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Hands-On Tech 288: Understanding What IP68 Means

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:59:00 PDT

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clyde, who is shopping for a new phone after his last one died in a sink full of dishwater, asks what an IP68 water resistance rating actually promises, whether it wears off as a phone ages, and what to do in the first few minutes after a phone gets wet.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Hands-On AI 2: Nine Billion Knobs

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:02:00 PDT

What's actually inside an AI model? Mikah Sargent opens up the file from last week's episode and finds tokens, billions of numbers, and one surprisingly simple job: guess the next piece of text. Along the way, he shows why the same question can get a different answer every time, where all those numbers came from, and why a chatbot can sound completely sure of itself and still be wrong.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Tech News Weekly 458: Congress Takes Aim at Flock

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:14:00 PDT

Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent on this week's episode of Tech News Weekly! Common Sense Media labels ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk." AI agents from companies such as Meta and OpenAI are "cute washing" to make them feel friendlier. A federal judge ruled a Flock license plate search unconstitutional. And organs-on-chips, simulations, and AI models are starting to replace animal testing.

Amanda talks about Common Sense Media's labeling of ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk", as its friend-like design, engagement incentives, and rarely appearing "take a break" prompts can keep teens talking to a chatbot instead of a trusted adult.
Mikah shares an article from Fast Company's Grace Snelling, who coined the term "cute washing" for how SpaceX AI's Grokbot, Meta's Muse, and OpenAI's Dot all use big eyes and soft shapes to make autonomous AI agents feel friendly.
Jason Koebler of 404 Media joins the show to discuss the first federal ruling to call an automated license plate reader search unconstitutional, and explains how Flock's network of more than 100,000 cameras feeds federal programs like HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area).
And Mikah explains how organs-on-chips, computer simulations, and AI models are beginning to replace animal testing as regulators like the FDA shift their rules, as noted by IEEE Spectrum's Brandon Kim.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Jason Koebler

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iOS Today 823: It's About Time (Apps)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:14:00 PDT

Discover how iOS and watchOS are quietly transforming the way you track, customize, and automate every second, from modular lock screens to Siri-powered alarms. Plus, hear why third-party apps are still running circles around Apple's timer tools.

Customizing lock screen time display and widgets on iOS
Apple's system clock app features: timers, alarms, world clock
Multiple timers and AlarmKit integration for developers
Timer controls, volume settings, and kitchen use tips
Handling time zones, world clock widgets, and third-party time apps
Apple Watch faces, complications, and ongoing third-party face debate
Accessibility tools: haptic feedback, chimes, and clock customization
Third-party timer apps: Just Timers, (Not Boring) Timer, Timer+, Overlap
Frustrations with time zone selection in clock apps
Time drift, manual clock changes, and device sync issues
iPhone Duo preorder details and Apple's "get ready" system
Shortcuts Corner: calendar event alarms and automation tricks
App Caps: Tiimo planner for ADHD/time blindness, Signal for group messaging

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Hands-On Tech 287: Are There Risks to Scanning QR Codes?

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:59:00 PDT

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Barry asks whether anything inside a QR code can actually hurt you, or whether the real danger lies somewhere else, and what a person should check before scanning one out in the wild.

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Hands-On AI 1: The Chatbot in Your Laptop

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:49:00 PDT

Your next chatbot doesn't need the cloud. Mikah Sargent installs a free app, downloads an AI model, turns off the Wi-Fi, and keeps right on chatting, all on an ordinary computer. Along the way, he explains how to read a model listing, including what the size and "Q4" labels mean, so you can pick a model that runs well on your own machine. Then the local model goes head-to-head with a cloud assistant to see where it holds up and where it falls short.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Hands-On AI: Welcome to Hands-On AI

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:59:00 PDT

Hands-On AI is the show that turns AI confusion into AI confidence. In this introductory episode, Mikah Sargent lays out what the show is and isn't: short, focused episodes — most 10 to 15 minutes — that take one question, one tool, or one technique at a time. Some weeks go under the hood on what a large language model is actually doing. Some weeks get practical: the AI already in your pocket, or a model running entirely on your own computer. And some weeks are honest verdicts on the tools everyone's talking about.

This show is a conversation. Send your AI questions to handsonai@twit.tv or reach out on TWiT's social media, and you might hear your question answered on the show.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Hands-On Tech 286: Shutting Down vs. Restarting Your Windows PC

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:29:00 PDT

On this week's Hands-On Tech, Lorraine asks Mikah whether her husband or her daughter is right about the difference between shutting down and restarting a Windows PC, and how often she should be restarting her computer and phone.

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Tech News Weekly 456: Meta VR: Quest Gets a Glow-Up

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:59:00 PDT

Dan Moren of Six Colors joins the show this week! Meta's Muse has a zero-day vulnerability. Rat brains can power an AI model? Why are we hearing more about AI agents escaping their testing environments? And Meta's new VR glasses.

Dan talks about a new zero-day exploit that affects Meta's Muse AI agent, which allows an app or terminal command that can impersonate the AI agent and easily gain access to users' messages, emails, and other sensitive data.
Mikah is amazed at the Biological Computing Company's new AI video model that was built from patterns utilizing lab-grown rat neurons.
Mikah walks through The Verge's report on why researchers can't simply air-gap AI agents that keep escaping test environments and hitting real-world targets.
And Scott Stein of CNET joins the show live from Meta's Headquarters to share his hands-on impressions of Meta's new VR glasses that were unveiled at this year's Meta Connect event.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Scott Stein

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Hands-On Apple 250: Create Your Own Wallet Passes

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:09:41 PDT

Tired of waiting for your favorite gym, library, or coffee shop to offer digital cards? With iOS 27, you can finally make your own custom Apple Wallet passes for any barcode or QR code, no third-party apps needed.

Physical loyalty cards now easily added to Apple Wallet with iOS 27
"Create a Pass" feature lets users digitize any barcode or QR code
Three wallet pass templates: Standard, Membership, and Event
Apple Intelligence enables automatic code scanning on supported iPhones
Passes can include color themes, icons, member info, and custom fields
Sharing passes with family members now possible
Using wallet passes on iPhone and Apple Watch at checkout

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 821: Teaching Siri AI to Use Your Apps

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:59:00 PDT

Apple's new Siri AI is finally turning digital assistant hype into real, practical power, letting users speak naturally and control their apps in ways that were impossible a year ago. Matthew Cassinelli, a Siri automation expert, is here to break down what's genuinely working, what's missing, and why this matters for your iPhone right now.

Early experiences: Siri's improved world knowledge and real-time actionability
Developer shift: New Siri relies on app actions and App Intents for integration
Beta rollout details: Supported devices, region restrictions, language support
Apple's foundation models, on-device AI, and privacy-focused execution
App actions at launch, incoming third-party app support, and developer adoption hurdles
Siri AI's limitations: Domains not supported and why
Technical evolution: Transition from SiriKit to App Intents framework and its challenges for devs
NSSpain XIV recap and developer readiness strategies
App Intents Optimization (AIO): Why it matters as the new SEO for apps
Shortcuts Corner: Testing Siri AI's ability to build complex automation workflows

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guest: Matthew Cassinelli

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Hands-On Tech 285: Are My AI Chatbot Conversations Private?

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:29:00 PDT

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Wendell asks Mikah whether his wife is right that typing into an AI chatbot is no different from a Google search, and wants to know where those conversations go, who can see them, whether they're used for training, and if any settings can turn that off in both ChatGPT and Gemini.

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Hands-On AI: Hands-On AI Is Getting Into the Good Stuff

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:44:00 PDT

Qwen, Muse Glimmer, Ollama, llama.cpp, quantization, mixture-of-experts, RAG, tokens per second. On Hands-On AI, those aren't buzzwords — Mikah Sargent will explain exactly what they mean, then put them to work on hardware you already own. No cloud, no account, no data, leaving your desk.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Tech News Weekly 455: The Trouble With "Health Age"

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:59:00 PDT

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins the show this week! AI-generated "news" sites. Are "health age" scores helpful, or harmful? Google Home now supports the Model Context Protocol. And Apple unveils a new photo verification technology for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

Mikah shares a story about Futurism's investigation into Brown Brothers Media reveals a network of AI-generated "news" sites - complete with fabricated writer personas and stolen bylines.
Victoria Song of The Verge joins the show to explain why "health age" scores from wearables like Whoop, Oura, and now Apple Watch are wildly inconsistent proprietary metrics that can fuel unnecessary shame or false confidence about your health.
Jennifer discusses Google Home's new MCP support and makes the case that what smart homes really need is a dedicated, on-device "smart home computer" rather than more cloud-dependent AI.
And Mikah talks about Apple's Reference Image feature for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which aims to verify photo authenticity straight from the camera sensor, an approach the company says avoids the privacy and security pitfalls of industry standards like C2PA.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Victoria Song

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Hands-On Apple 249: Explaining Audio Intelligence

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:13:22 PDT

Apple Watch's new Audio Intelligence tools promise instant transcriptions and meeting summaries without keeping your recordings. But is the S11 chip's privacy tech strong enough to calm nerves on both sides of the conversation?

Apple Watch Audio Intelligence: Four Features, One Secure Chip
Sound Recognition and Shazam: Always-On Environmental Listening
Live Rewind: 15-Second Instant Replay With Privacy Safeguards
Siri Recap: Automated Meeting Summaries, Not Full Transcripts
Privacy, Secure Exclave processing, and Cloud Summarization Explained
Usage Limits, Age Restrictions, and Launch Timeline for Features
Transparency and Social Impacts of New Tools

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 820: The iPhone Folds (and Everything Else Apple Announced)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:59:00 PDT

Apple finally enters the foldable fray with the iPhone Duo, packing unexpected features and a lower-than-expected price. Find out what's actually inside and if it's worth leaving your classic iPhone behind.

iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max colors, pricing, and 1st impressions
Variable aperture camera tech benefits, marketing, and durability concerns
Battery life and ultra-fast charging impress for Pro iPhones
A20 Pro processor with advanced neural engine and vapor chamber cooling
Dynamic Island hardware and software upgrades
iPhone Duo: Apple's first folding phone, hardware, and price
iPhone Duo durability, hinge design, dust/water resistance, and case compatibility
Camera features on Duo: under-display camera, selfie tricks, and photography upgrades
iOS 27 on Duo: Side dock, split view, app pairs, and standby mode
Battery stats, charging, eSIM, and cases on the Duo
Apple Watch Series 12/Ultra 4: new health sensors, improved heart tracking, and battery
Live Rewind and Siri Recap: AI-driven audio/smartwatch features and privacy
Apple Health app redesign: insights, movement evaluations, and proactive alerts
AirPods 5: ANC for all models, color, pricing, and battery
App Caps: Athlytic and Splitwise

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This Week in Tech 1101: Adversarial Clothing

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:35:26 PDT

AI insiders are warning that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity within the decade, but is this a real threat or a convenient narrative serving Silicon Valley's biggest players? Tune in as the panel untangles fact from hype and digs into the power plays shaping AI's future.

Worried Anthropic researchers warn that AI 'could kill all humans'
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration, Warning of Threat to Humanity
Countering misuse of AI: September 2026 / Anthropic
Pluralistic: LLMs are real, AI is fake (12 Sep 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
New Apple Watches to get Siri AI 'Recaps' feature similar to AI wearables
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999
Key App Developers Have Yet to Embrace Apple's New Siri A.I.
Why this month's Microsoft patch release is a doozy
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other device
The Flock backlash is coming for retail
Automobile Camouflage to Hide from Flock Cameras
A Secretive DHS 'Predictive Policing' Unit is Analyzing Americans' Financial Habits and Pulling Them Over
Clearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online
Some of Dyson's $500 toothbrushes are breaking
iRobot unveils the Roomba Duo
Husqvarna gets the first exception to the FCC's foreign robot ban for its mowers.

Correction: Mikah incorrectly stated that Live Rewind and Siri Recap would also be available on iPhone 16 and newer. Apple says the features require an Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4 paired with a supported iPhone. They are not iPhone features.

Host: Leo Laporte

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Hands-On Tech 284: Understanding How to Recover Deleted Files

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:59:00 PDT

On this week's Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Harriett understand whether deleted files are truly gone when the recycle bin is emptied, and whether accidentally deleted files can still be recovered.

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Tech News Weekly 454: Apple's New iPhone Duo

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:39:00 PDT

Jacob Ward explores the resignation of an Anthropic AI researcher and mounting alarms over AI's potential dangers, while Dan Moren recaps Apple's major iPhone event, new hardware, and controversial AI-powered features.

AI researcher Jacob Coxon quits Anthropic, warning the company is "gambling with our lives," an admission echoed by Anthropic's own AI safety leads, as calls for regulation grow louder inside the industry.
Apple's iPhone event marks the start of the John Ternus era as CEO, with Tim Cook stepping up to executive chairman and handing off the spotlight at a packed launch.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 launch with advanced health sensors and Apple Intelligence-powered "Live Rewind" transcription features, raising questions about privacy, surveillance, and brand identity.
Apple finally unveils the iPhone Duo foldable, with a redesigned interface for multitasking and new workflows, aiming to set the standard for premium foldables as pricing and developer adaptation come under scrutiny.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

Guest: Dan Moren

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Hands-On Apple 248: Options for Backing up Your iPhone

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:14:00 PDT

With new iPhones shipping and major iOS updates around the corner, now is the moment to protect your info. Mikah shows the overlooked features and essential steps that keep your data truly safe. You might be missing crucial areas and not even know it!

iCloud Backup: how it works, what it includes, and limitations
Key differences between synced data and backed-up data
Backing up locally to Mac or PC: process and pros
How to back up via Finder on macOS and Apple Devices app on Windows
Managing and locating your iPhone backups on Mac and PC
Importance and benefits of encrypting local backups
Using 3rd-party backup tools like iMazing for flexibility
Wi-Fi scheduled snapshots, storage locations, and restore caveats

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 819: Passwords Are Dead-ish

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:59:00 PDT

Are passwords really on their way out, or are we stuck with them a bit longer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dig into Apple's latest moves in credential management and reveal why the end of passwords is only "dead-ish." Find out why this shift matters for both convenience and security, and how it could upend your digital habits.

Apple Passwords app evolves: features, security, and sharing explored
Passkeys adoption, magic links frustration, and passwordless future
Passkeys security benefits and everyday use cases discussed
Verification code autofill and cleanup
Real-world quirks and reliability of code autofill features
Shared groups and Wi-Fi credentials streamline family password management
Comparing Apple Passwords vs. third-party managers: features and limitations
Password best practices debunked: phase out bad habits
App Caps: ESR magnetic matte screen protector and Spark Daily Learning Puzzles

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Intelligent Machines 887: September 39th

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:01:54 PDT

As Apple finally pulls back the curtain on its next-gen Siri AI, we break down what actually works, where it falls short, and how a wave of developer confusion could shape whether Siri becomes essential or an afterthought.

Welcome to the AGI era, OpenAI says as GPT-6 Astra debuts
Anthropic Researcher Quits Over 'Out-of-Control' AI Fears
An Alien Mind
Muse - Your Personal AI Agent
Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning
On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
Mayor Mamdani and Chancellor Samuels Put Students First with Nation's Broadest Generative AI Moratorium in Schools
Hollywood Puts Four Tech Moguls on Trial in October Movie Pileup
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Guest: Matthew Cassinelli

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Hands-On AI: Hands-On AI Cuts Through Hype and Doom

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:49:00 PDT

Depending on who you ask, AI is either going to save the world or end it. Mikah Sargent has a different take: it's a tool, and what matters is what you do with it. Every week on Hands-On AI, Mikah tests the tools everyone's talking about and tells you the truth — what's worth your time, what isn't, and what's actually going on under the hood.

Hands-On AI launches Thursday, October 1. Subscribe at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ai

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Hands-On Tech 283: Is Airplane Mode Necessary?

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:39:00 PDT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Gene's question about whether airplane mode still serves a real engineering purpose in 2026 and what the smartest phone setup is for flying.

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Tech News Weekly 453: Scammers Cash In on GTA 6

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:19:00 PDT

Apple enters the John Ternus era as he becomes CEO ahead of the anticipated iPhone event, a climate scientist exposes the real energy costs of AI use, a bezel-free concept phone debuts at IFA, and Malwarebytes warns GTA fans about dangerous fake "GTA 6 Extended Look" downloads.

Apple kicks off the John Ternus era as CEO, just ahead of a much-anticipated iPhone event—facing challenges in AI, manufacturing, regulation, and the ever-present rumor of a foldable iPhone.
A climate scientist's 8-week experiment spotlights how much energy AI actually burns, showing prompt-based measurements miss the real environmental impact of today's intensive tools.
Tecno unveils Bezelless - a bezel-less concept phone at IFA, as anticipation builds for Apple's rumored border-free iPhone.
Chris Fistonich from Malwarebytes joins to warn about fake GTA 6 sites delivering info-stealing malware to unsuspecting gamers.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guest: Chris Fistonich

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