MacBreak Weekly 927: Algae Wars

Expected follow-up on CVE-2024-30078 From Russia with Love An EU privacy agency complains about Google's Privacy Sandbox? Email @ GRC Security Now SPAM? Orange Tsai needs help! Recall and 3rd Party Leakage Errata The Mixed Blessing of a Crappy PRNG Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-980-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: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT 1password.com/securitynow mylio.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU rules. There may be more indication of Apple's plans for its Vision Pro product lineup. Apple was contemplating partnering with Meta to integrate their AI system into the iPhone. And the Final Cut Camera app is now available on the App Store. Brussels accuses Apple of breaking EU competition rules. Apple won't roll out AI tech In EU market over regulatory concerns, Apple Vision plans: cheaper model in late 2025, Vision Pro 2 in 2026, AR Glasses. First iPhone game-streaming service brings 1,300 retro classics. Apple says no to PC emulators on iOS. Apple spurned idea of iPhone AI partnership with Meta months ago. Apple sets bold new goals for automating iPhone factories. For Apple's AI push, China is a missing piece. The world's first Spatial Computing Hack: I finally found a bug that literally fills your room full of bugs. Final Cut Camera for iPhone now available on the App Store. MicroMac, a Macintosh for under £5. How broken are Apple's Parental Controls? It took 3 years to fix an x-rated loophole. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Combustion Predictive Thermometer Alex's Pick: Final Cut Pro & StreamVoodoo Andy's Pick: Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic 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: zocdoc.com/macbreak 1password.com/macbreak

Would you pay a monthly fee for an AI Alexa?? Can I extend the connection between my AirPods and my Mac? What's going on with my connection to my network when using Apple's Private Relay? Plus, Dick DeBartolo talks about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus! How the dash to ditch paper money created a playground for criminals. 'This Old House' pays tribute to creator Russell Morash. Apple won't roll out AI tech in EU market over regulatory concerns. AT&T can't hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules. Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp. Mark is wondering if a smartwatch is a good device to catch up on missed notifications and if there's a way to have the watch re-send any notifications he missed previously. Jesse is getting an 0x80d02002 error when downloading files on their Windows machine and is trying to figure out how to stop the error. They also ask why they can't get their Roku TV to connect to their Apple AirPlay. Dick Debartolo joins the show this week to talk about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus. Steve writes to ask if there's a way to extend the connection of their AirPods to their Mac. Bala's phone was stolen recently, and they got a new phone to replace it. But they're wondering if the thieves can easily access the information on their old phone. Vidak ask why his mesh system is not correctly connecting to the node they want it to connect to? Tim wonders why if Apple is such and advocate for privacy, why they allow downloaded apps from the App Store to collect information on you Tim is also having issues getting Apple's Private Relay to connect to their WiFi network. David writes in wondering what the best way to hook up their Apple TV to a project and get sound out with a soundbar or speakers. Emil emails the show asking why their 2nd Gen AirPods Pro constantly pauses audio playback from almost any movement. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 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/2030 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsor: wix.com/studio

AT&T Landlines, US Bans Kaspersky and DJI Microsoft delays Recall after security concerns, and asks Windows Insiders for help I just ordered the cheapest Surface Pro option - why I (probably) won't regret it Biden bans US sales of Kaspersky software over Russia ties The DJI Drone Ban: A Uniquely American Clusterf*ck Surgeon General: Social Media Platforms Need a Health Warning The Surgeon General Is Wrong. Social Media Doesn't Need Warning Labels LAUSD approves cellphone ban as Newsom calls for statewide action EU Council has withdrawn the vote on Chat Control US sues Adobe for hiding termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions Apple Won't Roll Out AI Tech In EU Market Over Regulatory Concerns AT&T can't hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp What Game of Thrones did to the media Elon Musk Tweeted a Thing This Old House' Pays Tribute to Creator Russell Morash Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Amanda Silberling, Louise Matsakis, and Ed Bott 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: NetSuite.com/TWIT eufy.com canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT wix.com/studio expressvpn.com/twit

The Surgeon General Is Wrong. Social Media Doesn't Need Warning Labels The Stanford Internet Observatory is being dismantled Pop Culture Has Become an Oligopoly Tesla takes fight for Elon Musk's pay package back to court US sues Adobe for 'deceiving' subscriptions that are too hard to cancel Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say Mozilla buys Anonym, betting privacy is compatible with ads Jeff on Perplexity Discover Luma extends memes Gutenberg animated by Dream Machine Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross, Daniel Levy announce Safe Superintelligence Inc. Paper: "ChatGPT is bullshit" How A.I. Is Revolutionizing Drug Development McDonald's is ending its drive-thru AI test US bank Wells Fargo fires employees for 'simulating' being at their keyboards BeReal acquired by mobile apps and games company Voodoo Netflix to Open Massive Entertainment, Dining and Shopping Complexes in Two Cities in 2025 Sounds of the Forest - Soundmap Hamburger Dad Reuters annual news report ChatGPT of the Reuters report Original YouTube deal memo & pitch deck 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: eufy.com 1password.com/twig

Copilot+ PC Launch Chaos, Recall Delay, Windows 11 Updates Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/886 Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30

CVE-2024-30078 "Recall" has been recalled Matthew Green on Apple's Private Cloud Compute A WGET flaw with a CVSS of 10.0? Thou shall not Resolve! Email @ GRC Downloading email with MailStore Home IT at The New York Times ReMarkable The Angle of the Dangle Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-979-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: bitwarden.com/twit 1bigthink.com kolide.com/securitynow GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30

Apple has reportedly ceased work on the next Vision Pro with a focus on releasing a cheaper model in 2025. More information about Apple Intelligence is starting to roll out. Cheaper Vision Pro, Apple Pay Later, Apple Watch. And it's hard to talk about rumors sometimes, but reportedly, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 may get a larger screen and thinner design, according to Ming-chi Kuo. Apple's new AI is made in Google data centers. Apple to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash. This is our best look yet at RCS working on an iPhone. Tim Cook may have met with Trump during WWDC to discuss second term priorities. Apple suspends work on next Vision Pro, focused on releasing cheaper model in late 2025. What are all these Apple executives doing with their legs? Steven Spielberg's Apple Watch keeps throwing false "Fall Detection" alerts during his packed talk Tribeca Film Festival; he throws it in desperation. US sues Adobe for 'deceiving' subscriptions that are too hard to cancel. Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall. Ok, fine, here's Apple Intelligence. An accidental lock-in feature of the Apple ecosystem. Apple Watch Series 10 to get larger screen and thinner design, per Ming-chi Kuo. macOS Sequoia brings an unexpected update to Apple's Chess game. Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, says Steve Jobs 'screamed in his face' telling him to fire his entire leadership team—and he was right. Apple refuses to notarize emulators in EU. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Mix Effect Pro Andy's Pick: ODOSOLA Tablet Stand Jason's Pick: Zoom H6Essential 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: wix.com/studio cachefly.com/twit

Ukranian Bot Farms, LA Public Health Dept. Phished MS Recall and Apple AI Congress grills Microsoft boss Brad Smith after 'cascade' of security errors Microsoft Refused to Fix Flaw Years Before SolarWinds Hack Exclusive: MediaTek designs Arm-based chip for Microsoft's AI laptops Apple set to be first Big Tech group to face charges under EU digital law Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say Malicious VSCode extensions with millions of installs discovered Successful phishing attack at LA County Department of Public Health exposes PID of 200k + people Bot Farm that attacked Ukrainian phones is shut down Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' phone call Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman Talking about Mark Zuckerberg The Stanford Internet Observatory is being dismantled T-Mobile users thought they had a lifetime price lock—guess what happened next Games that the panel members are playing Lynn Conway, a true pioneer, passes away at 86 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Daniel Rubino, Devindra Hardawar, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ 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: ziprecruiter.com/twit mintmobile.com/twit IntouchCX.com/twit panoptica.app bitwarden.com/twit

Apple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist! Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone. Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say. Matthew calls in, asking if upgrading his network from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is worth it. Chris wants to know how to play his Apple Spatial audio files in other applications outside of Apple Music. Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, and China's Chang'e 6 mission. Kevin likes having everything on his Mac open up in one Finder window with multiple tabs. How can Kevin keep Finder from opening links he clicks on in iMessage on his Mac to opening in the same Finder window where he has his multiple tabs? Henry emails Leo and Mikah, wondering where he can go to start programming an app he has an idea for. After upgrading to Mac OS Sonoma, Steve gets a notification that "Steve's iPhone microphone is not available." He wants to know why he's constantly getting this notification and how to stop it? Randy writes that they have a music collection on Apple Music, but he wants to save those files on his iPhone in the Apple Music app without constantly paying for a subscription. Is there a way for Randy to do this? Chris Marquardt goes over the Minimalist photo assignment and assigns the next assignment! Patrick calls in with a problem about why, when he's sending text messages on his iPhone through iMessage, the messages go from the Apple standard blue bubbles to green bubbles randomly at times. Patrick also wonders why his Apple Watch is receiving notifications inconsistently from apps like iMessage and WhatsApp. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt 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/2029 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: ZipRecruiter.com/Twit eufy.com