Abrar Al-Heeti

This week's episode confronts the mounting legal battles over addictive social apps, questioning whether court rulings should reshape Instagram and YouTube's design. Explore the heated clash between user autonomy, scientific uncertainty, and the next wave of regulation. NASA: Artemis II Artemis II Live Tracker – Real-Time Orion Spacecraft Position, Speed & Trajectory NASA did eventually solve Artemis II's Outlook glitch How many products does Microsoft have named 'Copilot'? I mapped every one Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S. Claude Code's Source Didn't Leak. It Was Already Public for Years. | AfterPack Blog Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra OpenAI acquires popular tech talk show for 'low hundreds of millions' The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive After 16 Years and $8 Billion, the Military's New GPS Software Still Doesn't Work - Slashdot Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons Iranian missile blitz takes down AWS data centers in Bahrain and Dubai — Amazon reportedly declares "hard down" status for multiple zones Iran's hackers go to war Breaking down the government's bizarre router ban How to turn anything into a router You Can't Defeat the Robots!': Baseball's AI Strike Zone Is Must-Watch Television Tech Companies Are Trying To Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair Law - Slashdot Delta to Tap Amazon Satellite-Internet Service for In-Flight Wi-Fi The IBM scientist who rewrote the rules of information just won computing's highest prize Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones ZomboCom was stolen by hacker, put up for sale, and has now been... Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Patrick Beja , Abrar Al-Heeti , and Iain Thomson 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: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT rippling.com/twit <a hre

This week's episode confronts the mounting legal battles over addictive social apps, questioning whether court rulings should reshape Instagram and YouTube's design. Explore the heated clash between user autonomy, scientific uncertainty, and the next wave of regulation. NASA: Artemis II Artemis II Live Tracker – Real-Time Orion Spacecraft Position, Speed & Trajectory NASA did eventually solve Artemis II's Outlook glitch How many products does Microsoft have named 'Copilot'? I mapped every one Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S. Claude Code's Source Didn't Leak. It Was Already Public for Years. | AfterPack Blog Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra OpenAI acquires popular tech talk show for 'low hundreds of millions' The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive After 16 Years and $8 Billion, the Military's New GPS Software Still Doesn't Work - Slashdot Why the Pentagon loves Xbox controllers for laser weapons Iranian missile blitz takes down AWS data centers in Bahrain and Dubai — Amazon reportedly declares "hard down" status for multiple zones Iran's hackers go to war Breaking down the government's bizarre router ban How to turn anything into a router You Can't Defeat the Robots!': Baseball's AI Strike Zone Is Must-Watch Television Tech Companies Are Trying To Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair Law - Slashdot Delta to Tap Amazon Satellite-Internet Service for In-Flight Wi-Fi The IBM scientist who rewrote the rules of information just won computing's highest prize Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones ZomboCom was stolen by hacker, put up for sale, and has now been... Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Patrick Beja , Abrar Al-Heeti , and Iain Thomson 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: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT rippling.com/twit <a hre

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 <a href="http://zscaler.com/security"

Join me for episode 425 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile . In this episode, we compare Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo's Find N5 cameras, review Aurzen's Zip projector, and discuss a bunch of new phones -- including Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro, the OnePlus 13T, Vivo's X200 Ultra, Motorola's Edge 60 series, and Nubia's Z70S Ultra. We also cover the latest news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Apple, Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, and RedMagic... Fun! Episode Links - Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl - Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/ - Support the podcast with Mint Mobile (affiliate link): https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech - Myriam Joire (host): https://www.threads.com/@tnkgrl - Abrar Al-Heeti: https://www.threads.com/@abraralheeti - Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Oppo Find N5 camera comparison: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/pixel-9-pro-fold-vs-oppo-find-n5-camera-comparison-which-takes-better-pictures/ - Google Pixel 10 series might support PWM dimming: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel/potential-display-dimming-update-for-google-pixel-devices - Apple iPhone 17 rumors rundown: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-17-all-the-rumors-from-a-slim-air-model-to-a-camera-redesign/ - Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Tab Active 5 Pro: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-newest-phone-is-built-to-take-a-beating/ - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge camera specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edges_main_and_ultrawide_cameras_revealed-news-67606.php - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch timeline leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edges_entire_launch_timeline_leaks_heres_what_to_expect-news-67526.php - Aurzen Zip projector: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-fell-in-love-with-this-tiny-foldable-projector-and-you-can-finally-buy-it/ - Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_phone_2_pro_announced_with_50mp_tele_and_8mp_uw_cameras_nfc_and_addon_lenses-news-67567.php - Nothing CMF Buds 2 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/cmf_buds_2_buds_2a_and_buds_2_plus_arrive_all_with_anc_and_ip_ratings-news-67570.php - OnePlus 13T/13s: <a href="https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13t_debuts_with_63_oled_snapdragon_elite_and_6260mah

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to break down the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into the Justice Department’s push to break up Google’s monopoly, Apple quietly dropping "Available Now" from its AI promises, and Airbnb’s long-overdue transparency on hidden fees. Plus, they explore how ChatGPT is reshaping search engines and reflect on Zuckerberg’s near-miss decision to spin off Instagram. It’s a fast-paced tour through tech’s latest headlines, big moves, and what it all means for consumers.

Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET joins Dave to unpack the week’s biggest tech stories. They dive into reports that OpenAI may launch its own social network to rival Meta and X, possibly reshaping search and content discovery. They also explore the potential impact of looming tariffs on smartphones and laptops—should you upgrade now?—and break down how Apple’s “synthetic data” claims to protect user privacy while training AI. Plus, a Harry Potter pitstop in Chicago! A fast-paced, insightful tech roundup.

In this week's tech update, Abraar Al-Heeti from CNET joins the show to discuss Amazon's new Alexa Plus, which brings generative AI capabilities to older Echo devices, making them smarter without requiring new hardware. We also dive into Apple's potential Google Gemini integration, giving iPhone users more AI-powered search options, and how Safari can be set to prioritize ChatGPT over Google search for those looking to break free from Google's ecosystem. Finally, we explore Instagram's latest DM features, including message translations, scheduled messages, and pinned chats, making it a more powerful messaging hub. Plus, an early look at NVIDIA's stock performance and its impact on the broader tech industry.