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Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent ask Sam Abuelsamid of the Wheel Bearings podcast what is going on at Tesla following Elon's dismissal of the supercharger team. Can you completely silence a group message in iMessage for a selected period? Is there a device that can automatically reboot a router following a network failure? Leo, Mikah, and others at TWiT also start talking about mechanical keyboards and their preferences following a listener's question about them.

Apple nears deal with OpenAI to put ChatGPT on iPhone.
Is the VPN security flaw following the Option 121 vulnerability a big issue after Steve Gibson's report on it?
Sam Abuelsamid and what happened with the Tesla Supercharger team.
A caller gives their recommendation for DeleteMe (a sponsor on the TWiT network).
What WiFi system do Leo and Mikah recommend for a 7000 sq ft house with multiple levels?
Is there a comparable service to ComiXology that can help sort comic books into different categories easily and quickly?
Can you silence a group message in iMessage during a selected period?
Are there devices that can automatically reboot a router?
Are there mechanical keyboards that closely mimic an old IBM Selectric typewriter?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. They talk about how AI deepfakes have infiltrated aspects of the online conversations of the Met Gala fashion. How a Chinese network is behind one of the largest online scams into duping US and European customers through fake online designer shops. Teenagers are turning to AI chatbots to find entertainment, help, and even support from these AI services. Finally, Google DeepMind's AlphaFold AI program can model parts of DNA and human molecules.

Amanda Silberling discusses how AI images have entered this year's Met Gala's online discourse through celebrities who "appeared" on the Met Gala carpet.
Mikah Sargent talks about an online scam that originates in China, targeting US and European customers through online fake designer shops that acquire their credit cards and other personal information.
Teenagers are slowly turning more to AI chatbots to seek entertainment, help, and overall companionship, which they are lacking at times in real life.
Finally, Google DeepMind's new AlphaFold AI program can generate & predict how human overall molecules can interact, assisting in developing drug discovery and research.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

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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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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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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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Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar talks about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Mikah talks about GM rolling out its own infotainment hub after no longer supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. Reviews of the Rabbit R1 have rolled out this week. And can you remove bad AI data from AI models?

Abrar Al-Heeti talks about how the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is winding down and the impact it will have on 1 in 5 US households, affecting the indigenous community the hardest.
Mikah Sargent airs his grievances on GM's in-house infotainment hub after the company decided against using Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.
Lisa Eadicicco of CNET joins the show to discuss her review of the Rabbit R1 AI devices and whether this device could truly replace one's smartphone.
And finally, Katyanna Quach of Semafor talks about how researchers from Amazon suggest that bad and harmful data can be removed from an AI model and the idea of 'model disgorgement.'
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guests: Lisa Eadicicco and Katyanna Quach

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