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On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Downfall, a new Intel processor vulnerability that leaks sensitive data between s on shared systems by exploiting speculative execution. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/948 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard shows off one of her new favorite iPhone cases - the Limitless 5.0! Also, their phone sling is super convenient and comes in purple, green, and black.  Get the sling at https://amzn.to/47xuBep () Full episode and subscribe buttons at http://twit.tv/ios679 Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech,  Leo Laporte, Dan Patterson, and Janko Roettgers discuss Janko's scoop that Amazon is ditching Android in favor of its own Linux-based operating system for Fire TVs. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit953   Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers and Dan Patterson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Making a space station cocktail hour a reality poses immense challenges. In this lively excerpt from This Week in Space, Space alcohol expert Colleen McLeod Garner explores the prospects and perils of alcohol consumption in orbit. Can space tourism operations serve alcohol responsibly? What rules and rituals might drinking in space require? Be sure to watch the full episode as hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik ponder zero-gravity beer, licensing cosmic bars, and the dilemma of drinking on the job in space. Watch the full episode: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/87 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Colleen McLeood Garner You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about Humane's AI wearable pin that allows you to interact with large language models. For the articles mentioned during this clip, and more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/311 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau discuss the end of TikTok's $2 billion Creator Fund. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/741 #TikTok #CreatorFund #Creators Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Paris Martineau, and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott talks to Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about his review of the HP Spectre Foldable device. The innovative product can act as a competent laptop, tablet, or desktop. The screen can unfold to 17 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand to keep it upright. The 3-in-1 PC costs $5000 and runs Windows 11. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww854 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Mandiant's discovery of evidence of hackers bying authentication and moving laterally after exploiting the vulnerability. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/479 Hosts: Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Jason Snell talks about his review of the 24-inch iMac, and the discusses why Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. For more, check out this episode of MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/894 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why mesh bags are a game changer for tech organization, especially for storing cables. Don't forget to label them so you can know exactly what is inside at a glance.  Get your own bags at https://amzn.to/47kezoa () Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios678 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte, Shoshana Weissman, Christina Warren, and Mike Elgan analyze the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses worn by Mike, comparing features like camera quality, battery life, and voice assistant to Google Glass. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit952 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mike Elgan, Christina Warren, and Shoshana Weissmann You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

A key announcement from OpenAI's inaugural DevDay developer conference was the launch of GPTs. People can create custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and skills, and then share in the GPT Store — all with no coding required. Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis react live to the unveiling of this and more on TWiT News. Full episode at http://twit.tv/news399 Hosts: Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Ask The Tech Guys, Scott Wilkinson shares some TV brands to keep an eye on for some great deals during the month of November. View Scott's list of TV's, and more from this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, at https://twit.tv/attg/1999   Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Scott Wilkinson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Enterprise Tech, Chris Heard, CEO of Olive Technologies talks about how businesses can factor in total cost of ownership when looking to buy a software solution. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twiet/568 Host: Curtis Franklin Guest: Chris Heard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

How will Elon Musk keep 100 people alive on future Starship Mars missions? Grant Anderson, the president and CEO of Paragon Space Development Corporation, has been working on these problems and explains the challenges of scaling up from SpaceX's Dragon life for crews of 4-7 to Musk's visions of 80-100 people on Starship missions. Tune in to This Week in Space to learn more about the complex challenges required to sustain human life in the harsh extremes of space: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/86 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Grant Anderson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell speaks with Eric Geller of The Messenger about Biden's recently signed executive order on artificial intelligence and what this executive order means for AI. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/310 Host: Jason Howell Guest: Eric Geller You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau examine President Biden's new executive order focused on developing AI in a safe, secure and responsible way, and Leo's epiphany about the real danger being humans weaponizing AI. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/740 #AI #Biden #ExecutiveOrder Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Richard Campbell chat about the announcement that replacement parts for compatible Surface devices will now be available from iFixit. This is another step in right (to repair) direction for fixing owned electronics. Check Microsoft's blog at https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2023/10/26/microsoft-works-with-ifixit-to-provide-replacement-components-for-surface/ Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww853 Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On iOS Today, Mikah Sargent examines the Bluetooth issues some have experienced with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Hopefully, iOS 17.2 fixes connectivity problems that several s are dealing with. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios677 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about the announced M3 chips for the MacBook Pro line and the return of a beloved color that hasn't graced the MacBook Pro in years. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/893 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT