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MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: AI Afterlife, Apple’s Event, and Smart Glasses Privacy
Dave Weekly talks with CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti about a Meta patent that could allow AI to continue posting on someone’s social media account after death, raising ethical and privacy concerns. They preview Apple’s upcoming March event and what to expect from more affordable iPhones and MacBooks. The conversation also examines the growing difficulty of spotting AI-generated content online and the potential privacy risks of Meta’s smart glasses adding facial recognition features.
2026-02-19
09 min
Tech News Weekly (Video)
Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream - The Samsung Z Galaxy TriFold Phone is Here!
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
Tech News Weekly (Audio)
Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream - The Samsung Z Galaxy TriFold Phone is Here!
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)
Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)
Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
Total Mikah (Video)
Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
Total Mikah (Audio)
Tech News Weekly 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that...
2026-02-06
53 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Samsung’s $3,000 Trifold, Apple Foldable Rumors, and In-Flight Wi-Fi Expectations
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to break down one of the most talked-about gadgets of the year — Samsung’s $3,000 Galaxy Z Trifold. Abrar explains how she managed to secure one of the extremely limited devices, what it’s like to actually live with a phone that unfolds into a tablet, and why the technology already feels surprisingly “normal.” The discussion covers sticker shock (including taxes and fees), durability anxiety, battery expectations, and whether the trifold could finally replace tablets. The segment also dives into Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone plans, a $2.4 million Apple memorabilia auction, and why in-flight Wi-Fi has be...
2026-02-05
11 min
This Week in Tech (Video)
Short Vertical Content - Is Claude the New King of AI Coding?
Claude isn't just the hottest name in AI right now—it's quietly ushering in a wave of ultra-personalized, vibe-coded software that could transform how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next. Claude Cowork Exfiltrates Files Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived Our Algorithmic Grey-Beige World Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune Elon Musk's Grok 'Undressing' Problem Isn't Fixed I asked Grok's AI to undress me after X's new limits. It's still easy on the app. Senate passes Defiance Act fo...
2026-01-19
3h 14
This Week in Tech (Audio)
Short Vertical Content - Is Claude the New King of AI Coding?
Claude isn't just the hottest name in AI right now—it's quietly ushering in a wave of ultra-personalized, vibe-coded software that could transform how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next. Claude Cowork Exfiltrates Files Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived Our Algorithmic Grey-Beige World Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune Elon Musk's Grok 'Undressing' Problem Isn't Fixed I asked Grok's AI to undress me after X's new limits. It's still easy on the app. Senate passes Defiance Act fo...
2026-01-19
3h 14
Total Leo (Audio)
This Week in Tech 1067: Short Vertical Content
Claude isn't just the hottest name in AI right now—it's quietly ushering in a wave of ultra-personalized, vibe-coded software that could transform how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next. Claude Cowork Exfiltrates Files Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived Our Algorithmic Grey-Beige World Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune Elon Musk's Grok 'Undressing' Problem Isn't Fixed I asked Grok's AI to undress me after X's new limits. It's still easy on the app. Senate passes Defiance Act fo...
2026-01-19
3h 14
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Waymo Close Calls, CES Robots, and Apple’s Billion-Dollar AI Bet
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET rejoins Dave Weekley on Hotline for her first tech report of 2026, tackling a week packed with eye-opening developments. The conversation opens with a frightening Waymo self-driving car incident in Phoenix and why highly publicized mistakes may actually be part of the path toward safer autonomous travel. Abrar then recaps a full-scale return to CES, highlighting humanoid robots roaming the show floor, Uber and Lucid’s new robo-taxi partnership, and Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Trifold, a foldable phone that blurs the line between smartphone and tablet. The segment closes with a major industry shift as Apple taps...
2026-01-15
12 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Cyber Monday Mirage, Spotify’s Party Game, and Uber’s Robo-Taxi Push
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Dave Weekley on Hotline for a fast-moving look at the big tech stories shaping the week. They kick things off with the “Cyber Monday Mirage” — why so many so-called limited-time deals stayed the same before and after the clock expired, and how the psychology of online pressure drives panic-buying. Abrar then breaks down Spotify’s new Wrapped Party game, the rise of YouTube Music diehards, and the nostalgia of checking the oldest app still living on your phone. The conversation moves to Uber’s expansion of driverless robo-taxis, the Tesla–Waymo showdown in autonomous tech, and ends wit...
2025-12-03
07 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Meta’s Antitrust Win, Amazon Car Sales, and AI Avatars for the Dead
Filling in for Dave Weekley, Coop welcomes Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET for a packed tech rundown. They break down Meta’s major courtroom victory in the FTC antitrust case — and what it signals for future action against Big Tech. Abrar also explains Amazon’s new partnership with Ford to sell used cars directly through Amazon, the rollout of Zoox’s free robo-taxi program in San Francisco, and a disturbing new AI avatar tool that lets users “talk” to deceased loved ones. The two finish with a sharp warning about YouTube’s automatic 4K upscaling and what it may do to archival video
2025-11-20
11 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Google vs. Chinese Scammers, Amazon’s “Rufus,” and the $250 iPhone Pocket
Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave Weekley on Hotline with the week’s biggest tech stories. The two discuss Google’s federal lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime group accused of running fake package-text scams that stole millions of credit cards worldwide. Then, Abrar breaks down Amazon’s new AI shopping tool “Rufus”, which can buy items automatically when prices drop — and why the name might be its biggest flaw. They close with Apple’s newest luxury misfire: the $250 iPhone pocket, a designer accessory that looks like a “shrunk sweater” for your phone
2025-11-12
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Apple’s Budget Laptop, Smart Rings, and AI’s Billion-Dollar Tug-of-War
CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack the latest tech stories shaping Silicon Valley. The two explore the unexpected Apple–Google partnership on AI, a rumored $20 billion annual deal, and how the companies are both allies and rivals in the race for AI dominance. Abrar also breaks down Apple’s plans for a $700 MacBook to compete with Chromebooks, T-Mobile’s free satellite texting, and the rise of smart rings that schedule reminders with your voice. A sharp, funny look at the week’s biggest tech moves
2025-11-05
10 min
Noon Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 10/23/25: Cautious Fed, Loop activity, robot delivery
Segment 1: Michael Edwards, President and CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance, talks to John about Chicago Loop Alliance’s State of the Loop quarterly report for the 3rd quarter of 2025. Segment 2: Abrar Al-Heeti, Senior Technology reporter for CNET, tells John about Waymo and DoorDash teaming up to deliver your food via Robotaxi, and OpenAI saying it is working with actors to crack down on celebrity deepfakes. Segment 3: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the market paying attention to earnings, why markets are continuing to rise, why he believes the Fed mi...
2025-10-23
00 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: ChatGPT Atlas, Amazon’s Robot Workforce, and the Rise of Robo-Deliveries
CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline for a fast-paced dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a browser that could challenge Google Chrome; Amazon’s plan to replace half a million warehouse jobs with robots; and a new Waymo–DoorDash partnership bringing food via self-driving cars. The conversation also touches on AI deepfakes in Hollywood and the growing role of artificial intelligence in every corner of modern life
2025-10-22
10 min
Noon Business Lunch
Noon Business Lunch 10/16/25: Markets stretched, Fed decision, Walmart and ChatGPT, Midwestern University
Segment 1: Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to talk about the markets continuing to hold up despite economic uncertainty, if he thinks the market is a little bit stretched, earnings being strong, what the Fed is likely to do with rates, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Abrar Al-Heeti, Senior Technology reporter for CNET, tells John about Walmart announcing a new partnership with OpenAI. Segment 3: Dr. Joshua Baker, President of Midwestern University, joins John to talk about rece...
2025-10-16
00 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Netflix Meets Spotify, Teen Instagram Rules, and Walmart’s ChatGPT Experiment
CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to unpack the latest tech headlines — from Netflix’s surprising new partnership with Spotify to Meta’s renewed push for safer teen experiences on Instagram. They also explore Walmart’s integration with ChatGPT for personalized shopping, Meta’s revival of Facebook job listings, and the growing concern over AI “relationships” among teens. A fast-paced look at how streaming, AI, and social media continue to reshape everyday life
2025-10-15
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: AI Meets Spotify, Prescription Vending, and the Ethics of Digital Afterlife
Tech journalist Abrar Al-Heeti joins MetroNews Hotline to unpack the week’s biggest tech headlines — from ChatGPT’s new Spotify integration that builds playlists on command, to Amazon’s prescription vending machines reshaping healthcare access. Abrar also reviews the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, discusses the decline of traditional pharmacies, and explores the growing ethical debate over AI recreations of deceased celebrities, spotlighted by Zelda Williams’ plea to protect her father Robin Williams’ legacy.
2025-10-08
12 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Tech Spotlight with Abrar Al Heeti: Foldables, AI Netflix, Tesla Diner & More
2025-07-24
12 min
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo Find N5 camera comparison, Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, OnePlus 13T, Vivo X200 Ultra, Nubia Z70S Ultra, and more with Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET
Join me for episode 425 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we compare Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo's Find N5 cameras, review Aurzen's Zip projector, and discuss a bunch of new phones -- including Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro, the OnePlus 13T, Vivo's X200 Ultra, Motorola's Edge 60 series, and Nubia's Z70S Ultra. We also cover the latest news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Apple, Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, and RedMagic... Fun!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.p...
2025-05-05
1h 05
MetroNews Hotline
Big Tech Battles, Apple Delays, and Hidden Fees Revealed: Tech Talk with Abrar Al-Heeti
Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to break down the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into the Justice Department’s push to break up Google’s monopoly, Apple quietly dropping "Available Now" from its AI promises, and Airbnb’s long-overdue transparency on hidden fees. Plus, they explore how ChatGPT is reshaping search engines and reflect on Zuckerberg’s near-miss decision to spin off Instagram. It’s a fast-paced tour through tech’s latest headlines, big moves, and what it all means for consumers.
2025-04-24
13 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Tech Turf Wars, Tariffs & AI Privacy: A CNET Update with Abrar Al-Heeti
Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to unpack the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into reports that OpenAI may launch its own social network to rival Meta and X, possibly reshaping search and content discovery. They also explore the potential impact of looming tariffs on smartphones and laptops—should you upgrade now?—and break down how Apple’s “synthetic data” claims to protect user privacy while training AI. Plus, a Harry Potter pitstop in Chicago! A fast-paced, insightful tech roundup.
2025-04-17
06 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Tech news with Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET
2025-03-20
07 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown
MoviePass: The $9.95 Dream That Became a Hollywood Scam
In this episode we dive into the rise, fall and shocking fraud behind MoviePass—the too-good-to-be-true subscription service that promised unlimited movies for just $9.95 a month. From its explosive growth to deceptive business tactics, investor scams and a jaw-dropping federal indictment, we unravel how greed and lies brought down a Hollywood dream. Plus, we explore its unexpected comeback—can MoviePass really rise from the ashes? Episode Sources: “MoviePass Ending Its Run, 2 Years After Millions Signed Up” by Julie Creswell, Published September 13, 2019, Updated June 8, 2021, The New York Times “MoviePass Deceived Users So They’d Use...
2025-03-10
40 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature: Tech Trends: Smarter Alexa, Apple & Google AI Integration, and Instagram Upgrades with Abrar Al-Heeti
In this week's tech update, Abraar Al-Heeti from CNET joins the show to discuss Amazon's new Alexa Plus, which brings generative AI capabilities to older Echo devices, making them smarter without requiring new hardware. We also dive into Apple's potential Google Gemini integration, giving iPhone users more AI-powered search options, and how Safari can be set to prioritize ChatGPT over Google search for those looking to break free from Google's ecosystem. Finally, we explore Instagram's latest DM features, including message translations, scheduled messages, and pinned chats, making it a more powerful messaging hub. Plus, an early look at NVIDIA's stock...
2025-02-27
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature: Apple's Unconventional iPhone SE Launch and the Musk-Altman AI Showdown
In this segment, tech expert Abrar Al-Heeti discusses Apple's unexpected strategy of releasing the budget-friendly iPhone SE via press release, a departure from their traditional event-driven announcements. The conversation also delves into the escalating public feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over the control of OpenAI, highlighting the dynamics of tech industry rivalries. Additionally, the discussion touches on the impact of CEOs' political expressions on consumer perceptions and the rise of romance scams in the digital age.
2025-02-12
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature: Tech CEOs as Rock Stars, AI at the Grammys, and the Future of Self-Driving Cars with Abrar al-Heeti
Abrar Al-Heeti returns to discuss the latest in tech, including the rise of tech CEOs as pop culture icons, Apple's new iCloud-based event planner, and Tesla’s ambitious self-driving service launching in Texas. Plus, a deep dive into AI's role at the Grammys, the controversial Beatles win, and whether Uber and Tesla are on a collision course in the autonomous vehicle market.
2025-02-05
12 min
Mind Your Money
TikTok's Supreme Court hearing, gig economy, egg prices
CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti sits down with Yahoo Finance to share her outlook on the national ban TikTok is facing by US lawmakers. The social media platform and its parent company, ByteDance, are headed to the Supreme Court today, where the justices will hear their arguments.Mitlin Financial founder Lawrence Sprung outlines the best strategies for helping build up one's emergency fund.Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith also joins the program to discuss the trajectory of the US gig economy.Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to...
2025-01-10
49 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Exploring CES 2025 and Tech Innovations with Abrar Al-Heeti
Join us as Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET dives into the latest and most fascinating tech innovations showcased at CES 2025. From the quirky electric salt spoon to the groundbreaking suction-cup OLED TV, Abrar shares insights on the future of tech. We also explore smarter robot vacuums, gesture-controlled laptops, and TSA's shoe-scanning technology.
2025-01-08
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Abrar Al-Heeti with tech headlines
2024-11-07
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
103024 Hotline Feature - Abrar al-Heeti with tech trends and headlines
2024-10-30
10 min
MetroNews Hotline
10-02-2024 Hotline Feature - Tech Talk with Abrar Al-Heeti
2024-10-03
11 min
MetroNews Hotline
Hotline Feature - Abrar Al-Heeti with tech headlines
2024-09-21
09 min
Mommyhood Unscripted
EP 45: How to Break Your Phone Addiction
Remember a time before cell phones -- as in when they were only used to make emergency calls? Now these devices hold the key to our entire lives! Not only are they a main form of communication, but they're our main source for information (from your bank account to your news) and even entertainment. You name it, our phone can do it. But convenience can come at a cost... A 2023 survey by reviews.org found that more than half of Americans say they're ADDICTED to their phones! As our lives continue to transition to phone apps, it's e...
2024-05-28
28 min
Total Jason (Audio)
This Week in Tech 976: Serial Churners
Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules TikTok 'ban' passes in the House again Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration Surveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us Safe Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024 Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat. How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright Amazon Prime Memberships in US Gain 8% to New High After Lull Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal Tesla asks shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan Cool or creepy? Microsoft's VASA-1 is a new AI model that turns photos...
2024-04-22
2h 27
Total Jason (Video)
This Week in Tech 976: Serial Churners
Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules TikTok 'ban' passes in the House again Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration Surveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us Safe Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024 Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat. How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright Amazon Prime Memberships in US Gain 8% to New High After Lull Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal Tesla asks shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan Cool or creepy? Microsoft's VASA-1 is a new AI model that turns photos...
2024-04-22
2h 27
Dishin' Digital
This smart pillow is designed to stop your snoring
CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talks to us about the DeRucci Anti-Snore Smart Pillow, which will sell for nearly $1,000 when it goes on sale this year. More here.
2024-04-05
01 min
Dishin' Digital
The Oclean X Ultra smart toothbrush talks to you through your bones
CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talks to us about the AI-powered Oclean X Ultra smart toothbush, which uses bone conduction to send voice messages to your ear to guide you as you brush your teeth. More here
2024-03-22
01 min
Dishin' Digital
Transparent TVs turn heads at CES
We speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about LG's transparent TV called OLED T. More here.
2024-02-23
01 min
Dishin' Digital
Robo mop/vacuum uses AI to treat stains
We speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo from Samsung, unveiled at this year's CES. More here.
2024-02-16
01 min
Dishin' Digital
ColdSnap is like a Keurig for ice cream
We speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about the ColdSnap ice cream machine, which can make ice cream in less than two minutes. More here.
2024-02-09
01 min
Dishin' Digital
This smart pillow is designed to stop your snoring
CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talks to us about the DeRucci Anti-Snore Smart Pillow, which will sell for nearly $1,000 when it goes on sale this year. More here.
2024-02-01
01 min
Dishin' Digital
The Oclean X Ultra smart toothbrush talks to you through your bones
CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti talks to us about the AI-powered Oclean X Ultra smart toothbush, which uses bone conduction to send voice messages to your ear to guide you as you brush your teeth. More here
2024-01-30
01 min
Dishin' Digital
Transparent TVs turn heads at CES
We speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about LG's transparent TV called OLED T. More here.
2024-01-17
01 min
Dishin' Digital
Robo mop/vacuum uses AI to treat stains
We speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo from Samsung, unveiled at this year's CES. More here.
2024-01-17
01 min
Clockwise
Live From the North Pole
Our joyful tech moments in 2023, the most significant non-AI tech advancement or launch in 2023, tech anticipation for 2024, and a self-indulgent gift we've chosen for the holidays. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Abrar Al-Heeti and Sarah Bickerton Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
2023-12-20
29 min
Tech Break (Video)
TWiT Clip: Cybertruck is Here! But Why?
On This Week in Tech, Jason Howell, Rich DeMuro, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Tim Stevens talk about Tim's experience with the Cybertruck in light of its official release earlier in the week. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit956 Host: Jason Howell Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Tim Stevens, and Rich DeMuro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100
2023-12-04
14 min
Tech Break (Audio)
TWiT Clip: Cybertruck is Here! But Why?
On This Week in Tech, Jason Howell, Rich DeMuro, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Tim Stevens talk about Tim's experience with the Cybertruck in light of its official release earlier in the week. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit956 Host: Jason Howell Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti, Tim Stevens, and Rich DeMuro You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100
2023-12-04
14 min
Total Jason (Audio)
This Week in Tech 956: A Giant Rolling Brick
Cybertruck is out, ChatGPT turns 1, Black Friday & Cyber Monday, NameDrop ChatGPT's 1st birthday and mainstream AI adoption Microsoft joins OpenAI's board as a non-voting observer Pika raises $55 million for AI video generation tool Amazon launches Q chatbot service for companies Concerns over Q hallucinating responses and leaking data Rethinking reactions to Tesla's Cybertruck design Police warn about issues with NameDrop social media app Why Apple adding RCS may not resolve green vs blue bubbles Apple dropping Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer Inside Spotify Wrapped's annual personalized listening stats Fears over Plex exposing users' viewing habits Black Friday...
2023-12-04
2h 25
Total Jason (Video)
This Week in Tech 956: A Giant Rolling Brick
Cybertruck is out, ChatGPT turns 1, Black Friday & Cyber Monday, NameDrop ChatGPT's 1st birthday and mainstream AI adoption Microsoft joins OpenAI's board as a non-voting observer Pika raises $55 million for AI video generation tool Amazon launches Q chatbot service for companies Concerns over Q hallucinating responses and leaking data Rethinking reactions to Tesla's Cybertruck design Police warn about issues with NameDrop social media app Why Apple adding RCS may not resolve green vs blue bubbles Apple dropping Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer Inside Spotify Wrapped's annual personalized listening stats Fears over Plex exposing users' viewing habits Black Friday...
2023-12-04
2h 25
Dishin' Digital
IOS 17 includes feature called Standby Mode, allowing you to use your iPhone as a smart display
CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti shares some of her favorite new features, including Standby Mode, which allows you to use your iPhone as a smart display or bedside clock.
2023-10-10
00 min
Clockwise
Expose My Guilt
Great, inexpensive gadgets; worthy subscriptions and those we've canceled; Apple's September event; and our future USB-C charging prospects. Guest Starring: Abrar Al-Heeti and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Service Station on the Mac App StoreCustomize your right-click menu with Service Station.
2023-08-30
29 min
Clockwise
I Have No Business Being This Glamorous
Whether we'd be comfortable in a driverless taxi, our thoughts on the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory regarding kids and social media, using Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad, and the last time technology blew us away. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Sofa: Be more intentional with your downtime. Get 45% off an annual subscription to Super Sofa. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Abrar Al-Heeti Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership
2023-05-24
29 min
Nerd Bits
The PS5 is Fixed!!!!
In today's episode of the Nerd Bits we will be discussing Elon Musk's view in the Epic vs Apple case, Twitter launching a bug bounty contest, Russia blaming a software failure for unexpected firing of a new ISS Nauka Model, a PS5 update fixing major problems, and Scarlett Johansson suing Disney for Black Widow being on Disney+.Works CitedAl-Heeti, Abrar. “Elon Musk Weighs in on Epic Games v. Apple Suit.” CNET, 30 July 2021, www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-weighs-in-on-epic-games-v-apple-suit/. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.Holt, Kris. “Twitter Launches Bug Bounty Contest to Detect Algorithmic Bias.”...
2021-08-02
10 min
迟早更新
迟早更新 #169「我买过所有颜色的 E71」
这是一次在机场里的聊天,关于怀旧、想象、运气以及一些偏执的细节。感谢若饭对本期节目的赞助。大家如果想尝试下代餐,可以关注微信公众号「若饭」,新用户享八折优惠。Show Notes:自信的眉毛的新浪微博华扬联众的 OPPO R7「充电5分钟,通话2小时」整合营销案例前线Alan、Voyager_1、路中南和 Clyde 的文章《都叫「快充」有何不同?一篇文章带你了解常见快充协议》作者不明的文章《Walkman 回归的王者 SONY S705F 详细评测》雲爸的文章《挑戰機皇之王、月牙息屏美學——OPPO Find 7/Find 7a(輕裝版)》密林的文章《夏天的广东人:我这条命是凉茶给的!》辜鹏博的文章《我是个不会拉琴的南郭先生》阿耐的书《大江东去》OPPO Ace2 新世纪福音战士限定版官网Abrar Al-Heeti 的文章《OPPO Digital is Ending Its Audio and Blu-Ray Player Business》Motorola E398 的资料页面Sharp 902 的资料页面Sony Ericsson W900 的资料页面Nokia E71 的资料页面Mark Gurman 的文章《Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models》索尼 RFID 技术「FeliCa」的官方页面Nintendo Labo 的官方网站Tom Popomaronis 的文章《Here’s a Full List of Every Book Warren Buffett Has Recommended This Decade—in His Annual Letters》主播:任宁嘉宾:自信的眉毛「迟早更新」是一档探讨科技、商业、设计和生活之间混沌关系的播客节目,也是风险基金 ONES Ventures 关于热情、趣味和好奇心的音频记录。我们希望通过这档播客,能让熟悉的事物变得新鲜,让新鲜的事物变得熟悉。
2021-04-09
1h 20
迟早更新
Episode 169: 「我买过所有颜色的 E71」
这是一次在机场里的聊天,关于怀旧、想象、运气以及一些偏执的细节。 感谢若饭对本期节目的赞助。大家如果想尝试下代餐,可以关注微信公众号「若饭」,新用户享八折优惠。 Show Notes: 自信的眉毛的新浪微博 华扬联众的 OPPO R7「充电5分钟,通话2小时」整合营销案例 前线Alan、Voyager_1、路中南和 Clyde 的文章《都叫「快充」有何不同?一篇文章带你了解常见快充协议》 作者不明的文章《Walkman 回归的王者 SONY S705F 详细评测》 雲爸的文章《挑戰機皇之王、月牙息屏美學——OPPO Find 7/Find 7a(輕裝版)》 密林的文章《夏天的广东人:我这条命是凉茶给的!》 辜鹏博的文章《我是个不会拉琴的南郭先生》 阿耐的书《大江东去》 OPPO Ace2 新世纪福音战士限定版官网 Abrar Al-Heeti 的文章《OPPO Digital is Ending Its Audio and Blu-Ray Player Business》 Motorola E398 的资料页面 Sharp 902 的资料页面 Sony Ericsson W900 的资料页面 Nokia E71 的资料页面 Mark Gurman 的文章《Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models》 索尼 RFID 技术「FeliCa」的官方页面 深圳市人大常委会《关于〈深圳经济特区智能网联汽车管理条例(征求意见稿)〉公开征求意见的公告》 Nintendo Labo 的官方网站 Tom Popomaronis 的文章《Here’s a Full List of Every Book Warren Buffett Has Recommended This Decade—in His Annual Letters》 主播:任宁 嘉宾:自信的眉毛 「迟早更新」是一档探讨科技、商业、设计和生活之间混沌关系的播客节目,也是风险基金 ONES Ventures 关于热情、趣味和好奇心的音频记录。我们希望通过这档播客,能让熟悉的事物变得新鲜,让新鲜的事物变得熟悉。 官网:https://podcast.weareones.com 微博:http://weibo.com/chizaogengxin 如果有任何问题或反馈,欢迎发电子邮件至 embrace@weareones.com。
2021-04-09
1h 20
迟早更新
Episode 169: 「我买过所有颜色的 E71」
这是一次在机场里的聊天,关于怀旧、想象、运气以及一些偏执的细节。 感谢若饭对本期节目的赞助。大家如果想尝试下代餐,可以关注微信公众号「若饭」,新用户享八折优惠。 Show Notes: 自信的眉毛的新浪微博 华扬联众的 OPPO R7「充电5分钟,通话2小时」整合营销案例 前线Alan、Voyager_1、路中南和 Clyde 的文章《都叫「快充」有何不同?一篇文章带你了解常见快充协议》 作者不明的文章《Walkman 回归的王者 SONY S705F 详细评测》 雲爸的文章《挑戰機皇之王、月牙息屏美學——OPPO Find 7/Find 7a(輕裝版)》 密林的文章《夏天的广东人:我这条命是凉茶给的!》 辜鹏博的文章《我是个不会拉琴的南郭先生》 阿耐的书《大江东去》 OPPO Ace2 新世纪福音战士限定版官网 Abrar Al-Heeti 的文章《OPPO Digital is Ending Its Audio and Blu-Ray Player Business》 Motorola E398 的资料页面 Sharp 902 的资料页面 Sony Ericsson W900 的资料页面 Nokia E71 的资料页面 Mark Gurman 的文章《Apple Considers Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models》 索尼 RFID 技术「FeliCa」的官方页面 深圳市人大常委会《关于〈深圳经济特区智能网联汽车管理条例(征求意见稿)〉公开征求意见的公告》 Nintendo Labo 的官方网站 Tom Popomaronis 的文章《Here’s a Full List of Every Book Warren Buffett Has Recommended This Decade—in His Annual Letters》 主播:任宁 嘉宾:自信的眉毛 「迟早更新」是一档探讨科技、商业、设计和生活之间混沌关系的播客节目,也是风险基金 ONES Ventures 关于热情、趣味和好奇心的音频记录。我们希望通过这档播客,能让熟悉的事物变得新鲜,让新鲜的事物变得熟悉。 官网:https://podcast.weareones.com 微博:http://weibo.com/chizaogengxin 如果有任何问题或反馈,欢迎发电子邮件至 embrace@weareones.com。
2021-04-09
1h 20
The Daily Charge
Internet memes are the new coronavirus coping mechanism
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2020-03-27
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