TWiT 1095: Horses and Sailboats - Folding Phones Get Cute and Expensive in a Race With Apple
Summary
Leo Laporte, Abrar Alhidi, and Mike Elgin discuss Apple’s earnings and new leasing program, alongside Samsung’s latest foldable phones. They explore how Chinese manufacturers are pioneering AI-integrated devices that bypass traditional app stores. The conversation also covers Amazon’s satellite plans, the surge in AI-driven bug hunting, and Google’s legal battle against web scrapers.
Topics discussed
Intro, UK tea culture, and Apple earnings recap
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on review
Humane AI Pin and the future of AI-first devices
Device financing models and Adaptive AI security
Apple security flaws and Google vs. Reddit copyright battle
AI CapEx spending, data centers, and energy concerns
Open weight models, Helix mattress ad, and satellite internet
Space debris risks and duct tape life hacks
Smart fridge hack, ExpressVPN ad, and Waymo vehicles
Zoox robotaxis and Mike's Emmy award story
Think Canaries, AI kill switch act, and Bitcoin wallet flaw
Neuromancer adaptation, Club TWIT, and closing ads
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