Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week! A look into Synchron's headquarters, Beeper relaunches its messaging services after being acquired by Automattic, OpenAI releases its new agentic AI service, and an AI service company is hosting over 5,000 nonconsensual AI models of real people. Emily shares her time checking out Synchron, a company developing brain-computer interface implants that is considered a significant competitor to Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk. Mikah talks about Be...
Jul 17, 2025•58 min
Representing the color-reproduction capabilities of a video display in a two-dimensional graph is highly problematic; usually, the graph does not reveal a true and complete picture (pun intended) of what's going on. A new approach to this problem, called gamut rings, provides a much more accurate and complete representation of what a display can do. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and e...
Jul 17, 2025•18 min
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Windows Resiliency Initiative is transforming the operating system to stand resilient against potential threats. Learn about the Quick Machine Recovery feature, a game-changer that ensures you won't be left stranded during system boot hiccups. We discuss the upcoming administrator protection enhancements that demand user approval for admin tasks, providing an extra shield of security. Plus, we're diving into the essentials like Windows Hello and smar...
Jul 17, 2025•23 min
Unlock the potential of your AirPods with these game-changing settings that most users never experiment with! Mikah Sargent plugs into the comprehensive settings menu for Apple's audio devices, revealing advanced features that can transform your listening experience from basic to spellbinding. •Battery monitoring and case connectivity - How to check AirPods and case battery levels, plus troubleshooting charging animations and Bluetooth connection issues •Device naming and identification - Custom...
Jul 17, 2025•29 min
This episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries. Screen Time Overview - Introduction to iOS's built-in digital wellness system that tracks usage across all Apple devices and syncs settings when enabled Screen Distance Feature - New safety fe...
Jul 17, 2025•40 min
Interview with Anil Dash egirl Grok x Claude Zuckerberg announces Meta's new AI data centers for superintelligence Meta Hires Two More OpenAI Researchers Reflections on OpenAI RSS is (not) dead (yet) (NED #3) – audra mcnamee Perplexity AI browser Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell 'hyper personalized' ads Stewart Holbrook: Portland Mythmaker How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Have Fun With A.I. Hosts: Leo Laporte , Jeff Jarvis , and Paris Martineau Gues...
Jul 17, 2025•2 hr 20 min
Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it. Windows 11 Copilot Vision gets full Desktop support, Voice integration across all Insider channels Click to Do gets a "Describe image" action, Administrator protection, App permission dialog changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) Canary finally gets the features everyone else ...
Jul 16, 2025•2 hr 38 min
A glorious takedown of quantum factorization. Notepad++ signs its own code signing certificate. Dennis Taylor has Bobiverse Book 6 on his lap. Crypto/ATM machines flat out outlawed. Signal vs WhatsApp: Encryption in flight and at rest. A close look at browser fingerprinting metrics. Rewriting interpreters in memory-safe languages. An introduction to zero-knowledge proofs Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1034-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security No...
Jul 16, 2025•2 hr 56 min
Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list. Apple is offering 150 million to stream F1. Tim Cook isn't going anywhere soon, but an Apple shake-up looms. Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal. E...
Jul 16, 2025•2 hr 23 min
A New Era of Internet Regulation Is About to Begin Australia is quietly rolling out age checks for search engines like Google Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK House "crypto week" could change how Americans use, save money Latest stablecoin bill addresses foreign issuers, national security safeguards Grok team apologizes for the chatbot's 'horrific behavior' and blames 'MechaHitler' on a bad update Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions European Union...
Jul 14, 2025•3 hr 9 min
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rick create a bootable installer for macOS. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord ....
Jul 13, 2025•16 min
It's a Raspberry Pi flavored show, with PiBoot improvements, and a really slick looking Raspberry Pi Laptop from Argon Fourty. System76 isn't to be left out with a new powerhouse laptop of their own. There's AMD Raytracing improvements, an acquisition in the Processor space, and an exciting new OBS release. For command line tips we talk about Proxmox scripting, ProtonPlus, and the ldd tool for Listing Dynamic Dependencies. You can find the full show notes at http://bit.ly/44EEdnP and enjoy! Host...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Welcome to the "Survivor: NASA" edition! This week, Tariq and Rod jump into the headlines, and boy are there a lot of them! NASA has a new interim administrator: former Congress member, reality TV star, and Fox News commentator Sean Duffy. NASA's budget may still be cut by 25%, or it might be increased to more than they have seen since the 1960s in adjusted dollars. At the same time, NASA is under orders to cut as many as 2000 mostly senior-level positions, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory could be...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Fl...
Jul 10, 2025•58 min
Unlock the future of Windows apps as we uncover the updates to Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool in Windows 11 24H2. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord ....
Jul 10, 2025•19 min
Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank. Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connecti...
Jul 10, 2025•13 min
Social media chaos got you jumping between apps like a caffeinated squirrel? Mikah and Rosemary explore the fragmented world of post-Twitter social media and reveal the apps that can help you reclaim your sanity and streamline your online presence. The hosts also reflect on how X/Twitter's changes scattered users across platforms, creating fatigue and missed connections. Ivory for Mastodon - Tapbots' premium Mastodon client offers customizable navigation, multiple account support, and elegant de...
Jul 10, 2025•44 min
Listener Bob has a TCL Roku TV that is starting to misbehave, so he's looking for a new TV. Also, he's limited to a 55-incher in a very bright room. Finally, he's somewhat hard of hearing, and his wife would like him to use headphones when watching. Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit....
Jul 10, 2025•10 min
Interview with Mike Masnick Stop Begging Billionaires To Fix Software — Build Your Own The one secret to using genAI to boost your brain Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk's X How the Owner of Hidden Valley Ranch Learned to Love AI As an M.D, here's my 100% honest opinion and observations/advices about using ChatGPT : r/ChatGPT (21) Josh Woodward on X: "The wait is over. @GeminiApp is now shipping Veo 3 *globally* for all Pro members! That means India, Indonesia, all of Europe, and m...
Jul 10, 2025•2 hr 48 min
It's been a big year for Windows 11 updates. This month is at least semi-manageable! Also, a few more bits from the layoffs. Plus, Amiga Forever 11 and C64 11 Forever help you live in the past! Patch Tuesday Copilot+ PC only: Ask Copilot action for Click to Do 24H2 only: Show smaller Taskbar icons. Screen curtain feature in Narrator. Settings home page for commercial customer 23H2 and 24H2: Windows Share shows preview when sharing web content. Beginning of PC migration feature in Windows Backup....
Jul 09, 2025•2 hr 42 min
Another Israeli spyware vendor surfaces. Win11 to delete restore points more quickly. The EU accelerates its plans to abandon Microsoft Azure. The EU sets timelines for Post-Quantum crypto adoption. Russia to create a massive IMEI database. Canada and the UK create the "Common Good Cyber Fund". U.S. states crack down on Bitcoin ATMs amid growing scams. Congressional staffers cannot use WhatsApp on gov devices. LibXML2 and the problems with commercial use of OSS. A(nother) remote code execution v...
Jul 09, 2025•3 hr 5 min
iOS 26 Beta 3 dials back its liquid glass look in this current beta. Which Apple devices could be affected by Trump's planned August tariffs? Is Apple planning to launch its own Public Cloud model? And an Apple AI executive leaves the company, lured by Meta's AI hiring spree backed by big bucks. iOS 26 beta 3 dials back Liquid Glass. Apple seeds third developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26. Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model. Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese...
Jul 08, 2025•2 hr 18 min
SCOTUS Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton Adalytics finds 9,000+ pirated movies, including summer blockbusters, TV shows, and live sports on YouTube, amassing a collective 250M+ views from July to May SCOTUS granting cert to Cox v. Sony Bartz v. Anthropic AI copyright case Kadrey v. Meta AI copyright case Microsoft layoffs hit 9,000 employees in new wave of cuts Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban Identities of More Than 80 Americans Stolen for North Korean IT Worke...
Jul 07, 2025•2 hr 45 min
This week we're talking security, with a pair of CVEs getting fixed in sudo. Then there's new Raspberry Pi hardware to cover, but you can't run Linux on it. It's still exciting! There's Bash and Perl updates, PipeWire news, and Fedora opting to be a little less radical. For tips we have Pulse for monitoring Proxmox, a slick grep tip for seeing context, and then Contact for reliving the IRG glory years with Meshtastic. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3I725sS and have a great week! H...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps JP with solutions for continuing to use his professional photography equipment if he upgrades his older Mac running macOS Mojave to a newer Mac that doesn't support the older software needed to use the equipment. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of C...
Jul 06, 2025•15 min
Patrick Williams' latest home theater is a real beauty. He wanted to surpass his previous room, dubbed The Force Theater, which was designed to look like the interior of the Death Star from Star Wars. His new one is not themed, yet it does exceed The Force in every way. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit C...
Jul 03, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly ! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme C...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Unlock the cutting-edge advancements of Windows 11's 24H2 release as Paul guides you through an engaging journey of innovation and functionality. Discover how Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is transforming user interaction, with features like the reintroduced Windows key plus C shortcut, a dedicated Copilot key on new keyboards, and immersive voice interaction capabilities. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to ...
Jul 03, 2025•16 min
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a serious flaw affecting nearly 700 Brother printer models that allows attackers to extract serial numbers and generate admin passwords without any authentication. Host Mikah Sargent walks through the step-by-step process of securing your Mac-connected printer using built-in macOS tools to access your printer's web interface and change those dangerous default passwords. Major Printer Security Vulnerability Discovered - Rapid7 cybersecurity company found f...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min
TWiT.tv CEO Lisa Laporte pulls back the curtain on one of the most frequently asked questions from potential advertisers: Why does TWiT maintain a $20,000 quarterly minimum for advertising partnerships? Lisa breaks down the strategic reasoning behind this policy and explains why it's actually designed to benefit both brands and the TWiT audience. Interested in Advertising with TWiT.tv? 🔗 Visit: https://twit.tv/advertise 📧 Contact Lisa: lisa@twit.tv Host: Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to H...
Jul 03, 2025•3 min
