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Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission.

Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children. Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment. TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package. John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world. Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices. Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants. Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns. Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings. Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot. Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods. Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout. A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support. Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed." limitless ai brilliant.xyz Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles. Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul 'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers? Prophet Song Strands, the superior NYT game Cow magnets Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Stacey Higginbotham

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Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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An update on the AT&T data breach 340,000 social security numbers leaked Cookie Notice Compliance The GDPR does enforce some transparency Physical router buttons Wifi enabled button pressers Netsecfish disclosure of Dlink NAS vulnerability Chrome bloat SpinRite update GhostRace

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Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts.

Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro. Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade. Apple's mysterious fisheye projection. Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks. Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy. Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts. Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair. 'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Liminal Andy's Pick: Downie Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro

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AI Music with Suno and Udio Google's DeepMind finds 2.2M crystal structures in materials science win Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI How I Built an AI-Powered, Self-Running Propaganda Machine for $105 AI's Victories in Go Inspire Better Human Game Playing Why the California Journalism Preservation Act is putting support of the news ecosystem at risk Google and the CJPA Consumers will finally see FCC-mandated 'nutrition labels' for most broadband plans SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed Higgs boson, dies aged 94 | Peter Higgs BESSY II: How pulsed charging enhances the service time of batteries

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Denise Howell, Larry Magid, and Owen Thomas

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Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys!

Suno and Udio. Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album. My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue? Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update? Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles. How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs? Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network? Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods? How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself? What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers? After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email? How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else? Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore? I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue? What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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Google Shows AI Model Is Enterprise-Ready After Gemini Mishaps The Internet Archive Just Backed Up an Entire Caribbean Island FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband Talking about the old internet Jeff's paper on the California Journalism Preservation Act Twitter's Clumsy Pivot to X.com Is a Gift to Phishers Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop SF Giants using facial recognition tech to fast-track ticket line NYC Chicken Shop Replaces Cashier With Woman in Philippines On Zoom First look at federal privacy bill Instagram Generated Almost 30% of Meta's Revenue in Early 2022 Elon Musk's 'self-inflicted wounds' and other highlights from a newly released deposition 5 Workspace announcements from Google Cloud Next '24 Fitbit app rolling out redesigned Sleep stats Google's Nest Secure is shut down — and you've got options besides ADT Google brings AI-powered editing tools, like Magic Editor, to all Google Photos users for free The wonderful world of Taskmaster Also! A report from the teens at PS 47 Mario meets Pareto Suno music

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On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we'll soon have answers to the questions about how or why AI will matter on PCs.

Windows, AI, and the future

Windows 11 version 24H2 - staggered release schedule as discussed last week Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite-based PCs in May/June - nothing but good news to date, but Paul went hands-on last week. It's the real deal. Intel's first-gen Core Ultra chipsets are lackluster, but now we have big promises for Arrow Lake in late 2024 Microsoft Build 2024 is in mid-May, and now we have a session list with some nice clues. For example, Introducing the Next Generation of Windows on Arm Microsoft is expected to unveil 24H2 and new X Elite-based Surface PCs at Build Computex and other milestones, and then back-to-school and holiday selling periods

Windows 11

Moment 5 arrives in stable with yesterday's Patch Tuesday (which is now called the General Availability channel, by the way). Of course, we still don't have all the features. In particular, waiting on Android phone as a webcam. IDC says PC market grew by 1.5 percent in Q1 and acts like it's the turnaround of the century Microsoft is manually blocking certain registry keys related to default browsers now: Apple-like non-EU belligerence or pragmatic protection of user choice? Why can't it be both? Beta channel (last week) - Copilot actions improvements New Store app update improvements performance dramatically The Windows 11 de-ensh*ttification experiments continue Does Windows 11 Enterprise solve the problem? No. So it's time to move on

Hardware

TSMC gets some of that sweet, sweet CHIPS Act money to expand its US operations

AI

Three AIs comparison Blockbuster report claims OpenAI/Microsoft, Google, and Meta stole content at scale to train AI Microsoft opens a new AI hub in London Google mulls charging for generative AI in Search Spotify lets user create AI playlists using text prompts now Brave brings Leo to iOS, so it's on all supported platforms now. And it added Leo to Brave Talk Premium too Google rebrands Studio Bot to Gemini in Android Studio, still in preview. This is their GitHub Copilot

Xbox

Microsoft rolls out April updates for Xbox consoles, Xbox app on PC Xbox reorgs, Kareem Choudhry leaves Microsoft A rumored game preservation team is too obvious not to be true

Tips and Picks

Tip of the week: Microsoft Store hosts its annual Spring Sale App picks of the week: Standard Notes & Beeper RunAs Radio this week: Securing AI with Sarah Young Brown liquor pick of the week: Dalwhinnie 15

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Out-of-support DLink NAS devices contain hard coded backdoor credentials

Privnote is not so "Priv"

Crowdfense is willing to pay millions

Engineers Pinpoint Cause of Voyager 1 Issue, Are Working on Solution

SpinRite Update

Minimum Viable Secure Product

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When will new iPads be announced? Apple confirms layoffs are coming to the company, hitting the former Apple Car division and other sectors. Apple's App Store now allows for gaming emulators. Apple is also challenging ITC's ban on the Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature.

When will Apple release the new iPad Pro? Apple explores home robotics as potential 'next big thing' after car fizzles. Apple cut at least 600 workers when car, screen projects stopped. Beeper is joining Automattic. Apple teaching an AI system to make sense of app screens – could power advanced Siri. App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more. Apple challenges ITC's ban on Apple Watch pulse oximetry feature. Microsoft is confident Windows on Arm could finally beat Apple. Teenagers still overwhelmingly want iPhone and Apple Watch more than any other brand.

Picks of the Week:

Shelly's Pick: Zoom H6essential Andy's Pick: Brewintosh by Kevin Noki Alex's Pick: NAB

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy bill Marissa Mayer's eternal Sunshine Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop Amazon's Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout Tech X's 'complimentary' Premium push gives people blue checks they didn't ask for President Biden is now posting into the fediverse Yahoo is acquiring Artifact to bring its AI features to Yahoo News MrBeast calls for slowing down video editing styles A TikTok Whistleblower Got DC's Attention. Do His Claims Add Up? Price of zero-day exploits rises as companies harden products against hackers App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I. Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle 'Incognito' Lawsuit SF Giants using facial recognition tech to fast-track ticket line Apple (AAPL) Explores Home Robots After Abandoning Car Efforts

Host: Leo Laporte

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Leo's Atari 400 arrived recently and demos the device during the show. Can you use an Apple Newton on newer Macs? Why do HP printers get disabled sometimes? How can you make your photos and videos searchable by various defined parameters? Plus, Johnny Jet shares his multi-plane trip to Hawaii and to be aware that the price of applying for Global Entry is going up soon!

Leo's Atari 400 arrived and demos the device. Mahbod Moghadam, who rose to fame as the co-founder of Genius, has died. How can I extract audio from my Apple TV from HDMI and put it into an external speaker? What alternatives to Google Podcasts do Leo and Mikah recommend? Plus, can I use my Apple Newton on newer Macs? How can I re-enable my HP printer to print again when HP disabled my printer for failing to pay for HP Instant Ink? Is it worth repairing the screen on my iPad Pro, or am I better off replacing the device? How can I prepare my smartphone and DSLR cameras to capture the upcoming solar eclipse? Why is my Bitwarden browser plugin not logging in? What's the best way to convert DVD and VHS media into a digital format? Johnny Jet and his recent multi-plane journey to Hawaii. How can I make all of my photos & videos in Google Drive searchable by various set parameters?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Johnny Jet

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The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? Here Are the Cable News Ratings for March 2024 Why YouTube Decided to Take Over Cable Television YouTube is increasing the price of premium (Red) subscription by nearly 50% Why Did Matt Farley Put a Song About Me on Spotify? Google Pledges to Destroy Browsing Data to Settle 'Incognito' Lawsuit 20 years of Gmail AT&T resets account passcodes after millions of customer records leak online Yahoo is acquiring Artifact to bring its AI features to Yahoo News Amazon's Grocery Stores to Drop Just Walk Out Checkout Tech Google is Bringing Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 and Circle to Search to More Devices Tips for Linking Shell Companies to their Secret Owners Google to Fight Cookie Hijacking With Encryption Keys for Chrome Browser Taco Bell and Pizza Hut Are Going 'AI-First,' Yum's New Tech Chief Says Jon Stewart claims Apple wouldn't let him interview FTC chair on his podcast Apple sues former iOS engineer for allegedly leaking Vision Pro, Journal app details Very good by Katie Harbath: Digging Into Ten Overused Tech Tropes Hume, an "empathic" voice-to-voice AI chatbot Harvard Releases the Caselaw Access Project Ant: I streamed with Logitech's Mevo Core camera and it nearly beat out my $3,600 Canon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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Windows 11 version 24H2 is coming and you're not going to believe what happens next... and then again 6 months later

Microsoft reveals Windows 10 Extended Security Updates pricing Paul reinstalled Windows 10 after three years on Windows 11. There's some good and some bad Multiple sources have revealed a staggered release schedule for Windows 11 version 24H2

Insider Builds

Canary/Dev - Widgets improvements head out to more people Canary/Dev (today) - New build today with minor changes, bug fixes (24H2 RTM-ish?). Canary/Dev switch is ending soon Microsoft is moving Photos app to Windows App SDK (from UWP, presumably). Paul has theories Microsoft will move the Widgets button in Windows 11 if you put the Start button on the left Dropbox comes to the Microsoft Store in Windows 11. It only took 12 years

AI

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is getting many new features by the end of April Copilot for Microsoft 365 picks up priority ChatGPT-4 Turbo and no more conversation limits You can use ChatGPT without an account now, asterisk, asterisk Amazon concludes its $4 billion investment in Anthropic Opera is bringing local LLMs to Opera One web browser Google: Just kidding, non-Pro Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano too, and you can suck on the performance issues Is Intel circling the drain?

Antitrust

The EU is predictably investigating Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon—for not complying with the DMA. Notably absent from that list? Microsoft. Which is unique among Big Tech in that it is being reasonable with DMA compliance and antitrust in general Microsoft debundles Teams from Office. Too little too late?

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Basic picks up some new features A random Microsoft engineer found a backdoor lurking in a Linux utility and might have saved the world LinkedIn isn't just getting games, it's getting TikTok-style videos too .NET 7 EOL is coming. Is the .NET support schedule too aggressive?

Xbox

A MASSIVE LIST OF ACTIVISION GAMES ARE COMING TO GAME PASS! Just kidding, you're getting Shadow of the Tomb Raider, jerks Xbox is getting an AI-powered support agent. Huh. Kind of like a personal assistant then. If only they had a name for this thing Phil Spencer says he's open to rival games stores on Xbox Take-Two is buying (most of) Gearbox for $460 million. A Grand Theft Auto and Duke Nukem cross-over is inevitable Rumored white Xbox Series X emerges. White and discless? YOU'RE white and discless!

Tips & Picks

Tip of the week: You can still access legacy File Explorers in Windows 11 App pick of the week: Two for two RunAs Radio this week: Microsoft Copilot for Security with George Coldham Brown liquor pick of the week: Clonakilty Irish Whiskey

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A near-Universal (Local) Linux Elevation of Privilege vulnerability TechCrunch informed AT&T of a 5 year old data breach Signal to get very useful cloud backups Telegram to allow restricted incoming HP exits Russia ahead of schedule Advertisers are heavier users of Ad Blockers than average Americans! The Google Incognito Mode Lawsuit Canonical fights malicious Ubuntu store apps Spinrite update A Cautionary Tale

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Does Apple need help with its approach to immersive videos? During its production, Jon Stewart was not allowed to interview the FCC chairwoman, Lina Kahn, on its Apple TV+ show. And, Apple sues a former employee for leaking the iPhone Journal app to the media.

Apple's Immersive Video problem. MLB for visionOS strikes out on Opening Day. PSA: The MLB app doesn't work on the Mac anymore. MLB tvOS app adds Multiview, and it's a winner. Spatial Personas launching on Vision Pro today. Vision Pro engineers moved to folding iPhone project; delayed to 2027. Here's what Apple retail's new machine to update iPhones in the box looks like. Jon Stewart interviews Lina Kahn, says Apple wouldn't let him. The AltStore, an alternative app store coming to the EU, will offer Patreon-backed apps. Apple sues former employee for leaking iPhone's Journal app and more.

Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: SmallRig Jason's Pick: Baseball Savant Andy's Pick: Torchy Blane in Panama

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Gmail turns 20, AI PC definition, xz Utils backdoor

20 years of Gmail Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections An Accidental Discovery of a Backdoor Likely Prevented Thousands of Infections EU probes Apple, Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law Google Podcasts service shuts down in the US next week Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, Dies at 90 - The New York Times The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? Social Media, Authoritarianism, and the World As It Is - LPE Project Phison Announces Strategic Partnerships Deploying aiDAPTIV+ at NVIDIA GTC 2024 Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Allyn Malventano, Daniel Rubino, and Doc Rock

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Leo Laporte shows off another one of his recent Instagram purchases. Can you send out text messages similarly to a BCC email? Gmail turns 20! Plus, Scott Wilkinson joins the show to talk with Leo and Mikah Sargent about physical media and how often one wants to watch older movies.

An accidental discovery of a backdoor likely prevented thousands of infections. The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? What is My Ping Tag? Can I text multiple people on an iPhone to function similarly to a BCC email? With the changing landscape of broadcast television, a caller wants to know if Leo and MIkah think that traditional TV is dying. Scott Wilkinson and March 2024's Home Theater of the Month. 20 years of Gmail. How long can I continue to safely use an older version of an app on my phone? Is there a way to backup photos without using a laptop? With the discontinuation of Echo Connect, is there a similar service or process to announce phone calls and allow calls to be initiated by voice? What hard drives should I get when purchasing a Synology NAS? What's a good Linux OS to install on an older computer? Why are certain shows on my YouTube TV recordings quieter than others?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, Dies at 90 Andrew Huberman's Mechanisms of Control Bill Maher to Launch Podcast Network Vinyl records outsell CDs for the second year running AI news that's fit to print How Google uses AI to improve global flood forecasting Elon Musk requires 'FSD' demo for every prospective Tesla buyer in North America 8 Google Employees Invented Modern AI. Here's the Inside Story BBC develops AI plans and talks to Big Tech over archives access Dozens of Top Scientists Sign Effort to Prevent A.I. Bioweapons Collective AI' expected to resemble Star Trek's Borg — only nicer (hopefully) Microsoft's new era of AI PCs will need a Copilot key, says Intel Microsoft Agreed to Pay Inflection $650 Million While Hiring Its Staff Scientists turn to AI to make beer taste even better Vernor Vinge, father of the tech singularity, has died at age 79 Here's why AI search engines really can't kill Google Instagram co-founders' AI-powered news app Artifact may not be shutting down after all Intercept sues OpenAI not on copyright but on DMCA Google Chat rolling out voice messages for Workspace Gemini in Google Messages beta rolling out for some Google's newest office has AI designers toiling in a Wi-Fi desert General Motors Quits Sharing Driving Behavior With Data Brokers Critics of the TikTok Bill Are Missing the Point ELON MUSK FOUGHT GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE — WHILE PROFITING OFF GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE MIT Claims Superconducting Breakthrough Means Fusion Power Can Be Practical [Exclusive] Google Pixel 9 design revealed through 5K renders; will launch alongside Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL Shine by Sunshine on the App Store Good by David Kaye on the risks of internet regulation Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts Tennessee Adopts ELVIS Act, Protecting Artists' Voices From AI Impersonation Apple's Journal app The fish doorbell 'Beyond our wildest dreams': How the Forward removed its paywall – and generated 37% more revenue
New Google NY office has foot-washing station Sign o' the Times: Brooklyn apartment building to include podcast studio

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On Windows Weekly, Moment 5 has arrived as a Preview Update, Windows 10 gets a preview update, and Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6 for Business at a digital event. Designer and Copilot are coming to the Microsoft 365 mobile app. Would Microsoft develop a Windows-based gaming handheld device? And Canva acquires Affinity.

Windows

Moment 5 arrives as a Preview Update right on schedule - it's Week D, etc. Microsoft previously described this schedule in its DMA compliance documentation, and noted that it would be fully deployed in stable by the end of April. Quick raise of hands: Did you think this was already available? You're not alone. But ... you know. Microsoft. Oh, and there's a preview update for Windows 10 too. Because come on Microsoft. Don't worry, that lock screen nonsense in Windows 10 is coming to Windows 11 too. Qualcomm claims that most Windows games will "just work" on its X Elite processor. How? Chromium accepts Microsoft commit that will improve Chrome/Chromium text rendering on Windows. Google Chrome comes to Windows on Arm, instantly legitimatizing the platform.

Surface

Microsoft announces Surface Pro 10, Surface Laptop 6. For businesses, only - Intel Core Ultra-based. Consumer versions based on X Elite to follow in May, according to reliable rumors. It's first "AI PCs," supposedly. But now we know why they are using that terminology, and it's stupid. (Related, Intel has its own definitions for what makes a PC an AI PC.) This was billed as an AI event, "the new era of work," but there was NO news for Windows or Copilot. None. Why is that? One word: Momentum.

AI

In the wake of Microsoft AI reorg (a NeXT-style takeover), a key Microsoft exec says no and steps aside, will likely leave the company Microsoft Teams is gaining new AI capabilities because, duh, of course it is Designer and Copilot are coming to the Microsoft 365 mobile app - Two more checkmarks for that grid of Copilot capabilities Our developer show schedule is complete: Apple to host WWDC 2024 in June, following Google I/O and Build in May Samsung spreads Galaxy A1 to more devices starting tomorrow in the US

Xbox

It's finally happening: Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard game on Xbox Game Pass when it goes live tomorrow. Phil Spencer says Windows is wrong for gaming handhelds, thinks an Xbox would be better. Xbox is testing mouse and keyboard support for Cloud Gaming.

Tips and Picks

Tip of the week: Arc browser just became more viable on Windows. App pick of the week: Affinity Photo 2 Also: Proton Pass now supports (portable) passkeys. And it's free. RunAs Radio this week: GitHub for SysAdmins with April Edwards. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stauning Kaos Danish Whisky.

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Apple vs U.S. DOJ G.M.'s Unbelievably Horrible Driver Data Sharing Ends Super Sushi Samurai Apple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers The forthcoming ".INTERNAL" TLD The United Nations vs AI. Telegram now blocked throughout Spain Vancouver Pwn2Own 2024 China warns of incoming hacks Annual Tax Season Phishing Deluge SpinRite update Authentication without a phone Are Passkeys quantum safe? GoFetch: The Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chips

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In this week's episode, the gang discusses the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the upcoming WWDC 2024 in June, Apple's chip vulnerability, and Tim Cook's goodwill tour in China. The panel also shares their thoughts on NAB 2024, Nikon's acquisition of RED, Canva's purchase of Affinity, and a recent auction of vintage Apple memorabilia.

US Department of Justice and 18 state attorneys general sue Apple for violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, alleging that Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly. The panel breaks down the DOJ's 88-page complaint, discussing its merits, challenges, and potential outcomes Apple announces the dates for WWDC 2024 (June 10-14), with the panel speculating on potential AI announcements and updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Mark Gurman's reports on the delay of new iPads due to software issues An unpatchable vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips that can leak secret encryption keys, with the panel discussing its implications and mitigations EU announces investigations into Apple, Meta, and Alphabet under the Digital Markets Act, focusing on the App Store and restrictions on developers Nikon acquires RED Digital Cinema, with Alex Lindsay providing insight into the camera industry and the potential impact of the acquisition Canva acquires Serif, the makers of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, raising questions about the future of the Affinity suite Tim Cook's visit to China to announce a new Shanghai store and meet with developers and companies, as well as his commitment to launch the Vision Pro headset in China by the end of the year Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia fetch high prices at auction, including a signed business card and a handwritten check

Picks of the Week:

Andy: STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - a two-part documentary about the comedian's life and career, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 29th Jason: HomeControl Menu for HomeKit - a Mac menu bar app that allows users to control their home devices without opening the Home app Alex: Nuphy Air96 - a mechanical keyboard which offers a great typing experience and customization options

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U.S. versus Apple: A first reaction Critics of the TikTok Bill Are Missing the Point Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI In One Key A.I. Metric, China Pulls Ahead of the U.S.: Talent Murthy v Missouri at SCOTUS Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu Linux hacked at Pwn2Own Vancouver Vernor Vinge (1944-2024)

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