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All About Android 252: The Yard of Rakes

This week, we'll be discussing Google's next big push into VR, Andy Rubin's next big push into AI, Podcasts next big push into the Play Store, and Apple's next big push into Android. For full show notes, go here . Hosts: Jason Howell , Florence Ion , and Ron Richards Guest: Ron Amadeo Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: gazelle.com...

Feb 10, 20161 hr 32 min

Tech News Today 1446: Hot at Staples

Today BitTorrent Incorporated launched a P2P streaming app on iOS and last week they quietly released a similar app for Android to watch political news in the US. Twitter launches the Trust and Safety Council to walk the fine line between free speech and harassment. The next Tesla, the model 3 will sell for $35,000, before electric car tax breaks. Sam Abuelsamid, senior analyst at Navigant Research tells us what this really means. Obama unveils the Cybersecurity National Action Plan, Oculus Read...

Feb 10, 201658 min

Security Now 546: Router Q&A Follow-Up

iOS Error 53 and an interesting Apple 3rd party service conundrum, Comodo's crummy Cromodo browser, a new Google search safely feature, an interesting audit of Windows 10 after enabling all privacy features, Steve's experience with GWX and a new Windows 7 install, the amazing clever hack of the decade, and Steve answers three listener follow-up questions from last week's "Three Dumb Routers" episode. We invite you to read our show notes . Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe...

Feb 10, 20162 hr 11 min

MacBreak Weekly 493: Yum Time

Leo Laporte, Rene Ritchie, Andy Ihnatko and Alex Lindsay discuss the Error 53 issues, Tim Cook's town hall meeting, blurry Super Bowl iPhone pictures, iPhone battery issues, and more... Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Rene Ritchie Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: texture.com/macbreak casper.com/macbreak - promo code MACBREAK BLUEAPRON.COM/TWIT...

Feb 09, 20162 hr 4 min

FLOSS Weekly 374: OpenStack Astara

Astara is the only open source network orchestration solution built by OpenStack operators for real OpenStack clouds. Astara eliminates the need for complex SDN controllers, overlays and multiple plugins for cloud networking by providing a simple integrated networking stack (routing, firewall, load balancing) for connecting and securing multi-tenant OpenStack environments. Hosts: Randal Schwartz and Aaron Newcomb Guest: Henrik Rosendahl Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows...

Feb 09, 201655 min

iOS Today 284: iFive for the iPhone SE

Here are the apps that have recently been updated: Voter, Reporter Camera, Day One 2, Bing, Weather+, PlugShare. Megan reveals a great way to keep your Snapchat memories, and Leo's current favorite email app! Hosts: Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: squarespace.com - offer code: IOSTODAY Headspace.com/IOSTODAY Amazon.com/TWITRX...

Feb 09, 20161 hr 19 min

Tech News Today 1445: Hashtags Are Still Groovy

Kurt Wagner is here to tell us why the reports of Twitter's death have been greatly exaggerated. And there's a new way to stream your torrents in your browser, but for how long? Today the regulatory authority in India issued new rules that would ban Facebook's Free Basics offering, thereby upholding the spirit of Net Neutrality. Wired announced a new subscription plan for its website - Pay $3.99 a month for no ads and after February 16th, you won't be able to visit the site using an ad blocker. ...

Feb 09, 201658 min

Triangulation 237: Heartificial Intelligence

Featuring pragmatic solutions combining economics, emerging technology, and positive psychology, Heartificial Intelligence provides a human-centric roadmap to help readers embrace their present to better define the future. Leo sits down with author John C. Havens to discuss his newest book. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: John Havens Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/triangulation . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: Epson.com/ecotankleo wealthfront....

Feb 08, 20161 hr 58 min

Know How... 185: Travel Gaming & Acer Predator Laptop

The history of mobile gaming with Bryan's personal collection. Fr Robert brings his current favorite gaming laptop, the Acer Predator. Network traffic fake-out, and a touch screen for your Raspberry Pi. Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how . Tweet at us at @PadreSJ , @Cranky_Hippo , and @Anelf3 Sponsors: Amazon.com/TWITRX Ring.com/KNOWHOW...

Feb 08, 201647 min

This Week in Tech 548: PuppyMonkeyBaby

Echo evolution, social media campaigning, verified Jiffpom, and more. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow , Philip Elmer-DeWitt , and Liberty Madison Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Bandwidth for This Week in Tech is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: wealthfront.com/twit www.stamps.com - promo code: TWIT audible.com/twit or text twit to 500-500 FreshBooks.com/twit...

Feb 07, 20162 hr 18 min

The Tech Guy 1260: Sunday, February 7, 2016

How to deal with spam in Gmail, how to recover a Windows 10 installation, facial recognition in Google Photos, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy . Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: squarespace.com - offer code: TECHGUY RING.COM/TechGuy Epson.com/ecotankleo...

Feb 07, 20162 hr 27 min

The New Screen Savers 39: Cap'n Crunch

John "Cap'n Crunch" Draper, Anonabox Project Blue, Looplabs' online digital audio workstation, how politicians and political analysts use big data, and protecting your kids online. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell Guests: Dan Patterson , Johnny Jet , Marc Preston , John "Cap'n Crunch" Draper , Chris Marquardt , and Craig Swann Producers: Karsten Bondy , Tonya Hall , and Jerry Wagley Technical Director: Bryan Burnett Editor: Bryan Burnett The New Screen Savers is available for download at http...

Feb 07, 20161 hr 29 min

The Tech Guy 1259: Saturday, February 6, 2016

Is it necessary to defrag a modern Windows computer? The best TVs for Super Bowl Sunday, photo printer recommendations, best email client, extending your Wi-Fi range, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson , Johnny Jet , and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy . Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: Amazon.com/TWITRX Epson.com/ecotankleo...

Feb 07, 20162 hr 28 min

Tech News Today 1444: LinkedIn The Toilet

LinkedIn loses almost half of its value in a single day, Apple will allow you to trade your broken screen iPhones for new devices, HTC Vive is really that good, Super Bowl I was found and you may never see it, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell Guests: Jeff John Roberts and Sam Machkovech Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: naturebox.com/twit FreshBooks.com/tnt...

Feb 06, 201650 min

This Week in Law 335: Lawyers in Latex

Software engineer and lawyer Joe Mornin, the Fine Bros reaction to the internet's reaction, more selfie animals, using DMCA notices as a marketing tool and more! Hosts: Denise Howell and Emory Roane Guest: Joe Mornin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-law . Public list of discussion points , TWiL on Facebook Attorneys may submit a self-study form to their local CLE board seeking MCLE credit approval. Please check the rules and requirements for your specific ...

Feb 05, 20161 hr 41 min

This Week in Enterprise Tech 175: Securing POS

Autonomous Shuttles in the Netherlands, Oracle pulls plug on the java browser plug-in, Walmart understands the power of OpenSource software, Apple looks into Li-Fi technology, Travis Smith from Tripwire discusses POS, and more! Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ , Brian Chee , and Louis Maresca Guest: Travis Smith Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: igloosoftware.com/twit RING.COM/Ent...

Feb 05, 20161 hr 8 min

Tech News Today 1443: The Old People Have Your Phones

Facebook costs trillions of dollars in productivity. Veteran lifestreamer Justin.tv turns to Snapchat to create new content. YouTube Red gets PewDiePie movie and other content, but will people pay to subscribe? iRobot spins off defense wing because maybe people don't want military-grade vacuums. Factory in Japan plans to make robot lettuce. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell Guest: Erin Carson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today . Thanks to CacheFly for...

Feb 05, 201650 min

Home Theater Geeks 290: 50 Ways to Love Your Speakers

Scott Wilkinson talks with Grimani Systems Co-Founders Anthony Grimani and Manny LaCarrubba about their new speaker system. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Anthony Grimani and Manny LaCarrubba Subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsor: RING.COM/htg...

Feb 05, 20161 hr 15 min

This Week in Computer Hardware 349: GPU Stress & RAID 0 Madness

Rise of the Tomb Raider graphics push GPUs, Android Wear adds new gestures, Tesla gets a new CPU designer, Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Mechanical Keyboard Review, and more! Hosts: Ryan Shrout and Patrick Norton Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-computer-hardware . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show....

Feb 04, 201656 min

Know How... 184: Routers and Steampunk Goggles

Over the next couple of weeks Padre will be playing with a few routers at different prices ranges to determine the best bang for your buck, and we give you the files to make your own steampunk goggles. Tenda AC1900 (AC-15) $85.99 Dual Band (2.4/5.8) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 1300Mbps in 5Ghz /// 600Mbps in 2.4Ghz Broadcom dual-core w/DDR3 Beamforming USB 3.0 for network storage and printer sharing Night mode... shuts off LEDs automatically at night to keep it from disturbing sleep Amped Wireless AC1750 (...

Feb 04, 201658 min

Ham Nation 233: Smith Charts, National Parks and Audio

Gordo shows multiple ways for mobile antenna rigging, Bob talks about parametic gain and multi band EQ, and broadcasting from the snow. Hosts: Bob Heil , Gordon West , George Thomas , Don Wilbanks , Dale Puckett , and Amanda Alden Producer: Bryan Burnett Technical Director: Bryan Burnett Editor: Victor Bognot Thanks to Joe Walsh who wrote and plays the Ham Nation theme. Subscribe to Ham Nation at https://twit.tv/shows/ham-nation Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: RING....

Feb 04, 20161 hr 25 min

Android App Arena 83: Live Music

Jason Howell reviews Qello, Bandsintown Concerts, Jukely, and Downwell. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/android-app-arena . Bandwidth for Android App Arena is provided by CacheFly . Sponsor: Headspace.com/arena...

Feb 04, 201614 min

Tech News Today 1442: The Effects of Anonymity

Microsoft snaps up SwiftKey for $300 million, Google's head of search moves on, controversial anonymous app for teens After School gets some extra funding, and more. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell Guests: Sarah Lane and Iain Thomson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: naturebox.com/twit FreshBooks.com/tnt...

Feb 04, 201658 min

Windows Weekly 451: Trajecting Up

Microsoft continues its pivot toward being all about the cloud, Windows 10 will be a "recommended" update, Microsoft imagines the NFL experience of the future with HoloLens, Microsoft turns on Yammer by default, Microsoft buys SwiftKey, and more! Hosts: Leo Laporte , Mary Jo Foley , and Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com Check out Mary Jo's blog at AllAboutMicrosoft.com Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidt...

Feb 03, 20162 hr 8 min

This Week in Google 338: 600613

Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis and Gina Trapani discuss Google's Q4 earnings report, the tech of Campaign 2016, YouTube Red's original content, free gigabit internet to public housing, and more... Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis Guest: Gina Trapani Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: squarespace.com - offer code: TWIG gazelle.com FreshBooks.com/twig...

Feb 03, 20161 hr 56 min

All About Android 251: The Curiosity Gap

This week, we'll be discussing Google's impending control over its Nexus line, what it takes to become a Google Developer Expert, how Xiaomi and Muzei didn't actually enter the US market, and much more! For full show notes, go here . Hosts: Jason Howell , Florence Ion , and Ron Richards Guest: Liam Spradlin Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: BLUEAPRON.COM/TWIT legalzoom.com - offer code: AAA sq...

Feb 03, 20162 hr 2 min

Security Now 545: Three Dumb Routers

Java is finally leaving the browser, Google's February Nexus Android update, the ongoing encryption debate, and Steve talks about how to set up a secure network for all your devices with no less than three dumb routers. We invite you to read our show notes . GRC.com: NAT Router Security Solutions Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now . You can submit a question to Security Now! at the GRC Feedback Page . For 16kbps versions, ...

Feb 03, 20162 hr 6 min

Tech News Today 1441: TNT Reacts to the Fine Bros

We react to YouTubers trying to copyright reactions. Why the future of media is on Instagram. Yahoo to lay off 15% of workforce. UL will certify hoverboards to make sure they don't burn your house down. And do you want Google Now in your bathroom? Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell Guests: Liberty Madison , Sam Machkovech , and Sean O'Kane Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-today . Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: FreshBooks.com/...

Feb 03, 201651 min

MacBreak Weekly 492: Here Come the Ides of March

Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko and Rene Ritchie are joined by Jason Snell to go deep into the details of Apple's quarterly report, the confirmed date of the next Apple event, the rumors of hardware expected to be released, and more... Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , and Rene Ritchie Guest: Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly . Bandwidth for MacBreak Weekly is provided by CacheFly . Sponsors: gazelle.com legalzoom.com - offer code: MBW squarespac...

Feb 03, 20161 hr 59 min

FLOSS Weekly 373: Apache Libcloud

Libcloud was originally developed and open-source in 2009 by folks at Cloudkick. It was developed to solve a problem of talking to multiple different cloud provider APIs, and to make it easy for developers to build products that work between any of the services that it supports. Hosts: Aaron Newcomb and Guillermo Amaral Guest: Anthony Shaw Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/floss-weekly . Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast, and Lullabot's Jef...

Feb 02, 20161 hr 17 min
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