Hands-On Apple 225: Wrangling Auto-Correct

We've seen NASA go through a lot of drama this year, and recently, some remarkable changes have been announced under the new administrator, Jared Isaacman. We're taking a deep dive into what's changed, what's the same, and what to expect. But first: Tariq and Rod are in Houston monitoring the Artemis 2 mission, which launched flawlessly on Wednesday. It's been a thrill since launch day, which Tariq saw in Florida, and shows no sign of slowing. We're bringing it to you from the field, so strap on in and join us! Headlines: Artemis 2 Launched This Week! Challenges Hit Artemis 2 After Launch: Toilet Problems and Personal Computing Issues Artemis 2 Crew Prepares for Lunar Flyby and Science Activities NASA Faces Another Budget Cut for 2027 Main Topic: New NASA, Artemis Overhauls, and Future Missions NASA Reshuffles Artemis 3–5: Landings Delayed, Missions Reassigned SLS Development Locked; Vulcan Centaur 5 Upper Stage Selected Aggressive Timeline for 29 Moon Missions and 22 Landings in Next Decade Push for Moon Bases by 2032 with $20 Billion Investment Gateway Lunar Station Put on Ice; Hardware Repurposed for Moon Base and Mars Surprise Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission Announced for 2028 New Mars Helicopter Fleet to Debut as Part of Skyfall Payload Shift Away from Private Space Stations; NASA to Build New Core Module NASA Workforce Hit by Layoffs, Launches New NASA Force Hiring Initiative Geopolitics, China's Role, and Space Race 2.0 Narrative (Video of Artemis 2 Launch Courtesy of Space.com) Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: helixsleep.com/space

We've seen NASA go through a lot of drama this year, and recently, some remarkable changes have been announced under the new administrator, Jared Isaacman. We're taking a deep dive into what's changed, what's the same, and what to expect. But first: Tariq and Rod are in Houston monitoring the Artemis 2 mission, which launched flawlessly on Wednesday. It's been a thrill since launch day, which Tariq saw in Florida, and shows no sign of slowing. We're bringing it to you from the field, so strap on in and join us! Headlines: Artemis 2 Launched This Week! Challenges Hit Artemis 2 After Launch: Toilet Problems and Personal Computing Issues Artemis 2 Crew Prepares for Lunar Flyby and Science Activities NASA Faces Another Budget Cut for 2027 Main Topic: New NASA, Artemis Overhauls, and Future Missions NASA Reshuffles Artemis 3–5: Landings Delayed, Missions Reassigned SLS Development Locked; Vulcan Centaur 5 Upper Stage Selected Aggressive Timeline for 29 Moon Missions and 22 Landings in Next Decade Push for Moon Bases by 2032 with $20 Billion Investment Gateway Lunar Station Put on Ice; Hardware Repurposed for Moon Base and Mars Surprise Nuclear-Powered Mars Mission Announced for 2028 New Mars Helicopter Fleet to Debut as Part of Skyfall Payload Shift Away from Private Space Stations; NASA to Build New Core Module NASA Workforce Hit by Layoffs, Launches New NASA Force Hiring Initiative Geopolitics, China's Role, and Space Race 2.0 Narrative (Video of Artemis 2 Launch Courtesy of Space.com) Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: helixsleep.com/space

Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week! Meta is in dispute with the Motion Picture Association. Anthropic accidentally leaks Claude Code's source code. Apple is continuing to extend updates to those affected by the DarkSword exploit. And Meta & YouTube are found liable for having features that are addictive for younger users. Abrar talks about Meta's deal with the Motion Picture Association to scale back the use of film ratings when describing its teen accounts. Mikah shares how Anthropic's Claude code was leaked, unveiling some next-gen AI coding features. Mikah gives an update on the DarkSword and Coruna exploit tools that utilize zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 18. And both Meta and YouTube were found liable for some of their features that make their social media platforms addictive for younger users, having to pay millions in fines. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Simply CX zscaler.com/security

Andre Sinclair is a home builder in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, so he has the resources to create an exceptional home theater, which is exactly what he has done. The design is definitely Art Deco, and the performance is undoubtedly spectacular. Andre talks with Scott Wilkinson about how it came to be so awesome. Check out Andre's build thread on AVS Forum! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Andre Sinclair Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Windows 11 is doubling down on AI, but what if you want out? This episode breaks down the messy truth about stripping AI from your system and why Microsoft isn't making it easy. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Tired of autocorrect sabotaging your texts? This episode shows how small changes like persistent rejection and custom text replacements can actually make Apple's keyboard work for you. Why auto-correct fails and how Apple devices handle corrections Auto-correct's evolution with iOS 17 and transformer language models How auto-correct learns and why personalized dictionaries matter Key steps to retrain auto-correct for smarter suggestions Resetting your keyboard dictionary: the nuclear option explained iOS and macOS keyboard settings: making auto-correct work for you Auto-correct's pain points: bilingual typing, jargon, and missing features Text replacement: the ultimate hack for tricky words and shortcuts Top text replacement use cases for emails, addresses, and custom phrases Practical tips to tame auto-correct and improve your typing flow Missing features Apple still hasn't addressed in auto-correct Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video 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 how apps know for being multiplatform are quietly shaping the iOS experience, with unexpected benefits for productivity and day-to-day problem solving. DevonThink To Go: Mac-originated app brings robust database, search features Tot: Minimalist text editor syncs notes across devices Drafts: Text capture with powerful actions, community-driven enhancements Firefox and Chrome: Browsers offer cross-platform sync, alternatives to Safari Festivities: Holiday widget app expands from Mac to iOS News: WWDC announced as anticipation for layout clues and possible iPhone Fold Shortcuts Corner: Automating Apple Watch workout prompts via location App Caps: Aqara presence sensor boosts home automation; Pokémon Go gets users outdoors Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at [email protected]. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

What happens when a thriving newsletter-turned-AI lab lets artificial intelligence shape writing, editing, and even entire products? Find out how Every is challenging the boundaries between tech and culture and why even seasoned journalists are wrestling with these tools. Claude Code's source code appears to have leaked: here's what we know (Il)Legal Python Port Claude Code Unpacked Spinner Verbs RANK SPECULATION: Capybara cost - AI haves and have nots. And whither spud? Another supply chain attack on NPM OpenAI closes $122B round at $852B valuation, opens door to retail investors SpaceX Has Filed Confidentially for IPO Ahead of AI Rivals Gmail rolling out AI Inbox beta for AI Ultra subscribers You can finally change the goofy Gmail address you chose years ago Bluesky's new AI tool Attie is already the most blocked account other than J.D. Vance EFF Sues for Answers About Medicare's AI Experiment California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a first-of-its-kind executive order requiring safety and privacy guardrails from AI companies that contract with the state Inside David Sacks' new role shaping Trump's AI agenda 15% of Americans say they'd be willing to work for an AI boss, according to new poll More Than Half of US Says AI Likely to Harm Them, Poll Finds The largest AI survey ever reveals what humans actually want 'Most People Don't Enjoy Their Jobs:' Perplexity CEO Says AI Layoffs Are Chance To Launch AI-Powered Ventures Biggest AI conference traps researchers, presuming AI as cheating An AI Upheaval Is Coming for Media. This Journalist Is Already All In. Obsolete Sounds The oldest job in journalism: New York Post 'runners' defy AI A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Kate Lee Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: get.stash.com/im monarch.com with code IM

Microsoft's AI ambitions overflowed into GitHub, sparking backlash when ads appeared in pull requests and raising new concerns about where your code is really going. GitHub is going to automatically use your data to train AI, so Paul tells how to opt-out if you don't want that. Plus, there's a new Microsoft 365 alternative in town, and this one is from a little tech company you can trust. Windows Week D updates go live last Thursday - Smart App Control, many other minor changes And here we go again: Microsoft issues emergency patch for March Week D optional update Microsoft says it will replace web-based in-box apps and experiences with native apps ... somehow Four builds across three channels - Canary with opt-in gets a huge Windows Console upgrade, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection (again), more AMD has a new flagship gaming processor AI/Dev Microsoft Research AI has a new Critique feature that uses ChatGPT and Claude together in an unholy Frankenstein's monster of orchestration A week of Siri AI rumors/leaks - This is Apple's version of Microsoft trying to buy TikTok Google makes it easier to switch to Gemini - This is like Mac vs. PC, but for AI Mozilla's approach to AI in Firefox is both right and correct The plan to the save the open web from Big Tech The future of Firefox includes a Smart Window mode that works like Private window but for AI SwiftUI SDK for Android is now available Xbox and gaming New Xbox chief seeks to reset Xbox brand image - reminder, that's not the same as changing anything Xbox announces 14 Day One Game Pass titles coming soon Xbox Games Showcase 2026 and Gears of War E-Day Direct are coming in June Sony to raise PS5 prices soon Nintendo to raise prices for physical Switch 2 games soon Tips & picks Tip of the week: Opt-out of training AI on GitHub App pick of the week: Proton Workspace with Meet RunAs Radio this week: My Home Lab Brown liquor pick of the week: Jeptha Creed Six Year Old Wheated Bourbon Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

An explosive supply chain hack in Light LLM nearly unleashed catastrophic malware across millions of AI systems, and it took a coder's quick thinking to catch it before it snowballed into disaster. Will California require Linux to verify its user's age. Apple's iOS 26.4 requires UK users to prove their age. Russia chooses to use home grown 5G mobile encryption. Ukraine knew the webcam was installed by Russian spies. Google moves quantum computing "Q Day" to 2029. At RSA, UK's NCSC CEO warns of vibe-coded SaaS replacements. More information about nasty ClickFix campaigns. More than one in seven Reddit postings are an AI-bot. The story behind the LiteLLM disaster that was averted. Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1072-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. 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. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit adaptivesecurity.com guardsquare.com meter.com/securitynow