TWiT Newsletter for July 20, 2026

China Challenges Silicon Valley's AI Lead
Open-weight models like Kimi K3 are closing the gap with the biggest U.S. labs.

This Week in Tech

Microsoft's Biggest Patch Tuesday Ever
570 security fixes. AI is changing cybersecurity faster than anyone expected.

Security Now

AWS Sends $1.5 Trillion Bills
A massive cloud billing error reminded everyone just how much businesses rely on automated systems.

This Week in Tech

iOS 27 Public Beta Is Here
Siri AI finally lands in users' hands.

MacBreak Weekly

OnePlus Leaves the US
A surprising exit from one of Android's best-known brands.

Tech News Weekly

Apple's Biggest Entertainment Win Yet
While battling OpenAI in court, Apple also earned a record 87 Emmy nominations for Apple TV+. Watch MacBreak Weekly

AI Can Now Find Bugs Faster Than Humans
Governments, banks, and software companies are racing to adapt as AI begins discovering vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. Watch Intelligent Machines

Comic Chat Lives Again
One of Microsoft's most nostalgic apps is now open source. Watch Tech News Weekly

Hands-On Apple
Thinking about installing the iOS 27 public beta? Mikah shares the smartest way to test new features and submit feedback that could actually influence Apple's final release. Hands-On Apple 240

Home Theater Geeks
Scott Wilkinson explores what separates a good home theater from a great one with designer Richard Charschan, whose custom theaters push home cinema to another level. Home Theater Geeks 540

Hands-On Windows
Windows 11's redesigned widgets finally become useful with a cleaner interface and fewer distractions. Hands-On Windows 198