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Alphabet may have been issued a $2.7 billion fine last month by European Union regulators for antitrust violations, but that didn’t stop the company from reporting over $26 billion in revenue for the first three months of the year, up 21 percent year over year. Alphabet also announced that Google…

Google Enterprise is all about bringing business-level management to Chromebooks. So maybe Microsoft wasn't so crazy thinking Windows 10 S might appeal to business users. New Windows 10 Fall Creators Insider build just released today - no new features. Related: Windows 10 S finally heads to…

I work for Re/code and cover Google, mostly. Earlier, I reported on mobile operators, devices, payments and media for Advertising Age. Before that, I reported from India. Mostly I was in Bangalore, but I spent time and lost sweat in other lovely places. My work appeared in the New York Times,…

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, November 25, 2017, with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone:Megan tests an affordable pedal-assist electric bike from Espin that really moves. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Ryan Shrout from This Week in Computer Hardware, showing us…

Nathan calls in to ask Leo if he should switch to Linux.A caller asks for help digitizing their VHS tapes.Google Photos changes its free plan; a caller asks for an alternative.A blind listener calls in to discuss what would be required to become a HAM radio operator.Roger is approaching 70 years…

A breaking news episode of iOS Today! Apple has announced a new iPad, a new iPad Pro, and a new Apple TV 4K. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share details of the new devices.Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colorsApple introduces next-generation iPad Pro, supercharged by…

Apple announces Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic Chip and HDR10+ for $129.Apple's redesigned entry-level iPad has an A14 chip and USB-C charging.Apple announces an M2-powered iPad Pro with WiFi 6E.DaVinci Resolve coming soon to iPad Pro, enhanced by the M2 chip.Apple plans Google Tablet-Like Home Hub…

Here's What Samsung's Cooking Up for Its Foldable DisplaysThe Lenovo Tab Extreme comes to CES 2023 to take on the iPad ProFather Robert's DoodadsThe Best, Coolest, and Weirdest Gadgets at CES 2023Primas PortalLenovo’s E Ink LaptopWATCHES!!!NowatchFossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness EditioneBuyNow Moto…

Interview with Andrew Watson, Senior Android Developer, Solana Labs.Topics include how Blockchain benefits the smartphone, challenges for developers, APIs for the smartphone.Paradise at the Crypto Arcade: Inside the Web3 Revolution.Android 13 arrives for Pixel phones starting today.50 features in…

GPT-4, TikTok's looming fate, Internet Archive vs Libraries, Olympic Esports OpenAI announces GPT-4 AI language model. Librarians should stand with the Internet Archive. Here’s how to participate in Monday’s oral arguments. TikTok’s plan to stave off government intervention:…

Hi there. I'm a science and technology journalist based out of Saint Paul, MN with 20 years (and millions of words) of experience. I’m currently a senior technology reporter for Ars Technica, where I cover Google, AI, and mobile technology. My past bylines include ExtremeTech, Android Police,…

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.Devindra Hardawar (00:00:00):Coming up on twi. I'm Davindra Hardwar, senior editor, and in gadget we've got Anthony Ha, doc Rock, and…

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 security. Now, Steve Gibson is here. Big show playing for you. <Laugh> why the government is…

Leo Laporte: It's time for TWiT: This Week in Tech. Big show for you. Christina Warren is here. Alex Lindsay, Rafe Needleman, and I'm back. We're going to talk about Google. Did you notice on Friday, just a little bit of an increase in the stock price. We'll also talk about their new beacon…

Denise Howell: (bagandbaggage.com - @dhowell): It’s a great week to be doing This Week in Law because it’s been a big week. Yesterday we had the new open Internet rules proposed, we have Nilay Patel and Berin Szoka, and here to discuss in depth. We’ll cover everything from Commissioner Clyburn’s…

Nest unveiled the Nest Cam IQ, a high def security camera with a 4K HDR sensor, night vision, and integrated mics and speaker. The IQ will lean on Google’s deep learning smarts for object recognition, facial detection, and sound alerts based on emergency noises like breaking glass. The Cam IQ is…

Apple Q3 earnings, Pixel 6 & 6 Pro, Spatial AudioGoogle Pixel 6, 6 Pro PreviewApple posts $81B quarterly results: ChartsApple's Wearables, Home and Accessories Category Sets New June Quarter Revenue Record of $8.8 BillionApple's Mac and iPad sales break quarterly recordsApple’s iPhone hot…

M1X Mac mini rumors, zero-click iPhone attack, 10 years of Tim CookTouch ID not returning with iPhone 13, despite Apple testing under-screen sensorToday marks 10 years since Tim Cook became Apple's CEOApple's Tim Cook, Microsoft's Satya Nadella visit White House on cybersecurityApple and Google's…

On this week's episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, September 16, 2017:Fr. Father Robert, SJ and Patrick Norton discuss Apple's new iPhone X and iPhone 8, more Equifax breach fallout, and racist ad-targeting options offered by Twitter, Facebook, and Google.Scotty Allen of Strange Parts…

Top Stories This Week: Samsung's Folding Phone Fail Apple vs Qualcomm: It's Over! Qualcomm wins! What Is Intel's Future After Apple? iMac Pro vs MacBook Pro: Which One Wins? iOS 13 Has Everything You Want, But Not the One Thing You Need Brexit, Muller, and US Voting…

On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, August 18, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay:RealWear co-founder and CEO Andy Lowery show us their rugged, hands-free, and head-mounted Android computers, the HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1, that are designed for heavy industry.Autonomous security robot…

Microsoft accounts go password-less.Irony alert: Azure/Office 365 were just hit by a 2FA sign-in issue.Windows 10: 64-bit ARM apps are now a thing. What this solves and doesn't solve.Slippery slope: Microsoft tested ads in Windows Mail, got negative feedback, pretended it was just a test. …

Cortana will soon just be a skill on Alexa and Google Assistant. Microsoft said it would not miss the next wave. Has it?Microsoft announces new software, services, and PC partner hardware for education at BETTWindows 10 enters its final phase of deployment. What does that mean?What's going on with…

Jono Bacon, community manager for the Ubuntu Linux distribution, and rock star.Our guest is Jono bacon for UbuntuAmongst his other exploits Bacon is known for starting the website Linux UK, working on KDE, co founding the Lug Radio podcast. He is currently Canonical's Ubuntu community manager. He…

David Weekly of PBWorks.com, Twitter/Apple rumors, Oprah'n'KFC, NizmLab, and more.Our guests are David Weekly, founder of PBWorks.com, and Sarah Lane on NizmLabRumors of Apple buying TwitterFree KFC From OprahYouTube Helps Man Deliver BabyNizmLabAudible.com pick of the week: Perfectly Imperfect:…

Myriam Joire reviews the Lumia 640 on Before You Buy episode #180.Summary: If you are on a budget and are looking for an LTE capable phone with all the trimmings, this is a good choice.Pros:Cons:PriceDisplayCameraGreat processor1GB of RamLittle internal storagePRICE: $249.99Verdict: BUY! …

TikTok Ban, Amazon Drone Camera, Pixel 5Galaxy Z Fold 2 ReviewIs TikTok banned yet?The Palantir IPO is coming up. Should you invest?Amazon Sidewalk is a terrifying sci-fi security networkAmazon's new Ring security cam flies around your house and lets you know if you left your stove onGoogle Pixel 5…

 Microsoft focuses on games as a service with Xbox Game Pass Game console makers play chicken overpricing announcements What kind of person does Tik Tok think you are? Android 11 is red velvet cake Google's ATAP lab wants to bring you the smart home future Are we at…

Tik Tok Ban, Tech Titans Talk to Congress, Twitter Hackers ArrestedTrump threatens to ban Tik Tok Trump wants Microsoft to buy Tik TokMr. Cook, Zuck, Bezos, and Pichai go to Washington What should the government do to Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple?Twitter hackers arrestedOur Covid…

First up: A fan's eye for Windows Family Guy:https://twitter.com/JustinSalvato/status/962839713009819649. Windows Defender ATP is coming to Windows 7, 8.1. Windows Analytics tools for enterprise users now include Spectre/Meltdown patch analyzer. Microsoft is still adding features to Redstone 4, as…

This Week's Stories .org being sold off is a much bigger deal than you think Apple erases Jony Ive, brings back thicker iPhones, decent MacBook keyboards, and the cheese grater Mac Pro AMD cleans up on Black Friday. Intel, not so much Who should buy the Apple Pro Display XDR…

On this Eve of 2020, we look back over the hacks of the past decade:The big news of 2010 was Stuxnet -- Boy did THAT make an impressionOperation Aurora - the hack that changed GoogleThe Sony Playstation HackAnd then we have... DiginotarEdward SnowdenThe Target hackThe Adobe hackSilk Road…

Myriam Joire reviews the Nexus 5X smartphone on Before You Buy episode #197.Summary: If you are a fan of the benefits of a Nexus phone, this is worth it, but look at the Nexus 6P as well.Pros:Cons:Latest, pure Android versionPriceCameraFake stereo speakersNo wireless chargingNo USB cable…

Amazon has begun to roll out a new, smarter "Conversation Mode" to Echo Show 10 devices that helps Alexa take visual and audio cues from nearby users. The company has also introduced four new smart switches that work with Alexa. Instagram has a new bug-reporting feature called “Rage Shake” that…

It's time to patch your Linux box, and if you have any Linux lovers in your life, it is time to tell them to do the same. Ars Technica reports that a flaw in the OS could allow an unprivileged local user to gain write access to otherwise read-only memory mappings, thereby increasing their…

At the F8 Developer Conference, Facebook shows off its hot new augmented reality technology - which looks a whole lot like Snapchat. Apple is secretly working on non-invasive blood sugar detection, which could be a boon to millions of diabetics. Apple also wants to save the Earth by using 100%…

Instagram is ripping off Snapchat again with what it's calling "face filters." It works just as it does on Snapchat: Open the app, hold your phone up, and in selfie camera mode you'll be able to choose things like a golden wreath, ears, and nose from a koala bear or bunny rabbit. These work with…

Search Engine Land says Google is hiring 10,000 real humans to work on the search algorithm and teach it to recognize offensive or factually wrong websites. The contract workers are called "quality raters" and will flag content NOT to remove it from search results, but to teach the algorithm how to…

Google introduced new convertible Chromebooks from Asus and Acer that are designed with the classroom in mind, including pressure sensitive stylus capabilities, USB-C for charging, and full Android app support.Microsoft also announced Intune for Education, a new device and cloud based app…

Google’s Waymo self-driving cars are getting even smarter according to a new report showing that the rate of human driver takeovers in self driving mode has dropped 75 percent in the past year, even with a 50% increase in driven miles.GoPro is selling its Karma drones again after a safety recall…

Stacey Higginbotham's pick from This Week in Google 413 is the Fibaro HomeKit enabled motion sensor. As it senses motion, it lights up to look like a cat's eye. When it lights up, the color indicates what temperature it is in the room. In addition to sensing the temperature, it also has…

Google's next operating system will be called Android Oreo 8.0. The Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, and Pixel XL builds have entered carrier testing, but with less than 15 percent of Android users on the current build, it might be a while until you get the update.A hacker by the name of Xerub reportedly…

Cory Doctorow's Red Team Blues: Another audiobook that Amazon won't sellRed Team BluesThe Internet Archive has lost its first fight to scan and lend e-books like a libraryBook Publishers Won’t Stop Until Libraries Are DeadGordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder, Dies at 94Bill Gates: The Age of AI has…

Substack Notes, AI guardrails, WWDC, Meta morale, HBO Max, X Corp Substack unveils the product that got it banned from Twitter. Substack CEO Chris Best Doesn’t Realize He’s Just Become The Nazi Bar. Biden Administration Weighs Possible Rules for AI Tools Like ChatGPT. European…

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 (00:00:02):Podcasts. You loveTWIT Intro (00:00:04):From people you trust. ThisLeo Laporte (00:00:08):Is TWiT.Leo Laporte (00…

Leo Laporte:  It's time for TWiT, This Week in Tech.  Peter Cohen from iMore joins Robert Scoble and Georgia Dow from iMore, as we talk about the week's tech news, Robert's got a crazy theory about what Apple is going to do in 2017.  I've been dying to put him on the spot.  We…

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 (00:00:02):Podcasts you love from people you trust. This is TWiT. Hi, this is Leo Laporte and this is my tech guy podcast…

Tech News for Thursday August 31, 2017Apple sent out invitations for its big event on September 12th. "Let's Meet at Our Place," said the invites to the Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple Campus. We've pretty much told you all about what we suspect we'll see there -- three new iPhones, a 4k…

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):Hi, I'm Leo Laporte. It's time for Ask the Tech Guys. I've got a brand new phone. This is the Samsung Galaxy S 23…

Netflix game streaming, Wyze light strips, Echo Dot data follow upNetflix Is Expanding Into Video Games Samsung Washing Machine App Requires Access to Your Contacts and Location Samsung's SmartThings app can now track your energy usage New Wyze light strips bring 32 feet of color…