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Symantec issues additional invalid certificates while on probation, Tavis Ormandy finds a very troubling problem in Cisco's Web conferencing extension for Chrome, yesterday's important update to iOS, renewed concerns about LastPass metadata leakage, the SEC looks askance at what's left of Yahoo, a…

Even Mologogo can't track Mitnick downWoz is in Vegas to speak to Sharp - hope he doesn't say Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditurWoz has been on a road show for the Acquicore SPACThe SPAC team includes Gil Amelio, Ellen Hancock, and WozGoogle is censoring its search results in China. Some…

Tech News for August 8, 2016Mark Gurman, formerly of 9to5Mac has brought his secret inside source over to Bloomberg where today he is reporting on some leaked info about the upcoming iPhone, a device that we expect to be announced in the Fall and which will be critical to Apple's holiday sales…

Microsoft is losing $126 per unitHere's a set of beautiful screenshots of the 360's "blades"Browser makers agree to a new super-certificate to stop phishingWant a certificate error? Click here (well until Google fixes it)Steve gets his from Verisign - unfortunately Thawte is now owned by…

Apple's WWDC this week looks like it may be a disappointment for anyone hoping for new hardware.Facebook is killing its "Trending Topics" section.Teens prefer Instagram and Snapchat to Facebook; close to half are "almost constantly" online.The Atari VCS is coming soon for expensive retro gaming…

Samsung stops production of the Galaxy Note 7 after packing it with "so much innovation it became uncontrollable." Verizon wants a discount on its Yahoo purchase after the largest hack in history and possibly the most intrusive government surveillance program. Amazon Music Unlimited, released today…

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 this episode of Hands-On Tech. We have some follow-up for questions that have been asked in the past…

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. It's the first Thursday of the month. That means Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET is here and…

This week, Leo and Steve discuss ticket-buying bots getting their hand slapped (do they have hands?), a truly nasty new addition to encrypting ransomware operation, a really dumb old problem returns to many recent Netgear routers, Yahoo!'s being too pleased with their bug bounty program,…

Megan Morrone, Jason Howell, and Iain Thomson from The Register take a look at some of the biggest security and privacy stories from 2016. The Internet of Things has proven to be a powerful vector for widespread Internet attacks. The DNC is hacked by purported Russian Government hackers and sets a…

House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy billMarissa Mayer’s eternal SunshineElon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares popAmazon’s Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout TechX’s ‘complimentary’ Premium push gives people blue checks they didn’t ask…

From transferring data between external hard drives to setting up content filtering on your home network, Mikah provides expert advice and step-by-step guidance to help you solve your tech problems. He also delves into the world of AirTags, offering tips on how to make the most of their…

According to the Intercept, 50 civil liberties and human rights groups have sent a letter to the Department of Justice demanding an investigation into the widespread use of facial recognition technology by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Yahoo and Intel reported earnings today…

This week, Leo and Steve discuss Russia’s hacking involvement in the US Election; that, incredibly, it gets even worse for Yahoo!, misguided anti-porn legislation in South Carolina, troubling legislation from Australia, legal confusion from the Florida appellate court, some good news from the U.S…

This Week's Stories: YouTube Rewind and Google's 2019 Year in Search Google Glass Explorer Edition gets its final update Magic Leap isn't there yet Twitter funding decentralized social media Fortnite vs Google, The Information vs Apple Pixel Feature Drop Google AI…

0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for Twig this week in Google Great show planned for you. Jeff Jarvis is here, paris Martineau We'll talk about cable news ratings. They're going down. The great rewiring Is Jonathan Haidt right. Smartphones are ruining our children and why did Matt Farley write a song…

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. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of the Verge is here and she brings the creepy Atlas robot…

The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness?Here Are the Cable News Ratings for March 2024Why YouTube Decided to Take Over Cable TelevisionYouTube is increasing the price of premium (Red) subscription by nearly 50%Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me…

On this week's iOS Today with Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent: Celebrate the Super Bowl: iSpot.tv, CBS All Access, NFL, Yahoo! Sports, Animal Planet GO, Tunity, Polls for iMessage. News: The latest coronavirus may threaten production of upcoming iPhone models, FiLMiC Pro releases…

Coming this fall: new MacBook Air with a retina screen and "Pro" Mac Mini.Also coming: iPhones and Apple Watches. All signs point to an announcement on September 12th.Also (maybe) coming: Apple car may launch between 2023 and 2025. Or never.MacBook Pro Speaker Crackling Issue is a real thing…

Microsoft-Yahoo, Apple/AT&T and Google Voice, Pogue's beeps, Palm Pre iTunes, and more.Wiki for this episodeTranscript posted 24 hours after show release by PodsInPrint.Story links at http://delicious.com/twit/206. Suggest stories for next week's show by tagging links "for:twit".Audible pick of…

Leo Laporte:  It's time for TWiT, This Week in Tech!  We have put together a great panel for you today.  Rene Ritchie from imore, Iain Thomson from The Register, my buddy Jeff Jarvis from the city University of New York and This Week in Google.  We have so much to talk about,…

Sony Ericsson goes Android, Teledildonics, Compuserve, ringtone concerts, shoes, GDGT and more.Leaked: Sony Ericsson's Upcoming Android PhoneBillshrinkCrunchPad Will Be a 'Dead Simple Web TabletHaptic Feedback, Fingerprint Identification, and RFID Tag Readers in Future iPhones?Teledildonics…

Fighting blog spam with Typekey on Movable Type and captcha on BloggerHunter S. Thompson's funeral - they blow up his ashesDvorak reminiscesIs Microsoft at fault for the Zotob virus?Monad is removed from VistaPCMag's video review of the Vista Beta is next weekWould 12,000 people riot for a $50 four…

Our guest is Dr. Mike of Pediacast on vaccinesSpend: Insect Lore: Butterfly GardenSave: JungleCrazy.comGive: Fresh Air FundNew research says women are just not interested in science.Audible pick: AudibleKids.com and Owl Moon by Jane Yolen read by the author

Apple charges a premium, Palm and Apple argue, Microsoft and Yahoo rumors, MySpace is fading, and more.Wiki for this episodeStory links at http://delicious.com/twit/205. Suggest stories for next week's show by tagging links "for:twit".To get two free audiobooks, visit Audible.com/twit2.Audible pick…

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 Twig this week in Google. Jeff's here, paris is here, I'm here. There is, of course, absolutely…

Late yesterday the United States District Court of California issued a court order insisting that Apple provide a signed image file that would allow the FBI to access the iPhone 5C belonging to the couple who killed 14 people in San Bernardino last year. Apple CEO Tim Cook responded with a…

US President Elect Donald Trump invited a number of Silicon Valley’s top technology minds to an introductory meeting at Trump tower.Microsoft has quietly issued a patch fixing one of their Windows automatic update patches that blocked users from accessing the Internet or joining a local network…

Twittering into a tree, anti-piracy puppy, prosecutor prosecuted, boy booty boosts business, and more.Man jogs into tree while using TwitterAnti-piracy pup sniffs out 35,000 illegal DVDsMiami-Dade prosecutor charged with punching pizza delivery womanWanted: Male Prostitutes at Nevada Brothel in…

Amazon vs. sales tax, some IPTV ads cost more than equivalent TV, Windows 7 Pricing, Yahoo stockholders meeting, and more.Wiki for this episodeTranscript posted 24 hours after show release by PodsInPrint.Story links at http://delicious.com/twit/201.Suggest stories for next week's show by tagging…

Twitter is rolling out more anti-harassment features including the ability to mute specific usernames and words from the timeline , as well as hiding accounts with the default egg avatar, a common attribute of trollish burner accounts.Microsoft says they'll give you more choice and control in the…

Topics:Vista SP1 is on MSDNWhat is MSDNYahoo! flees MurdochApple TV v2Flickr/Picasa/Live Photo GalleryFirefox 3 drops Vista lookPhotobooksThe Age of American UnreasonAudible Pick: My Life in France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'HommeTip: Windows update in VistaSoftware Pick: Picnik online photo…

Kanye angry at Twitter, a 104 year old isn't, Indian dad refuses to wash, Jay Spieden joins the fun, and more.Kanye West slams Twitter over impostorsBritish woman, 104, joins TwitterThe cat with more than 500,000 Twitter followersDirty fridge evacuates buildingAdam Lambert Way Ahead Of Kris Allen…

Pissed cops, drunk drivers, ATM pepper spray, Topless Nuns, and more.iPhones Used to Dodge Speed Traps, Sobriety Checkpoints. Cops PissedAccused Drunk Driver Left Beer On TrunkTopless NunTrue or PooTiger Woods loses his prideOrigins of the "green room"Facebook party and riot policeTweet BeatIvanka…

Talking urinal cakes, the XM Sirius Merger, and the top 25 web 2.0 startups dissected...Tumblr is an easy to use tumblelog service. Tumblelogs are very simple, lightweight weblogs. Check out Merlin's and Leo's.Dvorak hates Joost. On the other hand, Joost just signed a deal with Viacom.Comcast's…

Facebook is including a new feature to its mobile app called Town Hall that allows users to locate government representatives on a local, state and federal level. Users can follow those representatives on Facebook or contact them via Message or Email from within the app.The US Department of Justice…

Verizon will pay approximately $4.48 billion in cash for Yahoo's internet assets. That's $350 million dollars off for a company that's suffered two major privacy breaches, the first impacting at least 500 million accounts in 2014 and a second in 2013 that accessed over a billion accounts.UPS began…

Have you seen the Air Force One graffiti video? Looks real enough to have fooled the Air Force, but the perpetrators admit, it's a hoax.Should cities legislate for Wi-Fi security? That's what tony Westchester County in New York State has done. But if they don't understand tech, they should keep…

Bill Machrone is vice president of technology at Ziff Davis Publishing and editorial director of the Interactive Media and Development Group. He joined Ziff Davis in May 1983 as technical editor of PC Magazine, became editor-in-chief in September of that year, and held that position for the next…

California passes law to kill the gig economyFacebook refuses to ban lying in political adsWhy does internet access in America suck so much?Pixel 4 event: kinda dullPixel 4 review: camera zoom not that great, face unlock works even if you are asleep or deadLaw enforcement face recognition banned in…

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…

Flickr, Delicious, David Pogue, URL Shorteners, and more.David Pogue ImageShack of The New York TimesNew search options on FlickrYahoo becomes a content company, gives up on searchDavid Pogue's Take Back the Beep CampaignSarah Lane's Site Of The Night: Delicious has changed it's front page 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.00:00 - Leo Laporte (Host)It's time for Windows Weekly. Guess what we got? Whiskey, because Richard Campbell's in studio. We'll talk…

Geek lovers, Internet bacon, face snails, heavy momma, video games, and more.Geeks Are Better In BedEnough with the Bacon Already, InternetUtah Boy Breaks Record For Most Snails on Face550 pound Russian Woman Gives Birth To Healthy Baby BoyMore Americans Play Video Games Than Go To MoviesSoldiers…

Branson in Space, Amazon, Kaseya Hack GitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmer AI voice actors sound more human than ever—and are ready to hire Trump Sues Facebook, Twitter & YouTube, Claiming His Own Government Violated The Constitution Larry Magid: Trump's misguided social…

Happy May Day!Today’s news itemsOne thing you won’t be able to buy in Apple Stores is a “Dummies” book. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is feuding with the publisher over an unauthorized biography called iCon Steve Jobs. Jobs pulled all titles published by Wiley and Sons from his stores in retaliation.Digital…

Amazon's paid tweeters program backfiresTelus email out for the past 4 days$3 Million Fortnite winner SWATtedHow Gamergate launched a culture warEsports is officially mainstream - how to get an esports scholarship to collegeVerizon sells Tumblr for about 2% of what Yahoo bought it for 6 years…

Broken space toilet, Japanese trains, same name marriage, a big credit card bill, and more.Somebody Broke Toilet on Space StationJapanese Train Workers Use Software to Practice SmilingTransformers Fan Drank Gasoline to Gain EnergySon and his Furry pal plot to kill parents, have his penis bitten…

Italian GPS blunder, cult-like startups, tweet libel, online dating, Megan Fox, and more.Tourists Miss Island After GPS BlunderNew Startup Sound More Like a CultLibel Suit Filed Over Single TweetOnline Dating Sites Lie About How Many People Use Them and Get MarriedMegan Fox Most Popular Woman Men…