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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 how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next. Claude Cowork Exfiltrates Files Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived Our Algorithmic Grey-Beige World Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune Elon Musk's Grok 'Undressing' Problem Isn't Fixed I asked Grok's AI to undress me after X's new limits. It's still easy on the app. Senate passes Defiance Act for a second time to address Grok deepfakes Instagram says it fixed the issue that sent password reset emails Instagram AI Influencers Are Defaming Celebrities With Sex Scandals French Court Orders Popular VPNs to Block More Pirate Sites, Despite Opposition Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia's New Social Media Ban TikTok has quietly launched a new micro drama app called PineDrama as the category picks up steam in the US Creator income inequality is rising as top influencers rake in big paydays from brands Managers on alert for "launch fever" as pressure builds for NASA's Moon mission Senate passes minibus bill funding NASA, rejecting Trump's proposed cuts Pentagon Device Linked To Havana Syndrome Zuck#: A programming language for connecting the world. And harvesting it Amazon is buying copper harvested by bacteria for its data centers 'Are You Dead?' is now the top paid App Store app in China Danish dev delights kid by turning floppy drive into easy TV remote Cinemark will fill almost anything with popcorn this weekend—but there's a catch Happy Birthday, Wikipedia: We need you now more than ever Pluralistic: The world needs an Ireland for disenshittification (17 Jan 2026) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Harper Reed and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/twit redis.io zscaler.com/security monarch.com with code TWIT

This week we're talking about Torvalds vibe coding, the newest Pi AI hat, and what's new with PipeWire and OBS Studio. Then there's some great news in Wine 11 and Hangover 11, Fedora's Games Spin is moving to KDE, and we talk about LetsEncrypt and their new IP certificates. For tips we have csvi for editing comma-separated-values files on the command line, espeak-ng for giving your Linux machine a voice, and the hidden support for Screen Savers in KDE. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4jKwHyV and have a great week! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald and Rob Campbell Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show, or if there are any products you'd like him to review. [email protected] Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation! Headlines: NASA Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the ISS Artemis 2 Megarocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad Amid Tight Schedule NASA Attempts to Revive MAVEN Spacecraft Around Mars Main Topic: Chronicling the Space Age — With Dr. Roger Launius How NASA's First Chief Historian Got Hooked on Space The Role and Daily Work of a NASA Chief Historian Transitioning From NASA to Smithsonian: Culture, Audience, and Mission Is This a "Second Space Age"? Commercial Players and Evolving Space Policy Public Attitudes Toward Space: Then and Now—Separating Myth From Reality Historical Parallels Between Apollo and Artemis and the Notion of a New Space Race Challenges of Public Engagement and NASA's Struggle to Stay In the Spotlight Media Fragmentation, Social Media, and Changing Consumption of Space News The Rise of Moon Landing Conspiracies Amid Information Abundance The Vital Importance of Documenting Accidents and Hard Lessons in Space History Preserving Space History in the Digital Era—From Paper to Tweets Dr. Roger Launius' Upcoming Book: NASA History in 100 Objects Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Roger Launius Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/space Melissa.com/twit

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game? Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention. Mikah warns us about patching your wireless audio devices, as a new vulnerability was discovered that leaves devices open for others to eavesdrop on your conversations. And Kerry Wan of ZDNet joins the show to share his experience watching a NBA game within Apple's Vision Pro. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Kerry Wan Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit

Is Windows 11 full of apps you never use—or ones you shouldn't ignore? Paul Thurrott sorts the must-haves from the major annoyances, sharing candid takes on which programs he trusts, deletes, or wishes would finally disappear. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. • Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth • How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS • Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac • Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac • Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents • Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits • Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac • Real-Time Edits and Markup Sync Between iPad and Mac • Using iPhone as a Mac Webcam and Importing Media Across Devices Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. • Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking • Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions • Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit • Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment • News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off • Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech • Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity • App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

The big TV news at CES 2026 was the explosion of RGB mini and micro LED backlights in LCD TVs. All the major manufacturers had examples in their booths. Scott Wilkinson talks with Michael Heiss, who braved the crowds to catch a glimpse at the new display technology. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Disinformation expert Craig Silverman joins the crew to break down why AI makes scams and fake news easier, faster, and nearly impossible to spot—while Big Tech quietly profits. If you think spotting digital deception is tough now, wait until you hear how deep the rabbit hole goes. Claude Code Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes Apple taps Google to power a new Siri and future AI tools Introducing Cowork "In China, driverless delivery vans have become a total meme, they plow through crumbling roads, fresh concrete, motorcycles, anything. Nothing stops them." : r/SelfDrivingCars Meta refocuses on AI hardware as metaverse layoffs begin Creepy Link Matthew McConaughey has secured eight trademarks of himself from the USPTO in the past several months to protect his likeness and voice from unauthorized AI use Senate Passes a Bill That Would Let Nonconsensual Deepfake Victims Sue X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinis Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California J.R.R. Tolkien, Using a Tape Recorder for the First Time, Reads from The Hobbit for 30 Minutes (1952) | Open Culture Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public Postal Arbitrage New protein tests The Traitors Season 4 WikiFlix MTV REWIND - 33,000+ Music Videos • Zero Ads • Zero Algorithms 'A bombshell': doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Craig Silverman Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit zscaler.com/security