This Week in Tech (Audio)

From foldable phones that out-price laptops to AI models that escape their digital cages, this episode dives into the wild next phase of tech innovation and its unexpected risks. See how the giants are scrambling to keep up as hardware, software, and even outer space are up for grabs.

Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call

Apple's Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Current Quarter Disappoint

Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices

Apple struggles to keep pace with AI 'bug' hunters

"Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win

As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews

Microsoft's $450 Billion Jump Is Biggest in Stock Market History

Amazon's trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028

Iran struck Amazon data centers again amid widening war, satellites show

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies

OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Teaming Up in Washington

AI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI

Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science

How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices

NBCUniversal and YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platform for premium subscribers

Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti and Mike Elgan

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Leo and this week's panel pay tribute to tech journalist John C. Dvorak, then dive into how AI, relentless hardware shortages, and shifting media habits are reshaping the tech world faster than anyone predicted. The crew discusses how an OpenAI model exploited its own network to cheat on cybersecurity benchmarks, flipping the script on what AI agents are capable of and what might be next for digital security.

John C. Dvorak has died

OpenAI's accidental cyberattack against Hugging Face is science fiction that happened

China's Top AI Event Delivers Message to the U.S.: We're Coming for You

Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments

The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search

The EU just fined AliExpress €550M, its biggest DSA penalty yet

Apple Sued by Customers Who Lost Combined $1.8 Million Through Fake Bitcoin Wallet in App Store

A.I. 'Vibecoded' Apps Are Flooding Apple's App Store

Anthropic's $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out

ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over

Government Lawyers Say Trump Admin Can Use TikTok Again Because 'Owned' No Longer Means 'Owned'

Judge halts Paramount's $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in a win for US states

The AI industry has already spent $65 million ahead of the midterm elections with no signs of slowing down.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra launches as Samsung's 'most advanced' foldable, starts at $2,099

US government targets Cop City protester over phone operating system

Kill the Cookie Banner!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Devindra Hardawar, Larry Magid, and Allyn Malventano

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What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley's best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation.

Linus Torvalds to critics of AI coding in Linux: "Fork it. Or just walk away."

Claude on X: "Beginning July 20, Claude Fable 5 will be included in all Max and Team Premium plans, at 50% of limits. Pro and Team Standard users will continue to have access to Fable via usage credits, and will receive a one-time $100 credit. Demand for Fable has been challenging to"

China's Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America's Lead

Alibaba's Qwen Unveils Preview of Flagship AI Model

Social media limits are coming for teens across Europe

The White House is now deciding who gets access to frontier AI models, not the labs

Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP

Meta Is Flooding the Market With Smartglasses. Privacy Advocates Are Up in Arms.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch

MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions

White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says

New York school district is testing lifelike robot teachers

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Harper Reed and Alex Wilhelm

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Apple is suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets, sparking a heated debate about AI, hardware ambitions, and Silicon Valley's shifting alliances. Leo, Wesley, Lou, and Patrick tackle what Apple's legal gambit could mean for OpenAI's IPO and the future of AI development.

Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Blockbuster Case

Apple's OpenAI lawsuit highlights broader tensions

Microsoft says the world is changing faster than it can keep up as it guts commercial, Xbox teams

Claude Fable 5 promotional access

Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Meta Removes A.I. Feature on Instagram After Days of Backlash

Meta tests 'super sensing' AI glasses that can capture every moment

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter 'Addictive Design' of Instagram and Facebook

The backlash against Sony ditching PlayStation discs is not slowing down

Colibrì proof-of-concept gains frontier-level 1.5-TB AI model — novel approach runs on only 25GB of RAM and shows promise for local AI setups

Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns

Waymo says some of its robotaxis ran out of power during San Francisco's July 4 gridlock and had to be towed

Zombie 'who owns Unix?' lawsuit comes alive again

Copy That Floppy! - Copy That Floppy!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Wesley Faulkner, Louis Maresca, and Patrick Beja

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A landmark Supreme Court decision shakes up digital privacy, setting new limits on police surveillance and potentially redefining personal data rights in the age of AI and location tracking. Plus, Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground while American companies battle lawsuits, regulatory crackdowns, and soaring chip shortages. The global race for AI dominance is wide open!

US Supreme Court rules geofence warrants require constitutional protections

Musk's X poses "serious risk to Americans' privacy," advocates warn FTC

The World Cup added $1 billion in security systems. What happens after the games end?

U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic's Most Powerful A.I. Models

OpenAI floats giving Trump administration 5 percent cut of AI boom

Cloudflare to block cynical search-and-scrape bots from ad-supported web pages

Companies Are Throttling Employees' AI Use Because It's Too Expensive

Chinese A.I. Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

Google loses final appeal over $4.7 billion EU Android antitrust fine

Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data

Google's AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025

America Is Having MacBook Sticker Shock

Apple may struggle to get clearance for Chinese RAM, even for Chinese iPhones

BYD Sells the Most Battery Electric Cars Again

NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launched

NASA inspector general suggests Boeing's Starliner will now be a decade late

South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots

Spotify deletes streams of chart-topping song after suspicious Kalshi bets

Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Jason Hiner, Lisa Schmeiser, and Owen JJ Stone

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