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What is the future for Apple's HomePod? Leaked documents show what phones Cellebrite can and can't unlock. The security risks when using stalkerware apps. And initial thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring after some hands-on with the device.

• Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Jennifer talks about the future for Apple's HomePod following code discovered in the public beta for tvOS 18.
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Club TWiT member Rebecca DuPree just got a new Sony OLED TV and wants to up her audio game with an external sound system. She wonders if a Sony soundbar or Apple Home Pods would be better. Scott Wilkinson has some definite thoughts on this.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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If you'd like to try out iOS & iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more, you'll need to join the Apple Public Beta Program. Mikah Sargent shows you how to sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program, install public beta software, and — if you choose — unenroll from the program.

Apple Beta Software Program - https://beta.apple.com

Host: Mikah Sargent

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard unveil a treasure trove of hidden features and advanced tips for iOS and iPadOS devices. From transforming your on-screen keyboard into a precision text-editing tool to customizing contact notifications, the hosts cover many practical tips to enhance your Apple device experience. They also explore photo editing tricks, Wi-Fi password sharing, live captions in F...

• AT&T says criminals stole phone records of "nearly all" customers in new data breach
• AT&T (T) Hack Is Part of Snowflake (SNOW) Customer Cyberattack Campaign
• Researchers: Weak Security Defaults Enabled Squarespace Domains Hijacks
• Goldman Sachs: AI Is Overhyped, Wildly Expensive, and Unreliable
• Elon Musk Has Said He Is Committing Around $45 Million a Month to a New Pro-Trump Super PAC
• This Is The Fastest Object Ev...

This episode features Paul, Richard, and Leo discussing Microsoft's new "checkpoint cumulative updates" and HP's announcement of its AMD-based AI PC. Afterward, Paul goes over his review of the Yoga Slim 7x laptop, which features a 14.5-inch OLED display. Other topics include the hiring of Inflection staff, Microsoft's settlement with the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe, Leo's ZDTV hat, .NET 9 Preview 6, OS/2 War...

• Using Content Delivery Networks Safely
• The CDK Global Ransomware Attack
• The IRS and Entrust
• Polyfill.io fallout
• Microsoft's Behavior
• A Snowflake's Chance

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-983-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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The public betas for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other operating systems for Apple devices are out now. Apple, along with Nvidia and Anthropic, used thousands of YouTube videos to train their AI systems. How close does Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra compare to Apple's Watch Ultra? Apple also opened its payment service to rivals in Europe following a settlement of a case from the European Union.

• Apple releases public betas for iO...

We start with gaming, talking about Bottles, Raytracing comparisons, and the Godot engine. We give the Zed editor a try, talk about changes at the Gnome foundation, and go all in on Wayland. Then put an M.2 drive in a Pi case, chat about Clonezilla, and celebrate Comet as the Linux implementation of GOG's Galaxy. For tips, we have findmnt, PiHole, run0, and hexyl. Find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4f1JTfV and enjoy!

Host: Jon...

• Galaxy Z Fold 6 launches for $1,899 with wider displays
• FTC bans anonymous messaging app NGL from hosting children
• AT&T says criminals stole phone records of 'nearly all' customers in new data breach
• EU accuses Elon Musk's X of deceptive practices over blue 'checkmark'
• After 41 years Microsoft quietly adds spellchecking and autocorrect to Windows Notepad
• AI PCs: Qualcomm (QCOM), Microsoft (MSFT) Turn to AI to R...

Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.

• FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.
• Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped...

If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, tra...

The Federal Trade Commission bans an app from being offered to minors. A beloved DVD rental service files for bankruptcy. An old website publication has been resurrected as an 'AI-zombified' website. And what Samsung announced at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event.

• Amanda Silberling joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Amanda talks about the FTC banning the app NGL from offering its social app to minors following a ruling...

You can join Apple's Developer program without needing to pay the annual account fee. Save for app distribution, a free Apple Developer account gives you access to the company's documentation, video resources, and beta software.

Apple Developer - https://developer.apple.com

Host: Mikah Sargent

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A.J. is a movie industry professional who built a new house in Los Angeles. Of course, he installed a home theater in the big bonus room with high-end equipment and a super comfy "pit couch" that's perfect for cuddling with his partner.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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With the introduction of the first Snapdragon X-based Copilot+ PCs this past week, Microsoft has added another layer of complexity to the Windows ecosystem. Or, another layer of choice, if you're more of the glass half-full type. Regardless, this addition is confusing to many, as it's unclear which software or hardware you need to access the many new features that Windows 11 users will get this year and beyond. This week, Paul tak...

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the second half of the 2024 Apple Design Award winners, covering the categories of Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and the new Spatial Computing category. They discuss standout apps and games that push the boundaries of design and functionality across Apple's platforms, including innovative uses of Apple Vision Pro technology.

Social Impact cate...

• 'We're Living in a Nightmare:' Inside the Health Crisis of a Texas Bitcoin Town
• Google Is No Longer Claiming to Be Carbon Neutral
• ITER fusion reactor to see further delays, with operations pushed to 2034
• AI-Driven Behavior Change Could Transform Health Care
• Google brings new Gemini features and Wear OS 5 to Samsung devices
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra hands-on: ultra déjà vu
• Galaxy Z Fold 6 launches for $1,899 with wider...