
This Week in Tech (Audio)
This Week in Tech is the top-ranked flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of insiders explore the week's hottest tech news from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. When it comes to tech, TWiT is IT.
Records live every Sunday at 5:15pm Eastern / 2:15pm Pacific / 21:15 UTC.
Latest episodes

Jun 23, 2025 • 2h 53min
TWiT 1037: Teach Amanda Fish - AI Backlash
Jason Calacanis, an angel investor known for his tech insights, joins Fr. Robert Ballecer, a Catholic priest engaged in tech discussions, and Amanda Silberling, a culture writer at TechCrunch. They dive into the ethical implications of AI on job displacement and the need for a socially responsible approach. The conversation shifts to the influence of streaming on news consumption and the evolving landscape of media. They also tackle the surveillance issues stemming from internet-connected devices, raising critical questions about privacy.

Jun 16, 2025 • 2h 31min
TWiT 1036: Apple Reflux - Progress in Quantum Computing!
In this engaging discussion, technology reporters Jason Snell, Jason Hiner, and Harry McCracken dive into Apple's exciting design evolution, particularly its innovative liquid glass aesthetic. They also unpack Apple's intriguing progress on AI upgrades and the revamped iPad features, designed to enhance professionalism. The conversation shifts towards advancements in quantum computing, especially IBM's ambitious plans, while also touching on Android 16's new capabilities. Plus, don’t miss the light-hearted banter on an experimental dating site using browser histories!

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Jun 9, 2025 • 2h 30min
TWiT 1035: The Droids Are in the Escape Pod - You Can't Copyright Eleanor
Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive expert and VP at Telemetry, Cathy Gellis, a tech-savvy attorney at TechDirt, and Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely.org, dive into the latest tech news. They reflect on the legacy of computing pioneer Bill Atkinson and discuss the legal intricacies of AI privacy issues. The trio also tackles the complexities of parental controls for online safety and explores how recent tax code changes are impacting tech layoffs. They provide insights into the evolving landscape of technology, law, and the importance of user privacy.

Jun 2, 2025 • 2h 24min
TWiT 1034: Two I's and No P - Network Layer Parenting
In this engaging discussion, guests Louis Maresca, a Microsoft engineering manager, Doc Rock, a YouTube strategist, and Iain Thomson, a tech reporter, dive into YouTube's dominance over traditional TV and the challenges families face navigating children's screen time. They tackle the ethical implications of AI, from coding to surveillance, while sharing anecdotes about the impact of tech on aging brains. The conversation also touches on NASA's funding issues and the commercialization of space, making it a tech-savvy and entertaining listen.

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May 26, 2025 • 2h 47min
TWiT 1033: Our Friend Zinc - Apple's $900 Million Tariff Nightmare
Joining the discussion are Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer from The Verge, Brian McCullough, host of the Tech Meme Ride Home podcast, and Mike Elgan, AI and tech blogger. They delve into Apple's predicament with potential tariffs on iPhones, which could reshape manufacturing in the U.S. The episode also showcases Microsoft's revolutionary AI breakthroughs, including a vacuum that picks up socks, sparking a fun debate on home automation. They further explore the future implications of AI in content creation and personal privacy.

May 19, 2025 • 2h 38min
TWiT 1032: Cardboard, Plastic Bags, & Duct Tape - What's Going on in Montana?
GTA 6 trailer 2 and anticipation
Grok Pivots From 'White Genocide' to Being 'Skeptical' About the Holocaust
Elon Musk's apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Explains How He's Making Himself Obsolete With AI
How Finland's district heating systems are harvesting heat from data centers; Microsoft's project in Kirkkonummi will be the largest in the world when completed
OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT
China begins assembling its supercomputer in space
NASA engineers revive Voyager 1's dead thrusters from 15 billion miles away
25% of steam playeres play Blue Prince
Jamie Lee Curtis publicly shamed Mark Zuckerberg to remove a deepfaked ad
Fortnite players can speak with Darth Vader through a James Earl Jones-voiced AI
Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores
Epic wants the court to compel Apple to approve Fortnite's return to the US App Store
Nextcloud accuses Google of "Big Tech gatekeeping" over Android app permissions
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge starts off the super thin phone era
Square's $399 Handheld accepts tap-to-pay at your table
Montana Becomes First State To Close the Law Enforcement Data Broker Loophole - Slashdot
Republicans Try to Cram Ban on AI Regulation Into Budget Reconciliation Bill
The first US hub for experimental medical treatments is coming
The US Army is getting in on right-to-repair
They're just giving up and calling it HBO Max again
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Wil Harris, Devindra Hardawar, and Harper Reed
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May 12, 2025 • 2h 37min
TWiT 1031: My 3 Friends - The FTC Gets Busy
Stacey Higginbotham, a tech journalist focused on IoT policies, Wesley Faulkner, a community builder in tech, and Shoshana Weissmann, head of digital media at R Street Institute, dive deep into the implications of recent FTC regulations. They discuss Apple's legal battles over App Store rules and Google's antitrust challenges, highlighting the tension between big tech and user privacy. The conversation also covers AI's environmental impact and the need for coherent privacy legislation, while balancing the lightheartedness of personal anecdotes.

May 5, 2025 • 2h 35min
TWiT 1030: Journalism Comes In Second - Government Threatens Wikipedia's Editorial Freedom
Owen Thomas, managing editor at the San Francisco Business Times, Iain Thomson, a technology reporter, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dive into critical discussions around tech and journalism. They highlight government threats to Wikipedia's independence and the implications of censorship laws. The trio explores the rise of deepfakes in media, the scrutiny of major tech companies, and the balance between regulation and innovation. They also touch on privacy concerns and the influence of AI in journalism, emphasizing the importance of human integrity in news delivery.

Apr 28, 2025 • 2h 34min
TWiT 1029: Never Lick a Badger Twice - Selling Chrome, Modular Cars, Switch 2 Sold Out
The Hottest AI Job of 2023 Is Already Obsolete
NYT Asks: Should We Start Taking the Welfare of AI Seriously?
Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 "Recall" feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs
Sam Altman says OpenAI is no longer "compute-constrained" — after Microsoft lost its exclusive cloud provider status
Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company's Browser Chief Tells Judge
What Happens When You Pay People Not to Use Google Search?
4chan Is Back Online, Days After The Infamous Hack That Leaked Its "Janitors" Emails
Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over
Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome
Google's revenue tops Wall Street's expectations — and the stock climbs
Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25
PC shipments spike as Windows 10's end and U.S. tariffs loom
Apple Aims To Source All US iPhones From India in Pivot Away From China
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others
The $20,000 American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, and no touchscreen
Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue
In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving
Enter The Fourth Amendment, Yet One More Reason DOGE Is Such A Constitutional Nightmare
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Daniel Rubino, and Cathy Gellis
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Apr 21, 2025 • 2h 56min
TWiT 1028: Some Had Leashes - Google's Monopoly, Yap Score, Robot Marathon
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup
AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk
OpenAI's secret Yap score
4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack
FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe
Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon'
Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games
Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence
Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers
Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires
China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart
OpenAI is building a social network
Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People
New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children
Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau
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