TWiT Newsletter for March 23, 2026

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Privacy Promises Are Starting to Crack

Hosted by Steve Gibson & Leo Laporte

Meta drops encryption for Instagram chats. TikTok quietly steps back on privacy. Suddenly, the idea that big tech protects your data is looking shaky.
Meanwhile, Steve explains why CISA’s free internet scanning service might be one of the most valuable security tools available—and what happened when GRC tested it firsthand.
Add in malware disguised as VPN software, and you’ve got a week where trust takes another hit.

Listen to Security Now 1070
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9l7fESVUFc

Who Controls the Narrative Now?

Hosted by Leo Laporte
Guests: Janko Roettgers, Dan Patterson, Lisa Schmeiser

Elon Musk faces a massive verdict tied to his tweets, raising new questions about accountability in tech leadership. CBS shuts down its historic radio news service as podcasting continues to surge.
Meanwhile, Meta keeps Horizon Worlds alive against the odds.
It's a turning point for media, influence, and how information spreads.

Listen to Episode 1076
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqsUmqpsqdE

A Vulnerability at Massive Scale

Hosted by Mikah Sargent & Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

This week gets weird, in a good way. Mikah and Emily unpack mobile games adopting casino-style VIP tactics, AI wearables triggering psychological distress, and a viral EMF theory tied to NFL injuries. It's a sharp look at how tech collides with money, mental health, and misinformation, all in one packed episode.

Listen to Tech News Weekly 429
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzaRMYeOw9w

What’s New in Club TWiT

Photo Time #18 — Dazzling
Filters, flamingos, and future tech
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This Week in Space 202 — Artemis Imminent
Artemis II heads back to the pad
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iOS Today 794 — Notification Management
Take control of your iPhone alerts
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Home Theater Geeks 523 — TCL & Sony Join Forces
Big players, bigger displays
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Mikah's Crafting Corner #19 — Butterflies, Borg Queens, and creativity
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