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TWiT 10 Episodes Jul 19, 2026

This Week in Tech is a flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv, hosted by Leo Laporte. Every Sunday, a roundtable of insiders discusses the week's hottest tech news, covering topics from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. The show is available ad-free for Club TWiT members or for a separate subscription.

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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 Jul 12, 2026 3:26:42 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 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 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 sto

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 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 world—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 pre

TWiT 1087: Evil is the Root of All Money - Could Local AI Laptops Compete With Data Center Giants? Jun 7, 2026 2:43:53 An astronomical amount of money is being poured into AI and data centers as tech giants fight for dominance, but is this fueling the next big tech bubble or just the price of staying in the game? Get the panel's opinions on wild IPO valuations, global power grabs, Build 2026, NVIDIA GTC Taipei, and even successful YouTuber movies! SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Price Utah residents

TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV May 31, 2026 2:59:02 Explore everything from explosive technology for space to electric technology for the road. Leo, Molly, Gary, and Sam have deep discussions on Magnifica Humanitas takeaways, Wikipedia drama, Peter Thiel's mvoe to Argentina, and more! US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida What Pope L

TWiT 1085: Waiting In Line With Sam - Musk vs. Altman: Behind the Scenes May 24, 2026 2:53:50 Google is rewriting the rules of search, CBS News Radio just died after 99 years, and billionaires now own the newsrooms. This episode dives into what happens when technology giants tighten their grip on how we get information. Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet Hands-On With All of Google's New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses New Yor

TWiT 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus - US Tech Titans vs. China's Rising Innovators May 17, 2026 2:58:19 Is the era of American tech dominance ending? Get an inside look at how China's pragmatic approach to AI, robotics, and hardware is shifting the global balance, and why the US might need a new playbook to keep up. Trump and the CEOs go to China NVIDIA CEO joins Trump in China despite 'awkward' politics US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough Empty Waym

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