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March 10, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2015: Daddy's Got His New Yacht
Why do closed captions occur ahead of what's happening on your TV? A listener wants to know how Mikah has MoCA set up throughout his home. What are some alternatives to Artifact News after they shuttered the service? Plus Sam Abuelsamid talks about the newly announced Rivian R2 & R3 and answers a viewer's question about towing with an EV vehicle!
Palantir wins US Army contract for battlefield AI.

Roku effectively disables your TV unless you agree to new 'Dispute Resolution Terms'.

A listener inquires how Mikah has his MoCA internet set up at home.

Why is the closed captioning on my Britbox streaming service going ahead of what's happening on screen?

How can I stop Apple from combining text messages from two devices into one thread?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Rivian R2 & R3

Sam Abuelsamid sticks around and helps to answer a question about if it's worth getting an electric truck that can handle towing camping gear.

An update from the person who called about getting a better broadcast signal with an indoor antenna.

I hear Google is getting rid of cookies. Won't the web be bad without cookies?

What's the next alternative to Google News since Artifact News shuttered?

Can I use the smartLav+ microphone from Rode on my Android phone during a video or phone call?

Does BitWarden (a sponsor of the TWiT network) support filling out credentials when opening desktop applications?

What service should I use to set up my phone for international travel?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 20 min
March 07, 2024Tech News Weekly 327: Will TikTok Be Banned... This Time?
U.S. lawmakers are once again pushing ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban within the country. The Center for Countering Digital Hate published a report on AI images generated being used to create election disinformation. A Microsoft AI engineer warns the FTC about safety concerns with Microsoft's Copilot Designer. And some of the new features & products Apple has announced over the past few weeks!
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah this week! She talks about U.S. lawmakers making another push to get ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban within the country. Could this push get TikTok banned within the U.S., or at least divest the company?

Mikah covers the report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, where the organization tested popular AI image tools and how they help contribute to disinformation during election periods.

Emma Roth of The Verge stops by to share her coverage of the safety concerns brought up by a Microsoft engineer over Microsoft's Copilot Designer of its safety issues and flaws.

And finally, Dan Moren of SixColors.com talks about Apple's announcement of M3 13" & 15" MacBook Airs and the iOS 17.4 update.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guests: Emma Roth and Dan Moren

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1 hr 12 min
March 03, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2014: Picasa Es Su Casa
This week on Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer a viewer's question about producing their own audiobook. What's the easiest way to get your family to use password managers? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about The Verge's coverage on physical media, and Johnny Jet talks about how you really should only share a picture of your boarding pass after your flight! Also we celebrate the life of Bob Heil, who passed away recently.
Bob Heil passes away at the age of 83.

As nationwide fraud losses top $10 billion in 2023, FTC steps up efforts to protect the public.

Crash of the Titan: a short history of Apple's doomed car project.

What's the best way to produce an audiobook with my iPhone?

How can I start getting my family to use password managers to protect themselves better online?

Scott Wilkinson talks about physical media and the release of Oppenheimer in 4k UHD on Blu-ray.

Leo shares the Anker 250W Power Bank and the NIxplay Digital Display he purchased in response to a few callers from a couple of weeks ago.

Is there a way to filter photos based on specific custom parameters?

Johnny Jet shares some updates on what's been happening with him and some tips on what you shouldn't be sharing on social media when traveling.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 23 min
February 29, 2024Tech News Weekly 326: Google's Gemini Goes Awry
The latest AI controversy with Google's Gemini, President Biden's new executive order restricting the sale of personal data, issues with popular but insecure video doorbell cameras, and more.
Google's AI Controversy with Gemini: Reed Albergotti of Semafor discusses the backlash against Google's Gemini AI for generating biased content. Google CEO Sundar Pichai's response and the challenges of correcting AI behavior are explored.

Apple's Project Titan Cancelation: Mikah focuses on Apple's decision to cancel its self-driving car project, Project Titan, reallocating resources to its AI division. The market's reaction and the implications for Apple's future in AI are discussed.

Biden's Executive Order on Personal Data: Engadget's Karissa Bell explains President Biden's executive order banning the bulk sale of sensitive personal data to certain countries. The geopolitical context and potential impacts on privacy and national security are analyzed.

Security Concerns with Video Doorbells: Mikah highlights a Consumer Reports study by TWiT-alumn Stacey Higginbotham that revealed security flaws in popular video doorbells, underscoring the risks of unencrypted personal data and the importance of consumer vigilance in product choices.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Reed Albergotti and Karissa Bell

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57 min
February 25, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2013: Leoville on the Moon
In this week's episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer questions about streaming local news without cable, windows management on macOS, using eSIMs for international travel, improving TV antenna reception, and more. Dick Debartolo also joins to showcase photo backdrop kits that let you simulate exotic locations in your own home.
AT&T Outage: Leo and Mikah delve into the recent nationwide AT&T outage, discussing its causes and broader implications for network reliability.

SpaceX's Lunar Lander: The conversation shifts to SpaceX's lunar lander mishap and the creative solution that ensured its mission continued.

Lunar Library: An exploration of the lunar library concept, aiming to preserve human knowledge on the moon, is discussed, highlighting its significance and contents.

HomePod Alarm Sounds: A listener's question about customizing HomePod Mini alarm sounds leads to a discussion on using the Home app for customization.

Pirate Ship Bedroom Decor: The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo showcases how tapestry can be used for an inexpensive yet effective makeover.

Google Speakers Management: Dick poses a question about managing responses from multiple Google speakers in different rooms, leading to advice on enhancing device response accuracy through settings adjustments.

Cord-Cutting & Local News: A caller is looking for options for streaming local news like MSNBC without a cable subscription. Leo and Mikah recommend services like Peacock, YouTube TV, and Local Now.

iOS Auto-Brightness: An iPhone user receives suggestions on resolving inconsistent auto-brightness problems, and Mikah shares his custom Auto-Brightness Shortcut.

ISP Woes and Modem Upgrades: Annoyances when ISPs forcibly "update" modems and suggestions for replacements.

Password Managers: Struggles exporting iCloud Keychain passwords from an iPhone to other password managers, pros and cons for Chome's password manager, and Leo demonstrates how passkeys improve login security.

Over-the-Air TV: A caller running into issues with his TV antenna wire placement gets recommendations on antenna types and optimization tips.

eSIMs for Travel: For a caller preparing for a trip abroad, Leo and Mikah recommend eSIM services like GigSky and Airalo for easy international cell data.

macOS Window Management: A Mac user struggling to keep track of many open windows learns keyboard shortcuts and Mission Control tools, and Leo shows his preferred fullscreen app workflow.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 17 min
February 22, 2024Tech News Weekly 325: Reviewing Amazon's Echo Hub & Copilot Pro
What is the Amazon Echo Hub, and how is it different from Amazon's current Echo lineup? If you own a Wyze camera, you may have received a notification of a security incident with the company. A review of Microsoft Copilot Pro. And Apple releases their Sports app and announce that iMessage is getting post-quantum encryption.
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah to talk about her review of the Amazon Echo Hub and the difference between this device and the overall Echo lineup from Amazon.

Wyze announced a security incident with its devices that allowed a very small group of its users to access thumbnail images from other users.

Chris Hoffman of The Intelligence & Computerworld chats with Mikah about his review of Microsoft Copilot Pro, the technology behind this offering from Microsoft, and what it can do.

Finally, Apple released its very own sports app called Apple Sports, and Mikah explains the idea behind iMessage getting post-quantum encryption and what it means for the app.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Chris Hoffman

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1 hr 7 min
February 18, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2012: The Radioactive Priesthood
How can you manage and lower your tech anxiety and the need to examine and adjust the many settings on your tech devices? Why is my Android phone not connecting to my car? How can I access my old iPhotos library if the files are corrupted? And what iTunes alternatives are there for the Mac? Plus, Chris Marquardt goes over the month's photo assignment of Sparkling and assigns this next month's photo assignment!
Why some of Apple's biggest fans are returning their Vision Pros.

NBA Slam Dunk contest filmed for Apple Vision Pro.

Apple to be fined over $500 million under EU antitrust law.

Bored Apes' creator Yuga Labs acquires Proof, takes over Moonbirds NFT brand.

Intel accused of inflating CPU benchmark results,

Amazon argues National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional.

How can I break from the constant need to examine and adjust my settings on various tech devices?

Why are my audio levels low going to my livestreams?

Can I control the amount of information given to a company by having multiple computers set up for different purposes?

Can I use Apple's Time Machine to back up an old Mac and access it similarly to an external drive?

Why is my Android phone not connecting to Android Auto?

Is there an easier way to control multiple Macs that isn't through Apple's Universal Control?

How can I import my old iPhotos library to Photos if the files are corrupted?

Is there a powerful outdoor WiFi extender I can use with Starlink?

How can I back up information from an online family tree database to make it more easily accessible?

What alternatives are there to Adobe's Fill & Sign after Adobe chose to discontinue the application?

Chris Marquardt and the Sparkling photo assignment review!

Susan from Save A Memory calls in with some suggestions to help with backing up family photos & data.

What are some iTunes alternatives for listening to podcasts on the Mac?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 30 min
February 15, 2024Tech News Weekly 324: Seeking Love With AI
What's it like seeking love within AI? How web crawlers are suddenly controversial with the rise of AI. Are Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses better than the Apple Vision Pro for what face computers are capable of now? And Amazon has created the largest text-to-speech model that they claim to exhibit "emergent" qualities to speak sentences more naturally.
Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag joins the show to talk with Mikah about the AI "dating scene" AI through ChatGPT Plus and AI boyfriends and her somewhat lackluster experience.

Mikah talks about the "robots.txt" file that exists within many if not all, websites and how AI is impacting the use of this file.

Victoria Song of The Verge stops by to talk about Meta's and Apple's VR offerings and the differences between the two devices.

Finally, Amazon researchers have trained a text-to-speech model that they claim exhibits "emergent" qualities that improve its ability to speak sentences more naturally than other text-to-speech models.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Emily Dreibelbis and Victoria Song

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1 hr 2 min
February 11, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2011: Protective Pessimism
Is Canada going to ban the sale of Flipper Zero's in Canada? Why is Netflix going into weekly live sports following acquiring the broadcast rights to WWE Raw? Should you be updating your router's security? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about EV vehicles!
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown.

Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple's App Store.

What kind of changes can I make with my ISP service? What should I be looking for when making this kind of change?

What are Leo and Mikah's thoughts on streaming services acquiring rights to broadcast certain events, like Netflix exclusively streaming WWE RAW?

Should I use my Acronis backup to clone the bootable OS or use the backup drive on another machine?

How can I prevent my credit card information from being stolen?

Why is my iPhone contacts information duplicated in my contacts' memo section when uploaded to iCloud?

Is there security concerns when my router isn't receiving security updates?

Why can't I access my drives on my Linux machine through my Windows machine?

Sam Abuelsamid and electric vehicles.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 17 min
February 09, 2024 Hands-On Tech: Clarifying the Hype: Your Apple Vision Pro Questions Answered
Mikah Sargent takes a deep dive into the Apple Vision Pro, answering your questions and providing insights into its performance in gaming, multimedia consumption, and its potential as a productivity tool. This comprehensive Q&A session thoroughly explains the Apple Vision Pro, balancing excitement for its innovative features with practical considerations and personal experience.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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18 min

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