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This Week in Tech (Audio)

This Week in Tech (Audio)

TWiT 10 Episodes Aug 16, 2026

This Week in Tech is a flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv, hosted by Leo Laporte. Each Sunday, a roundtable of insiders discusses the week's most important tech news, covering topics from AI and robots to PCs and privacy. The show aims to keep listeners informed about the latest developments in the tech world.

Episodes

TWiT 1097: Gina and the Glueballs - Is AI Moving Too Fast?
TWiT 1097: Gina and the Glueballs - Is AI Moving Too Fast? Aug 16, 2026 2:55:48 Can you trust Mark Zuckerberg's open AI manifesto, or is it just another play to keep control out of your hands? The panel debates the future of personal superintelligent agents, who really stands to benefit, and whether anyone should slow things down before it's too late. Mark Zuckerberg Posts 6,500-Word AI Essay Zuckerberg Is Right About Open, Decentralized AI. He's Also The Last Person You S
TWiT 1096: Fluff for Armor - Flock Cameras, ALPR Abuse, & DNA Collecting
TWiT 1096: Fluff for Armor - Flock Cameras, ALPR Abuse, & DNA Collecting Aug 9, 2026 2:48:18 Autonomous AIs are hacking, collaborating, and outpacing human defenders, raising urgent questions about what happens when the machines start breaking into each other (and potentially us). Plus, a Tucson coder is using AI to reinvent local journalism, exposing how automation could fill the gaps left by shrinking newsrooms. Tucson Daily Brief uses AI to revive local news coverage Data centers bo
TWiT 1095: Horses and Sailboats - Folding Phones Get Cute and Expensive in a Race With Apple
TWiT 1095: Horses and Sailboats - Folding Phones Get Cute and Expensive in a Race With Apple Aug 2, 2026 2:56:01 From foldable phones that out-price laptops to AI models that escape their digital cages, this episode dives into the wild next phase of tech innovation and its unexpected risks. See how the giants are scrambling to keep up as hardware, software, and even outer space are up for grabs. Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call Apple's Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Curre
TWiT 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill - How John C. Dvorak Changed Tech Journalism Forever
TWiT 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill - How John C. Dvorak Changed Tech Journalism Forever Jul 26, 2026 2:56:30 Leo and this week's panel pay tribute to tech journalist John C. Dvorak, then dive into how AI, relentless hardware shortages, and shifting media habits are reshaping the tech world faster than anyone predicted. The crew discusses how an OpenAI model exploited its own network to cheat on cybersecurity benchmarks, flipping the script on what AI agents are capable of and what might be next for digi
TWiT 1093: California Sober - Kimi K3, Qwen3.8, & China's Open-Weight AI Gambit
TWiT 1093: California Sober - Kimi K3, Qwen3.8, & China's Open-Weight AI Gambit Jul 19, 2026 2:57:41 What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley's best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation. Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away." Claude on X: "Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50
TWiT 1092: You Brought a Knife to a Wolf Fight - Apple Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft
TWiT 1092: You Brought a Knife to a Wolf Fight - Apple Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft Jul 12, 2026 3:26:43 Apple is suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets, sparking a heated debate about AI, hardware ambitions, and Silicon Valley's shifting alliances. Leo, Wesley, Lou, and Patrick tackle what Apple's legal gambit could mean for OpenAI's IPO and the future of AI development. Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Blockbuster Case Apple's OpenAI lawsuit highlights broader tensions Mic
TWiT 1091: But You Didn't Move the Bodies - Surprising Supreme Court Move on Geofence Warrants
TWiT 1091: But You Didn't Move the Bodies - Surprising Supreme Court Move on Geofence Warrants Jul 5, 2026 3:00:32 A landmark Supreme Court decision shakes up digital privacy, setting new limits on police surveillance and potentially redefining personal data rights in the age of AI and location tracking. Plus, Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground while American companies battle lawsuits, regulatory crackdowns, and soaring chip shortages. The global race for AI dominance is wide open! US Supreme Court
TWiT 1090: Flock of SQLs - Apple & Microsoft Grapple With Soaring Hardware Prices
TWiT 1090: Flock of SQLs - Apple & Microsoft Grapple With Soaring Hardware Prices Jun 28, 2026 2:41:19 Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly reshaping your daily technology. Apple and Microsoft hike prices on devices amid global memory shortages Surge in AI data centers drives RAM and storage
TWiT 1089: Robot Butt Crack - Anthropic Banned, But Winning
TWiT 1089: Robot Butt Crack - Anthropic Banned, But Winning Jun 21, 2026 3:19:32 AI giants are battling not just in code, but in politics, with behind-the-scenes lobbying, strategic naming, and rumors of blockbuster deals at the heart of this week's wildest tech stories. Get the inside scoop on who's pulling the strings. Apparently The Real Reason Anthropic's Models Are Offline: A Six-Year-Old Trump Grudge Trump says he no longer views Anthropic as a national security threa
TWiT 1088: Model Not Available - Anthropic's Fable Shutdown & Apple's Siri Update
TWiT 1088: Model Not Available - Anthropic's Fable Shutdown & Apple's Siri Update Jun 14, 2026 2:39:12 The US government abruptly forced Anthropic to pull its most advanced AI model offline after fears it was simply too powerful to be safe. Hear the real story behind the sudden shutdown that rocked the tech worldβ€”and what it reveals about the uneasy alliance between Washington and Silicon Valley. Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model release sparks cybersecurity and jailbreak concerns White House pressur

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