This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1064: TWiT Best 0f 2025 - 2025's Best Moments on TWiT
Dec 28, 2025
Harper Reed, a tech entrepreneur known for his innovative work in software and product development, dives into 'vibe coding' and the transformative impact of AI in coding workflows. He discusses the potential risks of AI-generated code and its implications for developers. Meanwhile, futurist Amy Webb highlights privacy concerns through her husband's ambitious project aimed at creating an unlinkable laptop. The conversation also touches on job displacement due to automation and the evolving landscape of tech journalism amid influencer culture.
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TWIT's Longevity Depends On Community
- Leo Laporte emphasized TWIT's 20-year run and role of listeners and club members in sustaining the network.
- He credited membership support for keeping shows alive after layoffs and studio changes.
Listeners From Unexpected Places
- Scott Simmons wrote in about following Leo from TechTV and USAA's mobile check deposit innovation.
- A Washington inmate also described listening to TWIT on a prison tablet for decades as a lifeline.
Vibe Coding Changes Developer Workflow
- Harper Reed framed "vibe coding" as a new developer experience where AI generates code from high-level intent.
- He warned it can produce maintainability problems once generated code outpaces the developer's mental model.