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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules
TikTok 'ban' passes in the House again
Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration
Surveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us Safe
Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024
Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat.
How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright
Amazon Prime Memberships in US Gain 8% to New High After Lull
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal
Tesla asks shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan
Cool or creepy? Microsoft's VASA-1 is a new AI model that turns photos into 'talking faces'
GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading advisories
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
Schools Want to Ban Phones. Parents Say No.
Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Jason Howell, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Mikah Sargent

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Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission.

Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children.
Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment.
TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package.
John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world.
Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices.
Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants.
Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns.
Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings.
Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot.
Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods.
Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout.
A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support.
Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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Craig Newmark the Pigeon Man / more AI Music
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electric
Marques Brownlee calls the Humane AI pin "the worst product I've ever reviewed."
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Maria Cantwell wants a privacy law. She's been one of its biggest obstacles.
Experts Provide Early Analysis of the American Privacy Rights Act
Unclear Protections in the American Privacy Rights Act Not Worth Broad Preemption
Google tests stopping news links in California because of CJPA
Whoops! Computer error leads to wrong couple getting divorced
Hey, Paris: How Neopets' nostalgic revival tripled users in six months
Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens
Panic-as-a-Business is Expanding
Crypto Trader Searched Web for 'Fraud' Before $110 Million Haul
'Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger joint
Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers?
Prophet Song
Strands, the superior NYT game
Cow magnets
Vinod Khosla's tech-determinist TED wet dream
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Stacey Higginbotham

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Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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An update on the AT&T data breach
340,000 social security numbers leaked
Cookie Notice Compliance
The GDPR does enforce some transparency
Physical router buttons
Wifi enabled button pressers
Netsecfish disclosure of Dlink NAS vulnerability
Chrome bloat
SpinRite update
GhostRace
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-970-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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The rumor mill has begun on the upcoming M4 chips. Could these M4 chips be a way for Apple to start pushing into the AI-powered device market? Apple notifies users in 92 countries about attempted spyware attacks on select iPhone users. And Apple expands repair options for its devices with support for used genuine Apple parts.

Apple readies M4 chip Mac line, including new MacBook Air and Mac Pro.
Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade.
Apple's mysterious fisheye projection.
Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks.
Apple drops term 'state-sponsored' attacks from its threat notification policy.
Apple to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.
Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair.
'Dickinson' showrunner says she ended the show after Apple 'actively gaslit' her.
Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Liminal
Andy's Pick: Downie
Jason's Pick: The Masters Tournament on the App Store for Vision Pro
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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