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News 407: Meta Connect 2024 - Meta Orion AR Glasses, Meta AI, Meta Quest 3S

Join Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent as they commentate on Mark Zuckerberg's keynote at Meta Connect 2024 and discuss some of the things that debuted at the keynote, such as the Meta Quest 3S, Llama 3.2, and the prototype Meta Orion AR Glasses. Meta Connect 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/MetaforDevelopers/videos/449444780818091 [https://www.facebook.com/MetaforDevelopers/videos/449444780818091] Hosts: Leo Laporte [https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte] and Mikah Sargent [https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent] Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news [https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news]. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit [https://twit.tv/clubtwit]

News 406: Apple's "It's Glowtime" Event - iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4

Apple's September 2024 event unveiled updates across their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro feature Apple Intelligence, Apple's new personal intelligence system, along with the powerful A18 and A18 Pro chips, respectively. Both models include improvements to the camera system, such as a 48MP Fusion camera and the new Camera Control. Apple Watch Series 10 sports redesigned hardware with a larger display, thinner profile, and new aluminum finishes, while both Series 10 and Ultra 2 introduce sleep apnea detection and new watchOS 11 features. AirPods 4 received updates to its design, audio performance, and charging, while AirPods Pro 2 gain the ability to function as a hearing aid. Hosts: Mikah Sargent [https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent] and Rosemary Orchard [https://twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard] Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news [https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news]. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit [https://twit.tv/clubtwit]

News 405: Made by Google 2024 - Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2

Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis provide live commentary on Google's "Made by Google 2024" event. The event primarily focused on Google's advancements in AI with their Gemini AI assistant and new hardware with Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 3. Host: Leo Laporte [https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte] Guest: Jeff Jarvis [https://twit.tv/people/jeff-jarvis] Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news [https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news]. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit [https://twit.tv/clubtwit]

News 404: Apple WWDC 2024 - Apple Intelligence, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 opened with a content-rich keynote showcasing significant updates to Apple's ecosystem. From enhancements to operating systems to the introduction of Apple Intelligence, the event set the stage for the next generation of Apple products and experiences. Entertainment * Apple TV+ enters its 5th year with a strong lineup of originals and upcoming shows and movies * Gaming experiences on Apple devices are enhanced by the unified gaming platform, leveraging Metal and Apple silico- Notable upcoming games include Frostpunk 2, Control, and Assassin's Creed: Shadows for both Mac and iPad Operating System Updates * visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro introduces enhanced gestures, improved Mac Virtual Display, and expanded developer APIs * iOS 18 brings deeper customization for the Home Screen and Control Center, privacy improvements, and a major Photos app redesign * iPadOS 18 features a new floating tab bar for apps, Smart Script handwriting recognition, and the new Calculator app with Math Notes integration for Apple Pencil * macOS Sequoia introduces iPhone Mirroring for wireless phone control from your Mac, improved window tiling, presenter preview for video calls, and the Passwords app * watchOS 11 includes Training Load for workout impact analysis, the Vitals app for health metric insights, and an updated Photos watch face Apple Intelligence * Personal AI capabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Siri receives significant upgrades with more natural interactions, personal context understanding, and cross-app actions * Systemwide Writing Tools assist with rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps * Genmoji and the Image Playground allow for playful image creation using simple descriptions * Integration with ChatGPT brings powerful external AI models to Apple devices Hosts: Leo Laporte [https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte] and Mikah Sargent [https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent] Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news [https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news]. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit [https://twit.tv/clubtwit]

News 403: OpenAI Spring 2024 Update - OpenAI's Spring Event

Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis watch OpenAI's Spring 2024 Update as the company unveils the latest update to its ChatGPT system, GPT-4o, and demos its AI system's new capabilities as it interacts with text, voice, and photos. Hosts: Leo Laporte [https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte] and Jeff Jarvis [https://twit.tv/people/jeff-jarvis] Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news [https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news]. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit [https://twit.tv/clubtwit]