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Industry expert Mikah Sargent, brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of technology from Tech News Weekly. Records every Thursday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon's Ring product had a Super Bowl ad that generated a lot of discussion and backlash following its debut. A look inside Lego's Smart Brick technology. And NASA's Perseverance ro... more

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verifica... more

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'... more

Jacob Ward joins the show this week! Big Tech is brewing up a battle for your kids. Scientists are using AI to identify dinosaur footprints. Looking into Apple's Creator Studio. And TikTok USDS blames Sunday's outages on a power outage.

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Ruth Reader
Journalist at Politico covering health tech and AI in healthcare
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Episode: TNW 419: Utah Trusts AI to Renew Prescriptions - AI Prescribing Meds?
Leah Nylen
Antitrust reporter, discussing Google's antitrust cases and implications.
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Episode: TNW 418: Best of 2025 - Tech News Weekly's Favorite Interviews in 2025
Derek Kravitz
Consumer Reports journalist discussing pricing practices using Instacart and grocery retailers.
Consumer Reports
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Abrar Al-Heeti
Technology reporter at CNET specializing in innovative devices.
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Episode: TNW 415: OpenAI's "Code Red" - Samsung's Trifold Phone Challenging the Future of Mobile Phones
Jake Ward
Tech Journalist
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Episode: TNW 413: Testing Valve's Steam Frame, Machine & Controller - Valve's New Steam Hardware
Sabrina Ortiz
Tech journalist at ZDNet
ZDNet
Episode: TNW 408: OpenAI DevDay: ChatGPT OS? - Meet Casio's Smart AI-Powered Companion
Florence Ion
Tech journalist and podcaster
Episode: TNW 407: Google & Amazon Reveal New Hardware - Google & Amazon's Battle for Your Home
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Guest from iFixit
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Episode: TNW 406: iFixit's Take on iPhone 17 'Scratchgate' - EU Considering Ending Cookie Consent Banners
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Tech journalist at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: TNW 405: Inside Meta's New $799 Smart Glasses - The Ray-Ban Display Glasses & Neural Band

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Mikah Sargent
Host of Tech News Weekly, known for engaging interviews with tech journalists and commentators.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Manny Camps
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, the show is praised for its informative and accessible content, though not without criticism regarding pacing and political bias.
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Hosts are well-informed and present engaging discussions on technology news.

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TNW 423: Streaming Piracy Goes Mainstream - The Samsung Z Galaxy TriFold Phone is Here!
Q: Are you in the frustration palace of why is this? Why are there so many streaming services and why am I paying for so many?
I subscribe and unsubscribe as needed; I've hit the tipping point and need to scale back.
TNW 407: Google & Amazon Reveal New Hardware - Google & Amazon's Battle for Your Home
Q: What new hardware did Amazon announce?
Amazon announced several new Echo devices, including the Echo Show 8 and 11, Echo Dot models, and Fire TV updates.
TNW 398: How 'Wellness' Became Tech's Regulatory Escape - The Blurry Line Between Wellness and Medical Tech
Q: What is happening in the tech industry right now that makes the distinction between wellness and medical so important for consumers to understand?
The distinction is blurred as companies market wellness devices with features that could inform medical treatment, creating confusion about what constitutes medical advice.
TNW 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips - Samsung Unveils the Z Flip7, Z Fold7, and Galaxy Watch8
Q: Are there any measures in place that we can take to prevent our information from being scraped?
Joe mentions it's challenging to stop bots from scraping information and suggests reporting instances when they appear online.
TNW 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips - Samsung Unveils the Z Flip7, Z Fold7, and Galaxy Watch8
Q: Could you tell our listeners a little bit about what happened here?
Joe Supan elaborates on how AI botnets quickly generated multiple obituaries just hours after his sister passed away, causing confusion and emotional distress for the family.

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A fast-paced show focusing on the latest developments and trends in technology, featuring in-depth discussions with industry experts and journalists. The conversations encompass a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, mobile technology, software innovations, consumer electronics, and ethical implications of emerging tech. Listeners can expect fresh insights and critical analyses on high-profile industry news, product launches, and relevant societal impacts, often inviting knowledgeable guests which enrich each episode's discourse. Unique aspects include the combination of lively banter between hosts and guests, providing both informative content and engaging discussions.

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