Today's episode looks at a built-in app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's Apple's Voice Memos! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to get started with new vocal recordings on an iPhone, as well as relevant editing tools, sharing options, and important choices to make in Settings.  
Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-recording-iph4d2a39a3b/ios 
Host: Mikah Sargent 
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Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support! 
Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis. 
Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest. 
Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models. 
Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only. 
iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera. 
Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up. 
Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement. 
Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support. 
New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip. 
New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera. 
Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. 
Apple reports second quarter results. 
Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian. 
Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad. 
Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race. 
Picks of the Week: 
Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router 
Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush 
Andy's Pick: Portal 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko 
Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent 
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MacBreak Weekly 920: Breath of Lavender

Apple unveiled a series of updates to its iPad lineup, introducing new models, features, and accessories. 
Redesigned iPad Air: The new iPad Air, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models, features the M2 chip, an updated camera layout, improved connectivity, and increased storage options. 
Next-Generation iPad Pro: The all-new iPad Pro boasts an ultra-thin design, advanced Ultra Retina XDR display, and the powerful M4 chip. It comes in 11-inch and 13-inch models. 
Introduction of the M4 Chip: Apple's latest silicon, the M4 chip, enables the iPad Pro's sleek design and impressive display capabilities while delivering significant performance improvements. 
Updates to Pro-Level Apps: Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro receive substantial updates, with new features like Live Multicam, Final Cut Camera, Session Players, ChromaGlow, and Stem Splitter. 
Debut of Apple Pencil Pro: The new Apple Pencil Pro offers an enhanced user experience with pressure sensitivity, haptic feedback, gyroscope-based control, and Find My integration. 
Redesigned Magic Keyboard: The updated Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is thinner, lighter, and includes a function row, aluminum palm rest, larger trackpad, and haptic feedback. 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
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TWiT News 402: Apple May 2024 Event

In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, tackling a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from the ethical implications of AI in sensitive fields to the challenges of creating and consuming content in an increasingly commercialized digital landscape. 
The panel grapples with the potential risks and benefits of AI-powered therapists and priests, stressing the need for human empathy and discernment in these emotionally charged roles. 
They confront the harsh realities of the internet's "heat death," as the relentless pursuit of profits and engagement leads to a glut of low-quality content and erodes user trust. 
The group reflects on the double-edged sword of democratized media, celebrating the value of supporting emerging voices while acknowledging the importance of professional standards. 
As Twitter faces existential challenges, the panel surveys the social media horizon, evaluating alternative platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, and weighing the implications of Jack Dorsey's departure from the Bluesky board. 
Elon Musk's reckless tweets about taking Tesla private have come back to haunt him, with the Supreme Court upholding an SEC settlement requiring his Tesla-related posts to be vetted by a lawyer. 
The FCC has cracked down on major telecom companies for the illegal sale of location data, while legislators push for reforms to prevent the government from exploiting privacy loopholes. 
Congress continues its misguided crusade to protect children online, with ill-conceived age verification mandates and privacy-eroding measures that threaten the very foundations of digital security. The panel offers an impassioned critique of these shortsighted efforts. 
The once-beloved video game Helldivers 2 serves as a cautionary tale of platform overreach, as a heavy-handed PlayStation Network login requirement sparks a massive player revolt and torpedoes the game's reputation. 
Apple's quarterly results are analyzed, and all eyes are on Apple's upcoming event, where new iPads and an enhanced Apple Pencil are expected to take center stage. But the real buzz surrounds the rumored M4 chip and its tantalizing AI capabilities, hinting at a potential game-changer for the iconic brand. 
The group geeks out over Disney+'s radical revival of X-Men '97 and Amazon's ambitious Fallout adaptation, complete with an immersive easter egg phone experience 
The freewheeling discussion also touches on Shoshana's ingenious Alexa hacks for Sabbath TV viewing, a UK council's apostrophe apocalypse, the looming cicada invasion, and Fr. Robert's role as a guardian angel for the Vatican's feral felines. 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ 
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This Week in Tech 978: Baptized in Gatorade

The people are pushing for the ban of TikTok within the U.S. Trying to use your WiFi network while on your mobile hotspot. Why is my Safari browser constantly crashing on start up? Be aware when purchasing SD cards on websites like Amazon. What happens with data that is stored in your iCloud but not on your phone? Plus,  Scott Wilkinson stops by to talk about the new TVs Sony announced recently. 
Arc Browser available for Windows. 
Heat Death of the Internet. 
Apple reports second quarter results. 
Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok 
Can you use a WiFi network when using a hotspot on the AT&T; network? 
Scott Wilkinson and Sony's 2024 TV's. 
A caller suggests some novels for Leo & Mikah to read. 
A follow-up question to last week's show about images stored within BitWarden and the idea of a "secure delete." 
Talking about the AT&T; security breach that happened recently. 
How does the iPhone manage files & data on your phone and within iCloud when handling older files and data from a previous iPhone? 
After upgrading to Sonoma OS on my Mac, why is the Safari browser constantly crashing on startup for me?  
How can I know when I'm purchasing a legitimate SD card on websites like Amazon? 
Are there any bank institutions that offer 2FA through applications such as Authy or Google Authenticator rather than text messages? 
How can I block outgoing traffic from Amazon's Alexa on my Ubiquiti network? 
If I have a bunch of HDMI cables from over the years, how can I test the cables to tell which is HDMI 1.0 and the other is HDMI 2.0? 
Why is my Windows Start menu disappearing after my machine goes to sleep mode? 
What's the best way to encrypt a USB drive? 
  
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Scott Wilkinson 
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Ask The Tech Guys 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

This week, it's a Wine release that fixes an ancient bug, a shiny new Nano with modern bindings, and a breaking bug fixed in VirtualBox. Then NeoFetch is officially retired, Adwaita breaks KDE apps, and run0 vies to replace sude. For tips, we have HyFetch to fill the neofetch gap, cpulimit to keep your system responsive, more tmux setup, and how to tell ping to use ipv4 or ipv6. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3WsR2PD It's another great show, enjoy! 
Host: Jonathan Bennett 
Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Jeff Massie, and David Ruggles 
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