YouTube piracy is exploding, and the reasons might surprise you.Leo Laporte breaks down how content creators fight back while tech giants play defense. Meanwhile, SCOTUS tackles free speech in the digital age with a case that could reshape online platforms forever. Microsoft's latest 9,000-person layoff wave has everyone asking: What's happening behind closed doors? And wait until you hear about the mysterious iPhone engineer recall that might involve Chinese interference. Tech drama doesn't get juicier than this week's episode.
Photo Time meets AI Usergroup this Friday, July 11th—and it's going to be wild. At 1 PM PT, Leo Laporte and Chris Marquardt review your "Quirky" photo submissions (tag #TGQuirky on the Tech Guy Flickr group) while sharing the latest photography gear updates. Then at 2 PM PT, swap stories about how AI tools are transforming your workflow—from LLM applications to creative assistant breakthroughs. Plus, our Book Club is tackling "This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar, a mind-bending sci-fi romance that'll make you question everything about time, love, and reality. The end-of-July deadline gives you time to prepare for heated debates.
Microsoft just killed the Blue Screen of Death, and honestly, it's about time.Steve Gibson unpacks how this iconic error screen finally got its pink slip, plus the real story behind Microsoft's response to last year's CrowdStrike chaos. But here's the kicker: your browser tracks you in ways you never imagined. We're talking fingerprinting so sophisticated it makes cookies look like child's play. Gibson breaks down exactly how websites are building detailed profiles of you, and why incognito mode isn't saving you. Your privacy assumptions are about to get shattered.
Microsoft is worth $3.7 trillion and just fired 9,000 people. Let that sink in for a moment. Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell decode Phil Spencer's carefully crafted memo about Xbox's future while asking the uncomfortable questions nobody else will. Is Microsoft ditching hardware? Why cut jobs during record profits? The trio cuts through corporate speak to reveal what's really happening inside the tech giant. Plus, Paul delivers an epic rant about passkey security that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about online authentication.
Why does TWiT demand a minimum of $20K for advertising partnerships?Lisa Laporte spills the strategic secrets behind this policy that makes potential advertisers sweat. Spoiler alert: it's not about being exclusive or difficult—it's psychology. Lisa reveals how premium pricing actually benefits both brands and listeners, creating advertising that doesn't feel like advertising. This isn't your typical marketing fluff; it's a masterclass in understanding audience value and advertiser psychology. If you've ever wondered how successful podcasts really make money, this episode will blow your mind.