TWiT Newsletter for January 19, 2026

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Is Claude the New King of AI Coding?

Hosted by Leo Laporte
Guests: Harper Reed, Abrar Al-Heeti

Is Claude the new king of AI coding? Leo and the panel tackle the growing AI arms race as Musk pushes for up to $134B in his OpenAI lawsuit, VPNs face new pressure in France, and Australia wipes out millions of social accounts. Add TikTok's quiet launch of its PineDrama app, and you've got a packed week that shows just how fast the rules keep changing.

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CES’s Best Smart Home Tech

Hosted by Mikah Sargent & Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Guests: Kerry Wan

CES isn't just hype; some genuinely cool smart home tech stood out this year. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares what impressed her most, plus a warning for anyone using certain wireless audio gear. The episode also looks at how virtual front-row NBA seats could change live sports viewing. Join in on this quick look at what actually mattered at CES.

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