Tech News Weekly (Audio)

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	203	Founded	16 years ago
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TNW 437: What To Expect at Google I/O - The Preamble to Google I/O 2026

Jacob Ward joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! More insights into the Musk vs. OpenAI trial. Everything unveiled at The Android Show: Google I/O Edition 2026. And the Canvas cyberattack.

• Jacob has been covering the Musk vs. OpenAI trial since... more

14 May 2026 • 1 hr 24 min

TNW 436: What 40,000 Schools Tell Us About Phone Bans - Do Phone Bans in School Really Benefits Students?

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show this week! The Oscars implement new rules with limits placed on the use of AI. Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle allegations about the capabilities of AI on its iPhones. Does tech suck now? And a study i... more

7 May 2026 • 1 hr 16 min

TNW 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward - Tech Leaders Facing Off in Court

Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones. And Microsoft released the earliest known DOS so... more

30 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

TNW 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? - Framework's Take on the Pro Laptop

Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! Amanda is impressed with ChatGPT's Images 2.0 model. Some companies and tech giants are pushing back on stricter emissions reporting rules. Unauthorized users have accessed An... more

23 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

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Recent Guests

Andrew Lanxon

CNET writer and tech journalist

CNET

Episode: TNW 436: What 40,000 Schools Tell Us About Phone Bans - Do Phone Bans in School Really Benefits Students?

Jacob Ward

CNN contributor providing first-hand courtroom experience

CNN

Episode: TNW 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward - Tech Leaders Facing Off in Court

Sean Hollister

The Verge journalist contributing expert analysis on the router ban

The Verge

Episode: TNW 430: Understanding the US Router Ban - What the Ban on Consumer Foreign-Made Routers Means For You

Andy Greenberg

Senior security journalist, Wired

Wired

Episode: TNW 429: DarkSword Puts Hundreds of Millions at Risk - The Internet's Reaction to NVIDIA's DLSS 5

Ruth Reader

Journalist at Politico covering health tech and AI in healthcare

Politico

Episode: TNW 419: Utah Trusts AI to Renew Prescriptions - AI Prescribing Meds?

Derek Kravitz

Consumer Reports representative discussing pricing practices

Consumer Reports

Episode: TNW 416: AI Pricing on Instacart - Is AI Making You Pay More for Grocery Deliveries?

Jake Ward

Tech Journalist

Various

Episode: TNW 413: Testing Valve's Steam Frame, Machine & Controller - Valve's New Steam Hardware

Zac Bowden

Windows Central Writer

Windows Central

Episode: TNW 413: Testing Valve's Steam Frame, Machine & Controller - Valve's New Steam Hardware

Elizabeth Chamberlain

Guest from iFixit

iFixit

Episode: TNW 406: iFixit's Take on iPhone 17 'Scratchgate' - EU Considering Ending Cookie Consent Banners

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Mikah Sargent

Host and industry expert, offering insights and interviews from tech journalists.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings

Fantastic Tech News Podcast!
I love listening to Mikah and this guests as they discuss all the latest news and developments in the tech world!
Apple Podcasts
5
FireToad69
United Kingdom2 years ago
Informative and entertaining
Milan Sargent is smart, curious and explains tech in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. His rotating co-hosts keep the show fresh and adds variety to the opinions and insights.
Apple Podcasts
5
yogaphyl
United States2 years ago
Premium Content
The TWIT team features the most competent guests, covering all the current important topics. They are interactive, answer questions, and have a chat on Discord. TWIT is authentic.
This is IT content at an excellent level—exemplary and highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts
5
MaSaEurope
Germany2 years ago
Obvious political stance reinforced by a parade of only leftist voices of the guest.
Bye.
Apple Podcasts
1
daant76
United States2 years ago
Talk faster please
JFC I’m listening at 2x speed(the fastest speed available on Apple’s Podcast app) and the host is still taking forever to get a point across, it sounds like normal speed
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Manny Camps
United States2 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#36	United States/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#44	Canada/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#87	United Kingdom/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#85	Australia/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#169	Italy/News/Tech News
Apple Podcasts	#184	Germany/News/Tech News

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TNW 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? - Framework's Take on the Pro Laptop

Q: What are the main trade-offs Framework discussed regarding the display and backward compatibility?

Framework emphasizes a balance between having a fully custom display versus backward compatibility, ensuring existing Laptop 13 owners can upgrade certain components while maintaining portability and upgrade options.

TNW 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? - Framework's Take on the Pro Laptop

Q: Who is the intended buyer for this developer-focused laptop, given its price and upgrade path?

The laptop is aimed at power users who can spend more for portability, long battery life, and a machine they can upgrade over time, rather than a broad audience of casual users.

TNW 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook? - Framework's Take on the Pro Laptop

Q: Could you tell us a little bit about the key upgrades that make the Framework Laptop 13 Pro a significant leap from the company's previous models?

Sean Hollister explains that the 13 Pro leverages a fully upgradeable chassis, including a new 28K variable refresh display, longer battery life, and sophisticated upgrade paths like a replaceable motherboard and modular ports, all while maintaining a premium feel and improved build quality.

TNW 430: Understanding the US Router Ban - What the Ban on Consumer Foreign-Made Routers Means For You

Q: Can you walk us through what exactly happened with the FCC ban on future consumer routers?

Sean Hollister explains that the FCC is barring imported, marketed, or sold foreign-made consumer routers unless manufacturers commit to a detailed US manufacturing plan and meet conditional approval criteria, tying national security concerns to manufacturing localization rather than patching existing devices.

TNW 429: DarkSword Puts Hundreds of Millions at Risk - The Internet's Reaction to NVIDIA's DLSS 5

Q: Could you walk us through what made iPhone hacking techniques so rare in the past and what changed with DarkSword?

Historically, iPhone hacking was highly targeted, relying on zero-day exploits and sophisticated delivery, but DarkSword shifts the game by being a watering hole, where simply visiting a compromised site can silently take over the device, leveraging multiple vulnerabilities to break out of the browser sandbox and exfiltrate data.

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Focused on the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the show features industry expert insights and interviews with tech journalists who cover the week's most impactful stories. Topics range from product launches and ethical implications of AI, to privacy concerns and innovations at major tech events such as CES. Engaging discussions highlight both the excitement and challenges of tech developments, aiming to keep listeners well-informed about the latest trends and issues in the tech world. Noteworthy aspects include a vibrant mix of expert opinions, and an emphasis on understanding the real-world implications of technological advancements, making it a valuable resource for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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8. Zac Bowden

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