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Many of us have visited the various displays of space shuttles around the US, and it's always a spectacular sight. The shuttle orbiter was huge, and seeing in any configuration is inspirational. Notably, the California Science Center is completing a display of the Endeavor in a launch configuration…

AI created, human edited. Amazon is poised to unveil a significant overhaul of its Alexa virtual assistant, incorporating advanced AI capabilities to create a more personalized and conversational experience. According to reporting by Caroline O'Donovan of The Washington Post, discussed on …

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard show viewers the powerful photo and video editing capabilities available on iOS and iPadOS devices. They explore both built-in editing features and third-party applications that can enhance one's photo editing experience.Built…

We all know you must carry breathable air and drinkable water with you into space... but when traveling to Mars, how can you ensure your life support system will keep working all the way there and beyond? Technology is fallible, and when talking about life support—breathable air, temperature…

AI-created, human-edited.Have you ever experienced the eerie phenomenon of your TV turning itself on after a brief power outage? You're not alone! In the latest episode of the Hands-On Tech podcast, host Mikah Sargent unravels this mystery for listener Richard, who owns a TCL TV that…

AI-created, human-finagled. One year after its launch, the Apple Vision Pro remains an intriguing but challenging product. Tech experts agree that while it represents an impressive piece of hardware with significant potential, several critical barriers remain in its path to widespread adoption…

AI-created, human-edited.In a move that's raised eyebrows across the tech and aviation communities, DJI has made a significant change to its drone firmware by removing automatic restrictions on flying into previously designated no-fly zones. The recent Security Now podcast discussion highlighted…

AI-Generated. Human edited.Microsoft recently held an Xbox business update to address concerns over its gaming strategy. Hosts Paul Thurrott and Leo Laporte discussed the implications on a recent Windows Weekly podcast. While Xbox faces stiff competition from Sony's PlayStation, Microsoft is…

AI written, human edited.In a recent episode of Security Now, hosted by Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte, the show delved into the much-talked-about GoFetch flaw, which has been causing a stir in the tech world. The flaw, discovered by a group of researchers, revolves around a performance optimization…

AI created, human edited.The Microsoft Store has come a long way since its rocky beginnings as the Windows Store in Windows 8. In a recent episode of the Hands-On Windows podcast, host Paul Thurrott revisits this often-overlooked feature of Windows 11, highlighting its significant…

AI created, human edited. On This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik sat down with Dr. Elsayed Talaat, the newly appointed President and CEO of Universities Space Research Association (USRA). With an impressive background in atmospheric and space sciences, Dr. Talaat…

Daniel Kahneman, Who Plumbed the Psychology of Economics, Dies at 90Andrew Huberman's Mechanisms of ControlBill Maher to Launch Podcast NetworkVinyl records outsell CDs for the second year runningAI news that's fit to printHow Google uses AI to improve global flood forecastingElon Musk requires …

In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other…

We've all heard of it, and some of us have seen the Netflix comedy series, but what exactly is the U.S. Space Force, and what do they do? We invited Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna to the podcast to discuss the founding of Space Force, what they are charged with overseeing,…

Unlock the power of your voice with macOS dictation! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to transform your spoken words into written text anywhere on your Mac, complete with punctuation commands, formatting tricks, and even emoji support. This comprehensive guide walks you through enabling the feature…

Net Casts you love from people you trust.  This is Twit! Bandwidth for Know How is brought to you by Cachefly.com. This episode of Know How is brought to you by Smart things.  Smart Things lets you control and monitor your home from anywhere in world using your smart phone. …

In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products.Microsoft acquires Activision…

On this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Paul, and Richard dive deep into the latest OpenAI/Microsoft partnership drama involving Sam Altman's position. They also discuss upcoming EU regulations and their impact on Microsoft products, evaluate NVIDIA's record-breaking Q3 earnings, and reminisce…

AI-created, human-edited.In a candid discussion, tech veterans Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell dissected the aftermath of Build 2024, revealing a series of missteps that strained Microsoft's relationships with key partners.According to Thurrott, the event was heavily skewed towards…

Created with AI, edited by humansAs Apple enthusiasts eagerly await the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, speculation is rife about what the tech giant will unveil—in a recent episode of MacBreak Weekly, hosted by Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell shared their…

AI-created, human-edited.The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is like tech's crystal ball, offering a glimpse into the future through new products and prototypes. The TWiT podcast network recently recapped CES 2024's highlights and lowlights, touching on everything from quirky crowd…

AI-created, human-edited.In the latest episode of MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and guest Mikah Sargent discussed Microsoft's newly announced Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite X chips with integrated AI processing capabilities. The panelists weighed in…

AI created, human edited. In a recent episode of Windows Weekly, hosts Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell dove into an unexpected topic: the surprising gaming capabilities of budget AMD laptops. The discussion centered around Paul Thurrott's experience with a…

AI created, human edited.  In the latest episode of This Week in Space, host Rod Pyle and guest co-host Isaac Arthur are joined by Dale Skran, COO and Senior VP of the National Space Society, to discuss the recent book "A City on Mars" by Kelly and Zack Wienersmith. The book…

AI-written, human-edited.In the latest episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Isaac Arthur sit down with Evan Jensen, Vice President of Strategic Research and Development at ICON, to discuss the company's groundbreaking work in 3D printing for construction and its potential applications…

AI-created, human-reviewed.As Apple prepares for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9th to 13th, the tech giant finds itself at a critical juncture. This year's event promises to be one of the most anticipatory and potentially transformative conferences in recent memory,…

If you've ever wondered what the view from the International Space Station might look like in real-time, this is your episode. Or if you just want to know more about who's up there and what's going on at the ISS on a particular day, this is it. Liam Kennedy, the one and only Space TV Director, is…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show 0:00:00 - Leo LaporteIt's time for security. Now Steve Gibson is here. We have some really interesting things to talk about. An…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Leo Laporte (00:00:00):It's time for Windows, wink Weekly. Paul Thora, Richard Campbell are here. And the big story, of course, victory…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Leo Laporte (00:00:00):It's time for security Now. Steve Gibson is here lots to talk about. A DDoS attack against Mastodon. Steve's take…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show. Leo Laporte (00:00:00):It's time for Security Now this week, a new zero day in Chrome and apples OS and a recommendation from the…

Microsoft/FTC hearings reveal numerous details about the Xbox businessThe FTC’s economist could not explain how the acquisition would actually harm competitionThe FTC bungled its questioning of Phil Spencer so badly that he had to explain how mergers work to the agency.Microsoft decided to pursue…

AI-created, human-edited.This Week in Google recently featured an intriguing discussion around misinformation expert Joan Donovan, who made waves recently by accusing her former employer, Harvard Kennedy School, of firing her to appease Facebook donors after she obtained damaging internal documents…

AI-generated, human-edited. In a fascinating and disturbing segment on Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte exposed the inner workings of a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by Russian state-sponsored hacking group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear. Using an exploit…

On Halloween, the last day of October, Microsoft delayed Recall again. It was supposed to preview in October, this is the third delay. No clear reason why. December now, supposedly. Plus, Paul gives an earnings recap that he didn't get to dive into much last week.WindowsNew 24H2 bugMore features…

On Windows Weekly, Moment 5 has arrived as a Preview Update, Windows 10 gets a preview update, and Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6 for Business at a digital event. Designer and Copilot are coming to the Microsoft 365 mobile app. Would Microsoft develop a Windows-based…

On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we’ll soon have answers to the questions…

AI written, human edited. On the latest episode of Security Now, hosts Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte delved into a contentious issue that pits privacy advocates against policymakers – the European Union's proposed legislation to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.The crux of the…

We’re one week into the Copilot+ PC, and the feedback is positive with caution! Key takeaways so far: Much improved performance and reliability, AI features mostly stink, but there is still uncertainty each time you install/do anything.Windows 11Week D arrives with preview updates for Windows 11…

AI created, human edited. In the latest episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive deep into the current state of the US space program with special guest Greg Autry, author of "Red Moon Rising." Autry, a former NASA transition team member and current…

AI created, human edited.  In the latest episode of the MacBreak Weekly podcast, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell provided a deep dive into Apple's Q3 2024 earnings report. The discussion highlighted both the challenges and the bright spots…

AI created, human edited. Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade to its popular PlayStation 5 console. In a recent episode of Tech News Weekly, host Mikah Sargent spoke with Kyle Orland from Ars Technica to break down what this new hardware means for…

AI-generated, human spot cleaned. In an enthralling episode of This Week in Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik embark on a captivating journey with Scott Tibbitts, a visionary space entrepreneur who transformed a $7 invention into a thriving space company. Tibbitts' newly released memoir, …

Microsoft's FY23 Q4, Zenbleed vulnerability, Nearby Share for WindowsMicrosoft EarningsMicrosoft had another blockbuster quarter. What else is new?Fiscal quarter: a net income of $20.1 billion on revenues of $56.2 billion. Those figures represent year-over-year (YOY) gains of 20 percent and 8…

AI generated, human edited. As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt every corner of the internet, the Wikimedia Foundation is carving a unique path—one that puts people at the center. On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent spoke with Leila Zia, Head of Research at the Wikimedia…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.Lou Maresca (00:00:00):On this week weekend Enterprise Tech, we have Mr. Curtis Franklin back on the show with me today. People are…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Doc SearlsThis is Philos Weekly. I'm Doc Searles and this week Jonathan Bennett and I talk with Frank Karlocek of Next Cloud…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Rod PyleOn this episode of this Week in Space, it's time to talk Archeoastronomy and Planetaria with the Wizard of Griffith…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show.0:00:00 - Mikah SargentComing up on Tech News Weekly. I, Mikah Sargent, am joined by Amanda Silberling of Tech Crunch, and we've got some…

Please be advised this transcript is AI-generated and may not be word for word. Time codes refer to the approximate times in the ad-supported version of the show00:00 - Jonathan Bennett (Host)Hey, this week we talk about Thwep D on the Raspberry Pi. We get caught up on what's going on with Curl…