From internet service providers facing billion-dollar lawsuits for their users' file sharing to Amazon's smart displays turning into ad machines, the future of your connected life is up for grabs. If you want to know who's really pulling the strings in tech and where the battle lines are being drawn, this is the episode you can't miss.
October Term 2025
Supreme Court denies Google's request to pause Play Store changes while it appeals Epic case
I Want A New Drug. A Vaccine Even. And A Functioning FDA, CDC, NIH, Etc...
AI videos of dead celebrities are horrifying many of their families
Amazon's giant ads have ruined the Echo Show
Chat Control: Germany says NEIN
Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses
China Flexed. Trump Hit Back. So Much for the Thaw.
Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says major US online retailers have removed several million listings for prohibited Chinese electronics as part of the agency's crackdown
Windows 10 support ends October 14, but here's how to get an extra year for free
California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services
Synology Reverses Policy Banning Third-Party HDDs After NAS sales plummet
TiVo Exiting Legacy DVR Business - Media Play News
Introducing Figure 03
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Cathy Gellis, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, and Gary Rivlin
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Intelligent Machines 840: Pudding Forks
From lawmakers cracking down on loud ads to Deloitte caught peddling AI-fabricated reports, this episode explores how tech's greatest promises and worst follies are colliding right now.
No more loud commercials: Governor Newsom signs SB 576 | Governor of California
ChatGPT Now Has 800 Million Weekly Active Users - Slashdot
OpenAI will let developers build apps that work inside ChatGPT
Senate Dem Report Finds Almost 100 Million Jobs Could Be Lost To AI - Slashdot
Jony Ive's secretive AI hardware reportedly hit three problems
Deloitte to refund Australian government after AI hallucinations found in report
Anthropic and Deloitte Partner to Build AI Solutions for Regulated Industries
America is now one big bet on AI
The flawed Silicon Valley consensus on AI
Data centers responsible for 92% of GDP growth in the first half of this year
Martin Peers: The AI Profit Fantasy
A Debate About A.I. Plays Out on the Subway Walls
Insurers hesitate at multibillion-dollar claims faced by OpenAI, Anthropic in AI lawsuits
Slop factory worries about slop: MrBeast says AI could threaten creators' livelihoods, calling it 'scary times' for the industry
CAN LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS DEVELOP GAMBLING ADDICTION?
Sycophantic AI Decreases Prosocial Intentions and Promotes Dependence
Have we passed peak social media?
As Elon Musk Preps Tesla's Optimus for Prime Time, Big Hurdles Remain
OpenAI signs huge chip deal with AMD, and AMD stock soars
Google CodeMender
Introducing the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model
Young People Are Falling in Love With Old Technology
Our friend Glenn
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
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Windows Weekly 953: The Casting of Frank Stallone
The Windows 25H2 update is shrouded in mystery, but does it actually bring anything new to the table... or just more headaches for upgraders? Paul has been updating the Field Guide for 25H2, which will be an all-new addition. This is a chance to re-evaluate workarounds on unsupported hardware. This one still works: You can easily upgrade any Windows 10 or 11 PC, supported or not, using the 25H2 ISO and the D:\setup.exe /product server command line.
Windows 11
25H2 is out. Or is it? (New segment: This week in no one has 25H2 yet)
New Dev and Beta builds enforce MSA at first sign-in
This is the right choice for everybody, and enthusiasts can still use a local account sign-in
After a leak, Microsoft announces new OneDrive client with Copilot integration and agents are on the way (of course they are), with new mobile clients etc.
Mozilla Firefox finally supports profiles, PWAs
Also, Brave has over 100 million users now
AI
OpenAI inks a major deal with AMD too
ChatGPT is now a platform with support for third-party apps
Perplexity Comet now free to all with usage limits
Xbox and gaming
Hand-wringing over Xbox reaches all-time high with Game Pass Ultimate price hike
How bad is it and what can Xbox do to reassure fans?
Microsoft: Just kidding on Game Pass Ultimate price hike, but only in certain countries
Microsoft: No, we have not cancelled the next-gen Xbox console
Hands-on with the Legion Go 2! Windows can work as a mobile gaming platform. Just not right now
New Game Pass titles across PC, console, and cloud for early October a bit later than usual
Free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming tier is on the way
Total victory for Epic Games in Epic v. Google, Google must open up Play Store this month
Tips & picks
Tip of the week: Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
App pick of the week: Opera Neon
RunAs Radio this week: Managing for Failure with Amy Norris
Brown liquor pick of the week: Weller 12
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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Security Now 1046: Google's Developer Registration Decree
Google's new demand for developer registration could spell the end for open-source app stores, while Europe's controversial chat control vote threatens privacy for everyone—Steve and Leo break down what's at stake for devs and users alike.
Qantas says no one can releak their stolen data.
Brave's usage is up. But is it really 3 times faster.
Next Tuesday the EU votes on "Chat Control".
Microsoft formally launches a "Security Store".
Outlook moves to block JavaScript in SVG's.
A new release of Chrome.
Gmail will no longer pull external email via POP.
Googe Drive starts blocking ransomware encryptions.
The UK issues another order to Apple.
Researchers create a "Battering RAM" attack device.
HackerOne's significant bug bounty payouts.
The Imgur service goes dark across the UK. Guess why.
The Netherlands plans to say NO to "Chat Control."
Discord was breached and government IDs leaked.
Salesforce says it's not another new breach.
Signal introduces a new post-quantum ratchet.
Your motherboard MIGHT support TPM 2.0.
Google to force Android app devs to register and pay
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1046-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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MacBreak Weekly 993: An Orifice for Ads
Rumors are swirling that Apple is shelving some work on its Vision Pro overhaul to prioritize work towards AI glasses. Apple removes the ICEBlock app from its App Store following the U.S. Department of Justice's request. iFixit is not surprised by the repairability of the AirPods Pro 3. And Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory is a popular item, as the straps remain backordered.
Apple shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritize Meta-like AI glasses.
Apple removes ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE officer sightings, from the App Store; AG Pam Bondi says the DOJ requested its removal.
Apple releases new 'Elevated' episode for Apple Vision Pro.
Apple to report its Q4 2025 results on October 30.
AppLovin probed by SEC over its data-collection practices.
Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad.
Apple removes 'carbon neutral' claims from new devices.
AirPods Pro 3 Teardown: Still a tragedy.
Apple's new Crossbody Strap accessory sure seems like a hit.
Apple puts hardware chief John Ternus in the succession spotlight.
iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available.
Taylor Swift launches iTunes-exclusive The Life of a Showgirl 'Deluxe' edition.
Rivian CEO explains why Apple CarPlay doesn't fit its vision.
Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Jason's Pick: Lutron Smart Home Switches
Alex's Pick: Nebo Big Larry 3
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