SmartTechCheck for weekly podcast upload reminders: https://www.youtube.com/SmartTechCheckFollow Mark Vena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVenaTechGuy Follow Rob Pegoraro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobPegoraroFollow John Quain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jqontechFollow Stewart Wolpin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwolpin

  On Monday's show: We get an update from TxDOT on the years-long I-69/610 project that is nearing completion. Also this hour: We discuss a recent Houston Chronicle investigation that found police response times were the slowest in decades. Then, Houston Chronicle Tech Columnist Dwight Silverman returns to talk about the latest developments in consumer technology. And we discuss Houston sports with Jeff Balke.

On Monday's show: We discuss a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling where 8 of the 9 justices rejected a challenge from Texas and Louisiana over the Biden administration's guidelines for who immigration officials can target for arrest and deportation. Also this hour: Attorney Mitchell Katine reflects on his involvement in Lawrence v. Texas, a huge step forward for gay rights in 2003. Then, Houston Chronicle Tech Columnist Dwight Silverman returns to talk about the latest developments in consumer technology. And Jeff Balke considers the future of the Rockets after the NBA Draft.

On Monday's show: University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs recently shared his vision in Forbes of the future for the Texas energy grid. It's something lawmakers are contemplating, too. Hirs joins discusses with us what he'd like to see, what may actually happen, and how wide the divide is between that vision and the reality. Also this hour: There have been some examples this session of amendments to bills getting added at the last minute and voted on without any real serious review. We discuss some recent examples during this and past sessions and the issues they raise. Then, we discuss the latest news in comsumer technology with the help of columnist Dwight Silverman. And we get an update on sports from Jeff Balke.

Follow Rich: RichOnTech.tvRich talked about how technology is great, but you have to consider other people in your household so that it just “works” when it needs to. Also, Rich did a virtual wine tasting and learned about how wineries are embracing sustainability.Kelly called in about her AT&T email address being hacked. It could be linked to a hack being reported by TechCrunch where hackers found their way into various AT&T email accounts. Rich's advice is to use a third-party email account that's not linked to your cable or internet provider and make sure it's secured with two factor authentication.Rich talked about the new “hot” Twitter alternative called Bluesky.Dwight Silverman from the Houston Chronicle joined to talk about the OnePlus Pad tablet.Jack called to ask what to replace his netbook with.John asked about the best password manager.Amazon is discontinuing the Amazon Halo lineup of fitness and sleep tracking devices.Wallace emails: I have the OnePlus 8 pro, my 2022 Prius XLE didn't come with Android Auto, is there a way to install or use Android Auto on my car? Rich says to use Driving Mode in Google Maps along with a nice mount from ProClip.Rich reviews the Ring Car Cam dashcam.Scott Keyes of Going.com joined to talk about airfare deal alerts.Gary called in to ask about the end of life for Windows 10 in 2025. Rich suggested looking at ChromeOS Flex.WhatsApp now works across multiple phones! Messages stay encrypted end to end.Robot vacuum maker Neato is shutting down but they will support existing vacuums for 5 years.Peter in San Gabriel asked about his problems with his Bluetooth and Android Auto connection in a 2019 Nissan Versa.Rich tried a service called Cynch which comes to you to exchange your propane tanks. It worked perfectly.Steven in Los Angeles called to ask about setting up multiple email accounts in Outlook.Lauren Dragan of Wirecutter joined to talk about her picks for best headphones, earbuds and over the counter hearing aides.Rich says there is now an app like AirDrop but for Android to PC's called Nearby Share Beta for Windows. As an alternative, you can use the PNY DUO LINK with USB C and USB A to quickly transfer files from your Android to a computer, Mac or PC.1-800-Flowers.com has a new AI tool called MomVerse. Type in some info about your mom, wife or whoever you're sending flowers to and it will use ChatGPT to generate a personalized message!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  On Monday's show: Air Alliance Houston has released findings of a new effort to sample the air in Houston, which found "significant presence" of a toxic gas linked to respiratory problems and fine particulate matter that can cause serious health conditions. Also this hour: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we discuss efforts to prevent child abuse since the pandemic with DePelchin Children's Center. Then, as Houston Matters prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, we continue our series of conversations about how things in the city have and have not changed in the past decade. Today, we consider how the technology landscape has changed with the help of columnist Dwight Silverman. And we get an update on local sports from Jeff Balke.

  On Monday's show: At the end March, people on Medicaid will have to start signing up for the program again to renew their coverage, instead of the “continuous enrollment” method, which rolled enrollment over from year to year and was part of the federal government's COVID-19 health emergency policy. As a consequence, the federal Department of Health and Human Services expects 6.8 million people to lose their coverage even though they are still eligible. We discuss what this could mean for Texas, a state with so many uninsured and relying on Medicaid. Also this hour: We learn about the Biden administration's immigration policies and their potential impact on Houston and Texas. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses some of the latest developments in consumer technology And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

  On Monday's show: Harris County taxpayers are spent more than $60 million last year for court-appointed private attorneys to represent low-income defendants. And some of those lawyers are taking on far too many cases. We learn more from Harris County Chief Public Defender Alex Bunin and Houston Chronicle investigative reporter Neena Satija, who's been looking into this. Also this hour: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón talks about the role nature plays in her work and her love of Houston's grackles. She's coming to Houston for an event with Inprint on March 6. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses some of the latest developments in consumer technology And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

On Monday's show: Major universities across Texas have reacted quickly to Gov. Abbott's order banning the use of TikTok on government-issued devices. We discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose and why with cybersecurity expert Chris Bronk from the University of Houston. Also this hour: Rice University professor Timothy Morton's take on how to bring more people together on addressing climate change. MORE: The End of the World Has Already Happened (BBC) Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses some of the latest developments in consumer technology, including the rise of Chat GPT and other generative artificial intelligence applications. And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account. Twitter Locks Its Office and Suspends Badge Access. I Was the Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter. This Is What Could Become of It. Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud. Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams. How Much Trouble Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried In? Evernote's Next Move: Joining the Bending Spoons Suite of Apps. Ahead of Its Time, Behind the Curve: Why Evernote Failed to Realize Its Potential. Tom Brady and Larry David among those accused of defrauding investors in FTX collapse. H'wood FTX Frenzy as Michael Lewis Reveals He Spent 6 Months with Founder. Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to 'ignore' Web3: 'Web3 is not the web at all' Leo talks about the road map for The Tech Guy. The long-awaited US broadband internet maps are here — for you to challenge. Earth now weighs six ronnagrams: New metric prefixes voted in. NASA's Modern Moon Program Is Finally off the Ground. Greg Bear (1951-2022). Fred Brooks Has Died. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman 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 nureva.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account. Twitter Locks Its Office and Suspends Badge Access. I Was the Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter. This Is What Could Become of It. Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud. Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams. How Much Trouble Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried In? Evernote's Next Move: Joining the Bending Spoons Suite of Apps. Ahead of Its Time, Behind the Curve: Why Evernote Failed to Realize Its Potential. Tom Brady and Larry David among those accused of defrauding investors in FTX collapse. H'wood FTX Frenzy as Michael Lewis Reveals He Spent 6 Months with Founder. Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to 'ignore' Web3: 'Web3 is not the web at all' Leo talks about the road map for The Tech Guy. The long-awaited US broadband internet maps are here — for you to challenge. Earth now weighs six ronnagrams: New metric prefixes voted in. NASA's Modern Moon Program Is Finally off the Ground. Greg Bear (1951-2022). Fred Brooks Has Died. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman 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 nureva.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account. Twitter Locks Its Office and Suspends Badge Access. I Was the Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter. This Is What Could Become of It. Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud. Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams. How Much Trouble Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried In? Evernote's Next Move: Joining the Bending Spoons Suite of Apps. Ahead of Its Time, Behind the Curve: Why Evernote Failed to Realize Its Potential. Tom Brady and Larry David among those accused of defrauding investors in FTX collapse. H'wood FTX Frenzy as Michael Lewis Reveals He Spent 6 Months with Founder. Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to 'ignore' Web3: 'Web3 is not the web at all' Leo talks about the road map for The Tech Guy. The long-awaited US broadband internet maps are here — for you to challenge. Earth now weighs six ronnagrams: New metric prefixes voted in. NASA's Modern Moon Program Is Finally off the Ground. Greg Bear (1951-2022). Fred Brooks Has Died. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman 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 nureva.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account. Twitter Locks Its Office and Suspends Badge Access. I Was the Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter. This Is What Could Become of It. Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud. Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams. How Much Trouble Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried In? Evernote's Next Move: Joining the Bending Spoons Suite of Apps. Ahead of Its Time, Behind the Curve: Why Evernote Failed to Realize Its Potential. Tom Brady and Larry David among those accused of defrauding investors in FTX collapse. H'wood FTX Frenzy as Michael Lewis Reveals He Spent 6 Months with Founder. Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to 'ignore' Web3: 'Web3 is not the web at all' Leo talks about the road map for The Tech Guy. The long-awaited US broadband internet maps are here — for you to challenge. Earth now weighs six ronnagrams: New metric prefixes voted in. NASA's Modern Moon Program Is Finally off the Ground. Greg Bear (1951-2022). Fred Brooks Has Died. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman 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 nureva.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Phil LIbin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman talk about Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year prison sentence and whether it fit the crime. For the whole show go to twit.tv/twit/902 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account. Twitter Locks Its Office and Suspends Badge Access. I Was the Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter. This Is What Could Become of It. Elizabeth Holmes Is Sentenced to More Than 11 Years for Theranos Fraud. Nigerian Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Tens of Millions of Dollars from Online Scams. How Much Trouble Is FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried In? Evernote's Next Move: Joining the Bending Spoons Suite of Apps. Ahead of Its Time, Behind the Curve: Why Evernote Failed to Realize Its Potential. Tom Brady and Larry David among those accused of defrauding investors in FTX collapse. H'wood FTX Frenzy as Michael Lewis Reveals He Spent 6 Months with Founder. Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee wants us to 'ignore' Web3: 'Web3 is not the web at all' Leo talks about the road map for The Tech Guy. The long-awaited US broadband internet maps are here — for you to challenge. Earth now weighs six ronnagrams: New metric prefixes voted in. NASA's Modern Moon Program Is Finally off the Ground. Greg Bear (1951-2022). Fred Brooks Has Died. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman 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 nureva.com/twit wealthfront.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Phil LIbin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman talk about Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year prison sentence and whether it fit the crime. For the whole show go to twit.tv/twit/902 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Phil LIbin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman talk about Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year prison sentence and whether it fit the crime. For the whole show go to twit.tv/twit/902 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Phil Libin, Dwight Silverman, and Glenn Fleishman You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On Friday's show: Hospitals in Texas and Greater Houston are facing a shortage of pediatric ICU beds. We learn why and discuss how family gatherings next week for Thanksgiving might exacerbate that. Also this hour: Columnist Dwight Silverman talks about recent developments in consumer technology. Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we talk with local chef and restauranteur Victoria Elizondo about her new taco cookbook, Taco-Tastic: Over 60 Recipes to Make Taco Tuesday Last All Week Long.

On Thursday's show: A new report finds that 16 percent of Texas hospitals are still not complying with federal price transparency rules. We discuss why these rules were put in place and what can be done to get hospitals to comply with them. Also this hour: We learn what's being done to address the state's teacher shortage. Then, Dwight Silverman answers your technology questions. And we learn how therapy helped Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd be a better comedian and how rap helped him get over a debilitating stutter. Redd's on stage at Houston Improv for four shows tonight through Sunday.

Musk bails on Twitter, Europe's big data laws, China's big data hack  Elon Musk tries to walk away from the Twitter deal.  Twitter will sue Elon Musk for calling off his $44 billion takeover.  Elon's out, and his bid to buy Twitter was likely a joke.  When Elon Musk dreams, his employees have nightmares.  Report: Tesla Factory Workers Are in Danger Because Elon Musk Hates the Color Yellow.  How Elon's bizarre Twitter takeover saga could have just been a cover for him to sell $8.5 billion in Tesla stock.  Europe's Big Tech Law Is Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part.  Biden order fortifies data privacy ahead of state-by-state legal battle over abortion. Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police.  What the Heck Is a 'Super App' and Why Are Elon Musk, Evan Spiegel, and Jack Dorsey Interested?  Web3 projects have lost more than $2 billion to hacks this year.  Why This Computer Scientist Says All Cryptocurrency Should "Die in a Fire".  Starlink on your yacht, so hot.  Apple's Mac Studio shows the power of its M1 chips, but isn't priced for mere mortals.  The fate of Apple and Sunday Ticket to be determined by fall, says NFL commissioner.  Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking, Spyware.  Why the Soviet Union wanted to nuke this hot dog stand.  NASA will unveil the James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science photos this week. Here's how to watch.  The machine behind the 'God particle' is on the hunt for dark matter. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Dwight Silverman, and Connie Guglielmo 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: Indochino.com promo code TWIT UserWay.org/twit eightsleep.com/twit wwt.com/twit

Musk bails on Twitter, Europe's big data laws, China's big data hack  Elon Musk tries to walk away from the Twitter deal.  Twitter will sue Elon Musk for calling off his $44 billion takeover.  Elon's out, and his bid to buy Twitter was likely a joke.  When Elon Musk dreams, his employees have nightmares.  Report: Tesla Factory Workers Are in Danger Because Elon Musk Hates the Color Yellow.  How Elon's bizarre Twitter takeover saga could have just been a cover for him to sell $8.5 billion in Tesla stock.  Europe's Big Tech Law Is Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part.  Biden order fortifies data privacy ahead of state-by-state legal battle over abortion. Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police.  What the Heck Is a 'Super App' and Why Are Elon Musk, Evan Spiegel, and Jack Dorsey Interested?  Web3 projects have lost more than $2 billion to hacks this year.  Why This Computer Scientist Says All Cryptocurrency Should "Die in a Fire".  Starlink on your yacht, so hot.  Apple's Mac Studio shows the power of its M1 chips, but isn't priced for mere mortals.  The fate of Apple and Sunday Ticket to be determined by fall, says NFL commissioner.  Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking, Spyware.  Why the Soviet Union wanted to nuke this hot dog stand.  NASA will unveil the James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science photos this week. Here's how to watch.  The machine behind the 'God particle' is on the hunt for dark matter. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Dwight Silverman, and Connie Guglielmo 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: Indochino.com promo code TWIT UserWay.org/twit eightsleep.com/twit wwt.com/twit

Musk bails on Twitter, Europe's big data laws, China's big data hack  Elon Musk tries to walk away from the Twitter deal.  Twitter will sue Elon Musk for calling off his $44 billion takeover.  Elon's out, and his bid to buy Twitter was likely a joke.  When Elon Musk dreams, his employees have nightmares.  Report: Tesla Factory Workers Are in Danger Because Elon Musk Hates the Color Yellow.  How Elon's bizarre Twitter takeover saga could have just been a cover for him to sell $8.5 billion in Tesla stock.  Europe's Big Tech Law Is Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part.  Biden order fortifies data privacy ahead of state-by-state legal battle over abortion. Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police.  What the Heck Is a 'Super App' and Why Are Elon Musk, Evan Spiegel, and Jack Dorsey Interested?  Web3 projects have lost more than $2 billion to hacks this year.  Why This Computer Scientist Says All Cryptocurrency Should "Die in a Fire".  Starlink on your yacht, so hot.  Apple's Mac Studio shows the power of its M1 chips, but isn't priced for mere mortals.  The fate of Apple and Sunday Ticket to be determined by fall, says NFL commissioner.  Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking, Spyware.  Why the Soviet Union wanted to nuke this hot dog stand.  NASA will unveil the James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science photos this week. Here's how to watch.  The machine behind the 'God particle' is on the hunt for dark matter. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Dwight Silverman, and Connie Guglielmo 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: Indochino.com promo code TWIT UserWay.org/twit eightsleep.com/twit wwt.com/twit

Musk bails on Twitter, Europe's big data laws, China's big data hack  Elon Musk tries to walk away from the Twitter deal.  Twitter will sue Elon Musk for calling off his $44 billion takeover.  Elon's out, and his bid to buy Twitter was likely a joke.  When Elon Musk dreams, his employees have nightmares.  Report: Tesla Factory Workers Are in Danger Because Elon Musk Hates the Color Yellow.  How Elon's bizarre Twitter takeover saga could have just been a cover for him to sell $8.5 billion in Tesla stock.  Europe's Big Tech Law Is Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part.  Biden order fortifies data privacy ahead of state-by-state legal battle over abortion. Hacker claims to have stolen 1 bln records of Chinese citizens from police.  What the Heck Is a 'Super App' and Why Are Elon Musk, Evan Spiegel, and Jack Dorsey Interested?  Web3 projects have lost more than $2 billion to hacks this year.  Why This Computer Scientist Says All Cryptocurrency Should "Die in a Fire".  Starlink on your yacht, so hot.  Apple's Mac Studio shows the power of its M1 chips, but isn't priced for mere mortals.  The fate of Apple and Sunday Ticket to be determined by fall, says NFL commissioner.  Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking, Spyware.  Why the Soviet Union wanted to nuke this hot dog stand.  NASA will unveil the James Webb Space Telescope's 1st science photos this week. Here's how to watch.  The machine behind the 'God particle' is on the hunt for dark matter. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Dwight Silverman, and Connie Guglielmo 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: Indochino.com promo code TWIT UserWay.org/twit eightsleep.com/twit wwt.com/twit

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Amy Webb, Connie Guglielmo, and Dwight Silverman talk about the unsurprising turn of events that has Elon Musk announcing the end of his interest in buying Twitter. Full episode at twit.tv/twit883 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Dwight Silverman, Amy Webb, and Connie Guglielmo You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On Tuesday's show: One of the largest export plants producing liquified natural gas has been shut down following an explosion at its export facility last week. We take a look at how this closure could impact the global liquified gas market. Also this hour: Fort Bend County Judge KP George joins us to answer your questions about issues facing the county. Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses several recent developments in consumer technology. And we meet the Houston filmmakers and one cast member behind the new western Murder at Yellowstone City.