Total Mikah (Audio)

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December 19, 2024Tech News Weekly 366: Nvidia's Affordable AI Supercomputer
Nvidia announces a tiny $249 AI supercomputer for AI hobbyists. The company Flipboard has a new social media system that allows you to create your own curated feeds. A look back at this past year's home theater tech with a friend of the network. And a look into sleepwear tech that will help you take a nap - on demand.
Emily Forlini of PCMag talks about Nvidia's unveiling of a $249 palm-sized supercomputer that can help a variety of people with the power of AI to power their passion projects and hobbies.

Mikah Sargent talks about Surf Social, a new social media network from Flipboard that allows you to create curated feeds and share them with others

Scott Wilkinson of Home Theater Geeks stops by to discuss 2024's home theater tech, what excited Scott the most, and what he looks forward to in the coming year.

And Nasha Addarich Martínez of CNET joins the show to talk about new sleepwear tech that can help you take a nap on demand.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Nasha Addarich Martínez

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1h 6min
December 19, 2024 Hands-On Mac 162: Layer Tracks With Voice Memos
Apple's Voice Memos app just got a serious upgrade for iPhone 16 Pro users, and Mikah Sargent is here to show you why it's a game-changer for musicians, podcasters, and creatives. The new layered audio recording feature lets you stack tracks effortlessly, capturing vocals over a backing track or layering spoken word with precision. Whether you're humming song ideas, laying down a podcast draft, or creating something unique, Mikah walks you through how this update transforms Voice Memos into an indispensable creative companion.

Voice Memos update brings Layered Recording to iPhone 16 Pro lineup - Apple - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/12/voice-memos-update-brings-layered-recording-to-iphone-16-pro-lineup/

Host: Mikah Sargent

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20min
December 19, 2024iOS Today 732: Our Favorite Apps of 2024
As another year winds down, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reflect on the most impressive and useful apps that defined their digital experiences in 2024. In this special episode, the hosts dive deep into their personal favorites across various categories.
Balatro: A unique card game that even non-card players will love

Flighty: The ultimate flight-tracking companion

Carrot Weather: Bringing personality & precision to weather forecasting

Fastmail: An email app packed with powerful features

Croissant: Simplifying cross-platform social media posting

Call Sheet: The ultimate companion for TV and movie enthusiasts

Plus, a few more!

Beyond their top picks, Mikah and Rosemary share insights into how these apps have improved their daily digital lives, offering listeners practical advice on finding and using the best iOS apps of the year.
Feedback
Chris wrote in asking about a method to easily format email replies with different colors for each response.
Shortcuts Corner
Jack asked about a CarPlay notification issue with a shortcut automation. His home arrival notification would activate on the screen but had no audio!

Whether you're looking to optimize your iOS experience or just curious about the year's best apps, this episode of iOS Today is a must-listen!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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52min
December 15, 2024Hands-On Tech 195: Connecting Older Tech to Modern Networks
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah continues to answer more of your submitted questions, such as reclaiming Gmail storage from deleted emails, connecting an older iPad to a newer Wi-Fi network, and why you might not be getting exactly close to the speeds you should be getting with your internet service provider.
Jack wonders why, after deleting old emails in his Gmail account, why he doesn't have more space in his account.

Ronald asks a follow-up question from a previous episode involving his new Mac and whether he can use Spinrite to maintain a formatted external drive.

Hassan has an Eero router with WPA3 enabled, but he has to connect an older iPad to the network, which won't work on the network. Is there a workaround he can do to get the iPad to work on the Eero network?

Ray wants to know about uploading his .pst files from his Outlook client to another email provider like Gmail or Yahoo so he doesn't have to utilize the Outlook client anymore when accessing his emails.

And Ross wonders if he can do anything to get access to speeds as close as the 2.5Gbps he is paying for with his ISP.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected].

Host: Mikah Sargent

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40min
December 12, 2024Tech News Weekly 365: Android XR Is Google's Spatial Computing OS
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins us this week! Did OpenAI's Sora video generation model train on gaming and streaming content? A judge ruled that Automattic is to stop blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org. And Image Playground, Genmoji, and more generative AI features now available within Apple Intelligence.
Amanda talks about how OpenAI's Sora video generation model is supposedly training on video games and streaming content.

Mikah shares how WP Engine won an injunction against Automattic, owner of WordPress, and that Automattic must stop blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org's resources.

Jason Howell stops by to share his time recently with Android XR, Google's new AI-powered OS that brings the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experience to devices such as headsets and glasses.

And Image Playground and Genmoji arrives to Apple Intelligence, and Mikah demonstrates these new features, which are now available to users.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Jason Howell

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1h 8min
December 12, 2024 Hands-On Mac 161: Image Playground
In this episode of Hands-On Mac, host Mikah Sargent provides a detailed walkthrough of Apple's new Image Playground app, an AI-powered image generation tool available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Sargent explores the app's user interface and demonstrates its key features, including the ability to generate images by describing scenes, selecting people from your photo library, choosing themes and costumes, and applying different styles like animation or illustration.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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9min
December 12, 2024iOS Today 731: App Store Award Finalists 2024
Apple's App Store Awards finalists showcase the most innovative and exciting apps across Apple platforms for 2024, highlighting incredible developers and groundbreaking applications that push the boundaries of technology and creativity. From professional video tools to immersive storytelling apps, this year's selections offer something for every type of user.
iPhone App of the Year Finalists:

-Kino: A professional video capturing app from the makers of Halide that allows cinematic video recording with advanced filmmaking tools like LUT grading and time codes.

-Runa: A comprehensive running and training plan app that customizes workout plans, tracks progress, and integrates with fitness platforms like Strava.

-Tripsy: A privacy-focused travel planning app that organizes trip details, imports reservations, and provides weather forecasts without extensive data sharing.

iPhone Game of the Year Finalists:

-AFK Journey: A fantasy RPG with storytelling similar to Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy.

-WearCleaner: A comedic stealth game about a werewolf janitor trying to hide his supernatural identity during night shifts.

-Zenless Zone Zero: An anime-style RPG with strategic gameplay.

iPad App of the Year Finalists:

-Bluey, Let's Play: An educational game for children featuring the popular Australian cartoon characters.

-Moises: An AI-powered music app that separates vocals and instruments, helps with learning songs, and provides chord detection.

-Procreate Dreams: A $20 2D animation app for creating storytelling videos with timeline controls and drawing tools.

Mac App and Game of the Year Finalists:

-OmniFocus 4: A powerful task management app with advanced features like defer dates.

-Adobe Lightroom

-Shapr 3D CAD Modeling

-Mac Games: Frostpunk 2, Stray, and Thank Goodness You're Here

Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists:

-Balatro+: A unique card game mixing poker and solitaire mechanics

-Outlanders 2: A city-building strategy simulation

-Sonic Dream Team: An adventure game featuring classic Sonic characters

Apple Vision Pro App and Game Finalists:

-Jigspace: 3D model interaction app

-NBA Live

-What If: An immersive Marvel-inspired story experience

-Games include Luna, Thrasher Arcade Odyssey, and Vacation Simulator

Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists:

-Look Up English Dictionary: A vocabulary-building app with daily word features

-Lumi: A photography tool showing sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times

-Watch to 5K: A comprehensive running training program integrated with Apple Health

Cultural Impact Finalists:

-Diverse apps and games focusing on storytelling, accessibility, and social connection, including Oko (navigation for visually impaired), Partyful (event planning), and The Wreck (narrative adventure game)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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49min
December 08, 2024Hands-On Tech 194: Deleting Gmail Messages in Bulk
In this detailed episode, Mikah Sargent tackles a diverse range of tech challenges, from bulk email deletion and password management to troubleshooting a freezing MacBook and exploring unconventional monitor setups. Listeners will gain practical solutions for common tech frustrations and even insights into Linux encryption!
Vernon wants to know how to quickly delete over 83,000 emails in their Gmail account.

Miroslav wants to know if there's a way to export passwords from Apple's Password Manager on iPhone or iPad without using a Mac or PC.

Charlotte wants to know why her 2020 MacBook Air keeps freezing when using Zoom and Chrome, and how to alleviate the issue.

Charles wonders how to properly set up full disk encryption on his Debian and Manjaro Linux installations.

Mark wants to know if a 55-inch QLED TV can be a good replacement for his current ultrawide monitor for text-based work.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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53min
December 05, 2024Tech News Weekly 364: AI App Aims To Predict Your Death
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar talks about TikTok blocking teenagers from using beauty filters on the platform. There's an AI app that can predict your death. A new competitor enters the mixed-realty headset market. And learn about the data company the FTC recently banned from selling sensitive location data.
Abrar Al-Heeti talks about TikTok's decision to block teenagers from using beauty filters on its platform and the broader message this decision sends about the digital influence on teens' beauty standards.

Mikah Sargent is fascinated by an AI app that predicts when you will die but is a little off-put by the steep price point of the application.

Scott Stein of CNET joins Mikah to talk about the Xreal One Smart Glasses, a new competitor in the mixed-reality headset market.

And Joseph Cox of 404Media stops by to talk about the FTC taking stronger action against data companies, such as Venntel, signifying the FTC's shift in the regulation of data companies.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guests: Scott Stein and Joseph Cox

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1h 7min
December 05, 2024 Hands-On Mac 160: How To Turn Off Mouse Keys in macOS Sequoia
Mouse Keys is a hidden gem in macOS accessibility, but it can also be a source of confusion when accidentally enabled. Mikah breaks down how Mouse Keys allows keyboard-based mouse control, explains how to activate or deactivate it, and shares tips to prevent unintended activation. This episode is a must for anyone navigating macOS accessibility settings or puzzled by unexpected keyboard behavior.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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11min

FAQs about Total Mikah (Audio):

How many episodes does Total Mikah (Audio) have?

The podcast currently has 922 episodes available.