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This Week in Space 214: Moon Man Jun 12, 2026 1:09:08 There are NASA Administrators, and then there are NASA Administrators—all are very accomplished individuals, but some stand out for their unique backgrounds and on-the-job successes, and Jim Bridenstine is one of the latter. Entering service as the new NASA Administrator in 2017 with a background as a Navy pilot, Congressman, and museum director, he was an unconventional choice, and faced some he

Tech News Weekly 441: Siri AI: Initial Impressions Jun 11, 2026 1:02:24 Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Anthropic launches Fable 5, its newest AI model. The FCC seeks to end the use of burner phones in the US. And everything Apple unveiled at WWDC 2026. Amanda talks about Anthropic's newest AI model, Fable 5, its first consumer-accessible version of its powerful Mythos model. Mikah shares a story from 404 Media about the FCC's push to

Home Theater Geeks 535: All About BT.2020 Jun 11, 2026 39:46 The range of colors that can be reproduced by an RGB-based video display is well-defined for standard definition, high definition, ultra-high definition, and high dynamic range content. The ultimate range is called BT.2020, which was developed by Kenichiro Masaoka. Scott Wilkinson dives deep into this topic with Jeff Yurek, VP of Marketing for Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the

Hands-On Windows 193: Windows 11 Update Overhaul (6/2026) Jun 11, 2026 14:58 Windows 11 finally answers persistent user requests with updates that let you shrink the oversized taskbar and pause updates almost indefinitely. Find out why these long-denied features matter now. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video fe

Hands-On Apple 235: Translate App Jun 11, 2026 16:08 Your iPhone has a powerful translation toolkit built right in, ready to tackle menus, emails, and street signs (in over 20 languages) without any extra apps or subscriptions. Discover how to get the most out of features you might not even know exist, from real-time conversation mode to camera translations. Supported languages and translation options overview Translating and pronouncing text, sa

iOS Today 806: What's New in iOS 27? Jun 11, 2026 55:56 Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week! Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility Toolba

Intelligent Machines 874: Google Knows I Love the Pepper Cannon Jun 11, 2026 2:46:30 Discover how a homegrown AI agent is outsmarting big-brand competitors, letting users tailor digital assistants with real memory and skills. The future isn't just smarter models, but everyday tech that learns exactly how you work. • Hermes AI agent's launch, mass adoption, and personalized capabilities • Open source vs. proprietary AI: model access, privacy, and funding hurdles • Apple's next-

Windows Weekly 987: SelfLoathing.md Jun 10, 2026 2:39:37 If you think code is safe from automation, think again. This week's discussion tackles why the rise of vibe coding and AI-powered tools could upend long-held beliefs about software development, with even seasoned pros rethinking their roles. Also, a new C++ documentary is worth watching! Windows After a weekend of Build session viewing, two big takeaways! Vibe coding native Windows apps and a

Security Now 1082: The Malicious Use of AI Jun 10, 2026 2:37:27 Discover how Anthropic's secretive red team and the MITRE ATT&CK framework are mapping the chilling rise of malicious AI use, revealing cyber threats that now move faster than defenders can respond. Was a U.S. law firm right to pay a $20 million ransom. Could Cisco have yet another SD-WAN 0-day in the wild. Why is it so difficult to author secure PHP code. Teens use "WeedHack" to spy and

MacBreak Weekly 1028: The Finder Guy of Your Choosing Jun 10, 2026 2:16:34 Apple held its big WWDC 2026 keynote and introduced the new Siri AI for iOS 27, with sign-ups now available for the iOS 27 beta. However, Siri AI will be delayed in the EU for iOS and iPadOS 27. Liquid Glass has some opt-in options to roll back elements of the design. And Apple highlights its commitment to child safety with new child-safety features in its operating systems. WWDC 2026: Everythin

This Week in Tech 1087: Evil is the Root of All Money Jun 8, 2026 2:43:53 An astronomical amount of money is being poured into AI and data centers as tech giants fight for dominance, but is this fueling the next big tech bubble or just the price of staying in the game? Get the panel's opinions on wild IPO valuations, global power grabs, Build 2026, NVIDIA GTC Taipei, and even successful YouTuber movies! SpaceX IPO to Be Largest Ever at $135 Share Price Utah residents

Untitled Linux Show 258: Leans the Wrong Way Jun 7, 2026 1:51:38 Flathub maintainers are sick of AI, Windows broke Jeff's laptop, and Xorg has even more vulnerabilities. Cloudflare covers in glorious detail a bug where Idle wasn't idle, Ardour gets even better with 9.7, and Valve is continuing to improve the gaming on Linux experience. Windows adds rust coreutils, and Ubuntu is looking to the future. For tips, we have Croft, a tui clone of vscode; cachy-chroot

Hands-On Tech 270: Troubleshooting External Storage Jun 7, 2026 23:41 On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, listener Lenny asks Mikah for advice on how to get the best performance out of an external SSD connected to his MacBook Pro. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Suppo

This Week in Space 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin Jun 5, 2026 1:22:34 Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon

Tech News Weekly 440: Inside a High School's Deepfake Nightmare Jun 4, 2026 1:11:10 Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Google & Microsoft held developer keynotes the past few weeks, with Apple's WWDC conference happening soon. The growing crisis of AI-generated deepfakes in schools. And China's dominance in actuator manufacturing. Abrar & Mikah chat about the stretch of major tech conferences with Google & Microsoft's tech conferences

Hands-On Windows 192: Windows Insider Gets a Reboot Jun 4, 2026 15:07 Microsoft is overhauling the Windows Insider program, streamlining its confusing channels and finally letting you enable new features on demand. Find out why this long-awaited change could get veteran enthusiasts—and frustrated dropouts—back in the game. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!

Hands-On Apple 234: Changing Your Default Search Engine Jun 4, 2026 19:28 Tired of Google's AI overviews? This episode breaks down your actual options for search alternatives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including tips most Apple fans have never tried. See just how easy it is to reclaim your Safari searches with an alternative engine and take back control on your Apple devices. How to change Safari's search engine on iPhone Limitations: can't remove Google everywhere, o

Home Theater Geeks 534: The Van Cave Theater Jun 4, 2026 1:10:30 This month's featured home theater is astounding in its extensive planning and execution. Owner Robert Vanman went all out on an uncompromising 13.7.8 audio system and 194" screen in a room-within-a-room-within-a-room. Scott Wilkinson talks with Robert about his amazing theater. Youthman's video profile: https://youtu.be/KvID0xQmf14 The Van Cave Theater Build Book (PDF): https://amaziwater.org/

iOS Today 805: WWDC: What To Expect Jun 4, 2026 36:16 With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS. Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit Sir

Intelligent Machines 873: Superman's Mustache Jun 4, 2026 2:31:07 AI is upending the movie business, from Amazon's new AI Creators Fund to contract battles that just gave synthetic actors the green light in Hollywood. This episode dives into the real-world impact of generative tools on jobs, creativity, and who gets to tell the next generation of stories. AThis is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia RTX Spark Anthropic has officially filed to go pu

Windows Weekly 986: Liminal AI Jun 3, 2026 2:32:00 Build 2026 is underway in San Francisco this week, and it started with a big, overly-long keynote as always. And Computex is this week, too. There's a lot going on, and some of it is fascinating. Plus, WWDC is next week because you cannot relax. Also, Microsoft GA's WinApp CLI, announces the Windows Platform Skills plug-in for native app creation, and you're not going to believe what Paul did nex

Security Now 1081: AI Captured the Flag Jun 3, 2026 3:19:51 AI vulnerability discovery just upended the legendary Capture the Flag competitions, leaving top hackers sidelined while algorithms dominate the scoreboard. Hear why one seasoned researcher says the entire game is over for humans. As expected, UnFiOS devices are under attack. CISA commands federal agencies to update Drupal. Can the largest botnet ever, be killed. Defender endpoint can cutoff

MacBreak Weekly 1027: The Paris of the South Bay Jun 3, 2026 2:23:47 WWDC is happening very soon: Monday, June 9th! Will this WWDC be Apple's AI do-over? Bloomberg gives a potential look into iOS 27. Dell unveils a new XPS 13 that takes aim at Apple's MacBook Neo, albeit at a higher price point. And Amazon will seek to purchase Apple's Globalstar equity after purchasing the company earlier this year. Anticipating WWDC 2026: Apple's AI do-over? Apple to overhaul

This Week in Tech 1086: The Great Beagle Migration May 31, 2026 2:59:02 Explore everything from explosive technology for space to electric technology for the road. Leo, Molly, Gary, and Sam have deep discussions on Magnifica Humanitas takeaways, Wikipedia drama, Peter Thiel's mvoe to Argentina, and more! US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida What Pope L

Hands-On Tech 269: Windows Home Server May 31, 2026 14:28 On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, David asks Mikah whether his old, out-of-service Windows Home Server is worth bringing back online now that he has a fast fiber internet connection, and what the best way to set it up would be. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twi

Untitled Linux Show 257: Better with Butter May 31, 2026 1:47:10 This week the trio covers the Latest Ubuntu, Fedora, and CachyOS news. Btrfs has a big performance win, USB4 brings fast data transfers, the latest kernel RC has prompted a classic Torvalds rant. And then Jonathan flies in to wrap up the show with Open Source AI definition news. For tips, we have quein for turbo-charges who is, Shelly for smarter package management, htmlq for querying a web page,

This Week in Space 212: Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base May 29, 2026 1:02:33 What a wild week in space news! We were all set to discuss Starship Test Flight 12 and NASA's recent press conference updating their lunar base plans, when on Thursday night, Blue Origin lost a New Glenn rocket on the pad during a static test. The explosion appears to have severely damaged the launch structure, LC36, along with the loss of the rocket. Fortunately, there were no casualties. But th

Tech News Weekly 439: Can Apple's New Siri Catch Up? May 28, 2026 1:01:00 Dan Moren from sixcolors.com joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. A new report from Mark Gurman highlights new details for iOS 27. A look into a trend in London involving phone thefts & the lengths they go to unlock stolen devices for resale. And the Vatican unveiled its new papal encyclical on artificial intelligence. Dan talks about a new report from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg

Home Theater Geeks 533: When is QLED Not QLED? May 28, 2026 12:42 A court in Germany ruled that TCL engages in deceptive marketing when it uses the "QLED" moniker on TVs that don't actually use quantum dots. The ruling applies only to certain European model lines, but could it also apply to any US models? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support

Hands-On Windows 191: The Snapdragon X2 is Here May 28, 2026 22:05 Next-gen Snapdragon X2 Copilot Plus PCs are finally here, delivering real gaming performance and major CPU/NPU upgrades that could shake up your expectations for ARM laptops. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Dis

Hands-On Apple 233: Apple Watch Customization May 28, 2026 16:53 Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused. Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings Editing and reordering watch faces

iOS Today 804: iMessage Apps May 28, 2026 38:53 Why do iMessage apps feel like a forgotten experiment, and what buried gems are still hiding behind that plus button? Dan Moren joins the show to unpack which built-in features now outshine their third-party predecessors and what that says about Apple's approach to messaging. iMessage apps' evolution, developer challenges, and user engagement declines Default iMessage features vs. true apps St

Intelligent Machines 872: Infinite Jeffs May 28, 2026 2:32:25 Photographer Rick Sammon shows how AI is transforming creative work and what happens when the Pope issues a sweeping 42,000-word encyclical on artificial intelligence and invites tech skeptics and true believers to weigh in? The Pope's AI encyclical: technology, ethics, and human dignity Amazing interior, controversial exterior: Ferrari's first electric car Even if you hate AI, you will use Go

Windows Weekly 985: Putting the Mental in Experimental May 27, 2026 2:35:36 Paul has been testing various Linux distributions and other Windows alternatives for months as part of a Switcher series. The zen of Linux can mostly apply to Windows, too: Install and manage software with package managers, and embrace the command line, especially. And if you're going to use a local account, at least be smart about it. Also, Vivaldi 8.0 looks awesome and appears to deliver what F

Security Now 1080: Vulnerability Debt Repayment May 27, 2026 2:44:01 Mozilla found 271 unknown Firefox vulnerabilities in days using AI—bugs that millions of automated test runs had missed for years. Steve Gibson argues this isn't a crisis. It's the industry finally paying down decades of security debt, and for the first time, defenders may have the advantage. Cisco meets Mythos Can the aging CVE system survive AI Patch deployment latency in the AI age MSFT's

MacBreak Weekly 1026: Double-Wide Mode May 26, 2026 2:18:26 A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and

This Week in Tech 1085: Waiting In Line With Sam May 25, 2026 2:53:50 Google is rewriting the rules of search, CBS News Radio just died after 99 years, and billionaires now own the newsrooms. This episode dives into what happens when technology giants tighten their grip on how we get information. Google's new Universal Cart wants to follow your entire shopping journey across the internet Hands-On With All of Google's New Upcoming Android XR Smart Glasses New Yor

Hands-On Tech 268: Laptop Recommendations May 24, 2026 28:54 In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Robert asks Mikah for help choosing a new Windows laptop suited for heavy photo and video editing work, including guidance on GPU and VRAM requirements for his specific software stack, as well as advice on whether switching to a Mac is a viable option after a disastrous previous migration experience. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to ans

Untitled Linux Show 256: Cash Aware May 24, 2026 1:51:15 This week a popular distro adds AI into its offering, Fedora is retiring Deepin, Google is abandoning Gemini CLI, and the fight to give Vizio smart TV owners more control over software running on their TVs. For tips, BleachBit's new TUI is great for headless servers, an update to arch, update-alternatives, and Lynis! You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4f6smWz. Enjoy the show! Host: Jo

This Week in Space 211: Oysters in Space May 22, 2026 1:08:58 When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Techno

Home Theater Geeks 532: SID Display Week 2026 May 21, 2026 1:10:02 Every year, the Society for Information Display holds its Display Week conference showcasing state-of-the-art display technologies. In 2026, it was held in Los Angeles, one of the most important exhibitors was Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the world's display manufacturers. VP of Marketing Jeff Yurek joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about some of the trends and breakthroughs revea

Tech News Weekly 438: Gemini in Your Glasses: A First Look May 21, 2026 1:15:49 Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Amazon is directly implementing Alexa into its flagship shopping website. Bambu Lab is in hot water over direct messages it sent to an independent developer regarding third-party software access. Google's set to release its Android XR smart glasses later this year. And Apple unveils new accessibility features for its products, now i

Hands-On Windows 190: Copilot PCs in 2026 May 21, 2026 22:43 Are Copilot Plus PCs truly delivering the local AI power Microsoft promised, or are buyers still ending up with hardware that can't keep pace? Paul breaks down the latest specs, features, and what the next wave of chips means for your next upgrade. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Suppo

Hands-On Apple 232: Activity Monitor May 21, 2026 32:23 Learn why Activity Monitor is the macOS tool experienced users trust first to diagnose hidden memory drains, runaway CPU usage, and behind-the-scenes energy hogs. Mastering a single built-in tool can put real-time answers and expert-level control right at your fingertips. Quick Access Methods: Spotlight, Finder, and Utilities Folder Five Main Tabs: CPU, Memory, Energy, Disk, and Network Explain

iOS Today 803: Step Up Your Apple Watch Game May 21, 2026 1:03:36 Is your Apple Watch doing all it can for you? Explore how advanced features like multi-watch setups, app grids versus lists, and watch-based security tools can seriously level up your experience. Apple Watch independence, multiple watches per iPhone, and family setup Pros and cons of owning and using two Apple Watches Apple Watch as fashion item versus functional device Passing down and reusi

Intelligent Machines 871: CTRL-F Techno King May 21, 2026 2:53:48 Dashlane's CTO pulls back the curtain on how password managers are actually using AI, why it's more complicated than hype suggests, and what the rise of AI-powered code review means for the next wave of digital security. Nvidia Rides Blistering Chip Sales to Another Record Quarter Mind-Blowing Growth Is About to Propel Anthropic Into Its First Profitable Quarter SpaceX Filing Starts Countdown

Windows Weekly 984: For Entertainment Purposes Only May 21, 2026 2:44:28 Windows Insider Program Release Preview channel updates (including 26H1 for the first time? - A preview of the June Patch Tuesday updates - Shared audio, NPU usage in Task Manager, multi-app camera support, Magnifier improvements. Taskbar updates come to Insiders! Also in Canary, weʼre throwing them a bone this time. Enshittification remedies all around Microsoft just held a WinHEC for the f

Security Now 1079: Daybreak and Codename MDASH May 20, 2026 2:51:52 OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are racing to unleash next-gen AI that hunts for software vulnerabilities and hacks at scale. This episode explores how these advancements could shake up everything we thought we knew about cybersecurity. Microsoft rethinks Edge's "intended behavior" after it gets press. Chaotic Eclipse hacker strikes again with a Bitlocker bypass. Google's threat analysis group d

MacBreak Weekly 1025: Below the Plimsoll Line May 20, 2026 1:58:50 How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly prepa

This Week in Tech 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus May 18, 2026 2:58:19 Is the era of American tech dominance ending? Get an inside look at how China's pragmatic approach to AI, robotics, and hardware is shifting the global balance, and why the US might need a new playbook to keep up. Trump and the CEOs go to China NVIDIA CEO joins Trump in China despite 'awkward' politics US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough Empty Waym

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