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AI written, human edited. On the latest episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte delved into a contentious issue that pits privacy advocates against policymakers – the European Union's proposed legislation to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.The crux of the…

We’re one week into the Copilot+ PC, and the feedback is positive with caution! Key takeaways so far: Much improved performance and reliability, AI features mostly stink, but there is still uncertainty each time you install/do anything.Windows 11Week D arrives with preview updates for Windows 11…

AI created, human edited. In the latest episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive deep into the current state of the US space program with special guest Greg Autry, author of "Red Moon Rising." Autry, a former NASA transition team member and current…

AI created, human edited.  In the latest episode of the MacBreak Weekly podcast, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell provided a deep dive into Apple's Q3 2024 earnings report. The discussion highlighted both the challenges and the bright spots…

AI created, human edited. Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade to its popular PlayStation 5 console. In a recent episode of Tech News Weekly, host Mikah Sargent spoke with Kyle Orland from Ars Technica to break down what this new hardware means for…

AI-generated, human spot cleaned. In an enthralling episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik embark on a captivating journey with Scott Tibbitts, a visionary space entrepreneur who transformed a $7 invention into a thriving space company. Tibbitts' newly released memoir, …

Microsoft's FY23 Q4, Zenbleed vulnerability, Nearby Share for WindowsMicrosoft EarningsMicrosoft had another blockbuster quarter. What else is new?Fiscal quarter: a net income of $20.1 billion on revenues of $56.2 billion. Those figures represent year-over-year (YOY) gains of 20 percent and 8…

AI generated, human edited. As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt every corner of the internet, the Wikimedia Foundation is carving a unique path—one that puts people at the center. On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent spoke with Leila Zia, Head of Research at the Wikimedia…

This week, we're joined by AJ Gemer of Lunar Outpost,  a fast-moving company innovating in cislunar technology. This includes mini-rovers, crewed lunar rovers, and all kinds of instrumentation that will enable lunar exploration, development, and in-situ resource development. AJ talked about…

Welcome to the "Survivor: NASA" edition! This week, Tariq and Rod jump into the headlines, and boy are there a lot of them! NASA has a new interim administrator: former Congress member, reality TV star, and Fox News commentator Sean Duffy. NASA's budget may still be cut by 25%, or it might be…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show 0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security. Now Steve Gibson is here. We have some really interesting things to talk about. An…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Leo Laporte (00:00:00):It's time for Windows, wink Weekly. Paul Thora, Richard Campbell are here. And the big story, of course, victory…

AI created, human edited. In the latest episode of This Week in Tech, host Leo Laporte and tech industry veterans Ed Bott, Owen Thomas, and Sam Abuelsamid debated Microsoft's controversial rollout of AI features in Microsoft 365 for personal and family users. The discussion shed…

Microsoft’s big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves.Xbox strategy revealIt was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it)All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now)Game Pass will…

AI written, human edited.In a recent episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte delved into a fascinating story that highlights the critical importance of robust random number generation in cybersecurity. The tale involves a cryptocurrency owner, $2.6 million worth of Bitcoin, and…

AI written, human edited.In a recent episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte dug into the shocking decline of Entrust, one of the oldest certificate authorities (CAs) in the industry. The discussion painted a picture of a once-respected company brought low by what…

AI created, human edited. As fiber optic internet becomes increasingly available, many homeowners are eager to make the switch. But what should you know before the installation team arrives? On a recent episode of Hands-On Tech, host Mikah Sargent shared his personal experience and…

In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Dr. Jim Green, former NASA Chief Scientist. He discusses how we can search for technosignatures that might indicate advanced civilizations in other star systems, new ideas on Mars sample return, and his fascinating experience…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Lou Maresca (00:00:00):On this week weekend Enterprise Tech, we have Mr. Curtis Franklin back on the show with me today. People are…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Doc SearlsThis is Philos Weekly. I'm Doc Searles and this week Jonathan Bennett and I talk with Frank Karlocek of Next Cloud…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Rod PyleOn this episode of this Week in Space, it's time to talk Archeoastronomy and Planetaria with the Wizard of Griffith…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Mikah SargentComing up on Tech News Weekly. I, Mikah Sargent, am joined by Amanda Silberling of Tech Crunch, and we've got some…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show00:00 - Jonathan Bennett (Host)Hey, this week we talk about Thwep D on the Raspberry Pi. We get caught up on what's going on with Curl…

AI-created, human-edited.Earlier this week, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent covered Samsung's annual Galaxy Unpacked event as the company unveiled the latest additions to its Galaxy S series lineup: the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra phones, which focused heavily on its AI capabilities through a…

It’s CES, so let’s observe a moment of silence for all the stupid #*$% our colleagues are covering right now! But there is some wheat in the chaff, of courseIntel announces 14th Gen Core desktop and mobile chips. But wasn't Meteor Lake was mobile only?PC makers announce a lot of Meteor Lake PCs:…

AI written, human edited.In a recent episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte delved into Apple's groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system, dissecting the insights of renowned cryptographer Matthew Green. This new technology promises to revolutionize mobile computing by…

CrowdStrike: Terrible name, terrible outageCrowdStrike, a company no one has ever heard of, ships an update that borks Windows PCs, servers, and clouds services at the heart of the worldʼs infrastructure. Naturally, everyone blamed Microsoft at firstMicrosoft says outage impacted under 1 percent of…

Created with AI, edited by humans.In a captivating episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik embark on a journey through time, exploring the remarkable story of Inspiration, the first space shuttle (full-sized mockup) ever built. Joined by special guest Ben Dickow, President …

AI created, human edited. In the latest episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik take a deep dive into the recent return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and the implications for the future of commercial spaceflight. After returning uncrewed three months…

AI created, human edited.  DOJ's Bold Move: Why Google Might Have to Sell ChromeIn a dramatic escalation of the ongoing antitrust battle between the Department of Justice and Google, the DOJ has proposed a remedy that could fundamentally reshape the internet landscape: forcing Google to…

AI created, human edited.The recent unveiling of Meta's Quest 3S headset has reignited discussions about Apple's strategy in the AR/VR space, particularly regarding its high-end Vision Pro. On a recent episode of MacBreak Weekly, hosts Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell…

AI-created, human-edited.In a recent episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte dove deep into the troubling state of Google Chrome's Web Store, drawing from Vladimir Palant's revealing exposé. Palant, the original developer of Adblock Plus, presents a damning…

If you're lucky enough to have witnessed the landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, you know what a momentous occasion that was. If you're younger than a Boomer, you've read and heard about that amazing day, but it might not have the impact it did for those who witnessed it. Bob Slater, M.D., is…

Net Casts you love from people you trust.  This is Twit! Bandwidth for Know How is brought to you by Cachefly.com. This episode of Know How is brought to you by Smart things.  Smart Things lets you control and monitor your home from anywhere in world using your smart phone. …

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Leo Laporte & Steve Gibson (00:00:00):It's time for security. Now, Steve Gibson is here an update on that CVE that provided a…

0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security now. Steve Gibson is here and, yes, we are going to talk about one of the most interesting and, in many ways, scary security flaws on the Internet and I'm not talking about AT&T, although we'll talk about that as well Steve's explanation of the XZ…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.00:00 - Rod Pyle (Host)On this episode of this Week in Space. We're talking about Starliner. It's back. What now? Stay with us. Podcasts,…

An early peek at the top stories of the year! Oddly, Paul's top article of 2024 was apparently the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review, closely followed by his Pixel 8 Pro review.Intel’s downfall follows years of mistakes and anticompetitive behavior. AMD focuses on datacenter, the PC rebound that wasn…

C-Day: The Copilot+ PC countdown enters its final phaseMicrosoft responds to the Recall drama, will make changesSecurity researchers high-five each other, but if you look at what changed, it’s mostly not about their complaints. The biggest change: Recall is actually going to be opt-in, not optional…

FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot WorkspaceMICROSOFT EARNINGSMicrosoft’s AI bet is paying off: Net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $61.9 billion in the quarter ending March 31Rocket sled upwards except for two things, both hardware: Surface devices and Xbox consolesIntelligent…

Paul has been complaining for years (decades?) about the truly serious problems with Windows, most recently Windows 11. And recently compiled the list, sorting them by severity. Gets way too much pushback on what should just be common sense. Plus, a series of inconsequential Windows 11 in-box app…

AI created, human edited.In a recent episode of Windows Weekly, hosts Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell dove deep into the latest controversial developments surrounding Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's game subscription service has been making waves, but not for the…

Created by AI, edited by humans. In the latest episode of Hands-On Mac, host Mikah Sargent dives into an exciting new feature coming to macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 this fall: iPhone Mirroring. This innovative function allows Mac users to seamlessly control their iPhones directly from…

AI created, human edited.On a recent episode of This Week in Tech, host Leo Laporte and guests Sam Abuelsamid and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy dove deep into Tesla's latest reveal - the Cybercab. This futuristic-looking autonomous taxi caused a lively conversation about the…

AI created, human edited.FTC's New "Click-to-Cancel" Rule Makes Subscription Cancellations as Easy as Sign-upsIn a landmark decision that promises to revolutionize how consumers manage their subscriptions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved the new "Click to Cancel" rule. Set to take…

AI-generated, human-edited. In the latest episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a common privacy concern: how to prevent Apple devices from unexpectedly listening and responding in your space. Let's break down what's actually happening and how to take control of these…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for Twink this Week in Google. Paris Martino is here, jeffrey Allen Jarvis is here. We're going to talk…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.00:00 - Leo Laporte (Host)It's time for Twit this Week in Tech our 19th anniversary episode and a big show it is. We brought everybody in…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show 0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security now. Steve Gibson, our guru of security, is here with some surprising news. Turns out,…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show 0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security now. Steve Gibson is here, the man we trust with the information you need to stay safe…