TWiT Events (Audio)

Father Robert Ballecer provides an entertaining rundown of his favorite gadgets from CES 2024. In part 2 of his Las Vegas trip, he showcases 10 cool and unique devices that caught his eye at the show. The RCA smart bird feeder uses AI to identify bird species and provides HD video footage that you can access via an app. The Govee AI sync box 2 (#9) uses lighting effects that match what's on your TV or monitor for an immersive viewing experience. The Amazfit Helio ring (#8) is a fitness tracker packed into a titanium ring that monitors health stats like heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The Rolling Square inCharge M (#7) is a coilable magnetic cable that always returns to its original coiled shape. The Rocksteady Stadium (#6) is a modular wireless speaker system that lets you network multiple speakers for seamless 360° audio. The Neakasa NoMo N3 Robot Vacuum (#5) is a feature-packed premium robotic vacuum with smart mapping and google/amazon assistant support for $250. The Runhood 1200 Pro (#4) is a robust 1200+ watt hour modular power station perfect for RV and van life. The HP Poly Voyager Free 60 (#3) are UC-optimized wireless earbuds with great sound and battery life for an affordable price. The Targus Dual Host KVM Dock750 (#2) lets you control two computers (Mac, Windows, Linux) from one keyboard, mouse, and set of ports seamlessly. Timekettle (#1) impressed with their X1 Interpreter Hub that enables real-time translation across languages using AI. Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Father Robert Ballecer reports live from CES 2024, giving an overview of the major technology trends and themes on display at the massive electronics and technology trade show, including the proliferation of off-grid and portable power solutions, the ubiquity of electric vehicles, the explosion of AI integrations, and the concept of autonomous resource extraction ecosystems. The first big trend is the explosion of off-grid, portable, and hybrid power solutions, from suitcase-sized inverters to whole-home solar+storage systems to portable power banks for appliances and tools. Fr. Robert highlights Runhood's modular battery packs as an affordable and flexible home energy storage solution. Electrified vehicles of all kinds—cars, trucks, boats, bikes, scooters, etc.—are becoming ubiquitous across the entire CES show floor. Fr. Robert calls out Kia's modular, customizable PBV electric van concept with interlinking capabilities between vehicles. AI integrations are everywhere at CES 2024, from questionable examples like smart trash cans to truly useful ones like shoes that analyze gait with insole sensors and give personalized feedback through AI. Autonomous resource extraction combines remote operation, AI, electrification, and self-sufficiency. Hyundai's vision shows AI robots generating power, mining hydrogen, and transporting materials autonomously. While many tech trends fade away, the trajectories of electrification and AI look strong. The future promises continued innovation in green energy, autonomy, and automation. Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

At Podcast Movement 2023, Jen Matichuk of Memberful and Lisa Laporte of TWiT.tv give creators an inside look at how the long-running tech podcast network TWiT grew its community and revenue by partnering with Memberful. Lisa goes into the hesitations and benefits of launching a paid membership for an established podcast network and how losing 60% of advertisers in the pandemic led TWiT to try subscriptions to diversify revenue Launching simply with ad-free content and a Discord community avoids disrupting their ad-supported audience and starting with 1-2 membership tiers, focusing on delivering promised perks before expanding offerings She shares how their community loves interacting with hosts in Discord, getting ad-free shows, and supporting TWiT's growth TWiT also promotes Club TWiT organically in show ads, social posts, newsletters - without overwhelming non-members Hosts: Jen Matichuk and Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

In a wide-ranging conversation, Leo Laporte talks with Dr. George Church about the history and future of genome sequencing. Dr. Church explains why he is very excited about how they made an organism resistant to all viruses- both known and unknown. They also talk about: How Dr. Church made sequencing affordable (from $3BN to $600) Where are we on sequencing the entire human genome, and why would we even want to? How close are we to reversing aging? Should we use gene therapy to double the human lifespan? Why genetically engineering cold-resistant elephants could be important for climate change, and what about ultimately bringing back the Mammoth? He explains the difference between the hype and reality of CRISPR sequencing, synthesis, and delivery What are the privacy concerns about companies sharing your genome? They discuss the controversy and benefit of reconstructing old viruses like the 1918 flu and even inventing new viruses. Dr. Church is a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and a pioneer in personal genetics. He is credited with developing the first methods for sequencing the first genome and also the CRISPR technology. He created several companies, including Nebula Genomics and Veritas Genetics. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Dr. George Church Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez returns to talk with Leo Laporte about the second book in his 'Delta-v' novel series, 'Critical Mass,' where a group of pioneering astropreneurs must overcome never-before-attempted engineering challenges to rescue colleagues stranded at a distant asteroid—kicking off a new space race in which Earth's climate crisis could well hang in the balance. Get 'Critical Mass': https://amzn.to/3Yjb9xu Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Daniel Suarez Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Writer/activist Cory Doctorow and scholar Rebecca Giblin join Leo Laporte to talk about their latest book Chokepoint Capitalism: How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back. They argue that we're in a new era of "chokepoint capitalism," with exploitative businesses creating insurmountable barriers to competition that enable them to capture value that should rightfully go to others. Get "Chokepoint Capitalism": https://chokepointcapitalism.com Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Tripp Mickle joins Leo Laporte to discuss his new book, "After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul". They discuss the shift in Apple's dynamic and approach to products after the passing of Steve Jobs from a company of innovation with Jony Ive, to a company of efficiency under Tim Cook. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Tripp Mickle Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Amy Webb joins Leo Laporte to discuss her new book, "The Genesis Machine." Webb explains synthetic biology, tells the story of golden rice, and shares a glimpse of the future and the changes we can expect. Get "The Genesis Machine": https://amzn.to/3BC7K2t Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Amy Webb Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Leo Laporte interviews Andy Weir, author of "The Martian," about his new book, "Project Hail Mary." The discussion starts out spoiler-free with a chat about making the book into a film, how Andy Weir approached writing this book, and the time he confused Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling. After a loud and apparent spoiler warning (at 32:04), the two continue their chat by discussing "Project Hail Mary" in depth. Weir shares a bit about the science behind the book, the characters he's created, and other stories he's working on. Project Hail Mary: https://amzn.to/3hLcStp The Martian: https://amzn.to/3v9LUiU Artemis: https://amzn.to/3vahYDf Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Andy Weir Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Get insight into attack scenarios that are gaining in popularity and how you can protect your employees and your organization from falling victim. This Special TWiT Event will bring together top security experts and IT professionals to discuss cyber threats from two perspectives - Attackers and Defenders. Sponsored by LastPass and hosted by Leo Laporte, with panelists Bruce Schneier, Brian Chee, Gerry Beuchelt, and Robert Ballecer, SJ. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Bruce Schneier, Gerald Beuchelt, Brian Chee, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

A look at how business will change when the world gets back to normal. Customers will have formed new habits. New brands will rise; others will fall. The ways we work and play will be fundamentally different. This TWiT Event, sponsored by ITProTV and hosted by Leo Laporte, with panelists Amy Webb, Steve Gibson, and Don Pezet, will help listeners better understand what to expect and how to prepare for the new normal after COVID-19. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amy Webb, Don Pezet, and Steve Gibson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30

New threat vectors, contact tracing, and digital identity. The new decade, along with Covid19, brings new risk in digital security. Digital identity is among the highest concerns for thought leaders in the cybersecurity world. On this special live event, our panelists dive deep into how these new risks will impact digital identity for businesses and individuals alike. They discuss new threat vectors and how to prevent them, how the role of remote work affects security, and what we can expect next. Host: Leo Laporte Co-Hosts: Steve Gibson, Gerald Beuchelt, and Andrew Keen Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

Leo Laporte and three veterans in the tech industry take part in a panel discussion hosted by World Wide Technology. They discuss the future of the cloud and each panelist brings their own unique knowledge. This panel answers all your questions about data storage, streaming, and redundancy in the cloud. They dive deep discussing the difference between cloud solutions and answer how to build teams to support the evolution of the cloud as well as how to make sure that we make a positive global impact with the new cloud tech that is inevitable. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, Alex Lindsay, and Mike Dorosh Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Sponsor: wwt.com/twit

Ant Pruitt & Leo Laporte's Excellent CES Adventure continues: Canon's EOS 1DX Mark III an EOS M200 Latest TVs from LG, TCL, Hisense, Tonka, and Samsung Sony's eye-sensing light field display and VISION-S prototype EV LG's Indoor Gardening Home Appliance Samsung's NEON Artificial Humans Delta's Sarcos Guardian XO exoskeleton SmartyKit's DIY Apple I no-solder replica kit Fresco's 'Keurig' for Olive Oil, the EVA mini Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt Guest: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events.

Ant Pruitt & Leo Laporte's Excellent CES Adventure continues: Folding Phones: Mate X/Galaxy Fold/FlexPai Panasonic's Lumix S1H mirrorless Camera & AG-CX10 4K streaming camcorder Robots from Pudu, Varram, Hobot, Unitree, Promobot, Cabot, Omron, Torooc Autel's Evo II 8K drone NXP Semiconductors' IoT and automotive tech AEye's artificial perception system for autonomous vehicles Audi's E-Tron Sportback and future tech Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt Guest: Sam Abuelsamid Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events.

Ant Pruitt & Leo Laporte's Excellent Adventure at CES continues exploring showstoppers an invitation-only media reception with day of releases and off-market products. Experience the best of 2020 CES with Showstoppers. Products Seen: Pix Backpack HP Elite Dragonfly HP Envy 32 All-in-One HP S430c Curved Ultrawide Monitor HP Spectre X360 15 MysteryVibe Wacom One Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt Guest: Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events.

Ant Puritt & Leo Laporte's Excellent CES Adventure kicks off with a showcase of the newest tech gadgets at Pepcom's Digital Experience! 2020 in Las Vegas. Products: Charmin: Rollbot Zagg Brands: Flye Sport Rush Segway: Ninebot Nikon: Nikon Z6 Beddr: Sleep Tuner Nurvv Run Flo by Moen   U by Moen Smart Faucet Sentons: SurfaceWave Mobile Niu: Mopsport Matrix: Juno Chiller Neofect: Smart Glove, Smart Balance ForwardX: Ovis Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ant Pruitt Guests: Dick DeBartolo, Chad (OMGchad) Johnson, Jason Hiner, Scott Wilkinson, Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Lory Gil, and Roger Chang Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events.

Steve Gibson discusses the history of online identity authentication, and what lead him to develop SQRL: Simple, Quick, Reliable Login. SQRL is a straightforward and elegant solution to the problems and challenges related to online identity authentication. Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

TWiT Events is your window to the best tech events in the world. Whether it's the hottest announcements from CES or the latest security tech, TWiT Events is there. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-events.