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This week, we'll be discussing LeEco's US entrance, the new BlackBerry DTEK 60, a look at the final version of the LG V20, the ZTE Axon 7 Mini, Xiaomi's bezel-less concept phone called the Mi Mix, and Big Android BBQ's walk into the sunset.

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Guest: Aaron Kasten

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Leo and Steve discuss last week's major attack on DNS, answering the question of whether the Internet is still working?, we look at Linux's worrisome "Dirty COW" bug rediscovered in the kernel after nine years, we address the worrisome average lifetime of Linux bugs, share a bit of errata and miscellany, and offer an in-depth analysis of DRAMMER, the new, largely unpatachable, Android mobile device Rowhammer 30-second exploit.

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Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Apple reported fourth quarter earnings today; Their stock is down for the year. And for the third quarter in a row, iPhone sales were down from this time last year. In case you're counting, that's 45.5 million iPhones sold, compared to last year's 48.05 million. So still, a giant pile of iPhones. Ahead of this Thursday's expected Apple reveal of a number of Mac upgrades, yesterday's MacOS Sierra 10.12.1 software update contained some hidden images of its upcoming MacBook Pro refresh, showing official images of the OLED touch panel that sits above the number row on the keyboard. Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet says Microsoft is open-sourcing its contribution to the growing field of deep-learning. Cognitive Toolkit, still in beta, allows developers to make use of deep-learning techniques in their apps and services. And finally, Uber's self-driving beer.

Hosts: Megan Morrone and Jason Howell

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Final predictions for Apple's "hello again" event this Thursday: New MacBooks and Macbook Pros - complete with a just-leaked photo of the new OLED function strip. Magic Strip? Magic Bar? Apple's Q4 earnings beat Wall Street estimates, Apple sues over counterfeit chargers sold on Amazon, and happy 15th birthday, iPod!

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Rene Ritchie

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Megan Morrone and Jason Howell discuss AT&T's bid to buy Time Warner in a half stock, half cash deal worth $85.4 billion dollars. The New York Times is buying The Wirecutter and Sweethome for more than $30 million dollars. Some Internet of Things companies are recalling devices after the major hack that took down prominent Internet sites in the United States last week. Apple released major updates to most of its platforms, including iOS 10.1 that brings the bokeh-flavored Portrait Mode to iPhone 7 Plus users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued guidelines to automakers and technology companies to ensure that security is top of mind in the march to autonomous vehicles. The gig economy is beginning to make changes to keep its employees happy, including offering benefits and equity. Finally, IDC has a report that shows smartwatch shipments have dropped 51.6% for the third quarter of 2016 over last year.

• Alison Griswold from Quartz discusses the many ways that gig economy companies like Uber failed at employee retention, and how new companies are improving those trends.

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Guest: Alison Griswold

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Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte are back and they check out some of the newest features from the most recent iPhone & Apple watch update. Plus, a variety of apps that run on Apple TV that will keep you entertained.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone

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Jerry Kaplan has been working on artificial intelligence since the 1950s. He explains to Leo the difference between general artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation. He also explains why he thinks the idea of the Singularity is nonsense, that the real thing the Turing Test describes is trickery rather than intelligence, and that much of the current hype over the development of AI is just that: hype. He does think that the current growth of machine learning can and will transform the economy - many jobs will be replaced through automation, but many other opportunities will be created.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Jerry Kaplan

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Using LEDs Padre helps Patrick create an awesome hand in a jar from Doctor Who, and learn how to make armor for Halloween or any cosplay costume!

Creating cosplay armor (foam > cardboard)

Created armor for Sabine from Star Wars Rebels

For further reference, read Foamsmithing by Bill Doran of Punished Props

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A massive botnet of IoT devices took down Dyne DNS, knocking several major US websites off line in a DDOS attack Friday. Hackers were able to break into John Podesta and Colin Powell's Gmail accounts via a simple phishing scheme. Both Microsoft and Apple will hold events next week announcing new hardware - rumors predict an all-in-one Surface PC and new MacBook Pro laptops, respectively. Google's Pixel phones are out, and with Samsung damaged by Note 7 explosions, their timing couldn't be better. AT&T acquires Time-Warner. And Tesla announces full self-driving hardware will be in all new Tesla cars.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: David Pogue, Steve Kovach, and Erin Griffith

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How the hackers got into the DNC's email servers, which virtual reality headset to buy, how to get motion wallpaper for Windows, video editing in 4K, publishing books on Apple's iBooks, saving videos from YouTube, and more of your calls.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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