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Leo Laporte brings some of the most interesting personalities in technology together to talk about the most important issues. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on TWiT for the best tech podcasts in the world.

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June 15, 20262 hr 39 min

This Week in Tech 1088: Model Not Available

The US government abruptly forced Anthropic to pull its most advanced AI model offline after fears it was simply too powerful to be safe. Hear the real story behind the sudden shutdown that rocked the tech world—and what it reveals about the uneasy alliance between Washington and Silicon Valley. • Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model release sparks cybersecurity and jailbreak concerns • White House pressures Anthropic to withdraw Fable amid security fears • Debate over government intervention, model regulation, and Anthropic's IPO timing • SpaceX IPO rockets to record-breaking $1.77 trillion valuation • Apple unveils revamped Siri and Apple Intelligence at WWDC • Apple's new child safety and parental controls in iOS • OpenAI and Anthropic plot IPOs, face economic realities of AI industry • Supply chain attacks hit Arch Linux packages, security risks highlighted • Spotify battles surge of fake podcasts promoting illegal drugs • German court rules Google AI overviews legally liable for inaccuracies • FCC pursues crackdown on anonymous burner phones, raising privacy alarms • North Korean hackers' massive infiltration of US tech sector exposed • iFixit teardown reveals Trump Phone is just a rebadged HTC U24 Pro • Smartphone and internet access linked to declining US birth rates • Skydance-Paramount merger approved as Warner Bros seeks next mega deal • Roku seeks buyer, raising questions about future streaming platforms Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Christina Warren, Harry McCracken, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meter.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT cachefly.com/twit

June 14, 202620 min

Hands-On Tech 271: Telegram & Security

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clint wants to know whether Telegram is truly safe to use or not. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/hot

June 14, 20261 hr 37 min

Untitled Linux Show 259: Capture the Orphans

This week the headlines are big! First up, more than 400 packages on the AUR have been compromised. Then, the Linux kernel patches a critical ARM CVE from last year. Plus, Linux 7.1 is about to release with FRED and HDMI 2.1. And the US Government has shut down Anthropic Fable and Mythos. The tips are a bit more mellow, with xxd for terminal hex dumps, schroot for secure chroots, and the keyboard shortcuts provided by readline. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3PXQbWA and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and Ken McDonald Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

June 12, 20261 hr 9 min

This Week in Space 214: Moon Man

There are NASA Administrators, and then there are NASA Administrators—all are very accomplished individuals, but some stand out for their unique backgrounds and on-the-job successes, and Jim Bridenstine is one of the latter. Entering service as the new NASA Administrator in 2017 with a background as a Navy pilot, Congressman, and museum director, he was an unconventional choice, and faced some headwinds in the appointment—but Jim turned out to be exceptional in the job, especially given the state of NASA when he took it on. Join us to hear his experiences with our favorite space agency and what he's doing today. Headlines: SpaceX Shatters Records with Largest IPO Ever NASA Faces Backlash Over Artemis 3 Diversity Scientists Propose Magnetosphere Shield Against Solar Storms Main Topic: Jim Bridenstine & Quantum Space Jim Bridenstine's Unconventional Path to NASA Leadership Overcoming Political Challenges as NASA Administrator Launch and Evolution of the Artemis Moon Program Securing Bipartisan Support and Budget for Artemis Reflections on Artemis 2 Success and Artemis 3's Challenges The Need for a Robust Lunar Lander Solution NASA's Global Influence and Soft Power The Role of Private Investment in Space Exploration Bridenstine's Leadership at Quantum Space Quantum Space's Ranger Spacecraft and Military Space Tech National Security and Distributed Satellite Architectures Small Satellites and Future Space Warfare Quantum Space's Move to Go Public via SPAC Vision for Moon Bases and Lunar Resource Utilization Geopolitics of the New Moon Race and First Mover Advantage Quantum Space's Ambitions in Cislunar and Lunar Operations Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Jim Bridenstine Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

June 11, 20261 hr 2 min

Tech News Weekly 441: Siri AI: Initial Impressions

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Anthropic launches Fable 5, its newest AI model. The FCC seeks to end the use of burner phones in the US. And everything Apple unveiled at WWDC 2026. Amanda talks about Anthropic's newest AI model, Fable 5, its first consumer-accessible version of its powerful Mythos model. Mikah shares a story from 404 Media about the FCC's push to end anonymous "burner phones," raising significant concerns about the privacy implications for people who rely on them for legitimate reasons. And Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to break down WWDC 2026's latest announcements, including a revamped AI-powered Siri and a privacy-first approach to its new intelligence features. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit hipebl.ai

June 11, 202639 min

Home Theater Geeks 535: All About BT.2020

The range of colors that can be reproduced by an RGB-based video display is well-defined for standard definition, high definition, ultra-high definition, and high dynamic range content. The ultimate range is called BT.2020, which was developed by Kenichiro Masaoka. Scott Wilkinson dives deep into this topic with Jeff Yurek, VP of Marketing for Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the display industry. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Jeff Yurek Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

June 11, 202614 min

Hands-On Windows 193: Windows 11 Update Overhaul (6/2026)

Windows 11 finally answers persistent user requests with updates that let you shrink the oversized taskbar and pause updates almost indefinitely. Find out why these long-denied features matter now. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

June 11, 202616 min

Hands-On Apple 235: Translate App

Your iPhone has a powerful translation toolkit built right in, ready to tackle menus, emails, and street signs (in over 20 languages) without any extra apps or subscriptions. Discover how to get the most out of features you might not even know exist, from real-time conversation mode to camera translations. Supported languages and translation options overview Translating and pronouncing text, saving phrases for quick access Utilizing conversation mode for real-time bilingual communication Switching between side-by-side and face-to-face translation views Activating auto-translate and automatic language detection features Live camera translation for menus, signs, and printed text Translating photos and system-wide text using the context menu Translation capabilities in Safari for web pages Downloading offline language packs for travel or privacy Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

June 11, 202655 min

iOS Today 806: What's New in iOS 27?

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

June 11, 20262 hr 46 min

Intelligent Machines 874: Google Knows I Love the Pepper Cannon

Discover how a homegrown AI agent is outsmarting big-brand competitors, letting users tailor digital assistants with real memory and skills. The future isn't just smarter models, but everyday tech that learns exactly how you work. • Hermes AI agent's launch, mass adoption, and personalized capabilities • Open source vs. proprietary AI: model access, privacy, and funding hurdles • Apple's next-gen Siri and agentic platform ambitions unpacked • Nous Research model development, Nvidia partnerships, and training challenges • The risk of an "AI underclass" and ethics in model distribution • Anthropic's Fable release: strict guardrails, silent model downgrades, and open source tensions • Local models vs. cloud LLMs: cost, effectiveness, and practical tuning • Community-driven iterating: Hermes' rapid product evolution and user obsession • Vatican's AI encyclical: church perspectives on AI, morality, and the common good • AGI arrival debate: economic thresholds, capabilities, and human uniqueness • The reality of AI hallucinations, agent accuracy, and responsible usage • Legal fallout over AI-generated hallucinations in court filings • AI's growing role in Hollywood contracts and labor protections • Google's Gemini 3 live translation impresses but raises privacy flags • German courts label Google AI overviews as publisher speech, liability looms • AI detection tools like Pangram face scrutiny in real-world writing and education • Google Dream Beans app tests the limits of digital personal recommendations • Picks of the Week: Reddit AMA, Dream Beans, basketball and retro gaming, research critiques Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Jeffrey Quesnelle Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/machines Melissa.com/twit zscaler.com/security

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