# hardware (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 15 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hardware. Page: Feed: --- ## [Omarchy Foundation Gets $8 Million From Dell, Stripe, Cloudflare, Others](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/omarchy-foundation-gets-8-million) _2026-08-22 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ The Omacom Foundation has been established to push the Omarchy Linux distro. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212230421/3fbc167ad856d33ccea6b885b3113748.mp3) ## [Microsoft Issues Three New Windows Builds to Windows Insider Program](https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/340648/microsoft-issues-three-new-windows-builds-to-windows-insider-program) _2026-08-21 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ If you have a PC enrolled in the Windows Insider Program's Beta, Experimental, or Experimental (26H1) channel, it's time to update. The post Microsoft Issues Three New Windows Builds to Windows Insider Program appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [YouTube Premium is Getting More Expensive in Some EU Countries and Other Markets](https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/340644/youtube-premium-is-getting-more-expensive-in-some-eu-countries-and-other-markets) _2026-08-21 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Google is raising the price of its YouTube Premium individual subscription in some EU countries and other markets such as Singapore. 9to5Google is reporting that subscribers in Finland, Romania, and other EU markets are now being notified by email about the upcoming price increases. In the EU, the price of YouTube Premium Individual varies by \[…\] The post YouTube Premium is Getting More Expensive… ## [Ask Paul: August 21 ⭐](https://www.thurrott.com/paul/340638/ask-paul-august-21-2) _2026-08-21 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Happy Friday! We're in upstate New York for a long weekend, so let's get this party started with some great reader questions. The post Ask Paul: August 21 ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Report: Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition to Launch on Black Friday for €899.99](https://www.thurrott.com/games/340634/report-xbox-series-x25-limited-edition-to-launch-on-black-friday-for-e899-99) _2026-08-21 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ The limited-edition Xbox Series X25 console that Microsoft revealed in June will reportedly start shipping on Black Friday. It's expected to be priced at €899.99 in Europe, just like Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro. The post Report: Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition to Launch on Black Friday for €899.99 appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Ubuntu Funding Automated C to Rust Translation Research](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/ubuntu-funding-automated-c-to-rust) _2026-08-21 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ Ubuntu parent Canonical is "funding a \[3 year\] University of Bristol PhD to translate large C repos into safe, equivalent Rust". [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212155806/c905180b3e4811fc05099b6ace0a1455.mp3) ## [First Ring Daily 2013: For the Shoes](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/340632/first-ring-daily-2013-for-the-shoes) _2026-08-21 · Brad Sams · Thurrott.com_ On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul has no shoes, Brad has no podcast, and Pixel has a good nightmode. The post First Ring Daily 2013: For the Shoes appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Google Discover to Let Users Say Which News They Want to See](https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/340625/google-discover-to-let-users-say-which-news-they-want-to-see) _2026-08-21 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ The Discover feed in the Google mobile app will soon let users specify which news they want to see using a natural-language prompt. The post Google Discover to Let Users Say Which News They Want to See appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Apple Music Will Soon Start Labeling AI-Generated Music](https://www.thurrott.com/apple/340620/apple-music-will-soon-start-labeling-ai-generated-music) _2026-08-21 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Apple Music will soon join other streaming services such as Tidal and Deezer that have started labeling AI-generated music on their platforms. The post Apple Music Will Soon Start Labeling AI-Generated Music appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [ChatGPT for Mac Can Now Take Control of Apple’s Messages App](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340617/chatgpt-for-mac-can-now-take-control-of-apples-messages-app) _2026-08-21 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ OpenAI released a new Apple Messages plugin for its ChatGPT app for Mac yesterday that ChatGPT Work and Codex to search for all messages, draft replies, and send messages on users' behalf. The post ChatGPT for Mac Can Now Take Control of Apple’s Messages App appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YxILTCE9avTA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Nvidia GeForce Now Adds Mozilla Firefox Support](https://www.thurrott.com/games/340608/nvidia-geforce-now-adds-mozilla-firefox-support) _2026-08-20 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Nvidia’s GeForce Now game streaming service is now supported on Mozilla's Firefox browser. The post Nvidia GeForce Now Adds Mozilla Firefox Support appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Proton Mail Gets Customizable Categories](https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/340610/proton-mail) _2026-08-20 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Proton announced a new Categories feature for Proton Mail that automatically sorts your inbox into presorted category views. The post Proton Mail Gets Customizable Categories appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Meta AI Gets a Native Mac App](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340602/meta-ai-gets-a-native-mac-app) _2026-08-20 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Meta launched a native macOS app for its Meta AI chatbot along with new AI features for small businesses yesterday. The post Meta AI Gets a Native Mac App appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Microsoft is 80% Leftist](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/microsoft-is-80-leftist) _2026-08-20 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ Microsoft employees donated over $2 Million to Democrats so far in 2026, 80% of all political donations. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212015877/484be92c26059c4e5012317f344bea5a.mp3) ## [Windows Weekly 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/windows-weekly/340600/windows-weekly-997-bear-swamp-the-boathouse) _2026-08-20 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss a new context menu for File Explorer, new Insider builds, Snapdragon C specs, the Amiga, AI, XBOX, and more. The post Windows Weekly 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Adobe Firefly Now Generates Production-Quality Music, Speech, and Sound Effects](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/generative-ai/340596/adobe-firefly-now-generates-production-quality-music-speech-and-sound-effects) _2026-08-20 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Adobe announced a major update to its Firefly AI assistant that dramatically expands its audio creation capabilities. The post Adobe Firefly Now Generates Production-Quality Music, Speech, and Sound Effects appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [First Ring Daily 2012: Maybe a Bell](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/340593/first-ring-daily-2012-maybe-a-bell) _2026-08-20 · Brad Sams · Thurrott.com_ On this episode of First Ring Daily, a leak of the game, an upcoming travel, and live from New York. The post First Ring Daily 2012: Maybe a Bell appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Google Offers Students Around the World One Year of Google AI](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340587/google-offers-students-around-the-world-one-year-of-google-ai) _2026-08-20 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Google is offering eligible students around the world one free year of a premium Google AI plan, and it's also rolling out new educational tools in Gemini and Google Search. The post Google Offers Students Around the World One Year of Google AI appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Samsung Announces Another Galaxy Event on August 27](https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/340583/samsung-announces-another-galaxy-event-on-august-27) _2026-08-20 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Samsung is planning to reveal another addition to the Galaxy S26 family during a digital event on August 27. The post Samsung Announces Another Galaxy Event on August 27 appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free to Use on Compatible Fire TV Devices](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340579/amazon-makes-alexa-free-to-use-on-compatible-fire-tv-devices) _2026-08-19 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Amazon is making its next-gen Alexa+ assistant free to use on compatible Fire TV devices in the US. The post Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free to Use on Compatible Fire TV Devices appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AvkoZcbHanGp) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Pixel Camera Looks: Google Sticks the Landing ⭐](https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/google-pixel/340567/pixel-camera-looks-google-sticks-the-landing) _2026-08-19 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ When Google announced a new Pixel Camera app feature called Camera Looks, I was both hopeful and nervous. But it's excellent. The post Pixel Camera Looks: Google Sticks the Landing ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [New Xbox Insider Update Adds Local Game Saves Management and More](https://www.thurrott.com/games/340568/new-xbox-insider-update-adds-local-game-saves-management-and-more) _2026-08-19 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Select Xbox Insiders can now manage their local game saves and delete them to free up storage on their consoles. The post New Xbox Insider Update Adds Local Game Saves Management and More appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Linux Kernel Removes even MORE Hardware Support](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/linux-kernel-removes-even-more-hardware) _2026-08-19 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ The new requirement of TSC ("Time Stamp Counter"), on x86 in Linux 7.2, effectively removes support for Intel 486, AMD K5's, some early Pentiums and more. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211886235/abcdc7f4db6ab0dd87ca0aa4b6318393.mp3) ## [Google Pixel 11 Pro First Impressions](https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/google-pixel/340547/google-pixel-11-pro-first-impressions) _2026-08-19 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ My Google Pixel 11 Pro arrived a day earlier than expected, sparing me the ship-day shenanigans that plagued me in the past. And, yes, it's exactly what you thought it was. The post Google Pixel 11 Pro First Impressions appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [ChatGPT Ads Are Coming to 31 European Countries](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340543/chatgpt-ads-are-coming-to-31-european-countries) _2026-08-19 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ OpenAI is getting ready to roll out ads to ChatGPT users in 31 European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. The post ChatGPT Ads Are Coming to 31 European Countries appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [E&M Reality Emerges with Robert Fennis](https://theamphour.com/731-e-m-reality-emerges-with-robert-fennis/) _2026-08-19 · The Amp Hour_ Robert Fennis joins Chris to demystify the black magic of RF and talk about his open-source, Python-based 3D electromagnetic solver, EMerge. They discuss why simulation is like building a pyramid of knowledge, how silk screen can completely de-tune a patch antenna, and Robert’s quest to build the “IKEA of FEM solvers” so hardware developers everywhere can simulate their designs without relying on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-731-EMRealityEmergesWithRobertFennis.mp3) ## [\[Update\] Google to Hold Googlebook Event on September 15](https://www.thurrott.com/google/340537/google-to-hold-googlebook-event-on-september-15) _2026-08-19 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Google has started sending media invites for an event dedicated to its new Googlebook product line on September 15, 2026. The post \[Update\] Google to Hold Googlebook Event on September 15 appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [First Ring Daily 2011: Maybe a Bell](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/340532/first-ring-daily-2011-maybe-a-bell) _2026-08-19 · Brad Sams · Thurrott.com_ On this brief episode of First Ring Daily, MW4 hits this weekend, Paul will take a laptop, and we promise tomorrow will be better. The post First Ring Daily 2011: Maybe a Bell appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Episode 412: Intel Reveals Upcoming CPU Plans, 16GB GPU Market Sales Data & More](https://youtube.com/live/E1iipbdpN_s) _2026-08-18 · The Full Nerd Podcast_ Join The Full Nerd gang as they offer level-headed takes about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang is joined by Jake Roach from Tom's Hardware to chat about his recent interview with Intel which reveals the companies plans for future CPU launches, as well as looking at current market share numbers for GPUs with 16GB of VRAM, and more. And of course we answer questions live!… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FCI2979449401.mp3) ## [The Amiga is Back, Too!](https://www.thurrott.com/classic-technology/340528/the-amiga-is-back-too) _2026-08-18 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ The newly reconstituted Amiga Corporation has reached licensing agreements with several major intellectual property stakeholders and has big plans for the future. The post The Amiga is Back, Too! appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/c9Idzx9zL8nJ) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Google Gemini in Chrome is Now Available on Android in the US](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340525/google-gemini-in-chrome-is-now-available-on-android-in-the-us) _2026-08-18 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ The Android version of Google Chrome is getting the same Gemini integration today as the iOS version, but only in the US. The agentic Auto Browse feature is also available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The post Google Gemini in Chrome is Now Available on Android in the US appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340518/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens) _2026-08-18 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ OpenAI is launching today ChatGPT for Teens, a new teen-focused experience with stronger protections by default, parental controls, and new notifications for high-risk situations. The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Apple Makes Major Concessions on Third Party App Store Fees in the EU](https://www.thurrott.com/apple/340521/apple-makes-major-concessions-on-third-party-app-store-fees-in-the-eu) _2026-08-18 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ And the wall comes tumbling down: Apple today agreed to replace its anticompetitive Core Technology Fee in the EU with a more reasonable commission. The post Apple Makes Major Concessions on Third Party App Store Fees in the EU appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Latest macOS 26.7 Beta Includes References to AirPods with Cameras and Other Incoming Products](https://www.thurrott.com/apple/340515/latest-macos-26-7-beta-includes-references-to-airpods-with-cameras-and-other-incoming-products) _2026-08-18 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ The latest macOS 27 beta Apple released yesterday includes lots of references to upcoming products, and it also contains a video showing how the new AirPods with a built-in camera will work. The post Latest macOS 26.7 Beta Includes References to AirPods with Cameras and Other Incoming Products appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Mozilla Evolves Smart Window in Firefox Ahead of General Release](https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/web-browsers/mozilla-firefox/340511/mozilla-evolves-smart-window-in-firefox-ahead-of-general-release) _2026-08-18 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Mozilla announced several new features for Smart Windows in Firefox today and it has even bigger plans for the future. The post Mozilla Evolves Smart Window in Firefox Ahead of General Release appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is Coming to Game Pass on Day One in August](https://www.thurrott.com/games/340506/resonance-a-plague-tale-legacy-is-coming-to-game-pass-on-day-one-in-august) _2026-08-18 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy headlines the second wave of new Game Pass games for August, along with the 2D platformer Blood Dungeon and the souls-like platformer Vapor World: Over the Mind. The post Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is Coming to Game Pass on Day One in August appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Wolfenstein 3D for the C64](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/wolfenstein-3d-for-the-c64) _2026-08-18 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ Wolf64 is a port, in pure 6502 assembly, of the 1992 FPS classic to the Commodore 64. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211710654/f074b10627078e11cd00f94b820bbf64.mp3) ## [First Ring Daily 2010: Good Ideas from You](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/340503/first-ring-daily-2010-good-ideas-from-you) _2026-08-18 · Brad Sams · Thurrott.com_ On this episode of First Ring Daily, the listeners helped, we continue the conversation, and next week we will be offline. The post First Ring Daily 2010: Good Ideas from You appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [YouTube Will Soon Align How It’s Tracking Views With TikTok and Instagram](https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/340500/youtube-will-soon-align-how-its-tracking-views-with-tiktok-and-instagram) _2026-08-18 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ YouTube will soon start counting public views for long-form content as soon as these videos start playing. The post YouTube Will Soon Align How It’s Tracking Views With TikTok and Instagram appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [S17 E38: Keagan McClelland (Keags) on Lightning Metrics, Covenants, Consensus Politics & Verifying Bitcoin](https://bitcoin-takeover.com/audio/?name=2026-08-18_s17_e38_keagan_mcclelland_on_bitcoin_development_lightning.mp3) _2026-08-17 · bitcointakeover@protonmail.com (Vlad Costea) · Bitcoin Takeover Podcast_ Keagan McClellan (Keags) co-founded Start9 Labs, worked on Sapio with Jeremy Rubin at Judica during the CTV saga, spent time at Lightning Labs maintaining LND, and is now building BTC Verified, a formal specification and verification project for Bitcoin's consensus rules written in Lean 4. He is also a self-described member of Bitcoin's "progressive wing" who nonetheless defends the rising bar for… [Listen](https://bitcoin-takeover.com/audio/media/2026-08-18_s17_e38_keagan_mcclelland_on_bitcoin_development_lightning.mp3) ## [Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update](https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/340491/microsoft-ships-five-new-insider-builds-with-a-major-file-explorer-update) _2026-08-17 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ The Windows Insider Program shipped new Windows 11 pre-release builds across five channels today, with a new File Explorer update. The post Microsoft Ships Five New Insider Builds With a Major File Explorer Update appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2](https://www.thurrott.com/apple/340484/apple-releases-ios-26-6-1-ipados-26-6-1-and-macos-26-6-2) _2026-08-17 · Laurent Giret · Thurrott.com_ Apple has just released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 to fix various security vulnerabilities across its software platforms. The post Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2 appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition First Impressions](https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/copilot-pc/340468/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition-first-impressions) _2026-08-17 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ The ThinkPad X9 retains key elements of what makes ThinkPad special, like its quality and performance, while delivering a more modern design. The post Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition First Impressions appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [Debian Votes on Banning AI](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/debian-votes-on-banning-ai) _2026-08-17 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ Debian Linux, now run by an anti-(cis)male Project Leader, is voting on if their project will ban Al contributions. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211583907/ae6f3f6cac876911d450dba2adb28ae3.mp3) ## [The $martest Guys in the Room ⭐](https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340464/the-martest-guys-in-the-room) _2026-08-17 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ Big Tech spending on AI is much, much higher than these companies report, as are the reporting shenanigans they use to hide that spending. The post The $martest Guys in the Room ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [First Ring Daily 2009: Family Phones](https://www.thurrott.com/podcasts/340461/first-ring-daily-2009-family-phones) _2026-08-17 · Brad Sams · Thurrott.com_ On this episode of First Ring Daily, Paul buys a phone, Brad needs a phone but not for him, and we keep it off-topic for an on-topic podcast. The post First Ring Daily 2009: Family Phones appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [TWiT 1097: Gina and the Glueballs - Is AI Moving Too Fast?](https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/1097) _2026-08-17 · This Week in Tech (Audio)_ Can you trust Mark Zuckerberg's open AI manifesto, or is it just another play to keep control out of your hands? The panel debates the future of personal superintelligent agents, who really stands to benefit, and whether anyone should slow things down before it's too late. Mark Zuckerberg Posts 6,500-Word AI Essay Zuckerberg Is Right About Open, Decentralized AI. He's Also The Last Person You… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/294/cdn.twit.tv/megaphone/twit_1097/ARML7315165751.mp3) ## [Python Board Candidates Push for DEI, Code of Conduct](https://lunduke.substack.com/p/python-board-candidates-push-for) _2026-08-16 · Bryan Lunduke · The Lunduke Journal of Technology_ Candidates for the Python Foundation Board focus on "Code of Conduct" and "Inclusivity", brag about "fabulous Pride celebrations". [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211435254/f4720ba5e86588b2a97fcf8c3eb5dda8.mp3) ## [HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 First Impressions](https://www.thurrott.com/review/device-review/340445/hp-elitebook-x-flip-g2i-14-first-impressions) _2026-08-16 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ The EliteBook X Flip G2i is a premium, Intel-powered, business-class convertible laptop with a 14-inch display that veers sharply from its consumer-oriented sibling. The post HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 First Impressions appeared first on Thurrott.com . ## [So, I Preordered a Google Pixel 11 Pro ⭐](https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/google-pixel/340435/so-i-preordered-a-google-pixel-11-pro) _2026-08-15 · Paul Thurrott · Thurrott.com_ I wasn't expecting to preorder a new Pixel. But that's the job, and so here we are. Again. The post So, I Preordered a Google Pixel 11 Pro ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com .