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Tech News Weekly 242 Mikah Sargent (00:00:00):Coming up on Tech News Weekly. I Mikah Sargent here and yes, Jason, how is still out, but I've got a jam packed show for you. First. We talk to protocols, Ben Brody about the DMA, the digital markets act and DSA the digital service act which 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. Doc Searls (00:00:00):This is FLOSS Weekly. I'm Doc Searls. This week, Sean Powers and Jonathan Bennett join me in a round table…

AI created, human reviewed.The genetic testing company 23andMe has been through a rollercoaster journey that reads like a Silicon Valley cautionary tale. In a recent episode of This Week in Tech, host Leo Laporte and guests Jason Hiner, Jason Snell, and Harry McCracken dissected the…

Created with AI, edited by humans.The days of the internet as an unregulated frontier may be numbered. In a compelling discussion on This Week in Tech (Episode 1040), host Leo Laporte and guests Harper Reed and Amy Webb dissected the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions and emerging…

AI-created, human-edited.In a bombshell revelation that has sent shockwaves through the tech community, renowned cryptographer Peter Gutmann has published a scathing academic paper that systematically debunks virtually every claimed quantum computing factorization "breakthrough" of the past two…

AI-created, human-edited.What happens when an astrophysicist turns his analytical lens on Silicon Valley's most audacious claims? You get a reality check that's both fascinating and sobering. In a recent episode of Intelligent Machines, hosts Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and …

This article was generated by AI, and edited by humans.In the latest episode of Hands-On Mac, host Mikah Sargent tours one of macOS Sequoia's most powerful yet underutilized features: Spotlight search. Far more than just a simple file finder, Spotlight is a versatile tool that can…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.Discord, the popular group chat platform, is about to require millions of users to prove their age with face scans or government IDs, a move that’s sparking privacy concerns and industry-wide discussion. On Tech News Weekly, The Verge’s Emma Roth explains what…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.If you want the most secure and convenient way to handle logins on Windows 11, using a third-party password manager for passkeys is highly recommended. On Hands-On Windows, Paul Thurrott shared how this approach offers better portability, more features, and…

Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions into AI, but with rising signs of an industry bubble and some real-world fallout, this week’s episode digs into who actually wins, who stands to lose, and whether Apple’s patient strategy may outsmart the hype.Big Tech firms beat earnings expectations amid…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.Apple’s next big move centers on bringing advanced AI capabilities and improved accessibility features to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The rumors to the upcomingOS 27, macOS update, and Siri relaunch are set to be driven by “Apple Intelligence,” Apple’s take on artificial…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.The future of the internet hinges on who holds real power: users, governments, or Big Tech platforms. According to legal expert Olivier Sylvain on Intelligent Machines, decades of legal and policy decisions—especially around Section 230—have enabled tech giants to…

Leo Laporte:  It's time for TWIT!  I'm going to get Snapchat lessons with Nick Bilton and Baratunde Thurston.  We'll also take a look at the Silk Road case and a lot more.  TWIT is next. NETCASTS YOU LOVE FROM PEOPLE YOU TRUST, THIS IS TWiT! Bandwidth for This Week in Tech is…

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 - Jonathan Bennett (Host)This week it's finally here. Yes, we're talking about GIMP 3, but there's also Blender 4.4, 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.Mikah Sargent (00:00:00):Coming up on iOS today, Rosemary Orchard is back, and we, I, Mikah, Sergeant Ed Rosemary Orchard are going to…

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. Lots to talk about yeah, that three million toothbrush DDoS attack…

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. And Happy Holiday!Leo Laporte [00:00:00]:Hey, everybody. Time for the best of 2025. Our year end episode of MacBreak Weekly is next…

Leo Laporte: It's time for Windows Weekly. Paul Thurrott, Mary Jo Foley, both here today. We're going to talk about the latest news from Barcelona, including the Nokia X. Paul and Mary Jo have some interesting stories about that. Is Microsoft charging less for Windows Phone? How about Windows?…

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. Great panel for you. Kathy Gellis is here, our favorite attorney. She is…

Leo Laporte: It is time for MacBreak Weekly. I am here with Andy Ihnatko, Rene Ritchie we will talk about the upcoming World Wide Developers Conference and what we know about IOS 8 OS 10 and OS 10/10 coming out at the WWDC, and also to talk about the new iPhone designs, surprising memos coming…

HANDS-ON PHOTOGRAPHY Episode 135 TranscriptPlease 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.Ant Pruitt:Today on Hands-On Photography, I'm getting into your email feedback and we're going…

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 - Curt Franklin (Host)This week at Enterprise Tech talks about new attacks, new regulations for AI and how TCO is the real expense…

 Mikah Sargent [00:00:00]:Coming up on Tech News Weekly, Abrar Al-Heeti is here. And we kick things off by talking about a device in Abrar's hand. It's the TriFold from Samsung. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and what Abrar thinks of it thus far. Then I talk about a story of the week 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 0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security now. Steve Gibson is here for our last episode of the year. Next week a best of, but…

Please be advised that this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word-for-word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-free version of the show. Leo Laporte [00:00:00]:It's time for Security now. Steve Gibson is here. Lots to talk about some more vulnerabilities in Firefox…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.The gaming industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and Microsoft is at the center of it all. In a fascinating discussion on This Week in Tech (Episode 1038), host Leo Laporte and his expert panel chatted about Microsoft's bold gaming strategy that's turning…

AI-created, human-reviewed.Apple may be preparing to disrupt its own MacBook lineup with a dramatically more affordable laptop option. According to supply chain reports and industry analysts, the tech giant is developing a low-cost MacBook that could retail for as little as $599 - a significant…

Apple's legendary evangelist Guy Kawasaki reveals how signal messaging and open-source AI are rewriting playbooks for privacy, immortality, and activism. Hear candid stories and sharp opinions from someone who has shaped—and challenged—today’s tech giants.OpenAI robotics hardware lead…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.The FCC’s recent decision to ban all new consumer routers produced outside the United States has sparked confusion and concern. On Security Now, the hosts laid out why this policy will not improve home network security—and may actually backfire for American…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.If AI features like Copilot and Recall are cluttering your Windows 11 experience, several tools and settings can help you take back control—right now. On Hands-On Windows, Speaker A outlined the best current methods, their limitations, and tips for anyone who wants…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.Anthropic’s Claude Code source leak has offered a unique look into advanced features, persistent agents, and innovation plans that may reshape how developers interact with AI coding tools. On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent analyzed the leak’s implications, future…

Please be advised that this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word-for-word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-free version of the show.Scott Wilkinson [00:00:00]:In this episode of Home Theater Geeks, I discuss the results of a blind test conducted by Diyaudio.com and the…

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console.Microsoft EarningsMicrosoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.If you're upgrading your home network and want the most reliable, future-proof WiFi coverage, installing wired access points connected by Ethernet is superior to relying on a mesh WiFi system, especially in multi-story homes or challenging layouts.On Hands-On Tech,…

AI-generated, human-reviewed.Easy-to-use AI apps capable of generating explicit fake images are rapidly outpacing schools, police, and parents—leaving students vulnerable to lasting trauma and with little recourse. On this episode of Tech News Weekly, 404 Media’s Sam Cole shares findings from an in…

Denise Howell: Next up on this week in law, Professors James Miller and Stanley Lebolwitz join Evan Brown and me, and we tell the world that it had better let us buy our 3-d printed drones with bit coins, or we'll unleash Quentin Tarantino's war bots on them, on this week in law.Netcasts you…

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 Mac Break Weekly. Andy, Alex, and Jason are here. Jason's back from his adventures in New Zealand…

0:00:00 - Mikah SargentComing up on Mac Break Weekly. Leo Laporte is out I am subbing in for him today Mikah Sargent, to talk to Andy Ihnatko, alex Lindsay and Jason Snell about this the new iPhone 15, at least one iPhone 15, and at least two people's hands and we are looking forward to having a…

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 - Mikah Sargent (Host)Coming up on Windows Weekly. I, micah Sargent, am subbing in for Leo Laporte this week and we kick things off…

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. We're going to take a look at code signing crazy. We're going to…

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. Paris Martineau is here. Jeff Jarvis is here. We didn't expect this. He…

Please be advised that this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word-for-word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-free version of the show. 00;00;00;03 - 00;00;07;29Leo LaporteIf it's March, it must be the RSAC conference. We're here in San Francisco's Moscone Center,…

Please be advised that this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word-for-word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-free version of the show.Leo Laporte [00:00:00]:It's time for MacBreak Weekly. Jason Snells here. Andy Ihnatko, Christina Warren. We're going to talk about…

Please be advised that 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.Paul Thurrott [00:00:00]:Coming up next on Hands on Windows, we're going to take a long overdue look at something we talked about…

Leo Laporte: It's time for MacBreak Weekly, Apple replaces free with get on the download button on the app store, declares victory in the patent wars and reaches $700 billion in market cap. MacBreak Weekly is next. Announcers: Netcasts you love, from people you trust. This is TWiT! Bandwidth…

Leo Laporte: It’s time for Macbreak Weekly. We’re getting ready for WWDC, all the rumors and all the details are Bingo card, we are ready to scratch off. It’s coming up next MacBreak Weekly. Netcasts you love From People You Trust. This is TWiT! Bandwidth, for MacBreak Weekly is provided by…

Denise Howell: (bag and baggage.com – at dhowell) Next up on This Week in Law we have copyright librarian Nancy Sims joining Evan Brown and me. We’ve got trolls, we’ve got copyright trolls, we’ve got patent trolls, we’ve got geckos fighting trolls. We are going to get away from some trollishness…

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 Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley are here minutes before the show began a new…

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 Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley are here minutes before the show began a new…

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 Theriot's here. So is Richard Campbell. We've got Hello Gate, the Windows…