The New Screen Savers 55: Saving Humanity from Asteroids

We talk to a Planetary Scientist from Lawrence Livermore Labs who develops strategies to prevent our extinction from meteorite impacts. What the Oracle v. Google verdict means for "fair use." How to prevent the automatic update to Windows 10. Leo reviews the new HP Spectre laptop. We'll demo the Logitech ZeroTouch hands-free mount for your car. Plus, Ron and Leo answer several Android and Chromebook questions. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Ron Richards Guest: Megan Bruck Syal Producers: Jerry Wagley and Tonya Hall Technical Director: Bryan Burnett Editor: Bryan Burnett The New Screen Savers is available for download at https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers. Thanks to CacheFly for bandwidth for this episode. Sponsors: www.thejournal.email varidesk.com Ring.com/NSS

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