Total Mikah (Audio)

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August 09, 2026 Hands-On Tech 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether safely ejecting a USB flash drive is still necessary or just an outdated habit.

Send in your questions for Mikah to [email protected], and he'll answer them in a future episode!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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August 06, 2026Tech News Weekly 449: Explaining the SpaceX Moon Crash
Dan Moren of Six Colors joins the show. A newly disclosed flaw was discovered in Apple's iCloud Private Relay. What is the phenomenon, "spiralism," and its ties to AI chatbots? Apple's Siri AI finally makes its way into the iOS 27 beta. And a SpaceX rocket impacted the Moon, but is it as big a deal as the headlines are making it?
Apple's iCloud Private Relay has a newly disclosed flaw that can leak users' real IP addresses via passkey authentication, marking the second privacy-feature vulnerability found in iCloud+ in as many months.

A bizarre phenomenon called "spiralism" saw thousands of people across different AI chatbots independently arrive at eerily similar mystical "spiral" doctrine and recruitment language, likely a byproduct of shared training data and LLM patterns.

Apple's long-awaited Siri AI update has finally landed in the iOS 27 beta and mostly delivers on its promises, but reviewers find the experience oddly anticlimactic now that competitors offer similar AI assistant capabilities.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper-stage crashed into the Moon near Einstein Crater, sparking outsized headlines despite such impacts being common and scientifically useful.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Rod Pyle

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1h 8min
August 06, 2026Hands-On Apple 243: iPhone Display vs. Your Eyes
If you have kids using iPhones, Screen Distance might already be enforcing healthy habits without you knowing it. Find out how iOS screen features, like Bold Text and True Tone, are shaping digital wellness for your eyes and your family.
Setting up and using Screen Distance on Face ID devices

Night Shift: color temperature adjustments and sleep science skepticism

True Tone vs. Night Shift: real-time white balance adaptation

Additional display tweaks: Auto-Brightness, Reduce White Point, Larger Text

Tracking outdoor time with Apple Watch's Time in Daylight

Outdoor time as a proven method to reduce myopia risk

Host: Mikah Sargent

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21min
August 06, 2026iOS Today 814: Summer Apps Roundup
From tide tracking that saves your beach day to instant wildfire warnings that beat government alerts, this episode spotlights the apps that truly have your back during summertime outings.
Using iOS Photos app for editing, sharing, and managing albums

Editing summer videos in Photos and iMovie, including Magic Movie feature

Watch Duty Wildfire and Floods app for live fire and emergency alerts

Sky Guide app brings AR stargazing and celestial event notifications

My Tide Times app helps plan beach visits with tide, sun, and moon info

AllTrails app guides summer hikes with maps, filters, and community data

CARROT Weather app delivers customizable alerts for sun, storms, and air quality

Sun Seeker app helps track sun position for outdoor planning and photography

App Caps: RNI Films for film-like photo edits and Parcel for package tracking

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

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43min
August 04, 2026MacBreak Weekly 1036: Corn Is Just Corn
Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations.
Apple announces record Q3 results.

Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results.

Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users.

First Apple Silicon-native CrossOver build in testing as Rosetta's end nears.

What's the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?

OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts.

From OpenAI: "Apple is getting this wrong"

Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit.
Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: Infuse Media Player

Jason's Pick: Overcast

Mikah's Pick: Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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2h 7min
August 02, 2026Hands-On Tech 278: Understanding Battery Percentages
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether his phone's battery percentage is an accurate measurement, why it seems to stay at 100% for a long time before suddenly dropping to dead, and whether battery recalibration is a real fix.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer, and any products you'd like Mikah to take a look at, to [email protected]!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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22min
July 30, 2026Tech News Weekly 448: The Math Behind Apple Upgrade
Jacob Ward from The Rip Current joins the show this week! Looking into the fallout from an OpenAI model breaching Hugging Face. Winamp returns with a Deezer-powered streaming relaunch. Breaking down the math behind Apple's new leasing program. And shared Claude chats are turning up in Google search results.
Last week, an OpenAI Model autonomously hacked into Hugging Face while performing a cybersecurity task. Jacob breaks down the fallout from the incident and how it is fueling questions about whether AI labs have crossed into "critical risk" territory.

Winamp is getting a new lease on life through a partnership with Deezer, bringing a Winamp-branded music subscription alongside local files, internet radio, and podcasts, set to launch in the first half of 2027.

D. Griffin Jones joins to explain how Apple Upgrade replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program and expands leasing, via Klarna, across iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.

And a report from 404 Media's Joseph Cox looks into publicly published Claude conversations and artifacts being indexed by Google, exposing sensitive material like crypto wallet keys and personal data, and why understanding what "public" really means before sharing matters.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

Guest: D. Griffin Jones

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58min
July 30, 2026Hands-On Apple 242: Understanding Apple Upgrade
Apple just replaced its iPhone Upgrade Program with a device leasing model run by Klarna, and you might end up paying more for devices you never actually own. Find out what happens when your monthly payments end in this episode covering Apple Upgrade!
Apple launches Apple Upgrade device lease, replacing iPhone Upgrade Program

Klarna partnership explained: application, credit check, and payment limitations

Lease requirements: activation, payments, trade-ins, and pickup rules

Device condition, damage, and loss policies under Apple Upgrade

Canceling early, returns, and keeping financed accessories

End-of-term options: upgrade, return, or buy device outright

Host: Mikah Sargent

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15min
July 30, 2026iOS Today 813: Reading on Your iPhone
If you care about leveling up your reading life, don't miss this deep dive into the most powerful and lesser-known iOS apps that turn your device into a book-lover's playground. Discover why your iPhone might just be the ultimate reading companion, from audiobooks to custom libraries and beyond.
Apple Books app features, usability, audiobooks, and reading goals

Refining ebook library organization, user guides, and personal reading habits

Customizing reading experience: themes, fonts, line guides, and accessibility

Apple Books for audiobooks versus dedicated apps like Audible

Audible app exploration: usage stats, features, series tracking, and purchase changes

Prologue app connects to the Plex library for personal audiobook streaming

Spotify for audiobooks and comparison with Audible exclusives

Storygraph tracks reading progress and integrates with Kobo eReaders

Libby app for digital library borrowing of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines

App Caps: Make-roscope keychain microscope

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

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36min
July 26, 2026 Hands-On Tech 277: Battery Overcharging Myths
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah settles a household debate about whether it's harmful to keep a laptop plugged in all the time, and whether battery charge limit settings are worth using.

Send in your questions for Mikah to [email protected], and he'll answer them in a future episode!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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14min

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