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- 9747 - Tech News Weekly 454: Apple's New iPhone Duo
Jacob Ward explores the resignation of an Anthropic AI researcher and mounting alarms over AI's potential dangers, while Dan Moren recaps Apple's major iPhone event, new hardware, and controversial AI-powered features.
AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits Anthropic, warning the company is "gambling with our lives," an admission echoed by Anthropic's own AI safety leads, as calls for regulation grow louder inside the industry. Apple's iPhone event marks the start of the John Ternus era as CEO, with Tim Cook stepping up to executive chairman and handing off the spotlight at a packed launch. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch with advanced health sensors and Apple Intelligence-powered "Live Rewind" transcription features, raising questions about privacy, surveillance, and brand identity. Apple finally unveils the iPhone Duo foldable, with a redesigned interface for multitasking and new workflows, aiming to set the standard for premium foldables as pricing and developer adaptation come under scrutiny.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward
Guest: Dan Moren
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joindeleteme.com/twit-biz bitwarden.com/twitThu, 10 Sep 2026 - 58min - 9745 - Home Theater Geeks 548: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
In this new occasional series within Home Theater Geeks, Scott Wilkinson talks about content he is particularly enjoying. This week, he is really digging Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest spin-off from The Big Bang Theory. It's very different from its progenitor, but just as funny and filled with geeky goodness!
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 20min - 9744 - Hands-On Windows 206: Upgrades in Windows 11 26H2
Microsoft is shaking up how Windows 11 26H2 rolls out, flipping the script with new features, interface tweaks, and a surprise delivery method that has even longtime watchers raising eyebrows. Find out why this update's release strategy and fit-and-finish upgrades set it apart from the pack.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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With new iPhones shipping and major iOS updates around the corner, now is the moment to protect your info. Mikah shows the overlooked features and essential steps that keep your data truly safe. You might be missing crucial areas and not even know it!
iCloud Backup: how it works, what it includes, and limitations Key differences between synced data and backed-up data Backing up locally to Mac or PC: process and pros How to back up via Finder on macOS and Apple Devices app on Windows Managing and locating your iPhone backups on Mac and PC Importance and benefits of encrypting local backups Using 3rd-party backup tools like iMazing for flexibility Wi-Fi scheduled snapshots, storage locations, and restore caveatsHost: Mikah Sargent
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 18min - 9742 - iOS Today 819: Passwords Are Dead-ish
Are passwords really on their way out, or are we stuck with them a bit longer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dig into Apple's latest moves in credential management and reveal why the end of passwords is only "dead-ish." Find out why this shift matters for both convenience and security, and how it could upend your digital habits.
Apple Passwords app evolves: features, security, and sharing explored Passkeys adoption, magic links frustration, and passwordless future Passkeys security benefits and everyday use cases discussed Verification code autofill and cleanup Real-world quirks and reliability of code autofill features Shared groups and Wi-Fi credentials streamline family password management Comparing Apple Passwords vs. third-party managers: features and limitations Password best practices debunked: phase out bad habits App Caps: ESR magnetic matte screen protector and Spark Daily Learning PuzzlesHosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 28min - 9741 - Intelligent Machines 887: September 39th
As Apple finally pulls back the curtain on its next-gen Siri AI, we break down what actually works, where it falls short, and how a wave of developer confusion could shape whether Siri becomes essential or an afterthought.
Welcome to the AGI era, OpenAI says as GPT-6 Astra debuts Anthropic Researcher Quits Over 'Out-of-Control' AI Fears An Alien Mind Muse - Your Personal AI Agent Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem Mayor Mamdani and Chancellor Samuels Put Students First with Nation's Broadest Generative AI Moratorium in Schools Hollywood Puts Four Tech Moguls on Trial in October Movie Pileup chat jimmyHosts: Leo Laporte, Paris Martineau, and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Matthew Cassinelli
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helixsleep.com/machines monarch.com with code IM scribe.how/machines horizon3.ai/intelligentWed, 09 Sep 2026 - 2h 21min - 9740 - Windows Weekly 1000: Ensheepified
With Microsoft shattering records for patched vulnerabilities and AI exposing even more bugs, Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell debate whether this tidal wave of fixes signals progress or just bigger trouble ahead for Windows users. Also, Sonos is back and here's something no one has been able to say for, well, forever: It's new app is great! Plus, Gemini's Daily Brief is surprisingly useful, and it's available for free to everyone in the U.S.
MICROSOFT MAKES MAJOR FINANCIAL REPORTING CHANGE
The canary in the coal mine has finally been rewarded: Microsoft will dramatically change how it reports earnings, effective immediately. The good: Didn't see this coming, Microsoft will allegedly be transparent about Azure revenues every quarter The bad: A simpler structure means more revenues are being hidden and you can only make accurate YOY comparisons dating back two years now The unknown: What this will really look like in practice How is it possible that Paul has been all over this for years and Wall Street has mostly ignored it?Windows
Patch Tuesday arrives - And, yes, it's basically 26H2 New Start, Taskbar, and Windows Search are generally available Is the "real" 26H2 still on track for October or does it just happen whenever? Microsoft fixed almost 1000 security vulnerabilities this month (974), with 723 of them in Windows and 112 of them critical-severity. It has already released over double the number of security patches this year (2760) as it did in all of 2025 (1139). Five new builds drop just ahead of Patch Tuesday updates with three minor new features Project Zenith is a misguided attempt to make Windows better for developers that shows they've learned nothing Microsoft Edge team promises two contrary improvements: Faster extension approvals, better qualityIt came from IFA
Lenovo: Two AMAZING prototype PCs, one of which is imminent as a shipping product. Two killer NVIDIA RTX Spark-based laptops. Colorful laptops and AIO deflate the MacBook Neo balloon nicely. New ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkBook laptops, including a killer AMD-based workstation that can be daisy-chained HP: Three new NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs, one of which is a desktop PC Acer: RTX Spark, gaming handheld, more Key takeaway: NVIDIA RTX Spark is a game-changerApps
Vivaldi adds PWA and address bar improvements Yes, Virginia, Brave is still the fastest web browserAI and dev
Newsday and The Seattle Times sue OpenAI and Microsoft for stealing copyrighted content at scale There's a great new documentary about the making of Visual Studio Code out and it's free This is a modern example of how tech limitations can spur innovation, something that happened a lot in the early home computer era and happens a lot less now .NET 11 heads to release candidate phase ahead of November releaseXBOX and gaming
XBOX Cloud Gaming is getting usage caps starting in November and a standalone service is on the way XBOX app is coming to TCL smart TVs XBOX Insiders are testing startup animation choices, Showcase customization, an improved Remote Play experience, background downloads for Cloud Gaming, and moreTips and picks
Tip of the week: Gemini offers a useful and free daily briefing App pick of the week: Sonos RunAs Radio this week: State of WSUS with Adam BrownThese show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/1000
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cachefly.com/twitWed, 09 Sep 2026 - 2h 32min - 9739 - Hands-On AI: Hands-On AI Cuts Through Hype and Doom
Depending on who you ask, AI is either going to save the world or end it. Mikah Sargent has a different take: it's a tool, and what matters is what you do with it. Every week on Hands-On AI, Mikah tests the tools everyone's talking about and tells you the truth — what's worth your time, what isn't, and what's actually going on under the hood.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 0min - 9738 - Security Now 1095: AI-Driven Expertise Loss
OpenAI's latest advances have the rumor mill buzzing about "hidden thoughts" and unsupervisable models, but are AI safety experts panicking over the wrong threat? Get the clear-headed take behind the headlines.
We start out with a classic old school hack against Dropbox. Next Patch Tuesday will be enabling "Memory Integrity" for many. Firefox moved to 155 and obtained a dumb Smart Window. CISA is terminating 6 most valuable cybersecurity services. OpenAI advanced to topof the heap with GPT-6 Astra. But... is it now hiding some of its thinking from monitoring? Nvidia is acquiring Hugging Face. Who's that good for? Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash and Cyber. Is it good? Chinese cyberespionage is using AI to become more slippery. Matthew Green proposes a fascinating take on AI bug drought. A lifelong safety engineer contemplates AI-driven loss of expertise.Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1095-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone could finally be revealed, but will a $2,000+ price tag turn it into an instant sensation or a tech novelty? The team debates whether Apple's ecosystem power is enough to make folding phones mainstream.
• Anticipation, rumors, and pricing speculation on Apple's foldable iPhone
• Apple event predictions: iPhone, Apple Watch, Ultra, and other possible launches
• Apple TV/home hub speculation and Siri AI as the next major push
• Apple is still working on a foldable Mac
• Apple Maps and Google Maps controversy: renaming Lake Ontario
• M6 MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo 2 launching this fall, and MacBook Ultra in 2027?
• Apple drops Intel support for new Mac App Store apps
• Vision Pro gets FDA approval for surgery use
• Netflix iOS games reach 80+ ad-free iPhone and iPad games
• Apple TV racks up Emmy wins, with Widows Bay set for awards sweep
• New Apple TV projects: Silo universe expansion, The Waffle House Index thrillerPicks of the Week
• Christina's Pick: You Can See Everything trailer
• Leo's Pick: Airfoil
• Andy's Pick: soundcore P31i Wireless Earbuds
• Jason's Pick: XTEINK X4 Pro & Crosspoint ReaderHosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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helixsleep.com/macbreak horizon3.ai/macbreakTue, 08 Sep 2026 - 2h 13min - 9736 - This Week in Tech 1100: Yoloville
When politicians, parents, and platforms collide, who protects kids from tech's dark side? Dive into real stories of digital parenting, policy-making headaches, and the unexpected ways tech companies shape everyday life.
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case Why the Courts Are Hesitant to Punish Tech Giants Like Meta and Google John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple Apple, OpenAI legal fight keeps escalating. Here's how we got here Court Filings In A.I. Suit Invoke Copyright Law, Culture and Sports Meta accepts U.S. safety rules while pitching softer tools abroad FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been 'secretly and systematically' overcharging for ads Bernie Sanders Proposes Artificial Superintelligence Ban Amid Rogue AI Hackings Vance Called AI Satanic. He Struck a Chord Among Christian Republicans. Who Cares if AI Is Conscious—It's Basically Alive Nvidia Extends A.I. Spending Spree With $12.9 Billion Deal for Hugging Face Tesla's Cybercab Officially Launches Today. It's Already Under Investigation AI visionary Ray Kurzweil is joining a Silicon Valley startup developing a brain computer system that involves snorting nanoparticlesHost: Leo Laporte
Guests: Stacey Higginbotham, Jeff Jarvis, and Owen JJ Stone
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outsystems.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT helixsleep.com/twit doppel.comSun, 06 Sep 2026 - 2h 49min - 9735 - Untitled Linux Show 269: Kerfluffel
This week, we dive back into Omarchy, discuss the Ur project, and celebrate CERN's upgrade to Debian. Audacity 4 is finally out, Jeff tries to convince everyone to buy a Southbridge on a PCIe card, and the LLVM project is debating their AGENTS.md file. Firefox 155 is out, and KDE is working on better BTRFS support. For tips, we have postcard, the vibecoded simple mail client; seq, the for-looper for bash; and systemd-run, the oneshot service runner with interesting capabilities. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/46atanC and enjoy!
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie
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On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Gene's question about whether airplane mode still serves a real engineering purpose in 2026 and what the smartest phone setup is for flying.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Capitalism—and a strong profit motivation—has driven enterprise for centuries. Two notable examples are the East India Company and the US transcontinental railroad, and the various tycoons who built it. In neither case, by today's standards, were the operations fair or ethical on a number of fronts. Can we do better in space? Dr. Rainer Zitelmann joins us to discuss capitalism and the importance of extraterrestrial land ownership as an enabler of human expansion off-Earth. He's got a lot to say, and not all of it is what you might expect. Join us for this fascinating and informative look at one business case for newspace.
Headlines:
• NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches to Explore Cosmic Mysteries
• SpaceX Falcon Heavy Returns to Action for Major NASA Mission
• Blue Origin Selected to Build Mars Communications Relay for NASA
• Japan and Europe's BepiColombo Mission Arrives at MercuryMain Topic: Who Owns the Moon? — Capitalism in Space With Dr. Rainer Zitelmann
• Dr. Zitelmann Explains Market Forces Transforming the Space Industry
• Historical Parallels Between Economic Reforms and the Privatization of Space
• The Outer Space Treaty and Legal Uncertainty Around Private Ownership Off-Earth
• Potential for Stock Markets and REITs for Off-World Real Estate and Resources
• China's Rapid Advancement in Private Space and Market-Driven Innovation
• Safety Zones, Artemis Accords, and the Limits of Current Legal Frameworks
• First-Mover Advantage: How Initial Claims Might Play Out on the Moon and Mars
• Equity, Envy, and Ethical Debates Over Colonization and Space Ownership
• The Role of Commercial Incentive Versus Public Benefit in Expanding Humanity's ReachGet "New Space Capitalism" (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/4xEeGID
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Dr. Rainer Zitelmann
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outsystems.com/twit helixsleep.com/spaceFri, 04 Sep 2026 - 1h 13min - 9732 - Tech News Weekly 453: Scammers Cash In on GTA 6
Apple enters the John Ternus era as he becomes CEO ahead of the anticipated iPhone event, a climate scientist exposes the real energy costs of AI use, a bezel-free concept phone debuts at IFA, and Malwarebytes warns GTA fans about dangerous fake "GTA 6 Extended Look" downloads.
Apple kicks off the John Ternus era as CEO, just ahead of a much-anticipated iPhone event—facing challenges in AI, manufacturing, regulation, and the ever-present rumor of a foldable iPhone. A climate scientist's 8-week experiment spotlights how much energy AI actually burns, showing prompt-based measurements miss the real environmental impact of today's intensive tools. Tecno unveils Bezelless - a bezel-less concept phone at IFA, as anticipation builds for Apple's rumored border-free iPhone. Chris Fistonich from Malwarebytes joins to warn about fake GTA 6 sites delivering info-stealing malware to unsuspecting gamers.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti
Guest: Chris Fistonich
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outsystems.com/twit framer.com/tnw rippling.ai/tnwThu, 03 Sep 2026 - 58min - 9731 - Home Theater Geeks 547: Senior Living Lyceum
Joe Klusnick, whose home theater was recently featured on Home Theater Geeks, returns to talk about another project he worked on recently: a theater in a senior living community. It uses relatively modest equipment and was not terribly expensive, but it performs quite well and serves an important function for the residents.
Westmont of Santa Cruz: https://westmontliving.com/our-communities/california/soquel/westmont-of-santa-cruz/
Host: Scott Wilkinson
Guest: Joe Klusnick
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Why does syncing your phone with Windows 11 feel so hit-or-miss? Dive into Phone Link's hidden strengths, quirky limitations, and what actually works—plus a heads-up on which features are about to disappear.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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The Apple TV app's constant renaming and feature shuffling have left users wondering where their watchlists vanished and what each oddly similar label actually means. Mikah Sargent untangles the confusion and reveals why your streaming experience might be missing more than you think.
Identifying Watchlist and Continue Watching rows on iOS How to add, find, and remove shows from Watchlist and Continue Watching Syncing watch progress and lists across Apple devices Which streaming services and apps connect to Apple TV app Navigating Apple TV channels vs. third-party connected apps Missing Netflix and YouTube integrations and why some services don't appear Managing app subscriptions, billing confusion, and multi-device login strategy Essential Apple TV settings: autoplay, recommendations, and sports scores Controlling play history, privacy, and clearing recommendations Adjusting streaming and download quality for bandwidth and data usageHost: Mikah Sargent
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Apple's latest iPhone event is around the corner, but are you actually ready to upgrade? This episode digs into the essential, often overlooked steps that could make or break your next device swap.
Apple Upgrade Program and comparing phone purchasing options Tips and tricks for trading in or handing down your old iPhone Importance of backups: iCloud, local, and encrypted with iMazing Steps for safely transferring data and activating eSIM Verifying new phone setup: calls, texts, Apple Pay, and Watch How to properly erase the old device before trade-in Reviewing device storage and considering foldable iPhone rumors News: Apple's Surprise and Shine event and iOS 27 rollout anticipation Shortcuts Corner: Building a share sheet shortcut for photo management App Caps: Apple ArcadeSneaky Sasquatch crossover and Anker power bank accessoryHosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Why is a 27-year-old founder betting against massive AI models and building powerful, ultra-specialized agents to run right on your phone? Find out how this new approach could reshape everything from daily productivity to privacy and platform power plays.
Judge Rules on Google Ads Case OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT's free and Go tiers in India Brief independent investigation of agents' behavior, reasoning and collaboration in the OpenAI / Hugging Face hacking incident OpenAI to Restrict Astra Model After Rating It 'Critical' Cyber Risk OpenAI Technique in 'Astra' Model Sparks Security Concerns Nvidia pays $12.9B for Hugging Face. Thomas Wolf is betting on Microduck, a $399 robot? OpenClaw 2.0 pours glitter on slow-burning security dumpster fire Dyson Debuts $499 AI-Powered Toothbrush With a Built-In Camera Infinite Slop by @levelsio + fal.ai YouTube uses AI to tag products in videos & create Amazon affiliate links Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content Intelligent transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Google Rolls Out 3 New Ways to Book Travel Using AI Mode in Search I Let Google's Personal Intelligence Access My Life—and It's a Huge Help MrBeast partners with Gemini to turn impossibly big ideas into reality Google's answer to Canva is an AI tool where you prompt instead of design September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more
(155) TIME on X: "TIME's new cover: Announcing the 2026 TIME100 AI, the world's most influential people in artificial intelligence https://t.co/ZnPVMdeJwe https://t.co/97g8cUJo8H" / X Pangram Has Emerged as the Gold Standard of AI Detection. Should You Trust It? Unusual Suspects Shout out to 2010s era Bloomberg Businessweek covers Archived video CS majors down 8.4% or 53kHosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
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outsystems.com/twit horizon3.ai/intelligent rippling.ai/machinesWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 2h 43min - 9726 - Windows Weekly 999: Physical Goods
While Microsoft pushes Copilot+ PCs, NVIDIA storms into the Windows ecosystem with AI-focused Spark machines and game-changing specs, igniting new rivalries with Apple and upending expectations for what local hardware can do. Plus, Atari revives 39 Activision classics for a price that will make retro fans blink, while the Sonos saga continues as it pivots to an open AI platform that might finally win back old loyalties. Finally, Paul's Markdown book will be released sometime in the next week.
Windows
The mystery of 26H2 is now less mysterious Last week: Week D came and went without a preview release, triggering speculation Microsoft issues Windows 11 version 26H2 to Release Preview, a first This means a September or October release to stable. Just guessing, but Preview Update in September, general Update in October is most likely Version numbers don't matter much anymore. There are no unique 26H2 features, just a few unique 26H2 presets - These include Point-in-time restore and Memory Integrity Protection being on by default Two 26H1 pre-release builds with little to speak of IFA 2026 is underway in Berlin Acer is first out of the gates with dozens of new PCs, including one based on the NVIDIA RTX Spark EU General Court confirms that Microsoft Edge is not a gatekeeper Visual Studio Code now has a full Markdown Editor experience Brave now offers free email aliases, and will have a premium option soon Firefox for iOS now has integrated ad blocking NVIDIA - $96.2 billion in revenues, up 106 percent YOY Dell - record $47 billion in revenues, but it's all from server/infrastructure HP - $15.7 billion in revenues, up 12.5 percent - $11.8 billion from PCs, vs. $15 billion for all Dell client productsAI/dev
Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for stealing their music Gemini Notebook gets first Expert Intelligence upgrade with integrated e-book support Sonos announces Sonos 27 OS with major AI functionality Microsoft moves WinUI development fully to GitHub ahead of open-sourcing itXBOX and gaming
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, more coming to Game Pass Every Activision title for the Atari 2600 is being reissued in cartridge form, but it's going to cost youTips and picks
Tip of the week: Markdown: A Field Guide for Writers App pick of the week: ImageGlass 10 RunAs Radio this week: Reimagining Intranets with Susan Hanley Brown liquor pick of the week: Macaloney's Cath-Nah-AvenHosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit helixsleep.com/windowsWed, 02 Sep 2026 - 2h 18min - 9725 - Hands-On AI: Introducing Hands-On AI
How many times this week has someone told you that you should be using AI — without ever telling you how? Mikah Sargent introduces Hands-On AI, a new podcast from TWiT.tv with short, focused episodes that explain what these tools actually do, then show you step by step how to put them to work. No buzzwords, no doom. Just practical help from one human to another.
Hands-On AI launches Thursday, October 1.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 0min - 9724 - Security Now 1094: AI Patching Shortcomings
AI-generated code is flooding the industry, but researchers reveal that almost half of it contains critical vulnerabilities. This week, we unpack what happens when the race for automation outpaces security best practices.
A possible means for preventing prompt injection abuse. Clear evidence of Chinese-made router malicious intent. A cool before and after SpinRite graph of SSD performance. How about adding unpredictable hashes to role tags? What did Claude make of last week's podcast? Could much better harnesses prevent prompt injection? A listener wants us to stop saying AI "thinks". AI designers ignore well-understood security concepts. Can we explain LLM AI using conventional computer terms? A listener strongly dislikes the term "rotating credentials". The land of AI is being filled with "meat proxies". Researchers exhaustively test frontier model vulnerability remediation. (hint: It does not go well.)Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1094-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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bitwarden.com/twit outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit doppel.comTue, 01 Sep 2026 - 2h 51min - 9723 - MacBreak Weekly 1040: New CEO, Who Dis?
John Ternus is officially Apple CEO as of September 1st. Apple pushes back against OpenAI's attempts to delay its lawsuit against the AI company. What will Apple unveil at its upcoming September 'Surprise and Shine' event? And is Apple's immersive baseball event a hit?
John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple. Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars. Apple's Ternus takes the reins as CEO, with AI as job No. 1. OpenAI's lawsuit delays cause more harm every day, says Apple. Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to take it off the supplier blacklist. China's CXMT makes breakthrough in advanced memory chips. Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine'. What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9. Leaker says iPhone Ultra will come in these colors, with one surprise. Apple takes first immersive baseball swings from the on-deck circle.Picks of the Week
Christina's Pick: GroxConnect/GroxStudio Andy's Pick: Lenovo ThinkVision M14 Jason's Pick: Better Desktop by Knightscape in the DiscordHosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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joindeleteme.com/twit-bizTue, 01 Sep 2026 - 2h 27min - 9722 - This Week in Tech 1099: Pantsless Whims
As AI-generated video blurs reality and new Macs hit five-figure price tags, the conversation digs into who's left behind in the race to automate and whether "democratizing" tech actually delivers on its promise. Find out how NVIDIA, Meta, and even Apple are reshaping the tech game, and why it might not be good news for everyone.
Brief independent investigation of agents' behavior, reasoning and collaboration in the OpenAI / Hugging Face hacking incident NVIDIA's Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit Apple Introduces M6 and M5 Ultra Chips, in New Mac Mini and Mac Studio How Apple Stumbled Into AI Hardware Success With the Mac Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children Meta Just Paid Nearly $17 Billion To Make Sure It Gets To Write The Kid Safety Rules For Every Other Social Media Platform The Meta Settlement Makes Big Tech Bigger 'Darth Vader' Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms With the Snip of a Gene, Scientists Hope To Erase High Cholesterol For Life - Slashdot Skynet went live yesterday Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting downHost: Leo Laporte
Guests: Jacob Ward, Harry McCracken, and Molly White
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In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 13min - 9720 - Untitled Linux Show 268: Merry Christmas -- Maybe
We're celebrating Christmas a little early by looking forward to predicted HDMI 2.1 support at the end of the year. Chromium is testing Flatpacks, Germany's Sovereign Tech Fund wants in on the Flatpak action, and there's a new Multikernel in town. Ardour has a new release, and Debian has voted to allow "responsible" AI use. For tips, we have linecast for weather in the terminal, CLOUDMOUNT for mounting and unmounting cloud shares, and readelf for looking inside Linux binaries. The show notes are at https://bit.ly/3SjFS0d and Happy Linuxing!
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Ken McDonald
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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 1h 14min - 9719 - This Week in Space 225: Get a Grip!
The mitigation of orbital debris is an increasingly serious problem that has not gotten enough attention, but this is changing. Commercial companies are addressing orbital debris, and one of them, KMI Space, has flown its experiments aboard the International Space Station, performing over 170 individual rendezvous-and-grab operations. The results are very promising, and the company is moving ahead with ever more ambitious designs. Adam Kall of KMI joins us to discuss their work on the ISS, the goals of the company, and how nature—via the humble octopus and gecko lizards—may have provided the answers for this vexing problem.
Headlines:
SpaceX to Build Major Starbase Louisiana with Ambitious Launch Plans Falcon 9 Retirement Looms as Starship Prepares to Take Over Recovery and Future of Starship Flight 13 Discussed Roman Space Telescope Launch Previewed Lunar Eclipse Recap and Next Major Eclipse Forecast Trump Announces New US Space AcademyMain Topic: KMI Space's REACH Technology and In-Orbit Relocation
KMI Space's Origin Story and Path to the Space Industry The REACCH Gripper: Gecko and Octopus-Inspired Robotic Arms How REACCH Grips and Moves Tumbling Satellites and Debris Real-World ISS Demonstrations and Operational Challenges Pivot from Debris Removal to Satellite Relocation as a Service Business Model: Transparent Pricing and Customer Targeting Future Vision: In-Orbit Collection, Refueling, and Recycling Stations National Security Implications and Force-Appropriate Applications Technical Details: Materials, Propulsion, and Size ConsiderationHosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Adam Kall
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Listener Lance Pelissier thinks that "smart TVs" are a waste of money if you have something like a Sony PlayStation or another online streaming source device, and he wonders if "dumb TVs" will make a comeback because they duplicate the functions of those external devices. Scott Wilkinson responds in no uncertain terms.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 10min - 9717 - Tech News Weekly 452: Meta's $18B Social Media Settlement
Meta pays up in a landmark teen safety settlement & establishes new online safety measures for teens, Raspberry Pi goes official on the cyberdeck craze, and looking at what Apple unveiled earlier this week & looking ahead to Apple's September event.
Meta settled a lawsuit with over 47 states and territories over harms to teens, agreeing to independently tested age verification, daily time limits, notification restrictions, and parental alerts on Instagram and Facebook. Raspberry Pi is getting in on the cyberdeck craze as the company published an official cyberdeck tutorial with a parts list and build instructions. And D. Griffin Jones joins the show to talk about Apple's updates to its Mac mini and Mac Studio, and what the expectations may be for its "Surprise and Shine" September event.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Guest: D. Griffin Jones
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Curious how Clipchamp stacks up as a free editor in 2024? This episode puts the latest updates to the test, revealing real-world tips and time-saving tools you might have missed.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 22min - 9715 - Hands-On Apple 246: Set-It-And-Forget-It Accessibility Upgrades
You're missing out if you haven't explored Apple's accessibility menu. Mikah spotlights simple tweaks that solve real problems for everyone, not just those who need them. These are features you can toggle once, and love forever!
Reducing car sickness with Vehicle Motion Cues and customizable dots Flash for Alerts: flash notifications with LED or screen for incoming calls and texts Custom haptic vibrations for messages and contacts Built-in white noise machine: Background Sounds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Music Haptics: feeling rhythms and beats through the Taptic EngineHost: Mikah Sargent
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As iOS updates roll out new icons and smarter Siri voices, today's students are relying on apps that make studying more interactive, collaborative, and personal than ever! See how a fresh lineup of iOS and iPadOS apps could completely reshape your back-to-school routine.
Structured: Visual daily planner with focus and accessibility features GoodNotes vs. Notability: Digital note-taking and annotation Quizlet: Study aid, flashcard maker, and AI-powered practice tests Otter: Group project meetings and lecture transcription made easy Essayist: Academic writing and streamlined reference management Duolingo: Gamified language learning for students (and Klingon fans) Notes and organization skills as keys to academic success News: iOS 27 updates, Siri voices, search improvements, better battery life App Caps: Moonlitt and Sunlitt for moon and sun tracking, CGP Grey video picksHosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 26min - 9713 - Intelligent Machines 885: Get on the Butter Box
With Apple and Nvidia unleashing hardware that makes powerful local AI a reality, this episode unpacks the tech arms race changing how we run models at home and in business. Are we witnessing the end of the GPU monopoly and the start of real AI independence?
(538) Qwen on X: "⚡Meet Qwen3.8-Flash, a multimodal MoE and an early preview of the Qwen4 architecture, now open-weight! The production version Qwen3.8-Flash will be available soon via QwenCloud API at just $ 0.16/1M input tokens and $ 0.47/1M output tokens. 125B parameters + 51B N-gram https://t.co/SScnmzWS7O" / X Thomson Reuters built its own AI model on Chinese open-source tech to slash AI costs Now introducing Gemini Enterprise for Legal Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content Three Takeaways From Bill Gates's 5,784-Word Warning on AI: 'There Is No Plan' (214) Breaking911 on X: "WATCH: A humanoid robot training for the "Robot Olympics" in Beijing runs too fast, fails to stop, slams into a safety cushion, and breaks at the waist https://t.co/WEHdYCiPlO" / X Nvidia Is Spending $6 Billion to Build a Powerful U.S. Alternative to Chinese AI A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I. Inside Musk's First Address to Cursor: Grok Is Falling Behind Introducing Butter Box | Butter | Life without internet made smoother. Silicon Valley's Newest Status Symbol Is a Super-Rare Sam Altman Swiss WatchHosts: Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis
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outsystems.com/twit scribe.how/machines framer.com/machinesWed, 26 Aug 2026 - 2h 22min - 9712 - Windows Weekly 998: Laptop Fort
Microsoft tries to prove Windows on ARM is ready for prime time, but behind the PR push, unresolved questions about compatibility, branding, and a tepid market threaten to derail the company's ambitions. Also, PowerToys 0.101 is here with Windows Hopper and multiple improvements! Plus, Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac launches.
Windows
If a Week D falls in the woods and no one installs it, did a Week D really happen? Theory: This is the big one, with the three big changes Microsoft promised this year. Basically, this is Windows 11 version 26H2 Three new builds across Beta, Experimental, and Experimental (26H1) with a modernized AutoPlay experience and a new "Open apps maximized" accessibility feature Microsoft reminds business customers that Windows on Arm is terrific ahead of Nvidia RTX Spark launch Totally coincidental that this happened on the same day that Apple announced a new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and M5 MaxMicrosoft 365
OneDrive for Mac gets native sync engine Proton Mail gets automatic and customizable category filteringAI/dev
Bill Gates issues a strong warning on the dangers of AI. And you're not going to believe what number two is WSJ report echoes the complaints that Paul has been making for years. Again Adobe Firefly gets production-quality music, speech, and sound effect generation capabilities Apple Music will start labeling AI-generated music .NET Conf 2026 on track for November with .NET 11XBOX and gaming
XBOX testing long-awaited disc to digital entitlements The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is available now for $1299, or in a $2499 bundle Rumor: Microsoft prepping an Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console for November Update: it's real. The XBOX 25th anniversary collection arrives November 13 Microsoft announces (third party) Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection of hardware peripherals IKEA has designed some XBOX-influenced furniture and it is amazing Rockstar Games weighs in on leaks asGTA VIreveal arrives (tomorrow) Commodore announcesAlien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection for PC, consoles NVIDIA brings GeForce Now to FirefoxTips and picks
Tip of the week: Expose yourself to other points of view App pick of the week: PowerToys RunAs Radio this week: Security Features of PowerShell 7 with Mike O'Neill Brown liquor pick of the week: SpiceBox Spiced WhiskyHosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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canary.tools/twit - use code: TWITWed, 26 Aug 2026 - 2h 42min - 9711 - Security Now 1093: Tokens in the Stream
Turns out, every chatbot conversation runs on a messy hack at the heart of language models, making prompt injection an unsolved—and possibly unsolvable—security threat. Steve and Leo unravel the research that explains why "roles" in AI aren't what you think they are.
Understanding the controversy surrounding "AI Model Distillation" Anthropic moves to make their most powerful Mythos 5 model more widely available. Bitwarden's "Secrets Manager" offering prevents agentic and prompt injection abuse. The astounding and disturbing truth about the way conversation AI actually worksShow Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1093-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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threatlocker.com/twit box.com/AI hoxhunt.com/securitynow guardsquare.com material.securityTue, 25 Aug 2026 - 2h 48min - 9710 - MacBreak Weekly 1039: The Hand of Ryan Tedder
Surprise: there are new Mac minis and Mac Studios! Tim Cook has a farewell party when he is no longer CEO in September. Apple conducts layoffs in the Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video & Gaming departments. And Walmart finally adds Google and Apple Pay.
Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro. Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Tim Cook's farewell party. HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch. MacBook Ultra is coming: Six new features launching this fall. Apple reportedly lays off 60 Vision employees amid shifting priorities. Apple cuts Jobs in Siri, Vision Pro Immersive Video and Gaming teams. Apple removes some fees for App developers in European Union. Walmart is finally adding Apple Pay and Google Pay. Google's new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy. Here's everything new Apple TV has coming in September.Picks of the Week
Leo's Pick: TMOG Christina's Picks: 9 to 5 and CheapCharts Andy's Pick: Trio Jason's Pick: Imagination LibraryHosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Meta faces a $1.4 trillion lawsuit, flock cameras are sparking a privacy revolt, and data centers may be fueling the next bubble. This episode pulls back the curtain on who's watching, who's profiting, and who could pay the price.
Meta's Big Reckoning Is Here Meta heads to court in a landmark trial about kids and social media addiction Ninth Circuit Ruling Will Force Online Platforms That Host User Speech to Fight Lengthy and Costly Lawsuits Before They Are Dismissed Under Section 230 The $1.4 Trillion State Tort Raid on Meta Google's Pixel 11 Comes With Plenty of A.I. Does Anyone Want That? Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little Apple is laying off staffers working on the Vision Pro and Siri Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI Amazon aims for delivery drones to reach 500 US neighborhoods by the end of 2026 NVIDIA to Back Ohio Data Center With as Much as $105 Billion Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems New Chinese model adds to AI competition Police Are Hiding Their Use of Flock Surveillance Cameras Flock mistakenly flags 2 different auto writers for "stolen" license plates Go Flock Yourself Flock socks for UV protection Ban on Chinese robots leaves U.S. startups stranded China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ
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superhuman.com claude.ai/technology doppel.com joinbilt.com/twit adaptivesecurity.comSun, 23 Aug 2026 - 2h 53min - 9708 - Untitled Linux Show 267: I Used To Be Cool
This week, kernel 7.2 is out, with cache-aware scheduling headlining an impressive set of features. Canonical is researching automated translation from C to Rust, Omarchy gets a big boost with the Omacom Foundation, and we're gaming with the official release of GeForce NOW. GIMP 3.4 is taking shape, KDE 6.8 has us excited, and the Arctic fan controller is particularly cool on Linux. For tips, we have minidlna for streaming media, rclone mount for local mounting remote cloud shares, and i2cdetect for looking for i2c devices. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4x99iNw and try not to break your desktops!
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and Ken McDonald
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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 1h 35min - 9707 - Hands-On Tech 281: Incognito Browsing
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Rosemary's question about what private browsing actually hides, from whom, and what it's really for.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 11min - 9706 - This Week in Space 224: The Science of Artemis
It has been said that the Moon is a harsh mistress, and nowhere is this more apparent than at the lunar south pole. That is, however, where the Artemis program is headed, and we need to figure out how to best explore the region. Dr. David Kring of the Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute joins us to explore the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Program's lunar exploration plans, and the answers--and risks--that await us.
Headlines:
Starship Flight 12 Survives Indian Ocean Landing nd Long Sea Journey China's Chang'e 7 Lunar Hopper Mission Targets Permanently Shadowed Terrain US National Space Transportation Policy Aims for 1,000 Launches Per Year by 2030Main Topic: The Science and Planning of the Artemis Lunar Program
Criteria and Studies for Selecting Artemis Landing Sites South Pole Resource Advantages: Continuous Solar Power and Potential Volatiles Scientific Promise of the Schrödinger Impact Basin vs. South Pole Mandate The Value of Lunar Sample Return for Transformational Science Unique Terrain and Operational Challenges of the Lunar South Polar Region Training, Mobility, and the Role of Human Exploration versus Robotics Impact Cratering's Role in Life's Origins and Earth's Early History Considerations for Lunar Base Location and Hazards Training Programs for Scientists and Astronauts Preparing for ArtemisHost: Rod Pyle
Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet
Guest: Dr. David Kring
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Get the details from Mikah and Rosemary on which AI apps stand out for real-world tasks, where system integration blows open new possibilities, and why a truly local, on-device AI might finally justify the hype.
Siri's AI upgrades spark frustrations, unpredictability, and deeper device integration Comparing ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini apps on iOS Solaire AI brings free offline local AI to iPhone News: App tracking transparency changes prompt regulatory scrutiny in Germany, and Sonos adds live activities with real-time playback status App Caps: 8BitDo Flip Pad for gaming and MOFT Snap Tablet Stand for iPadHosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show to talk about her review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Meta's smart glasses are slowly becoming a concern in the workplace, and Amazon is destroying rare books & utilizing them as AI training data.
Abrar Al-Heeti shares her review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, noting how foldables have become nearly indistinguishable in size from standard phones like the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and shares a look at its camera, battery, and new software features like Pause Point. Mikah shares an article published by The Verge that looks into how retail workers, tourism employees, and comedians describe being secretly recorded by Meta Ray-Ban wearers on the job. And 404 Media's Emanuel Maiberg joins the show to share his investigation into Amazon buying and shredding rare, out-of-print books to scan them as AI training data, and how a legal ruling in Anthropic's book-piracy case made destroying the originals advantageous.Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti
Guest: Emanuel Maiberg
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Windows 11 Copilot isn't just for quick answers—discover how its latest features let you organize projects, analyze documents, and even create interactive quizzes, changing how you get things done on your PC.
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Confused by the Apple Watch's shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device's next overhaul.
watchOS 27 overhauls Apple Watch button functions and navigation Breaking old muscle memory: changes to Digital Crown, side button, Siri Digital Crown press reveals new dynamic app switcher and app list Scrolling Digital Crown now brings up the Smart Stack of widgets Side button revamps: Control Center, Apple Pay, Emergency SOS/Power Dynamic app grid's recent and context-based app selection Updated Apple Watch gestures: double tap, single tap, wrist flick for navigation Quick mantra: press for apps, turn for widgets, side for control, hold for SiriHost: Mikah Sargent
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 11min - 9701 - Home Theater Geeks 545: Upscaling Quandry
When Christian Dietz watches YouTube videos from his Roku Ultra on his Sony X900F TV, he is often presented with a choice of 1080p or 2160p. He'd like to know which is the better option. Scott Wilkinson offers some advice and tries to clear up some confusion about where this choice is coming from.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 12min - 9700 - Intelligent Machines 884: Cyber Jim
Veteran software engineer Dan O'Dowd argues that our power grid's outdated, insecure code puts millions at risk, detailing why regulators, industry giants, and Silicon Valley's "move fast and break things" attitude have left critical infrastructure vulnerable to collapse.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter (272) Dario Amodei on X: "1/2 Thanks Gavin for an especially thoughtful exchange. I don't usually spend much time on social media but I wanted to engage here because it really brings out the heart of an important conversation. First, on regulation, I think that "either concentrate it in the hands of a" / X If the Markets Reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US Should Nationalize Them Inside Big Tech's Frantic Race to Quell the Growing Backlash to AI Anthropic says its AI agents are killing rivals and hiding their tracks Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic's new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes Hidden Airtag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI OpenAI Introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' as Safety Concerns Grow Young adults are losing faith in AI's upside So How Is AI Drug Discovery Doing, Really? LG's humanoid robot arrives in 2027, running Nvidia's Isaac GR00T New Chinese model adds to AI competition What happens to what you share with AI Google just bought a bunch of Spirit Airlines data for AI training Even Claude Is in the Dark About Dario Amodei's Wife—and Her Influence at Anthropic Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+ the wikipedia guessing game Okay Spielberg TikTok At Beijing's AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens buy you beer SXSW Launching Podcast Festival In 2027Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
Guest: Dan O'Dowd
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horizon3.ai/intelligentWed, 19 Aug 2026 - 2h 35min - 9699 - Windows Weekly 997: Bear Swamp & The Boathouse
For years, the checkbox to get a PC out of the Insider Program when that Windows version shipped in stable did absolutely nothing. That's no longer the case.
Windows
A new context menu for File Explorer heads out to Insiders along with five new preview builds There are lots of other like UX changes happening with little communication. Will Microsoft really touch (and update) all the ancient UIs in Windows 11? New Release Preview builds point at next Week D and Patch Tuesday updates: New Taskbar, New Start, new Windows Search, many minor changes throughoutHardware
Now we know more about Snapdragon C ahead of IFA, where we may see the first laptops Google is holding a PixelBook reviewers event in mid-September You know that Commodore is back, but now the Amiga is back too! Lenovo surges on AI spending, but it's now engaged in financial shenanigans too. More like Spotify than Big Tech, but still badAI
Big Tech spending on AI is finally getting more scrutiny from financial/business publications It's happening: Microsoft "pulls a Teams" and will consolidate its Copilot (consumer) and Microsoft 365 Copilot (business apps) into a single app, evolve it in a "super app" OpenAI's new strategy: Get 'em while they're young Mozilla provides a progress report on Smart Window for Firefox, details new AI search partnership Alexa+ is now free on all FireTV devices in the U.S., no Prime requiredXBOX
Resonance: A Plague Tale and more are heading to Game Pass during the second half of August XBOX August Update is here with more Achievements details, Game Hubs now support Xbox 360 titles, Game Pass subscribers can now stream a game while it installs in the background XBOX Insiders can now test Home Improvements, local save game management, and profile badges Apple makes major App Store concessions in the EU. But Epic Games says it is not enough. The new Call of Duty has a public beta on Friday, and there will be a single-player episode for the first timeTips and picks
Tip of the week: Yes, Virginia, you canexit the Insider Program now App pick of the week: Brave RunAs Radio this week: Automatic Attack Disruption with Liz Tesch Brown liquor pick of the week: Red Bank Premium BlendedHosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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scribe.how/windowsWed, 19 Aug 2026 - 2h 30min - 9698 - Security Now 1092: Restraint Abliteration
From autocorrect to full-fledged conversationalists, discover how a few tweaks transformed language models—and why understanding this shift exposes urgent questions about AI safety and control.
Trusting an open source AI proxy might bite you. France's under-15 social media ban hits its constitution. A bit of AI prompting found a serious bug in Zoom. AI-based network defenders see a stock price jump. A (very) deep dive into the operation of AI chatbotsShow Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1092-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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The recent public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 are available. What Tim Cook hopes others will view as his legacy as Apple's CEO. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. And will the iPhone 18 skip the fall launch?
Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27. Here's what's new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6. iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone. Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man'. macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub. Apple's camera-equipped AirPods confirmed. Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US. Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union. It looks like Apple's iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year. Leaker details A20 Pro chip's new speed gains. Apple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better. Apple in talks to pay publishers to improve AI-powered Siri. Apple's China AI strategy now includes training its own custom model. Apple sends fresh wave of mercenary spyware warnings worldwide. Golf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid. Jessica Chastain says Apple TV will finally release 'The Savant' after postponement following Charlie Kirk assassination: 'We're going to see it'.Picks of the Week
Andy's Pick: SuperDuper! 4 Christina's Pick: Sony MDR-7506 Jason's Pick: UnforgetfulHosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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