Google is rewriting the rules of search, CBS News Radio just died after 99 years, and billionaires now own the newsrooms. This episode dives into what happens when technology giants tighten their grip on how we get information.

• Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet
• Hands-On With All of Google's New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses
• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch show
• U.S. Invests $2 Billion and Takes Stake in Quantum Firms
• Elon Musk lost his case against Sam Altman
• GM Driver Data Privacy Lawsuit: California Fines GM $12.75 Million
• A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide
• 'Creepy' Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didn't Actually Work, FTC Says

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Larry Magid, Marshall Kirkpatrick, and Jacob Ward

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In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Robert asks Mikah for help choosing a new Windows laptop suited for heavy photo and video editing work, including guidance on GPU and VRAM requirements for his specific software stack, as well as advice on whether switching to a Mac is a viable option after a disastrous previous migration experience.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This week a popular distro adds AI into its offering, Fedora is retiring Deepin, Google is abandoning Gemini CLI, and the fight to give Vizio smart TV owners more control over software running on their TVs. For tips, BleachBit's new TUI is great for headless servers, an update to arch, update-alternatives, and Lynis! You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4f6smWz. Enjoy the show!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Jeff Massie, and Ken McDonald

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