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July 18, 2024Tech News Weekly 345: Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Ring
What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18.

Mikah Sargent talks about the Cellebrite leak, which 404 Media obtained and verified, and what devices Cellebrite can and can't unlock.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai of Techcrunch talks about stalkerware apps and, besides the ethical reasons for using such apps, why using them can present a security risk for users.

And finally, Lexy Savvides of CNET got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and shares her thoughts on it.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai and Lexy Savvides

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1 hr 2 min
July 14, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2033: A Weak Back
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 15 min
July 11, 2024Tech News Weekly 344: Samsung's Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra
The Federal Trade Commission bans an app from being offered to minors. A beloved DVD rental service files for bankruptcy. An old website publication has been resurrected as an 'AI-zombified' website. And what Samsung announced at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event.
Amanda Silberling joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Amanda talks about the FTC banning the app NGL from offering its social app to minors following a ruling that the company tricked users into paying its $9.99 monthly subscription.

Mikah talks about Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment, the company that owns the DVD rental service Redbox. It is now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy following a filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection initially.

Christina Warren stops by to discuss how a company brought back an old website as an 'AI-zombified' publication, using content pulled from other website publications under the bylines of former authors who wrote for the publication, including Christina herself!

And finally, Jason Howell returns to TNW to talk with Mikah about everything Samsung announced at its recent Galaxy Unpacked event, including the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Ring devices.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guests: Christina Warren and Jason Howell

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1 hr 28 min
July 07, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2032: My Baby Loves to Boom Boom
Leo and Mikah tackle a wide range of tech questions from viewers, covering everything from backup strategies to AI's impact on creativity. The hosts are joined by the Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson, who shares an impressive DIY home theater, and travel expert Johnny Jet with essential tips for renewing your passport online and staying cool while traveling in Europe. Don't miss Leo and Mikah's thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI and human creativity!
Google research paper suggests AI "breaking reality" is a feature, not a bug. The team discusses the implications.

Mathematicians discover the fifth "busy beaver" number after 40 years. Leo attempts to explain this computational math milestone.

Cloudflare launches tool to block AI bots from scraping websites, as 85% of Cloudflare customers want to block AI.

Saudi Arabia aims to be the eSports capital of the world with a $60 million prize pool.

Martin asks for advice on replacing his Drobo Mini for backing up 8 family members' computers. Leo and Mikah recommend using a NAS for network backups, Time Machine for local backups, and cloud services like Backblaze for offsite backup.

Richard wonders if he needs to convert his hard drives from NTFS to APFS when moving from Windows to Mac for his large video collection. The hosts explain NTFS works fine on Mac and recommend using a Synology NAS with Plex as a centralized media server.

Jeremy wants to set up cloud backup with versioning for his daughter's MacBook before she heads to college. Mikah suggests using Time Machine locally and Backblaze for cloud backup.

The Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson showcases an impressive DIY basement home theater built for under $24K.

Jim, a movie sound professional, is looking for a Windows word processor that can handle his 2000+ page book with many illustrations. The hosts caution against trying to run macOS on a PC and recommend trying LibreOffice.

Matthew asks if using the Google Photos app on iPhone will create duplicates. Mikah doesn't think so but suggests running a short test.

Graham wants to play Apple Podcasts on his Google Nest speakers. Leo recommends using Spotify instead since it's supported by Google speakers.

Hans, a multimedia artist, shares a fascinating discussion with Leo and Mikah about AI's impact on creative jobs. While some see AI as a threat, Hans embraces it as a tool to enhance creativity.

Paul troubleshoots an issue where he's not getting play-by-play audio on certain sports streams through his TV speakers, but it works through his soundbar. The hosts suggest it's likely an encoding compatibility issue with his TV.

Johnny Jet shares his unfortunate tale of catching hand, foot and mouth disease right before a big trip to Europe. He offers tips on travel insurance, the risks of posting your info publicly, and renewing your passport online.

Vidak from Montenegro is experiencing audio cut-outs when using his Focusrite Scarlett audio interface with his M2 MacBook Pro. Mikah suspects a software conflict and suggests troubleshooting steps to isolate the issue.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 14 min
June 30, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 4 min
June 27, 2024Tech News Weekly 343: RIAA Sues Suno & Udio
Emily Dreibelbis joins us this week on Tech News Weekly! We are starting to see some effects following Elon Musk's decision to lay off the entire Tesla Supercharger team. Which businesses have begun to benefit from the AI Boom that we're in? What Netflix has learned since expanding from streaming video content into the world of video game publication. And the Recording Industry Assocation of America (RIAA) sues Udio and Suno.
Emily Dreibelbis talks about the fallout from Elon Musk's firing of Tesla's Supercharger team and how car companies that have agreed to use Tesla's Supercharger are starting to be impacted by the change.

Mikah shares an article from The New York Times about businesses profiting from Artificial Intelligence.

Netflix is best known for starting out in the DVD rental business and its vast streaming library. Now, it has entered the video game publishing world, and has learned a lot since delving into it.

Finally, Kate Knibbs from WIRED joins the show to discuss the Recording Industry Association of America's lawsuit against the AI generative music platforms Suno and Udio.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Dreibelbis

Guest: Kate Knibbs

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1 hr 6 min
June 26, 2024This Week in Google 774: My AI Fiancé
Google announces surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August

Jeff Jarvis testimony on the California Journalism Preservation Act

This Week in Tunnels

Toys r us AI video

Exclusive: Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp

Autobiography app

OpenAI's CTO treats creativity like a problem to be solved — and that itself is the problem

AI Doesn't Kill Jobs? Tell That to Freelancers

Record Labels Sue Suno & Udio for Training AI Models on Their Songs

I Will Fucking Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again

The rise—and fall—of the software developer

Google is killing infinite scroll on search results

Google Will Let You Personalize Gemini After Your Favorite YouTuber

Google Cast is coming to more hotel room TVs later this year

Google shutting down 'Stack: PDF Scanner' in September

A Captcha for Mikah's Therapist

Scientists create smiling robot face from living human skin cells

German face wurst

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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2 hr 38 min
June 26, 2024Windows Weekly 887: You're Drinking Wood!
We're one week into the Copilot+ PC, and the feedback is positive with caution! Key takeaways so far: Much improved performance and reliability, AI features mostly stink, but there is still uncertainty each time you install/do anything.
Windows 11
Week D arrives with preview updates for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2 only

The second Patch Tuesday in a row with no 24H2 update (on the day)

This preview update adds 24H2 features to 22H2/23H2 as predicted

Beta channel (last week): Bizarre Start menu extension for Phone Link users

Release preview channel (last week): The 22H2/23H2 builds and features that shipped to stable as a preview update on Tuesday

Canary channel (last week): After pausing the previous build (hint: Recall code), new build arrives with drag-and-drop address bar in File Explorer, notification tweaks
Copilot+ PC
Paul finally got a Copilot+ PC to test, a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14"

App compatibility scorecard: Excellent, but with familiar Arm uncertainties

Hardware compatibility: Excellent, but with the same person-by-person caveat

Gaming: Lots of fiddling, but if you can find a compatible game, some great perf and visual quality. Still better than the Mac, and better than any x64 Ultrabook. But not a gaming PC. No Xbox Game Pass support?? COME ON

In-box AI capabilities: With Recall out, there's almost nothing to see here

Plus, Intel and AMD are gunning for Qualcomm

iFixit reports that Surface Laptop 7/Pro 11 repairability is "astonishingly" good. Granted, the bar was low

Microsoft brings Surface Flex Keyboard to Surface Pro 8, 9, and 11

Microsoft releases recovery images for Surface Pro 11/Laptop 7

Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-In Security (ESS) is one of several Copilot+ PC protections that rendered those security researcher complaints about Recall moot. But Paul now has two PCs that use this feature, and it's even more impressive than you think

The Windows 11 decoder ring
Antitrust
As expected, the European Commission announced preliminary charges against Microsoft for Office/Teams bundling

This is antitrust, not DMA (like Apple)

The EU has not explained WHAT Microsoft can do to fix this (unlike with Apple)

This is based on a complaint from Slack, which was created 7 years after Microsoft first offered this type of app/service

Xbox

-Hot off a terrific Xbox Games Showcase event, Xbox promises its "biggest-ever" booth at Gamescom 2024 (which is now the biggest trade show in Europe, apparently)

-Microsoft details how Auto SR and Prism work in WOA11 to make gaming both possible and decent

-Steam Deck LCD models are on sale

Tips and Picks

-App pick of the week #1: New browser upgrades

-App pick of the week: Proton Drive

-RunAs Radio this week: The Hard Part of Machine Learning with Lynn Langit

-Brown liquor pick of the week: Cragganmore 12

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 18 min
June 23, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2030: From Whence Do You Hence?
Would you pay a monthly fee for an AI Alexa?? Can I extend the connection between my AirPods and my Mac? What's going on with my connection to my network when using Apple's Private Relay? Plus, Dick DeBartolo talks about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus!
How the dash to ditch paper money created a playground for criminals.

'This Old House' pays tribute to creator Russell Morash.

Apple won't roll out AI tech in EU market over regulatory concerns.

AT&T can't hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules.

Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp.

Mark is wondering if a smartwatch is a good device to catch up on missed notifications and if there's a way to have the watch re-send any notifications he missed previously.

Jesse is getting an 0x80d02002 error when downloading files on their Windows machine and is trying to figure out how to stop the error. They also ask why they can't get their Roku TV to connect to their Apple AirPlay.

Dick Debartolo joins the show this week to talk about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus.

Steve writes to ask if there's a way to extend the connection of their AirPods to their Mac.

Bala's phone was stolen recently, and they got a new phone to replace it. But they're wondering if the thieves can easily access the information on their old phone.

Vidak ask why his mesh system is not correctly connecting to the node they want it to connect to?

Tim wonders why if Apple is such and advocate for privacy, why they allow downloaded apps from the App Store to collect information on you Tim is also having issues getting Apple's Private Relay to connect to their WiFi network.

David writes in wondering what the best way to hook up their Apple TV to a project and get sound out with a soundbar or speakers.

Emil emails the show asking why their 2nd Gen AirPods Pro constantly pauses audio playback from almost any movement.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 18 min
June 20, 2024Tech News Weekly 342: California To Limit Smartphones in Schools
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! California is seeking to crack down on smartphone usage in schools. A new social media network has been launched where AI and humans coexist on the platform. Social media influencers are barely getting by. And patient safety issues have increased at Amazon's One Medical primary care service since Amazon acquired the service and shifted care to call center contractors.
Mikah Sargent shares his story of the week about how California Governor Gavin Newson is seeking to restrict the usage of smartphones at its schools during the day.

Amanda Silberling talks about a new social media network from a former Snap engineer called Butterflies, where humans and AI coexist on the network and can interact with one another.

Mikah talks about how social media influencers are barely getting by through sponsorship deals and ad revenue payouts from social networks like YouTube or TikTok.

And finally, Caroline O'Donovan from The Washington Post talks about patient safety issues at Amazon's One Medical service following Amazon's acquisition of the primary care service and shifting support to a call center staffed primarily by contractors.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Caroline O'Donovan

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1 hr 8 min

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