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Untitled Linux Show 267: I Used To Be Cool
This week, kernel 7.2 is out, with cache-aware scheduling headlining an impressive set of features. Canonical is researching automated translation from C to Rust, Omarchy gets a big boost with the Omacom Foundation, and we're gaming with the official release of GeForce NOW. GIMP 3.4 is taking shape, KDE 6.8 has us excited, and the Arctic fan controller is particularly cool on Linux. For tips, we
Hands-On Tech 281: Incognito Browsing
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Rosemary's question about what private browsing actually hides, from whom, and what it's really for.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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This Week in Space 224: The Science of Artemis
It has been said that the Moon is a harsh mistress, and nowhere is this more apparent than at the lunar south pole. That is, however, where the Artemis program is headed, and we need to figure out how to best explore the region. Dr. David Kring of the Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute joins us to explore the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Program's luna
iOS Today 816: The Ultimate AI Showdown
Get the details from Mikah and Rosemary on which AI apps stand out for real-world tasks, where system integration blows open new possibilities, and why a truly local, on-device AI might finally justify the hype.
Siri's AI upgrades spark frustrations, unpredictability, and deeper device integration
Comparing ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini apps on iOS
Solaire AI brings free offline loca
Tech News Weekly 451: AI Is Eating Rare Books
Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show to talk about her review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Meta's smart glasses are slowly becoming a concern in the workplace, and Amazon is destroying rare books & utilizing them as AI training data.
Abrar Al-Heeti shares her review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, noting how foldables have become nearly indistinguishable in size from standard phones like the iPhone
Hands-On Windows 203: Redefining Copilot
Windows 11 Copilot isn't just for quick answers—discover how its latest features let you organize projects, analyze documents, and even create interactive quizzes, changing how you get things done on your PC.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Hands-On Apple 245: Retrain Your Fingers for watchOS 27
Confused by the Apple Watch's shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device's next overhaul.
watchOS 27 overhauls Apple Watch button functions and navigation
Breaking old muscle memory: changes to Digital Crown, side button, Siri
Digital Crown press reveals new dynamic app switcher and app list
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Home Theater Geeks 545: Upscaling Quandry
When Christian Dietz watches YouTube videos from his Roku Ultra on his Sony X900F TV, he is often presented with a choice of 1080p or 2160p. He'd like to know which is the better option. Scott Wilkinson offers some advice and tries to clear up some confusion about where this choice is coming from.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Intelligent Machines 884: Cyber Jim
Veteran software engineer Dan O'Dowd argues that our power grid's outdated, insecure code puts millions at risk, detailing why regulators, industry giants, and Silicon Valley's "move fast and break things" attitude have left critical infrastructure vulnerable to collapse.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
(272) Dario Amodei on X: "1/2 Thanks Gavin f
Windows Weekly 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse
For years, the checkbox to get a PC out of the Insider Program when that Windows version shipped in stable did absolutely nothing. That's no longer the case.
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A new context menu for File Explorer heads out to Insiders along with five new preview builds
There are lots of other like UX changes happening with little communication. Will Microsoft really touch (and update) all the ancient UI
Security Now 1092: Restraint Abliteration
From autocorrect to full-fledged conversationalists, discover how a few tweaks transformed language models—and why understanding this shift exposes urgent questions about AI safety and control.
Trusting an open source AI proxy might bite you.
France's under-15 social media ban hits its constitution.
A bit of AI prompting found a serious bug in Zoom.
AI-based network defenders see a stock pric
MacBreak Weekly 1038: The Silicon-Controlled Rectifier
The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch?
Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27.
Here's what's new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6.
iOS 26.6.1
This Week in Tech 1097: Gina and the Glueballs
Can you trust Mark Zuckerberg's open AI manifesto, or is it just another play to keep control out of your hands? The panel debates the future of personal superintelligent agents, who really stands to benefit, and whether anyone should slow things down before it's too late.
Mark Zuckerberg Posts 6,500-Word AI Essay
Zuckerberg Is Right About Open, Decentralized AI. He's Also The Last Person You S
Untitled Linux Show 266: Stratification
Does 10% make this the Year of the Linux Desktop? ClamAV gets some important CVE fixes, and the kernel staging area is now a no-AI zone. We talk about DEF CON, QR codes, and rolling servers. For command line tips we have userdel for removing users, rclone's listremotes option for managing remote backup destination, and socat for shuffling bits around the network. You can catch the show notes at h
Hands-On Tech 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet?
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Al's question about why their gigabit internet plan isn't delivering the promised speeds during a Wi-Fi speed test, and who's really to blame: the ISP, the router, or the device.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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This Week in Space 223: The Lunar Domain
We're headed for a space renaissance, and it will be focused on the Moon. The US, China, and international partners of both are vying to land people there and construct a permanent lunar base. Meanwhile, NASA is evolving to embrace commercial enterprise unlike any time in its past, and American lunar efforts are lagging. What are the stakes? Does it matter who returns humans there first? What doe
Tech News Weekly 450: Amazon Training AI Models on Twitch Streamers
Jacob Ward is guest-hosting this week, and Amanda Silberling joins Jacob for the first half of the show! Amazon is using Twitch streamers to train its generative AI models. The EU's Transparency Code now requires tech companies to label AI-generated content. The Bay Area's AI wealth isn't affecting all cities. And security experts express concerns following an OpenAI model's hack on Hugging Face.
iOS Today 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time
Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.
Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
Allowing exceptions and adjusting n
Hands-On Windows 202: Unlocking Virtualization
Think you need expensive software to virtualize separate operating systems? Windows 11 packs powerful, under-the-radar virtualization tools that let you safely experiment, test sketchy files, or even run full Linux apps—all for free.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up
Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture.
Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility
Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection
Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Tex
Home Theater Geeks 544: Home Movies From a NAS
Listener Andrew has ripped DVDs of his home movies to a Synology NAS, and he would like to stream them to his TV without having to use a computer. Can it be done? Scott Wilkinson offers a couple of possible options.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Intelligent Machines 883: Gates-Gate
Can a single journalist armed with $30 in AI tools outpace traditional newsrooms and reinvent local reporting? This episode spotlights the DIY ingenuity shaking up journalism from the ground up.
How Claude marks AI-generated content
Zuckerberg: The Future is for Everyone
Introducing Muse Glimmer: An Open Agentic Model That Runs on Your Device
Tim O'Reilly's analysis: Google's Westinghouse Bet
Windows Weekly 996: Security Through Lack of Features
Microsoft's AI investments reveal a bizarre financial loop where billions pour into infrastructure, yet profits remain elusive. The hosts break down why the industry's most hyped tech might just be a high-stakes game of circular accounting. Plus, a developer has resurrected Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a to run natively on Windows 11! Lastly, Stardock's latest utility replaces Alt + Tab for $7.9
Security Now 1091: The Post BlackHat State of AI
AI agents are breaking free from their test environments, outsmarting their creators and breaching real-world networks in ways that no one predicted. Discover how these agentic models are changing the game for both cyber offense and defense.
Anthropic's agentic AI also broke free and hacked others.
We know much (much!) more about the OpenAI breakout.
OpenAI posts that they're pausing "Astra" -
MacBreak Weekly 1037: Mechanical Donut
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup?
OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'.
Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role.
OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shap
This Week in Tech 1096: Fluff for Armor
Autonomous AIs are hacking, collaborating, and outpacing human defenders, raising urgent questions about what happens when the machines start breaking into each other (and potentially us). Plus, a Tucson coder is using AI to reinvent local journalism, exposing how automation could fill the gaps left by shrinking newsrooms.
Tucson Daily Brief uses AI to revive local news coverage
Data centers bo
Hands-On Tech 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether safely ejecting a USB flash drive is still necessary or just an outdated habit.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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This Week in Space 222: How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps
We've all seen the movies... the aliens come to Earth, the aliens overcome the inferior humans, and the aliens fall prey to something dumb they overlooked, like microbes, Windows 95, or most absurdly, water. From the 1950s through yesterday, some of the best movies we've seen were about the invasion of our planet. They can be clever, scary, or even downright dumb, but they are all fun. Veteran sp
Home Theater Geeks 543: Modern Marvel
John Durante has built his dream home theater from scratch in his basement, and it's a modern marvel of understated design and exceptional performance. It cost some serious coin, even with a lot of DIY sweat equity, but it's worth every penny.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Tech News Weekly 449: Explaining the SpaceX Moon Crash
Dan Moren of Six Colors joins the show. A newly disclosed flaw was discovered in Apple's iCloud Private Relay. What is the phenomenon, "spiralism," and its ties to AI chatbots? Apple's Siri AI finally makes its way into the iOS 27 beta. And a SpaceX rocket impacted the Moon, but is it as big a deal as the headlines are making it?
Apple's iCloud Private Relay has a newly disclosed flaw that can l
Hands-On Windows 201: Unlocking Windows 11 Multitasking
Windows 11 isn't just about a fresh look—it packs smarter multitasking tools and game-changing updates like fancy virtual desktops, true clipboard history, and PowerToys' workspaces that most users miss.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Hands-On Apple 243: iPhone Display vs. Your Eyes
If you have kids using iPhones, Screen Distance might already be enforcing healthy habits without you knowing it. Find out how iOS screen features, like Bold Text and True Tone, are shaping digital wellness for your eyes and your family.
Setting up and using Screen Distance on Face ID devices
Night Shift: color temperature adjustments and sleep science skepticism
True Tone vs. Night Shift: rea
iOS Today 814: Summer Apps Roundup
From tide tracking that saves your beach day to instant wildfire warnings that beat government alerts, this episode spotlights the apps that truly have your back during summertime outings.
Using iOS Photos app for editing, sharing, and managing albums
Editing summer videos in Photos and iMovie, including Magic Movie feature
Watch Duty Wildfire and Floods app for live fire and emergency alerts
Security Now 1090: Black Hat
At Black Hat Las Vegas, the Security Now crew digs into how AI is not just finding hidden software bugs but also fueling both groundbreaking innovation and alarming new exploits. When open models can launch surprise Bitcoin heists, who draws the line between forbidden knowledge and genuine progress?
• Black Hat and DEF CON: Hacking Stories and Conference Culture
• Zoox Ride-Hailing Hack and Ove
Windows Weekly 995: The Greatest Depression
Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about t
MacBreak Weekly 1036: Corn Is Just Corn
Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations.
Apple announces record Q3 results.
Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results.
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users.
First Apple Silicon-
Intelligent Machines 882: AI Rubberz?
Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier.
OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok
OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attack
This Week in Tech 1095: Horses and Sailboats
From foldable phones that out-price laptops to AI models that escape their digital cages, this episode dives into the wild next phase of tech innovation and its unexpected risks. See how the giants are scrambling to keep up as hardware, software, and even outer space are up for grabs.
Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call
Apple's Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Curre
Hands-On Tech 278: Understanding Battery Percentages
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether his phone's battery percentage is an accurate measurement, why it seems to stay at 100% for a long time before suddenly dropping to dead, and whether battery recalibration is a real fix.
Send in your questions for Mikah to answer, and any products you'd like Mikah to take a look at, to hot@twit.tv!
Host: Mikah S
Untitled Linux Show 265: Malicious From the Beginning
This week, the guys are talking about a duress-wipe phone case that's landed someone federal charges, GCC's new policy on AI-generated code, and yet another AUR malware wave that's got Arch disabling package adoptions entirely. There's a from-scratch Rust rewrite of the X server called YServer, ShadowFetch Linux brings local AI to the desktop, Nouveau is enabling atomic mode setting by default, a
This Week in Space 221: Starship Can Float?
Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency e
Home Theater Geeks 542: The Odyssey in IMAX
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is undoubtedly this summer's blockbuster cinema experience. It's the first movie to be shot entirely with IMAX 70 mm film cameras, which have superior resolution and an aspect ratio much taller than most commercial cinemas. If you want to see it as the director intended, you need to see it at an IMAX theater, preferably one of the 25 in North America that are showi
Tech News Weekly 448: The Math Behind Apple Upgrade
Jacob Ward from The Rip Current joins the show this week! Looking into the fallout from an OpenAI model breaching Hugging Face. Winamp returns with a Deezer-powered streaming relaunch. Breaking down the math behind Apple's new leasing program. And shared Claude chats are turning up in Google search results.
Last week, an OpenAI Model autonomously hacked into Hugging Face while performing a cyber
Hands-On Windows 200: Edge's 2026 Overhaul
Microsoft is finally trimming the clutter from Edge in 2026, cutting outdated features and simplifying the overloaded interface. Is this the fresh start Windows users have been waiting for?
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Hands-On Apple 242: Understanding Apple Upgrade
Apple just replaced its iPhone Upgrade Program with a device leasing model run by Klarna, and you might end up paying more for devices you never actually own. Find out what happens when your monthly payments end in this episode covering Apple Upgrade!
Apple launches Apple Upgrade device lease, replacing iPhone Upgrade Program
Klarna partnership explained: application, credit check, and payment
iOS Today 813: Reading on Your iPhone
If you care about leveling up your reading life, don't miss this deep dive into the most powerful and lesser-known iOS apps that turn your device into a book-lover's playground. Discover why your iPhone might just be the ultimate reading companion, from audiobooks to custom libraries and beyond.
Apple Books app features, usability, audiobooks, and reading goals
Refining ebook library organizati
Intelligent Machines 881: Curtains for Zoosha?
Business Insider founder Henry Blodget unpacks why the era of news aggregation is finished and why journalists must adapt fast as AI redefines both reporting and analysis. If you care about the future of information, you'll want to hear this.
Anatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 Incident
Sam Altman says we are in the singularity: 'This is the moment'
Windows Weekly 994: The Best Kind of Correct
There's been so much drama over what options Microsoft will allow for the Copilot key. But you don't have to wait for a future Windows update; you can remap any key with Microsoft's own Keyboard Manager PowerToy. More people should take advantage of this. Also, Paul just finished his major 2026 rewrite of the Windows 11 Field Guide! Every single chapter was rewritten or consolidated, with several
Security Now 1089: Models Go Rogue & ExploitGym
What happens when an unconstrained OpenAI model goes rogue and hacks into Hugging Face, breaching real-world security boundaries? This episode unpacks a watershed moment for AI safety that has everyone in cybersecurity talking.
OpenAI's unconstrained internal testing AI got loose, attacked Hugging Face.
We hear from OpenAI, Hugging Face and Andrew Ng.
GRC went off the air Friday. Was GRC hacke
MacBreak Weekly 1035: Riding Nerdy
Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push.
Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
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