The panel on This Week in Tech recently discussed a range of topics including the upcoming CES 2025, highlighting innovations in technology. One notable discussion featured Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app, which became a crucial lifeline for Los Angeles residents during recent wildfires.
The panel also covered the Worst in Show awards for 2025, as well as a heated debate between Aaron Swartz and Sam Altman. Additionally, they explored the aftermath of the Newag DRM disclosure and the challenges faced by individuals who were not trained for such situations.
Other topics discussed included the Meta company’s efforts in fact-checking and the Heritage Foundation’s plans to target Wikipedia editors. The government’s initiative to protect the online currency Robux from hackers was also a point of interest.
In the entertainment industry, Twitch streamers were mentioned returning home after lucrative contracts at rival platforms came to an end. The panel also touched on the concerning issue of popular apps such as Candy Crush, Tinder, and MyFitnessPal being hijacked to spy on users’ locations.
Hosted by Leo Laporte, the show featured guests Nicholas De Leon, Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, and Cory Doctorow. Listeners were encouraged to download or subscribe to This Week in Tech for more insightful discussions on the latest tech trends.
Sponsors for the episode included coda.io, expressvpn.com, threatlocker.com, uscloud.com, and bitwarden.com. Ad-free episodes were available through Club TWiT.
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