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Mikah Sargent [00:00:00]:Coming up on Tech News Weekly, Emily Forlini is here and we start off the conversation this week with a story, a harrowing tale of a teenager who took his own life after using a chatbot. And now the parents of that child are suing OpenAI. We also talk about Anthropic's…

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 start out the show with some stories of the week. First, it's about an Xfinity…

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, as always, a fact-filled fund tour through the world of security…

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)Happy holidays everybody. It's time for Twit and our annual best of episode coming up. The best moments from…

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 MacBreak Weekly. Andy, Rene, and Alex are in the house. We'll talk about the new versions of…

Denise Howell: Hi folks, Denise Howell here and next up on This Week in Law we’ve got Jonathan Askin, Reg Levy, Mary Hodder, and me. We’re going to discuss the FAA’s first commercial drone exemptions, Ello’s policy and business model choices, disruptions in equity crowd funding accommodations,…

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 LaporteWell, hey, hey, hey. It's time for Ask the Tech Guys coming up why you should never go to Leicester Square after…

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 LaporteWell, hey, hey, hey. It's time for Ask the Tech Guys Coming up. I'm just not feeling it how, johnny Jett finally got…

Leo looks back at the best stories they covered in 2023.Microsoft reportedly plans to invest $10 billion in creator of buzzy A.I. tool ChatGPT, Leo introduces Neeva.Former Google Employee Talks About Latest Google LayoffsBatting a ThousandElon Musk Fires Top Twitter EngineerMeta Launches…

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 - Leo Laporte (Host)It's time for Windows Weekly. Paul Therod and Richard Campbell are here Coming up. We say farewell, we pour one…

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 Twitter this week in tech. Do not be scared of the internet. Mike Masnick is here from Tech during…

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 Intelligent Machines. I'm Leo Laporte, jeff Jarvis is here, paris Martineau, our guests Ethan…

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 TWiT this Week in Tech. We've got a great panel. It's kind of a cozy panel for you as we get ready…

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. Christina Warren's here, Alex Wilhelm Wes Faulkner. We have some great…

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 Intelligent Machines. We have lots to talk about, as always, but our guest Rich Skrenta will…

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 TWiT this Week in Tech. Father Robert Balisar is here. Molly White is here. Wesley Faulkner's here…

Facebook's demographic targeting and personalized recommendationsGovernment regulations for controlling AI in the USThe threat of militarization of AI and autonomous weaponsEco-friendly transportation like blimps and cross-country train tripsDon LaFontaine's train car recordingsGoogle's…

Apple TV+ can now be accessed through Prime Video. The latest on the Google Antitrust case and what the judge is considering doing with Google. And officials are facing antisemitic attacks on X over the response to Hurricane Helene.Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent on the podcast this week. Dan talks…

AI concocted, human swizzled. In the latest episode of This Week in Tech, host Leo Laporte assembled a panel of tech experts to discuss Amazon's recent Echo event and the future of Alexa. The conversation featured Emily Forlini from PC Magazine, Doc Rock from YouTube and Ecamm, and…

AI-created, human-reviewed.In a recent episode of MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talked extensively about Apple's cryptic "Sleek Peek" teaser for WWDC 2025 and what the company might unveil when the developer conference kicks off…

Can you debunk misinformation before it gets out to the public? A massive leak of Google's search algorithm made its way online. What is the /e/OS mobile operating system? And OpenAI is working with Apple to train Siri, and it is making Microsoft concerned about their relationship.Will Oremus from…

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…

Think your cell phone is safe from tracking? Steve reveals how global networks let anyone pinpoint your location—no hacking required and no malware involved.Apple introduces a new Digital ID inside Wallet.Checkout.com refuses to pay a ransom demand.Google announces "Private AI Compute" in the cloud…

Told You So: Amazon, Google Quietly Tamp Down Generative AI ExpectationsEuropean Lawmakers Approve Landmark AI LegislationTikTok Will Use Every Legal Tool to Fight a Forced Saleex-Activision CEO Bobby Kotick expressed interest in buying TikTok, floated the idea of partnering w/ Sam Altman and…

CISA's "Secure by Design" InitiativeThe GNU C Library FlawFastly CDN switches from OpenSSL to BoringSSLRoskomnadzor asserts itselfGoogle updates Android's Password ManagerFirefox gets post-quantum cryptoGet your TOTP tokens from LastPassInflated iOS app dataLearnDMARCSync mobile app bugSpinRite 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 MacBreak Weekly. Andy's here. Alex is here. Jason Sells actually, literally here. Sitting next…

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 Windows Weekly. Paul Thorat's here, richard Campbell's here. We're going to talk about the…

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. Alex Kantrowitz [00:00:00]:It's time for TWiT, This Week in Tech. I'm Alex Kantrowitz, host of Big Technology Podcast, subbing in…

Google had their Made By Google event this month and announced the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. The Surface Laptop Studio 2 could be so much more than the device offers. How one group is utilizing credit card points to corner concert tickets for popular artists. And how AI bias tests…

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 Windows Weekly. Paul Thurrott is in Mexico City, Richard Campbell's in Sofia, Bulgaria, but they…

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 - Leo Laporte (Host)It's time for Windows Weekly. Paul Thorat's here, richard Campbell's here Coming up. We're going to talk about…

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 Weekly. Paul and Richard are here. There is lots to talk about. Windows 11, that rumor that…

Is the U.S. on the verge of legalizing “hack back” missions, turning private companies into sanctioned cyber warriors? Steve and Leo unpack Google’s plan for a cyber disruption unit and why the lines between defense and digital retaliation are suddenly blurring.My experience with 'X' vs email…

AM Radio is being removed from cars.Neeva is shutting down.My Edifier Bluetooth speakers keep outputting audio from my neighbors. How can I keep others from connecting to my speakers?How can I move files off my camera onto my phone directly without a computer or having to pull out the SD card every…

Google's $700 million Play Store settlementCox Media Group claims they can listen in on your conversationsPolice don't get Google's location data anymoreHow billionaires spend their money on immortalityNo more AI Facial Recognition for Rite AidUK Supreme Court rules that an AI cannot patent an…

‘Thunder Run’: Behind Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok BillTikTok ban would be a gift from Congress to Meta and GoogleHow the TikTok ban could survive a court challengeThe Chilling of TikTokFTC Bans Noncompete Agreements That Restrict Job SwitchingSam Altman-backed crypto project…

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }Subscribe And Never Miss an Episode!AI Showdown & A Massive Data BreachThis week on TWiT, Leo Laporte is joined by Nicholas Deleon, Dan Patterson, and Brian McCullough to unravel what could be the biggest data breach in history—2.7 billion Social Security…

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 MacBreak Weekly. Alex, Andy and Jason all in the house. We're going to talk about Apple and Epic…

‘We’re Living in a Nightmare:’ Inside the Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin TownGoogle Is No Longer Claiming to Be Carbon NeutralITER fusion reactor to see further delays, with operations pushed to 2034AI-Driven Behavior Change Could Transform Health CareGoogle brings new Gemini features and Wear OS…

The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out.U.S…

Denise Howell: Next up on this week in law. We’re going to talk about books scanned, banned and no man’s land. We are going to give you actually two undizillion reasons to listen all the way through the show. Because there is a great discussion to about machine intelligence and the law. We are…

Steve announces the release of his new freeware utility ValiDrive for detecting fake drive capacities. 23andMe claims a recent data breach exposed customer info due to credential stuffing attacks. Key stats from Microsoft's 2023 Digital Defense Report on cyberattacks, including increased…

Discussion of upcoming Black Friday sales on Google Pixel phones and tabletsConcerns with the Pixel tablet including laggy performance, inability to use independently from dock, and high pricingLeo shares his epiphany on the usefulness of AI for expert systems and personalized agentsDemonstration…

Google announces Pixel 8 launch event for October 4thSamsung buys popular meal planning app Whisk and rebrands it as Samsung FoodGoogle discontinues Pixel Pass subscription bundle after just one yearChrome OS 116 adding auto correct and local file searchGoogle Chat adding voice messages and…

Leo LaPorte: It’s time for TWIT – This week in Tech. Rafe Needleman is here from Yahoo tech, Chris Breen from MacWorld.com. We’ll find out why Apple discontinued the iPod Classic – the answer may surprise you. Andy Rubin is leaving Google, what’s he up to next and we’ll take a look at his legacy…

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 - Leo Laporte (Host)It's time for Windows Weekly. Paul Thorat's here, richard Campbell's here. We're going to talk about a couple of…

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 Windows Weekly. Paul Theriot and Richard Campbell are here. They're both home for the holidays…

The Internet Archive just lost its appeal over ebook lendingBrazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court OrdersTelegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the SpotlightElon Musk, Tesla (TSLA) Beat Suit Over Promoting Dogecoin ‘Pyramid Scheme’America Must Free Itself from the…

Interview with Gary RivlinA new, challenging AGI test stumps most AI models"KI ist nur ein Werkzeug. Jedes Werkzeug kann missbraucht werden"Cloudflare is luring web-scraping bots into an ‘AI Labyrinth’From the ChatGPT community on RedditGoogle is rolling out Gemini’s real-time AI video…

AI ethics, Google IO, Absci, Replika, AM radio in cars, Spotify rejects AI songsThe Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity by Amy Webb.Google IO saw the introduction of many of the company's AI efforts. A Charge of Bots — The Tech World As We Know It Is…