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Untitled Linux Show 245: Not a Supernova

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:03:57 PDT

This week, there's more age verification fallout, everybody hates Ubuntu, and Wine releases 11.4. Linux From Scratch goes SystemD, Gnome is testing version 50, and Debian released a community update. Armbian releases 26.2, EA teases Linux Anti-Cheat for Linux, and Firefox Nova leaks as the visual Firefox refresh. For tips, we have Waydroid for Android on Linux, --follow for journalctl parsing, MusicBrainz Picard for managing tagging, and then a quick primer on Block and Character devices. You can see the show notes at https://bit.ly/4rZmDWd and have a great week!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie, Ken McDonald, and Rob Campbell

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Hands-On Tech 257: Transfer iPhone Photos & Videos to Windows PC

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:49:30 PDT

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Wayne understand why iPhone photos appear invisible or fail to copy when transferred to a Windows PC, and walks through the best methods to fix it.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This Week in Space 200: Our 200th Episode Listener Special!

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:44:30 PST

It's our 200th episode, our annual listener special! We took your comments, suggestions, advice, and insults and wove them into a rollicking, fun-filled hour of mishaps, mayhem, and mirth! Plus space headlines and a whole passel of your space jokes! This is a fun one, so don't be shy—join us!

Headlines:

NASA's Artemis Program Unveils New Details and Updates
Moon Safe from Asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032
NASA Launches "NASA Force" Hiring Initiative Led by Jared Isaacman
MAVEN Orbiter at Mars Faces Potential Loss—Latest Status Update
Total Lunar Eclipse Marks Last Sight Until 2029

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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Tech News Weekly 427: 'We See Everything': Meta's AI Workers Speak

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:14:30 PST

Dan Moren of SixColors joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple announced a whole new slew of products throughout the week, including the new MacBook Neo! A look into how Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses collect data. And how Google's new proposed system for apps could change the App Store game.

Dan and Mikah discuss the slew of new products Apple announced this week: the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, M5 MacBook Pro, and the new MacBook Neo.
Mikah talks about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and how overseas workers are reviewing the data collected from the glasses, and how these workers are being exposed to deeply private video footage.
And Leah Nylen, Antitrust Reporter for Bloomberg, joins the show to talk about Google's new system for apps on its Android phones to allow easier access for rivals as a result of the settlement between Google and Epic Games and fines in the EU as a result of the Digital Markets Act.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Leah Nylen

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Hands-On Windows 179: Surviving OneDrive Sync

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:06:50 PST

OneDrive's automatic folder backup in Windows 11 has frustrated millions, but this episode reveals new changes that finally let users opt out—if you act fast. Find out how Microsoft's latest update could solve, or complicate, your cloud storage headaches.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 221: Privacy & Security Settings

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:41:13 PST

Ready for an iPhone security audit? This episode is your personal walkthrough to reclaiming control, explaining not just what each privacy setting does but why changing them actually matters. Discover how hidden iOS settings let you outsmart sneaky trackers that follow you across apps, home networks, and even your own calendar.

App permissions: location, tracking, calendars, contacts, health, photos
Restricting calendar and photo access for better privacy
App access to files, folders, focus modes, and health data
Managing smart home and Apple Music permissions
Third-party browser passkeys and selective photo sharing
Apps controlling reminders and using Apple Wallet features
Peripheral and Bluetooth permissions to limit device profiling
Camera, microphone, and local network access by apps
Motion, fitness, and nearby device tracking permissions
Research and sensor data sharing for studies and health
Speech recognition and journaling suggestions using device activity
Viewing and managing blocked contacts and sharing via Safety Check
Safety Check's emergency resets and granular access control
Sensitive content warnings for nudity in photos or videos
Sharing analytics with Apple and app developers (opt-in controls)
Reviewing app transparency logs and network activity reports
Accessory connection permissions and security update automation
Stolen Device Protection and Lockdown Mode explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Home Theater Geeks 521: Texas Triumph

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:59:30 PST

Kurt Dorsey built a stunning home theater, literally from the ground up, almost entirely with his own hands. It's a real testament to what can be done DIY, especially when you design and build the room from scratch.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Kurt Dorsey

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iOS Today 792: iPhone 17e

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:59:30 PST

Apple's iPhone 17e doubles its base storage while keeping the price steady, but did it finally nail the "budget" iPhone formula? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard weigh in on what the new release gets right and where it cuts corners.

Apple launches iPhone 17e with double entry storage, keeps $599 price
First impressions of 17e's new color options and matte finish
Who should buy the iPhone 17e?
Performance upgrades: A19 chip, Apple Intelligence, and battery life
Single camera design debate: Is one lens enough?
MagSafe finally comes to the e-series
iPhone 17e brings a full suite of Apple safety features
Trade-in deals and accessories with the new iPhone 17e
Who shouldn't buy the Pro — making the case for the 17e
News: Apple introduces M5 Pro/Max chips and new MacBook models
App Caps: Spigen retro strap (affiliate) and abxylute M4 controller

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Security Now 1068: The Call Is Coming From Inside the House

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:24:30 PST

Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte host a special episode of Security Now live from ThreatLocker's Zero Trust World 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

The final frontier of security is internal. Today, we have the tools, techniques and technologies to thwart attacks originating from outside our perimeter. We're now good at protecting our borders. But major high profile breaches occurring over the past several years have revealed that insufficient attention has been given to the security of our internal systems and networks. Today's greatest security weaknesses result from decades of system design, deployment and policy that have placed far too much trust on the conduct of those on the inside, behind our borders. Whether deliberate, inadvertent, or externally penetrating, the greatest challenge we now face is that of designing and deploying our internal security with strict adherence to the principles of least privilege and zero trust.

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Intelligent Machines 860: You Gotta Get Computer

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:57:39 PST

A principled stand by an underdog AI company ignites a mass migration of users, shakes up Silicon Valley talent wars, and leaves even the tech giants recalculating their moves. Hear how one weekend suddenly redrew the lines on ethics, leadership, and who controls the future of AI.

Interview with Dan Patterson of Blackbird.ai
Stratechery: Anthropic and Alignment
SAMA's prevaricating, panicked posts
Google employees call for military limits on AI amid Iran strikes, Anthropic fallout
Amazon says drone strikes damaged 3 facilities in UAE and Bahrain
Perplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View
Because Leo isn't here...
Mark Zuckerberg's $170 Million Mansion Buy Breaks Miami Price Records
Podcasts Lead AM/FM in Spoken-Word Listening, Marking a First

Hosts: Jeff Jarvis and Paris Martineau

Co-Host: Jason Hiner

Guest: Dan Patterson

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Windows Weekly 973: Bob's Rumor Store

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:27:53 PST

Can Microsoft's push for cloud PCs and AI-powered agents redefine where and how we work? If you keep to the defaults, Windows 11 is secure. Copilot+ PC is even more secure. But you can take additional steps to secure it either way, and you should. Plus, Paul's been trying to play different types of games, and Resident Evil Requiem is better (in his opinion) than Silent Hill f and Silent Hill 2 remake... if you want a horror game. Also, there's a cheaper new Audible plan thanks to Spotify!

Windows 11

Shenanigans? If you use a third-party AI client in Edge Canary... you will not be amused.
Bitwarden (TWiT sponsor) is (possibly the 1st?) third-party password manager to support passkey sign-ins on Windows 11
New Canary, Dev, and Beta builds last Friday- Canary is more of the same, Dev/Beta get shared audio improvements, narrator improvements, new IT policies
ASUS and Dell will soon sell Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Google is moving Chrome to a two-week dev schedule. Should we assume Microsoft will follow suit with Edge?
Dell is up 39 percent, but because of AI servers not PCs
NVIDIA revenues up 73 percent to $68.1 billion

AI/dev

OpenAI closes $110 billion funding round as the AI circle jerk continues
Microsoft brings Copilot Tasks to consumer Copilot
Google introduces AppFunctions for Android, it's way to make mobile apps work like MCP (be semantic), similar to what Microsoft is doing in Windows
Windows App Development CLI updated to 0.02 with Store CLI integration and .NET project support
Build 2026 is in San Francisco, as expected, but in June - overlap with WWDC?

Xbox and gaming

Here come the first Game Pass titles of March
Microsoft highlights some indie games to consider
Xbox ROG Ally gets AI-based game recaps
Legion Go Fold is the star of the new PCs at MWC
Sony might be backtracking on its PC games plans
Developing: Epic/Google settlement was approved

Tips & picks

App pick of the week: Resident Evil Requiem
Tip of the week: Secure your Windows 11 PC
RunAs Radio this week: Hiring in 2026 with Suzi Edwards-Alexander
Brown liquor pick of the week: St. Augustine Florida Straight Bourbon

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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MacBreak Weekly 1014: iPhone 17e: The "Enough" Phone

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:59:30 PST

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday!

Apple introduces iPhone 17e.
Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4.
Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows.
Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5.
Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface.
Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'.
Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR.
Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin.
Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage.

Picks of the Week

Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks
Andy's Pick: Self Bag
Christina's Pick: Spank
Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection

Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren

Guest: Shelly Brisbin

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Security Now 1067: KongTuke's CrashFix

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:27:43 PST

A crafty new breed of social engineering attack is tricking users into launching malware straight from their clipboard, exposing a fresh vulnerability in Windows that even tech pros could fall for. Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson break down how the latest ClickFix and CrashFix exploits are outsmarting traditional defenses.

The lowdown on last week's "no turn" picture of the week.
Is an AI-driven hacking campaign a big deal now.
Clause used in multiple Mexican government attacks.
Apple continues to be confronted with age restrictions.
COPPA needs an exception to allow age collection.
Meta swamps law enforcement with AI-slop CSAM reports.
Roskomnadzor has been busy blocking VPNs. Guess how many.
The UK tries to report their self-scanning success.
Remember that hacker who extorted the psychotherapy patients.
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is actively recruiting women.
Cisco lands another breathtakingly rare 10.0 CVSS.
VulnCheck's report on 2025 vulnerabilities and exploits.
Steve discovers a fabulous $72 Hardware Security Module.
A listener shares an interesting AI service discovery.
The very potent "ClickFix" exploit evolves

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1067-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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This Week in Tech 1073: Broetry in Motion

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:26:19 PST

Anthropic's clash with the Pentagon pits tech ethics against government demands, raising explosive questions about AI's role in surveillance and weaponry. If you care about who controls the future of artificial intelligence, this episode is a must-listen.

Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines in Pentagon fight
The whole thing was a scam
OpenAI allows NSA to use GPT for surveilling Americans
Anthropic's Claude hits No. 1 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection
Layoffs at Block
Crypto exchange Gemini plans to lay off up to 200 staff, exit Europe, and Australia
Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover
An update on our model deprecation commitments for Claude Opus 3 \ Anthropic
Keep Android Open
Colorado moves age checks from websites to operating systems | Biometric Update
Open source calculator firmware DB48X forbids CA/CO use due to age verification
New Apple product launch starts Monday, Tim Cook confirms
Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4 and more
Here's how the new Samsung Galaxy S26 compares with last year's S25
Hacked Prayer App Sends 'Surrender' Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes
The Big One: The cyberattack scenarios that keep officials up at night
CISA replaces acting director after a bumbling year on the job
New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
Victory! Tenth Circuit Finds Fourth Amendment Doesn't Support Broad Search of Protesters' Devices and Digital Data
Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found
Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio, study shows | TechCrunch
Burger King Will Use AI To Check If Employees Say 'Please' and 'Thank You'
Uber Previews Its Dubai Air Taxi Service - Slashdot
Rob Grant, creator of Red Dwarf, has died
Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion, Song of Kali, dead at 77

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Molly White, Owen Thomas, and Harry McCracken

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Hands-On Tech 256: Android Auto & Google Assistant Driving Mode

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:59:30 PST

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Mike with how he can have Google read his text messages aloud while using Google Maps and how to allow hands-free replies while driving.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Untitled Linux Show 244: Torture the Metaphor

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:12:52 PST

This show starts with an Android review, looking at Jonathan's newest tablet. It also covers the coming Android apocalypse, the age verification legislation, and the sudo-rs asterisk fight. Mesa is grappling with AI, Ardour has a couple of point releases, and Gnome is redirecting traffic to GitHub. Fedora has a new mobile experiment in PocketBlue, and the 0 A.D. game has a stable release. For tips we have PyNetscan for IP scanning, snapper for BTRFS snapshots, mediainfo for media file investigations, and espanso for automatic text expansion. Find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3N9X3ys and enjoy!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald, Rob Campbell, and Jeff Massie

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This Week in Space 199: The Obsolete Astronaut?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:29:30 PST

In this age of rapidly advancing AI and robotic technology, do we still need to send humans into space? The argument has long been that people can do things better and faster off-Earth, but the changing face of robotic tech has some feeling otherwise. This week's guest is a returning friend of the show, Dr. Pascal Lee, who has thoughts on how and when robots may perform better--and more safely--than humans in space, and then, of course, Tariq and I worry about how our mechanical masters might take our place in the cosmos. Pascal also reports on his recent experience with the National Academies' report on the human exploration of Mars. Join us!

Headlines:

NASA Unveils Major Overhaul to Artemis Lunar Program, With Arrtemis II & III Facing Delays and a Shift in the Lunar Landing Timeline.
Mike Fincke Revealed as Astronaut Medically Evacuated from ISS

Main Topic: First Steps for the Human Exploration of Mars

National Academies Report Identifies Top Mars Science Priorities for Astronauts, With the Search for Life on Mars Ranked as the Highest Scientific Priority
Strategies Debated: Shorter Missions vs. Building Lasting Mars Infrastructure
Call for Focused Mars Surface Lab to Maximize Science Returns
Discussion of Sample Return, Planetary Protection, and Evolving AI/Robotics/Human Partnerships
Debate Over Long-Term Human Settlement on Mars Versus Robotic and Cyborg Exploration
Implications of Rapid Progress in Humanoid Robotics and AI for the Future of Space Exploration

Also, Rod and Tariq are celebrating their 200th episode of This Week in Space and are hosting an Ask Us Anything (AUA) episode! Get your questions ready and send them to twis@twit.tv for Rod and Tariq to answer them!

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Pascal Lee

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Tech News Weekly 426: Samsung Galaxy S26: AI, Privacy, and New Buds

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:59:30 PST

Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A look into a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech. How AI is impacting learning for kids in schools. Samsung touts a new privacy feature for its latest phones. And Apple is ramping up its new product releases as it catches up in the AI race.

Emily talks about her time at the FBI and a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech.
Mikah chats about an agentic AI that was developed to attend lectures and do homework for you, delving into the conversation about AI's impact on a child's learning development.
Jason Howell of Android Faithful joins the show to talk about everything announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event that happened in San Francisco, including Samsung's new Privacy Display feature.
And Mikah talks about Mark Gurman's look into the work Apple is ramping up on as it works to catch up in the AI era of tech.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini

Guest: Jason Howell

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Hands-On Windows 178: Microsoft's Password Manager

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:40:00 PST

Think Microsoft's password manager in Windows 11 is enough? Paul Thurrott breaks down why even devoted Edge users might want to look elsewhere for true password security.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 220: Managing Browser Tabs Across Apple Devices

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:31:09 PST

Tired of losing your place online when moving between Apple devices? Hands-On Apple shows you how syncing Safari tabs can keep your workflow as smooth as your tech. Juggle dozens of tabs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad without missing a beat!

Setting up "Saved to iCloud" across Apple devices
Using Safari Tab Groups for task-specific browsing synchronization
Accessing and managing open Safari tabs with iCloud Tabs
Troubleshooting iCloud Tabs sync issues and solutions
Quick tips for customizing the Safari start page for cross-device workflow

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Home Theater Geeks 520: A/V Career Advice

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:59:30 PST

Mason Parker is considering a career move into AV installation/integration. He wonders how Scott Wilkinson got into the industry and what advice Scott might give to further a career in home theater. There are plenty of things to talk about here!

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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iOS Today 791: Our Favorite Indie Apps

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:59:30 PST

Hosts Mikah and Dan are revealing the off-the-radar apps they actually use and the creative ways they make Apple devices work smarter every day. Find out which overlooked tools help them (and maybe you) solve real-life digital annoyances.

Spotlight on Ivory by Tapbots as a top Mastodon client
NeatPass: Creating Apple Wallet passes from PDFs on-device
Screens app enables remote access and control across devices
Dice by PCalc delivers customizable, fun dice-rolling features
Television Time helps users track shows, episodes, and release dates
News: Apple's rumored special event and speculation on possible product launches
Feedback: Apple Creator Studio subscription benefits
App Cap segment: Belkin AirPods Cleaning Kit for device maintenance, and the Zephy app for identifying overhead airplanes in real time

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Intelligent Machines 859: What's Behind the Fox?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:19:57 PST

What happens when the creator of Stack Overflow decides he's going to take on rural poverty with a guaranteed minimum income—and bankrolls it himself? Find out why Jeff Atwood believes AI and philanthropy might matter more to the American dream than any new software ever could.

Hegseth gives Anthropic CEO until Friday to back down in AI safeguards fight
Musk's xAI and Pentagon reach deal to use Grok in classified systems
Anthropic Accuses Chinese Companies of Siphoning Data From Claude
How will OpenAI compete? — Benedict Evans
My first vibe coding project!
Anthropic Links AI Agent With Tools for Investment Banking, HR
THE 2028 GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE CRISIS
QuitGPT is going viral — 700,000 users are reportedly ditching ChatGPT for these AI rivals
IBM is the latest AI casualty. Shares tank 13% on Anthropic programming language threat
OpenAI's first ChatGPT gadget could be a smart speaker with a camera
ChatGPT spits out surprising insight in particle physics
"Clavicular was mid jestergooning when a group of Foids came and spiked his Cortisol levels 😭 Is Ignoring the Foids while munting and mogging Moids more useful then SMV chadfishing in the club?"
Perplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View
Google restricting Google AI Pro/Ultra subscribers for using OpenClaw
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Firefox 148 Launches with AI Kill Switch Feature and More Enhancements
You can now make Alexa's AI personality more friendly, blunt, or chilled out
Claude Remote-Control
Meta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her Inbox
OpenAI engineer's OpenClaw agent accidentally sends $450K to a Twitter rando
AIs can't stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
What's the Point of School When AI Can Do Your Homework?
AI Now Helps Manage 16% of America's Apartments
LLM-Generated Passwords Look Strong but Crack in Hours, Researchers Find
Hacker Used Anthropic's Claude To Steal Sensitive Mexican Data - Slashdot
Uber employees have an AI clone of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi — and use 'Dara AI' before talking to the big boss himself
Men 'yell' at AI in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS 80% more than women
It's Called the 'Fitbit for Farts'—and It's No Joke
I Taught My Dog to Vibe Code Games | Caleb Leak
This app alerts you when it detects Meta camera glasses nearby
Famous Signatures Through History
Finally got a Fujifilm!
I'm addicted to NYT Crossplay
Jeff's new friends
How far back in time can you understand English?

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Guest: Jeff Atwood

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Windows Weekly 972: I'm A Tolkien Scholar

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:14:23 PST

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features.

PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX

Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well
Report details the Xbox reorg
Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment
New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox"
Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance
Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off

Windows

WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans
Week D arrived on time this month
Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates
Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0
And you thought the Canary channel was weird already
New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements
Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11
De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated
What about the alternatives?
Next step: Security and Apps chapters
HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected
Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony

Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more
Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders
EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac
App pick of the week: Google Chrome
RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan
Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky

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Security Now 1066: Password Leakage

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:35:54 PST

ETH Zurich's deep-dive into the world's top password managers exposes how feature overload and legacy design obscure real security flaws, forcing a rethink of what "zero knowledge" actually means for your vault. Learn why recent fixes matter—and why open source may be your safest bet.

CA's warn us to urgently prepare for the inevitable.
Three U.S. states attempt to ban 3D printed firearms.
Denied ransom, ShinyHunters leaks 967,000 personal details.
"Billions" of U.S. social security numbers leaked.
Is Apple planning to add cameras to three new gadgets.
No more security fixes for Firefox on Windows 7 & 8.
Russia blocks the official Linux kernel site they need.
Will the U.S."freedom.gov" site post EU blocked content.
LLM's will offer secure passwords. Do Not Use Them.
As predicted, the "ClickFix" attack strategy takes over.
A listener believes his computer is compromised.
How could three popular password managers get things wrong.

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MacBreak Weekly 1013: Boopgate

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:44:30 PST

Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils the Six Colors report card. And Apple plans to manufacture Mac Minis in Houston.

Remembering Steve Jobs on his 71st birthday.
Steve Jobs Archive releases "Letters to a Young Creator" featuring Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and more.
David Pogue shares first look at upcoming "Apple: The First 50 Years" book.
Apple's next big thing is a push into visual artificial intelligence.
The Six Colors report card.
The evil LeapFrog tablet in Toy Story 5 appears to be running the macOS window manager.
Disneyland's "MuppetVision 3D" will be released on the Apple Vision Pro. Here's why Brian Henson is okay with it.
Apple plans to manufacture Mac Mini in Houston.
iPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued.
Apple and Google employees customized their own Tudor watches. Now they're up for sale.
PageMaker pioneer Paul Brainerd, 1947-2026: Aldus founder devoted his second chapter to the planet.

Picks of the Week

Christina's Pick: Updatest
Andy's Pick: Acme Weather
Jason's Pick: macOS 26 Tahoe
Leo's Pick: Thaw

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This Week in Tech 1072: The Devil's Advocate

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:39:30 PST

What do jailbreaking fighter jets, lost Amazon vans, and swapping your phone's smart features for a handful of mud have in common? TWiT dives into the wild, occasionally absurd future of tech, where yesterday's sci-fi is tomorrow's supply-chain headache.

Mark Zuckerberg and his Ray-Ban entourage have their day in court
Instagram Boss Says 16 Hours of Daily Use Is Not Addiction
Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push To Advance AI Agenda - Slashdot
Australia's Social Media Ban Is Isolating Kids With Disabilities—Just Like Critics Warned
Google I/O 2026 set for May 19-20
Pixel 10A hands-on: More like a slightly better Pixel 9A than a slightly worse Pixel 10
Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving
Tucson Daily Brief
Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand 'Search Party' Surveillance Beyond Dogs
A $10K+ bounty is waiting for anyone who can unplug Ring doorbells from Amazon’s cloud
Amazon delivery van accidentally gets stuck in the sea in Britain
Tesla 'Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month – 4x worse than humans
Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis' Human Babysitters
The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Won't Bring Car Prices Back to Earth
A flood of cheap used EVs is coming
Signal guide for everyday folks
PayPal discloses data breach that exposed user info for 6 months
Federal ban on TP-Link routers shelved, but Texas fights on
You probably can't trust your password manager if it's compromised
Mississippi health system shuts down clinics statewide after ransomware attack
Fake Job Recruiters Hid Malware In Developer Coding Challenges
F-35 Software Could Be Jailbreaked Like an IPhone: Dutch Defense Minister - Slashdot
In a blind test, audiophiles couldn't tell the difference between audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud — 'The mud should sound perfectly awful, but it doesn't,' notes the experiment creator | Tom's Hardware
Lab-Grown Meat Exists (But Nobody Wants To Eat It)
CERN rebuilt the original browser from 1989

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Untitled Linux Show 243: Only a Few Things Crashed

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:24:30 PST

This week we cover an Immutable Gentoo-derived distro, the release of KDE 6.6, Blender 5.1 and PipeWire 1.6. Then Intel hires more Linux developers, with a very specific gaming-centric experience wishlist, and the kernel 6.19.3 minor update is out, fixing some serious issues. For tips we have whosthere for network device discovery, rate-mirrors for exploring update mirror speeds, system-ac-power for detecting power and battery state, and unzip for .zip handling. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4rCL0ZK and enjoy!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie, Rob Campbell, and Ken McDonald

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Hands-On Tech 255: Bulk Recipe Imports

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:59:30 PST

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah guides Bob with some ways to streamline his process of scanning his physical recipe cards into importable files for his recipe manager app.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This Week in Space 198: A Dragonfly on Titan

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:14:30 PST

One of the most exciting missions to ever journey to the outer solar system has the be the Dragonfly multi-rotor helicopter that will head to Saturn's moon Titan in 2028. The car-sized probe will arrive at that strange, frozen world in 2034, descending into the soupy, smoggy atmosphere and then taking flight before it even touches the ground! We spoke with the mission's Principal Investigator, Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle, about the mission's origins, current progress, and what to expect in the coming years. She also took us through a narrated tour of the surface of Titan, with its hydrocarbon sand dunes and methane seas. The Dragonfly mission will be an adventure of a lifetime!

Headlines:

NASA's Artemis II Moon Rocket Aces New Fueling Test
Boeing Starliner is Rated a "Type A" Mishap and Faces More Launch Delays
Perseverance Rover Gets Instant Mars GPS-like Functionality

Main Topic: NASA's Dragonfly Mission to Titan

Dr. Elizabeth Turtle explains Dragonfly's origins and mission concept
Why Titan is unique and somewhat akin to the primordial Earth, perfect for exploring prebiotic chemistry
Dragonfly's advanced science suite and autonomous flying capability
Insights from the Cassini/Huygens missions and how they are shaping Dragonfly
Navigation, flight strategy, and safety planning for Titan's harsh environment
Power, heating, and longevity on Titan's freezing surface
Titan's dune landscape, flying conditions, and analogs to Earth
Big scientific questions: methane cycle, atmospheric mysteries, and potential surprises
Mission timeline, lander design, and the innovative "fly-as-you-land" arrival approach

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Turtle

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Home Theater Geeks 519: ISF Dark vs Filmmaker Mode

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:59:30 PST

Christopher Patrick asks about the difference between ISF Dark and Filmmaker picture modes, especially when the TV is used in a mostly dark room. Scott Wilkinson has the answer.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Tech News Weekly 425: Ring's Lost Dog Ad Was Never About Dogs

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:44:30 PST

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon's Ring product had a Super Bowl ad that generated a lot of discussion and backlash following its debut. A look inside Lego's Smart Brick technology. And NASA's Perseverance rover completed its first-ever drive fully planned by AI.

Jennifer talks about Amazon Ring's Super Bowl commercial that sparked a lot of backlash, which showcases its AI-powered Search Party feature, with concerns that it could be used as a means of a mass networked surveillance system.
Mikah is fascinated by the dive into Lego's new Smart Brick technology.
And Tariq Malik of Space.com and This Week in Space joins the show to talk about NASA's Perseverance rover, which completed its first drive planned by AI, and how the technology's use compares to a human-planned drive.

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Hands-On Windows 177: Password Managers and Windows 11

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:26:51 PST

From generating passkeys and payment autofill to dark web monitoring, today's password managers aren't what you remember. Paul Thurrott breaks down the must-have features and surprising pitfalls for anyone using Windows 11.

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Hands-On Apple 219: Archiving & Exporting Webpages in Safari

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:54:57 PST

Think saving webpages is just about hitting Print? Before you waste time on clunky printouts, learn how Safari's built-in options can actually preserve entire sites!

Export as PDF versus Print dialog
Saving web pages as images, HTML, or Safari web archive files
When to use PDF, HTML, PNG, or Web Archive for web page storage
File size differences and optimal formats for offline web saving
The best ways to keep web content on macOS

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iOS Today 790: Party Games

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:59:30 PST

Classic board games or digital apps? The hosts dive into what happens when you bring iPhone party games to a crowd, including the upside of phone-based play. This episode spotlights iOS and iPadOS party games that transform your device into a social machine for in-person gatherings.

Discussing Hits and Misses: Jackbox, Heads Up, and classic charades
Asymmetrical gameplay magic: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Cooperative chaos with Spaceteam and local multiplayer tech
Wavelength: Mind-reading board game turns into a must-try app
Gogogo! is a new party game that mixes physical and mobile play
New: Apple Podcasts video updates—streaming, HLS, and YouTube competition
Feedback: Why can't you view Siri request history?
App Caps: Classic Mac iPhone case from Spigen and a pro-level podcast editing with Ferrite

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Intelligent Machines 858: The Itinerant Salt Miner from Buffalo

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:56:07 PST

OpenClaw's creator makes headlines by joining OpenAI after GitHub fame and a whirlwind of VC and big tech offers, redefining what's possible for independent developers in the AI arms race. Is this the year agentic AI goes mainstream, and are the big players ready for that disruption?

OpenClaw, OpenAI and the future | Peter Steinberger
OpenAI disbands mission alignment team
Opinion | I Left My Job at OpenAI. Putting Ads on ChatGPT Was the Last Straw. - The New York Times
Introducing GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark
Anthropic releases Sonnet 4.6
Exclusive: Pentagon threatens to cut off Anthropic in AI safeguards dispute
Google's Pixel 10a Launches on March 5 for $499
Google's AI drug discovery spinoff Isomorphic Labs claims major leap beyond AlphaFold 3
Gemini 3 Deep Think: AI model update designed for science
Radio host David Greene says Google's NotebookLM tool stole his voice
A new way to express yourself: Gemini can now create music
Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
GPT-5 outperforms federal judges 100% to 52% in legal reasoning experiment
An AI project is creating videos to go with Supreme Court justices' real words
I used Claude to negotiate $163,000 off a hospital bill. In a complex healthcare system, AI is giving patients power.
Sony Tech Can Identify Original Music in AI-Generated Songs
AI Pioneer Fei-Fei Li's Startup World Labs Raises $1 Billion
Yann v. Yoshua on directed systems
Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say
An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me
An Ars Technica Reporter Blamed A.I. Tools for Fabricating Quotes in a Bizarre A.I. Story
Plain Dealer using AI to write reporters' stories
Mediahuis trials use of AI agents to carry out 'first-line' news reporting
DJI's first robovac is an autonomous cleaning drone you can't trust
Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand 'Search Party' Surveillance Beyond Dogs
ai;dr
I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being
Thanks a lot, AI: Hard drives are sold out for the year, says WD
Students Are Being Treated Like Guinea Pigs:' Inside an AI-Powered Private School
peon-ping — Stop babysitting your terminal
Hugo Barra makes a to-do agent
Raspberry Pi soars 40% as CEO buys stock, AI chatter builds

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Windows Weekly 971: Texas English

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:03:31 PST

Microsoft might finally give power users what they've been demanding: the ability to move the Windows 11 taskbar wherever they want. Plus, 3 major new chapters in Paul's next book, and a strange pick that solves his big issue with Windows Spotlight.

Windows 11

Potentially good news for the 13 people who want to move the Taskbar to a different screen side
Beta (but not Dev) with one new "feature"
Release Preview for 24H2/25H2 with emoji 16.0, QMR improvements, network speed test, pan and tilt controls for compatible cameras, widgets improvements, more
Lenovo revenues up 18% to $22.2 billion

AI/Dev

Google announces 30-second audio generation
Google sets a date for I/O 2026, but where in the Carmen Diego is Build 2026?
Android 17 Beta is here with an even shorter runway
With '26.3 out, Apple releases '26.4 Beta 1s

Xbox and gaming

Phil Spencer is always in the spotlight, but he's been on the down-low for months
Some hints for the future coming GDC 2026
Kingdom Come Deliverance II, Witcher 3, more coming to Xbox Game Pass
Avowed comes to the PlayStation 5 along with the Anniversary Update
Microsoft is retiring user-created Xbox social clubs
NVIDIA GeForce Now comes to Amazon Fire TV 4K Sticks

Tips & picks

Tip of the week: Major progress on De-Enshittify Windows 11, the book
App pick of the week: Bing Wallpaper
RunAs Radio this week: Hacking using AI with Erica Burgess
Brown liquor pick of the week: Lot 40 100% Pot Still Rye

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Security Now 1065: Attestation

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:24:43 PST

How secure are your Chrome extensions and certificate signings really? This episode pulls back the curtain on a massive spyware discovery and exposes the convoluted hoops developers must jump through to prove their identity in 2026.

Websites can place high demands upon limited CPU resources.
Microsoft appears to back away from its security commitment.
What's Windows 11 26H1 and where do I get it.
Chrome 145 brings Device Bound Session Credentials.
More countries are moving to ban underage social media use.
The return of Roskomnadzor.
Discord to require proof of adulthood for adult content.
Might you still be using WinRAR 7.12 -- I was.
Paragon's Graphite can definitely spy on all instant messaging.
30 malicious Chrome Extensions.
287 Chrome extensions from spying on 37.4 million users.
The first malicious Outlook add-in steals 4000 user's credentials.
Some AI "vibe" coding thoughts.
What I just went through to obtain a new code signing certificate

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Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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MacBreak Weekly 1012: Joining the YOLO Club

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:59:30 PST

Apple has announced a special experience event occurring in New York, London, and Shanghai. Apple Podcasts is launching new video features. iOS 26.3 is out now. And Apple acquires the rights to the show, Severance, for $70 million!

Apple's doing something on March 4th.
Apple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US.
Apple makes four promises to developers about fairer treatment.
Apple Podcasts is launching new video features, looking to keep pace with YouTube and Spotify.
Apple updates its own iOS version figures.
Tesla CarPlay held back by need for wider adoption of Apple's iOS 26.
Find My outage & iCloud issues hit users once again Tuesday evening.
Apple Creator Studio AI usage limits seem dramatically lower than promised.
iPhone 18 Pro's new C2 chip will bring three advantages over iPhone 17.
Apple testing, but still undecided about clamshell folding iPhone.
iOS 27 'Rave' update to clean up code, could boost battery life.
Resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – the saga continues.
iOS 26.3 adds unique new privacy feature, and it's Apple at its best.
Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices.
iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 Fix Dozens of Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day.
Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day, possibly exploited by commercial spyware.
A code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlay.
macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds a charge limit slider to preserve your MacBook battery.
iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default.
macOS Tahoe 26.4 warns if your apps won't work when Rosetta 2 dies.
It took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro.
visionOS 26.4 unlocks new 'foveated streaming' feature for apps and games.
The new F1 channel has appeared in the Apple TV app ahead of first race.
Severance' acquired by Apple for $70 million, expect a 4-season run and spinoffs.
Apple TV is adding MLS for free starting this week, here's the new promo.

Picks of the Week

Dave's Pick: Neo Network Utility 2.0
Leo's Pick: NetNewsWire and freeflow
Andy's Pick: Wordgrinder
Jason's Pick: Indigo

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This Week in Tech 1071: Image Pickles

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:47:19 PST

Is social media addictive by design or just irresistible entertainment? The panel tackles the lawsuit that's dragging tech giants onto the witness stand and how surveillance tech is quietly expanding while lawmakers and users scramble to catch up.

Jury told that Meta, Google 'engineered addiction' at landmark US trial
Instagram Chief Says Social Media Is Not 'Clinically Addictive' in Landmark Trial
Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet
Meta apparently thinks we're too distracted to care about facial recognition and Ray-Bans
Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app.
Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout...kind of
Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass
The DJI Romo robovac had security so poor that this man remotely accessed thousands of them
HP's laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP
FTC Ratchets Up Microsoft Probe, Queries Rivals on Cloud, AI
T-Mobile announces its network is now full of AI by rolling out real-time translation
Apple's latest attempt to launch the new Siri runs into snags
SpaceX Prioritizes Lunar 'Self-Growing City' Over Mars Project, Musk Says
Elon Musk declares victory with Medicaid data release
Waymo Is Getting DoorDashers to Close Doors on Self Driving Cars
Backblaze Drive Stats for 2025
$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show
OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China's ChatGPT Fans Aren't OK
Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega's consoles, has died
Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78
Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative

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Hands-On Tech 254: Mac Mini Home Theater

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:14:30 PST

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Untitled Linux Show 242: Syntactical Sugar

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:33:39 PST

The Linux Kernel 6.19 is out, the Rust experiment is over, and it's time to talk about 7.0. Vim 9.2 is out, with a bit of a weird new feature in its changelogs, and IPFire is an intriguing, community-driven security domain block list. PearOS has a new release for those seeking an Apple-inspired Linux experience, and Linux Mint is adjusting its release schedule to better manage developer and tester schedules. River is a new project trying to do Wayland support with a modular Desktop stack, and Mesa 26.0 is out with impressive performance gains. For tips, we have cull for finding and deleting big files, a systemd program for detecting if the OS is running virtualized, preload for caching applications in ram, and new_script for a script-writing tool that *doesn't* feature an LLM. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3ZCNcEc and happy Linux'ing!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell, Ken McDonald, and Jeff Massie

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This Week in Space 197: Inside UNOOSA

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:59:30 PST

Most people don't think of spaceflight when talking about the United Nations, but the UN, through its Office of Outer Space Affairs, or UNOOSA, has been pivotal in securing agreements on space poilicy and behavioral norms. This week, we speak with Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of UNOOSA, and Dr. Rick Jenet, the executive director of Expanding Frontiers and the National Space Society's representative to the UN, about the importance of this office. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the intersection of international space efforts and the intersection with commercial space as we expand activities into Earth orbit, the moon, and beyond.

Headlines:

SpaceX Crew-12 Launch Sends New Astronauts to the ISS
Vast Joins Commercial Flights to the ISS, Prepares for Private Space Stations
Axiom, Voyager, and Vast Face Off in Commercial LEO Station Race
International Collaboration Ramps Up for Future of Space Policy

Main Topic: Inside UNOOSA—The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

Dr. Rick Janet Explains the Role of COPUOS and UNOOSA in Global Space Governance
Aarti Holla-Maini Shares Her Path to Leading UNOOSA and Her Vision for Its Future
Distinguishing UNOOSA (the office) from COPUOS (the committee)
UNOOSA's Expanding Mission: Capacity Building, Disaster Response, Space Law, and Sustainability
The Importance of Neutral Convening, Capacity Building, and Industry Input
Growing Need for Space Sustainability, Debris Mitigation, and New Regulatory Focus
Anticipating Lunar Activity: Resource Use, Transparency, and Non-Appropriation Principle
Engaging Commercial Space Actors While Maintaining Member State Authority
Megaconstellations: Building New Norms for Responsible Behavior in Orbit
Future UNOOSA Goals: Coordinating Space Traffic, Centralizing Satellite Data Access, and Fostering Global Partnerships

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guests: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet and Aarti Holla-Maini

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Tech News Weekly 424: Face Scans on Discord?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:29:30 PST

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verification process that sparked privacy concerns among users. And the Virtual Boy is back?

Amanda talks about an AI-powered dating app that was developed by a Stanford graduate and how dating for young adults is becoming more driven by tech.
Mikah talks about the social media addiction trial and comments made by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri.
Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show to talk about Discord's age verification mandate that has sparked huge user privacy concerns, especially following a data breach the company suffered last year.
And Scott Stein of CNET stops by to share his thoughts and time with Nintendo's revival of Virtual Boy as a replica accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guests: Emma Roth and Scott Stein

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Home Theater Geeks 518: MEMS Speaker Technology

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:59:30 PST

Speaker drivers haven't changed much in the last 100 years, but they have certain drawbacks, especially in small form factors such as earbuds. A company called SonicEdge is developing a new type of driver that takes a completely different approach. CEO and co-founder Moti Margalit talks about his company's innovations with Scott Wilkinson.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Moti Margalit

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Hands-On Windows 176: A Practical Guide to Secure, Passwordless Logins

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:41:33 PST

Forget the built-in Windows tools—Paul shares why third-party password managers are the secret to making passkeys smarter, more powerful, and truly universal across all your devices.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 218: Critical HomeKit Update

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:35:06 PST

The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think.

Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required
How to prepare your devices and household for the update
Steps to manually update the Apple Home system
Overview of post-update Home app features and settings
Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more
Matter accessories and updated connected services explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 789: Our Favorite Safari Extensions

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:59:30 PST

If you thought Safari extensions were just for desktop power users, this episode demonstrates the game-changing tools and side hustles available right on your iPhone!

Managing Safari extensions on iOS: Settings, permissions, and cross-device syncing
Efficiently disabling and enabling Safari extensions using the webpage menu
Privacy concerns when installing Safari extensions and reviewing permissions
Favorite Safari extensions: Wipr 2 for ad blocking
Noir extension for customizable dark mode and theme creation in Safari
StopTheMadness Pro fixes annoying web behaviors and context menu issues
Keyword Search adds custom search shortcuts for Amazon, Apple Support, Google Drive
Amplosion redirects Google AMP pages to original sources; Achoo inspects page HTML
Pipifier makes web video picture-in-picture; reliability compared to other solutions
App Caps: Picks include Xteink X4 e-ink reader and Fullscreen Clock for timers

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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Intelligent Machines 857: Taskrabbit Arbitrage

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:22:47 PST

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work.

Something Big Is Happening
Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes
Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion
Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech
Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users
OpenAI's Meta makeover
ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports
Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.
Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production
AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it
Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters
most for their kids.
A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content
AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic
Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl
Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs
How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You?
LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study
HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis
Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky
Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons
Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps
The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt
Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping
Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea?
As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable
YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas
Understanding Neural Network, Visually
Leo's AI Journey
The TIMELINE
TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials

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Windows Weekly 970: Token Kill!

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:36:06 PST

After years of ignoring and maligning Windows, Microsoft has finally woken up and is making some happy noises. Last week, we discussed how Microsoft plans to improve the quality of Windows and that there are already many signs of that work in various security features and new OneDrive Folder Backup changes - plus those two new direct reports to Nadella. Then, Microsoft announced its Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent initiatives with questions about the timing. And now, Microsoft just explained Windows 11 version 26H1, and it's not like 24H2 at all despite being tied to Snapdragon X2 silicon.

Something happened ... and that something is tied to 26H1

26H1: Only for Snapdragon X2, a "scoped release," based on a "different core" from 24H2 and 25H2
You cannot upgrade 24H2 or 25H2 to 26H1
You cannot upgrade 26H1 to 26H2 (!) - instead, those on 26H1 "will have a path to update in a future Windows release." - Is that future Windows release Windows 12? Probably
24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 will all have the same user-facing features, this has been the case with all support Windows (11) versions for 2+ years
(Remember, this is not what happened with 24H2. Shipped early on Snapdragon X1, but was made available to all Windows 11 PCs later that year)
So why is this happening now? Fortune 500/corporate customer pushback on AI is one guess
This is GOOD news, however it all unfolds

More Windows 11

Yesterday was Patch Tuesday, so get to work. Updates this month include: Agent in Settings (Copilot+ PCs only) improvements. Settings improvements, cross-device Resume improvements, Windows MIDI Services improvements, Narrator improvements, Smart App Control improvements, Windows Hello New ESS improvements, and File Explorer improvements
Somewhat related to the quality/security push noted above, Microsoft is rolling out new Secure Boot certificates this year for older (pre-2024/25) PCs
Microsoft announces a Store CLI that does (almost) nothing new compared to winget
New Dev and Beta builds with minor changes: Emoji 16.0, camera improvements, various fixes

More earnings

Amazon hits $213.4 billion in revenues, will spend $200 billion CAPEX/AI infrastructure this fiscal year, more than Google ($175/$185 billion) or Microsoft (estimated $150+ billion)
Qualcomm $12.25 billion in revenues, up 5 percent
Alphabet/Google - Up 18 percent (!) to $113.8 billion - 750 million MAUs on Gemini, 74 percent of revenues come from advertising
Spotify - somehow has over 750 million MAUs now

AI and dev

OpenAI and Anthropic release dueling agentic AI coding models that do more than agentic AI coding within minutes of each other
Ads appear in ChatGPT Free and Go as threatened
Duck.ai adds private, anonymous real-time AI voice chat
NET 11 Preview 1 arrives, but there's nothing major here

Xbox & games

Microsoft announces the 2025 Xbox Excellence Awards
Celebrate 35 years of Id Software - Castle Wolfenstein 3D was a wake-up call for PC gaming, but DOOM was a miracle, and Quake was a real WTF moment
Sony sold 8 million PlayStation 5s (down 16 percent YOY) in the holiday quarter, 92 million (!) overall
Valve predictably delays the vaporware Steam Machine
Epic Games is having a winter sale - for example, Silent Hill 2, GTA V Enhanced are 50 percentR

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