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Shift Happens: A book about keyboards by Marcin Wichary.Matias Tactile Pro.I Tried Microsoft’s New AI-Powered Bing. Search Will Never Be the Same.Google unveils its own ChatGPT-like AI chatbot.Bret Taylor starts AI company; Google VP joins.Twitter Places Limits on Tweet Frequency, Impacting…

Google backtracks on legacy GSuite account shutdown, won’t take user emails.Google puts Tinder ban on hold pending yet another Play Billing lawsuit.End The Google Tax.Epic Games’ Bandcamp temporarily wins right to use its own payments system on Google Play.Material You on Android 12 awarded…

Newspaper collusion, real-time Web, Bing, Google Wave, transforming education, and more.Bar Camp San DiegoNorbert Wiener and CyberneticsCollusion Course: Does today's hush-hush meeting of newspaper executives violate antitrust law?Clay Shirky: Newspapers and Thinking the UnthinkablerGeffen Made…

Discord's NSFW Block on iOS Might Hurt Artists the MostGoogle I/O 2021 will be virtual and free to attend from May 18-20Google officially confirms the Pixel 5a 5G exists, will launch later this yearT-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have reportedly killed their RCS joint ventureJason reviews the…

[Top TN2 Animation ]Tonight! FilmOn picks up where Aereo left off, a former Amazon worker calls it a "prison", and the culture clash between car makers and Google over self-driving carsTech News 2Night is Next! …

Twitter Auction CompleteTwitter is blocking third-party clients like Tweetbot and TwitterrificSawyer Merritt on Twitter: "Boston Dynamics shows of their robots latest skillsTesla staged 2016 self-driving demo, says senior Autopilot engineerTwitter admits it’s breaking third-party apps, cites ‘long…

Top Stories this Week The end of the line for inbox and G+ The history of G+ Killed by Google, a website devoted to all of the apps, hardware, and services that Google has dumped over the years Simple phone hack using Google Fi could save you enough money to buy a new phone…

Judge throws out state and federal cases against FacebookJudge to FTC: you can’t just say ‘Facebook has a monopoly’ - you have to define that.Stratechery analysis: "the real problem is that I don’t think that Facebook has a monopoly!"Amazon says FTC chair should recuse herselfAmazon reportedly…

Google TV receives multi-user profile support, glanceable cards in ambient mode, and more‘Pixel Pass’ is Google’s rumored response to Apple OneSVP of Android offers an open invitation to help Apple put RCS texting on the iPhoneNokia T20 Android tablet launches under $250 w/ 3 years of updates…

David Ruddock reviews the Samsung Galaxy S10eGoogle Podcast transcription is happening behind the scenesThe Tonight Show was shot using only the Samsung Galaxy S10+The Galaxy Fold is showing some disappointing creases in the displayXiaomi has a 100W charger that might just destroy any battery it…

Huawei is blocked from doing business in the US and all hell broke looseWhy did Lenovo play a fan-made render video of the Moto Razr at a press event?Asus ZenFone 6 is unveiled and its a solid, modestly priced flagshipGoogle Glass Enterprise Edition 2 changes the look and the internals of the…

Android 12 “Snow Cone”: Everything we know so far about Google’s next big update, with Developer Preview 1 changes!This may be our first look at Android 12’s new lock screen and notifications UI.Android 12 brings UI optimizations for easier one-handed use.Google prepares to add Pixel-exclusive lock…

This week, we discuss throttling device performance based on battery health, Android Auto going wireless, ZTE Axon M first look, Pixel C says goodbye, HQ Trivia on Android, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Inkitt (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inkitt.android…

This week, we discuss Google's accidental remote control of Android Pie, Google Home Hub, OnePlus smart TV, goodbye to Inbox, hello again Rootless Launcher, your emails, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Radiogram (FREE/No Ads) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=am.radiogrRose -…

This week, we discuss Dylan McKay and Facebook, the future of Android Tablets, new phones from Huawei and Xiomi and much much more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Live Roads - GPS Navigation, Offline Maps, 3D Cars (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.liveroads.app&hl=enFlo -…

This week, we'll be discussing Android O after the hype, the rebirth of the Galaxy Note 7, a look at the Galaxy Tab S3, Andy Rubin's bezel-less phone, Play Store's new free app of the week section, and more.Read our show notes here.Jason - Egg, Inc.: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id…

This week, we'll be discussing Essential trademark infringement, the end of Andromeda, the Moto Z2 Play, Amazon's second chance at smartphones, and more.Read our show notes here.Jason - Chameleon Color Adapting LWP ($1.19) (thanks Ed!!): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vinwap…

This week, we'll be discussing the future of the Pixel, Essential gets a carrier, and we settle the Huawei topic once and for all!Read our show notes here.Flo - Patternator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bazaart.me.patternatorNirave - Defense Zone 3: https://play.google.com/store…

This week, we'll be discussing an early look at the new Pixel XL, Panic Detection in Android 7.1, the missing Essential Phone, RED's Hydrogen One, Bixby's English language challenges, and more.Read our show notes here.Ron - Letterun: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.letterun…

This week, we'll be discussing the new Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, hands-on with the Honor 9, YouTube's new Android TV app that people seem to hate, crashy app crack down, tons of your email, and more!Read our show notes here.Flo - USB type C Simulator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id…

This week, we'll be discussing Android's new ARCore system, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, rootless theming support for Oreo, HTC's potential sale of the Vive division, a ton of feedback, and more!Read our show notes here.Ron - Aqueducts (FREE/IAP): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ua.krou…

TWiT shows feature theme songs created by some talented artists. You can find information about the theme music for some of our current and former shows and download the themes here.All About AndroidArtist: Stuart CullenDownloadAndroid App Arena and Hands-On Android and This Week in SpaceArtist:…

Amazon Amp.Facebook removes ‘deepfake’ of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.Ukraine has started using Clearview AI’s facial recognition during war.‘I’m writing this post now and crying’: Russians bid farewell to Instagram before midnight ban.Germany Warns Kaspersky Could Be Used to ‘Attack’ During…

Android revealed its huge rebranding effort for Android 10.Android brand decisions are part of a larger push toward inclusivity and accessibility.How the community has responded to the branding changes.The difficulties of nailing a universal gesture navigation system.How third party launchers will…

T-Mobile Says Over 40 Million Customer Records Affected in Hack.7 principles for regulation in the IoT era.OpenAI Codex demo of code writing code.Jason's review of the Pixel 5a from All About Android.The Google Pixel 6 won’t ship with a charger.New U.S. Antitrust Bill Would Require Apple and Google…

Google IO recap, Windows 10X gets dumped, Bitcoin collapse, Twitter verified LaMDA: our breakthrough conversation technology. Google made AI language the centerpiece of I/O while ignoring its troubled past at the company. DeepMind reportedly lost a yearslong bid to win more…

Club TWiT detailsNobody is flying to join Google’s FLoCReuters website goes behind a paywall in new strategyGoogle Ads policiesThe 15 Most Trusted Brands GloballyMore on subscriptionsQuestions from DiscordA discussion on... jeansDaily Mail owner sues Google over search resultsEU looks to…

Google: Goodbye FLOC, hello Topics.German publishers raise new opposition to Google’s third-party cookie plans.Google proposes a new way to track people around the Web. Again.Why Amazon is ramping up its push for legalizing marijuana.FLoC is dead. But Topics won’t fix Google’s ad targeting problems…

Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died.Lapsus$ Extortion Group Claims Okta Hack, Microsoft Source Code Leak.SCOOP: A 16-year-old living in his mother's house in Oxford, England is suspected to be the mastermind behind many of the hacks conducted by hacking group Lapsus$.John Roach, Pioneer…

This week, we discuss Apple and Samsung's never-ending patent war, Samsung sending photos out to random contacts, Samsung's foldable phone and some other non-Samsung news!Read our show notes here.Ron - Mei (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meiPatrick - Volumio ($0.99): https…

This week, we discuss a new ruling on being compelled to unlock your device with biometrics, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 benchmarks, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the undeletable Facebook app, your emails, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Call Me Out (FREE) https://play.google.com/store/apps…

This week, we discuss an early Android Q build in the wild, extending device life with PostmarketOS, the return of the Motorola Razr, Chris Lacy's new ActionDash app, your email, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - OutRush https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ugindie.outrushRon -…

Boston Dynamics robots do a little dance.Google brings TikTok and Instafram into its video carousel.TikTok Ratatouille musical tickets are for sale.Reddit is buying Dubsmash to compete with TikTok.Amazon is buying podcast network Wondery.An album entitled "Okay Google Play Music"How trustworthy are…

This week, we discuss mid-range pixels, smartphones and hearing loss, Samsung Galaxy S9 impressions, EchoBox digital audio player, your emails, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - PhonoPaper (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nightradio.phonopaper&hl=en&rdid…

This week, we discuss Android KTX for cleaner Kotlin, LG's bootloop settlement, Oukitel's iPhone X lookalike, Mario Kart Tour, your emails, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Prism Bills & Personal Finance (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilligy.android&hl…

This week, we discuss the many devices announced at Mobile World Congress, including the Samsung Galaxy S9, Nokia's commitment to Android One, the Alcatel 1x, Sony's Xperia XZ2 lineup, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Signal Spy (FREE/PRO) - thanks, Burke!!! https://play.google.com/store…

This week, we discuss all of the details of Android P Dev Preview, Broadcom's failed acquisition of Qualcomm, Assistant routines are imminent, comparing the Zolo Liberty+ and Bragi Dash Pro Bluetooth earphones, what's in our feed, and more!Read our show notes here.Flo - Paint 2D Pro ($2.99, or free…

This week, we'll be discussing the long awaited arrival of Allo for desktop, Android O's solar eclipse, hands-on with the Asus ZenFone AR and the ZTE Zmax, Motorola Gamepad Mod, a ton of your feedback, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason -Vista Golf (FREE): https://play.google.com/store/apps…

Wink says it's really, truly, seriously going to start charging a subscription fee now; Siri Suggestions work wonders for app selection in iOS 14; Google's "Hey Google" Smart Home Virtual Summit provided a road map for the Google smart home.SMART HOME27 WFH Products People Are Swearing By In…

Matthew and Mikah talk about new watches from Garmin, Fitbit, Withings, and Xiaomi. Matthew listens to Mikah complain about Keurig and its new WiFi-enabled coffee maker. The two discuss Google's latest hardware event.SMARTWATCHESGarmin Takes Aim At Apple With A Sleek Health-Focused GPS Smartwatch |…

Google has a whole lotta leaks. Pixel 2 XL! Google Home Mini! Google Pixelbook! Coral Daydream VR headsets! Google might buy HTC's phone division any second now. Chrome will block autoplay videos in January. Google Tez makes payments with sound in India. Apparently everyone is letting users target…

This week, we'll be discussing Project Treble's effects on ROM development, what to watch with Android 8.1, OnePlus 5T review, Moto Mod Alexa Speaker review, tons of your feedback, and more!Read our show notes here.Flo - Unroll.Me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unrollmeJason -…

This week, we discuss all the big news from IFA in Berlin, including Motorola One, LG G7 One, Sony Xperia XZ3, Huawei Honor Play, HTC U12 Life, ZTE Axon 9, Wear OS update, goodbye Pixel Watch, and more!Read our show notes here.Flo - Slowly https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com…

Google Maps is getting a new trick (plus 5 other Android features coming)Sleep tracking on Android is about to get a lot better with Google's new Sleep APIGoogle's about to enhance AR performance by taking advantage of your phone's dual camerasGoogle TV ‘basic’ mode will strip smart features, apps…

This week, we discuss the big ZTE smackdown, hidden security updates, Android P navigation changes, Huawei P20 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Gmail redesign, and more!Read our show notes here.Jason - Radiooooo (FREE) - thx Evan!!:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.quematech…

This week, we'll be discussing the next version of Android cause apparently it's already time to do that, Jide's Remix Singularity, Flir One, Lofelt Basslet, HTC's plan to ditch the low end, and more!This week's App Arena:Ron - Email - Fast & Secure Mail (FREE): https://play.google.com…

Alphabet crushes Q2 earnings estimates as Google Cloud cuts losses, grows 54%Sundar Pichai: Fall Pixel line showcases Android 12 & ‘deep tech investments,’ touts long-term strategySamsung will announce new foldables on August 11How Google Cloud plans to kill its ‘Killed By Google’ reputationWhy…

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a way to secure your online accounts that get's us closer to the "perfect perfection".* Something you know* Something you have* Something you AREA username and password is only "Something you know" - so it's a single factor authenticationSomething you ARE is…

Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while…

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 lets you do more while it's closed.Wear OS is getting a revamped Play Store and offline Google Maps later this year.Political Chips by Ben Thompson.Biden signs $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act.Yes, the Inflation Reduction Act Is a Big Effing Deal.Bill Gates: A Clean…