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Tech Break (Video)

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Tech Break brings you technology news and updates as they happen. So stay informed and discover new gadgets, apps, unboxings, beta releases, interviews, and essential excerpts from our shows. With Tech Break there is no set schedule and our hosts will publish new content as it develops. This feed has been discontinued, but you can find the clips in our archives.
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Tech Break Bids Adieu!

Tech Break bids adieu! On December 22nd, we're returning to a back-to-basics approach, focusing on community and beloved content. We are adding more shorts, updates, and behind-the-scenes peeks on our social feeds, reinvigorating connection and inspiration. This pivot champions 'back to basics,' emphasizing meaningful connections and engaging content post- Tech Break . Your support fuels our excitement to unveil what's next. Follow us on social for short-form video content: YouTube Shorts: https...

Dec 22, 20232 minEp. 7964

TNW Clip: Why The Matter Protocol Hasn't Made The Smart Home Easier Yet

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent speaks with Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge about how Matter's hope to improve smart home integration in 2023 has fallen short. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/316 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 22, 202321 minEp. 7963

TWiG Clip: A Look at Pig Butchering Scams

Leo Laporte, Paris Martinaeu, and Jeff Jarvis dig into the phenomenon of pig butchering scams. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/twig/747 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Jeff Jarvis , and Paris Martineau You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 21, 20237 minEp. 7962

WW Clip: CEO Bobby Kotick to Leave Activision Blizzard Dec 29

On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Mary Jo Foley discuss the confirmation that Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will be departing the company on December 29, 2023 following Microsoft's recent $68 billion acquisition. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww860 Hosts: Paul Thurrott , Leo Laporte , and Richard Campbell Guest: Mary Jo Foley You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM...

Dec 20, 202313 minEp. 7961

SN Clip: Cloudflare's Metrics of 2023

Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss the interesting statistics coming out of Cloudflare's look back at 2023. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/953 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 20, 202315 minEp. 7960

MBW Clip: It Might Be More Difficult To Purchase An Apple Series 9 & Ultra 2 Watch in US After Dec. 21st

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about a looming ban on the sale of the Series 9 & Ultra 2 Apple Watches in the US starting on December 21st. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/900 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 20, 202315 minEp. 7959

TWiT Clip: Google DeepMind Discovers New Math

On This Week in Tech Leo Laporte, David Spark, Nate Lanxon, and Brianna Wu discuss the implications of Google's DeepMind AI solving a long unsolved mathematics problem. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Nate Lanxon , Brianna Wu , and David Spark You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 18, 202315 minEp. 7958

TNW Clip: Why Tesla Is Recalling Over 2 Million of Its Vehicles

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent speaks with Sam Abuelsamid about the two million+ vehicle recall Tesla is doing due to its autopilot software following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/315 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Sam Abuelsamid You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 15, 202320 minEp. 7957

TWiG Clip: Google's App Store Ruled an Illegal Monopoly

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff, Jarvis, and Paris Martineau discuss the jury's ruling that deemed Google's App Store to be a Monopoly. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/twig/746 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Jeff Jarvis , and Paris Martineau You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 15, 202316 minEp. 7956

WW Clip: Core Ultra & the Purpose of NPUs

On the eve of Intel's Meteor Lake processor launch, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte, and Richard Campbell discuss the future of neural processing units and how PC hardware will adapt to the new age of AI computing. Are the lower-end chips essentially "defects" of the top version? Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww859 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paul Thurrott , and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/...

Dec 14, 202318 minEp. 7955

MBW Clip: Court Ruling in Epic Games vs Google

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about the court's ruling in the Epic Games vs Google case and the differences between this court case and Epic Games' case against Apple. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/899 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 13, 202311 minEp. 7954

SN Clip: What are the "Clear Web", "Dark Web", and "Deep Web"?

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about the differences between the clear, dark, and deep web. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/952 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 13, 20237 minEp. 7953

TWiT Clip: The EU Artificial Intelligence Bill

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Denise Howell, Glenn Fleishman, and Owen Thomas discuss the European Union's latest attempt at regulating artificial intelligence. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit957 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Glenn Fleishman , Denise Howell , and Owen Thomas You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 11, 202312 minEp. 7952

ATTG Clip: Options for Online TV Streaming Services

On Ask The Tech Guys, Scott Wilkinson stops by the show to share some suggestions for cutting down on your cable bill by switching to online TV streaming services and some things to consider when selecting which service may be right for you. For more, check out Ask The Tech Guys: https://twit.tv/attg/2004 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Scott Wilkinson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 11, 202315 minEp. 7951

TNW Clip: What is Beeper Mini?

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent speaks with Eric Migicovsky, co-founder of Beeper, about Beeper Mini and how it works to bring the iMessage experience to Android devices. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/314 Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Eric Migicovsky You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 08, 202317 minEp. 7950

TWiG Clip: Is Gemini AI Better Than Chat GPT?

On This Week in Google, the panel of Leo Laporte, Paris, Martineau and Jeff Jarvis discuss Google's new AI "Gemini" and compare it to ChatGPT. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twig745 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paris Martineau , and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 07, 202321 minEp. 7949

WW Clip: Extended Security Update program for Windows 10

On the Windows Weekly podcast, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about the newly announced Windows 10 ESU program. This will allow organizations (and supposedly consumers) to enroll their PCs in a paid flow of updates that provide critical security fixes. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww858 Hosts: Paul Thurrott , Richard Campbell , and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO...

Dec 07, 20239 minEp. 7948

SN Clip: Unmasking Domain Owners with ICANN's RDRS

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about ICANN launching a new Registration Data Request Service to provide standardized handling of requests for access to nonpublic domain registration data, assisting legitimate needs like law enforcement while protecting privacy. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/951 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN...

Dec 06, 20239 minEp. 7947

MBW Clip: Beeper Mini Brings the iMessage Experience to Android

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about an app that hacks the iMessage experience onto Android called Beeper Mini. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/898 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 06, 202313 minEp. 7946

iOS Clip: Night Sky on iOS is a Portable Planetarium!

On iOS Today, Mikah Sargent shows off the Night Sky app on his iPhone. It's an elegant app that allows users to look up the stars as they point their phones toward the sky. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios682 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 06, 20236 minEp. 7945

TWiT Clip: Cybertruck is Here! But Why?

On This Week in Tech, Jason Howell, Rich DeMuro, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Tim Stevens talk about Tim's experience with the Cybertruck in light of its official release earlier in the week. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit956 Host: Jason Howell Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti , Tim Stevens , and Rich DeMuro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 04, 202314 minEp. 7944

TNW Clip: What is Amazon Q?

On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent talk with Emily Drybelbis of PCMag about Amazon's new AI service, Amazon Q. For more, check out Tech News Weekly Episode 313: https://twit.tv/tnw/313 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Emily Forlini You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Dec 01, 202314 minEp. 7943

TWiG Clip: Does Black Friday or Cyber Monday Matter?

On This Week in Google, Jason Howell, Paris Martineau, Jeff Jarvis and Ant Pruitt discuss the 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. Do these promotions matter anymore? For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/744 Hosts: Jason Howell , Ant Pruitt , Paris Martineau , and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 30, 202316 minEp. 7942

WW Clip: tiny11 2311 Makes Windows Compact!

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott chats with Richard Campbell and Mikah Sargent about NTDEV's tiny11 2311 project - a smaller Windows 11 install option with servicing capabilities. It is based on the 23H2 release and makes Windows less resource intensive. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww857 Hosts: Mikah Sargent , Paul Thurrott , and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100...

Nov 30, 202312 minEp. 7941

FLOSS Clip: What is ActivityPub?

Evan Prodromou, founder of ActivityPub, joins Jonathan Bennett and Doc Searls on FLOSS Weekly. He discusses what ActivityPub is and what it means for federated social media. For more, check out FLOSS Weekly: https://twit.tv/floss/759 Hosts: Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett Guest: Evan Prodromou You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 29, 202311 minEp. 7940

SN Clip: Managing Your Child's Internet Access

Steve Gibson speaks with Ant Pruitt on this episode of Security Now as a listener asks about the best practices for managing a child's internet access. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/950 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 29, 202312 minEp. 7939

iOS Clip: Why NameDrop on iOS 17 is NOT a Privacy Risk

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why the NameDrop feature on iOS 17 is being mislabeled as a big privacy threat when it actually requires users to actively tap on the Share option after iPhones have come in contact. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 28, 20234 minEp. 7938

TWiG Clip: Altman's Whiplash Weekend

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau talk about the series of events that transpired over the weekend that saw Sam Altman fired and eventually re-hired by OpenAI. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/twig743 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paris Martineau , Jeff Jarvis , and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 28, 202327 minEp. 7937

TWiT Clip: OpenAI Staff Forces Altman Comeback

On This Week in Tech, Iain Thomson, Harry McCracken, Fr. Robert Ballecer, and Doc Rock talk about Sam Altman's return to OpenAI as CEO amidst corporate drama over the board's concerns with the company's advanced AI capabilities. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit955 Host: Iain Thomson Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ , Doc Rock , and Harry McCracken You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 27, 202313 minEp. 7936

ATTG Clip: Tools to Find the Best Deals on Cyber Monday and All Year

On Ask The Tech Guys, Mikah Sargent shares some resources and tools you can use to hunt down some great Cyber Monday deals and deals year-long. For more, check out Ask The Tech Guys: https://twit.tv/attg/2002 Host: Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100...

Nov 27, 202316 minEp. 7935
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