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Leo Laporte brings some of the most interesting personalities in technology together to talk about the most important issues. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on TWiT for the best tech podcasts in the world.

    • video
    Security Now 973: Not So Fast

    Security Now 973: Not So Fast

    The vulnerability of GPS
    Is the sky falling on all VPN systems?
    Multi-user Passkeys, YubiKeys?
    The iCloud Keychain
    The UK and Google's Topics
    Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-973-Notes.pdf

    Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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    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.

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    • 2 hrs 24 min
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    MacBreak Weekly 920: Breath of Lavender

    MacBreak Weekly 920: Breath of Lavender

    Apple held its iPad event early on Tuesday morning and announced new iPad Pros with M4 chips! The iPad Air 6 was also announced with a redesigned model. The iPad Pros also have nano-texture glass for their displays, but only for the 1TB and 2TB models. Plus, an Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze and roll gestures and Find My support!

    Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis.
    Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest.
    Nano-texture glass for M4 iPad Pro only available on 1TB and 2TB models.
    Apple's new cellular iPad Air and iPad Pro models are eSIM only.
    iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera.
    Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up.
    Apple's new iPad Pro should turn device into true laptop replacement.
    Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture and roll, plus Find My support.
    New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip.
    New iPad Pro lacks mmWave 5G and Ultra-Wide camera.
    Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022.
    Apple reports second quarter results.
    Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian.
    Apple's Star Wars themed Precision Finding ad.
    Apple is developing AI Chips for data centers, seeking edge in arms race.
    Picks of the Week:

    Doc's Pick: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Travel Router
    Mikah's Pick: Misting Pet Brush
    Andy's Pick: Portal
    Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko

    Guests: Doc Rock and Mikah Sargent

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    • 2 hrs 19 min
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    TWiT News 402: Apple May 2024 Event

    TWiT News 402: Apple May 2024 Event

    Apple unveiled a series of updates to its iPad lineup, introducing new models, features, and accessories.

    Redesigned iPad Air: The new iPad Air, available in 11-inch and 13-inch models, features the M2 chip, an updated camera layout, improved connectivity, and increased storage options.
    Next-Generation iPad Pro: The all-new iPad Pro boasts an ultra-thin design, advanced Ultra Retina XDR display, and the powerful M4 chip. It comes in 11-inch and 13-inch models.
    Introduction of the M4 Chip: Apple's latest silicon, the M4 chip, enables the iPad Pro's sleek design and impressive display capabilities while delivering significant performance improvements.
    Updates to Pro-Level Apps: Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro receive substantial updates, with new features like Live Multicam, Final Cut Camera, Session Players, ChromaGlow, and Stem Splitter.
    Debut of Apple Pencil Pro: The new Apple Pencil Pro offers an enhanced user experience with pressure sensitivity, haptic feedback, gyroscope-based control, and Find My integration.
    Redesigned Magic Keyboard: The updated Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is thinner, lighter, and includes a function row, aluminum palm rest, larger trackpad, and haptic feedback.
    Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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    • 56 min
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    This Week in Tech 978: Baptized in Gatorade

    This Week in Tech 978: Baptized in Gatorade

    In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, tackling a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from the ethical implications of AI in sensitive fields to the challenges of creating and consuming content in an increasingly commercialized digital landscape.

    The panel grapples with the potential risks and benefits of AI-powered therapists and priests, stressing the need for human empathy and discernment in these emotionally charged roles.

    They confront the harsh realities of the internet's "heat death," as the relentless pursuit of profits and engagement leads to a glut of low-quality content and erodes user trust.

    The group reflects on the double-edged sword of democratized media, celebrating the value of supporting emerging voices while acknowledging the importance of professional standards.

    As Twitter faces existential challenges, the panel surveys the social media horizon, evaluating alternative platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, and weighing the implications of Jack Dorsey's departure from the Bluesky board.

    Elon Musk's reckless tweets about taking Tesla private have come back to haunt him, with the Supreme Court upholding an SEC settlement requiring his Tesla-related posts to be vetted by a lawyer.

    The FCC has cracked down on major telecom companies for the illegal sale of location data, while legislators push for reforms to prevent the government from exploiting privacy loopholes.

    Congress continues its misguided crusade to protect children online, with ill-conceived age verification mandates and privacy-eroding measures that threaten the very foundations of digital security. The panel offers an impassioned critique of these shortsighted efforts.

    The once-beloved video game Helldivers 2 serves as a cautionary tale of platform overreach, as a heavy-handed PlayStation Network login requirement sparks a massive player revolt and torpedoes the game's reputation.

    Apple's quarterly results are analyzed, and all eyes are on Apple's upcoming event, where new iPads and an enhanced Apple Pencil are expected to take center stage. But the real buzz surrounds the rumored M4 chip and its tantalizing AI capabilities, hinting at a potential game-changer for the iconic brand.

    The group geeks out over Disney+'s radical revival of X-Men '97 and Amazon's ambitious Fallout adaptation, complete with an immersive easter egg phone experience

    The freewheeling discussion also touches on Shoshana's ingenious Alexa hacks for Sabbath TV viewing, a UK council's apostrophe apocalypse, the looming cicada invasion, and Fr. Robert's role as a guardian angel for the Vatican's feral felines.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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    • 3 hrs 3 min
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    Ask The Tech Guys 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

    Ask The Tech Guys 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

    The people are pushing for the ban of TikTok within the U.S. Trying to use your WiFi network while on your mobile hotspot. Why is my Safari browser constantly crashing on start up? Be aware when purchasing SD cards on websites like Amazon. What happens with data that is stored in your iCloud but not on your phone? Plus, Scott Wilkinson stops by to talk about the new TVs Sony announced recently.

    Arc Browser available for Windows.
    Heat Death of the Internet.
    Apple reports second quarter results.
    Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok
    Can you use a WiFi network when using a hotspot on the AT&T network?
    Scott Wilkinson and Sony's 2024 TV's.
    A caller suggests some novels for Leo & Mikah to read.
    A follow-up question to last week's show about images stored within BitWarden and the idea of a "secure delete."
    Talking about the AT&T security breach that happened recently.
    How does the iPhone manage files & data on your phone and within iCloud when handling older files and data from a previous iPhone?
    After upgrading to Sonoma OS on my Mac, why is the Safari browser constantly crashing on startup for me?
    How can I know when I'm purchasing a legitimate SD card on websites like Amazon?
    Are there any bank institutions that offer 2FA through applications such as Authy or Google Authenticator rather than text messages?
    How can I block outgoing traffic from Amazon's Alexa on my Ubiquiti network?
    If I have a bunch of HDMI cables from over the years, how can I test the cables to tell which is HDMI 1.0 and the other is HDMI 2.0?
    Why is my Windows Start menu disappearing after my machine goes to sleep mode?
    What's the best way to encrypt a USB drive?


    Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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    • 2 hrs 13 min
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    This Week in Space 109: Music of the Spheres

    This Week in Space 109: Music of the Spheres

    While we may not think of it very often, music has a long history of influencing how we think about spaceflight. From the scores of early silent films to the modern classics we all know, like 2001: A Space Odyssey and the never-ending franchises of Star Trek and Star Wars, we often have a riff going through our minds when we see a space image—few can hear Strauss' Blue Danube without thinking of the space station in 2001, or see a tilted yellow title scroll without hearing that first orchestral crash of John Williams' immortal Star Wars score. And, in real life, we had the talented astronaut Chris Hadfield performing David Bowie's classic hit Major Tom, augmented by upbeat lyrics. Space music is big, and Chris Carberry, CEO of Explore Mars and author of the recently released book The Music of Space, is here to tell us why!

    Headlines:

    China launches Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon, aiming to collect and return the first-ever samples from this region
    Boeing completes final flight readiness review for the CFT crew flight test mission, set to launch on May 6th with a 95% chance of good weather
    James Webb Space Telescope successfully maps weather on exoplanet WASP-43 b, located 280 light years away, showcasing the telescope's potential for studying distant worlds
    Main Topic: The Music of Space

    Chris Carberry discusses his new book "The Music of Space: Scoring the Cosmos in Film and Television" and his motivation for exploring the connection between space and music
    Early examples of space-related music in film include the scores for "Metropolis" (1927) and the space documentary "Our Heavenly Bodies" (1920)
    The pivotal role of Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" in using classical music to depict space, and how it influenced future filmmakers
    John Williams' iconic score for "Star Wars" (1977) marked a turning point in film scoring and revitalized orchestral music in cinema
    The concept of music as a universal language and its potential for communicating with alien civilizations
    Chris Hadfield's rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" on the International Space Station and the challenges of playing music in microgravity
    The role of music in future space settlements, its impact on mental health, and how it may evolve in different environments like Mars
    Chris Carberry's previous book "Alcohol in Space" and the history of alcohol consumption in space missions
    The need for studying the effects of alcohol on human physiology in space as commercial spaceflight advances
    Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

    Guest: Chris Carberry

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    • 1 hr 6 min

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