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This Week in Tech 1107: Spicy Hinges
2026-10-26 · 2:44:04Episode notes
Apple's folding iPhone Duo lands with unique new features, an evolving developer scene, and early hardware hiccups that raise eyebrows. Also, a PHP bug threatens 70% of the world's websites while AI rapidly changes how exploits are found and patched. Find out how a single overlooked flaw sparked a global scramble and what it reveals about the fragile backbone of the modern web. iPhone Duo review GM outlines plan for next-gen EV platform, Level 4 autonomous cars TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy (NHTSA proposes cyan AV lights) Spotify launches its first native in-car app, on Audi's Android Automotive cars Hackers Exploited the PHP Vulnerabilities Days Before They Were Patched The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft's Xbox Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say How iTunes came back from the dead Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Glenn Fleishman, Allison Johnson, and Sam Abuelsamid Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/twit doppel.com tanium.com/mythos-twit superhuman.com namecheap.promo use code TWIT
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Untitled Linux Show 276: Didn't Have Enough Dice
2026-10-26 · 2:03:35Episode notes
We're back, and we're forking OBS! Then there's a KDE fork for continued X11 support. We have filesystem schenanigans, including live swapping EXT4 for ZFS and the BeamNG resilient filesystem proposal. Kernel 7.3 is out with the normal slew of fixes and new features, though we're still excited for 7.4, which already has interesting patches landing in the merge window. Then there's the insane security week brought to you by PHP and the number 4. For tips, we have calibredb for managing your library, network-doctor for an all-in-one network toolkit, wipefs for an easy solution for a few specific disk problems, and the we-have-a-problem tool for auditing your CA bundle. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4BFQtnY and don't miss the fun! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Jeff Massie, and Ken McDonald Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Hands-On Tech 290: Protecting Yourself From Sim Swapping
2026-10-26 · 21:37Episode notes
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a question from Otis, who relies on the 6-digit text-message codes his bank sends at sign-in but has started to worry about SIM swap attacks, and wants to know whether those codes are still worth anything and whether he can lock down his number at the carrier. 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! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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This Week in Space 233: The Artemis Generation
2026-10-24 · 47:34Episode notes
Newspace is hiring! With the major powers heading to the moon, low-Earth orbit becoming busier than ever, and countless new companies entering the space marketplace, the hiring pipeline is more critical than ever. We spoke with Dr. Amanda Smith-Hackler, the Director of Education for the Universities Space Research Association and Principal Investigator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars and STEM Workforce Development Programs, about the new and exciting opportunities available to young people seeking to enter the space workforce. Host: Tariq Malik Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Guest: Dr. Amanda Smith-Hackler Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
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Hands-On AI 4: Is AI Deep Research Worth the Wait?
2026-10-23 · 30:13Episode notes
The big AI apps now have research modes that make you wait for a report full of sources. Is the wait worth it? Mikah Sargent gives ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity the same complicated question, plus ChatGPT with regular web search as a control, and compares how long they take, where they look, what they miss, and how much cleanup each report needs. Then he checks every answer against a rebate and tax-credit answer key built from official sources. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On AI at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ai Want access to the ad-free audio and 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. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
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Tech News Weekly 460: iPhone Duo: A Week Later
2026-10-23 · 1:03:44Episode notes
Meta Muse's security flaw. Reviews of the iPhone Duo are starting to come out. Microsoft's plans to overhaul the Xbox department. And Meta is ordered to pay $25 billion in a New Mexico court ruling. Mikah shares a PSA on Meta's new Muse AI agent: A security firm found that Muse's share button put conversation titles in the subdomain of public share links! Allison Johnson of The Verge joins the show to talk about her time with the iPhone Duo so far and things that she misses on the device so far compared to the Pro lineup. Sebastian Herrera of Fortune stops by to talk about how Xbox has lost its focus over the years and what new CEO Asha Sharma, who has no gaming background, is doing to fix it. And Isaiah Poritz of Bloomberg Law breaks down the verdict made in a New Mexico court that orders Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties to the state, related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Allison Johnson, Sebastian Herrera, and Isaiah Poritz Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira
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Home Theater Geeks 554: Hi-Res Audio Streaming
2026-10-23 · 9:33Episode notes
Bredt Westley wants to stream lossless audio from his iPhone to a Denon AVR using a Chromecast Audio or AirPlay 2, and wonders which method delivers the highest fidelity. Scott Wilkinson has the answer. 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 what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Hands-On Windows 212: Copilot Evolves Some More
2026-10-23 · 19:20Episode notes
Copilot in Windows 11 isn't just getting a fresh look; Microsoft is quietly laying the foundation for an AI-powered "super app" that could redefine how you interact with your PC. 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 Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit
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iOS Today 825: Your 2nd Brain on iOS
2026-10-23 · 50:09Episode notes
Is your digital life a scattered mess or a finely tuned "second brain"? This episode reveals how Rosemary and Mikah may organize everything from 3D printer hacks to family chaos using iOS power tools and apps you've never tried. Building a "second brain" for knowledge management on iOS Comparing digital note-taking systems: OmniFocus, Notion, Craft, Obsidian Importance of cross-referencing and linking between apps Notion deep dive: databases, AI features, and integration tips Craft as an alternative for flexible, visual note organization Drafts as a staging ground for notes and quick capture Daily journaling and agenda apps: Parchment and Kan Do highlights Community discussion: Using TextEdit, Notes, and minimal scratchpad workflows iPhone Duo preorder chaos: launch supply snags and shipping delays News: iOS 27 Reminders and Notes app updates App Caps: Scrappy digital scrapbook and Everlog journaling app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Intelligent Machines 893: It All Comes Back to Cats
2026-10-22 · 2:26:11Episode notes
From AI-generated Halloween scares to personal assistants that just won't quit, the age of at-home intelligence is here. But with each new feature, your privacy, security, and digital autonomy hang in the balance. Nemotron 3.5 Super VL Meta's Muse AI agent hits 10.9 million downloads as ChatGPT slides 25% Released This Week : Flux 3 Image Klein (Open Weights) "Introducing Muse Spark Open, The Most Capable US Open‑Weight Model to Date" Video on the DSX Pod starting at 30:40 What if we've misunderstood how AI thinks? First large‑scale agentic cyberattack on OpenCode AI Just Found a Bug That Puts up to 70% of the World's Websites at Risk The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs German Court Rules Google Earth is "Spying" on People by Publishing Aerial Photos of Their Homes Anthropic quietly pitches its own AI safety bill to lawmakers Musk, Anthropic outline dueling approaches to AI-era philanthropy Anthropic S-1 Larry Ellison Went on Borrowing Spree to Bankroll His Son's Warner Bros. Bid Bill Gross's AI Tool Could Supercharge the Number of Startups Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests Craig Newmark AMA A new SubwayTakes star rises: Debbie How SubwayTakes's First Spinoff Star Outwitted Conan Some final words on Foursquare. Squad Editors Note: Jason Hiner's site is The Deep View, not the Deep Think. Sorry Jason! Hosts: Louis Maresca, J
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Windows Weekly 1006: Are You Lying to Me Now, Paul?
2026-10-22 · 2:43:45Episode notes
Paul Thurrott gets hands-on with NVIDIA's new RTX Spark AI PCs and reveals why all that power isn't translating into practical results for certain users. Expect strong opinions and a few surprises about the state of local AI on computers. Plus, Tolaria is a free, open source, vibe-coded replacement for Notion that's based on Markdown files. And now it's on mobile too! Llama Windows is also free/open source and natively supports Windows 11 on Arm and RTX Spark. It may be the easiest way to interact with local AI on Windows. Windows Microsoft discusses second round of pain points updates for Windows 11, starting with a new Photos app plus the ability to work well with just 8 GB of RAM Six (!) new builds, including two to the Release Preview Channel Microsoft Edge is working towards no-reboot updates Opera Air gets a nice refresh The Proton roadmap is spectacular RTX Spark: HP OmniBook Ultra 16 RTX Spark: Lenovo Pro 9n 15 RTX Spark: ASUS ProArt P16 arrives with 128 GB of RAM Microsoft 365 OneDrive is getting a Copilot-infused upgrade for files and photos in the AI era AI/dev RTX Spark hands-on: Local AI is more frustrating than useful Microsoft is working on a comprehensive strategy to secure AI agents OpenAI releases an AI coding model for Visual Basic, other older programming languages XBOX and gaming Report: Project Helix starts with a gaming handheld in 2027, not a console, with a new console in 2028 Microsoft reveals standalone Cloud Gaming costs - 10 hours for $3.99, 25 fo
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Security Now 1101: ECDSA's Curves Origins
2026-10-21 · 2:31:36Episode notes
An unreleased AI solved a 26-year-old cryptographic secret in less than half an hour, exposing the origins of a widely used standard. Discover what this jaw-dropping breakthrough means for the future of trust and transparency in cybersecurity. Another record smashing Patch Tuesday. But again, all those updates were not without consequences. Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reports on an agentic attack. A mass-compromised hardware cryptocurrency wallet attack. How to create your own known-safe crypto wallet. Feedback about AI, coding and SpinRite from a listener. What the reverse-engineering of the ECDSA curves means for security Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1101-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit-biz threatlocker.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT guardsquare.com
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MacBreak Weekly 1047: Warm Up Your Zombie Arms
2026-10-21 · 1:49:01Episode notes
Apple is holding its "Pro and Tell" event on October 28th in Los Angeles. If you ordered the iPhone Duo, will you be getting yours in 2027, like a lot of people? And how will Apple's HomeView handle loading new apps onto the device? Apple announces October 28 "Pro and Tell" event. Apple to launch touch-screen MacBook, new iPad Mini at October event. Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand 'extraordinary' as shipping dates slip. iPhone Duo is sold out for Christmas as shipping estimates slip to 2027. Apple retail staff told to warn against iPhone Duo walk-in purchases. Apple TV price history. Third-party HomeView apps? Think CarPlay. Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers. Picks of the Week Glenn's Pick: Vevor Automatic Tape Cutter Andy's Pick: Tom Bihn Small Cafe Bag Christina's Pick: You Can See Everything Hosts: Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Glenn Fleishman Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira coveron.com/macbreakweekly and use code macbreakweekly Simplify.us/NestEgg
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This Week in Tech 1106: The 10-Day Reply Guy
2026-10-19 · 2:51:15Episode notes
Apple's long-delayed kitchen device and Tesla's flying car spectacle make this panel one you won't want to miss! Data center delays, AI-driven job shakeups, and real-time debates on the real winners in broadband show that the tech landscape isn't just shifting; it's being rebuilt in real time. The Tesla Roadster should go into production in 2028, but don't get your hopes up - Engadget Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources say Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: RTX Spark in a straight-up beautiful Windows PC America's $10tn AI infrastructure boom is starting to fray Apple's HomeView Offers Tantalizing Preview of a Future Robotic Version Apple blames 'extraordinary' demand as foldable iPhones sell out F.B.I. Arrests OpenAI Employee Accused of Planting Bug in Office Meta and Apple, Longtime Foes, Team Up to Put Open-Weight AI on Macs Amazon has over 1 million robot workers. What's next for human employees? How to track Flock cameras using MapQuest Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Gina Smith and Jason Calacanis Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: PaloAltoNetworks.com/Idira coveron.com/thisweekintech and use code thisweekintech NetSuite.com/TWIT cachefly.com/twit
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Hands-On Tech 289: Understanding Email Tracking Pixels
2026-10-19 · 17:26Episode notes
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a question from Lyle who wants to know whether a coworker can really tell when he has opened her emails. Send in your questions for Mikah to [email protected], and he'll answer them in a future episode! 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! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Untitled Linux Show 275: A Write Makes 2 Wrongs
2026-10-19 · 1:46:07Episode notes
Microsoft is bringing Defender to Linux, and that's not even the biggest news of the week. Valve is going 64-bit for the Linux Steam client, and KDE turns 30 with 6.8. Epic has announced that Fortnite is officially coming to Linux. Linus is an AI enthusiast, Framework is supporting CachyOS, and we have questions about RTX Spark. For tips, we have the Convey email client, psutils for PDF manipulation, and tshark for capturing packets on the command line. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4ytjXm3 and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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This Week in Space 232: The Lunar Dump
2026-10-17 · 1:10:50Episode notes
In this week's episode we turned to Chelsea Gohd, former writer for NASA/JPL and now with Space.com, to talk about the recent large data dump from the Artemis II mission. What was included? Why is this new data important? What observations were made, and what discoveries might result from them? What kind of annotations and notes did the astronauts include that make these observations uniquely valuable? And finally, we talk about Artemis III - what is the mission profile and what are the stakes for SpaceX and Blue Origin? Headlines: SpaceX Seeks Approval for 450 Starship Launches Per Year Flying Tesla Roadster Demo Features SpaceX Thrusters and Suction Fan Astronomers Spot Possible First Green Star – the Cosmic Zombie Perseverance Rover Breaks Martian Distance Record Main Topic: Artemis II Mission Data Dump and Lunar Science NASA Releases 800GB of Artemis II Lunar Mission Data Science, Images, Audio, and Annotations Collected by Astronauts Crew's Training to Make Detailed Lunar Observations Importance of Human Eyes on the Moon Versus Remote Sensing Astronauts Witness Spectacular Impact Flashes on Lunar Surface Firsthand Descriptions of Moon's Subtle Colors and Terrain Insights Into Crew Experience and Data Collection Process Astronauts' Career Moves Following Artemis II Mission Artemis III Plans: Docking, Landers, and Science Objectives Challenges Facing SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin Blue Moon Lander The Role and Status of New Axiom-Prada EVA/Mobility Suits for Artemis III R
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Tech News Weekly 459: Apple's Smart Home Reset
2026-10-16 · 1:16:39Episode notes
Apple recently unveiled its Apple HomeView, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy got a first-hand look at Apple's foray into the smart home market! Apple also unveiled its Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. And some US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI. Jennifer shares her hands-on impressions of Apple's HomeView, the company's first smart display that she describes as a cross between a HomePod mini and a giant Apple Watch. She also talks about how the device uses Siri AI and facial recognition to show different calendars and messages for different users. Also, Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4k at a $299 price point, and a new lineup of what they call the Apple Home Collection of LG and Schneider smart home accessories as part of its Smart Home lineup. And Mikah talks about how eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT was built to be easily agreeable and to feign human compassion in ways that can harm users. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: framer.com/tnw
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Hands-On AI 3: The AI That Does the Thing
2026-10-16 · 55:26Episode notes
What happens when AI stops talking and starts doing? Mikah Sargent puts Meta's Muse agent to work on simple jobs, hard ones, and a couple of weird ones: a weekly news brief, a day trip, a shopping cart that stops for his approval, a web page it builds itself, and a podcast about whether a hot dog is a sandwich. Along the way, he explains what makes an agent different from a chatbot, what Muse can and can't touch, and the settings to check before you hand any AI the keys. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On AI at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ai Want access to the ad-free audio and 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. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit
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iOS Today 824: Home Sweet HomeKit
2026-10-16 · 58:19Episode notes
Apple finally steps into the smart home display race with HomeView, shakes up its HomeKit lineup, and partners with major brands for "second-party" devices. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down what these big changes mean for everyday users and power tinkerers alike. Apple debuts major Home app updates in iOS 27 HomeKit Secure Video gets AI-powered descriptions, smarter notifications, and search New HomeKit features: Thread, Matter support, energy monitoring, 4K streaming Apple reveals HomeView: smart display for the home with speaker or wall-mount options HomeView's features, FaceTime, and multi-user support Apple TV 4K updated with better Siri AI, microphones, and Find My remote Four-speaker HomePod/HomePod mini surround sound with latest Apple TV HomePod mini 2 announced: new sounds, color-matched features, and Siri AI caveats Apple's "second-party" Home accessories line launches with LG, Schneider Electric Overview of new cameras, video doorbell, floodlight, thermostat, and smart lock Matter support in Apple Home devices: features, pitfalls, and real-world advice Shortcuts Corner: Advanced HomeKit automations, weather integration, and triggers App Caps: HomePass for HomeKit and Signals for HomeKit automate and simplify smart homes Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and
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Hands-On Windows 211: Task Manager OG
2026-10-16 · 20:36Episode notes
What happens when the original creator of Task Manager decides to outdo Microsoft at its own game? Discover TMOG, a feature-packed, cross-platform tool built by Dave Plummer that transforms how you monitor and manage your system. 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 Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
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Home Theater Geeks 553: TV Privacy
2026-10-16 · 13:44Episode notes
A YouTube channel called Gamers Nexus recently took a deep dive into how much data LG collects from its TVs about your viewing habits and even ambient conversations in the room. This has sparked a fierce debate about privacy and exactly how LG and other TV and so-called "smart" device manufacturers use the data they collect. Scott Wilkinson talks about the issue and the best ways for you to limit the amount of data that corporations collect from you. Gamers Nexus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IFVTcM28KA Gamers Nexus Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToP9xfLDSME Caleb's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnwRj5lx9w PCMag article: https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-hidden-setting-watching-everything-how-to-stop ZDNET article: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/ 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 what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Intelligent Machines 892: Pants-based Benchmarks
2026-10-15 · 2:31:50Episode notes
GitHub's developer relations VP, Martin Woodward, reveals just how dramatically AI agents are reshaping who codes, what gets built, and why open source maintainers are overwhelmed by a tidal wave of pull requests. If you thought Copilot was disruptive, wait until you hear what's coming next. Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay (11) Andrej Karpathy on X: "Dusting off this tweet from April because this gap in shared understanding of LLM capability is *widening*. It's now less "two groups of people speaking past each other" and more a sharp funnel. - Napkin math somewhere around 6B people (~75% of the population) have barely come" / X AI models may be capable of self-replicating without access to a datacenter Zuckerberg called Muse ready despite the risks, New York Times reports Muse Wonder OpenAI's math breakthrough points beyond math GLM-Legal: Advancing Agentic Legal Intelligence Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response to Moscow's strikes on Kyiv data centers Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy Yet Another Literary Prizewinner Seems to Be AI Nicolas Cage Says He's 'Probably Not' Working With Amazon Again After Refusing to Sign AI Waiver for 'Spider-Noir' Fleeting — Sorry, I'm in a meeting REA — Reverse Engineering for Your Codi
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Windows Weekly 1005: Nicely Frosted
2026-10-15 · 2:52:41Episode notes
Microsoft's latest Windows event left even diehard enthusiasts scratching their heads, with new AI-powered hardware and "RTX Spark" PCs getting top billing but little clear reason for anyone to buy them. If you're wondering what actually matters in the world of AI PCs. or why no one can explain it, you're not alone. Windows We need to talk about last week's Windows event... what the heck was this? Lots of Windows, lots of Surface, a little bit of ecosystem, confusing local AI story, no major new end user features that are unique to RTX Spark, a weird Osborne Effect for RTX Spark, and a stunning lack of self-awareness combine for one of the weirder Microsoft events in memory The RTX Spark era begins this week. How is this different from Copilot+ PC? Patch Tuesday is here and it's a big milestone Minor changes for 24H2, 25H2, 26H2 Big changes for 26H1 This is the first Patch Tuesday for 26H2, the last one for 24H2 (Home, Pro) 1400+ security fixes, a new record(!!) - This is almost 15x the normal number of patches ASUS allows reviewers to show unboxing, so here's the RTX Spark-based ASUS ProArt P16 PC market fell over 20 percent in Q3 as component crisis takes its toll Googlebooks suck, and everyone is finally noticing what I reported last week. But there is another, and it's an unexpected option Tiny11 Builder gets a major update with a WinUI makeover AI/dev This has been the most exciting week in AI advances since this era kicked off in February 2023 ArtCraft releases impressi
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Security Now 1100: Booby Trapping LLMs
2026-10-14 · 2:49:02Episode notes
Think your open-source AI model is safe? This episode uncovers how LLMs can be secretly booby-trapped with undetectable backdoors, raising the stakes for anyone deploying AI in serious environments. Anthropic cuts live Internet access during testing. Will LLM technology turn out to be an uncontrollable dead end? What alternative AI technologies are underway? Anthropic offers free AI vulnerability scanning for open source. South Korean banks hit by Claude-driven cyberattacks. Japan declares a state of cyber-emergency due to attacks. For one listener, agentic coding has taken the joy out of coding. A listener is having way too much fun with AI and Halloween. Some listeners believe I'm downplaying the dangers of AI. We carefully examine the consequences of maliciously trained AI Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1100-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit hoxhunt.com/securitynow originhq.com/securitynow trustedtech.team/twit
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MacBreak Weekly 1046: Trust Agnes!
2026-10-14 · 2:31:39Episode notes
Apple held its "Welcome Home" event, debuting Apple HomeView and Apple Home Collection, a lineup of new smart home accessories in partnership with LG. Apple also unveiled its Apple TV 4K. And will Apple finally debut its Touchscreen MacBook Pro later this month? Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home. Introducing Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories. Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI. Apple set to debut touch-screen MacBook and new iPad Mini in late October. You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process. iPhone Duo has a book-like two-page Quick Look layout. Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe. Apple may have to officially support Apple Intelligence removal on Macs to protect sales. Tim Cook, Elton John, King Charles launch Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs. 'Remnants' – Ti West directed the first immersive horror movie for the Apple Vision Pro. After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sprout Pi Jason's Pick: HA Green + Claude Leo's Pick deskflow/desktflow Andy's Pick: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members
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This Week in Tech 1105: Agents Gone Wild
2026-10-12 · 2:53:52Episode notes
Windows unveiled its Surface Laptop Ultra & Surface RTX Spark Dev Box at its recent Surface event. Google's SynthID Detector is open to everyone now to check for AI-made media. OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia and its tools to make unauthorized edits. And AI tools are now flooding into underground cybercrime markets. Windows 11 market share creeps upwards as cost of staying on Windows 10 set to double. Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event. Trump: Anyone saying "AI" is "THE ENEMY!" The White House uses it. Google opens SynthID Detector to everyone to check for AI-made media. Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to create a 'virtual cell'. OpenAI to flood your eyeballs with visual ads. OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic. Anthropic AI model went rogue, submitted fake unsolved murder tip. OpenAI is pissing off a bunch of mathematicians — again. Scoop: AI companies plot "day after" scenarios for public revolt. Hackers steal 8 million citizens' records from Danish government database. AI tools flood into underground cybercrime markets. Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts. FBI arrests founder of ransomware negotiation firm. These midterm races will decide data centers' political fate. Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating "Skydance" behemoth. HBO Max, Paramount+, and Discovery+ "will unify into a single service". Spotify opens new front in war on fair use.
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Hands-On Tech 288: Understanding What IP68 Means
2026-10-12 · 21:36Episode notes
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clyde, who is shopping for a new phone after his last one died in a sink full of dishwater, asks what an IP68 water resistance rating actually promises, whether it wears off as a phone ages, and what to do in the first few minutes after a phone gets wet. Send in your questions for Mikah to [email protected], and he'll answer them in a future episode! 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! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: scribe.how/hot
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Untitled Linux Show 274: Not Even Embarrassed
2026-10-12 · 1:34:05Episode notes
The end of proprietary programs may be upon us, and a project ends and goes proprietary. Ubuntu surprises us with changes to Grub, Qualcomm is making moves in the Linux space, but the Radxa Raspberry Pi killer has a software shortcoming. Huawei has an expirimental filesystem, Google is looking to Kage kernel drivers, and more! For tips we have pcguage for a quick heads up on system stats, mokutil for managing system secure boot certs, and the Adafruit Arcade Bonnet for building an arcade on a Raspberry Pi. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4jhiE5N and have a great week! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and Rob Campbell Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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This Week in Space 231: Sailing the Stellar Seas
2026-10-10 · 58:07Episode notes
From the earliest works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells to the best of contemporary space science fiction, Tariq and I dive deep into our favorite space si-fi across the ages! And our challenge to you for some of the most obscure titles we know. Headlines: Remembering Apollo Era Legends Margaret Hamilton and Milt Windler Soviet Meteor 27 Satellite Breaks Up, Raising Space Debris Concerns Elon Musk Receives National Science Award Amid NASA Science Cuts Main Topic: Space Science Fiction Books and Media Influential Childhood Sci-Fi Classics and Lesser-Known Gems H.G. Wells, Ray Bradbury, and the Enduring Power of Classic Novels Comic Books as Gateway to Space Narratives, from Star Trek to Modern Series Golden Age Science Fiction: Venus Sagas, Heinlein, and Asimov Modern Standouts: The Expanse, Jack McDevitt, Martha Wells, and Ann Leckie Women in Sci-Fi: Hidden Voices and Impactful Authors Sci-Fi Landmarks: War of the Worlds' Grover's Mill Monument and Other Cultural Footprints Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: coveron.com/thisweekinspace and use code thisweekinspace threatlocker.com/twit
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Hands-On AI 2: Nine Billion Knobs
2026-10-09 · 55:21Episode notes
What's actually inside an AI model? Mikah Sargent opens up the file from last week's episode and finds tokens, billions of numbers, and one surprisingly simple job: guess the next piece of text. Along the way, he shows why the same question can get a different answer every time, where all those numbers came from, and why a chatbot can sound completely sure of itself and still be wrong. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On AI at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ai Want access to the ad-free audio and 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. Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit-biz
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Tech News Weekly 458: Congress Takes Aim at Flock
2026-10-09 · 1:06:38Episode notes
Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent on this week's episode of Tech News Weekly! Common Sense Media labels ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk." AI agents from companies such as Meta and OpenAI are "cute washing" to make them feel friendlier. A federal judge ruled a Flock license plate search unconstitutional. And organs-on-chips, simulations, and AI models are starting to replace animal testing. Amanda talks about Common Sense Media's labeling of ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk", as its friend-like design, engagement incentives, and rarely appearing "take a break" prompts can keep teens talking to a chatbot instead of a trusted adult. Mikah shares an article from Fast Company's Grace Snelling, who coined the term "cute washing" for how SpaceX AI's Grokbot, Meta's Muse, and OpenAI's Dot all use big eyes and soft shapes to make autonomous AI agents feel friendly. Jason Koebler of 404 Media joins the show to discuss the first federal ruling to call an automated license plate reader search unconstitutional, and explains how Flock's network of more than 100,000 cameras feeds federal programs like HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area). And Mikah explains how organs-on-chips, computer simulations, and AI models are beginning to replace animal testing as regulators like the FDA shift their rules, as noted by IEEE Spectrum's Brandon Kim. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling Guest: Jason Koebler Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.
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iOS Today 823: It's About Time (Apps)
2026-10-09 · 57:10Episode notes
Discover how iOS and watchOS are quietly transforming the way you track, customize, and automate every second, from modular lock screens to Siri-powered alarms. Plus, hear why third-party apps are still running circles around Apple's timer tools. Customizing lock screen time display and widgets on iOS Apple's system clock app features: timers, alarms, world clock Multiple timers and AlarmKit integration for developers Timer controls, volume settings, and kitchen use tips Handling time zones, world clock widgets, and third-party time apps Apple Watch faces, complications, and ongoing third-party face debate Accessibility tools: haptic feedback, chimes, and clock customization Third-party timer apps: Just Timers, (Not Boring) Timer, Timer+, Overlap Frustrations with time zone selection in clock apps Time drift, manual clock changes, and device sync issues iPhone Duo preorder details and Apple's "get ready" system Shortcuts Corner: calendar event alarms and automation tricks App Caps: Tiimo planner for ADHD/time blindness, Signal for group messaging Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Hands-On Windows 210: DuckDuckGo vs. Helium
2026-10-09 · 19:06Episode notes
Why settle for Chrome or Edge when lesser-known browsers offer real privacy and fresh features? Paul Thurrott breaks down how two underdog choices challenge everything you expect about browsing on Windows. 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 Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
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Home Theater Geeks 552: New Projector Lamp Calibration
2026-10-09 · 11:25Episode notes
Former Home Theater of the Month honoree Jeremy Mills recently replaced the lamp in his Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB projector and wonders if he should get it professionally calibrated. He has a calibration disc and can do some of it himself, but is it worthwhile to hire a professional to really dial it in? Scott Wilkinson gives his thoughts. 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 what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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Intelligent Machines 891: Previously on Swarm Chasers
2026-10-08 · 3:14:15Episode notes
From deleting critical files to oversharing your banking details in Slack, today's AI agents are proving both incredibly helpful and hilariously unpredictable. Hear what actually happens when AI gets a little too persistent and why transparency about their actions matters more than ever. AMistral CEO interview (use Translate) Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, called its most powerful model yet Profile of Mark Zuckerberg Facing Memory Crunch, Nvidia Creates 64GB RTX Spark. It Still Costs $4,999 Someone 'Torturing' LLMs in a Robot Prison Has Triggered the Dumbest Debate in AI Yet Court Tosses Sentence After A.I. Video of Victim 'Forgiving' His Killer Is Played They're Known as Swarm Chasers—and They Spring Into Action When AI Goes Rogue AI agents can now erase the evidence of what they've done With most information hidden, the game Stratego had stumped AI—until now Mistral Says Its New AI Model 'Le Chonk' Is the Best Open-Weight Offering Outside of China Google announces SynthID Detector Fortune headline: "I wrote The Future of Truth, and then found to my alarm it contained AI-hallucinated quotes. I've chosen to fight back." Six Charts That Show Just How Much We Need A.I. How A.I. Can Boost Democracy Margaret Hamilton, computing pioneer who led software development for the Apollo program, dies at 90 Crafting Apps: open-source creative tools Normal Tools Gina's Make Great Software Paul Theroux: True North Emmys Move to Prime Video in Six-Year, Global Deal Worth Around $15 Millio
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Windows Weekly 1004: Fat-Washed
2026-10-08 · 2:29:10Episode notes
Microsoft and NVIDIA's RTX Spark laptops are official, with preorders open and shipping October 16. Prices run from $2,599 (24GB) to $5,899 (128GB, already sold out on Surface). Paul and Leo cover who needs that much RAM, what "hybrid intelligence" means, and why Paul's new Googlebook disappointed him. Windows RTX Spark laptops: from $2,599 (24GB), $3,700 (32GB), $5,899 (128GB). Ships Oct 16 Partners: Microsoft, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI. Paul reviews the HP OmniBook Ultra 16 first Surface RTX Spark Dev Box: $6,000+ "Hybrid intelligence": local AI first, cloud when needed Windows Search gets inline AI actions in Insider builds Cloud Rebuild adds better remove and sanitize options Windows app adds Remote PC connections (preview) Intel Wildcat Lake: Paul's test laptop was slow even with 16GB Googlebook first look: Lenovo Googlebook 15 (~$1,100) is missing basics an iPad has Microsoft has tried to kill Windows many times, including the leaked Project Aion AI/Dev Microsoft AI ships new voice and transcription models Gemini 4 Argon is announced, but limited to cybersecurity partners Google Docs and Drive add native Markdown C# Dev Kit 11 arrives with .NET 11 Xbox and Gaming Rockstar corrects reports of exclusive Xbox GTA VI streaming. Launch is Nov 19 Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leaks again, with a built-in screen October Game Pass: Battlefield 6 and more Sony brings QSSR AI upscaling to the standard PS5 Google Playground lets you vibe-code games Tips and Picks Tip of the wee
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Security Now 1099: An Alien Mind
2026-10-07 · 3:03:15Episode notes
As AI becomes startlingly capable, top minds at OpenAI admit they can't always control what their own creations do—or even fully understand how they think. This episode dives into the real-world tension between rapid progress and the growing challenge of keeping AI truly aligned. GLM-5.3 can be and has been abliterated. What does that mean? Firefox 157 repairs a large number of high-impact vulnerabilities. A surprising reduction in RSA crypto strength has been discovered. Powerful agentic AI is being used to attack merchants. A new and potent Spectre-style processor attack has been designed. A neighbor falls victim to a Bitcoin scam. What can be done? A new and surprising use was found for GRC's DNS Benchmark. An examination of the growing alignment challenges created by more intelligent AI Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1099-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: guardsquare.com bitwarden.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit doppel.com material.security
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MacBreak Weekly 1045: The iCup Specialist
2026-10-07 · 2:25:53Episode notes
We could finally see Apple launch new smart home products this month. iPhone Duo apparently has a 'replaceable' folding display layer to help minimize crease visibility. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. And Apple's latest AirPods, AirPods 5, get a better reparability score from iFixit!... from 0 to 2. Apple is finally ready to enter its next big category: the smart home. 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12. Apple says iPhone Duo has 'replaceable' folding display layer to minimize crease. iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer. Apple's reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn't record video. iCup Supply Specialist. iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that's already a favorite. iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement. Apple & American Academy of Pediatrics team up for new Screen Time guide. Watch Elton John give the first-ever performance at Apple Music Hall. Apple's $634 million Apple Watch patent bill just got even bigger. Don't change the subject, Apple tells OpenAI over its lawsuit. Apple Music is getting a new logo. Ron Johnson "Shop Different" review. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: VMPal Leo's Picks: Mac Studio Server & Hermes Conduit Andy's Pick: True Lemon Packets Jason's Pick: The Universe, Controlled Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason S
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This Week in Tech 1104: Real Gs Move in Silence Like Lasagna
2026-10-05 · 2:56:24Episode notes
Is Gemini 4 truly so capable, as claimed by Google? OpenAI unveils Dots to rival Meta's Muse. Google's Project Suncatcher prototype satellite is now in orbit. And should we be worried about the possible 'catastrophic' risks with AI, as reported in a leaked IPO filing by Anthropic? OpenAI pauses training its most powerful models after rogue agents target government. Google announces Gemini 4 and says it's so capable that only 'trusted cyber defenders' can have it right now OpenAI ignored employees' warnings about safely testing A.I. models. I quit OpenAI because its culture is broke. OpenAI unveils Dots, new A.I. agents to rival Meta's Muse. Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is struggling. Muse creates detailed profiles of all your friends and family. Our project Suncatcher prototype satellite is in orbit. Amazon writes scary blog warning communities not to block data centers. The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI. EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs. Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic' AI risks in its own IPO filing. NVIDIA releases software platform to stop AI agents from misbehaving. Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch. Trump orders US government to call AI 'Super Intelligence'. The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next. Exclusive: Army creates autonomy command amid Hegseth's robo-warfare push. New AI czar unvei
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Hands-On Tech 287: Are There Risks to Scanning QR Codes?
2026-10-05 · 15:55Episode notes
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Barry asks whether anything inside a QR code can actually hurt you, or whether the real danger lies somewhere else, and what a person should check before scanning one out in the wild. Send in your questions for Mikah to [email protected], and he'll answer them in a future episode! 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! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.AI/HOT
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Untitled Linux Show 273: Lost Me at Technically
2026-10-05 · 1:40:24Episode notes
This week, we're celebrating Shotcut, Cloudflare's new ACME Certificate Authority, and OpenSUSE's Leap Micro. Then there's a new SPECTRE attack and a Zimbra faw under attack. KDE Plasma and Fedora both have Betas to try, Microsoft has released WSL Containers, and the Netherlands is going with NixOS. For tips, we have eval for building scripts with variables, tuxdle for your word-game addiction, and shwim for easy remote shells in hard places. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4y0Hcnq and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and Ken McDonald Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit
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This Week in Space 230: Living on Lava Worlds
2026-10-03 · 1:08:46Episode notes
Think you're having a hot summer? Try living on 55 Cancri-e, a super-Earth with daytime temperatures above 4000 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of these super-Earths orbit frighteningly close to their host stars and have long since had their atmospheres scraped away, leaving them baked, parched rocks. But some, like 55 Cancri, still have dense envelopes of air. How is that possible, when the planet is 20 times closer to its star than our own planet Mercury? Dr. Laura Schaefer explains how molten lava worlds defy the odds. Plus: Starship update, the first orbital data centers, and a new year on Mars. Headlines: SpaceX's Starship Achieves First Full Orbital Flight With Satellite Deployments Google and Planet Labs Launch AI Data Center Satellite Multiple SpaceX Launches Within Hours Mark a New Operational Standard Cowboy Space Debuts Power-Beaming AI Data Center in Orbit Mars Celebrates a New Year on Its Extended Journey Around the Sun NASA Anniversary and Notable Space Birthdays Noted Main Topic: Living on Lava Worlds—Atmospheres, Extreme Planets, and the Search for Life Early Exoplanet Detection Methods and Evolution of Exoplanet Surveys Cosmic Shoreline Concept: How Gravity and Stellar Radiation Shape Planetary Atmospheres Airless Valleys, Sandbars, and Other New Categories for Rocky Exoplanets Permanent Magma Oceans: Why Some Lava-covered Worlds Retain Atmospheres Volatiles, Atmosphere Loss, and The Soda-Bottle Effect on Hot Exoplanets Sandbar Regime: Superheated Planets Keep Atmos
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Tech News Weekly 457: Are AI Models a Risk to Humanity?
2026-10-02 · 57:31Episode notes
Abrar Al-Heeti is guest-hosting this episode of Tech News Weekly and is joined by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy for the first half of the show! Apple's smart home display could be closer than we think. Is the iPhone Duo going to be for most consumers? Are there too many satellites in orbit? And a leaked IPO filing from Anthropic shows concerns within the company that its AI models pose a risk to humanity. Jennifer breaks down Mark Gurman's reporting that Apple's long-rumored smart home display could be announced as early as October 13, and shares specs of the device, including a 6-inch screen, an iMac G4-style design, and a price point between $250-$350. Abrar wrote a piece for CNET about how she thinks that Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo is not going to be for everyone and how foldable phones will be a niche market for some time. Senior Writer Joe Supan of CNET joins the show to talk about space junk and how, since satellite launches have exploded since 2019, a cascade of collisions within low Earth orbit is of concern. And CNN's Tech Editor Lisa Eadicicco talks about a leaked IPO report from Anthropic that shows concerns and risks with its AI models to the human race. Hosts: Abrar Al-Heeti and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Joe Supan and Lisa Eadicicco Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join
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Hands-On Windows 209: Budget Laptops in 2026
2026-10-02 · 18:13Episode notes
With Apple's MacBook Neo shaking up the market, Paul Thurrott breaks down how PC makers like Lenovo and Intel are scrambling to deliver affordable Windows machines—and what you give up for the lower price. 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 Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit
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Home Theater Geeks 551: CEDIA 2026 Part 3
2026-10-02 · 35:47Episode notes
The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and there was a LOT to see—so much, in fact, that Home Theater Geeks will devote three episodes to covering it! Mike Heiss and Joe Klusnick were there and join Scott Wilkinson to discuss what they saw and heard. In Part 3, we focus on some of the big demos and industry trends. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Michael Heiss and Joe Klusnick Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/htg
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Hands-On AI 1: The Chatbot in Your Laptop
2026-10-02 · 25:00Episode notes
Your next chatbot doesn't need the cloud. Mikah Sargent installs a free app, downloads an AI model, turns off the Wi-Fi, and keeps right on chatting, all on an ordinary computer. Along the way, he explains how to read a model listing, including what the size and "Q4" labels mean, so you can pick a model that runs well on your own machine. Then the local model goes head-to-head with a cloud assistant to see where it holds up and where it falls short. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On AI at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ai Want access to the ad-free audio and 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.
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iOS Today 822: Blast From the App Past
2026-10-02 · 47:47Episode notes
Not all classic apps fade away—some quietly evolve and solve problems the giants can't touch. This episode with Dan Moren and Rosemary Orchard digs up the overlooked utilities, the surprising longevity of certain favorites, and the need to update to iOS 26.7! PCalc: The enduring iOS calculator favorite gets its due TV Forecast and the rise of TV tracking apps IMDb as a must-have for movie and show info The longevity of NetNewsWire Wikipanion and Wikipedia as research tools Lose It and iOS-era health habit trackers iFirstAid: Offline emergency help apps stand the test of time iExit: Find highway exits and services, even in 2026 Angry Birds' legacy, Red's First Flight, and early iOS gaming memories Shakespeare app: The Bard's works in your pocket iOS 27 and iOS 26.7 released, over 100 security fixes Apple Watch band milestone: Over 1,000 released, tracking collections iOS 27 feature delays: Messaging suggestions and auto password change postponed Picks of the Week: Organizing with label makers and retractable cables Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: joindeleteme.com/twit-biz netsuite.com/ios
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Intelligent Machines 890: 200 Donuts
2026-10-01 · 2:52:34Episode notes
What happens when a single person manages a staff of 24 AI "employees" with one-on-one performance reviews and weekly stand-ups? This episode takes you inside the wild, experimental frontier of local AI, where hobbyists are building their own digital workforces from scratch. DevDay 2026 Recap Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic' AI risks in its own IPO filing GLM-5.3 and the spread of advanced cyber capabilities (7) Joe on X: "Its not just the f*cking sandbox" / X OpenAI took 2.5 hours to stop an AI agent that escaped its sandbox "I think the answer is we have to shut the labs down" - Jensen Huang Nvidia's Answer to Rogue Agents Is an Open-Source AI Security System NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform: A Reference for Continuous In-Silicon Agent Monitoring Trump Responds to AI Backlash With 'Super Intelligence' Rebrand Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No 'Existential Threat' From AI AMD bets $8.2B that worlds matter more than words in AI Anthropic's biolab made a discovery it's comparing to Crispr Religious Scholars Met With Anthropic. What They Heard Stunned Them. A Kill Switch for AI? Microsoft's Brad Smith Says Yes Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac AI models chose to hurt humans to stop their own 'pain,' disturbing study finds Mac-mini-powered Cray Backpack Is the Fattest of the Fat Bears SF Currently This $60 rye bread is everything that's right and wrong with New York Popeyes finally gives diners what th
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Windows Weekly 1003: Another Story Ruined By Keith
2026-10-01 · 2:48:35Episode notes
Why does Microsoft keep stumbling with new devices and software design... and what happens when enthusiasts start favoring AI over old-school Office? Paul, Richard, and Leo dig into shifting loyalties and what that means for the future of the desktop. And with the release of 26H2, it's time to update your install and recovery media. The build number is 26300.9457 Windows Windows 11, version 26H2 is here New features, none unique: Start, Taskbar, Search, etc New defaults for some features: Windows settings backup for commercial customers, etc. The time a UX legend interviewed for a job at Microsoft running Windows UX WSL Containers are generally available in Windows 11 Four new Insider builds, but only Experimental gets anything interesting: Phone companion improvements and Energy recommendations directly in Quick Settings Software Microsoft retires the Microsoft 365 Companion apps for Windows 11 that never made sense in the first place Mozilla ships the new Nova UI in Firefox 157 Hardware Copilot+ PC brand could be on the way out, but it was all over IFA, including on RTX Spark-based PCs Microsoft launches new base Surface Pro and Laptop models with Snapdragon X2 - And a new mouse, for some reason Qualcomm brought (first-gen) Snapdragon X to Googlebook, but it's also bringing X2 to Linux Google quietly reveals that, yes, Chromebooks are on the way out AI Microsoft unveils the Copilot "super app" and the notion that this is basically an OS Open releases about 1000 new updates
