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60 min

S4 · E1 · 6 jan. 2018

iMac Pro is Here! Aflevering 1

New iMac Pro, Meltdown and Spectre explained, biohacker Josiah Zayner, and more.

60 min

S4 · E2 · 13 jan. 2018

CES 2018 Aflevering 2

Navigate with 3 words, CES 2018, Files Go by Google, iPhone X cases, and more.

60 min

S4 · E3 · 20 jan. 2018

Snowden's Security App Aflevering 3

Snowden's Security App, InSpectre explained

60 min

S4 · E4 · 27 jan. 2018

Blockchain Explained Aflevering 4

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, January 27, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton: - Do you know what Blockchain is, what it can do, and why it's all the rage? We have two experts here to help explain: Eric Cole Ph.D., former Technical Director for the C.I.A., and served on Cybersecurity Commission; and Kevin Quennesson an AI and Blockchain expert, formerly at Twitter's AI group Twitter Cortex. - Which is better, Siri or Google Assistant? In our #TWiTSwitch 2018, Megan Morrone and Jason Howell put them to the test in a battle to answer questions! - Leo shows us Canary, a device that thwarts attackers on your network. - Megan has a review of the Apollo Personal Cloud system. Find out if it is right for you. - Are NUC's powerful enough for some heavy hitting programs like AutoCAD and Photoshop? We'll answer this in Call for Help.

60 min

S4 · E5 · 3 feb. 2018

Lidar Reveals Ancient Cities Aflevering 5

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, February 3, 2018 with Leo Laporte and Florence Ion: - Now you can see the ruins under the trees! Archeologist and National Geographic Explorer Thomas Garrison and his team used LIDAR to scan hundreds of square miles of Guatemalan jungle and discovered thousands of new Mayan structures, roads, buildings, and reservoirs. - California is taking Net Neutrality into its own hands and upsetting the FCC. Our legal expert Denise Howell from ""This Week in Law"" joins us to discuss the ramifications. - Did you know it is the 20th Anniversary of Open Source! Joining us Simon Phipps from the FOSDEM 2018 Open Source conference in Brussels. - Megan Morrone wants to helps solve the problem of finding the keyboard that's right for you and your iPad. - You can call it an Apple Watch knock-off but Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ has some nice things to say about the WeLoop Hey 3S GPS Smartwatch. - In Call for Help, we'll help consolidate your photos on multiple machines. Plus, Flo answers some Android questions in the Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E6 · 10 feb. 2018

Apple HomePod Smart Speaker Showdown Aflevering 6

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, February 10, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: - Apple's HomePod launched this week. We show you how it works and how it stacks up to its competition like Google Home Max, Sonos One, Amazon Echo Show, and the Harman Kardon Invoke. - The #TWiTSwitch continues as Megan Morrone and Jason Howell pit the Apple Watch vs. Android Wear, High School Debate style. - How do you replace your phone's OS if you want a non-Android platform? Find out in our 'Call for Help.' - Jason reviews the Fusion Guitar - a 'smart' electric guitar that has built-in speakers, amp, recorder, and iPhone integration. - Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ shows how to keep your network safe by scanning for open ports with Nmap. - Plus, we answer more Android questions in our 'Mail Bag.' Buy Apple HomePod: https://apple.co/2nQAQGH Buy Google Home Max: http://bit.ly/2EvVFAR Buy Sonos One: http://amzn.to/2id8FOH Buy Amazon Echo Show: http://amzn.to/2nUF6VR Buy Harman Kardon Invoke: http://amzn.to/2nR9a4F Buy Fusion Guitar: http://amzn.to/2nXKAhW

60 min

S4 · E7 · 17 feb. 2018

How Smartphone Photography Works Aflevering 7

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, February 17, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone: - What makes smartphone cameras so good? Rishi Sanyal from DPReview joins us to compare two of the best, the iPhone X and Pixel 2 XL, and discuss computational photography. - So many gadgets, where to charge them? Megan has a docking station problem, so we try out several charging stations to see what works, what's the best, and what you need to know to build your own. - Back in 2015 on show #11, we saw amazing images of Pluto from The New Horizons spacecraft. Now the craft just sent back some record-breaking pictures. Megan talks with researcher Simon Porter about the farthest images ever made from Earth and what is in the future for the mission. - Jason Howell has some tips for using the new features in the DuckDuckGo privacy search engine app for Android. - In Call for Help, we find a way to separate your work from personal photos on the iPhone.

60 min

S4 · E8 · 24 feb. 2018

Farmers Turned Hackers and the Right to Repair Aflevering 8

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, February 24, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: - Why have some farmers turned to hacking to fix their tractors? Jason Koebler from Motherboard talked to several farmers who are doing just this, and it all boils down to the "right to repair." Kelsea Weber from iFixit updates us on what is happening with this movement on the state and federal level. - Jason Howell has a review of the new professional audio controller for musicians, the Universal Audio Arrow. - Would you use a bot to lower your bills? Megan Morrone shows us Trim. - We have two Calls for Help. One on setting up a smart speaker to make phone calls. The second, we'll try to solve a cellular signal problem on 80 acres of land! - Plus in the Mail Bag, we'll answer a Spectre and Meltdown question, and another on Net Neutrality myths.

60 min

S4 · E9 · 3 mrt. 2018

Best Dash Cam Aflevering 9

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 3, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone: - What kind of dash cam should you get? In Call for Help we have a listener who wants to know, so we asked Rik Paul from thewirecutter.com to talk about their reviews of the best dash cams. - Leo just got the new Owl dash camera. Basically, it's a Ring (Sponsor) video doorbell for your car. - Mobile World Congress 2018 wrapped up this week in Barcelona. and Cherlynn Low from Engadget was there. She brings us the highlights including an extensive hands-on with the Samsung S9+ and how it shoots in low light. - Jason Howell reviews the Datally Android app, a mobile data manager that will help you monitor, save, and gain control of your data. - Do you hate going to the gas station, a lot? Megan shows you FILLD, a service that tops off your tank while you work or sleep. Samsung Galaxy S9+ on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2CZMwMo Garmin Dash Cam 65W on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2FbbwSK Magellan 1080P Plus Super HD Dash Camera on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2HYeICS Magellan MIVUE 480D DashCam on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2F9WjVV PAPAGO Car Dash Camera GoSafe 535 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2FaEENO Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2oNDMDX FuelBox Rapid Phone Charging Solution on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2F9nb8y myCharge HubMax Portable Charger on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2Fc0Lj1 Anker PowerCore II 20000 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2FP32S7

60 min

S4 · E10 · 10 mrt. 2018

Capturing the World in 3D Aflevering 10

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 10, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay: - Dan Bracaglia from DPReview joins us to talk about what's new from the large camera show in Japan CP+ 2018, including Canon's AI (Auto Intelligent) flash. Also, he shows us two recently launched mirrorless cameras: the Sony A7 III and Canon ESO M50. - Alex Lindsay and Fred Feickert, of F3 & Associates, show us the different ways to capture the world in 3D, from photogrammetry to LIDAR. - Jason Howell reviews one of the first devices to use the new Bluetooth 5 standard, the Zolo Liberty+ wireless earbuds by Anker. - In our 'Call for Help,' we'll talk podcast production and ways to take live calls. - Megan Morrone reviews a laptop case for her MacBook Pro made of real wood by Toast.

60 min

S4 · E11 · 17 mrt. 2018

Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S9+ Aflevering 11

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 17, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ: - The new Samsung Galaxy S9+ is here, and Leo gives us his review. Plus, Kelsea Weber from iFixit.com joins to tell us what is inside! - This week marked the passing of two men in tech. Physicist Stephen Hawking and hacker Adrian Lamo. - Eko is a company producing and streaming interactive shows and movies, including the remake of the 1983 classic 'War Games.' We chat with Alon Benari, their Chief Creative Officer about how this works and what's in their the pipeline. - Jason Howell and producer Anthony Nielsen take a trip to the World's Fair Nano in San Francisco. - In Call for Help, we talk about ways to check for insecure IoT devices on your network. - In Hot Topics, we talk about how Cambridge Analytica mined 50 million user's data to target American voters, how a city is banning Bitcoin mining, and how Drake broke Twitch.

60 min

S4 · E12 · 24 mrt. 2018

Should You Delete Facebook? Aflevering 12

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 24, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Snell: - As the controversy around Facebook and Cambridge Analytica grows, Cory Doctorow joins us to help sort through this mess and discuss if Facebook or regulation can help fix these privacy issues and whether people should delete their Facebook account. - Leo reviews the new HP ENVY x2. With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, this 2-in-1 is one the first ARM-powered Windows 10 PC to go on sale, with all-day battery life and always-on connectivity with 4G LTE. - Megan Morrone interviews University of North Texas student Anna McKee, first place winner of IBM 's Master of the Mainframe competition, and IBM Director of Community Advocacy and Academic Initiatives Meredith Stowell. - In 'Call for Help,' we'll answer a question about watching over-the-air TV on a Mac. Plus we answer more viewer questions in the 'Mail Bag.'

60 min

S4 · E13 · 31 mrt. 2018

Move in VR Like 'Ready Player One' Aflevering 13

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, March 31, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: - With 'Ready Player One' now in theaters, Jason takes a trip down to SVVR, an organization for VR developers and startups, to talk to the CEO of Infinadeck and try out their omnidirectional treadmill that was featured in the movie 'Ready Player One.' - Leo has the new third-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga and gives his review. - We have two Calls for Help. One about quitting Facebook and privacy and another on how to get the best out of Nuzzel. - Megan Morrone loves her analog Bullet journal. Today she shows us the Moleskine Smart Writing System which uses a the Pen+ Ellipse smartpen to bridge tech and paper. - In our Hot Topics, we discuss the evidence cell phones cause cancer, the controversial memo from one Facebook executive, and how the U.S. is proposing to track visitors social media accounts.

60 min

S4 · E14 · 7 apr. 2018

Early-Warning Earthquake App Aflevering 14

On this episode of The New Screen Savers for Saturday, April 7, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: - What if you got an alert before an earthquake hits? The founder of Early Warning Labs talks about their app QuakeAlert. It can give you up to 30 seconds of warning on your smartphone before you feel the shaking. - Odds are you know about the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Well, there's more! Astrophysicist Chuck Hailey explains how his team found thousands more! - Jason Howell shows us Google Home Hardware Hacks. - It's that time. Megan Morrone shows you how to Spring Cleaning with Tech. - Plus we have a WiFi hotspot question in Call for Help, and we answer more in The Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E15 · 14 apr. 2018

World's First Digital License Plate Aflevering 15

On The New Screen Savers for Saturday, April 14 with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton: - Those stamped metal license plates could be a thing of the past if the folks at Reviver Auto have their way. CEO Neville Boston shows us what their new digital plate, the Rplate Pro can do and when they will be coming to your state. - Patrick recently went to CanJam SoCal, a showcase for the newest headphones. He shares his top picks. - In Call For Help, we answer questions about RAID vs. a large SSD, and Thunderbolt 2 vs. USB 3. - Megan Morrone has a roundup review of the G-Track Pro, Meteor Mic, and Go Mic Mobile microphones from Samson Technologies. - Jason Howell shows us his favorite new features in the Android P Developer Preview. - Plus, we answer more question in the Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E16 · 21 apr. 2018

Nintendo Labo's DIY High Tech Cardboard Toys Aflevering 16

On The New Screen Savers episode 153 on Saturday, April 21, 2018 with Megan Morrone and Jason Howell: The new Nintendo Labo Kits just shipped and we're borrowing Karsten Bondy's kids Zak and Alex to test out the cardboard DIY kits that work with the Switch console. Jason tries on a motion-capture suit that does not require cameras to capture his body's actions. The Xsens system uses wearable sensors. In Call for Help, we'll talk smartphone cameras versus stand-alone cameras. And we bring an expert, Rishi Sanyal from dpreview.com, to join the conversation.

60 min

S4 · E17 · 28 apr. 2018

$1 MacBook Touchscreen Hack Aflevering 17

On The New Screen Savers for April 28, 2018, with Jason Howell and Rich DeMuro: - Everyone is doing it except Apple. Those pesky Mac laptops have no touchscreens. We'll meet Kevin Kwok who can turn your MacBook Pro into a touchscreen for around $1! - There are a lot of tricks out there to learn guitar. What if you could learn chords using light? Jason shows you the Fret Zealot which uses LED lights mounted on the fretboard. - And speaking of light, Megan Morrone shows us the modular smart-light system from Nanoleaf. - We'll answer a Call for Help about choosing the right Android phone, plus there are more of your questions in the Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E18 · 5 mei 2018

High-End PC Gaming on Any Device Aflevering 18

On The New Screen Savers show for Saturday, May 5, 2018, with Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Patrick Norton: After a couple of weeks with the new Caavo smart tv hub, Patrick gives his review. The device controls all your home-theater boxes and also has a voice remote. It promises to make finding shows easier than fumbling for multiple remotes, but it's not cheap. See how it works and if it delivers as promised. Imagine having a high-end gaming system on any device, even a smartphone. We will test-drive the Blade Shadow cloud gaming PC service. All the heavy processing is done in the cloud. Megan Morrone show us the WyzeCam 1080p HD smart home camera that won't break the bank. Jason Howell points out some of the improved features in the new Gmail interface. In Call for Help, Padre and Patrick help a viewer looking to get a new 4K TV.

60 min

S4 · E19 · 12 mei 2018

Happy Third Birthday! Aflevering 19

On The New Screen Savers show recorded on May 16, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Kevin Rose: - It's the third anniversary of this show and it would have been 20 years of ZDTV/Tech TV. Kevin and Leo talk about working for the cable channel and hear from Becky Worley, Patrick Norton, and Megan Morrone. Plus, Martin Sargent makes a surprise visit. - We talk about the big Artificial Intelligence announcements from Google I/O like Duplex. And next year Boston Dynamics will start selling its SpotMini robot. Leo already wants one. - Dale Baskin joins us from DPReview.com to talk 360º photography. We'll find out how the platform is growing and get their recommendations on the latest line of cameras. - So you are interested in buying cryptocurrency but don't know where to start or where to keep it? Kevin Rose shows us some hardware options for your wallet and explains the risks and pitfalls to look out for. - Jason Howell spent the week at Google I/O and brings us his favorite tech from the sandbox tents. - Leo and Kevin answer a Call for Help about finding a good email provider alternative to Gmail. - In the Mail Bag, Leo recommends a wireless security camera.

60 min

S4 · E20 · 19 mei 2018

GDPR Explained Aflevering 20

On The New Screen Savers for Saturday, May 19, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ: - You've seen the barrage of Terms of Service emails in your inbox. So what is GDPR and all the changes that start Friday, May 25th? Danny O'Brien, the International Director at EFF is here to sort this through. - After last week's segment on 360-degree cameras with DPReview.com, Leo bought the new GoPro Fusion camera. He's been playing around with it all week and shares his cautionary review. - Now that summer is around the corner, Megan Morrone has some outdoor gadget picks including speakers, cameras, and a jumpstarting-car-washing kit. - WiFi is a must when you travel. Leo took the Skyroam Solis 4G LTE WiFi hotspot and power bank with him to Japan, and we'll find out how well it worked and if he recommends the device. - Jason Howell shows us a midi controller in the form factor of a guitar, Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1. GoPro Fusion on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Iwv0H8 iLive Platinum on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rXzHhQ Reolink Argus 2 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LenCh6 Skyroam Solis on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lg9bZV Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IuwwcB Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2kb41SV ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ISIPiw Monoprice Maker Select Plus on Amazon https://amzn.to/2KCHV6O

60 min

S4 · E21 · 26 mei 2018

Is Your Echo Snooping? Aflevering 21

On The New Screen Savers Episode 158 for May 26, 2018 with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone: - Did you hear about the Amazon Echo eavesdropping scandal? A couple says their's secretly recorded a private conversation and then sent it to a friend! Amazon has responded, we'll show you what happened and how to change the settings to secure your device. - Jason Howell reviews the new One Plus 6. Does it offer a premium phone without the sticker-shock? - In Call for Help we'll talk about iCloud Storage devices and the hoops you have to go through to change your Apple ID. - Sam Abuelsamid from Navigant Research and Leo drive the Cadillac 2018 CT6 with the Super Cruise self-driving system. How does it compare to Tesla's AutoPilot?

60 min

S4 · E22 · 2 jun. 2018

'Anti-Social' Media App Privy Aflevering 22

On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 2, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Alex Wilhelm: - The HomePod is now available in stereo and multi-room audio with AirPlay 2. But there's a catch. We show you how it works and if the sound is worth the price. - Are you're looking for an alternative to Facebook or Instagram? Both Guy Kawasaki and Simon Hudson show us their 'anti-social' media app Privy by Cheeze, Inc. - Jason Howell reviews the Lenovo Mirage Solo, the first standalone VR headset with Google Daydream. - And just in time for Father's Day, Megan Morrone has some Father's Day Tech Gift Ideas. - Plus we answer your questions in our Call for Help and Mail Bag. Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2kHAf8s ecobee4 Smart Thermostat on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Hh6l3E Sennheiser CX Sport on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Lgvoqd Catalyst Waterproof Tablet Sleeve on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2JqUyow

60 min

S4 · E23 · 9 jun. 2018

Ancient Organic Matter Found on Mars Aflevering 23

On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 9, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Snell: - Leo and Jason discuss how macOS Mojave is bringing iOS apps to the Mac and other big Apple announcements from WWDC 2018. - Forget the BlackBerry Key2, Planet Computers is bringing the PDA back into the 21st century with the Android-based Gemini. Leo has his review. - NASA's Curiosity rover has found 3 billion-year-old organic matter on Mars. NASA Goddard Astrobiologist Jennifer Eigenbrode joins us to talk about their findings. - Jason Howell reviews the first camera to shoot in Google’s VR180 format, the Lenovo Mirage Camera. This 4K camera shoots photos and video in 180-degree stereoscopic VR. - Did you know that your Amazon Echo saves all your voice data? Megan Morrone shows you how to listen to these recordings and how to delete them. - And Leo and Jason answer a few Mac-centric viewer questions in our Call for Help and Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E24 · 16 jun. 2018

DreamWorld's $400 AR Headset DreamGlass Aflevering 24

On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 16, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: - We talk about Fornite on the Nintendo Switch, Cyberpunk 2077, the next-gen Xbox, and more of the biggest video game news from E3 2018 with Engadget's Jessica Conditt. - DreamWorld just launched their $400 2.5K AR headset DreamGlass that tethers to your Android phone or PC. CEO Kevin Zhong joins Leo and Jason to show how they are working to make augmented reality more accessible to the mass market. - Jason reviews the $200 standalone VR headset Oculus Go and shows how it compares to the Google Daydream equivalent, the Lenovo Mirage Solo. - Monoprice is getting into the smart home game with the affordable STITCH Wireless Smart LED Light Bulb and STITCH Wireless Smart Plug. Megan Morrone has her review. - Fr. Robert Ballecer shows you how to make a self-contained, battery powered Raspberry Pi NUC.

60 min

S4 · E25 · 23 jun. 2018

SyncThink - Helping Doctors Diagnose Concussions with Eye-Tracking VR Aflevering 25

On The New Screen Savers recorded on June 23, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Florence Ion: - SyncThink has eye-tracking technology that can help doctors diagnose concussions in under 60 seconds with their modified VR headset. CEO Laura Yecies joins us to show how the EYE-SYNC works and discuss how this technology can be used outside of evaluating brain injuries. - The new Amazon Fire TV Cube is out. Is the dream of a hands-free home theater finally here or is this just an Echo duct taped to a Fire TV? Find out with Leo's review of this smart streaming media player. - Since the GDPR has gone into effect, you now have more power to adjust your online privacy settings. Megan Morrone shows us how on a few popular sites, continuing her 'Digital Cleanse' series. - Google has new a podcast app for Android (again) called Google Podcasts. Is the third time the charm? Jason Howell goes through its features. - Leo and Flo answer your questions about smart home devices, including smart plugs, hubs, and smart security cameras.

60 min

S4 · E26 · 30 jun. 2018

Mini PC with Windows 10 Aflevering 26

On The New Screen Savers with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson recorded on July 30, 2018: - Leo reviews the tiny computer Ockel Sirius A PC with an onboard touchscreen. - Our audio guy, Jason Howell reviews four Bluetooth earphones in four different price-points. - Take a first look at the first tablet to run Chome OS, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Plus, why this tablet might be hard to get. - In Call for Help, we'll answer a question about our favorite email clients. - Megan Morrone takes us inside Instagram's new IGTV to see if it's worth all the hype and why it's not for the 'olds.'

60 min

S4 · E27 · 7 jul. 2018

3D Body Scanning Aflevering 27

On The New Screen Savers with Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay recorded on Saturday, July 7, 2018: - 3D scanning, it used to take super-sophisticated gear, now Alex shows us how you can do it with the iPhone X app Bellus 3D. We also take a look inside the Pixelgun Studio scanning studio RV with a 146 DSLR camera array. - Apple is selling a ball! We see if the Play Impossible Gameball is worth the $100 price tag. - Megan Morrone shows us some of her favorite smart devices in her IoT crib. - If you're hitting the road this summer, Jason Howell has his tech travel picks, including a power pack you could use to club a bear. - We answer some of your questions about video production in our Call for Help and Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E28 · 14 jul. 2018

Help TakeThis.org Fight Depression With New SNES Game Aflevering 28

On The New Screen Savers with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone recorded on Saturday, July 14, 2018: - Megan and Leo discuss the new $399 Surface Go by Microsoft and the MacBook Pro 2018 refresh. - TakeThis.org Co-Founder Russ Pitts tells us how they're working to advocate and educate about mental wellness. Plus, see how they've partnered with indie game developers, Devolver Digital and Mega Cat Studios, on a retro SNES cartridge game called "Fork Parker's Crunch-Out" to help in their mission. - Leo reviews the Nuheara IQbuds Boost. A hearable that gives you control over how you hear the world around you and auto-calibrates to best match your hearing profile. - Want to keep in touch with your kids but aren't ready to give them something like a smartphone? Megan shows how Relay, a phone alternative by Republic Wireless, might be what you're looking for. - Jason Howell reviews the BlackBerry KEY2. Is the new keyboard making a comeback or is it just a throwback?

60 min

S4 · E29 · 21 jul. 2018

New i9 MacBook Pro Can't Take the Heat? Aflevering 29

On The New Screen Savers, with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton recorded on Saturday, July 21, 2018: - The MacBook Pro (2018) is here. Leo and Patrick push its new i9 Intel chip to see if we get the full benefits of the 4.8GHz processor and attach the external Blackmagic eGPU to see if this changes the thermals of the laptop. Also, Mike Wuerthele from AppleInsider tells what they've found in their own tests. - Samantha Lionheart from iFixit shows us the changes to the MacBook Pro's third-gen keyboard with a new anti-dust membrane. - Patrick loves headphones and brought two wireless versions: the Sennheiser HD1 and the Nuraphone that analyses your ears and tailors the sound to your hearing. - In Call for Help, we answer a question about the best uninterruptible power supplies‎ (UPS). - Jason Howell reviews the Motorola Moto Z3 Play. - In the Mail Bag, find out which routers and loudspeakers Leo and Patrick recommend.

60 min

S4 · E30 · 28 jul. 2018

Drinkbots Gone Wild Aflevering 30

On The New Screen Savers with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell recorded on Saturday, July 28, 2018: - eyecandylab develops tech to bring AR experiences to TV programming. Co-Founder Robin Sho Moser joins via Skype to talk about their platform augment.tv and its US debut on Nickelodeon. - Do you like robots? How about a well-crafted drink? Well, throw that in a Venn diagram and you end up with drinkbots. We show you a bit of DNA Lounge's fifth annual Cocktail Robotics Grand Challenge here in SF, and we meet Dr. Bombay (Samuel Coniglio), Kiki Jewell, and Katherine Becvar, the makers of the TikiTron in-studio. Their drinkbot uses several Raspberry Pi 3s, 12 peristaltic pumps, Adafruit DC & Stepper Motor HATs, and requires a sacrifice. - Megan Morrone gives her review of the Amazon Cloud Cam security camera that works with Alexa. - Jason reviews the first Chrome OS tablet, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 after spending several weeks with it. - Leo and Jason also talk about why New York is kicking Spectrum internet out of the state. Plus, the details behind the ACLU's test of Amazon's facial recognition system.

60 min

S4 · E31 · 4 aug. 2018

Hands-On With Microsoft Surface Go and Lenovo Smart Display Aflevering 31

On The New Screen Savers show recorded on Saturday, August 4, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone: - Leo just got Microsoft's Surface Go and gives his initial impressions of the 10" tablet, its keyboard, pen, and mouse. - Megan shows off the new Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant, goes through its features and sees how it stacks up against the Echo Show. - Last week, Jason Howell and Leo had some fun with robots making cocktails, but not all robots are fantastic. This week, Jason shows you how to fight back against the robocall uprising. - In our Call for Help, we help Blaine from Chattanooga with the basics of setting up a smart home in the iOS ecosystem.

60 min

S4 · E32 · 11 aug. 2018

Hands-On with Hisense's 100-inch 4K Laser TV Aflevering 32

On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, August 11, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Robert Heron: - Engadget reviews editor Cherlynn Low gives her hands-on impressions of the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note9. - We cleared up some wall space and had the folks from Hisense mount their 100" 4K Ultra HD Smart Laser TV. This short throw laser projector and ambient light rejecting screen come with a monster price tag of $9K. Robert gives us his professional take on the picture and sound quality from the two built-in Harman Kardon speakers and a wireless subwoofer. - The new Razer Blade laptop claims to be the world’s smallest 15.6" gaming laptop. It's a lot thinner than the typical gaming laptop but can it keep cool? - Jason Howell, our Android expert, gives us a run-through of all the new stuff on the just-released Android Pie OS. - Megan Morrone wants you to get a good night's sleep. She shows some gadgets for reading, listening, and breathing in bed. - And in Call for Help and Mail Bag, Robert answers some of your home theater questions.

60 min

S4 · E33 · 18 aug. 2018

Industry Tech - AR Headsets & Security Robots Aflevering 33

Category: Help & How To On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, August 18, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay: - RealWear co-founder and CEO Andy Lowery show us their rugged, hands-free, and head-mounted Android computers, the HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1, that are designed for heavy industry. - Autonomous security robot Knightscope K5 patrols TWiT Studio as we speak to co-founder and Chief Client Officer Stacy Dean Stephens about how they're eyeing to cut America’s trillion-dollar crime problem in half. - Fortnite is now on Android, but Epic Games chose to bypass the Google Play Store and to install it you need to allow 'unknown sources.' Jason Howell explains how and what this means for your Android device. - Speaking of Fortnite, looking to bring down your ping time? Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ reviews of the NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk Pro Router made specifically for gaming. - Apple and Blackmagic Design collaborated on an eGPU to pair with the new MacBook Pro, but that's not the only option if you're looking for a boost. Razer has their Core X which also works with Macs. We put the two head-to-head.

60 min

S4 · E34 · 25 aug. 2018

Internet Controlled Robots on LetsRobot.tv Aflevering 34

On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, August 25, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: - Nikon officially entered the mirrorless camera arena with the unveiling of the Z7 and Z6. DPReview Science Editor Rishi Sanyal joins to give his hands-on impressions. - Jillian Ogle, Founder and CEO of Let's Robot, joins to show off her live streaming platform where anyone can take control of other people's homebrewed robots over the internet. - Jason gives his take on two phones: a first look at the Samsung Galaxy Note9 and his review of the Verizon exclusive Moto Z3 which is aiming to be the first to 5G with a future Moto Mod. - Megan Morrone chat's with former Apple engineer, and author of "Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs,” Ken Kocienda about how he came to be the head engineer on the original iPhone keyboard.

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S4 · E35 · 1 sep. 2018

Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Note9 Aflevering 35

On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, September 1, 2018, with Jason Howell and Patrick Norton: - Jason and Patrick discuss Google's 'rigged' search, California passing a strong net neutrality bill, and 8K TVs at IFA 2018. - Jason has put the Samsung Galaxy Note9 flagship Android phone through its paces and gives his full review. - Patrick has been testing the Andrew Jones-designed ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speakers. He'll let you how it stacks up to the original Debut series and dives into some home theater speaker basics. - We continue our home theater speaker talk in our 'Call for Help.' Is there any way to keep the noise down to be a better neighbor? - Megan Morrone and Navigant Research Senior Analyst Sam Abuelsamid take the hydrogen-powered 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell for a ride.

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S4 · E36 · 8 sep. 2018

Skydio's AI-Powered Self-Flying 4K Drone Aflevering 36

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with Megan Morrone and Alex Lindsay: - FCC chairman Ajit Pai is suggesting “new transparency obligations” for web giants like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. Ars Technica Senior IT Reporter Jon Brodkin joins Megan and Alex to discuss. - Jason Howell takes the Skydio R1, a drone that flies and shoots 4K video all on its own using AI and computer vision, out for a spin with CEO Adam Bry. - Alex shows some of his geeky cooking gadgets that will make your life easier. - And we talk data recovery on macOS and answer more of your questions in our Call for Help and Mail Bag.

60 min

S4 · E37 · 15 sep. 2018

Hands-On With Canon EOS R Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Aflevering 37

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 15, 2018, with Megan Morrone and Rich DeMuro: - Apple unveiled the new iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone XR, and Apple Watch 4. Rich was at the special event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino and gives his initial thoughts. - Canon joins the full-frame mirrorless bandwagon with the Canon EOS R. Richard Butler of DPReview.com gives his hands-on impressions and how it compares to the recently introduced Nikon Z-Series. - RoBhat Labs co-founders Ash Bhat and Rohan Phadte show their set of tools to help protect you from fake news, the latest being a browser extension that can spot a misleading or photoshopped image using machine learning. - Megan shows how you can get a smart home theater with Polk's Command Bar soundbar with Alexa built-in.

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S4 · E38 · 22 sep. 2018

Hands-On With the iPhone XS Max Aflevering 38

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 22, 2018, with Jason Howell and Rich DeMuro: - Jason and Rich discuss Amazon's surprise Echo event where they announced 70 new products including new Echo speakers, an in-car Echo device, and a microwave. - Jason tours the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment in Oakland, California. The MADE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of video game history where you can play anything from the Atari 2600 to the Wii U and learn about game development. - Apple's new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are now available. Rich has had some hands-on experience for the last few days and gives his first impressions. - Megan Morrone takes a look at the sleek-looking GLAS smart thermostat by Johnson Controls. It's powered by Microsoft's Cortana, but can also be controlled by Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.

60 min

S4 · E39 · 29 sep. 2018

Apple Watch 4 & macOS Mojave Reviewed Aflevering 39

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 29, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ: - Leo and Robert discuss Facebook's user data breach, Elon Musk resigning as Tesla’s board chairman, and Oculus' new Quest wireless VR headset. = Apple's macOS Mojave was released this week, adding new features like Dark Mode and iOS apps. Andrew Cunningham of Ars Technica explains why he thinks this is one of the Mac's best update in years. - Jason Howell jumps into a vertical wind tunnel with a VR headset to try out iFLY's indoor skydiving virtual reality experience. - The new Apple Watch Series 4 brings the first major redesign since its debut, featuring a larger display, electrocardiogram, Walkie-Talkie, and more. Leo gives his review. - Florence Ion gives a round-up of her favorite DIY smart security systems including SimpliSafe, Abode Essentials, and Ooma.

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S4 · E40 · 6 okt. 2018

Hisense's New 100-Inch 4K Dual Color Laser TV Aflevering 40

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Scott Wilkinson: - Leo and Scott discuss Bloomberg's bombshell story claiming that China had spy chips embedded in data centers of Apple and Amazon, which the companies deny taking place. - Oura Ring is wearable that tracks your sleep and activity levels. Oura CEO Harpreet Singh Rai joins to tell us how it works and why tracking sleep is so important in helping one to better understand their body. - Hisense launched new models in their Laser TV line at CEDIA 2018, which uses a dual-laser system to add support for Wide Color Gamut in their ultra short throw 4K projectors. Scott gives his thoughts on the 100" L10E 4K Dual Color Laser TV. - Scott also gives a first look at the new Vizio Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos and talks about how the new surround sound format works to give you the sense of 3D audio. - Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica shows Jason Howell how to overclock a gaming PC with software like MSI Afterburner.

60 min

S4 · E41 · 13 okt. 2018

Hands-On With Magic Leap's AR Headset Aflevering 41

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 13, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone: - Leo and Megan discuss the week's new product announcements from Facebook and Google, including Portal from Facebook and Google's Home Hub, Pixel Slate, and Pixel 3. - DPReview Science Editor Rishi gives a behind-the-sense look at the tech driving the Pixel 3's camera for its new features like Super Res Zoom and Night Sight. - Leo tries out the Magic Leap One Creator Edition AR headset with XEODesign Founder Nicole Lazzaro, who has spent some time developing for the mixed reality, spatial computing platform. - Jason Howell gives a first look at Sony's new flagship phone the Xperia XZ3.

60 min

S4 · E42 · 20 okt. 2018

Pixel 3 XL Hands-On Aflevering 42

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 20, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: - Leo and Iain discuss Apple's upcoming October event and what could be announced, Apple CEO Tim Cook calling for the retraction of Bloomberg's Chinese spy chip story, and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's passing. - Leo gives his hands-on review of Google's new flagship Android phone, the Pixel 3 XL, putting the camera to the test on the streets of San Francisco. - Purism, the maker of privacy, security, and freedom-focused devices, just launched the Librem Key, a USB security token that also can detect if someone tampered with your computer. Purism's Chief Security Officer Kyle Rankin joins to show how it all works. - NETGEAR Orbi, Wirecutter's pick for best Wi-Fi mesh-networking kit, is adding a new product in its lineup. The Orbi Voice combines a mesh Wi-Fi extender with Harman Kardon speakers and Amazon Alexa smarts. Megan Morrone gives her review.

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S4 · E43 · 27 okt. 2018

Hands-On With the iPhone XR and Google Home Hub Aflevering 43

On 'he New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, October 27, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Aaron Newcomb: - Leo and Aaron discuss the new copyright ruling that protects the right to repair for some gadgets, whether could China spy on President Trump's iPhone, and a piece of art made by AI that sold for $432,500. - Leo gives his hands-on first look at iPhone XR and lets you know why it might be the one to pick over the more pricey iPhone XS and XS Max. - Aaron and Leo answer some of your questions about Makerspaces, detecting Wi-Fi problems, and making a DIY music streaming server. - Leo reviews the new Google Home Hub, which combines the functionality of the Google Assistant, a smart home controller, and a digital picture frame that automatically picks your best and latest photos. - If you haven't gotten around to decorating for Halloween, Megan Morrone shows you how instantly creepify your home if you have some Philips Hue smart lights.

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S4 · E44 · 3 nov. 2018

Can Helium Break Your iPhone? Aflevering 44

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, November 3, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton: - Leo and Patrick discuss how passcodes are protected under the Fifth Amendment; and the new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini that was announced at Apple's October event. - Apparently, iPhones can be rendered useless by helium so Leo tries to drown his iPhone XR with a balloon while talking to iFixit co-founder Kyle Wiens, who has done tests of their own and explains what causes it to happen. - Patrick reviews Caavo's 2nd-gen Control Center which unifies your home theater with a voice-activated universal remote. - Leo gives his review for two Acer laptops. One is 'the world's thinnest notebook,' the Swift 7; and the other is a large 15" Chrome OS 2-in-1, the Chromebook Spin 15. - OnePlus continues to push the envelope in getting flagship features in an affordable phone with the OnePlus 6T. Jason Howell gives his review.

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S4 · E45 · 10 nov. 2018

Apple's New iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini Aflevering 45

On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, November 10, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Snell: - Leo and Jason discuss Samsung's unveiling of its first foldable phone and other hot topics. - We have all the new products Apple announced last week starting with the completely redesigned iPad Pro which features an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, FaceID, the A12X Bionic chip that rivals the power of most PCs, a USB-C port, the new Apple Pencil, and more. - Leo and Jason also give their take on the new thinner and lighter MacBook Air that adds Retina display, Touch ID, and a Force Touch trackpad to the popular ultrabook. - Leo also compares the MacBook Air to a similarly priced Windows ultrabook, the Huawei MateBook X Pro, packing features an edge-to-edge display, 8th-gen Intel Core i7, and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU. - Jason Snell gives his review for the new Mac mini which hasn't had a major update in 4 years, greatly increasing its performance with quad or 6-core Intel processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and a fast SSD up to 2TB. - RED, a leading maker of digital cinema cameras, entered the Android market with the Hydrogen One which features a 3D holographic display. Jason Howell gives his review.

60 min

S4 · E46 · 17 nov. 2018

Alex's Holiday Guide Aflevering 46

On The New Screen Savers for November 17, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay: - With the holidays just right around the corner, we'll feature gift ideas from our co-hosts. On today's show, Alex recommends the Hestan Cue smart cooking system, Leatherman Tread Bracelet, BaoFeng BF-888S Two Way Radio, Arduino Kits, and something every geek should have, a label maker. - Leo and Alex discuss Elon Musk's plan to launch thousands of internet satellites into orbit, and they remember Bill Godbout and Stan Lee. - Anki just released their new home robot the Vector. Powered by AI, this little guy can detect your face, talk, and play games with to you. Megan Morrone gives her review. - Google is rolling out the new camera feature Night Sight for the Pixel 3 which lets you take sharp, bright photos in very low light situations. Jason Howell shows you how it works. - We'll answer email questions on great ways to record audio in the field and which computers and programs are best for editing video.

60 min

S4 · E47 · 24 nov. 2018

Fly like Iron Man with Gravity's $440K Jet Suit Aflevering 47

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, November 24, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Florence Ion: - Leo and Florence discuss how shoppers used smartphones to spent $1B on Thanksgiving and how the U.S. government is asking allies to stop using Huawei telecommunications equipment. - Aerospace engineer Dr. Angelo Grubisic takes to the sky with the world's fastest jet suit as the Director of Flight Training for Gravity Industries. He joins to discuss human flight with the 1,050 horsepower Daedalus jet suit invented by Richard Browning. - We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Flo's Picks for Android phones with the Pixel 3, Galaxy Note9, and OnePlus 6T; and smart displays with the Google Home Hub, Lenovo Smart Display, and JBL Link View. - Leo gives his thoughts on the new Portals by Facebook for hands-free video calling. It features a smart camera that follows you around the room, Alexa built-in, and a large touchscreen display. - Jason Howell reviews the Acer Chromebook 13. This Chrome OS business-class notebook features up to an Intel Core i7 at an affordable price. Products mentioned: - Google Pixel 3: http://bit.ly/2P0Rbnh - Samsung Galaxy Note9: https://amzn.to/2DQqYGD - OnePlus 6T: https://www.oneplus.com/6t - Google Home Hub: https://bhpho.to/2Jm7I3Q - Lenovo Smart Display: https://bhpho.to/2r0zF98 - JBL Link View: https://amzn.to/2DDQCxI - Amazon Echo Show: https://amzn.to/2PGOHPY - Portal Plus from Facebook: https://amzn.to/2Qcw1XM - Acer Chromebook Spin 13: https://amzn.to/2BvfXIw - Philips Hue White Outdoor Smart Bulbs: https://amzn.to/2BvQHle - Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Smart Spot Light: https://amzn.to/2Bv9FbN - Philips Hue Ludere Outdoor Security Light: https://amzn.to/2r58qdk

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S4 · E48 · 1 dec. 2018

temi - The Personal Robot Assistant for Your Home Aflevering 48

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 1, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: - Leo and Iain discuss Marriott's massive breach of 500 million customer's data, CRISPR-edited babies, and NASA’s InSight lander on Mars. - Danny Isserles from temi shows off their personal robot that can autonomously follow you around your home or office as your digital assistant or telepresence robot. - We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Iain's picks, including phone cases, gadget toolkits, power banks, and UPSs. - Plus a bonus Gift Guide from Ars Technica's Sam Machkovec with the best multi-platform video games. - We answer some of your questions like how to protect someone's aunt who keeps letting "Microsoft" remote in to fix her laptop.

60 min

S4 · E49 · 8 dec. 2018

Hands-On with the Google Pixel Slate Chrome OS Tablet Aflevering 49

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 8, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: - Leo and Jason discuss Canada's arrest of a Huawei exec, Australia’s anti-encryption law, Google shutting down Allo, and Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 855 SOC. - Jason reviews the Google Pixel Slate. This premium Chrome OS tablet features a 12.3” Molecular Display and starts at $599. - We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Jason's picks for high-end headphones from Monolith by Monoprice and HIFIMAN; and gaming headsets and other video game accessories. - Sam Machkovech shows how you can play your old-school Super Nintendo game cartridges in 1080p goodness with the Analogue Super Nt. - Is it possible to transfer to a new Google account and keep all your data? Find out in our mailbag.

60 min

S4 · E50 · 15 dec. 2018

Take Back Control of Your Email With the Helm Personal Server Aflevering 50

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 15, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Scott Bourne: - Leo and Scott discuss the continuing Chinese espionage story, Facebook's new data breach of their user's photos, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee. - Helm wants you to take back control of your email with a personal server for your home. Co-founder and CEO Giri Sreenivas joins us to show how the Helm works, its simple setup process, and how it keeps your data safe. - Scott gives us a look at Skylum Software's upcoming update to their photo editing app Luminar 2018 with Luminar 3, adding new features like Libraries to automatically organizes your images and more editing tools powered by AI. - We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Scott's picks for photographers of any level. - Leo gives us a first look at a couple of electric bikes, Rad Power Bikes' RadCity and Lithium Cycles' Super73-S1, plus a few cycling accessories.

60 min

S4 · E51 · 22 dec. 2018

High-Tech Escape Rooms & VR Motion Tracking Aflevering 51

On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 22, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Patrick Norton: - Leo and Patrick discuss Facebook's ongoing user data privacy problems, Elon Musk's Boring Company and their first completed tunnel, and how UK’s second largest airport was shut down due to drones. - PhaseSpace's Robert Jaeger Slaughter shows off their unique motion tracking system that can be used for location-based VR entertainment and more. - Leo and the TWiT crew try out one of Reason's sci-fi themed escape rooms in San Francisco and give you a sneak peek at how co-founders Crina Bordas and Mike Chen are incorporating drones, VR, and 3D printers as a way to make emerging tech to be more accessible to everyone. - Patrick has a few ideas for you if you're behind on your holiday gift shopping with a last-minute Holiday Gift Guide. - Plus we answer some of your questions in our 'Call for Help' and 'Mail Bag.'

60 min

S4 · E52 · 29 dec. 2018

Best of 2018 Aflevering 52

Welcome to the Best of 2018 for The New Screen Savers for Saturday, December 29, 2018. From sipping Mai Tais from the TikiTron drinkbot, trying the VR omnidirectional treadmill featured in Ready Player One, to escaping Reason's high-tech escape rooms, here are some of our fan and staff favorite moments.

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