This Week in Space 117: A Home on the Moon

Supreme Court Decisions, Snapdragon X Elite Tests Murthy Decision Should Not Foreclose Cases Against Actual First Amendment Violations What SCOTUS just did to broadband, the right to repair, the environment, and more Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks Mark Cuban's public email was hacked after receiving call from a fake Google rep The Julian Assange Saga Is Finally Over Microsoft's bundling of Office and Teams breaks antitrust law, EU says EU Competition Commissioner says Apple's decision to pull AI from EU shows anticompetitive behavior Microsoft says it's okay to steal content published on the web Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC is finally the best clamshell laptop on the market after 8 years of iterations Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming Signal 65 Snapdragon battery testing The RIAA's lawsuit against generative music startups will be the bloodbath AI needs Wherein The Copia Institute Asks The Second Circuit To Stand Up For Fair Use, The Internet Archive, And Why We Bother To Have Copyright Law At All Redbox's owner files for bankruptcy after repeatedly missing payments and payroll Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Cathy Gellis, Ryan Shrout, and Doc Rock Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: lookout.com 1password.com/twit

Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users. Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks. I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI. Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack. NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk. The White House will host a conference for social media creators. Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable. A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field? Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud. Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically? Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle? Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement. Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website? Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook. David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint. James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James. Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2031 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows

We're diving into the weeds this week, talking about tapeouts, PCI-E specifications, and kernel scheduling on today's oddball systems. There are releases to check out, like the latest OpenShot, Pipewire, and Raspberry Pi Connect. And finally we look to the future of Ubuntu, Gnome, and X11. For tips we have umask, shebang, and archiemount. Find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4eH3zFZ and enjoy! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and David Ruggles Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing heavily in researching how to 3D print habitats on the moon and one day Mars. It isn't easy working in a vacuum--water freezes and evaporates instantly, and any other materials you need must be transported there. ICON has some unique processes they are testing in their large vacuum chambers, and the results are truly fascinating. Join us for a look into the future of living on other worlds! Headlines: - NASA has selected SpaceX for a $843 million contract to de-orbit the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030 - ISS astronauts took shelter after a Russian satellite exploded, creating over 100 pieces of shrapnel - Boeing's Starliner capsule faces an indefinite delay in its return from the ISS due to technical issues Feedback: - Listener Tim Lazaroff suggests two space-themed songs by the group Lord of the Lost - Rod Pyle addresses inquiries about the decision to de-orbit the ISS, explaining the aging technology and high maintenance costs Main Topic: 3D Printing for Construction on Earth and Beyond with Evan Jensen - ICON's founders started the company in 2018 to push the limits of 3D printing technology for construction - ICON has completed several projects, including the House of Phoenix and a 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas - Project Olympus aims to use 3D printing for construction on the Moon and Mars, utilizing in-situ resources - On the Moon, ICON plans to use a laser-directed energy deposition system to melt and solidify lunar regolith - Challenges of lunar construction include the unsuitability of water in the concrete mix, extreme temperatures, and the need for robotic systems - ICON is developing lunar regolith simulants and testing robotic systems in their "Moon Box" facility - Mars construction may involve more traditional materials, but thermal energy deposition could still be viable - ICON's Vitruvius AI architecture model allows users to design homes based on their preferences and needs - The company's ultimate goal is to use robotics, automation, and AI to help solve the global housing crisis on Earth while enabling a sci-fi future of extraterrestrial habitation Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Isaac Arthur Guest: Evan Jensen Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Emily Dreibelbis joins us this week on Tech News Weekly! We are starting to see some effects following Elon Musk's decision to lay off the entire Tesla Supercharger team. Which businesses have begun to benefit from the AI Boom that we're in? What Netflix has learned since expanding from streaming video content into the world of video game publication. And the Recording Industry Assocation of America (RIAA) sues Udio and Suno. Emily Dreibelbis talks about the fallout from Elon Musk's firing of Tesla's Supercharger team and how car companies that have agreed to use Tesla's Supercharger are starting to be impacted by the change. Mikah shares an article from The New York Times about businesses profiting from Artificial Intelligence. Netflix is best known for starting out in the DVD rental business and its vast streaming library. Now, it has entered the video game publishing world, and has learned a lot since delving into it. Finally, Kate Knibbs from WIRED joins the show to discuss the Recording Industry Association of America's lawsuit against the AI generative music platforms Suno and Udio. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Dreibelbis Guest: Kate Knibbs Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/zerotrustAI wix.com/studio

The passwords we use to protect our online accounts are insecure and easily compromised. For this reason, Microsoft has been working with industry partners for decades to create and standardize new ways to reduce our reliance on passwords and improve the security of our accounts and the private data they contain. The ultimate goal is to eliminate passwords all-together: In this passwordless world, we can authenticate–prove who we are–using methods that are more secure and easier than typing a password. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Discover the hidden potential of the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button! Join Mikah Sargent as he reveals how to customize this versatile feature, from launching the camera and setting Focus Modes to activating accessibility tools and running personalized Shortcuts. Unlock new ways to make your iPhone work smarter for you in this detailed walkthrough. Use and customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/action-button-iphone-15-pro-max-iphe89d61d66/ios Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

After hearing about Sony's 2024 TV lineup, Dan is confused about TV brightness and color, especially as it relates to different display technologies. Scott Wilkinson sheds some light on this tricky issue. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard check out the first set of winners and finalists of the Apple Design Awards 2024. They discuss apps and games that stood out in the categories of Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Interaction, highlighting how these apps and games make the most of Apple's technologies and deliver exceptional experiences. Later in the Shortcuts Corner segment, Rosemary tackles a listener question about creating a medication reminder shortcut. Main Topic: Apple Design Award Winners - Part 1 Bears Gratitude (winner, Delight and Fun): A cute and colorful journaling app that encourages daily gratitude entries and self-care. NYT Games (winner, Delight and Fun): A comprehensive collection of games from the New York Times, including crosswords, Spelling Bee, Wordle, and more. Crayola Adventures (winner, Inclusivity): An adventure game for children that sets a new standard for inclusive character creation options. oko (winner, Inclusivity): An accessible navigation app that uses AI to provide detailed instructions and assistance for visually impaired users. Lost in Play (winner, Innovation): A beautifully drawn adventure game that feels like an interactive graphic novel. Procreate Dreams (winner, Innovation): A powerful drawing and illustration app that takes full advantage of the Apple Pencil and its features. Crouton (winner, Interaction): A feature-rich recipe manager and meal planner with unique interactions, such as using facial gestures to navigate recipes on iPhone and iPad. Rytmos (winner, Interaction): A clever puzzle game where solving mazes creates layered audio loops, resulting in a full musical composition. Shortcuts Corner: Listener Alex asks for help creating a shortcut to remind his father-in-law to take medication every five hours, without disturbing him during the night. Rosemary explains that while it's not possible to directly log medication in the Health app, a close solution can be achieved. She suggests adding an icon to the home screen that, when tapped, logs the medication as taken and sets a reminder for the next dose. The shortcut should also disable any existing medication reminders and avoid setting reminders during the father-in-law's sleeping hours. Rosemary walks through the process of creating the shortcut using actions like Find Alarms, Adjust Date, and If statements. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

Google announces surprise Pixel 9 hardware event in August Jeff Jarvis testimony on the California Journalism Preservation Act This Week in Tunnels Toys r us AI video Exclusive: Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp Autobiography app OpenAI's CTO treats creativity like a problem to be solved — and that itself is the problem AI Doesn't Kill Jobs? Tell That to Freelancers Record Labels Sue Suno & Udio for Training AI Models on Their Songs I Will Fucking Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again The rise—and fall—of the software developer Google is killing infinite scroll on search results Google Will Let You Personalize Gemini After Your Favorite YouTuber Google Cast is coming to more hotel room TVs later this year Google shutting down 'Stack: PDF Scanner' in September A Captcha for Mikah's Therapist Scientists create smiling robot face from living human skin cells German face wurst Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/twig bitwarden.com/twit cachefly.com/twit