This Week in Tech (Audio)

TWiT 1091: But You Didn't Move the Bodies - Surprising Supreme Court Move on Geofence Warrants

The Supreme Court ruled that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, protecting citizens from privacy overreach.

TWiT 1090: Flock of SQLs - Apple & Microsoft Grapple With Soaring Hardware Prices

Global memory shortages are driving up hardware prices as AI data center demand strains the consumer tech market.

TWiT 1089: Robot Butt Crack - Anthropic Banned, But Winning

The Trump administration faces backlash for banning Anthropic while SpaceX eyes a massive, risky IPO valuation.

TWiT 1088: Model Not Available - Anthropic's Fable Shutdown & Apple's Siri Update

Anthropic pulls its powerful Fable AI model following government national security concerns and export control mandates.

TWiT 1087: Evil is the Root of All Money - Could Local AI Laptops Compete With Data Center Giants?

Could the massive build-out of AI data centers be a repeat of the overextended fiber optic bubble of the past?

TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV

The panel explores the AI-fueled tech race, Ferrari’s first EV, and a papal encyclical on artificial intelligence.

TWiT 1085: Waiting In Line With Sam - Musk vs. Altman: Behind the Scenes

Jacob Ward reveals his experience inside the Musk versus Altman trial as the panel tackles AI and media trends.

TWiT 1085: In Line With Sam - Musk vs. Altman: Behind the Scenes

Jacob Ward recounts his time at the Musk vs. Altman trial while the panel dissects the future of journalism and AI.

TWiT 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus - Us Tech Titans vs. China's Rising Innovators

Futurists and tech experts debate the shifting power balance between American corporations and China’s rapid AI growth.

TWiT 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus - US Tech Titans vs. China's Rising Innovators

Futurists break down the shifting power struggle between US tech giants and Chinas pragmatic, innovation-led AI sector.

TWiT 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles - Which Religion Does AI Identify With?

Anthropic claims to have cured AI blackmail, while researchers warn that ChatGPT studies may be built on faulty data.

TWiT 1082: Hanging by a Thread - Are We Headed for a Tech Crash or a Golden Age?

Big tech earnings reveal record profits and massive AI infrastructure spending as debates rage over a potential bubble.

TWiT 1081: That's Miasma - John Ternus Replacing Tim Cook as Apple CEO

John Ternus prepares to take the reins at Apple as Tim Cook announces his departure this September.

TWiT 1080: Destroy All Phonorecords - Musk v. Altman, Claude Opus 4.7, & Voyager 1

Explore the rise of Claude Opus 4.7, AI security flaws, enterprise token limits, and the future of open source.

TWiT 1079: Fans. Only Fans. - Is Mythos Preview Too Powerful for Public Release?

Anthropic restricts access to its powerful new Mythos model to prevent security risks from unpatched vulnerabilities.

TWiT 1078: The Great British Marmalade Scandal - Building Your Own Router

Space tech blunders, AI naming fatigue, and the legal battle over addictive social media algorithms take center stage.

TWiT 1077: I Would Download a Car - New Jury Ruling Could Reshape Social Media Liability

In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte and his guests, Harper Reed, Brian McCullough, and Cathy Gellis, dive into a transformative moment for Big Tech. The panel examines a landmark court ruling finding Meta and Google liable for platform addictiveness, a decision that could trigger a massive wave of future litigation and challenge established interpretations of Section 230 and the First Amendment. Beyond the courtroom, the conversation shifts to critical cybersecurity threats, including a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM and the growing risks associated with AI agents. The group also tackles the complexities of AI-powered surveillance, the ethics of digital pricing, and the practical struggles surrounding age verification mandates. From quantum breakthroughs to the evolution of hacking tools like Flipper Zero, the hosts explore whether current technological momentum is driving society toward a sustainable future or a dystopian reality.

TWiT 1076: I'm Monitoring the Situation - Meta's Horizon Worlds Stays Alive Against The Odds

In this episode of This Week in Tech, host Leo Laporte is joined by Janko Roettgers, Dan Patterson, and Lisa Schmeiser to unpack a chaotic week in the technology landscape. The panel examines the legal consequences for Elon Musk following a court verdict regarding his impact on Twitter shareholders and discusses the massive industry shift as CBS News shutters its long-standing radio service. Other key topics include Microsoft's upcoming quality-of-life improvements for Windows 11, the evolving status of Meta’s Horizon Worlds, and growing concerns over privacy as the FBI admits to purchasing citizen location data. Additionally, the conversation touches on cybersecurity breaches, the rise of prediction markets, and the peculiar intersection of nostalgia and modern tech. Listeners get a comprehensive deep dive into how these diverse developments reflect broader trends in corporate accountability, news consumption, and digital infrastructure.

TWiT 1075: The Commonwealth Club - Meta Layoffs, DOGE Data Theft, & the Rise of AI Fails

In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Iain Thomson, Richard Campbell, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of modern technology. The panel unpacks the tangible consequences of today's futuristic promises, covering significant developments from Meta’s ongoing layoffs and the mounting costs of AI, to the legal battles surrounding social media's impact on children. The discussion also touches on the security implications of data theft involving the Department of Government Efficiency, the challenges of AI-generated misinformation on X, and the rise of autonomous delivery robots. Beyond software, the hosts explore major infrastructure shifts, including nuclear energy permits and the push for consumer solar power. Listeners can expect a comprehensive look at how these emerging technologies and corporate decisions are quietly reshaping the global economy and public policy.

TWiT 1074: Chicken Mating Harnesses - Supreme Court Rules AI Art Not Copyrightable

In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by guests Joey de Villa and Cory Doctorow to navigate the rapidly shifting landscape of privacy, artificial intelligence, and corporate accountability. The panel examines the Supreme Court’s decision to deny review of AI-generated art copyright, sparking a deep dive into the legal status of machine-made content. The conversation also tackles the complex intersection of government policy and technology, specifically regarding the blacklisting of AI developers and the increasing concerns surrounding data broker security. Beyond the regulatory debates, the hosts explore the latest developments in consumer electronics, ranging from high-capacity storage advancements to the evolving gaming console market. Listeners can expect a thorough analysis of how these technological and legal developments impact individual agency, digital privacy, and the future trajectory of the AI industry.