Tech News Weekly (Video)

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  • TNW 228: Not So Wyze - What is Virtual Kidnapping, Deepfaked Profiles on LinkedIn, NFL+ Coming Soon
  • Ant and Jason ponder what the NFL+ streaming service might look like and if it can compare to the Sunday Ticket.
  • Author David Kushner talks about his investigation into virtual kidnapping and its traumatic and monetary impact on its victims.
  • LinkedIn is filled with AI-generated fake profiles in an attempt to aid in recruiting and it is definitely against the platform's rules.
  • Wyze is facing significant backlash after it failed to share a major vulnerability with its Wyze Cam family for three years.

    • Hosts: Jason Howell and Ant Pruitt

    Guest: David Kushner

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      • 58 min
    • TNW 227: The Fall of Lapsus$ - ADHD Video Game, Mac Studio Teardown, Brain Implant for the Paralyzed
    • Mikah shares what the video game that was approved by the FDA to be prescribed for children with ADHD looks like and what it could mean for the games industry.
    • Joseph Cox from VICE has been following the Lapsus$ extortion group for a while and shares his insight into their activity and how it led to some major arrests right before show time.
    • iFixit tore down the new Mac Studio and Mikah details why those solid state drives aren't easily swappable for just anyone.
    • Jason summarizes a new report that shows how a paralyzed man in a locked-in state is able to communicate with his family through the use of brain implants.

      • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

      Guest: Joseph Cox

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        • 1 hr 5 min
      • TNW 226: Russians Turn to Clubhouse - iPhone SE, Meta Supervision, Clubhouse in Russia, Automattic's Internet

        Reviewing Apple's new lower-cost iPhone, the iPhone SE. Meta (Facebook) plans to add new parental supervision controls to its Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) headset. Russians turn to the Clubhouse app for news and information. Automattic shares its vision of the Web by way of WordPress, Tumblr, Pocket Casts, and more.

        First, Geoffrey Fowler of the Washington Post joins Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's newly announced iPhone SE. While it might not be Apple's flagship phone, the lower-cost smartphone is sure to be a hit for budget-conscious consumers.

        Then, TechCrunch's Amanda Silberling stops by to discuss Meta's (Facebook's) new parental supervision tools. The social media company has announced a roll-out of several new tools and settings geared at giving parents and guardians more control over the content their kids consume on the Meta Quest (Oculus Quest) headset.

        Then, Jason talks about an uptick in usage for the social audio app Clubhouse. Russians and Ukrainians, alike, are using the app for news and information as Russian leadership seeks to shut down social media services in the country.

        Lastly, Mikah shares an interview from The Verge with Automattic's Matt Mullenweg. Mullenweg discusses his vision of the Web, shares his thoughts on web3, and highlights his appreciation of open-source software.

        Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

        Guests: Geoffrey Fowler and Amanda Silberling

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          • 1 hr 6 min
        • TNW 225: Gig Work Leaves Russia - Crypto Executive Order, AI and the Military, Molecular Drinks Printer
        • Nikhilesh De from Coindesk shares his thoughts on what President Biden's Executive Order might mean for crypto in the US.
        • Kate Kaye from Protocol talks about how AI is intersecting with the military and how its not always about killer robots.
        • Jason gets Mikah excited for a new molecular drink printer and then bursts the bubble with one huge catch.
        • Mikah talks about how gig work companies are pulling out of Russia and how it impacts citizens more than anyone else.

          • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

          Guests: Nikhilesh De and Kate Kaye

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            • 1 hr 9 min
          • TNW 224: Steam Deck (In the Face) - Apple's March 8 Event, Valve Steam Deck, Twitter Birdwatch, OnePlus Buds Z2

            Apple's March 8 event is just around the corner, and the company is rumored to announce a few new products. Valve's Steam Deck is making its way into the hands of pre-order customers and reviewers. Twitter makes its fact-checking service, Birdwatch, available to more people. Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds.

          • First, Rene Ritchie of YouTube.com/reneritchie stops by to give us a preview of Apple's March 8 "Peek Performance" event. The company is expected to announce a new iPhone SE, a new iPad, and some new Macs.
          • Then, The Verge's Sean Hollister goes hands-on with Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming console. Hollister discusses the features and games available on the console and shares his thoughts on its bugs and patches.
          • Then, Mikah discusses Twitter's Birdwatch fact-checking service. The social media company has randomly rolled out the ability to view notes left by fact-checkers and the move sparks a conversation about tech companies asking for free labor from their users.
          • Lastly, Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds. For $100, the true-wireless earbuds tout quite a few features typically found in higher-cost earbuds.

            • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

            Guests: Rene Ritchie and Sean Hollister

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              • 1 hr 8 min
            • TNW 223: PlayStation VR2 Gets Real - Apple AR Headset, Astro Home Robot, Cyber Warfare, Paid Tumblr Accounts
            • Scott Stein from CNET breaks down the details of Sony's upcoming PlayStation VR2 system and touches on when Apple might release its headset to market.
            • Mark Gurman from Bloomberg tried to track down the owners of Amazon's Astro home robot, and it was really hard!
            • Jason walks through some of the technological threads involved with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
            • Mikah wonders if Tumblr's move to offer a paid subscription for its revitalized service will work.

              • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

              Guests: Scott Stein and Mark Gurman

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                • 1 hr 10 min
              • TNW 222: Android Privacy Sandbox Explained - Google Ad Privacy, Obsolete Bionic Eyes, DOJ Crypto, Printer DRM

                Google announces plans to bring its Privacy Sandbox to Android. Retinal implant patients are faced with obsolescence. The Department of Justice creates a cryptocurrency enforcement team. Dymo adds DRM to its thermal printers and paper.


                First, Ryne Hager from Android Police stops by to explain Google's Privacy Sandbox. The company has announced plans to bring the privacy protections to Android, but it's taking time to get feedback from developers and ad tech experts.

                Then, Mark Harris of IEEE Spectrum shares the tale of folks with retinal implants who have recently received notice that their bionic eyes are either obsolete or nearing obsolescence.

                Then, Mikah shares news from the Department of Justice. The organization just announced a new National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, which aims to "identify and dismantle the misuse of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets."

                Lastly, Jason shares a story published by the Electronic Frontier Foundation about Dymo label printers. The company has added RFID tech to its thermal paper, thereby making it a requirement to use the company's own paper with Dymo label printers.

                Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                Guests: Ryne Hager and Mark Harris

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                  • 1 hr 13 min
                • TNW 221: Galaxy Unpacked, UNPACKED! - AirTag Privacy, EARN IT Act Explained, $4.5 Billion Dollar Crypto Scheme
                • Florence Ion from Gizmodo walks through Samsung's Unpacked 2022 event and shows off the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
                • Dan Moren from Six Colors details how Apple is changing AirTags in light of recent privacy concerns.
                • Jason does an explainer of the EARN IT act, what it aims to achieve, and the collateral damage it's likely to incur.
                • Mikah tells the story of the rapper ad the startup founder who were busted laundering $4.5 billion in Bitcoin.

                  • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                  Guests: Florence Ion and Dan Moren

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                    • 1 hr 6 min
                  • TNW 220: Sony's Destiny With Bungie - Virtual Real Estate, Wordle Joins NYT, Meta Stock Plunge

                    Sony decides to buy Bungie, making this acquisition the latest of several high-profile game company acquisitions. Augmented reality real estate companies are probably selling your home. The New York Times acquires hit word game Wordle. Meta's stock takes a huge tumble after its earnings report shows a drop in users.

                    First, Ian Sherr of CNET stops by to talk about Sony's acquisition of Bungie, the game company behind Destiny. Sherr shares his thoughts on this acquisition in light of Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Take-Two's purchase of Zynga.

                    Then, Janko Roettgers shines a light on the burgeoning virtual real estate market. Thanks to the introduction of several new games and AR experiences, your property might be purchased and sold in virtual space without your knowledge

                    Then, Mikah and Jason discuss the New York Times's decision to purchase hit word game Wordle and share their thoughts on the potential outcomes for the game.

                    Lastly, Jason digs into Meta's gargantuan stock plunge and the company's decrease in monthly active users. Is TikTok stealing users away from Facebook and Instagram?

                    Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                    Guests: Ian Sherr and Janko Roettgers

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                      • 1 hr 7 min
                    • TNW 219: Fast Times at Amazon High - FLoC Replaced by Topics, IRS.gov Facial Scanning, Paltry Phone Updates
                    • Issie Lapowsky from Protocol talks about Google's decision to bail on FLoC in favor of Topics. Is it better for privacy?
                    • Tonya Riley from Cyberscoop shares the risks associated with IRS.gov's reliance on ID.me's facial scanning system.
                    • Amazon brought its logistics prowess to a course at a High School, but are they being critical enough about their own business practices?
                    • Google's expired Pixel 3 update schedule is a missed opportunity to gain positive brand affinity at a time when it really needs it.

                      • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                      Guests: Issie Lapowsky and Tonya Riley

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                        • 1 hr 7 min

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