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August 03, 2023Tech News Weekly 297: cDc's Encryption Solution
The Cult of the Dead Cow has developed new encryption technology that would allow messaging and social networking apps not to hold users' personal data. Joseph Menn of The Washington Post stops by the show to discuss this new technology.

Did you know that 500+ cables are running across our ocean floor that can carry 400 terabits of data per second? Neither did we. Stephen Shankland of CNET joins the show to talk about these cables that run across our ocean floors.

Jason Howell talks about how the IRS is allowing taxpayers to file every major tax form online thanks to President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.

Finally, Mikah Sargent shares how IBM and NASA have teamed up to "build the GPT of Earth sciences" to monitor deforestation, predict possible crop yields, and monitor greenhouse emissions.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Joseph Menn and Stephen Shankland

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1 hr 8 min
August 01, 2023iOS Today 664: iOS Health Apps & Features
In iOS 17, Apple will introduce a new category of Health tracking: Mental Wellbeing. With an iPhone and, in some cases, an Apple Watch, you'll be able to track your moods and emotions, the time you spend in daylight, and more. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent discuss the upcoming features and share some of their favorite apps and devices that integrate with Apple Health.
Time in Daylight

State of Mind

Depression & Anxiety Risk

Withings Health Mate

Withings Thermo Smart Temporal Thermometer

Withings Sleep Analyzer

Omron RS7 Blood Pressure Monitor,

Alivecor KardiaMobile 6L

Mi Smart Band 7

News
Apple, Pixar, Adobe, and others form Alliance for OpenUSD for cinematic 3D content

Apple Admits to Bug in Screen Time Parental Controls

Apple rolling out second public beta of iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14

Google delays launch of Find My Device network and trackers, benefiting Apple

Feedback & Questions
Jim is having trouble getting news articles to open in Apple News.

Stephen wants an app or service for tracking travel and displaying it on a map.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: KeySmart iPro

Mikah's App Cap: Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 24 min
July 30, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1985: The Pause That Refreshes
Twitter's rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk's vision for the company.

With Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite dominance is raising global alarms.

NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform.

Uber's fatal self-driving car crash saga ends with the operator avoiding prison.

The NSA is lobbying Congress to save a phone surveillance 'loophole'.

What iPad should I upgrade to from the 6th generation iPad?

How can I write a computer script to do a specific task within it?

Mikah got his hands on the Bitzee toy after Dick DeBartolo showed it off in episode 1984.

What's wrong with my printer?

Can I isolate the iPad screen as its own video output to my streaming software?

What is a good Linux OS for newer users to install on Chromebooks?

Is there a way to have a backup cell provider if the power goes out in my area?

What are some recommendations for a Wi-Fi extender? Is there an alternative solution to using a Wi-Fi extender?

Is there an iPhone app to track my car maintenance over time?

Are there external hard drives very close to Apple's internal SSD speeds that I can use without paying for more storage in a new Mac?

Why should I update the firmware on my TV if I don't connect it to the internet?

A caller calls in with a suggestion for the caller back in episode 1982 on re-sizing their photos in large batches using Adobe Lightroom.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 33 min
July 27, 2023Tech News Weekly 296: Galaxy Unpacked: An Iterative Update
Kyle Kiang, VP of North America for the Nothing brand, joins the show to discuss the Nothing company and the Nothing Phone 2.

Mikah Sargent talks about Captcha boxes and how Captcha's may soon be going away with new technology slowly being introduced that won't have you trying to figure out what letters or numbers are in a box.

Ben Schoon of 9to5Google joins the show to talk about the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, and the Galaxy Watch 6 announced at July's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event.

Finally, Jason Howell shares a survey released by JD Power about consumers becoming fed up with all this tech introduced into new vehicles.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Kyle Kiang and Ben Schoon

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1 hr 18 min
July 25, 2023iOS Today 663: Check Out These iOS 17 Public Beta Features!
Apple has officially launched the Public Betas of its operating systems. Now you can help test iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some features of iOS 17 worth checking out.
Contact Posters

StandBy

Stickers

Mental Health Logging

Home History

News
AirPlay arriving on Tesla just in time for iPhone 15

Apple fixes 16 security flaws with iOS 16.6, two actively exploited

Take your apps and games beyond the visionOS simulator

Why Apple's threat to kill iMessage and FaceTime isn't a bluff

Shortcuts Corner
G. James wants an easy way to contact a mail server via SSH to address a mail spooling error.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: iPitaka PitaTag for Multi-tool

Mikah's App Cap: Quick Notes - Email Me

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 32 min
July 23, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1984: I Am Your Fodder!
Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon.

Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River.

Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.

Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account?

What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance?

Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait?

What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon?

Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet.

Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy?

How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer?

A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show.

Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One?

How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop?

Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant?

Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 25 min
July 20, 2023Tech News Weekly 295: Oppenheimer: Powered By Palm Pilot
Apple is testing its own version of ChatGPT, called Apple GPT, as a way to catch up to what OpenAI has done with AI so far. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg breaks it all down.

Jason shares his story of the week about Netflix's growth as it axes its 9.99 plan and deals with dual Hollywood strikes.

Mikah talks about how IMAX projectionists are using old technology to show IMAX films and why they continue to use it today.

Finally, friend of the network Megan Morrone stops by to share her experience using ChatGPT as a life coach.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Mark Gurman and Megan Morrone

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1 hr 11 min
July 18, 2023iOS Today 662: Apps & Gadgets for Doing Good
You can use your iPhone to spread joy, kindness, and compassion to the world. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps, products, and iOS features for doing good.
Be My Eyes

Charity Miles

ShareTheMeal

RoundUp App: Donate Change

Kiva - Lend for Good

WoofTrax: Dog walk for charity

Blood Donor American Red Cross

NHS Give Blood

Product Red

Apple Watch Pride Band

Live Listen

Apple's Accessibility Support

Shortcuts Corner
David wants to create a location-based Shortcut that will only trigger the Sleep Focus Mode when the iPhone is at home.

David (a different David) wants to filter messages from Signal after a certain hour of the night.

Barry needs help setting up motion notifications for an Eve Outdoor Camera.

Feedback & Questions
Steve wants to ensure it's safe to upgrade to the new HomeKit framework.

Mark wants a quick way to connect AirPods to Apple TV.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: PlayTally: Apple Music Stats

Mikah's App Cap: Series – Customizable Layouts

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 21 min
July 11, 2023iOS Today 661: Apps & Gadgets For Your Pets
Step aside, humans! This one's for the pets. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some great apps and gadgets you can use with your perfect pet pals.
iOS 17 Photos App Recognizes Your Pets

Puppr

Dog Buddy - Activities & Log

11pets: Pet Care

Pet First Aid

Animal Poison by ASPCA

RelaxMyCat - Relaxing Music TV

ROJECO Automatic Cat Feeders for 2 Cats

Whistle: Smart Pet Tracker

Pixel Pals - Widget & Activity

News
App Store turns 15! Happy birthday!

Matt Corey organized a huge indie app sale that ends July 12th!

Apple issues and pulls an emergency update under its Rapid Security Response system

WeChat in China gets an Apple Store as a mini-program inside the super app

Shortcuts Corner
Shawn needs help auto-cropping photos that were improperly cropped by a document scanner.

Jeremy is curious if iPhone disables personal automations when the battery drops under 20%.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: TotK Travel Guide Companion

Mikah's App Cap: Acrylic

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 36 min
July 09, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 1982: Traffic Cone Confusion
Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter.

Is there software to alter photos in large batches?

Sam Abuelsamid and the autonomous self-driving vehicles.

An update to Leo's six rules of security.

Why can't I open my Lightroom Classic application and access my current catalog?

Could Apple's Vision Pro headset work with a Bluetooth keyboard?

How can I maintain my ring activity streak on my Apple Watch when traveling overseas?

A librarian calls in to talk about how you can improve your searching when using Google.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 11 min

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