Tech News Weekly (Audio)

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Industry expert Mikah Sargent, brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of... more

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July 21, 2022TNW 244: Chiplets: The Future of Computing - Internet Health Report, OpenAI, One Medical
Solana Larsen, editor of the 2022 Internet Health Report published by the Mozilla Foundation, joins the show to talk about the report and the direction of artificial intelligence.

Max Cherny from Protocol stops by to talk about chiplets, what they are, and how they might impact future chip design.

Jason talks about OpenAI and how they're ready to make DALL-E available to everyone... to those on its waiting list.

Finally, Mikah talks about Amazon purchasing tech provider One Medical for $3.9 billion.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Solana Larsen and Max Cherney

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1h 21min
July 14, 2022TNW 243: The Uber Files - MacBook Air M2 Review, Netflix & Microsoft, TikTok
Dan Ackerman from CNET has the MacBook Air M2 in hand and talks about his review of the device.

Richard Lawler from The Verge discusses how Netflix is partnering with Microsoft and its ad platform to start an ad-supported streaming tier.

Jason talks about how kids and teens are spending more time on TikTok over YouTube or Google's overall core products.

And Mikah talks about the recently leaked Uber Files showcasing leaked messages and files that detail attempts to lobby various high-profile personnel.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dan Ackerman and Richard Lawler

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1h 9min
July 07, 2022TNW 242: Apple's New "Lockdown Mode" - Digital Markets Act, TikTok Challenge, Apple Watch
Ben Brody of Protocol joins the show to talk about Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act in Europe and what that means for Big Tech.

Mikah talks about a story of two girls dying after trying a viral TikTok 'blackout challenge."

Ian Sherr from CNET goes over Apple's announcement of its new Lockdown Mode and how it looks to combat advanced hacking & spyware.

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg details how Apple plans to update its Apple Watch line, along with some additional Apple rumors coming later this year.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Ben Brody, Ian Sherr, and Mark Gurman

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1h 11min
June 30, 2022TNW 241: Privacy in a Post-Roe World - Nothing Phone 1, Data & Privacy, Nanometre Chips
Daniel Bader from Android Police joins the show to talk about the Nothing Phone 1, the hype behind the device, and how the phone seeks to stand out amongst its competitors.

Next, Denise Howell stops by to talk about the tech and legal implications following the reversal of Roe v. Wade and what this could mean for the future of data & online privacy.

Lastly, Mikah Sargent shares his story of the week about how Samsung Elec is starting production on 3 nm (nanometre) chips.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Daniel Bader and Denise Howell

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1h 9min
June 23, 2022TNW 240: Meta Prototypes Our VR Future - 13" M2 MacBook Pro, Instagram Age Verification, Amazon Proteus
Devindra Hardawar from Engadget joins the show to talk about his review of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro.

Harry McCracken from Fast Company shares his thoughts about the prototype hardware showcased from Meta's Reality Labs and what the future of VR could look like.

Mikah talks about Instagram's new age verification system and how easy it can be to trick it.

Jason rounds things out with a recap of Amazon and its re:MARS 2022 event that showcased Amazon's first fully autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, and Amazon's plan to generate voices that can imitate anyone.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Devindra Hardawar and Harry McCracken

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1h 6min
June 16, 2022TNW 239: 3 + 2 = Web5? - Dorsey's Web5 Idea, Meta's Time Limit, Health Data Protection, Activision's SEC Filing
Jack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue.

First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discuss former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's latest vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. Kessler discusses Dorsey's announcement and helps sift through the jokes and memes surrounding the idea.

Then, Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol joins the show to talk about Instagram's latest Health and Safety features. The social media network has partnered with influencers and implemented a number of prompts to encourage users to step away from Instagram from time to time. Lawrence examines the efficacy of the updates.

Then, Jason shares a story about new legislation that would ban the sale of health and location data by apps and services that collect the information. Some weather apps, cycle trackers, and other apps collect data about an individual user and sell that information to third-party data brokers. This potential law would ban the practice.

Lastly, Mikah talks about Activision Blizzard's recent SEC filing. The company says it completed an internal investigation regarding harassment, but failed to find a "systemic issue."

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Lizzy Lawrence and Sam Kessler

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1h 6min
June 09, 2022TNW 238: EU Charges Forth With USB-C - WWDC Roundup, Apple Passkey, Meta Watch Cancelled, Dall-E Mini
Dan Moren from Six Colors walks through a number of the major announcements from Apple's WWDC developer conference.

Scharon Harding from Ars Technica details the EU law that will require technology companies to use USB-C for charging devices.

Mikah shows the Meta Watch prototype that has reportedly been cancelled by the company after two years of development.

Jason introduces the bizarre and sometimes frightening effects of Dall-E Minim, an AI image generator that everyone can use now.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dan Moren and Scharon Harding

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1h 5min
June 02, 2022TNW 237: SCOTUS Tackles Texas Law - WWDC Preview, Crypto Regulation, Sheryl Sandberg, SCOTUS & Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary hold for Texas's social media law. Apple's World Wide Developers Conference kicks off on June 6 and the company will announce the next iterations of its operating systems. Technologists have penned an open letter to U.S. lawmakers that encourages both understanding and regulation of cryptocurrency. Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg announces she will step down.

First, technology and internet lawyer Denise Howell stops by to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to put a hold on Texas's infamous social media law. Howell gives us a preview of what could happen next.

Then, journalist and YouTuber Rene Ritchie gives a preview of Apple's World Wide Developers Conference. The conference, which kicks off on June 6, is generally the time when Apple announces new features and updates to its various operating systems. Ritchie shares his thoughts on what we should — and shouldn't — expect on June 6.

Then, developer Tim Bray joins the show to share his thoughts on fintech in the United States. He and other technologists have penned an open letter to U.S. lawmakers urging them to do their due diligence regarding cryptocurrency. The letter suggests lawmakers "take a critical, skeptical approach" toward crypto.

Lastly, Mikah shares news that Sheryl Sandberg, Meta's/Facebook's COO, will step down next fall.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Denise Howell, Rene Ritchie, and Tim Bray

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1h 1min
May 26, 2022TNW 236: Apple's Malicious Compliance - Suing for Instagram Addiction, DuckDuckGo's Privacy Woes, iPhone Repair
California's AB-2408 aims to hold social media companies responsible for social media addiction. DuckDuckGo comes under scrutiny for its deal with Microsoft. Apple's Self-Service Repair Program leaves a lot to be desired. Researchers set their sites on social media dissociation.

First, Techdirt's Mike Masnick stops in to discuss California's AB-2408. The bill, if passed, would allow parents and guardians to sue social media companies for their kids' social media addiction. But does the bill go too far in limiting free speech? Masnick shares his thoughts.

Then, Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show, discusses Bleeping Computer's recent report on DuckDuckGo. The company, which has a partnership with Microsoft, has been accused of allowing Microsoft trackers in its browser while still blocking other third-party trackers.

Then, Mikah regales listeners with the tumultuous tale of embarking on the quest to replace the battery in his iPhone 12 Pro Max by way of Apple's Self Service Repair Program.

Lastly, Jason shares a project from researchers at the University of Washington that looked at how social media design influences dissociation.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Mike Masnick and Tom Merritt

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May 19, 2022TNW 235: Content Moderation in the Crosshairs - Black Tech's "Pipeline Problem", GrubHub Promo, Fentanyl Online
Mukund Rathi from the Electronic Frontier Foundation walks through the history of the Texas HB 20 law that prohibits content moderation on social media platforms.

Amber Burton from Protocol talks about black representation in tech and the deep work required to counter the "talent pipeline problem".

GrubHub's free lunch promotion in New York City fell off the rails and it could be the restaurants that feel the lasting effects more than anyone else.

Fentanyl and other dangerous drugs are found easily on social media networks and it's causing an uptick in related deaths.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Mukund Rathi and Amber Burton

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1h 11min

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