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MacBreak Weekly 896: Waffles at JJ's!
November 22, 2023 00:29 - 2 hours - 1.8 GB VideoRCS messaging is finally coming to the iPhone in 2024. So, will Apple continue to use green bubbles for non-iMessage messages? Apple released its holiday film titled 'Fuzzy Feelings'. And last week, Nothing announced an iMessage app in partnership with Sunbird for Android users but took down the app within 24 hours due to security issues found within the app. Inside the Chaos at OpenAI. Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad. Apple says RCS messaging coming to the iPhone in ...
iOS Today 680: App Store Awards 2023
November 21, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 995 MB VideoApple's App Store Editorial Team has announced the finalists for the 2023 App Store Awards. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their thoughts on the finalists for the iPhone and iPad apps of the year. AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run Duolingo - Language Lessons Flighty - Your Flights Tracker Concepts DaVinci Resolve for iPad Prêt-à-Makeup News Nothing Announces iMessage Compatibility via New App No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it yo...
This Week in Tech 954: Waiting For the Pope Smoke
November 20, 2023 03:27 - 3 hours - 2.33 GB VideoDiscussion of the surprise firing of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI by the board Explanation of the complicated structure of OpenAI as a nonprofit with a for-profit subsidiary Debate around the board's goals to slow down AI development versus Altman's push for progress Analysis of the ripple effects on Microsoft and partners who invested heavily in OpenAI Thoughts on cautions versus opportunities with generative AI and large language models News about Apple supporting RCS for higher quali...
Ask The Tech Guys 2001: The Definition of Dapper
November 20, 2023 00:37 - 2 hours - 1.86 GB VideoMikah Sargent is running solo today as Leo Laporte is out this week! OpenAI has had an interesting past few days as Sam Altman was out at OpenAI but is suddenly in talks to rejoin the company. Can you use an older iPhone just for the iMessage app? And is it worth purchasing your own modem & router rather than renting one from your ISP provider? OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO. Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year. Is there a possibi...
This Week in Enterprise Tech 570: Well-Placed Friction
November 18, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 929 MB VideoRansomware group reports a victim company to the SEC for failing to promptly disclose a breach. Shadowy hack-for-hire group behind sprawling web of global cyberattacks Electrical arc detection devices that can prevent dangerous home fires caused by faulty wiring. The worst passwords of 2023 The NIS2 Directive: The first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity Jenna Bilotta of LaunchDarkly joins to discuss transforming DevOps tools with better user experiences. Hosts: Louis Mares...
This Week in Space 88: Thanksgiving Special
November 17, 2023 23:41 - 1 hour - 904 MB VideoA lot of cool space stuff has occurred since the dawn of the Space Age, and a lot of it lives overhead right now. This week, Rod and Tariq run through their favorite space missions and top moments in the exploration of the final frontier. As usual, it may not be quite what you expect... but we'll be sure to toss in an extra Bad Space Joke to keep you satisfied. Join us! Headlines SpaceX's Starship rocket ready for launch attempt on November 19 after repairs. The world's largest rocket cou...
Tech News Weekly 312: Apple Supporting RCS in 2024
November 16, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour - 963 MB VideoApple has reversed course and is adding RCS support to iMessage next year. What was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2023? And Common Sense Media has ratings for ten chatbots & AI services that parents should be cautious with when their kids interact with them. Breaking news Thursday morning as Apple has announced that they are adding RCS support to iMessage next year. Will Sattelberg of Android Police shares the details of what this means. Microsoft Ignite 2023 is happening in Seattle curr...
This Week in Google 742: More Eel Guys Than You Know
November 16, 2023 03:33 - 2 hours - 1.75 GB VideoDiscussion of upcoming Black Friday sales on Google Pixel phones and tablets Concerns with the Pixel tablet including laggy performance, inability to use independently from dock, and high pricing Leo shares his epiphany on the usefulness of AI for expert systems and personalized agents Demonstration of Leo's custom AI assistants for Lisp and Emacs programming languages Talk of Elon Musk's reputation decline after acquiring Twitter Discussion of studies showing people perceive AI-genera...
Windows Weekly 855: Live From Ignite!
November 15, 2023 21:05 - 2 hours - 1.72 GB VideoPaul and Richard are at Microsoft Ignite 2023 and just watched the keynote! Leo Laporte chats with them to discuss the clarified rebranding of Copilot, some new AI features in Windows 365, Microsoft Loop's availability, the release of .NET 8, two decades of Patch Tuesday, a neat Xbox Series bundle discount for Black Friday, and more! Microsoft Ignite (Final) Copilot rebranding clarifies the naming changes announced in September Copilot for Microsoft 365 adds plug-in support, more Window...
Security Now 948: What if a Bit Flipped?
November 15, 2023 02:45 - 2 hours - 1.69 GB VideoPrivacy Badger blocks trackers on news sites and prevents browser exposure to unwanted domains like TikTok and Datadog. No major updates on EU's controversial Article 45 in eIDAS 2.0. Industry pushback continues as implementation would threaten encryption. Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex lost $130M in a hot wallet hack, the 14th largest crypto theft. Decentralized finance platform Raft lost $3.3M due to an exploit. Crook operated website iotaseed.io to generate wallet seed phrases, the...
MacBreak Weekly 895: Berkeley Blue and Oaf Tobar
November 15, 2023 01:29 - 2 hours - 2.18 GB VideoApple has plans for ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates. Google is paying Apple 36% of the revenue it earns from search advertising made through the Safari browser. And Steve Wozniak is "doing good" after a medical emergency in Mexico City. The Space Black MacBook Pro is darker than ever. Apple plans ambitious iOS 18 and macOS 15 updates, seeks to squash bugs. Apple says it 'expects to make' App Store policy changes due to EU Digital Markets Act. Nothing is bringing iMessage to its An...
iOS Today 679: Plant Apps & Care
November 14, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 919 MB VideoIf you've got house plants or like to do a little gardening, now's the time to up your gardening game. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps to help you with plant identification and care. Planta: Keep Your Apps Alive PictureThis - Plant Identifier Seek by iNaturalist Flower Care Bluetooth Plant Monitor Get Gardening Collection - App Store News Apple's Swift Student Challenge to open in 2024 with new category New iPhone photography exhibition debuts in Pari...
Hands-On Tech: M3 Max MacBook Pro Review
November 13, 2023 20:53 - 24 minutes - 323 MB VideoLeo Laporte talks to Mikah Sargent about his new Space Black MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip. He goes over the comfort, speed, ports, memory management, price, aesthetic, and potential longevity. From Baldur's Gate 3 to Windows 11, Apple silicon's recent iteration can efficiently run a healthy amount of applications. Subscribe to Ask the Tech Guys at http://twit.tv/atg For more weekly Mac discussions, subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at http://twit.tv/mbw Got an iPhone or iPad? Subscribe to...
This Week in Tech 953: Deadly Competent
November 13, 2023 02:53 - 2 hours - 1.93 GB VideoOpenAI GPTs, Humane AI Pin, privacy in cars, Amazon ditching Android OpenAI allowing independent developers to create their own GPTs ("little agents") Agreement between Writers Guild and motion picture producers on use of AI in movies Microsoft investing in OpenAI and implications for cloud services China's investment in AI compared to the US AI appliances like Humane pin and rewindai pendant Dangers of deep fakes and advanced technologies Innovations in pinball like Venom Implicati...
Ask The Tech Guys 2000: What Ever Happened to Saran Wrap?
November 13, 2023 00:29 - 2 hours - 1.97 GB VideoSam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the Rolls Royce EV vehicle, Spectre. Why are my contacts on my iPhone not syncing correctly with my Mac? And Leo's new M3 Max MacBook Pro arrived, and he shares his review and thoughts on the device. OpenAI's developer day - what was announced. The Humane AI Pin is a bizarre cross between Google Glass and a pager. Your car can keep collecting your data after a judge dismissed a privacy lawsuit. Is it worth holding onto my iPhone 13 Mini as a possib...
This Week in Enterprise Tech 569: Are Your Patches trackd?
November 11, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 956 MB VideoCISA Alerts: High-Severity SLP Vulnerability currently being exploited. ChatGPT outages attributed to DDoS activity. Gen Z and Millennial employees are a bigger cybersecurity risk than older employees. Security firm finds highly invasive malware hidden in software developer tools. Strategies for bridging the cybersecurity skills gap. Mike Star, CEO and founder of trackd talks about managing patches and how the community can help preventing disruption from bad updates. Hosts: Louis Mar...
This Week in Space 87: One Lunar Fizz Please
November 10, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour - 869 MB VideoAs more people take tourist jaunts into space, and eventually into orbit for longer stays, social drinking will become part of the experience—even if it's just that bottle of congratulatory champagne. Besides the odd effects of zero-g on fizzy drinks in the stomach, the effects of imbibing alcohol cause a wide variety of risks and concerns. And while this is not entirely unknown territory—the Russians have been known to drink cognac from time to time (and are strongly suspected of taking vo...
Hands-On Tech: Google Pixel Watch 2 Review
November 10, 2023 00:49 - 18 minutes - 589 MB VideoJason Howell reviews the new Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch from Google. He discusses the pros like improved software, Fitbit integration, and excellent battery life compared to last year's model. But he also highlights cons like limited sizing, proprietary bands, and big repairability concerns. Overall a nice upgrade by Google but still some key shortcomings versus the competition. Get the Google Pixel Watch 2: https://amzn.to/49rJL6P Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Download or subscrib...
Tech News Weekly 311: Humane Launches Its $699 AI Pin
November 09, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour - 994 MB VideoThe game industry has had a year with the consolidation of organizations and the formation of gaming unions. Jason Howell shares his review of the Pixel Watch 2. And OpenAI had its first developer conference. What was announced at the event? Nathan Grayson of the newly launched Aftermath news site to talk about how the game industry has been impacted by the consolidation of gaming companies and the formation of unions. Jason Howell has been using Google's Pixel Watch 2 for some time and ...
Hands-On Mac 108: How To Turn Off Video Reactions on Your Mac
November 09, 2023 21:07 - 7 minutes - 230 MB VideoIf you've found yourself in the annoying or awkward situation of the sudden appearance of fireworks, hearts, thumbs, and lasers during a video conferencing call, you're not alone! In macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced a new set of reactions that will autoplay when you perform specific gestures on camera. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of disabling reactions in macOS Sonoma to save you from an awkward, confetti-cannon moment with your boss. Use Reactions, Presenter Overlay, and oth...
This Week in Google 741: The Whole Muffin
November 09, 2023 04:32 - 2 hours - 2.18 GB VideoOpenAI debuts GPTs allowing companies to further optimize GPT-4 for specific domains. Article 45, an EU regulation, will roll back web security by 12 years by banning website fingerprinting used for fraud detection. GM halts production on its Cruise driverless van over safety concerns after recent crashes. The SAG strike continues as negotiations with AMPTP stall. AMPTP proposed using AI to replace actors. AI academics voice concerns about AI CEOs like Sam Altman having too much unilate...
FLOSS Weekly 757: Noodling Around with OpenZiti
November 08, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 878 MB VideoPhilip Griffiths of OpenZiti explains to Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett how OpenZiti is on its way to becoming the Linux of secure networking. An overview of OpenZiti and how it implements zero trust principles by putting private networks inside applications. How OpenZiti functions similarly to a VPN. OpenZiti's security and how it authorizes connections. Hosts: Doc Searls, Shawn Powers, and Jonathan Bennett Guest: Philip Griffiths Download or subscribe to this show at...
Windows Weekly 854: Dated, Insecure, and Unreliable
November 08, 2023 19:22 - 2 hours - 2.07 GB VideoCopilot headed to Windows 10, Parallels Desktop on M3 Max, SFI Windows 11 Microsoft to bring Copilot to Windows 10 too. As predicted, actually. Last week was hell trying to figure out how/where people could get 23H2. Turns out, there's a reason. Microsoft is terrible. A Microsoft employee notably—offered some clarity on the 23H2 rollout. 23H2 is available via the ISO download or Installation Assistant, as Paul noted last week. 23H2 is NOT available via the Media Creation Tool, as Paul ...
Security Now 947: Article 45
November 08, 2023 02:41 - 2 hours - 1.71 GB VideoMicrosoft announced storing their Azure keys in an HSM after previously losing control of a private signing key A quartet of new 0-day vulnerabilities in Exchange Server that Microsoft declined to fix Apache ActiveMQ servers under attack exploiting a 0-day, with over half of publicly exposed servers vulnerable Update on the Citrix Bleed vulnerability with evidence of hackers gaining access and post-exploitation activity CVSS version 4 released with new metrics for better granularity and...
MacBreak Weekly 894: The Streisand Effect
November 08, 2023 00:59 - 2 hours - 1.88 GB VideoJason Snell got his hands on the M3 iMac's and MacBook Pro's. Will Apple update its 27-inch iMac lineup with Apple Silicon? And what the perk of fame can get for you in the world of technology sometimes. M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits. Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. Apple M3 and the State of CPUs. Apple's sales drop slightly while profit is up 11 percent. Apple Q4 2023 financial results. On 'Chinese knockoffs' and why Leica works with Xiaomi. App...
iOS Today 678: Smart Home without HomeKit
November 07, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 1 GB VideoYou don't need smart home gadgets to make your home a little smarter. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some clever ways to add automation to your home without the need for smart home accessories. Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone Organize cables into mesh bags NFC Tags WiFi QR Code Generator Basic HomeKit Automation if you have a HomePod: Reset the volume daily One Smart Home Gadget recommendation: Smart plug for your Christmas tree/holiday lights/entryway lamp! The ...
TWiT News 399: OpenAI DevDay Keynote 2023
November 06, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 896 MB VideoAt its inaugural developer conference DevDay, OpenAI unveiled major upgrades like GPT-4 Turbo, a more advanced AI model that's 3x cheaper than GPT-4 and a 128k token context window that can handle much longer prompts. They also launched new multimodal capabilities so developers can integrate vision, speech, and image generation into apps. Key highlights include the Assistants API for building AI agents, the ability to create custom versions of ChatGPT called GPTs and share them publicly on ...
This Week in Tech 947: Speaking of the Roman Empire
October 02, 2023 02:29 - 2 hours - 2.05 GB VideoThe end of Netflix's DVD mailing service Meta's new AI avatars and the uncanny valley Microsoft's massive certificate breach FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon X CEO Linda Yaccarino not having Twitter on her phone AI regulation and safety concerns Differences between books and magazine fact-checking Walter Isaacson's Elon Musk biography and fact checking Twitter ruled biggest source of disinformation by EU Supreme Court to review Florida and Texas social media laws Apple's com...
Ask The Tech Guys 1994: Now Cash Free!
October 01, 2023 23:59 - 2 hours - 1.77 GB VideoWhy is the iPhone 15 Pro overheating for some users? Apple says it's due to an iOS 17 bug. What are the pros and cons of using the iPhone 15's optimized battery vs. 80% limit battery setting? Plus, Scott Wilkinson helps with a viewer's question about sync issues with their Sonos soundbar, and Johnny Jet has a tip to help recover your lost item at an airport more quickly. iPhone 15 Pro Max passes CR's drop test. Apple says iPhone 15 Pro overheating due to iOS 17 bug, not hardware design. ...
This Week in Enterprise Tech 563: Don't Drop Your File Drawers
September 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 834 MB VideoThis episode of This Week in Enterprise Tech covers the convergence of networking and security with the emergence of SASE (secure access service edge), tips for navigating the document and file management landscape, and more enterprise tech stories. A new Chrome 0-day is sending the Internet into a new chapter of Groundhog Day DHS Calls Into Question Physical Security in Johnson Controls Cyberattack Hikvision Intercoms Allow Snooping on Neighbors Backdoored firmware lets China state hac...
This Week in Space 81: Rob Manning, the Carroll Shelby of Mars
September 29, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour - 1000 MB VideoWe all know that NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory designs, builds, and flies the premiere machines of space exploration, but just who designs and prepares them? It takes a team, but unique leadership must be at the top, and Rob Manning, JPL's Chief Engineer, has long been such a leader. From his earliest work on Voyager through engineering every set of wheels on Mars to overseeing engineering for all of JPL, Rob's story reads like an engineer's dream. Come share that dream with us as we tal...
Hands-On Tech: Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ Review
September 28, 2023 23:13 - 15 minutes - 501 MB VideoGet an in-depth look at the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G in this hands-on review. Jason Howell covers the sleek design, vibrant AMOLED display, long battery life, S Pen integration, One UI software, and more. See why this just might be the best premium Android tablet yet, even with the high price tag. Get the Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G: https://a.co/d/gUyADC9 Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https...
Tech News Weekly 305: The Promise of Microsoft Copilot
September 28, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 875 MB VideoA searchable database to see which author's work is being used to train AI. Microsoft had its big Surface & AI event, and its AI assistant feature, Copilot, was announced. The FCC is looking to bring back net neutrality. And Jason has Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9+ tablet. Alex Reisner of The Atlantic joins the show to talk about a search tool for seeing which authors' work is contained within a Books3 AI dataset. Daniel Rubino of Windows Central stops by to chat about Microsoft's Surface and A...
This Week in Google 735: Outside of the Nerdery
September 28, 2023 03:10 - 2 hours - 2.16 GB VideoGoogle's 25th birthday Google killing off Google Podcasts Next week's Pixel hardware event Meta's VR/AR announcements and new Ray-Ban smartglasses with cameras Antitrust lawsuits against Google and Amazon AI voice cloning for automatic translation by YouTube, Spotify WGA writer's strike in Hollywood ending with AI concessions Meta adding AI bots everywhere Books scanned to train AI models in searchable database The viability of foldable laptop screens Premium $500/month Tinder sub...
Windows Weekly 848: The Era of a Grinning Paul
September 27, 2023 21:23 - 2 hours - 2.06 GB VideoIn this episode of Windows Weekly, Mikah Sargent is joined by Paul and Richard to discuss the latest Microsoft updates, news, and products. Paul chimes in on his experience at Microsoft's recent AI event, changes to Windows 11's confusing updates, last week's Xbox leaks, antitrust lawsuits against tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon, and more! Microsoft Special Event: Blockbuster... or blockluster? Paul went to his first in-person Microsoft event in almost four years. You're not goin...
FLOSS Weekly 751: The Phipps Certification
September 27, 2023 20:59 - 1 hour - 882 MB VideoListen closely for The Phipps Certification, and you'll also get news about 3D printing, AlmaLinux, a big EFF win, spyware in new cars and other hot topics on a table surrounded by Simon Phipps, Jonathan Bennett, Shawn Powers, and Doc Searls. Carl Malamud's fight to make the law open to citizens through his non-profit Public Resource. How 3D printing is transforming open hardware through the sharing of designs Mozilla's report on modern vehicles collecting and sharing personal data. Usi...
Security Now 941: We told you so!
September 27, 2023 01:18 - 2 hours - 1.87 GB VideoApple has quietly removed support for Postscript in macOS Ventura over security concerns with the outdated interpreter language. China has formally accused the NSA of hacking and maintaining access to Huawei servers since 2009, based on documents from Edward Snowden. A misconfigured Azure Shared Access Signature token resulted in 38TB of sensitive internal Microsoft data being exposed, including employee backups with passwords. The Signal messaging platform has added a post-quantum encry...
MacBreak Weekly 888: It's Not a Sport, It's a State
September 26, 2023 22:29 - 2 hours - 1.74 GB VideoMikah Sargent is in for Leo Laporte, as Leo is out this week. Mikah and Jason Snell got the new iPhone 15 and share their experiences with the device. Are the reports of the iPhone 15 overheating accurate? And what's up with Apple's FineWoven cases? Apple's updated portrait mode. Widespread iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F. iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says. The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feat...
iOS Today 672: iPhone 15 Review
September 26, 2023 21:42 - 1 hour - 1.26 GB VideoRosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent have their new iPhone 15 Pro Max devices in hand, so you know what that means: It's time to review Apple's latest, greatest iPhones. iPhone 15 Cameras iPhone 15 Action Button Apple's FineWoven Case UKON Phone Lanyard ESR Magnetic Phone Ring Holder for MagSafe Ring Spigen EZ Fit Tempered Glass Screen Protector ESR iPhone 15 Pro Max Armor Tough Case with Stash Stand SAMSUNG Type-C™ USB Flash Drive, 256GB Apple's 240W USB-C Charge Cable News Online...
This Week in Tech 946: AI is Number Two
September 24, 2023 23:50 - 2 hours - 1.72 GB VideoiPhone 15 hands on, Amazon hardware event, Instacart IPO, Unity blinks Discussion on hype cycle of AI; evaluating current state Defining artificial intelligence vs regular computation AI winters and peaks of inflated expectations for AI Evaluating strengths and weaknesses of chatbots like ChatGPT AI's role in computational photography and new iPhones Microsoft's focus on AI with OpenAI partnership Multimodal AI and challenges like hallucination Apple's secretive approach to deve...
Ask The Tech Guys 1993: 3 Story Shoebox With a Tandem Garage
September 24, 2023 22:46 - 2 hours - 1.92 GB VideoLeo and Mikah geek out over the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and iPhone 15 Pro, and answer your tech questions, from mysterious HomePod handoff fails to Chromebook upgrade recommendations. Leo shares his experience with the new iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Tinder Select's new $500/month premium dating service prompts disbelief - would you pay that much to find love? What's the best replacement for an aging Pixelbook? Dick DeBartolo returns from holiday toy showcase events - slime ...
This Week in Enterprise Tech 562: Who Woulda Thunk Splunk?
September 23, 2023 02:01 - 1 hour - 856 MB VideoThis episode of This Week in Enterprise Tech packs in analysis on Cisco's shocking $25 billion acquisition of Splunk and what it means for the cybersecurity ecosystem. Plus, Intel VP of Sales & Marketing Jason Kimrey joins to decode the company's groundbreaking new neural processors and innovations in chip design, and accelerating AI processing at the edge. * Major vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple and Google image libraries - despite patches, blindspots remain * Surge of cyberattacks...
This Week in Space 80: Onward to the Stars
September 22, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 940 MB VideoFranklin Chang-Diaz rose from arriving in America with $50 in his pocket to earning a Ph.D. from MIT, becoming a NASA astronaut, and flying seven shuttle missions--the first Latin American immigrant to reach space. Since his retirement from NASA, he has worked tirelessly on the VASIMR plasma drive, which promises to one day deliver crews to Mars in 39 days instead of the 6-7 months required by chemical rockets. Join us for this fascinating and inspirational conversation as we talk about an ...
Tech News Weekly 304: iPhone 15 Pro vs. Google Pixel
September 21, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoThis week on Tech News Weekly, Jason and Mikah unpack Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro, improvements to Google's AI chatbot Bard, Microsoft's massive gaming leaks, and Amazon's latest product announcements. Gizmodo's Florence Ion joins to share her review of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro with its new titanium chassis and 'tetraprism' telephoto camera. She discusses how it compares to Android flagships like the Pixel 7 Pro, especially in build quality, premiumness, and integration between Apple devices. ...
This Week in Google 734: Anarchy in the Academy
September 21, 2023 03:10 - 2 hours - 1.99 GB VideoThe group discusses the DOJ's antitrust case against Google's search dominance. The hosts debate whether AI will help or harm the fight against online disinformation. Leo and Joan discuss the challenges of internet safety and regulation in the UK. Google news includes: Chromebook lifespan extended to 10 years, Android 14 QPR beta, Google Calendar appointment booking, Nest speaker groups limited, and Google Domains transferred to Squarespace. Leo and Joan talk about the New York Times jo...
FLOSS Weekly 750: AI: Just Make It Normal
September 20, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 830 MB VideoDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Michael "Hoff" Hoffman, Co-founder and CEO of IQXR, about open source in AI, immersive technologies, and much more - and what needs to happen before it all gets normal. What are the differences between virtual, augmented, and mixed reality? The challenges holding back widespread virtual / augmented reality, such as the lack of standards. Privacy concerns around augmented & virtual reality glasses / headsets that record users. AI's role in spat...
Windows Weekly 847: JUSHED!
September 20, 2023 18:12 - 2 hours - 1.86 GB VideoIt's a BIG news episode this week, as Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott discuss the sudden departure of Panos Panay from Microsoft to Amazon. Did he jump or get pushed out of the company? Leo and Paul also dive into a massive leaked memo about Microsoft's Xbox roadmap and plans over the next 10 years. Other topics include Microsoft's upcoming event focused on AI integration across products like Windows, Office 365, and Surface, as well as online account consolidation and Google's Takeout servic...
Security Now 940: When Hashes Collide
September 20, 2023 01:34 - 2 hours - 1.61 GB VideoLast week's news about evidence of LastPass vault decryption targeting cryptocurrency keys, and the UK's backing down on its encryption monitoring legislation. How hardware security modules (HSMs) allow cryptographic operations like code signing without exposing private keys. Browser identity segregation using multiple profiles rather than separate browsers. Requirements and best practices for securely wiping data from modern solid state drives. A countdown clock for the 32-bit UNIX tim...
MacBreak Weekly 887: Faux-keh
September 19, 2023 22:59 - 2 hours - 1.88 GB VideoJason Snell was at the Apple event and talks about his time there. He also shares his review of iOS 17 and iPadOS17 that he wrote for Six Colors. And another in-depth conversation about the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro camera system in response to an article from PetaPixel about the new iPhone's camera system. Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review. iPhone 15 Pro facts and estimates. Apple explains what the iPhone 15 camera can and can't do - and why. Final Cut Pro now supports iPhone 15 Pro's l...
iOS Today 671: New Features in iOS 17
September 19, 2023 21:28 - 1 hour - 1.18 GB VideoContact Posters, StandBy, Interactive Widgets, SharePlay in Car Apple released iOS 17 on Monday, September 18, so Mikah Sargent and special guest, Dan Moren, share some of the features you should check out the moment you update your phone! Contact Posters Stickers StandBy Interactive Widgets Password Sharing SharePlay in the Car News Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: mainstream crossovers The new iOS 17 notification sound is quieter, and there's no way to change it back iPhone ...