Tech News Weekly (Video)

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  • TNW 188: E3: Gilmore Girls Meets Paperboy - Oculus Quest Gets Ads, Amazon Labor Issues, Consumers as Beta Testers
    • Jason details the ways that Facebook's Oculus hardware will begin to show ads and why that's particularly intrusive.
  • Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica shares his list of highlights from the E3 games conference.
  • Laura Hautala from CNET talks about how Amazon has made breaks shorter and shifts longer.
  • Mikah details the ways Amazon makes consumers who buy some of its products beta testers of half-baked ideas.

    • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

    Guests: Sam Machkovech and Laura Hautala

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      • 1 hr 13 min
    • TNW 187: The Everyday Impact of Ransomware - FBI's Anom Phone Service, WWDC Tidbits, New Pixel Buds, Ransomware

      Ransomware attacks are affecting more than just big, faceless corporations. They've closed schools, delayed chemotherapy appointments, and caused panic. Jason Howell goes hands on with Google's new Pixel Buds A Series. Mikah Sargent shares some of the things you may have missed from Apple's WWDC 2021. The FBI orchestrated a complex operation to fight encrypted criminal activities ... with a phone service.


      First, Heather Kelly stops in to talk about her piece in The Washington Post about ransomware attacks. These attacks are impacting the lives of everyday people — including those in hospitals, at school, and folks looking to fill their gas tanks.

      Then, Jason Howell gives a quick hands-on review of Google's new Pixel Buds A-Series. He highlights the differences between the new model and their predecessor, the Pixel Buds.

      Then, Mikah Sargent shares some tidbits you might have missed from Apple's WWDC Keynote.

      Finally, Joseph Cox of Vice shares his fascinating piece about an FBI operation aimed at encrypted criminal activity. It all starts with a phone service.

      Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

      Guests: Heather Kelly and Joseph Cox

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        • 1 hr 7 min
      • TNW 186: What's Up With HarmonyOS? - Twitter Blue, WWDC Preview, Retro Gaming With CRT Monitors
        • Dan Moren from Six Colors breaks down what he expects to see at Apple's upcoming WWDC developer conference.
      • Huawei finally launched their Android replacement, HarmonyOS, and Ben Schoon from 9to5Google has the details.
      • Aidan Moher talks about his Wired article that might convince you to keep that old CRT monitor if you have a passion for retro gaming.
      • Mikah spills the beans on Twitter's new subscription service, Twitter Blue.

        • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

        Guests: Dan Moren, Ben Schoon, and Aidan Moher

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          • 1 hr 18 min
        • TNW 185: An Accessible Return to Work - Office Accessibility, Galaxy Upcycling, Facebook Misinfo, WFH Insights

          As folks around the world plan their return to the office, advocates are pushing for a sustained — and improved — focus on accessibility. Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling program seemed promising, but the company kind of ruined what was once a great idea. Facebook announced it would start limiting individual accounts that routinely spread misinformation. A study looking at the activity of those who work from home indicates folks are getting a lot more done during their 9 to 5 than just their 9 to 5.

          First, Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET stops by to talk about her enlightening piece regarding accessibility and the pandemic. While some aspects of digital accessibility have improved, advocates are asking for the focus to continue as folks begin to return to the office.

          Then, Kevin Purdy of iFixit.com discusses Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling Program, a way for folks to use their old Galaxy devices in new ways. Despite it sounding like a great idea, Samsung kind of ruined it.

          Then, Mikah shares a story about Facebook limiting the reach of personal accounts that spread misinformation on the social network.

          Lastly, Jason talks about a new study that reveals some of the things folks are doing during the workday — including napping, shopping, having sex, and dating. But if they're getting their work done, is it all that bad?

          Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

          Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti and Kevin Purdy

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            • 1 hr 8 min
          • TNW 184: What's Behind the Crypto Crash? - M1 iMac, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K, Accessibility, Google IO Ups and Downs
            • Jeff John Roberts from Decrypt talks about the many forces that led to the major crypto market sell-off.
          • Rene Ritchie has full reviews of the M1 iMac, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K on his YouTube channel and shares his thoughts on all of them with Mikah.
          • Jason and Mikah detail some of the most exciting news from Google IO as well as highlight a major deficiency that hurts the company's commitment to diversity.

            • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

            Guests: Jeff John Roberts and Rene Ritchie

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              • 1 hr 28 min
            • TNW 183: Biden on the Pipeline - Instagram Youths, Connectivity Standards Alliance, VR in 2021
              • Roger Cheng from CNET details what is known about the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline and what it might mean for the security of US infrastructure going forward.
            • Facebook is planning an Instagram for kids product and Kurt Wagner from Bloomberg discusses how 44 state Attorneys General don't want that to happen.
            • Stacey Higginbotham from the IoT Podcast shares her thoughts on what the new Connectivity Standards Alliance might mean for easing smart home fragmentation.
            • HTC announced new virtual reality headsets but Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica thinks that their mission no longer includes the average consumer.

              • Host: Jason Howell

              Guests: Roger Cheng, Kurt Wagner, Stacey Higginbotham, and Sam Machkovech

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                • 1 hr 8 min
              • TNW 182: Signal's Facebook Ad Stunt - Epic Games vs. Apple, Signal Ads on Facebook, Google 2FA, Amazon Drivers

                The Epic Games and Apple trial is underway and it's bringing loads of new information to the surface. Messaging service Signal says it tried to run some ads on Facebook, which the company then blocked. Google is enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts. Amazon drivers say they're being encouraged to drive recklessly.

                First, Reed Albergotti of the Washington Post stops in to talk about the trial between Epic Games and Apple. He discusses the impact of the case on Apple's App Store and the ongoing argument surrounding antitrust concerns.

                Then, Jason shares an update about Google requiring two-factor authentication for its accounts. In honor of World Password Day, Google wants to bring an end to the password.

                Then, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to talk about a kerfuffle between messaging service Signal and social media company Facebook. Signal says it tried to run some ads on Facebook that would let users see how much data the social media company collects, but claims Facebook rejected the ads. Facebook says otherwise.

                Lastly, Mikah shares a story about Amazon delivery drivers who say they're being encouraged to drive recklessly in order to deliver packages on time.

                Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                Guests: Reed Albergotti and Alex Kantrowitz

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                  • 1 hr 4 min
                • TNW 181: Deepfaking Your Geography - School Content Blockers, Planned Obsolescence in Tech, Clubhousification
                  • Damon Beres talks about his op-ed in the New York Times about the cognitive dissonance of Apple's hardware event compared to the simultaneous occurrence of Earth Week.
                • Todd Feathers from VICE discusses how content blockers in schools are often hit or miss with damaging consequences.
                • Instagram is rolling out Clubhouse-like features as well as every other social network. Was Clubhouse an innovator or is it merely an also-ran?
                • Deepfake technology is turning its gaze onto geographical data which poses national security concerns, but fake mapping data is nothing new.

                  • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                  Guests: Damon Beres and Todd Feathers

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                    • 1 hr 15 min
                  • TNW 180: AirTag: A Boring Product? - Apple's April Event, VR Physical Therapy, FLoC, Teacher-Approved Apps

                    Apple announced a slew of new products at its April event. Physical therapists are testing VR programs for their practices. The privacy implications of Google's FLoC. Google and the FTC are at odds over "Teacher Approved" apps.


                    First, Ian Sherr of CNET stops by to talk about Apple's April event. The company announced loads of new products, including item-tracking AirTag(s) and colorful iMacs with Apple Silicon.

                    Then, Mikah talks about a recent New York Times article focusing on the rehabilitative effects of virtual reality for physical and occupational therapy.

                    Then, David Gehring of Distributed Media Lab discusses FLoC, Google's "Federated Learning of Cohorts" technology. He talks about why some companies are reluctant to adopt FLoC, how it works, and the privacy implications of the technology.

                    Lastly, Jason shares a story about the FTC and Google. The FTC is investigating whether so-called "Teacher Approved" apps in the Google Play Store are potentially misleading.

                    Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                    Guests: Ian Sherr and David Gehring

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                      • 1 hr 16 min
                    • TNW 179: Can the FCC End Robocalls? - Apple Springtime Event, Instagram for Kids, Spotify Car Thing, Twitter AI
                      • Mark Zuckerberg isn't convinced that an Instagram for kids app is actually a bad idea after all.
                    • Spotify is offering a free gadget called Car Thing and it is ideal for iOS users without CarPlay.
                    • Dan Moren from Six Colors picks apart the invite for Apple's upcoming Spring event to see what the company might unveil.
                    • Twitter is launching the Responsible Machine Learning study and Karissa Bell from Engadget details how it might improve the service.
                    • Kieren McCarthy from The Register shares that the FCC is finally getting involved in cracking down on robocalls and it could actually make a big difference.

                      • Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

                      Guests: Dan Moren, Karissa Bell, and Kieren McCarthy

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                        • 58 min

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