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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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