TWiT News (Audio)

Apple announces a new TV app and a new MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar above the keyboard and a larger trackpad.

Hosts: Jason Howell, Megan Morrone, and Andy Ihnatko

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Microsoft announced a surprisingly creator-focused line of new products at their event today. On the hardware side, the new Surface Studio is an all-in-one PC focused on content creation. It folds down into an easel and features the thinnest touch monitor available. It can be paired with the Surface Pen and new Surface Dial. They also announced new versions of the Surface Book and Surface Pro, as well as a new Microsoft VR headset. On the software side, Microsoft focused on 3D creation with its new version of Microsoft Paint, Windows Capture 3D, and 3D-focused additions to Office software like PowerPoint. The Surface Studio is available for pre-order now; the Creators Update will arrive this spring.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott

Guest: Ed Bott

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Oculus Connect brings together VR developers and creators, and TWiT sent their own VR enthusiast, Jason Howell, host of Tech News Today, All About Android, and Android App Arena, to cover the event. Jason had a chance to speak with the creator of Unspoken, a fantasy game with wizards and spells, as well as the genius behind the super fun game, Superhot. He demoed the award-winning spy game I Expect You to Die, a James Bond-inspired puzzle game, in addition to the very zen-like game Luna. Jason also had a chance to speak with a former Pixar employee, Tom Sanocki, about his new venture into real-time VR animation editing.

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Host: Jason Howell

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Salesforce's annual conference, Dreamforce, has become the largest software conference in the world, and it's happening in TWiT's backyard. So Leo sent Megan Morrone, host of iOS Today and Tech News Today, to check it out.

Megan had the opportunity to speak with some kids learning to code. Salesforce has partnered with local public schools and Code.org to teach middle school students how to use code to create jousting LEGO robots. She also spoke with members of the leadership team at Salesforce for Startups, the organization credited with launching the Salesforce Incubator, a program where a dozen startups are mentored by the cloud computing giant. She also spoke with the finalists in the Dreampitch competition, a Shark Tank inspired event!

Host: Megan Morrone

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Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Stacey Higginbotham cover the Made by Google announcement live. Google announced their Google Assistant which will tie into the following new hardware: Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Google Home, Daydream View, Chromecast Ultra, and Google Wifi. Find out all the specs, product details, and learn how Google Assistant will integrate into your everyday life.

Hosts: Jason Howell, Ron Richards, and Stacey Higginbotham

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MakerPipe builds anything with electrical conduit, Chipsetter is the first pick-and-place machine for a workshop, fast prototype circuit boards with Voltera, and BOSEbuild brings the maker spirit to a build-your-own speaker. Plus, look into your own brain using the NeuroTinker!

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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World Maker Faire in New York is one of the most anticipated DIY events of the year, and this year's event delivered! Father Robert Ballecer, SJ was dispatched to the Big Apple in search of the most innovative, creative, and original minds in the Maker Movement. He saw wearables powered by Arduino computers, tiny high-capacity computers, and a verdant, lush space in the most unlikely place.

Check out our live special coverage of day 1 to see these and so much more.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2016 did not disappoint. Jason Howell spoke with Airmule about shipping solutions, Nexpaq about their modular cases, Zipbuds with their wireless headset, and was blown away with SoundSpace. Check out our live special coverage to see the latest and greatest in the startup ecosystem.

Host: Jason Howell

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Leo, Megan, and Andy dissect the Apple iPhone 7 announcement live. The keynote features the latest iOS devices including iPhone 7, 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2, AirPods, iWork, Pokemon Go on the Apple Watch, and the return of Mario.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Megan Morrone, and Andy Ihnatko

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The perfect automated coffee with Jura, Adidas is making soccer balls smarter, Fitbit's next generation of wearables, Lenovo's Yoga Book bends the rules, LG's OLED tunnel is a sight to behold, use the force with Sphero, and we round up our trip to IFA 2016!

Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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