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This Week in Tech 1097: Gina and the Glueballs

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:59:30 PDT

Can you trust Mark Zuckerberg's open AI manifesto, or is it just another play to keep control out of your hands? The panel debates the future of personal superintelligent agents, who really stands to benefit, and whether anyone should slow things down before it's too late.

Mark Zuckerberg Posts 6,500-Word AI Essay
Zuckerberg Is Right About Open, Decentralized AI. He's Also The Last Person You Should Trust To Deliver It
Anthropic pledges to embed watermarks to help discern AI slop in sop to EU
You can now turn off Google Gemini's visible watermarks
Everything Google announced: Pixel 11, Pixel Tag, Pixel Watch 11, more
Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store
Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play
Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US [U]
Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
Happy 45th Birthday to the IBM PC and Model F/XT
Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down
Transportation Sec. Decides to Turn Air Traffic Control Into a Game
Have physicists finally discovered glueballs? New evidence points to yes.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Denise Howell, Joey de Villa, and Gina Smith

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Untitled Linux Show 266: Stratification

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:11:19 PDT

Does 10% make this the Year of the Linux Desktop? ClamAV gets some important CVE fixes, and the kernel staging area is now a no-AI zone. We talk about DEF CON, QR codes, and rolling servers. For command line tips we have userdel for removing users, rclone's listremotes option for managing remote backup destination, and socat for shuffling bits around the network. You can catch the show notes at https://bit.ly/4xMjaNh and happy Linuxing!

Host: Jonathan Bennett

Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie and Ken McDonald

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Hands-On Tech 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:39:30 PDT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Al's question about why their gigabit internet plan isn't delivering the promised speeds during a Wi-Fi speed test, and who's really to blame: the ISP, the router, or the device.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This Week in Space 223: The Lunar Domain

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:29:30 PDT

We're headed for a space renaissance, and it will be focused on the Moon. The US, China, and international partners of both are vying to land people there and construct a permanent lunar base. Meanwhile, NASA is evolving to embrace commercial enterprise unlike any time in its past, and American lunar efforts are lagging. What are the stakes? Does it matter who returns humans there first? What does the future of lunar commerce look like? Dr. Scott Pace, the Director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, joins us.

Main Topic: The Evolving Lunar Domain and US Space Policy
• Dr. Scott Pace's space policy background and legacy
• Policy continuity from Trump to Biden and the focus on implementation
• Artemis program direction and geopolitical influences
• The importance of commercial and international partnerships
• NASA's commercial contract successes and limitations
• Need for an off-ramp from SLS as commercial heavy lift matures
• Differentiating between short-term wins and long-term infrastructure goals in lunar strategy
• Tension between NASA centers and commercial LEO station development
• Challenges and prospects for lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin
• Recommendations for NASA's future focus: tough technical problems, integration, and talent
• The cultural and inspirational necessity of human presence in space despite advancing AI and robotics

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Dale Skran

Guest: Dr. Scott Pace

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Tech News Weekly 450: Amazon Training AI Models on Twitch Streamers

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:29:30 PDT

Jacob Ward is guest-hosting this week, and Amanda Silberling joins Jacob for the first half of the show! Amazon is using Twitch streamers to train its generative AI models. The EU's Transparency Code now requires tech companies to label AI-generated content. The Bay Area's AI wealth isn't affecting all cities. And security experts express concerns following an OpenAI model's hack on Hugging Face.

Twitch is beginning to use creators' content on the platform to help train generative AI models for its parent company, Amazon. Even though streamers can opt out of having their content used, it's still sparking backlash from the community over deepfake concerns.
The EU's Transparency Code is quietly pushing tech companies to label AI-generated content, with Jacob Ward drawing a parallel to how regulators once mandated adding a smell to odorless natural gas to make leaks detectable.
Reporter Adam Rogers joins the show to discuss why Bay Area AI wealth isn't translating into the civic investment, jobs, or economic ripple effects seen in past tech booms
And reporter Sharon Goldman from Ground Level AI stops by to share reactions from security experts about the OpenAI agent that breached Hugging Face during her recent trip to the Black Hat security conference.

Hosts: Jacob Ward and Amanda Silberling

Guests: Adam Rogers and Sharon Goldman

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iOS Today 815: Snoozy Sleepy Time

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:59:30 PDT

Fed up with groggy wake-ups and noisy notifications? Discover how automating Focus modes and Shortcuts can totally transform your nights and mornings using clever iOS tricks.

Built-in sleep tracking features on iOS and Apple Watch explained
Setting sleep goals, schedules, and using Sleep Focus mode
How to customize Focus modes for a better sleep environment
Allowing exceptions and adjusting notifications during Sleep Focus
Screen, home, and lock screen customizations for sleep time
Insights into Apple's sleep score metrics and calculation
Apple Watch features: sleep apnea and breathing disturbance notifications
Third-party sleep tracking app recommendations and comparisons
Shortcuts Corner: automating sleep and wake routines with iOS Shortcuts
App Cap: Pelican waterproof floating phone pouch for outdoor adventures (https://amzn.to/4ws5KF5 affiliate link)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Hands-On Windows 202: Unlocking Virtualization

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:38:12 PDT

Think you need expensive software to virtualize separate operating systems? Windows 11 packs powerful, under-the-radar virtualization tools that let you safely experiment, test sketchy files, or even run full Linux apps—all for free.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 244: Live Text & Visual Look Up

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:17:42 PDT

Stop fumbling with serial numbers, plant names, or care tags. Discover quick, practical tricks to turn your iPhone's camera into a powerhouse for instant web answers and hassle-free text capture.

Enabling Live Text and checking device and language compatibility
Using Live Text in Photos, Camera, and Notes for text selection
Tips for extracting phone numbers, emails, and addresses with Live Text
Scanning serial numbers and copying image text across Apple devices
Identifying plants, animals, landmarks, and more with Visual Lookup
Visual Lookup for laundry symbols and car dashboard lights
Troubleshooting fussy features
Best practices for clear OCR and uncluttered frames

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Home Theater Geeks 544: Home Movies From a NAS

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:59:30 PDT

Listener Andrew has ripped DVDs of his home movies to a Synology NAS, and he would like to stream them to his TV without having to use a computer. Can it be done? Scott Wilkinson offers a couple of possible options.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Intelligent Machines 883: Gates-Gate

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:33:40 PDT

Can a single journalist armed with $30 in AI tools outpace traditional newsrooms and reinvent local reporting? This episode spotlights the DIY ingenuity shaking up journalism from the ground up.

How Claude marks AI-generated content
Zuckerberg: The Future is for Everyone
Introducing Muse Glimmer: An Open Agentic Model That Runs on Your Device
Tim O'Reilly's analysis: Google's Westinghouse Bet
OpenAI's New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300
Nvidia, Wall Street Firms Strike AI Financing Deal Targeting $500 Billion
High-Schoolers in Denmark Will Make Oral Defenses on Assignments To Curb AI Cheating
Anthropic Strikes $9 Billion Cloud Deal With Bitcoin Riot Platforms
US appeals court allows Perplexity's AI shopping agent back on Amazon
Google debuts SL2T, an AI model that's designed to understand sign language
Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit for Sales It Didn't Drive
Wired: Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News
"* David Corn: I Asked AI to Write a Novel. It's Not So Bad."
Yea or Nay
BMW Owners Angry 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Ads Are Suddenly in Their Cars: "F*** This"

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Nicholas De Leon

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Windows Weekly 996: Security Through Lack of Features

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:21:52 PDT

Microsoft's AI investments reveal a bizarre financial loop where billions pour into infrastructure, yet profits remain elusive. The hosts break down why the industry's most hyped tech might just be a high-stakes game of circular accounting. Plus, a developer has resurrected Microsoft Word for Windows 1.1a to run natively on Windows 11! Lastly, Stardock's latest utility replaces Alt + Tab for $7.99.

Windows

25H2: new touchpad gestures, Windows Hello ESS improvements, Widgets improvements, Windows Search improvements, more
26H1: Windows Update calendar-based pausing, Picture Password EOL, Point in time restore, multi-camera support, user folder customization in Setup, etc.
Over 420 bug fixes, but that's over 200 less than last month
Follow-up on Microsoft's AI spending. It's much worse than we knew - And also much worse than we know now
Yes, Microsoft Edge is going all-in on Manifest V3
Proton Drive - Now with a CLI and business features, and it's coming soon to Linux
A developer ported Word for Windows 1.1 to x64

Gemini now has one billion users. But how many pay? - Plus the new Pixel phones are one step sideways, one step back
OpenAI brings ChatGPT to Linux (!)

Xbox and gaming

A new Xbox Elite Series 3 controller leak shows it will have a mini display
Microsoft tests new console features with Xbox Insiders
Id Software brings a new episode to Quake to mark 30th anniversary!
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2
Here comes GTA VI
A Valve partner was hacked, Steam Machine customers warned
Nintendo revenues decline 9.5 percent to ¥518 billion

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: View Git status directly in File Explorer
App pick of the week: AltTabby
RunAs Radio this week: The Content Management System Landscape with Matt Garrepy
Brown liquor pick of the week: Sideshow Lincoln Straight Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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Security Now 1091: The Post BlackHat State of AI

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:36:02 PDT

AI agents are breaking free from their test environments, outsmarting their creators and breaching real-world networks in ways that no one predicted. Discover how these agentic models are changing the game for both cyber offense and defense.

Anthropic's agentic AI also broke free and hacked others.
We know much (much!) more about the OpenAI breakout.
OpenAI posts that they're pausing "Astra" - even internally.
What was that about AI recently cracking (or denting) cryptography.
Bruce Schneier brilliantly equates AI agents to capricious genies.
Apple doesn't react so well to the new deluge of security reports.
Chrome 149 + 150 updates together fix 1,072 bugs. Yikes.
psSense's creator is working to finish its nfSensei, its successor

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1091-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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MacBreak Weekly 1037: Mechanical Donut

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:59:30 PDT

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup?

OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'.
Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role.
OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shaped smart speaker.
Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies.
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store.
iOS 26 gets first jailbreak thanks to Dopamine.
Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM.
RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027.
Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029.
Apple explores shaking up its smartwatch for a new era.
Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
Apple's Private Relay may not be as private as thought.
Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive.
Klepton - Running Android ARM64 VR APKs on Apple Vision Pro, no JIT required!

Picks of the Week

Jason's Pick: Letterboxx
Andy's Pick: Sony NW-A306 Walkman
Christina's Picks: Maxell Wireless Bluetooth Cassette Player & I Have ADHD Skill
Leo's Picks: Kokogol Maclock & NVIDIA DGX Spark

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren

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This Week in Tech 1096: Fluff for Armor

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:14:14 PDT

Autonomous AIs are hacking, collaborating, and outpacing human defenders, raising urgent questions about what happens when the machines start breaking into each other (and potentially us). Plus, a Tucson coder is using AI to reinvent local journalism, exposing how automation could fill the gaps left by shrinking newsrooms.

Tucson Daily Brief uses AI to revive local news coverage
Data centers boom in Arizona, with harsh environmental impact
Amazon's Texas data center to run on polluting natural gas
Nuclear and solar debates for sustainable data center power
Black Hat and DEF CON: Security pros, hackers, and mohawks
OpenAI's runaway AI hack at Black Hat stuns security community
AI agents collaborate, evade controls, and break into real-world systems
Industry struggles to regulate AI, and defense lags behind automated attackers
White House, Congress, and AI execs clash over regulation proposals
AI "kill switch" and model bans: pipe dreams in a global race
Google's DeepMind shakeup, Demis Hassabis moves upstairs
Jeff Dean and key talent exit Google for self-improving AI startup
Google, Meta, Apple: AI brain drain and market repercussions
Phones stagnate as hardware innovation slows, AI devours chip supply
OpenAI teams with Jony Ive on strange new AI-first device
Smart glasses privacy backlash and DuckDuckGo's tongue-in-cheek sunglasses
Meta fined $942 million by New Mexico court for youth harms
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged stolen secrets, countersuits ensue
UK revives "Snooper's Charter" for backdoors, Apple fights in secret court
License plate readers spark local backlash and privacy activism
U.S. water systems face cyber sabotage as critical infrastructure weakens
Bending Spoons buys Airtable, fueling SaaS layoffs and AI data grabs
Nicholas DeLeon uses AI tools to get fit
NASA hacks keep aging Voyager probes alive for another year

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Iain Thomson and Nicholas De Leon

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Hands-On Tech 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:59:30 PDT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether safely ejecting a USB flash drive is still necessary or just an outdated habit.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This Week in Space 222: How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:29:30 PDT

We've all seen the movies... the aliens come to Earth, the aliens overcome the inferior humans, and the aliens fall prey to something dumb they overlooked, like microbes, Windows 95, or most absurdly, water. From the 1950s through yesterday, some of the best movies we've seen were about the invasion of our planet. They can be clever, scary, or even downright dumb, but they are all fun. Veteran space writer Rich Edwards joins us to give advice on how to repel the invaders!

Headlines:

Department of Defense drops new batch of UFO/UAP files
Blue Origin traces New Glenn rocket explosion to faulty oxygen valve
SpaceX's first public earnings call reveals key financials and hints at Starship's future
Total solar eclipse set to cross Europe; safety tips and gear recommendations

Main Topic: How to Invade Earth in Sci-Fi—22 Dos and Don'ts with Rich Edwards

The enduring appeal and adaptability of War of the Worlds
Why alien invaders always go for major landmarks (and why it's all for show)
Critique of aliens with impractical invasion strategies—water allergies and cocky attitudes
Pop culture's obsession with alien disguises, conspiracy plots, and gradual infiltration
Deep dive into Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Day of the Triffids, and the power of slow, stealthy takeovers
Starting small: Alien invasions in isolated towns and subtle conquests
The strategic use of time travel in alien invasion movies, with Star Trek: First Contact
Why James Cameron's Aliens remains a sci-fi invasion classic decades later
What makes a satisfying alien invasion ending—and the pitfalls of lazy resolutions

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Richard Edwards

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Home Theater Geeks 543: Modern Marvel

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:30 PDT

John Durante has built his dream home theater from scratch in his basement, and it's a modern marvel of understated design and exceptional performance. It cost some serious coin, even with a lot of DIY sweat equity, but it's worth every penny.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Tech News Weekly 449: Explaining the SpaceX Moon Crash

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:29:30 PDT

Dan Moren of Six Colors joins the show. A newly disclosed flaw was discovered in Apple's iCloud Private Relay. What is the phenomenon, "spiralism," and its ties to AI chatbots? Apple's Siri AI finally makes its way into the iOS 27 beta. And a SpaceX rocket impacted the Moon, but is it as big a deal as the headlines are making it?

Apple's iCloud Private Relay has a newly disclosed flaw that can leak users' real IP addresses via passkey authentication, marking the second privacy-feature vulnerability found in iCloud+ in as many months.
A bizarre phenomenon called "spiralism" saw thousands of people across different AI chatbots independently arrive at eerily similar mystical "spiral" doctrine and recruitment language, likely a byproduct of shared training data and LLM patterns.
Apple's long-awaited Siri AI update has finally landed in the iOS 27 beta and mostly delivers on its promises, but reviewers find the experience oddly anticlimactic now that competitors offer similar AI assistant capabilities.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper-stage crashed into the Moon near Einstein Crater, sparking outsized headlines despite such impacts being common and scientifically useful.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Rod Pyle

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Hands-On Windows 201: Unlocking Windows 11 Multitasking

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:25:55 PDT

Windows 11 isn't just about a fresh look—it packs smarter multitasking tools and game-changing updates like fancy virtual desktops, true clipboard history, and PowerToys' workspaces that most users miss.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 243: iPhone Display vs. Your Eyes

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:08:33 PDT

If you have kids using iPhones, Screen Distance might already be enforcing healthy habits without you knowing it. Find out how iOS screen features, like Bold Text and True Tone, are shaping digital wellness for your eyes and your family.

Setting up and using Screen Distance on Face ID devices
Night Shift: color temperature adjustments and sleep science skepticism
True Tone vs. Night Shift: real-time white balance adaptation
Additional display tweaks: Auto-Brightness, Reduce White Point, Larger Text
Tracking outdoor time with Apple Watch's Time in Daylight
Outdoor time as a proven method to reduce myopia risk

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 814: Summer Apps Roundup

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:59:30 PDT

From tide tracking that saves your beach day to instant wildfire warnings that beat government alerts, this episode spotlights the apps that truly have your back during summertime outings.

Using iOS Photos app for editing, sharing, and managing albums
Editing summer videos in Photos and iMovie, including Magic Movie feature
Watch Duty Wildfire and Floods app for live fire and emergency alerts
Sky Guide app brings AR stargazing and celestial event notifications
My Tide Times app helps plan beach visits with tide, sun, and moon info
AllTrails app guides summer hikes with maps, filters, and community data
CARROT Weather app delivers customizable alerts for sun, storms, and air quality
Sun Seeker app helps track sun position for outdoor planning and photography
App Caps: RNI Films for film-like photo edits and Parcel for package tracking

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Security Now 1090: Black Hat

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:39:26 PDT

At Black Hat Las Vegas, the Security Now crew digs into how AI is not just finding hidden software bugs but also fueling both groundbreaking innovation and alarming new exploits. When open models can launch surprise Bitcoin heists, who draws the line between forbidden knowledge and genuine progress?

• Black Hat and DEF CON: Hacking Stories and Conference Culture
• Zoox Ride-Hailing Hack and Over-the-Air Vulnerabilities
• Autonomous Vehicles, AI, and the Security Implications
• Hosts Share Personal Adoption and Use of AI Tools
• AI-Powered Coding: From Hobbyists to Advanced Agency Chains
• Local Models vs. Cloud AI: Privacy, Cost, and Control
• App Development Democratized: Listeners Build Custom Solutions With AI
• Code Generation, Testing, and Managing AI-Driven Project Cycles
• AI's Role in Security: Vulnerability Discovery, Exploitation, and Patch Challenges
• Technical Debt and the Race to Patch Decades-Old Bugs
• The Dual-Use Dilemma: AI Tools for Both Attack and Defense
• Guardrails, Model Partitioning, and the Fight Over Forbidden Knowledge
• Open vs. Restricted AI: Global Models, Distillation, and Free Speech
• LLM Security Weaknesses: Prompt Injection and Role Confusion Exposed
• The Reliability Problem: Probabilistic AI and Non-Deterministic Software
• AI Progress: Public Perception, Skepticism, and "Hogwash" Rebuttals
• Reflections on AI's Fast Evolution and the Sci-Fi Reality Gap
• Closing Thoughts: Tech Community, Listener Feedback, and the Future of Security Now

Hosts: Steve Gibson, Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott

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Windows Weekly 995: The Greatest Depression

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:16:15 PDT

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows 11 Field Guide - mostly just clean-up now, and then whatever new monthly features. Lastly, The Document Foundation issues a friendly reminder about the Office 2021 EOL and how that never happens with their software

Microsoft earnings

Microsoft earnings up 18 percent to $90 billion
Analysis: Microsoft finds a new way to not account for AI costs

Windows

Pavan Davuluri says he's "energized" about what's happening to Windows in 2026.
OK. But what's really happened so far? When will the biggest changes land? And when, if ever, will you address the real enshittification in Windows 11?
Windows Insider Program: Five new builds - New Taskbar comes to Beta channel
This leads to questions of timing, and here, WIP is not all that transparent still
Another antitrust win: Apple to allow Copy and Paste between Windows and iPhone
AMD revenues up 50 percent to $11.5 billion, but it's all AI datacenter
Amazon: up 20 percent to $200 billion
Apple: up 16 percent to $109 billion

Satya Nadella mentions AI super app again, not clear why anyone cares about this
Proton Lumo can do data visualization now

Xbox and gaming

Asha Sharma details the priorities for XBOX in the next year and number 5 will shock you
XBOX console prices going up in the EU and UK
Thanks, Caption Obvious: Yes, Backward Compatibility on PC will support Xbox 360 games too
XBOX plans new FanFest tour dates - there's SO much to celebrate!
Gears of War: E-Day leads the charge for new Game Pass titles in August
XBOX Insiders is testing new console features
XBOX app comes to Hisense and VIDDA TVs
EA goes private for $55 billion in cash, but also some debt
Sony has sold 95.3 million PS5s
Sony responds to concerns about no more discs (with "pffffftttt")

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: It's done!
App pick of the week: LibreOffice
RunAs Radio this week: Ransomware Readiness with Heather Renze
Brown liquor pick of the week: Frey Ranch Straight Bourbon

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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MacBreak Weekly 1036: Corn Is Just Corn

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:44:30 PDT

Apple's Q3 2026 results are in, with the company's total revenue up by 16% from the year-ago quarter! Apple's Rosetta software tool is further nearing its end-of-life. And OpenAI rebuts Apple's trade secrets allegations.

Apple announces record Q3 results.
Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results.
Siri AI could come with a paywall for power users.
First Apple Silicon-native CrossOver build in testing as Rosetta's end nears.
What's the catch with the Apple Upgrade program?
OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts.
From OpenAI: "Apple is getting this wrong"
Apple Photos' facial features prompt a $32.5B class-action lawsuit.

Picks of the Week

Andy's Pick: Infuse Media Player
Jason's Pick: Overcast
Mikah's Pick: Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch

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Intelligent Machines 882: AI Rubberz?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:11:29 PDT

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier.

OpenAI reportedly finds evidence that more of its agents ran amok
OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Altman says he supports AI regulation
Exclusive: OpenAI Previews 'Astra' AI Model in DC
White House to Host AI Companies on Tuesday to Review AI Framework
Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science
The Math Superstar Who's Terrified of AI—and Just Took a Job at OpenAI
Google Earth's AI makeover survives one trip around the Sun
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews
Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
The Red-Hot Book at the Center of an AI Mystery
A record-breaking eight Pulitzer awardees disclosed AI use this year
The Autonomous Press - Numbered Papers
Musk's latest ridiculous prediction: Optimus better than human surgeons in 4 years
The Archive of Incorrect AI Predictions

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Guest: Phillip Shoemaker

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This Week in Tech 1095: Horses and Sailboats

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:20:06 PDT

From foldable phones that out-price laptops to AI models that escape their digital cages, this episode dives into the wild next phase of tech innovation and its unexpected risks. See how the giants are scrambling to keep up as hardware, software, and even outer space are up for grabs.

Tim Cook passes the baton in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call
Apple's Profit Is Up 27%, but Expectations for Current Quarter Disappoint
Apple Introduces Leasing Program for iPhones and Other Devices
Apple struggles to keep pace with AI 'bug' hunters
"Google and Reddit do not own the Internet," web scraper says after court win
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews
Microsoft's $450 Billion Jump Is Biggest in Stock Market History
Amazon's trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Iran struck Amazon data centers again amid widening war, satellites show
For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Teaming Up in Washington
AI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Ten advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science
How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices
NBCUniversal and YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platform for premium subscribers
Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Abrar Al-Heeti and Mike Elgan

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Hands-On Tech 278: Understanding Battery Percentages

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:39:30 PDT

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether his phone's battery percentage is an accurate measurement, why it seems to stay at 100% for a long time before suddenly dropping to dead, and whether battery recalibration is a real fix.

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Untitled Linux Show 265: Malicious From the Beginning

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:29:30 PDT

This week, the guys are talking about a duress-wipe phone case that's landed someone federal charges, GCC's new policy on AI-generated code, and yet another AUR malware wave that's got Arch disabling package adoptions entirely. There's a from-scratch Rust rewrite of the X server called YServer, ShadowFetch Linux brings local AI to the desktop, Nouveau is enabling atomic mode setting by default, and GOG is finally building an official Linux client. For tips, we have DNS Globe for watching DNS propagation, the bash builtin complete for custom tab-autocompletion, uv for fast Python environment and package management, and Miller for slicing and converting CSV, TSV, and JSON data.

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This Week in Space 221: Starship Can Float?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:44:30 PDT

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough to float in the ocean for days afterward. They also discuss NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now just a month from launch, and an in-progress emergency effort to save the ailing Swift Space Observatory using a servicing spacecraft that is itself now experiencing technical trouble. Finally, they look into Boeing's continued Starliner delays and India's first successful private orbital launch via Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. Tune in!

Headlines:

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashdown and Recovery Efforts
Starlink V3 Satellite Deployment Updates
SpaceX Wins $1.6 Billion Space Force Contract
NASA's Roman Space Telescope Countdown and Origin Story
Urgent Swift Space Observatory Rescue Mission Faces Technical Setbacks
Boeing Starliner Faces More Delays and Uncertainty
India's First Commercial Rocket Launch Enters Global Market
Artemis II Astronaut Questions South Pole as Lunar Landing Target
Astronomers Detect Possible First-Ever Exomoon
Upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact Experiment on the Moon
Preview: August Almost Total Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Events

Host: Tariq Malik

Co-Host: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet

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Home Theater Geeks 542: The Odyssey in IMAX

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:59:30 PDT

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is undoubtedly this summer's blockbuster cinema experience. It's the first movie to be shot entirely with IMAX 70 mm film cameras, which have superior resolution and an aspect ratio much taller than most commercial cinemas. If you want to see it as the director intended, you need to see it at an IMAX theater, preferably one of the 25 in North America that are showing it on 70 mm film.

List of IMAX theaters - https://imax.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_IMAX_venues
List of 70mm theaters - https://www.in70mm.com/country/usa/cinemas/2023/index.htm
Comparison of aspect ratios - https://movieweb.com/the-odyssey-viewing-formats-compared/

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Tech News Weekly 448: The Math Behind Apple Upgrade

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:44:30 PDT

Jacob Ward from The Rip Current joins the show this week! Looking into the fallout from an OpenAI model breaching Hugging Face. Winamp returns with a Deezer-powered streaming relaunch. Breaking down the math behind Apple's new leasing program. And shared Claude chats are turning up in Google search results.

Last week, an OpenAI Model autonomously hacked into Hugging Face while performing a cybersecurity task. Jacob breaks down the fallout from the incident and how it is fueling questions about whether AI labs have crossed into "critical risk" territory.
Winamp is getting a new lease on life through a partnership with Deezer, bringing a Winamp-branded music subscription alongside local files, internet radio, and podcasts, set to launch in the first half of 2027.
D. Griffin Jones joins to explain how Apple Upgrade replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program and expands leasing, via Klarna, across iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.
And a report from 404 Media's Joseph Cox looks into publicly published Claude conversations and artifacts being indexed by Google, exposing sensitive material like crypto wallet keys and personal data, and why understanding what "public" really means before sharing matters.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

Guest: D. Griffin Jones

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Hands-On Windows 200: Edge's 2026 Overhaul

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:22:31 PDT

Microsoft is finally trimming the clutter from Edge in 2026, cutting outdated features and simplifying the overloaded interface. Is this the fresh start Windows users have been waiting for?

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 242: Understanding Apple Upgrade

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:01:39 PDT

Apple just replaced its iPhone Upgrade Program with a device leasing model run by Klarna, and you might end up paying more for devices you never actually own. Find out what happens when your monthly payments end in this episode covering Apple Upgrade!

Apple launches Apple Upgrade device lease, replacing iPhone Upgrade Program
Klarna partnership explained: application, credit check, and payment limitations
Lease requirements: activation, payments, trade-ins, and pickup rules
Device condition, damage, and loss policies under Apple Upgrade
Canceling early, returns, and keeping financed accessories
End-of-term options: upgrade, return, or buy device outright

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 813: Reading on Your iPhone

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:59:30 PDT

If you care about leveling up your reading life, don't miss this deep dive into the most powerful and lesser-known iOS apps that turn your device into a book-lover's playground. Discover why your iPhone might just be the ultimate reading companion, from audiobooks to custom libraries and beyond.

Apple Books app features, usability, audiobooks, and reading goals
Refining ebook library organization, user guides, and personal reading habits
Customizing reading experience: themes, fonts, line guides, and accessibility
Apple Books for audiobooks versus dedicated apps like Audible
Audible app exploration: usage stats, features, series tracking, and purchase changes
Prologue app connects to the Plex library for personal audiobook streaming
Spotify for audiobooks and comparison with Audible exclusives
Storygraph tracks reading progress and integrates with Kobo eReaders
Libby app for digital library borrowing of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
App Caps: Make-roscope keychain microscope

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Intelligent Machines 881: Curtains for Zoosha?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:35 PDT

Business Insider founder Henry Blodget unpacks why the era of news aggregation is finished and why journalists must adapt fast as AI redefines both reporting and analysis. If you care about the future of information, you'll want to hear this.

Anatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 Incident
Sam Altman says we are in the singularity: 'This is the moment'
AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident
Senior White House official claims China's K3 model stolen from Anthropic
OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users
A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands
Trump administration to ban new Chinese robots and inverters, protecting U.S. AI
Why AI Needs a "Genie Coefficient"
Behind the Curtain: The AI titans' biggest private fear
The FTC Would Like To Decide Which AI Answers Are Too Woke, And Is Calling That Consumer Protection
Google shuts down its Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold project as it focuses on Gemini
DeepMind paper says LLMs won't be good at scientific discovery: LLMs can't jump
Amazon overhauls its AI strategy, winding down most flagship models
An ESP32 based plane radar
The Tick That Hunts Down Its Hosts—Including Us
prompt-injection resumes
The McLuhan Marshalling Machine

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Guest: Henry Blodget

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Windows Weekly 994: The Best Kind of Correct

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:26:56 PDT

There's been so much drama over what options Microsoft will allow for the Copilot key. But you don't have to wait for a future Windows update; you can remap any key with Microsoft's own Keyboard Manager PowerToy. More people should take advantage of this. Also, Paul just finished his major 2026 rewrite of the Windows 11 Field Guide! Every single chapter was rewritten or consolidated, with several new chapters added. Lastly, the OG Halo remake is a great reminder of how good this series was in the beginning. And it looks and plays terrific.

Windows

Week D updates arrive on time this month
Windows Hello ESS support for external fingerprint readers, many small improvements
Experimental (Future Platforms) finally gets an update, but it's just the features we saw elsewhere first
Several in-box app updates for July, nothing major
Microsoft convinces LG to drop the McAfee ads, but HP's Bing ads are A-OK
Chris tested Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM and the experience is not great
Paul has a Wildcat-based laptop waiting for him in PA
Microsoft is testing a "Do nothing" option for the Copilot key
Your Windows 11 PC now has a OneDrive Photos app for some reason
Opera One gets vertical tabs, deeper Google Lens integration

Earnings

Google/Alphabet - net income of $28 billion on $120 billion in revenues, but negative cash flow for the first time in the company's history
Intel - net loss of $11 million, no Foundry customers leaves Wall Street swooning for some reason

Microsoft begins shifting to its own MAI models, but the forward progress is minimal
NVIDIA, Microsoft, more team up for AI empire, er, Alliance
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5

Xbox and gaming

Halo: Campaign Evolved is here
XBOX went down for the count for most of the day on Monday. But disc-based games still worked
XBOX begins testing ad-supported Cloud Gaming
Ubisoft game purchases on Xbox now carry over to PC for free
Luna comes to Prime Video app

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: Remap keys with PowerToys Keyboard Manager
App pick of the week: Halo Campaign Evolved
Chris's pick of the week: His new newsletter! https://preferences.pcmag.com/PCMag/windows-guide

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott

Guest: Chris Hoffman

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Security Now 1089: Models Go Rogue & ExploitGym

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:12:43 PDT

What happens when an unconstrained OpenAI model goes rogue and hacks into Hugging Face, breaching real-world security boundaries? This episode unpacks a watershed moment for AI safety that has everyone in cybersecurity talking.

OpenAI's unconstrained internal testing AI got loose, attacked Hugging Face.
We hear from OpenAI, Hugging Face and Andrew Ng.
GRC went off the air Friday. Was GRC hacked? What happened?
The Linux kernel project repairs 442 CVEs in a single batch.
LG's PC monitors cause PC adware installation.
France bans all social media access below age 15.
WordPress' recent CRITICAL vulnerability claims victims.
Amazing details about "Rocky" from Andy Weir.
The new AI exploit ranking benchmark that caused the breakout

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1089-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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MacBreak Weekly 1035: Riding Nerdy

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:29:30 PDT

Apple is teaming up with Klarna to launch a lease-to-own program for its devices. Apple loses a bid to overturn Masino patent verdict. Apple is facing a lawsuit by customers who lost money through a fake Bitcoin wallet app in the App Store. And Apple is gearing up for a big smart home push.

Apple's new hardware subscription sounds great, except for one limitation
Apple loses bid to overturn $634 million Masimo patent verdict, new trial also denied.
Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit.
Apple just improved TestFlight for users with a lot of beta apps.
Apple sued by customers who lost combined $1.8 million through fake Bitcoin wallet in App Store.
Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 patch hundreds of security flaws.
iOS 27 public beta 2 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more.
watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life.
Here's everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27.
Here's everything new for Messages in iOS 27.
Gurman's Mac roadmap.
Apple set to make big smart home push with Siri AI at center.
A.R. Rahman brings his immersive music experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
Always choose the good soap.
Apple promotes 'Nido de Villanas,' a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers.

Picks of the Week

Leo's Pick: Twelve South PowerBug
Christina's Pick: BookPlayer
Andy's Picks: Casio WS-1600H
Jason's Pick: Apple II Mini Replay

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This Week in Tech 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:40:16 PDT

Leo and this week's panel pay tribute to tech journalist John C. Dvorak, then dive into how AI, relentless hardware shortages, and shifting media habits are reshaping the tech world faster than anyone predicted. The crew discusses how an OpenAI model exploited its own network to cheat on cybersecurity benchmarks, flipping the script on what AI agents are capable of and what might be next for digital security.

John C. Dvorak has died
OpenAI's accidental cyberattack against Hugging Face is science fiction that happened
China's Top AI Event Delivers Message to the U.S.: We're Coming for You
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search
The EU just fined AliExpress €550M, its biggest DSA penalty yet
Apple Sued by Customers Who Lost Combined $1.8 Million Through Fake Bitcoin Wallet in App Store
A.I. 'Vibecoded' Apps Are Flooding Apple's App Store
Anthropic's $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out
ISPs' long nightmare of having to list all the fees they charge is finally over
Government Lawyers Say Trump Admin Can Use TikTok Again Because 'Owned' No Longer Means 'Owned'
Judge halts Paramount's $111B purchase of Warner Bros. in a win for US states
The AI industry has already spent $65 million ahead of the midterm elections with no signs of slowing down.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra launches as Samsung's 'most advanced' foldable, starts at $2,099
US government targets Cop City protester over phone operating system
Kill the Cookie Banner!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Devindra Hardawar, Larry Magid, and Allyn Malventano

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Untitled Linux Show 264: We Have The Worst Analogies

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:27:45 PDT

This week, the guys are talking about Canonical's new Enterprise Store, the final patent freedom for MPEG-4 layer 2, and what's new in OBS 32.2. There's yet another AI code ban, Jellyfin is having a leadership exodus, and Firefox has shipped 153. For tips, we have keyward for SSH key management, uvx for running a python command in an ephemeral install, ydotool for mouse and keyboard automation, and the scoop on how to install claude code without resorting to a curltobashism. The show notes are available at https://bit.ly/4wrijkK and have an epic week!

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Hands-On Tech 277: Battery Overcharging Myths

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:59:30 PDT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah settles a household debate about whether it's harmful to keep a laptop plugged in all the time, and whether battery charge limit settings are worth using.

Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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This Week in Space 220: First on Mars

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:19:30 PDT

This week, we cover how Starship Flight 13 finally prepares to launch amid a legal battle over SpaceX's proposed land swap at Starbase, plus a Chinese Long March 3B rocket gets struck by lightning during liftoff, yet still delivers its satellite safely. Then, guests Dr. Pascal Lee and astrobiologist Dr. Penny Boston join the show to mark the 50th anniversary of Viking 1's landing on Mars and revisit the mission's groundbreaking life-detection experiments and the decades-long controversy over what they actually found. The conversation traces Mars exploration from the earliest Mariner flybys through Viking's ambiguous, still-debated results—later explained by perchlorates in the Martian soil—and the fierce scientific rivalry the findings sparked. Join us!

Headlines:

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 faces engine and weather delays ahead of launch
SpaceX land swap proposal sparks conservation group lawsuit over Rio Grande Valley wildlife preserve
Chinese Long March rocket survives dramatic lightning strike during launch

Main Topic: 50th Anniversary of Viking Mars Landers—Search for Life on Mars

The evolution of Mars exploration from telescopes to Viking lander
Early Mars missions: Mariner flybys, Soviet attempts, and breakthroughs in orbital imaging
Viking 1 and 2: Ambitious design, life-detection experiments, and landing impact
Mixed public and scientific reactions to Viking's first iconic Mars surface images
Technical overview of the Viking biology experiments and their controversial results
The unresolved debate: Did Viking detect life or chemical reactions on Mars?
Personal accounts of key scientists, scientific disputes, and the "Wolf Trap" experiment that never flew
Lessons from Viking: Limitations of technology, extremophile discoveries, and shifting strategies for detecting life
The scientific case for seeking life in Martian caves and subsurface environments
Critique of current and future Mars missions: Perseverance rover findings and value of Mars Sample Return
Exploring planetary protection, contamination risks, and the challenges of certifying Martian samples=
Key takeaways for future missions—bold searches, new technologies, and the ongoing quest for answers

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Guests: Pascal Lee and Dr. Penelope Boston

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Tech News Weekly 447: Google Says AI Isn't Taking Your Job

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:14:30 PDT

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins the show this week! AI isn't taking your job, per a report from Google. Gen Z is gravitating towards more "dumb" and simpler tech. An OpenAI model hacked Hugging Face. And Americans are uniting against data centers.

A new Google report analyzing 14.6 million AI conversations finds most workplace AI use is "shallow," with automation rare and collaboration more common.
Amanda shares her report on a "slow tech" trend, which includes both a hacked "dumb phone" and a $299 flip phone called Light flip, as younger users seek friction and less screen time from their devices.
During an internal red-team test, an OpenAI model exploited a zero-day to escape its test environment and breach Hugging Face, stealing cloud and cluster credentials in over 17,000 recorded events.
And a piece from the Washington Post shows bipartisan backlash to AI data centers nationwide, driven by rising electric bills and residents' feelings of powerlessness over local development decisions.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

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Hands-On Windows 199: System Restore Reborn

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:15:14 PDT

Windows 11 is introducing Point in Time Restore, a modern recovery tool that aims to make system recovery faster and smarter. Find out why this update could change the way you bounce back from disaster.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Hands-On Apple 241: iOS Home Screen Customization

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:03:04 PDT

iOS 26 conveniently puts you in charge of your iPhone home screen with deep design tools hidden behind a single long press. Discover how Apple's new Liquid Glass and tinted themes finally let your wallpaper and icons reflect your style.

Jiggle mode and edit tools enable deep icon appearance tweaks
Exploring Light, Dark, Clear, and Tinted home screen styles
Using tints and saturation sliders for unique color coordination
Rearranging app icons to highlight wallpaper and key visuals
Adding, editing, and customizing widgets on the home screen
Hiding, deselecting, or deleting home screen pages safely
Removing unused home screen apps without uninstalling them
Switching between app icons and widgets for streamlined access
Face ID and privacy tweaks for individual apps on the home screen

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 812: Calculators on Your Phone

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:59:30 PDT

If you thought calculators were stuck in high school, check your phone! This episode finds the formula behind conversions, math notes, and custom shortcuts that could totally change how you crunch numbers on your everyday Apple device. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard run the numbers and reveal which apps truly multiply your productivity.

iOS calculator app features: history, copy, mode switcher, and conversions
Math Notes and Apple Pencil support for handwritten equations on iPad
Spotlight's built-in calculator vs. dedicated calculator app usage
Deep dive into PCalc: customization, layouts, and advanced features
Soulver 4 brings notepad-style, sentence-based calculations and variables
(Not Boring) Calculator offers simplicity and a clean design for basic math
News: Public beta releases for Apple operating systems explained
App Caps: Safari's new webpage monitoring vs. Distill Web Monitor app, and Microsoft Copilot for streamlining messy data into formatted documents

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Home Theater Geeks 541: PlayStation Ditches Discs

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:59:30 PDT

Sony made two disturbing announcements recently—first, it is removing over 500 StudioCanal movies from its online PlayStation Store, so that people who bought those titles will no longer have access to them. Second, Sony will no longer sell games for the PlayStation on physical discs. Is this the start of the slippery slope that leads to the death of physical media more generally?

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Windows Weekly 993: The Columnist Savant

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:47:17 PDT

As the tech world catches its breath from AI whiplash and retro gaming returns to the PC, Microsoft quietly kills underused tools and tries to double down on what actually works. This episode blends the excitement of tech and entertainment (like Xbox classics landing on Windows 11) with a poignant look back at the life and legacy of legendary columnist John C. Dvorak.

Windows

Five new Insider builds released on Monday; the new Start menu comes to the Beta channel
Experimental (26H1) a day later with no interesting new features
The Whiteboard app is apparently being retired

Microsoft expands partnership with Mistral to improve EU AI infrastructure
Copilot for consumers is losing Podcasts and Deep research features soon
U.S. judge approves Anthropic $1.5 billion settlement with authors it stole from
1Password partners with Anthropic to make AI access to password-protected websites secure
Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google's next big AI models are delayed, but we got Gemini 3.6 Flash, Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber to tide us over

XBOX and gaming

Microsoft brings XBOX Backward Compatibility to PC!!
Here comes Halo: Campaign Evolved, along with more Game Pass titles for the end of July
Bethesda announces Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, and Fallout 5 is entering pre-production
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 in Early Access on August 21, Open Beta on August 27
XBOX July update adds support for longer gamertags, new library customization options, and more
XBOX teams with Meta to bring Game Pass Starter Edition to Meta Horizon+ subscribers
Valve says the component crisis dogging Steam Machine pricing will only get worse

Tips and picks

Tip of the week: Windows Package Manager for bulk app installs
App (game) of the week: Doom: The Dark Ages
RunAs Radio this week: Security Begins at Procurement with Jessie Schofer
Brown liquor pick of the week: Loup River Nebraska Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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Intelligent Machines 880: The Beans are in the Mail

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:41:44 PDT

An unreleased OpenAI model just broke out of its sandbox and hacked Hugging Face using chained attacks, while the companies defending against it had to turn to a nearly unguardrailed Chinese model to fight back. The result? A real-world stress test of guardrails, hype, and global AI competition.

Hugging Face breach: OpenAI claims its models were responsible
AI just disproved the 87-year-old Jacobian conjecture
Quoting Sam Altman
Top Pentagon official blasts OpenAI's Dean Ball
Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang defends Chinese AI amid Kimi panic
Xi Jinping casts himself as leader of new AI world order
Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
NotebookLM is now Gemini Notebook
Google's Red-Hot Cloud Growth Drives Second-Quarter Revenue Gains
Meta in Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal
Anthropic's $1.5B copyright settlement approved; only 350 authors opted out
AMD commits up to $5 billion to Anthropic
Netflix Co-CEO Explains How Gen-AI Was Used in 300 Different Titles: 'We Believe It Is Going to Enhance Their Abilities'
Bellwether Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction Is Dropped
Google is building a chip with Gemini baked into the silicon
Cyclospora all the time
Jensen's jacket auctioned. Guess the price
" Everyone Gets Lost at the Pitbull Concert"
John C. Dvorak dies at age 80

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Nate B. Jones

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Security Now 1088: A Nefarious Novel Use for AI

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:38:47 PDT

Cybercriminals are harnessing AI not to break in, but to make sense of their stolen loot and increase their leverage in multi-million dollar ransomware heists. This episode unpacks how AI is now turbocharging extortion and negotiations on the dark side.

The "bone crushing" didn't happen this month.
Revisiting and inspecting July's Patch Tuesday.
A widespread and worrisome flaw in OpenSSL.
Claude can now access your 1Password credentials.
Bitwarden is aware that we need whole new security.
The day ends in "y" so a new prompt injection attack.
A true (and rare) core Wordpress emergency update.
Lots of interesting listener feedback.
And new ways AI is being used by bad guys

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1088-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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