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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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Boston Dynamics introduced a new robot that has caught the attention of many people. How is Microsoft's AI Copilot impacting the coding industry? What are TikTok Notes? And what in the heck are Super Apps?

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins us this episode to discuss Boston Dynamics' introduction of its latest robot, the Atlas, and how it's a vast improvement over its previous robots.
Mikah Sargent talks about how Microsoft's AI Copilot is impacting the coding industry by automating coding aspects and saving engineers time.
Karissa Bell of Engadget joins the show to talk about TikTok's latest experiment, TikTok Notes, and how it is similar to Meta's Instagram.
Finally, Lisa Eadicicco of CNET explains what Super Apps are and why the idea of Super Apps is starting to make news lately.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guests: Karissa Bell and Lisa Eadicicco

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Safari, like any modern web browser, offers support for third-party extensions. In this episode of Hands on Mac, Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of discovering, managing, installing, and using extensions in the Safari browser on macOS Sonoma.

Use Safari extensions on your Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/102343

Host: Mikah Sargent

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In this exciting episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard embark on a thrilling adventure, exploring a range of iOS apps and features designed to enhance your outdoor experiences. From hiking trails and pollen forecasts to offline maps and home security, they cover it all. Join them as they share their top picks and dive into the world of iOS shortcuts to help you make the most of your devices.

AllTrails: A popular app for finding nearby trails, with filters for distance, difficulty, and attractions. It offers trail information, photos, and offline downloads for Plus subscribers.
OS Maps by Ordnance Survey: Great Britain's official mapping app, providing offline access to maps, routes, and public transport information. It also integrates with CarPlay for easy navigation.
First Aid by American Red Cross: A free app offering a comprehensive guide to administering first aid in various situations, with quizzes and training classes available.
Guru Maps & Navigation Offline: An offline map app that allows users to download maps for cities and regions worldwide, ensuring access to navigation even without an internet connection.
My Pollen Forecast Pro: An app that provides local pollen forecasts, helping users track allergens and potential triggers. It offers a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go information.
National Trust - Days Out App: A UK-specific app that helps users discover events and historical sites managed by the National Trust organization.
Shortcuts Corner:

Ron's request for a shortcut to adjust alarm volume or output based on whether he's wearing earbuds. Rosemary suggests using the sleep alarm feature or creating an automation to play a song on a HomePod when the alarm goes off.
Steve's request for a way to manage notifications from home sensors during bedtime to monitor an elderly family member with dementia. Rosemary advises setting up activity notifications for specific sensors within the Home app.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys!

Suno and Udio.
Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album.
My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue?
Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update?
Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles.
How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs?
Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network?
Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods?
How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself?
What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers?
After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email?
How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else?
Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore?
I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue?
What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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