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We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins us to talk about the sun, solar activity cycles, the recent solar storms that have given us auroras and some communications blackouts, the science from the Parker solar probe, and much more. Don't take the friendly Mr. Sun for granted--join us for this fascinating episode! Headlines: NASA's accidental broadcast: A simulated medical emergency on the International Space Station was mistakenly aired for 8 minutes, causing brief panic before clarification. Spacewalk canceled: Just before a planned spacewalk, NASA canceled the event citing spacesuit discomfort, with few details provided. Voyager 1 update: The spacecraft is now sending back data from all four of its working instruments, a remarkable feat for the 47-year-old probe. Remembering Bill Anders: The Apollo 8 astronaut, known for the iconic Earthrise photo, passed away at 90 after a private plane crash. Main Topic - Our Friendly Mr. Sun: Heliophysics defined: Dr. Young explains that heliophysics studies the sun's atmosphere and its interactions with Earth and the solar system. Solar activity cycle: Currently near solar maximum, the sun is exhibiting increased sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. Space weather impacts: Solar activity can affect technology, causing communication disruptions, satellite damage, and even power grid outages. Solar observation: A variety of spacecraft monitor the sun, including NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and NOAA's GOES satellites. Parker Solar Probe: This groundbreaking mission is providing unprecedented data about the sun's corona and solar wind. Solar magnetic field: The sun's magnetic field flips every ~11 years, which can lead to increased solar activity during the transition. Carrington Event: This 1859 solar storm remains the benchmark for extreme space weather, causing telegraph systems to catch fire. Sun in pop culture: Rod, Tariq, and Dr. Alex Young discuss depictions of the sun in science fiction, separating fact from fiction. Solar research: Dr. Young shares his current work on the statistics of large solar events and improving science communication. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: C. Alex Young 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

Amazon's Alexa could have been in a prime position to dominate AI. Why AI detection tools for detecting AI written content are hurting writers. What was announced at WWDC earlier this week? And how security cameras getting smarter with AI is a good thing. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about how over a dozen employees who worked on Amazon's Alexa had a good chance to dominate the AI space and blew that chance. Mikah Sargent talks about how, with the rise of AI being used to perform writing tasks and tools being utilized to detect AI-generated work, writers are still getting stuck in the crossfire and are losing their jobs due to false accusations. After leading the show last week, Dan Moren stops by again to chat about the major announcements at Apple's WWDC24. And finally, why security cameras getting smarter with AI capabilities is a good thing for households? Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Dan Moren 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 cachefly.com/twit

File sharing and remote desktop are 2 apps that have existed in Windows for a long time, but some of the changes in Windows 11 left some legacy features non-operational. This week, Paul shows us some workarounds and how to get these apps working again in Windows 11. 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.

In this episode of Hands-On Mac, Mikah Sargent tackles the challenge of preventing your Mac from falling asleep during critical tasks. He begins by introducing the built-in "caffeinate" command in macOS, providing a step-by-step guide on how to use it to keep your Mac awake. Mikah explains the limitations of "caffeinate," such as its inconsistent performance and lack of advanced features. He then introduces Amphetamine, a robust third-party application available for free on the Mac App Store. Mikah provides a detailed walkthrough of Amphetamine's features, including its ability to start sessions that prevent sleep based on various criteria: indefinitely, for a set time, while specific apps are running, or during downloads. He explores the app's customization options, such as quick settings, session defaults, triggers, and hotkeys, highlighting how these features offer more control and flexibility compared to the "caffeinate" command. Mikah discusses practical use cases for Amphetamine, like ensuring your Mac stays awake during long downloads, presentations, or video calls. The episode concludes with Mikah emphasizing the benefits of using Amphetamine to manage your Mac's sleep behavior more effectively and encouraging listeners to try the app for themselves. Amphetamine - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12 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.

The Society for Information Display hosts an annual conference called Display Week to showcase the bleeding edge of display technology. This year's gathering focused on electroluminescent quantum dots, which is The Next Big Thing. This is a super-geeky episode, so strap on your propeller hats! 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 dive deep into the core features of the highly anticipated iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, fresh off the heels of Apple's WWDC keynote. The duo explores the major changes and improvements users can expect, from the redesigned Messages and Photos apps to the enhanced customization options for the home screen and Control Center. Rosemary also shares her insights on the upcoming changes to the Shortcuts app in the Shortcuts Corner segment. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18: Messages app improvements: scheduled messages, text formatting, animated effects, and RCS support Phone app updates: T9 search and the ability to record and transcribe calls Home screen customization: large icons, free placement of apps, and tinted icons Control Center enhancements: widget-like functionality and customizable pages Photos app redesign: new carousel view, collections, memories, and AI-powered features Mail app updates: categorization, grouping emails, and design changes (coming later) Siri improvements: seamless switching between typing and talking, and enhanced understanding Privacy and security updates: limiting app access to contacts, local networks, and Bluetooth devices Minor updates to the Health, Fitness, Reminders, and Calendar apps Shortcuts Corner: App Intents: the magic behind Shortcuts, driving many of the new features Redesigned Shortcuts app UI: improved organization and faster loading times Enhanced scripting actions: checking device type and adding multiple conditions to an "if" action Shortcuts in Control Center and on the lock screen for quick access Simplified Home app actions for controlling accessories New Reminders actions: opening specific lists, pinning/unpinning lists Books app actions: navigating pages, opening specific views, and controlling page scrolling 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 Introduces Image Playground - a new AI image tool Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Hallucination is Inevitable Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' phone call Mike Lynch: Autonomy co-founder cleared of fraud in US trial New York passes legislation that would ban 'addictive' social media algorithms for kids Judge rather than jury will render verdict in upcoming antitrust trial Joey Chestnut is out of 2024 Nathan's hot dog eating contest in beef over vegan franks There's an AI Candidate Running for Parliament in the UK No, a Remote Amazon Tribe Did Not Get Addicted to Porn Elon Musk's Boundary-Blurring Relationships With Women at SpaceX Sony Buys Alamo Drafthouse Movie-Theater Chain Ren Faire on HBO - all 3 parts out now! "The most difficult recipe" damnit TikTok cottage cheese search NotebookLM goes global with Slides support and better ways to fact-check 12 useful features Google just announced for Pixel phones, watches, and tablets Hosts: Leo Laporte, 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: Melissa.com/twit fastmail.com/twit

Recall to be opt-in, Auto SR, new Xbox Series models Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/885 Sponsors: HP.com - WW - https://bit.ly/4adilko kolide.com/ww cachefly.com/twit

MS on Recall changes Thanks for the "Memory" New York Times (and Wordle) leak Apple's own password manager app DJI drones on the defensive SlashData reveals some interesting developer statistics Are we going to turn programming over to AIs? The Linux Kernel Project goes CVE crazy Email @ GRC Pizza in 2024 Microsoft Recall at work Google Domains to Squarespace DNS migration T2F2-NFC-Dual keys The rise and fall of code.microsoft.com Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-978-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: mylio.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT 1bigthink.com kolide.com/securitynow

A bevy of announcements came from Apple during it WWDC24 event! Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac with features like Image Playground. iPadOS 18 is coming soon, including an official Calculator app for the iPad and Smart Script when using the Apple Pencil. And the Apple Vision Pro is expanding into new countries and regions, such as China and Singapore, starting June 28th. Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies over Apple's ChatGPT integrations. The iPhone is now an AI trojan horse. Apple introduces Image Playground - a new AI image tool. iPadOS 18 introduces powerful new intelligence features and apps designed for Apple Pencil. iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever. Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18. visionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Blackmagic Design announces the world's first commercial camera system and editing software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro arrives in new countries and regions beginning June 28. iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: NotebookLM Leo's Pick: Reconditioning a classic Mac 128K Mikah's Pick: Appe Developer app Alex's Pick: Decibel X Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Mikah Sargent 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: ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT Melissa.com/twit wix.com/studio