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Intelligent Machines 862: Ménage à Claude
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who gets to define what intelligence means in the age of AI, and why are tech companies so keen to shift blame onto their creations? This episode dig...
Windows Weekly 975: A Bubble of Knowledge
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's an ongoing narrative that Windows is worse than ever today and people are leaving in droves. Paul does not see that, and will simply point to...
Security Now 1070: CISA's Free Internet Scanning
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meta quietly ditches encryption for Instagram chats while TikTok also backpedals on privacy, shaking up assumptions about how much big tech really va...
MacBreak Weekly 1016: An Orca, a Trombone and a Treasure Chest
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Someone is appearing on Jeopardy this week... Apple announces the AirPods Max 2. The MacBook Neo is its most repairable MacBook in 14 years. And are ...
This Week in Tech 1075: The Commonwealth Club
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From "gainfully employed robots" to AI that accidentally ruins lives, this week's conversation unpacks the real-world fallout of futuristic promises....
Intelligent Machines 861: We Have Computer At Home
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's legendary evangelist Guy Kawasaki reveals how signal messaging and open-source AI are rewriting playbooks for privacy, immortality, and activ...
Windows Weekly 974: DIY Crocs
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through...
Security Now 1069: You can't hide from LLMs
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think your online alias keeps you safe? This episode reveals how advanced language models are making it trivial to de-anonymize users at scale, chall...
MacBreak Weekly 1015: Who Shot Apple Intelligence?
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering fil...
This Week in Tech 1074: Chicken Mating Harnesses
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Between copyright-free AI art, government blacklists, and data brokers run amok, this episode spotlights the fierce new battles for privacy, agency, ...
Security Now 1068: The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte host a special episode of Security Now live from ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The final fr...
Security Now 1067: KongTuke's CrashFix
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A crafty new breed of social engineering attack is tricking users into launching malware straight from their clipboard, exposing a fresh vulnerabilit...
Security Now 1067: KongTuke's CrashFix
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A crafty new breed of social engineering attack is tricking users into launching malware straight from their clipboard, exposing a fresh vulnerabilit...
This Week in Tech 1073: Broetry in Motion
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic's clash with the Pentagon pits tech ethics against government demands, raising explosive questions about AI's role in surveillance and weap...
Intelligent Machines 859: What's Behind the Fox?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the creator of Stack Overflow decides he's going to take on rural poverty with a guaranteed minimum income—and bankrolls it himse...
Windows Weekly 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look l...
Security Now 1066: Password Leakage
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ETH Zurich's deep-dive into the world's top password managers exposes how feature overload and legacy design obscure real security flaws, forcing a r...
MacBreak Weekly 1013: Boopgate
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils t...
MacBreak Weekly 1013: Boopgate
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils t...
MacBreak Weekly 1013: Boopgate
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils t...
This Week in Tech 1072: The Devil's Advocate
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do jailbreaking fighter jets, lost Amazon vans, and swapping your phone's smart features for a handful of mud have in common? TWiT dives into th...
Intelligent Machines 858: The Itinerant Salt Miner from Buffalo
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenClaw's creator makes headlines by joining OpenAI after GitHub fame and a whirlwind of VC and big tech offers, redefining what's possible for inde...
Windows Weekly 971: Texas English
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft might finally give power users what they've been demanding: the ability to move the Windows 11 taskbar wherever they want. Plus, 3 major ne...
Security Now 1065: Attestation
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes...
MacBreak Weekly 1012: Joining the YOLO Club
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has announced a special experience event occurring in New York, London, and Shanghai. Apple Podcasts is launching new video features. iOS 26.3 ...
This Week in Tech 1071: Image Pickles
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness st...
Intelligent Machines 857: Taskrabbit Arbitrage
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what ...
Windows Weekly 970: Token Kill!
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of ignoring and maligning Windows, Microsoft has finally woken up and is making some happy noises. Last week, we discussed how Microsoft ...
Security Now 1064: Least Privilege
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From EU fines that never get paid to cyber warfare grounding missiles mid-battle, this week's episode uncovers the untold stories and real-world cons...
MacBreak Weekly 1011: Oy and Whoop!
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Ma...
This Week in Tech 1070: A Yacht for Your Yacht
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This w...
Intelligent Machines 856: SecretlyBriti.sh
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
he podcast dives into the explosive advances in agentic AI, where developers and even Fortune 100 companies are racing to use powerful tools like Gas...
Windows Weekly 969: The Hidden Sweatshop
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft is burning through billions on AI, but Wall Street is finally demanding to see where the payoff is. The earnings announcement triggered a $...
Security Now 1063: Mongo's Too Easy
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a popular antivirus and even Notepad++ turn into infection vectors after supply chain breaches, it's clear no software is safe from attack—or ...
MacBreak Weekly 1010: A Strand of Woz's Beard Hair
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Appl...
This Week in Tech 1069: In My Head I Have 3 Buckets
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when AI bots get their own social network, Silicon Valley execs cozy up to power, and Apple takes a cut from creators? This week's panel...
Windows Weekly 968: Uncharted Territory
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday blunder triggers emergency fixes, surprise layoffs ripple through Amazon, and the crew debates whether rapid AI advances sp...
Intelligent Machines 855: When You're Right, You're Right
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI stay open, ethical, and for the people? Mozilla's president joins the show to reveal their game plan—and $650 million war chest—for taking...
Security Now 1062: AI-Generated Malware
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI really write malware better than hackers ever could? This episode exposes the first real-world case of advanced, fully AI-generated malware an...
MacBreak Weekly 1009: We Don't Have Room for Bryan
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple launches the next generation of its AirTags. Is Apple developing its own take on an AI wearable pin? Apple is holding an event in LA for creato...
This Week in Tech 1068: Toto's Electrostatic Chuck
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft quietly hands over BitLocker keys to the government, TikTok's new privacy terms spark a user panic, and Europe's secret tech backups reveal...
Intelligent Machines 854: Welcome to the Pitt
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know the story of AI's rise and fall? This episode upends conventional wisdom with guest historian Thomas Haigh, who reveals why the infamo...
Windows Weekly 967: 2nd-Generation Bonobos
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the hosts go deep on out-of-band updates, unwanted "innovations," and the uneasy cost of tech's latest gold rush. Plus, securing a Microso...
Security Now 1061: More GhostPosting
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
oaring RAM prices are about to hit your security gear where it hurts, and the fallout could change what's protecting your network. Find out who's abo...
MacBreak Weekly 1008: Check The Stains
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors are starting to pick up in 2026, with more information emerging about the upcoming iPhone 18 and M5 MacBook Pros. Could we finally see new Stu...
This Week in Tech 1067: Short Vertical Content
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Intelligent Machines 853: All The Clocks Were Wrong
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Disinformation expert Craig Silverman joins the crew to break down why AI makes scams and fake news easier, faster, and nearly impossible to spot—w...
Windows Weekly 966: You Can't Spell Gmail Without AI
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Satya Nadella gave up much of his CEO duties in 2025. Are we on the cusp of a new CEO? And does some money manager/political duo like Amy Hood and Br...
Security Now 1060: 3-Day Certificates
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are code signing certificates suddenly so expensive, short-lived, and tangled in red tape? Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson dig into Microsoft's "thr...
Security Now 1060: 3-Day Certificates
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are code signing certificates suddenly so expensive, short-lived, and tangled in red tape? Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson dig into Microsoft's "thr...
MacBreak Weekly 1007: They Plump When They Cook
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple & Google enter a multi-year collaboration to integrate Apple's AI with Google's Gemini model. Apple unveils its Apple Creator Studio app co...
This Week in Tech 1066: A Supercomputer in Your Pocket
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is putting a camera in your toilet the future of health, or have tech companies lost the plot? This episode's panel digs into what's truly innovative...
Intelligent Machines 852: Gluten-free Slop
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hiner gives us a look at the AI products at CES 2026, as big tech and chip makers blurred the lines between consumer gadgets and enterprise inn...
Windows Weekly 965: Almost Meat
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PC makers are shaking up CES with wild designs and next-gen chips, but the real story is Microsoft's bold software moves, AI's hardware hunger, and a...
Security Now 1059: MongoBleed
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why are code signing certificates suddenly getting shorter, pricier, and more restrictive? Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte expose the "cabal" rewriting ...
MacBreak Weekly 1006: Unemployable
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at what Apple did, and did not deliver in 2025. What will Apple do in 2026? Could Apple benefit from Alan Dye, former design lead for App...
This Week in Tech 1065: AI Action Park
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! NVIDIA just spent $20 billion to hollow out an AI company for its brains, while Meta and Google scramble to scoop up fresh talent bef...
Intelligent Machines 851: Intelligent Machines Best of 2025
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our interviews with: Ray Kurzweil Alex Hanna Emily Bender Mike Masnick Pliny the Liberator Kevin Kelly Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscrib...
Windows Weekly 964: Happy New Year!
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't your usual Windows Weekly. Pour a glass and settle in as Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell ditch the headlines for whisky-s...
Security Now 1058: A Gift for the New Year
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte revisit their classic conversation about vitamin D—diving into the science, surprisin...
MacBreak Weekly 1005: Best of 2025
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us again as we take a look back at some of MacBreak Weekly's favorite stories and moments from 2025: The unveiling of the iPhone 16e. The UK's...
This Week in Tech 1064: TWiT Best 0f 2025
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI video generation TWiT turns 20 Harper Reed on vibe-coding Job loss and AI Apple's iPhone 16 event Amy Webb's crazy husband talks about his ...
Security Now 1057: GhostPoster
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your smart TV and Firefox extensions were secretly hijacking your security and privacy? This episode reveals the jaw-dropping discovery of a ...
MacBreak Weekly 1004: A Sad Farewell
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on the story about an Apple developer who lost access to their Apple ID. Apple receives clearance to activate the Apple Watch hypertension ...
This Week in Tech 1063: The Year's End
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a year tangled in political drama, AI hype, and regulation battles, the TWiT crew explains how many of tech's "biggest stories" simply fizzled ...
Intelligent Machines 850: Bagel Rats
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the "AI is killing the planet" panic—this episode unpacks what's actually driving tech's power grab, the financial bubble no one wants to ta...
Windows Weekly 963: I've Got an Apple Guy
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were inundated with new Windows features in 2025, but which ones actually moved the needle? Fortnite isn't just back on iPhone and Android, it's a...
Security Now 1056: Australia
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's nationwide social media ban has put tech's age verification tools under the spotlight, exposing the flaws and privacy risks in today's fa...
MacBreak Weekly 1003: The Intersection of Greed and Delusion
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple releases OS 26.2 right before the holidays! Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most-watched show ever. And why you should consider backing up more of ...
This Week in Tech 1062: The Architects of AI
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we witnessing an AI-fueled gold rush or the early signs of an epic crash? Listen to these hard-hitting discussions on bubbles, breakthroughs, and...
Intelligent Machines 849: AI Cricket Sorting
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when every major AI model gets jailbroken within days? This week, the world's most prolific AI red teamer lifts the curtain on how and w...
Windows Weekly 962: Peak Bloat
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
December 2025's Patch Tuesday brought major shifts, but the real action is in Microsoft's pricing, privacy battles, and the arms race to control AI-e...
Security Now 1055: React's Perfect 10
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A devastating new React vulnerability earned a "perfect 10" for risk, letting attackers remotely run code on a million-plus servers with a single HTT...
MacBreak Weekly 1002: I'm With Bieber
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Dye jumps ship, departing Apple for Meta! Could Johny Srouji leave Apple soon? Srouji says he's not leaving "anytime soon". Justin Bieber is ups...
This Week in Tech 1061: Amy's Crazy Husband
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if your internet provider gets the blame for what you download? This week, the panel unpacks a billion-dollar copyright battle at the Su...
Intelligent Machines 848: Guaranteed Human
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spies aren't just in the shadows anymore—AI has turned every smartphone and social feed into a battlefield of influence and surveillance. This epis...
Windows Weekly 961: Petroleum Exchange Expert
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the AI boom survive its own hype? This episode takes on the future of OpenAI, tech's subscription fatigue, and why "Made with AI" labels might be...
Security Now 1054: Bots in the Belfry
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cisco has finally admitted it's time for real change and is vowing to build "secure by default" gear after decades of criticism. Steve Gibson reacts ...
MacBreak Weekly 1001: Beschmirckled
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Giannandrea is stepping down from his role as VP for Machine Learning & AI Strategy and retiring in Spring 2026! Could Apple re-partner with...
This Week in Tech 1060: A Shortage of Shame
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Black Friday really booming, or are inflated prices and AI shopping assistants just muddying the waters? This episode rips into the data, exposes ...
Intelligent Machines 847: Caked Up Football Man
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI pioneer Imad Mostaq joins Intelligent Machines to predict the intelligence inversion that could make human cognitive labor economically obsolete w...
Windows Weekly 960: Snow & Claus
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pavan Davuluri only spoke at one Ignite 2025 session, and it did not deserve the hate he got. But what did he really say? Copilot is a front-end for...
Security Now 1053: Banning VPNs
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could banning VPNs really become law in the US? This episode breaks down the jaw-dropping legislation in Wisconsin and Michigan that targets VPN acce...
MacBreak Weekly 1000: Death by Chocolate
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate 1000 episodes of MacBreak Weekly! The next iteration of iOS may be something similar to macOS 'Snow Leopard'. A breakthrough has been ma...
This Week in Tech 1059: I'm Interested in Your Toolset
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping ...
Intelligent Machines 846: Chivelord
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build tech the world actually trusts? Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales joins the crew to dig into the real crisis behind AI, social...
Windows Weekly 959: Thurrott Syndrome
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Microsoft Ignite 2025, Windows boss Pavan Davuluri tweeted an innocuous post about nothing, and all hell broke loose. We are broken as a com...
Security Now 1052: Global Cellphone Tracking
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your cell phone is safe from tracking? Steve reveals how global networks let anyone pinpoint your location—no hacking required and no malware...
MacBreak Weekly 999: Rough Depowdering
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speculation about Tim Cook's eventual successor is ramping up, as he may announce his retirement as early as next year. A federal jury in California ...
This Week in Tech 1058: Furry Little Potatoes
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses steal the spotlight on a Rome trip, triggering debates about privacy, wearable tech etiquette, and the uncomfortable p...
Intelligent Machines 845: Pregnant With 83 Digital Assistants
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can radical optimism about AI truly shape our future, or are we stuck in a cycle of doom-and-hype? This episode features an unfiltered debate with Wi...
Windows Weekly 958: Personal Turkey
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Windows 11 just got its most noticeable Start menu revamp in a while, but is it a productivity boost or just more Microsoft meddling? The team digs i...
Security Now 1051: Amazon sues Perplexity
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is taking Perplexity AI to court over its agentic browser that shops on your behalf, raising urgent questions about who controls your online b...
MacBreak Weekly 998: Touching Grass
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the iPhone Pocket? Apple is nearing a $1 billion a year deal to use Google AI with Siri. Could the OLED MacBook Pro redesign be limited to ju...
This Week in Tech 1057: Ferret Trousering
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk's eye-popping trillion-dollar pay package, Apple's big F1 gamble, and Meta's scam-friendly ad policies set the stage for a candid debate on...
Intelligent Machines 844: Poob Has It For You
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is today's AI stuck as a "spiky superintelligence," brilliant at some things but clueless at others? This episode pulls back the curtain on a lunchro...
Windows Weekly 957: Selectively Transparent
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard that Microsoft will go off script this year with a 26H1 release of Windows 11 specifically aimed at Snapdragon X2-based PCs, as it did wi...
Security Now 1050: Here Come the AI Browsers
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI-powered web browsers are hitting the scene fast, but Steve and Leo unpack why these smart assistants could usher in an era of security chaos most ...
MacBreak Weekly 997: Dunkin' and Dodgin'
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
iOS 26.1 & macOS 26.1 are out now, with updates to Liquid Glass. Apple had big results in its Q4 2025. More rumors are emerging about Apple's ent...
This Week in Tech 1056: The Big Sleep
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From AI-powered code generation boosting productivity to adversaries using the same tools to hunt zero-days, the panel exposes the coming wave of AI-...