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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Fred asks Mikah for advice on how to get his USB webcam to work seamlessly when switching between his MacBook Pro and his Windows laptop on a shared monitor setup. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit shopify.com/hot

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! IKEA's smart home products are not quite there yet. NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 5 at GTC 2026 and faced backlash from within the gaming community. A powerful iPhone-hacking technique has been discovered to take over devices running iOS 18. And some updates on the probes into Tesla's and hands-free driving systems. Jennifer shares her experience using IKEA's newest smart home products utilizing the Matter-over-Thread protocol, expressing her concerns and frustrations with trying to connect them to any smart home platform. Mikah talks about Nvidia's DLSS 5 that was unveiled at GTC 2026, and the criticism & memes it has faced since its unveiling. Andy Greenberg of WIRED joins the show to talk about a tool that has been discovered, called DarkSword, that can hack into millions of iPhones running iOS 18. And Mikah chats about hands-free driving technology in vehicles and NHTSA's probe into Tesla and Ford's hands-free driving systems. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Andy Greenberg Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit hipebl.ai

What if logging in didn't mean juggling passwords and SMS codes? This episode demonstrates how Apple's Passwords app could make passkeys your new security upgrade and what may help protect your digital life. Understanding and setting up two-factor authentication codes in Passwords How to scan and autofill TOTP codes on macOS and iOS Best practices for migrating 2FA codes from other authenticator apps Passkeys setup, security benefits, and workflow Passkey vs. password: what to expect when logging in Apple security recommendations: flagged, reused, weak, and leaked passwords Prioritizing which flagged passwords to fix first Homework: add verification codes, create a passkey, and fix at-risk accounts Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Tired of notification overload, mystery badges, and apps that refuse to play nice? Rosemary and Mikah peel back the layers to reveal how to finally take charge of your alerts, your way. See the deeper controls, clever tricks, and more useful features that ca• Mastering iOS notification settings and privacy controls! Fine-tuning app notifications: swipes, options, and in-app settings iOS notification types: lock screen, banners, badges, and previews Customizing notification display: stack, list, and count views Exploring Apple Intelligence notification features and Siri Suggestions Scheduled Notification Summaries: batch alerts for less disruption Changing notification delivery on the fly News: Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with new H2 chip and features Shortcuts Corner: Removing unwanted bullets from reminders App Caps: NeatPass and Spigen Classic LS accessory cases. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah walks David through how to troubleshoot and set up a dual-boot system with Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate SSDs. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Dan Moren of SixColors joins Mikah Sargent again on Tech News Weekly! Grammarly is facing a class action lawsuit over its AI "Expert Review" feature. Live Nation's settlement with the DOJ does very little. A recap of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. And China is obsessed with OpenClaw AI. Dan talks about a class-action lawsuit brought against Grammarly and its company, Superhuman, over its AI "Expert Review" feature that offered editing suggestions as if they came from various authors and academics, without their consent. Mikah, and many others, are perplexed at the DOJ's settlement with Live Nation Entertainment and what little Live Nation had to concede as part of the settlement. Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET stops by to share her experience at MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona and what she and her CNET colleagues saw there. And Mikah shares about China's obsession with the OpenClaw AI craze and how users are utilizing the AI agent. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Guest: Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT zscaler.com/security hipebl.ai

Apple's standalone Passwords app gives Keychain a proper home! Ready to clean up your secure digital life? This episode walks you through using Apple's Passwords app to spot weak logins, organize old accounts, and take control of your online security with tools already built into your devices. Quick history: Keychain to iCloud Keychain to Passwords app How to access the Passwords app on iPadOS, iOS, and macOS Passwords app interface tour: categories, search, and shared groups What autofill and notifications options you can enable in Passwords Exploring the main categories: All, Passkeys, Codes, Wi-Fi, Security, Deleted Viewing, editing, and sharing individual logins in the Passwords app Manually adding, updating, or deleting passwords and usernames Using search and sort to find and organize your saved logins How autofill password suggestions work in Safari and system settings Tweaking autofill and 3rd-party password manager integration Homework: review and clean up your Passwords app before next episode Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Apple's new iPad Air M4 gets the spotlight as Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down real-world performance jumps, discuss who actually needs all that power, and debate its role in the iPad family. If you're eyeing a tablet upgrade or wondering what sets the Air apart, this conversation cuts through the specs. Apple unveils iPad Air M4: features, pricing, and lineup placement iPad Air M4 specs, performance leap, and real-world use cases Pro vs. Air vs. standard iPad: who should buy what Apple intelligence, battery life, and new wireless connectivity in iPads Student, family, and retiree use cases: choosing the right iPad Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard elevate iPad Air versatility News: Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are Apple's new monitor announcements App Caps: Power Wash Simulator on Apple Arcade and a spring cleaning cable organization hack Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Wayne understand why iPhone photos appear invisible or fail to copy when transferred to a Windows PC, and walks through the best methods to fix it. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Dan Moren of SixColors joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple announced a whole new slew of products throughout the week, including the new MacBook Neo! A look into how Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses collect data. And how Google's new proposed system for apps could change the App Store game. Dan and Mikah discuss the slew of new products Apple announced this week: the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, M5 MacBook Pro, and the new MacBook Neo. Mikah talks about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and how overseas workers are reviewing the data collected from the glasses, and how these workers are being exposed to deeply private video footage. And Leah Nylen, Antitrust Reporter for Bloomberg, joins the show to talk about Google's new system for apps on its Android phones to allow easier access for rivals as a result of the settlement between Google and Epic Games and fines in the EU as a result of the Digital Markets Act. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Guest: Leah Nylen Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai outsystems.com/twit trustedtech.team/twit365

Ready for an iPhone security audit? This episode is your personal walkthrough to reclaiming control, explaining not just what each privacy setting does but why changing them actually matters. Discover how hidden iOS settings let you outsmart sneaky trackers that follow you across apps, home networks, and even your own calendar. App permissions: location, tracking, calendars, contacts, health, photos Restricting calendar and photo access for better privacy App access to files, folders, focus modes, and health data Managing smart home and Apple Music permissions Third-party browser passkeys and selective photo sharing Apps controlling reminders and using Apple Wallet features Peripheral and Bluetooth permissions to limit device profiling Camera, microphone, and local network access by apps Motion, fitness, and nearby device tracking permissions Research and sensor data sharing for studies and health Speech recognition and journaling suggestions using device activity Viewing and managing blocked contacts and sharing via Safety Check Safety Check's emergency resets and granular access control Sensitive content warnings for nudity in photos or videos Sharing analytics with Apple and app developers (opt-in controls) Reviewing app transparency logs and network activity reports Accessory connection permissions and security update automation Stolen Device Protection and Lockdown Mode explained Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

Apple's iPhone 17e doubles its base storage while keeping the price steady, but did it finally nail the "budget" iPhone formula? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard weigh in on what the new release gets right and where it cuts corners. Apple launches iPhone 17e with double entry storage, keeps $599 price First impressions of 17e's new color options and matte finish Who should buy the iPhone 17e? Performance upgrades: A19 chip, Apple Intelligence, and battery life Single camera design debate: Is one lens enough? MagSafe finally comes to the e-series iPhone 17e brings a full suite of Apple safety features Trade-in deals and accessories with the new iPhone 17e Who shouldn't buy the Pro — making the case for the 17e News: Apple introduces M5 Pro/Max chips and new MacBook models App Caps: Spigen retro strap (affiliate) and abxylute M4 controller Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/ios

Can Microsoft's push for cloud PCs and AI-powered agents redefine where and how we work? If you keep to the defaults, Windows 11 is secure. Copilot+ PC is even more secure. But you can take additional steps to secure it either way, and you should. Plus, Paul's been trying to play different types of games, and Resident Evil Requiem is better (in his opinion) than Silent Hill f and Silent Hill 2 remake... if you want a horror game. Also, there's a cheaper new Audible plan thanks to Spotify! Windows 11 Shenanigans? If you use a third-party AI client in Edge Canary... you will not be amused. Bitwarden (TWiT sponsor) is (possibly the 1st?) third-party password manager to support passkey sign-ins on Windows 11 New Canary, Dev, and Beta builds last Friday- Canary is more of the same, Dev/Beta get shared audio improvements, narrator improvements, new IT policies ASUS and Dell will soon sell Windows 365 Cloud PCs Google is moving Chrome to a two-week dev schedule. Should we assume Microsoft will follow suit with Edge? Dell is up 39 percent, but because of AI servers not PCs NVIDIA revenues up 73 percent to $68.1 billion AI/dev OpenAI closes $110 billion funding round as the AI circle jerk continues Microsoft brings Copilot Tasks to consumer Copilot Google introduces AppFunctions for Android, it's way to make mobile apps work like MCP (be semantic), similar to what Microsoft is doing in Windows Windows App Development CLI updated to 0.02 with Store CLI integration and .NET project support Build 2026 is in San Francisco, as expected, but in June - overlap with WWDC? Xbox and gaming Here come the first Game Pass titles of March Microsoft highlights some indie games to consider Xbox ROG Ally gets AI-based game recaps Legion Go Fold is the star of the new PCs at MWC Sony might be backtracking on its PC games plans Developing: Epic/Google settlement was approved Tips & picks App pick of the week: Resident Evil Requiem Tip of the week: Secure your Windows 11 PC RunAs Radio this week: Hiring in 2026 with Suzi Edwards-Alexander Brown liquor pick of the week: St. Augustine Florida Straight Bourbon Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Mike with how he can have Google read his text messages aloud while using Google Maps and how to allow hands-free replies while driving. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/hot

Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A look into a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech. How AI is impacting learning for kids in schools. Samsung touts a new privacy feature for its latest phones. And Apple is ramping up its new product releases as it catches up in the AI race. Emily talks about her time at the FBI and a program that trains dogs to detect hidden tech. Mikah chats about an agentic AI that was developed to attend lectures and do homework for you, delving into the conversation about AI's impact on a child's learning development. Jason Howell of Android Faithful joins the show to talk about everything announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event that happened in San Francisco, including Samsung's new Privacy Display feature. And Mikah talks about Mark Gurman's look into the work Apple is ramping up on as it works to catch up in the AI era of tech. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini Guest: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit hipebl.ai

Tired of losing your place online when moving between Apple devices? Hands-On Apple shows you how syncing Safari tabs can keep your workflow as smooth as your tech. Juggle dozens of tabs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad without missing a beat! Setting up "Saved to iCloud" across Apple devices Using Safari Tab Groups for task-specific browsing synchronization Accessing and managing open Safari tabs with iCloud Tabs Troubleshooting iCloud Tabs sync issues and solutions Quick tips for customizing the Safari start page for cross-device workflow Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Hosts Mikah and Dan are revealing the off-the-radar apps they actually use and the creative ways they make Apple devices work smarter every day. Find out which overlooked tools help them (and maybe you) solve real-life digital annoyances. Spotlight on Ivory by Tapbots as a top Mastodon client NeatPass: Creating Apple Wallet passes from PDFs on-device Screens app enables remote access and control across devices Dice by PCalc delivers customizable, fun dice-rolling features Television Time helps users track shows, episodes, and release dates News: Apple's rumored special event and speculation on possible product launches Feedback: Apple Creator Studio subscription benefits App Cap segment: Belkin AirPods Cleaning Kit for device maintenance, and the Zephy app for identifying overhead airplanes in real time Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah guides Bob with some ways to streamline his process of scanning his physical recipe cards into importable files for his recipe manager app. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/hot

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon's Ring product had a Super Bowl ad that generated a lot of discussion and backlash following its debut. A look inside Lego's Smart Brick technology. And NASA's Perseverance rover completed its first-ever drive fully planned by AI. Jennifer talks about Amazon Ring's Super Bowl commercial that sparked a lot of backlash, which showcases its AI-powered Search Party feature, with concerns that it could be used as a means of a mass networked surveillance system. Mikah is fascinated by the dive into Lego's new Smart Brick technology. And Tariq Malik of Space.com and This Week in Space joins the show to talk about NASA's Perseverance rover, which completed its first drive planned by AI, and how the technology's use compares to a human-planned drive. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zscaler.com/security

Think saving webpages is just about hitting Print? Before you waste time on clunky printouts, learn how Safari's built-in options can actually preserve entire sites! Export as PDF versus Print dialog Saving web pages as images, HTML, or Safari web archive files When to use PDF, HTML, PNG, or Web Archive for web page storage File size differences and optimal formats for offline web saving The best ways to keep web content on macOS Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Classic board games or digital apps? The hosts dive into what happens when you bring iPhone party games to a crowd, including the upside of phone-based play. This episode spotlights iOS and iPadOS party games that transform your device into a social machine for in-person gatherings. Discussing Hits and Misses: Jackbox, Heads Up, and classic charades Asymmetrical gameplay magic: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Cooperative chaos with Spaceteam and local multiplayer tech Wavelength: Mind-reading board game turns into a must-try app Gogogo! is a new party game that mixes physical and mobile play New: Apple Podcasts video updates—streaming, HLS, and YouTube competition Feedback: Why can't you view Siri request history? App Caps: Classic Mac iPhone case from Spigen and a pro-level podcast editing with Ferrite Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system. Send in your questions to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verification process that sparked privacy concerns among users. And the Virtual Boy is back? Amanda talks about an AI-powered dating app that was developed by a Stanford graduate and how dating for young adults is becoming more driven by tech. Mikah talks about the social media addiction trial and comments made by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri. Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show to talk about Discord's age verification mandate that has sparked huge user privacy concerns, especially following a data breach the company suffered last year. And Scott Stein of CNET stops by to share his thoughts and time with Nintendo's revival of Virtual Boy as a replica accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling Guests: Emma Roth and Scott Stein Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai bitwarden.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT

The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think. Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required How to prepare your devices and household for the update Steps to manually update the Apple Home system Overview of post-update Home app features and settings Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more Matter accessories and updated connected services explained Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

If you thought Safari extensions were just for desktop power users, this episode demonstrates the game-changing tools and side hustles available right on your iPhone! Managing Safari extensions on iOS: Settings, permissions, and cross-device syncing Efficiently disabling and enabling Safari extensions using the webpage menu Privacy concerns when installing Safari extensions and reviewing permissions Favorite Safari extensions: Wipr 2 for ad blocking Noir extension for customizable dark mode and theme creation in Safari StopTheMadness Pro fixes annoying web behaviors and context menu issues Keyword Search adds custom search shortcuts for Amazon, Apple Support, Google Drive Amplosion redirects Google AMP pages to original sources; Achoo inspects page HTML Pipifier makes web video picture-in-picture; reliability compared to other solutions App Caps: Picks include Xteink X4 e-ink reader and Fullscreen Clock for timers Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and can be automated as well. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/hot

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone. Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far. Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that allow one to access pirated content that mirrors live TV. Mikah and Abrar chat about Moltbook, a new social media platform that is just for AI bots. And Mikah shares how Apple's Lockdown Mode helped a Washington Post reporter stop the FBI from accessing their seized iPhone. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hoxhunt.com/securitynow preview.modulate.ai zscaler.com/security

Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins. How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad Using gestures for multitasking and productivity Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $ 2.75 million. And new tech spec leaks of Apple's potential iPhone Fold hit the web! Apple's record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like?. Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world. Apple's historic quarter doesn't change the need for AI reckoning. Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options. Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent speech'. Apple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camera app isn't going anywhere. Apple to soon take up to 30% cut from all Patreon creators in iOS app. Apple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations. Continuity Camera lands Apple in legal trouble for 'Sherlocking' Camo. Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $2.75M. Very first Apple check & early Apple-1 motherboard sold for $5 million combined. New iPhone Fold specs revealed, including design, cameras, more. Report: Apple 'exploring' clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model. New MacBook Pro release date: Here's when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debut. Agentic coding comes to Xcode. Auto-resizing columns in Finder. iOS 26's Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache. Apple Maps gets a 'Drops of God' wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita. Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature. Today's Apple TV press day. New 'Humans of Apple TV' video debuts, watch it here. Apple TV launches F1 programming in app ahead of season kickoff. Two years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision Pro. More Accessibility for Winter Olympics. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: Transit App Leo's Picks: AppleUnsold and Bugs Apple Loves Andy's Pick: ReelGood Mikah's Pick: Picky Pad Hosts: Leo Laporte and Andy Ihnatko Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show at hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: NetSuite.com/hot

Jacob Ward joins the show this week! Big Tech is brewing up a battle for your kids. Scientists are using AI to identify dinosaur footprints. Looking into Apple's Creator Studio. And TikTok USDS blames Sunday's outages on a power outage. Jacob Ward talks about recently released documents in lawsuits against big tech that showcase how social media companies are aggressively recruiting teens to their platforms. Mikah Sargent gets very excited about scientists using AI in identifying dinosaur footprints. Dan Moren of SixColors stops by to talk about the Apple Creator Studio collection that makes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and other creative apps available for users for a single subscription. And Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show to talk about the outage the US side of TikTok suffered earlier this week following the finalization of the new TikTok USDS Joint Venture. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward Guests: Dan Moren and Emma Roth Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zscaler.com/security

With ChatGPT now tapping into Apple Health, sharing your personal metrics is easier (and riskier) than ever. Find out how to quickly spot and stop unnecessary data sharing before your most sensitive info lands in unexpected hands. Auditing apps accessing your Apple health data on iOS Managing health data sharing with Apple's Fitness app Customizing third-party app access to health info Reviewing and limiting individual health data categories for third-party apps Checking what data third-party apps have written to the Health app Identifying and managing health data from uninstalled apps Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini dive into some of tech's strangest new challenges: AI wearables causing psychological meltdowns, mobile games turning to casino-style tactics, and a viral EMF theory targeting NFL injuries. Get fresh perspectives on tech's impact from mental health to big-money gaming, plus a skeptical look at conspiracy theories in sports. Meta AI Glasses & Mental Health: Emily discusses the case of a tech exec whose constant use of AI glasses led to financial trouble and delusions, highlighting unseen risks of wearable AI. Gaming Industry's VIP Secrets: Mikah digs into how mobile games reward and track their top spenders with perks and personal attention, raising questions about ethics and addiction. 49ers EMF Injury Conspiracies: Mikah breaks down the sudden popularity of blaming football injuries on electromagnetic fields, with experts pushing back against the science behind the claims. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew. Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users Student and educator benefits Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show, or if there are any products you'd like him to review. hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game? Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention. Mikah warns us about patching your wireless audio devices, as a new vulnerability was discovered that leaves devices open for others to eavesdrop on your conversations. And Kerry Wan of ZDNet joins the show to share his experience watching a NBA game within Apple's Vision Pro. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guest: Kerry Wan Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit

Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. • Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth • How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS • Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac • Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac • Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents • Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits • Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac • Real-Time Edits and Markup Sync Between iPad and Mac • Using iPhone as a Mac Webcam and Importing Media Across Devices Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner. Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers one of the more common problems that plagues Apple Watch users: how can you fix an Apple Watch streak that was broken? Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit