Long form version of the podcast packed with the things I think you should know that happened in the tech world this week! Learn the details of Marriott's major customer database hack, Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo devices, why I think the Payless...
Oct 3
AI ordered my pizza, your car is spying on you & tech prices are rising (194, October 3, 2026)
Rich explains why he’s finally sold on AI agents after using ChatGPT Dots to order pizza, check in for a flight, research trips and handle everyday tasks. Six major AI companies signed a voluntary safety agreement with the White House, but there are no penalties, deadlines or rea ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 27
My new favorite AI assistant, tech support scams & Apple’s foldable (193, September 26, 2026)
Snapdragon focuses on AI: Qualcomm’s new chips aim to run more AI directly on phones, improving speed and reducing reliance on the cloud. Google Book preview: Android-based laptops bring native apps and built-in AI tools, starting around $900. New hardware demos: Rich tries a hap ... Show More
1h 43m
Sep 19
Meta’s new Muse delivers, Siri gets smart & Apple Store secrets (192, September 19, 2026)
AI gets more useful and more concerning: Rich says to use AI and understand it, but question its answers rather than blindly trusting it. AI can provide emotional support: Caller Bonnie used ChatGPT to help process the loss of her dog, while Bridget Todd explained why emotional c ... Show More
1h 47m
Jul 2020
Elon Musk Gets Hacked, Last-Minute Smartphone Season Leaks, & a 12K Video Camera!
It's a virtual grab-bag of tech news topics this week! First we recap the great Twitter hack of 2020, where celebrities like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and even Barack Obama had their accounts compromised. We then take a quick look at Black Magic's new 12K (Yes, 12K!) video camera an ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2023
Broken iPhones and Meta Quest 3
This week was a long one! Not only did Marques, Andrew, and David discuss the killing of Google Podcasts (shocker), Spotify using AI to translate podcasts, and iPhone 15 overheating issues, but they also go over everything from last weeks Microsoft event and the Meta event. Techt ... Show More
1h 43m
Aug 2016
Daily & Week in Review: Sorry, kids, it's back-to-school. What you should know, fellow youths, and more.
In today's podcast, we hear about a spyware case connected to Pegasus, a tool that can jailbreak an iPhone (they say) with a single click. Apple issues an out-of-band patch for the three iOS zero-days Pegasus exploits. Shadow Brokers leaks remain under investigation. Phishlabs an ... Show More
21m 6s
Apr 2017
Elections, influence operations, and hacking. How clever phishing succeeds. Chipotle's point-of-sale breach. Hacking in Fast and Furious 8.
In today's podcast, we follow the story of Fancy Bear (a.k.a. Pawn Storm, a.k.a. APT28) and France's elections. Why clever phishing continues to succeed, and what's up with 0Auth abuse. Information operations distinguished from simple "hacking." Another point-of-sale compromise s ... Show More
15m 33s
Mar 2024
iPhone...Powered by Google Gemini?
This week, a lot happened! First, we talk about Mr. Beast making a show with Amazon before jumping into an Apex Legends hack that occurred. After that, Pixel 8a leaks get discussed before talking about the rumored deal that might put Google Gemini on the iPhone. We wrap it all up ... Show More
1h 36m
Mar 2019
Mon. 03/11 - How TikTok Is Different
Nvidia buys Mellanox, Tesla reverses course, a handy primer on how TikTok is different, and we check in on the smart takes from last week’s big stories. Subscribe to the Premium, Ad-Free Podcast Feed! Sponsors: DataDogHQ.com/ridehome Tiny.website Links: Nvidia to Buy Mellanox for ... Show More
24m 28s