This Week in Tech

This Week in Tech

Hosted by Leo Laporte

Your first podcast of the week is the last word in tech news. Join the top tech journalists and pundits in a roundtable discussion of the latest trends in tech.

Records live every Sunday at 5:15pm Eastern / 2:15pm Pacific / 22:15 UTC.

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This Week in Tech (TWiT) is the top-ranked flagship technology podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of tech journalists and experts discuss current tech news, trends, and niche topics in the tech industry. In a world where technology touches every facet of our lives, This Week in Tech dives deep into a wide range of tech news with expert analyses and thought-provoking opinions. From the latest personal tech to industry forecasts, policies and politics, international relations, and global trends, This Week in Tech panelists cut through the noise and deliver thought-provoking commentary. The tech podcast records Sunday afternoons and is delivered to all major podcast apps late Sunday night.

Technology Podcast Covered Topics

  • Trending Technology
  • Tech Privacy
  • Technology Companies, Big Tech
  • Latest Tech Products
  • Technological Advances
  • Ethnic in Tech
  • Regulation in Tech
  • Technology Impact on Society

This Week in Tech is a broad-ranging technology podcast covering trending industry topics, tech companies and products, technological advances, ethics and regulation, and how tech affects society at large. The latest technology news is dissected by opinionated industry experts, insightful journalists, and fearless thought-leaders. Let the experts guide you through the complicated world of modern technology, with in-depth and varied discussions over the latest news related to big tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter, plus emerging start-ups vying for space in the crowded tech sector and driving the industry forward. Get a truly unique perspective into how tech affects society at large.

Panelists scrutinize technology products and services that permeate modern life, including technical details of the latest computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, game consoles, wearable tech, software, apps, platforms, and more. Watch and listen as they highlight the nuances of emerging technologies and put them in a historical perspective.

Tune in as they examine the goings-on at tech companies and big-picture views of technology as it relates to current events, privacy, local and national politics, international relations, economies and business dealings, communities, and our personal lives. The weekly panel also delves into consumer tech and consumer electronics, cybersecurity and privacy concerns, social media influence, cloud computing, and streaming services.

Technology Experts on this Podcast Panel

This Week in Tech is recorded live at the TWiT Eastside Studio in Petaluma, CA. It features a range of TWiT.tv regulars, guests, and industry luminaries.

Frequent panelists include futurist Amy Webb, technology journalists Iain Thomson of The Register, Alex Wilhelm of TechCrunch, and Christina Warren from Microsoft, plus developer/programmer Brianna Wu. Notable guests over the years have included tech entrepreneur Steve Wozniak, hacker-turned-computer security consultant Kevin Mitnick, YouTube stars Marques Brownlee and iJustine (Justine Ezarik), media personality, writer, video blogger Shira Lazar, venture capitalist Kevin Rose, attorney and activist Lawrence Lessig, musician Roger McGuinn, and actors LeVar Burton and Wil Wheaton (of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame), among many others.

From Humble Beginnings

This Week in Tech is not only one of the longest-running tech podcasts, but among the longest-running podcasts, period. It all started in 2005 when Leo Laporte and several former TechTV colleagues gathered for a reunion at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco and recorded their conversation. Leo posted the recording on his website, which led to overwhelming fan requests for more. Three months later, in April 2005, Leo and the crew launched the show as a weekly podcast. The podcast was briefly known as Revenge of the Screen Savers, a nod to the TechTV show, The Screen Savers. Former TechTV hosts Patrick Norton, Kevin Rose, and John C. Dvorak, and producers Robert Heron, David Prager, and Roger Chang were frequent guests who helped get the show rolling. With This Week in Tech's rising popularity as an anchor, the TWiT.tv network has since expanded to include a range of original weekly tech podcasts, each with a unique focus. Each podcast also has video versions.

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Listen as one of the foremost Windows watchers in the world, journalist Paul Thurrott, joins host Leo Laporte to discuss the ongoing journey of Microsoft. Windows is one of the most enduring operating systems in computing history and continues to evolve, as does the company itself. The hosts consider everything Microsoft touches and the ripple effects, from consumer products to the enterprise world.

MacBreak Weekly

Fans of Apple products and services can get the latest news from Cupertino with this dedicated technology podcast hosted by Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell. They discuss everything from the latest Apple computer, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch to privacy issues, global reach, and more.

Security Now

The shape and scope of cybercrime shifts and grows every day. TWiT's Security Now podcast is one of the longest-running, in-depth podcasts that focuses on the topic. Security expert Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte sit down every week to delve into the latest cybersecurity threats and solutions. It's a must-listen show for IT professionals and serious enthusiasts alike.

Ask The Tech Guys

No one explains tech better than Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent. They take questions from all kinds of callers and answer them on the spot on the Ask The Tech Guys show every Sunday. You'll hear informative, entertaining, and kindhearted advice as Leo and Mikah answer caller questions on getting the best WiFi speeds, backing up photos, tech gear recommendations, software glitches, and much, much more. Plus, travel expert Johnny Jet, automotive technology expert Sam Abuelsamid, home theater geek Scott Wilkinson, and "Mad's Maddest Writer" Dick DeBartolo make regular guest appearances to share their knowledge and sprinkle a few laughs. It's like kicking back and enjoying a tech-centric chat with good friends.

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