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Tech News Weekly (Video)OpenAI's "Code Red" - Samsung's Trifold Phone Challenging the Future of Mobile Phones
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current is hosting Tech News Weekly this week, joined by Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET as well! Samsung unveils its upcoming tri-folding phone. OpenAI declares a "code red" to improve the quality of ChatGPT. How do you feel about the idea of ChatGPT being a dating coach for you? And Scott Weiner's work on shaping AI regulation.
Abrar chats about Samsung's unveiling of its upcoming tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Jacob shares how, after Google and Anthropic have made considerable strides in their own AI models, Gemini 3 and Claude Opus 4.5, respectively, OpenAI has...
2025-12-051h 08Tech News Weekly (Audio)OpenAI's "Code Red" - Samsung's Trifold Phone Challenging the Future of Mobile Phones
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current is hosting Tech News Weekly this week, joined by Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET as well! Samsung unveils its upcoming tri-folding phone. OpenAI declares a "code red" to improve the quality of ChatGPT. How do you feel about the idea of ChatGPT being a dating coach for you? And Scott Weiner's work on shaping AI regulation.
Abrar chats about Samsung's unveiling of its upcoming tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Jacob shares how, after Google and Anthropic have made considerable strides in their own AI models, Gemini 3 and Claude Opus 4.5, respectively, OpenAI has...
2025-12-051h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 415: OpenAI's "Code Red"
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current is hosting Tech News Weekly this week, joined by Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET as well! Samsung unveils its upcoming tri-folding phone. OpenAI declares a "code red" to improve the quality of ChatGPT. How do you feel about the idea of ChatGPT being a dating coach for you? And Scott Weiner's work on shaping AI regulation.
Abrar chats about Samsung's unveiling of its upcoming tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Jacob shares how, after Google and Anthropic have made considerable strides in their own AI models, Gemini 3 and Claude Opus 4.5, respectively, OpenAI has...
2025-12-051h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 415: OpenAI's "Code Red"
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current is hosting Tech News Weekly this week, joined by Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET as well! Samsung unveils its upcoming tri-folding phone. OpenAI declares a "code red" to improve the quality of ChatGPT. How do you feel about the idea of ChatGPT being a dating coach for you? And Scott Weiner's work on shaping AI regulation.
Abrar chats about Samsung's unveiling of its upcoming tri-folding phone, the Galaxy Z TriFold.
Jacob shares how, after Google and Anthropic have made considerable strides in their own AI models, Gemini 3 and Claude Opus 4.5, respectively, OpenAI has...
2025-12-051h 08
MetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Cyber Monday Mirage, Spotify’s Party Game, and Uber’s Robo-Taxi PushAbrar 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...
2025-12-0307 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Meta’s Antitrust Win, Amazon Car Sales, and AI Avatars for the DeadFilling 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
2025-11-2011 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Google vs. Chinese Scammers, Amazon’s “Rufus,” and the $250 iPhone PocketAbrar 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
2025-11-1210 min
Tech News Weekly (Video)Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees - Changes Coming to the Google Play Store
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03Tech News Weekly (Audio)Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees - Changes Coming to the Google Play Store
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 412: Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 412: Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 412: Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03Total Mikah (Video)Tech News Weekly 412: Epic Win: Google Slashes Play Store Fees
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. Apple is reportedly considering a partnership with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model with Siri. A new AI-powered smart ring is in development to record users' thoughts. Google is making modifications to its Play Store regarding third-party accessibility. And a group of employees from a company specializing in negotiating cyber-attack ransoms has been indicted for running their own cyber-extortion scheme.
Abrar shares how Apple plans to partner with Google to utilize the Gemini AI model in its updated Siri model.
Mikah talks about a...
2025-11-071h 03MetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Apple’s Budget Laptop, Smart Rings, and AI’s Billion-Dollar Tug-of-WarCNET’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
2025-11-0510 min
Noon Business LunchNoon 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...
2025-10-2300 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: ChatGPT Atlas, Amazon’s Robot Workforce, and the Rise of Robo-DeliveriesCNET’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
2025-10-2210 min
This Week in Tech (Audio)Nine Days a Week - Satellite Data Exposed With $750 of Equipment
Shocking new research reveals how anyone with $750 can intercept unencrypted satellite data, exposing everything from government secrets to in-flight Wi-Fi traffic. Find out why decades-old vulnerabilities are still open and who actually wants it that way.
Study: The World's Satellite Data Is Massively Vulnerable To Snooping
You Only Need $750 of Equipment to Pilfer Data From Satellites, Researchers Say
Hackers Dox Hundreds of DHS, ICE, FBI, and DOJ Officials
DHS says Chinese criminal gangs made $1B from US text scams
cr.yp.to: 2025.10.04: NSA and IETF
Why Signal's post-quantum makeover is an amazing engineering achievement
Court reduces damages Meta...
2025-10-202h 55This Week in Tech (Video)Nine Days a Week - Satellite Data Exposed With $750 of Equipment
Shocking new research reveals how anyone with $750 can intercept unencrypted satellite data, exposing everything from government secrets to in-flight Wi-Fi traffic. Find out why decades-old vulnerabilities are still open and who actually wants it that way.
Study: The World's Satellite Data Is Massively Vulnerable To Snooping
You Only Need $750 of Equipment to Pilfer Data From Satellites, Researchers Say
Hackers Dox Hundreds of DHS, ICE, FBI, and DOJ Officials
DHS says Chinese criminal gangs made $1B from US text scams
cr.yp.to: 2025.10.04: NSA and IETF
Why Signal's post-quantum makeover is an amazing engineering achievement
Court reduces damages Meta...
2025-10-202h 55Noon Business LunchNoon 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...
2025-10-1600 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Netflix Meets Spotify, Teen Instagram Rules, and Walmart’s ChatGPT ExperimentCNET’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
2025-10-1510 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: AI Meets Spotify, Prescription Vending, and the Ethics of Digital AfterlifeTech 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.
2025-10-0812 min
Tech News Weekly (Audio)Google & Amazon Reveal New Hardware - Google & Amazon's Battle for Your Home
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Tech News Weekly this week! OpenAI launches Sora 2. AI is powering more fraudulent ads. Amazon updates its lineup of products. And Google incorporates Gemini into its smart home devices.
OpenAI launches Sora 2, its latest video generator app. Sora 2 seeks to rival platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
DoubleVerify's DV Fraud Lab has detected a rise in fraudulent apps available for download, with AI powering these apps to hijack mobile devices.
Amazon held its Fall Hardware Event this past week, unveiling the latest Echo devices, Ring security cameras, and its next-gen Alexa+ chatbot...
2025-10-031h 03Tech News Weekly (Video)Google & Amazon Reveal New Hardware - Google & Amazon's Battle for Your Home
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Tech News Weekly this week! OpenAI launches Sora 2. AI is powering more fraudulent ads. Amazon updates its lineup of products. And Google incorporates Gemini into its smart home devices.
OpenAI launches Sora 2, its latest video generator app. Sora 2 seeks to rival platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
DoubleVerify's DV Fraud Lab has detected a rise in fraudulent apps available for download, with AI powering these apps to hijack mobile devices.
Amazon held its Fall Hardware Event this past week, unveiling the latest Echo devices, Ring security cameras, and its next-gen Alexa+ chatbot...
2025-10-031h 03Noon Business LunchWintrust Business Lunch 9/18/25: Fed outlook, loyalty programs, iPhone Air, Falling for the Loop
Segment 1: Stephen Kates, CFP, Financial Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to talk about the Fed decision to cut interest rates and what that means for your money moving forward.
Segment 2: Abrar Al-Heeti, Senior Technology reporter for CNET, tells John everything we should know about the iPhone Air, and President Trump pushing back the TikTok ban.
Segment 3: Emily Stewart, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider, tells John how loyalty programs are costing you money.
Segment 4: Michael Edwards, President and CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance, talks to John about a new campaign, ‘Falling for The Loop,’ which encourages visitor...
2025-09-1800 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature - Tech Spotlight with Abrar Al Heeti: Foldables, AI Netflix, Tesla Diner & More
2025-07-2412 min
Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam JoireGoogle 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 CNETJoin 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...
2025-05-051h 05MetroNews HotlineBig Tech Battles, Apple Delays, and Hidden Fees Revealed: Tech Talk with Abrar Al-HeetiAbrar 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.
2025-04-2413 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature - Tech Turf Wars, Tariffs & AI Privacy: A CNET Update with Abrar Al-HeetiAbrar 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.
2025-04-1706 min2025-03-2007 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownMoviePass: The $9.95 Dream That Became a Hollywood ScamIn 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...
2025-03-1040 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature: Tech Trends: Smarter Alexa, Apple & Google AI Integration, and Instagram Upgrades with Abrar Al-HeetiIn 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...
2025-02-2710 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature: Apple's Unconventional iPhone SE Launch and the Musk-Altman AI ShowdownIn 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.
2025-02-1210 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature: Tech CEOs as Rock Stars, AI at the Grammys, and the Future of Self-Driving Cars with Abrar al-HeetiAbrar 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.
2025-02-0512 min
Mind Your MoneyTikTok's Supreme Court hearing, gig economy, egg pricesCNET 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...
2025-01-1049 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Feature - Exploring CES 2025 and Tech Innovations with Abrar Al-HeetiJoin 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.
2025-01-0810 min2024-11-0710 min2024-10-3010 min2024-10-0311 min2024-09-2109 min2024-08-1610 minMetroNews HotlineHotline Weekend: Steelers Insight, Collectibles, and Entertainment HighlightsThis week on Hotline Weekend, dive into Steelers analysis with Dave Bryan from Steelers Depot, and explore the world of sports memorabilia with Steve from Select Cards and Collectibles. Join Dave and Coop for the always entertaining Pick One, stay informed on the latest tech with Abrar Al-Heeti, and catch up on movie news with Germain Lussier.
2024-08-1650 min2024-08-0810 min2024-08-0311 minMetroNews Hotline07/28/24 Hotline Weekend Rewind: Sports Cards, Tech Trends, Boxing Legends, and More!Join us for this week's Hotline Weekend packed with exciting segments! Jeremy Stout reports live from The National Sports Card Convention in Cleveland with insights on collectibles. Abrar Al-Heeti brings the latest in tech news, while former heavyweight contender Gerry Cooney shares his boxing stories. Kathy Mattea from Mountain Stage previews upcoming shows, and Pat Strader wraps up the week with Beer Friday.
2024-07-2851 min
Mommyhood UnscriptedEP 45: How to Break Your Phone AddictionRemember 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...
2024-05-2828 min
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...
2024-04-222h 27Total 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...
2024-04-222h 27
Dishin' DigitalThis smart pillow is designed to stop your snoringCNET'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.
2024-04-0501 min
Dishin' DigitalThe Oclean X Ultra smart toothbrush talks to you through your bonesCNET'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
2024-03-2201 min
Dishin' DigitalTransparent TVs turn heads at CESWe speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about LG's transparent TV called OLED T. More here.
2024-02-2301 min
Dishin' DigitalRobo mop/vacuum uses AI to treat stainsWe speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo from Samsung, unveiled at this year's CES. More here.
2024-02-1601 min
Dishin' DigitalColdSnap is like a Keurig for ice creamWe 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.
2024-02-0901 min
Dishin' DigitalThis smart pillow is designed to stop your snoringCNET'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.
2024-02-0101 min
Dishin' DigitalThe Oclean X Ultra smart toothbrush talks to you through your bonesCNET'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
2024-01-3001 min
Dishin' DigitalTransparent TVs turn heads at CESWe speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about LG's transparent TV called OLED T. More here.
2024-01-1701 min
Dishin' DigitalRobo mop/vacuum uses AI to treat stainsWe speak with CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti about the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo from Samsung, unveiled at this year's CES. More here.
2024-01-1701 min
ClockwiseLive From the North PoleOur 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.
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2023-12-2029 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:
GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT
2023-12-0414 minTech 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:
GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT
2023-12-0414 min
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...
2023-12-042h 25Total 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...
2023-12-042h 25
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Guest Starring: Abrar Al-Heeti and Rosemary Orchard
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Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Abrar Al-Heeti
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2023-05-2429 min
Nerd BitsThe 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.”...
2021-08-0210 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。
2021-04-091h 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。
2021-04-091h 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。
2021-04-091h 20
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2020-03-2709 min
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2019-03-2625 min