The Shortcut Live

Today on The Shortcut Live, we're discovering which business are dying, those that are thriving, and those that are shaking in their boots - according to AI. We're also breaking down Google I/O 2026 with special guest Rich DeMuro, Tech Reporter at KTLA 5.

The Shortcut team is giving you a first-look at the new Fitbit Air, our thoughts on the new Moto Razr Fold, and first impressions of Google's new Googlebooks and Gemini. Matt and Max also sit down with Mark Notarainni, EVP and General Manager of Intuit's Consumer Group, to learn how platforms like TurboTax and Credit Karma can help you get the most from your tax refund, savings, credit cards, and more.

Matt embarked on a journey to San Francisco to check out the future of AI at the Human X conference, and he's got the scoop on new developments and what artificial intelligence could mean for average consumers. We've also got more iPhone Fold rumors to break down, Sony's new True RGB TVs, and more.

Matt is breaking down his thoughts on the Galaxy S26 Ultra as Samsung's latest devices finally launch. We're also covering the launch of Apple's MacBook Neo, brand-new chips from Intel, a robotic chef, and more.

Every year, March 10 rolls around and gives us another reason to celebrate everyone's favorite Italian plumber - Super Mario! Matt made the crew dress up in our Mushroom Kingdom-best to give you deals and other news to celebrate MAR10 Day. We're also covering a new Sonos speaker, Apple smart home rumors, and more.

Apple might be introducing an entirely new MacBook later this year, complete with an entirely new name. We're covering all the latest rumors, plus new leaks of the iPhone Fold, the latest on Xbox's Project Helix, and more.

Matt and Max join Kevin back in the New York City studio to break down the coolest tech they saw in Barcelona during MWC 2026. We're handing out awards to the gadgets that stood out the most and the ideas that gave us a glimpse at the future.

Matt and Max have been roaming around Barcelona, Spain to find the coolest technology at MWC 2026. Between concept phones and insane robots, we're highlighting some of what stood out to us. Featuring a special guest appearance from Sascha Segan from Qualcomm.

Matt is almost out of San Francisco, but before he heads back to NYC, he's sharing an interview with Samsung from the big Galaxy S26 Unpacked event. We're also breaking down what Apple is announcing next week, our review of Resident Evil Requiem, and more.

On this special edition of The Shortcut Live, Matt joins from San Francisco to go hands-on with the just-announced Galaxy S26 series. He's also bringing us updates on what went down at Samsung's big Galaxy Unpacked event, while Kevin shares his thoughts on the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. We're also discussing new MacBook Pro rumors, more Nothing Phone (4a) teasers, and more.

The Shortcut Live team survived the biggest New York City blizzard in nearly 10 years, mostly because Max and Kevin stayed inside while Matt enjoyed sunny San Francisco. We're back on the show today to discuss Xbox CEO Phil Spencer's retirement and what this means for Microsoft and gaming moving forward. We're also breaking down last-minute Galaxy S26 leaks ahead of tomorrow's big Unpacked event.

Samsung's big Galaxy Unpacked event is happening next week, so The Shortcut team has gone over all the leaks and rumors to tell you what to expect from the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, S26 Ultra, and the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. We're also chatting about GameSir's new GameHub for Mac, Nothing Phone 4a leaks, and more.

As Meta takes the hot seat to face a lawsuit claiming Instagram is too addictive, a judge has called out folks wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses in the courtroom. We're breaking down all the chaos, plus rumors of a new Meta-branded smartwatch, Freedom.gov, the upcoming DJI Pocket 4, and more.

Smart glasses are all the rage nowdays, and it sounds like Apple is speeding toward shipping its first-ever pair of them next year. We're talking about all the latest rumors on today's show. Plus, we went hands-on with Google's new Pixel 10a. Tune in!

Apple just announced a new March 4 "special experience" where we expect a ton of announcements, including the iPhone 17e and upgraded MacBooks. We're breaking down all the rumors we've heard so far, plus updates on when the PlayStation 6 could arrive. Tune in!

On this episode of The Shortcut Live, we're breaking down Meta's race to add facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses and what it means for your privacy. We're also discussing the biggest news and announcements from Sony's State of Play event. There's also a big update for Apple Vision Pro that could be a game-changer for mixed reality headsets (well, at least for some users). Tune in!

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! We've been spending some time with Sony's brand-new WF-1000XM6 earbuds, and Kevin's sharing his thoughts on whether you should buy them. We also went hands-on with Snap's Spectacles glasses which - to be frank - were pretty wild. Plus, we have a handful of headlines to break down. Tune in!

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! Samsung finally confirmed when it's going to introduce the Galaxy S26, so we're breaking down everything you can expect. We also got hands-on time with Nintendo and Fisher-Price's My Mario, and we're covering other big headlines like T-Mobile's new AI call translation feature. Tune in!

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! Today, we're breaking down one of the biggest Galaxy S26 leaks we've seen so far. We're also talking about OpenAI's advertising test in ChatGPT, Logitech's most powerful gaming mouse yet, and more.

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! Adam just got home from Switzerland where he attended Logitech G Inside, a huge event where he learned about what Logitech's been working on and what's coming next. The guys are also breaking down Ferrari's new Luce EV and the Apple Car-esque interior design, PS6 leaks, and more. Don't forget: every comment is another dollar for the hosts (except for Matt, who has to pay the hosts said dollars).

We're two days away from the biggest football game of the year, and we're giving you tips on how to watch it in the highest-quality possible. Caleb Denison of CalebRated joins us to talk about streaming Super Bowl LX in 4K, and we're breaking down our predictions for the big showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Plus, we have more Apple rumors, a new Nvidia leak, and updates on one of X's most popular features.

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! Matt is still in San Francisco, where he got a chance to go behind the scenes and explore the tech powering Super Bowl 60. We'll be talking about what he saw, news from Nintendo Direct, more iPhone Fold leaks, and the biggest pair of (working) headphones we've ever seen. Tune in and leave a comment!

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live! We're breaking down a new report that says Microsoft could announce a new Xbox as early as next year, more Super Bowl tech deals, new Galaxy S26 Ultra camera teasers, Xcode's big AI upgrade, and more. Leave a comment, and maybe Matt will let Max and Kevin eat today! (Kidding, kidding... but Matt will owe us money the more you comment.)

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live, where Matt and Kevin are losing their minds over the nostalgia oozing from Nintendo's new Virtual Boy. We're breaking down a bunch of Nintendo news on the show. Max also has new details on one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2026: the iPhone Fold. (Don't forget: every comment you leave makes Matt pay the team $1, so keep 'em coming!)

The Shortcut Live is back for another week! To kick things off, we're talking about Apple's rumored MacBook Pro, which is said to be launching any day now. We're also talking about new Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks, the best Super Bowl TV deals we can find, and some funky AI-generated history videos that are... questionable, at best.

It's Friday, which means we have a special show in store. Max Weinbach of Creative Strategies joins us to discuss Apple's earnings report, which led to some of the best iPhone sales in Apple's history. We also discuss new PlayStation Portal OLED rumors, the Galaxy S26's launch date, and the future of the internet according to its creator.

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live, the only daily live show with hot takes on the latest tech and hosts in unpredictable outfits. Today, we're breaking down Google's $68 million spying settlement, the end of the Tesla Model X and S, a new DJI gadget, and what's new with Apple's second-generation AirTag. Tune in!

Matt and Adam are catching the team up on when we can expect the PlayStation 6 to launch on today's episode of The Shortcut Live. We're also chatting about whether the iPhone 18 price will be higher or lower than the iPhone 17's, Snap's new "Specs Inc." subsidiary, Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors, and more, all while trying to survive New York City's insane cold snap.

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live, where Matt is all hopped up on coffee and three hours of sleep to deliver the most exciting consumer technology news. Join by Max, Kevin, and Adam, the team is tackling big headlines like the Galaxy Z TriFold's pricing and release date, TikTok US and rumored censorship, the first new Sonos product in a year, and more.

Matt got stuck in San Francisco, but that's not stopping The Shortcut from hosting our daily live show! We're all operating remotely today to bring you updates on the Galaxy S26 release date, Apple's newest AirTags, our review of a new dual-screen laptop, and reactions to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer. Tune in!

We're shaking things up today on The Shortcut Live, the only daily live technology show hosted by three guys in blazers and a man from the future. Max is flying solo in the studio, and Matt's calling in from San Francisco to discuss Apple's next CEO, the huge Epic and Google deal, free 4K TVs, and more. Remember, the more you comment, the more money Matt owes his employees!

Welcome back to The Shortcut Live. It's a packed show today, with new details on Apple's plan for a futuristic AI pin and HUGE updates to Siri. We're also going over the new TikTok US deal, Switch 2 updates, and going hands-on with some neat Asus laptops.Follow @mattswider and @TheShortcut and turn on notifications for the only DAILY live streaming consumer tech show on X.

Is OnePlus dying before our eyes? When will we see the first OpenAI device? What colors is the Galaxy S26 Ultra going to ship in? We have answers (well, mostly answers) to all of that and more on The Shortcut Live, the daily live show from the #1 consumer technology publication on Substack.

The Shortcut team has returned to New York City for our daily live show, and we’re diving deep into Apple’s 2026 roadmap, what Sony and TCL’s new TV deal means, and going hands-on with the new MSI Claw A8 gaming handheld.

We picked the 25 hottest tech innovations at CES 2026, and we live streamed the winners from the show floor. See who’s on the Shortcut’s short list.

We wrapped up Day 2 at CES 2026 with a live show from the show floor, breaking down the top 10 announcements shaping the future of tech. This episode covers LG’s wallpaper TVs, new Motorola foldable phones, and a gaming laptop with an expandable screen — plus the trends emerging as CES starts to hit its stride.

We wrapped up Day 1 at CES 2026 with our daily live show straight from the show floor — Vegas jackets and all. In this episode, we break down the biggest tech stories from the day, including the return of Dell XPS laptops, new dual-screen laptops from Asus, and other standout announcements that set the tone for the week ahead.

We wrapped up day zero at CES 2026 as the only live stream rocking gold jackets, with Matt, Max, and Kevin on the floor breaking down the biggest announcements of the week. This episode recaps hands-on reactions to the Samsung TriFold and the most interesting new gadgets unveiled at the show. If you missed the live coverage, this is your full rundown of what actually mattered from CES.