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The bigger problem with AI Overview https://udm14.com/ -and- https://tenbluelinks.org/ The horses have left the barn VPNs and Firewalls Email @ GRC Extension to fix Google search Passwords and SPAM Fixing motherboard components Vertical tabs in Firefox FritzBox routers Too many PINs More Google search fixes Testing Windows XP The 50 Gigabyte Privacy Bomb Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-976-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Sponsors: kolide.com/securitynow joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT bitwarden.com/twit 1bigthink.com

Could Apple change the orientation of its logo on future iPads? An OLED iPad mini is allegedly in development for a 2026 release. Would you buy a Lego model of an Apple Store? And why did Apple Music even bother releasing a top 100 list of the best albums on Apple Music? Apple might change the orientation of its logo on the back of future iPads. When are AirPods Max 2 coming? Here's the latest reporting... Apple iOS 18, macOS 15 AI features: Project Greymatter, Privacy, OpenAI deal. Three new games are now available for the Apple Vision Pro. New parkour Apple immersive video out now on Apple Vision Pro. This Lego Apple Store model needs votes for a slim chance of getting made. Apple Music 100 best albums. Apple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're using. Apple reportedly developing OLED iPad mini for 2026. All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026. Prototype 3rd-gen iPod reveals that Apple built a Tetris clone for the iPod but never released it. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: MapleRead Jason's Pick: Lex.Games Andy's Pick: Tactiq YouTube Transcript Generator Alex's Picks: Kewpie Mayonaise & Merlin Bird ID Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: kolide.com/macbreak wix.com/studio YahooFinance.com cachefly.com/twit

Sky's voice, Copilot+ Surface devices, Car Thing's discontinuation OpenAI didn't copy Scarlett Johansson's voice for ChatGPT, records show China's latest answer to OpenAI is 'Chat Xi PT' Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in Pioneering instant messaging program ICQ is finally shutting down after nearly 30 years Google scrambles to manually remove weird AI answers in search Rabbit Holed Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs A jury hands Bungie a victory in a landmark anti-cheating decision Atari Acquires Intellivision Brand Congress Just Made It Basically Impossible to Track Taylor Swift's Private Jet Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever sold Kabosu, Shiba Inu dog who inspired 'Doge' meme, dies at 18 Bitcoin pizza day C. Gordon Bell, Creator of a Personal Computer Prototype, Dies at 89 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Christina Warren, Wesley Faulkner, and Alex Wilhelm 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: expressvpn.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT NetSuite.com/TWIT bitwarden.com/twit IntouchCX.com/twit

Congress recently made it nearly impossible to track private jets. Is WiFi 7 worth buying into right now? What resources are out there to help with the process of building a computer? How can I tag and organize photos based on the date taken? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share some LED lights that he loves and can magnetically stick to metal surfaces! Kabosu, Shiba Inu dog who inspired 'Doge' meme, dies at 18. Congress just made it basically impossible to track Taylor Swift's private jet. U.S. screens record 2.95 million airline passengers in single day. Is there a way to pinpoint an issue causing my Safari browser not to work? Is WiFi 7 a worthwhile upgrade for better data transfer between my NAS and computer? Are there AI note-taking tools that can effectively summarize notes from a meeting and are not as costly? Dick DeBartolo and the motion sensor LED light pucks! Can I tag photos based on dates? Leo shows off the mini Bluetooth keyboard he recommended for a viewer last week to use with your iPad. What does Leo think of the device? Are there tools out there that can organize photos of one person by date of older to newer? What resources are out there to help with the process of building a computer? How can I determine which custom ringtones are set to my contacts on my cellphone? Why are my Edge browser profiles not syncing across my various devices? How can I make a searchable database for my podcast? What's the easiest way to create annotations for my videos on my iPad? Could the Framework laptops be a good choice for running AI models locally? Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Dick DeBartolo 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/2026 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: eufy.com HP.com - ATG - https://bit.ly/3K4ax9W

This week it's all about the GPUs, with KDE 6.1, Nvidia's 555 drivers, and Mesa 24.1 all coming out, bringing support for Explicit sync, the Nvidia NVK ready for prime time, and more. Then there's Handbreak with FFmpeg 7.0 support, Ventoy bringing an update, and a new Pipewire RC with support for snapcast. Then there's Hans Reiser's last request for ReiserFS making it into kernel 6.10. For tips, we have the Bluefish editor, The last of Spring Cleaning, and how to use docker to very quickly spin up one-off containers. See the show notes at https://bit.ly/3yxtdwn and come back next time! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald and Jeff Massie 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.

This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some unique insights on how we have explored Mars, why it matters, and what the future holds... especially with regard to returning samples to Earth. Join us! Headlines: NASA held a press conference to explain the latest delays with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which stem from issues with a helium leak and concerns about the reaction control thrusters that could lead to a loss of redundancy during reentry The European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope returned its first science images, providing stunning new views of galaxies never seen in such detail before to help unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy Main Topic - Mars Exploration and Sample Return: Rob Manning recounts his extensive experience with Mars exploration at JPL, from the Sojourner rover and Pathfinder lander in the 90s to the currently operating Curiosity and Perseverance rovers Curiosity confirmed the past presence of water on Mars, while Perseverance is collecting carefully selected rock samples to eventually be returned to Earth The Mars Sample Return mission would bring pristine samples back to Earth for in-depth study, but is an extremely complex and costly endeavor facing budget challenges and potential delays Rob explains why returning samples is so critical - context is key and current meteorite samples have been altered by their journey to Earth, whereas carefully selected samples could reveal much more about Mars' history and potential for life Challenges for Mars Sample Return include the large size of the lander, the need for new parachute and guidance technologies, and planetary protection requirements to prevent contaminating Earth NASA currently has no plans for additional Mars missions beyond sample return, and faces a potential loss of institutional knowledge as a "quiet period" approaches, highlighting the need to maintain momentum in Mars exploration Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Rob Manning 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

Mikah Sargent shares his review of Apple's new M4 iPad Pro and explores its design changes, including its new ultra-thin design, relocated front-facing camera, and stunning Ultra Retina XDR display with tandem OLED technology. Mikah also delves into the power of the M4 Apple Silicon chip and takes a closer look at the innovative Apple Pencil Pro and redesigned Magic Keyboard. Get the Apple iPad Pro 11-Inch (M4): https://amzn.to/3KbZ20e 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. Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork

In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard discuss their experiences with Apple's newly released M4 iPad Pros and accessories. They cover the new features and improvements, including the OLED display, updated design, Magic Keyboard with function keys, and the new Apple Pencil Pro. Rosemary also addresses a listener's question about creating a shortcut to quickly access downtime settings on a Mac. M4 iPad Pros: • The new iPad Pros have an OLED display, offering improved contrast and color reproduction • Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB, with higher-tier models having more RAM and an extra performance core. • The Magic Keyboard has been updated with a function row, haptic trackpad, and all-new hardware design. • The Apple Pencil Pro introduces haptic feedback, a programmable squeeze gesture, and a "barrel roll" feature for adjusting brush/tool shape based on pencil orientation • Apps like Freeform and GoodNotes are being updated to support the new Apple Pencil Pro capabilities • Availability varies by model, and waiting for refurbished units or discounts may be beneficial Shortcuts Corner: • A listener asks for a way to quickly access downtime settings on their children's Macs • Rosemary creates a shortcut using the Mac's System Preferences URL scheme to open the downtime settings directly • She recommends adding the shortcut to the Mac's menu bar for easy access • While it's not possible to toggle downtime automatically with a shortcut due to security concerns, this method still streamlines the process of adjusting the settings 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].

Apple's latest Apple Pencil, the Apple Pencil Pro, includes several new features: Barrel roll: Rotating the barrel of the Appe Pencil changes the orientation of art tools. Squeeze: A gesture that opens a tool palette in Apple's built-in apps. Haptic feedback: Tiny taps and buzzes provide feedback when you squeeze and tap the Appe Pencil Pro. Find My: You can use the Find My app to find your missing Apple Pencil Pro. Mikah Sargent walks you through the new features of the Apple Pencil Pro as well as the settings for Apple Pencil on iPadOS. Apple Pencil - https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ 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.

Emily Dreibelbis from PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week. Emily talks about Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI. Could generative AI be coming to Alexa in the future? If your meme game is on point, then you may have a future with politics. And Microsoft announced new Windows laptops with AI features baked into the device. Emily Dreibelbis talks about OpenAI being under fire from actor Scarlett Johansson as the actor voices her concern over the company's use of her voice, while OpenAI fires back, showing how they used a different actor for the voice. Mikah Sargent shares how Amazon plans to overhaul its voice assistant, Alexa, by incorporating AI features into it and charging a monthly subscription price. If your meme game is strong with Millennials and Gen Z, consider a career in politics. The Biden re-election campaign is looking to hire a meme manager. And finally, Daniel Rubino of Windows Central talks with Mikah about Microsoft's next-gen AI laptops, Copilot+ PCs, announced at its Build event earlier, and some of the expected features with these AI machines. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Dreibelbis Guest: Daniel Rubino 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: wix.com/studio lookout.com