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May 08, 2024Windows Weekly 880: B.C. in a Bottle
Microsoft is promising to put security first, again. Three features have been added to Windows 11 Canary build 26212. Microsoft shuts down some game developer studios under its Xbox Games Studios, including a popular one that published Hi-Fi RUSH. And Playstation recinds PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on PC.
Microsoft & Security
Microsoft promises to put security first. Again.

Microsoft adds passkey support to Microsoft accounts.
Windows 11
Windows 11 Canary build 26212 adds three features from the beta channel.

Microsoft starts controlled feature rollouts (CFRs) on Windows Insider dev channel.

Microsoft acknowledges VPN connection issues on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

More improvements to Tiny11 Builder.

Arc for Windows shipped last week.
Armed and Ready
Apple announces M4 along with new iPad Pros.

Qualcomm earnings flat, but big promises for current quarter.
AI
Better prompt writing is coming to Microsoft 365 Copilot.

OpenAI is allegedly testing its replacement for Google Search.

Microsoft allegedly testing LLM that challenges OpenAI.
Xbox
Microsoft shuts down more Xbox studios, triggering a new round of angst.

Starfield is getting the 60 FPS support it should have had at launch on Xbox Series X.

Nintendo has now sold over 141 million Switch consoles, promises Switch 2.

Just kidding on the PSN account requirement for PC Helldivers 2.
Tips and picks
Tip of the week: Build Blogger Bash

App pick of the week: DesktopGPT

Plus: Proton Pass gets much-needed account protection features.

RunAs Radio this week: Identity Governance with Jef Kazimer.

Brown liquor pick of the week: Shelter Point Cask Strength Single Malt.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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2 hr 11 min
May 07, 2024Security Now 973: Not So Fast
The vulnerability of GPS

Is the sky falling on all VPN systems?

Multi-user Passkeys, YubiKeys?

The iCloud Keychain

The UK and Google's Topics

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-973-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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2 hr 25 min
May 07, 2024MacBreak Weekly 920: Breath of Lavender
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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2 hr 20 min
May 07, 2024TWiT News 402: Apple May 2024 Event
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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57 min
May 05, 2024This Week in Tech 978: Baptized in Gatorade
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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3 hr 4 min
May 05, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
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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2 hr 14 min
May 01, 2024This Week in Google 766: Area Man Buys Onion
Google is building a fart button into Android

The Rabbit R1 is loosely based on Android after all

Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength

Google plans $3 billion data center investment in Indiana, Virginia

Google cuts hundreds of 'Core' workers, moves jobs to India, Mexico

Google workers fired for protesting Israeli contract file NLRB complaint

Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok

A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.

FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data

The FCC just doled out big privacy fines. It could soon lose that power.

Supreme Court Rejects Musk's 'Twitter Sitter' Appeal in SEC Win

Twilio Founder Jeff Lawson Has Some Serious Plans for The Onion

Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes

Musk Wins China's Backing for Tesla's Driver-Assistance Service

Elizabeth Spiers: That Strange Piece of Metal Origami Embodies All Elon Musk's Flaws

Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles and public policy team

Supreme Court declines to block Texas pornography restriction

Bruce Perens proposes draft Post-Open Zero Cost License

Remember that Sora balloon video?

From Baby Talk to Baby A.I.

Related: Yann LeCun & AI as 4-year-old

Is history repeating itself? I have concerns.

The Cheyenne Supercomputer is going for a fraction of its list price at auction right now

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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2 hr 24 min
May 01, 2024Windows Weekly 879: The Cockroach of CPUs
FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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2 hr 23 min
April 30, 2024Security Now 972: Passkeys: A Shattered Dream?
GCHQ: No more default passwords for consumer IoT devices!

What happened with Chrome and 3rd-party cookies?

Race conditions and multi-threading

GM "accidentally" enrolled millions into "OnStar Smart Driver +" program

Steve recommends Ryk Brown's "Frontiers Saga"

SpinRite update

Passkeys: A Shattered Dream?

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-972-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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2 hr 12 min
April 30, 2024MacBreak Weekly 919: Thinko's
Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.
Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro.

Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features.

Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night.

FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data.

Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch.

Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says.

Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering.

iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets.

Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens.

Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter.
Picks of the Week:
Alex's Pick: Alpaka

Leo's Pick: Loctote

Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library

Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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1 hr 51 min

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