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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle.This week the panel focuses on two major hands-on topics. Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden share their first impressions of Apple's new MacBook Neo, including real-world testing, performance surprises, and how it could disrupt the entry-level laptop market. Dave also gives his hands-on impressions of the new iPhone 17e, discussing MagSafe's return, display improvements, and why it could be a strong entry-level iPhone. The group also touches on the latest Apple beta updates, Vision Pro airline etiquette, Apple's upcoming 50-year anniversary, and MacStock news. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In this episode, Dave Ginsburg is joined by a full panel of Apple experts including Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden. The group dives into the latest Apple news and beta updates including visionOS 26.4 beta 4, iOS 26.4, and other platform updates. They also spend significant time discussing the newly released MacBook Neo, Apple's surprise entry-level Mac that is already shaking up the PC and Chromebook market. The panel explores how the MacBook Neo performs in real-world scenarios, including video encoding tests and education-focused use cases. Early impressions suggest Apple may have dramatically changed the budget laptop landscape. The discussion also touches on how competitors like ASUS are already reacting to the Neo's disruptive price point and performance. Vision Pro remains part of the conversation as the group discusses new features in the latest visionOS beta and a curious real-world incident where a passenger was asked to remove their Vision Pro during a flight. The panel debates airline rules, passenger etiquette, and how spatial computing devices fit into public environments. One of the biggest topics this week is Apple's newly released MacBook Neo, and both Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden share their early hands-on impressions. Marty puts the machine through a real-world test by converting a 4K video project to 1080p in Final Cut Pro, revealing performance that surprised even seasoned Mac users. Eric also shares his experience using the Neo alongside Apple Vision Pro in a coffee shop workflow, highlighting how the device works well as a lightweight entry point into the Mac ecosystem. Dave also shares his first impressions of the new iPhone 17e, which he recently picked up through a carrier upgrade. He talks about the improvements over the previous model, including the return of MagSafe, a better display, and increased base storage. While positioned as Apple's entry-level iPhone, Dave explains why it may be an excellent option for many users looking for a capable iPhone without stepping up to the higher-priced Pro models. Other topics include Apple continuing security updates for older devices, new Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball announcements, and reflections on Apple's upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. The group also shares personal stories about the Macs that meant the most to them over the years. Finally, the team wraps up with exciting news about MacStock X, where several panelists will be speaking, and encourages listeners to join the Apple community event. Topics and Links   In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  visionOS 26.4 Beta 3 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation Apple Vision Pro user learns the hard way that flight attendants have the final say Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 4 Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones - MacRumors In Touch With Mac this week Fourth macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers [Update: Public Beta Available] Zoom on Rosetta? Marty and Eric both have Macbook Neo. They give their first impressions. PSA: Neo won't work with some MacBook USB-C hubs Apple Releases macOS 26.3.2 Update for MacBook Neo Only for Neo MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape MacBook Neo's Keyboard Can Be Replaced Individually MacBook Neo's AppleCare+ Repair Fees Are Lower Than All Other Macs Dave has the new M5 MBA and MBP M5 Pro (Marty got his M5Max today) as of today. Apple Store visit and Neo. Other Topics Dave has the iPhone 17e and gives first impressions after trading in the 16e iPhone 17e Hands-On: What's New and What's Not - MacRumors News Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV on March 27 for 2026 MLB Season Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different CHM Live | Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different   Announcementsst Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Its official! Dave is speaking for a 10th consecutive year!! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Beta-blocker in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a head-to-head apixaban vs rivaroxaban RCT, diltiazem vs metoprolol combined with DOAC, and the accuracy of smart watches for AF are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback EMPATICC trial https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/47/9/1034/8242490 II Beta-blocker in Non-obstructive HCM BB vs Calcium Channel Blocker in Non-obstructive HCM https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.11.028 RCT of Metoprolol in Patients With Obstructive HCM https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2021.07.065 III Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban for Bleeding Risk COBRRA Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2510703 AMPLIFY Trial (Apixaban) https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1302507 EINSTEIN Trial (Rivaroxaban) https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1007903 IV Diltiazem vs Metoprolol When Combined with DOAC Risk for Bleeding in AF Patients Using Apixaban or Rivaroxaban With Diltiazem https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-01408 V Actual Clinical Use of Smart Watches CIRCA-DOSE Original Trial https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.042622 Wearable Smartwatches for AF Detection After Ablation https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euaf280 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/594 http://relay.fm/connected/594 Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In 594 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos *(MacBooks Neo?)* and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos *(MacBooks Neo?)* and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. clean 4168 Subtitle: The Jeremies (March 2026)Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos (MacBooks Neo?) and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Copland Supply: Get 10% off your Cloth Pro Max. Links and Show Notes: (Welcome to the age of SUPER TITLES.) Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 26.4's new setting lets you disable another Liquid Glass effect - 9to5Mac Satechi's new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad | The Verge Podcast Duration Calculator Apple is on TikTok, Posting Unhinged Videos About the MacBook Neo - 512 Pixels More on Lil Finder Guy - 512 Pixels Hello Apple – Instagram 50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple Tim Cook, on 50 Years of Apple - 512 Pixels Upgrade #606: Photogenic Lemon - Relay MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors Macbook Neo Review: Better than you Think! - MKBHD - YouTube MacBook Neo: Can It Handle Pro Apps? - Tyler Stalman - YouTube In Praise Of Sticky Friction - Kotaku First Look: New Apple Emojis in iOS 26.4 Beta 4 – Emojipedia BasicAppleGuy: The Distorted Face Emoji - Mastodon Free Willy (1993) - IMDb Express Transit – Global Public Transport Payment Guide @expresstransitdotcom – Instagram Widgetsmith - ✨Let Your Wallpaper Shine Through✨ Apple's Big Neo Week - MacStories

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksCache Concurrency Limiting in Laravel 12.53.0Boost Guidelines & Skills Added in Inertia v2.3.16Livewire v4.2.0 Released with Security Hardening and Laravel 13 SupportFilament v5.3.0 Released with Deferred Tab Badges and Column Manager ImprovementsChief: Run Claude Code on Large Projects with Task-Based WorkflowsBlaze: An Optimized Blade Template Compiler for LaravelStop Failing APIs from Killing Your Queue — Fuse for LaravelFilament turns five in style!Laravel Launches an Open Directory of AI Agent Skills for Laravel and PHPFilament through the yearsWard: A Security Scanner for LaravelPolyscope Is an Ai-First Dev Environment for Orchestrating AgentsThe Inertia v3 Beta is HereKit: An Opinionated API Starter Kit for LaravelServe Markdown Versions of Your Laravel Pages to AI Agents

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/connected/594 http://relay.fm/connected/594 Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos *(MacBooks Neo?)* and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos *(MacBooks Neo?)* and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. clean 4168 Subtitle: The Jeremies (March 2026)Stephen and Federico have MacBook Neos (MacBooks Neo?) and share their impressions as Myke restrains himself from making a purchase. The guys explore the new set of emoji coming with iOS 26.4 via a round of The Jeremies, and try to enjoy Apple at 50. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. New users get $100 in Sentry credits with code connected26. Copland Supply: Get 10% off your Cloth Pro Max. Links and Show Notes: (Welcome to the age of SUPER TITLES.) Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback iOS 26.4's new setting lets you disable another Liquid Glass effect - 9to5Mac Satechi's new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad | The Verge Podcast Duration Calculator Apple is on TikTok, Posting Unhinged Videos About the MacBook Neo - 512 Pixels More on Lil Finder Guy - 512 Pixels Hello Apple – Instagram 50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple Tim Cook, on 50 Years of Apple - 512 Pixels Upgrade #606: Photogenic Lemon - Relay MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors Macbook Neo Review: Better than you Think! - MKBHD - YouTube MacBook Neo: Can It Handle Pro Apps? - Tyler Stalman - YouTube In Praise Of Sticky Friction - Kotaku First Look: New Apple Emojis in iOS 26.4 Beta 4 – Emojipedia BasicAppleGuy: The Distorted Face Emoji - Mastodon Free Willy (1993) - IMDb Express Transit – Global Public Transport Payment Guide @expresstransitdotcom – Instagram Widgetsmith - ✨Let Your Wallpaper Shine Through✨ Apple's Big Neo Week - MacStories

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In this episode, filmmaker-turned-brand strategist Jake Isham breaks down what authentic storytelling really looks like in business. Jake has worked with over 150 entrepreneurs and brands, including Grant Cardone, Callaway, and 511 Tactical, creating content that's generated over 1 billion views.He shares practical frameworks for translating product features into compelling narratives, why consistency beats perfection every time, and how founders can overcome the fear of being the face of their brand. If you're ready to stop chasing attention and start earning trust through story-driven content, this episode delivers a human-centered approach to building brand authority.Key Takeaways[3:02] - The Trust Formula: People do business with people they know and trust. "Know" is just attention—they need to know you exist. "Trust" comes from showing you understand their problem, can solve it, and have proof you've solved it for others.[4:57] - Features to Benefits: Don't communicate what the feature is—communicate the pain it solves. Look at the "why" behind feature requests in customer comments.[7:10] - Everyone Sucks at First: Being on camera is just a skill that can be learned, like coding. Start with internal videos, get on other people's podcasts, and practice in low-stakes environments.[8:46] - Build Your Personal Brand: Founders like Elon Musk demonstrate that personal brands transfer from company to company. Most SaaS founders don't stay at one company—building that personal brand allows your audience to follow you.[11:45] - Consistency is the Biggest Killer: The biggest problem isn't doing anything wrong—it's being inconsistent or not starting at all. The voice saying "you suck" is usually your own, not others.[13:53] - Commit to 50: Jeff shares his strategy of committing to 50 episodes before deciding whether to continue—pushing past the discomfort to over 380 episodes.[14:26] - Batch Your Content: You can spend half a day per month and get all your content for that month. It doesn't have to be time-intensive if built correctly.[16:38] - Pre-Production is Key: The biggest growth from 1% improvements comes from pre-production—better questions, better guests, better thumbnails, better titles.[19:48] - Just Show Up: Like going to the gym, you just need to show up consistently. Even 20-30 minutes of pushing weight regularly will yield results.[20:06] - Two Years of Daily Content: Jake's brother posted multiple videos daily for two years before one video got 3 million views in 48 hours—proof that consistency compounds.[22:08] - The Dog Video Problem: Jake's dog video got 10 million views and gained him 180,000 followers—but they wanted dog content, not his actual business content. Make sure content aligns with what you want to be known for.[22:49] - Stay in Your Lane: Your SaaS solves one problem—your videos should address that one thing. Don't talk about unrelated topics just because they might go viral.[24:25] - Interest-Based Content Strategy: Start with what you're willing to do consistently. If you hate writing, don't start a blog. If you love podcasts, start there.[27:27] - Long-Form Leverage: Long-form video content is the king right now—easiest mass appeal, can be posted across multiple platforms with no extra work, and can be cut into vertical shorts.[28:30] - You Can't Oversaturate: People who will buy from you will consume content like candy. Those who complain about over-posting aren't your customers anyway.[28:47] - Present the Pain Point Early: Your audience needs to know immediately that your content is relevant to their problem—especially for long-form content where they're investing 10-60+ minutes.[33:42] - Never Add a CTA: A health influencer with 15 million subscribers shared that he's never put a call-to-action for his products and makes "an obscene amount of money"—when he does add CTAs, people actually stop buying.[38:22] - AI is Just a Tool: AI is a tool like the internet or digital cameras. Creativity and imagination are uniquely human—AI learns from people but can't create futures or "the new thing."[40:33] - Build a Feedback Group: Create a small group of peers at similar skill levels to critique each other's content with love. Beta test your content like you would your SaaS.[42:39] - It's Annoyingly Simple: Success isn't about being clever—it's about doing the obvious basic things for long enough.Tweetable Quotes"People do business with people they know and trust. The 'know' is just attention. The 'trust' is showing you understand their problem and can solve it.""Being on camera is just a skill. We all suck at everything when we start. The only way to get good at it is to do it.""By building that personal brand, your audience grows with you as you move from company to company. Most SaaS founders don't live in just one SaaS.""The biggest mistake isn't doing anything wrong—it's being inconsistent or not starting at all.""Content is never perfect. It will be a life of 1% improvements. The same way your SaaS is never done.""Unless you sit there and start coding, the app will not be built. Content is the same—just start.""If this video goes viral and this is the thing I'm known for, am I okay with that? Make sure every piece of content relates to what you want people to know.""Your SaaS doesn't do six things. Your SaaS does one thing—solves one problem. Your videos should address that one thing.""You can't oversaturate your content. The people who will buy from you will consume it like candy.""I've never put a call to action to any of my products, and I make an obscene amount of money. When I do, I actually lose money." - 15M subscriber health influencer"AI learns from people. What only humans are capable of is creativity and imagination. AI will always just put pieces together, but humans create futures.""It's annoyingly simple. Success is not about being clever—it's about doing the obvious basic things for long enough."SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Translate Features into Customer Pain PointsStop listing what your product does. Instead, communicate the specific pain your customers experience and how your feature solves it. When customers request features, they usually tell you why in their comments—that "why" is your marketing message. Example: Instead of "our CRM has date fields," say "Do you struggle to track your first call, shoot date, and release date? Our CRM is built specifically for podcasters."2. Consistency Compounds More Than PerfectionShip your MVP. Release version 1.0. Start your podcast even if episode 1 isn't perfect. The biggest killer of content (and products) is inconsistency or never starting. Like building a SaaS, each iteration improves—but only if you ship. Jake's brother posted multiple videos daily for two years before one went viral with 3 million views. That's 730+ days of "failure" before breakthrough success.3. Build Personal Brand as Portable EquityYour personal brand is the asset that travels with you from company to company. Most SaaS founders build, sell, invest, repeat. Elon Musk's audience followed him from PayPal to Tesla to SpaceX. Being the face of your brand isn't about ego—it's about building transferable authority that multiplies the impact of your next venture.4. Batch Production Eliminates ExcusesFounders are busy, but you can create a month's content in half a day with proper batching. Record 4 podcast episodes in one session. Shoot 20 short-form videos at once. Build content creation into your operating system the same way you build product development sprints. Once it's part of the machine, time stops being the limiting factor.5. Pre-Production Drives 1% GainsThe biggest improvements come before you hit record: better questions, better guest selection, better titles, better thumbnails. Spend 30 minutes thinking through titles instead of 5 minutes. Survey 30 options. This is your "version 10" optimization—but start with version 1. Don't let pre-production planning become a procrastination tool.6. Content-Market Fit Mirrors Product-Market FitIf a video about your dog goes viral and gains 180K followers, but you're building B2B SaaS—you've built the wrong audience. Every piece of content should align with what you want to be known for. If you're building FinTech, talk about the financial space. If you're building for podcasters, talk about podcasting problems. Your content strategy should have the same focus as your product strategy: solve one problem for one audience.Guest Resourcesjake@jakeisham.comhttps://digitalshow.creativemindsofficial.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeisham/https://instagram.com/JakecreativemarketingEpisode SponsorThe...

From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through skepticism and reshaping developer workflows. Plus, hear why lighter Patch Tuesdays are refreshing from time to time! Windows 11 Patch Tuesday's familiar list of updates: Network speed test, Camera tilt and pan controls, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP support for desktop wallpaper, Emoji 16.0, etc. It's been a light year so far for Patch Tuesday features - that's a good thing New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta late last week. Canary is nothing, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection, Drag Tray refinements, File Explorer improvements, and fixes Android 16 QPR3 brings Desktop Mode to Android devices - and a hands-on with Pixel phones and tablets shows the way forward for Android-based laptops later this year Intel has new gaming processors for creators and gamers and they look excellent and are inexpensive AI and dev Copilot Cowork is literally Claude Cowork in Microsoft 365 - "Wave 3" for Microsoft 365 Copilot begins with a lot of agentic features, in private preview at first Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive get big Gemini updates for consumers and Workspace customers Mozilla partners with Anthropic to use AI to find bugs, and it's paying off nicely Visual Studio Code moves to a weekly update schedule The .NET 11 Preview 2 is here Xbox and gaming Microsoft starts talking up next Xbox console! It's called Project Helix and, yes, it will run Windows games New Xbox Mode is on the way Project Helix dev kits to game makers in 2027 Satya Nadella explains why he/Microsoft are "long" on gaming Gaming is a core identity for Microsoft alongside platforms, developers, and knowledge workers Tips and picks Tip of the week: Nostalgia with a purpose App pick of the week: Stardock Clairvoyance RunAs Radio this week: SQL Server in 2026 with Bob Ward Brown liquor pick of the week: Canadian Centennial Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through skepticism and reshaping developer workflows. Plus, hear why lighter Patch Tuesdays are refreshing from time to time! Windows 11 Patch Tuesday's familiar list of updates: Network speed test, Camera tilt and pan controls, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP support for desktop wallpaper, Emoji 16.0, etc. It's been a light year so far for Patch Tuesday features - that's a good thing New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta late last week. Canary is nothing, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection, Drag Tray refinements, File Explorer improvements, and fixes Android 16 QPR3 brings Desktop Mode to Android devices - and a hands-on with Pixel phones and tablets shows the way forward for Android-based laptops later this year Intel has new gaming processors for creators and gamers and they look excellent and are inexpensive AI and dev Copilot Cowork is literally Claude Cowork in Microsoft 365 - "Wave 3" for Microsoft 365 Copilot begins with a lot of agentic features, in private preview at first Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive get big Gemini updates for consumers and Workspace customers Mozilla partners with Anthropic to use AI to find bugs, and it's paying off nicely Visual Studio Code moves to a weekly update schedule The .NET 11 Preview 2 is here Xbox and gaming Microsoft starts talking up next Xbox console! It's called Project Helix and, yes, it will run Windows games New Xbox Mode is on the way Project Helix dev kits to game makers in 2027 Satya Nadella explains why he/Microsoft are "long" on gaming Gaming is a core identity for Microsoft alongside platforms, developers, and knowledge workers Tips and picks Tip of the week: Nostalgia with a purpose App pick of the week: Stardock Clairvoyance RunAs Radio this week: SQL Server in 2026 with Bob Ward Brown liquor pick of the week: Canadian Centennial Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through skepticism and reshaping developer workflows. Plus, hear why lighter Patch Tuesdays are refreshing from time to time! Windows 11 Patch Tuesday's familiar list of updates: Network speed test, Camera tilt and pan controls, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP support for desktop wallpaper, Emoji 16.0, etc. It's been a light year so far for Patch Tuesday features - that's a good thing New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta late last week. Canary is nothing, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection, Drag Tray refinements, File Explorer improvements, and fixes Android 16 QPR3 brings Desktop Mode to Android devices - and a hands-on with Pixel phones and tablets shows the way forward for Android-based laptops later this year Intel has new gaming processors for creators and gamers and they look excellent and are inexpensive AI and dev Copilot Cowork is literally Claude Cowork in Microsoft 365 - "Wave 3" for Microsoft 365 Copilot begins with a lot of agentic features, in private preview at first Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive get big Gemini updates for consumers and Workspace customers Mozilla partners with Anthropic to use AI to find bugs, and it's paying off nicely Visual Studio Code moves to a weekly update schedule The .NET 11 Preview 2 is here Xbox and gaming Microsoft starts talking up next Xbox console! It's called Project Helix and, yes, it will run Windows games New Xbox Mode is on the way Project Helix dev kits to game makers in 2027 Satya Nadella explains why he/Microsoft are "long" on gaming Gaming is a core identity for Microsoft alongside platforms, developers, and knowledge workers Tips and picks Tip of the week: Nostalgia with a purpose App pick of the week: Stardock Clairvoyance RunAs Radio this week: SQL Server in 2026 with Bob Ward Brown liquor pick of the week: Canadian Centennial Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through skepticism and reshaping developer workflows. Plus, hear why lighter Patch Tuesdays are refreshing from time to time! Windows 11 Patch Tuesday's familiar list of updates: Network speed test, Camera tilt and pan controls, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP support for desktop wallpaper, Emoji 16.0, etc. It's been a light year so far for Patch Tuesday features - that's a good thing New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta late last week. Canary is nothing, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection, Drag Tray refinements, File Explorer improvements, and fixes Android 16 QPR3 brings Desktop Mode to Android devices - and a hands-on with Pixel phones and tablets shows the way forward for Android-based laptops later this year Intel has new gaming processors for creators and gamers and they look excellent and are inexpensive AI and dev Copilot Cowork is literally Claude Cowork in Microsoft 365 - "Wave 3" for Microsoft 365 Copilot begins with a lot of agentic features, in private preview at first Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive get big Gemini updates for consumers and Workspace customers Mozilla partners with Anthropic to use AI to find bugs, and it's paying off nicely Visual Studio Code moves to a weekly update schedule The .NET 11 Preview 2 is here Xbox and gaming Microsoft starts talking up next Xbox console! It's called Project Helix and, yes, it will run Windows games New Xbox Mode is on the way Project Helix dev kits to game makers in 2027 Satya Nadella explains why he/Microsoft are "long" on gaming Gaming is a core identity for Microsoft alongside platforms, developers, and knowledge workers Tips and picks Tip of the week: Nostalgia with a purpose App pick of the week: Stardock Clairvoyance RunAs Radio this week: SQL Server in 2026 with Bob Ward Brown liquor pick of the week: Canadian Centennial Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

En el episodio de hoy analizamos las novedades de software con iOS 26.3.1 y la nueva beta de iOS 26.4, además de desgranar la hoja de ruta de hardware de Apple para 2026: desde el iPad 12 hasta el esperado iPhone plegable y la nueva estrategia "Ultra". Cerramos con un análisis profundo sobre la seguridad en macOS y la convergencia de los chips Apple Silicon. ¡No te lo pierdas! TEMAS DEL EPISODIO - Intro y Actualidad iOS - Lanzamiento de iOS 26.3.1: Correcciones clave y soporte de hardware.  Leer más   - iOS 26.4 Beta 4: Nuevos emojis y mejoras en el protocolo RCS.  Leer más   - Rumores y Futuros Lanzamientos (2026) - Calendario de lanzamientos: iPad 12, HomePod mini y Apple TV.  Leer más   - Retraso del Apple Smart Home Hub hasta septiembre de 2026.  Leer más   - Impresión 3D en chasis de aluminio para iPhone y Apple Watch.  Leer más   - Primeros renders realistas del iPhone plegable.  Leer más   - La nueva estrategia de Apple: Tres dispositivos "Ultra" para 2026.  Leer más   - Sección de Análisis -  ¿Necesita el Mac un antivirus? Realidad vs. Marketing.  Leer análisis - Estrategia de Silicio: La convergencia total entre dispositivos.  Leer análisis   - La App de la Semana: Picmal - El conversor y compresor definitivo para macOS (imágenes, vídeo y audio). Ligero, rápido y 100% privado. Descarga aquí. Además de las noticias y la opinión acerca de las novedades de la semana, también responderemos a las preguntas de nuestros oyentes. Tendremos durante toda la semana activo en Twitter el hashtag #podcastapple para que nos preguntéis lo que queráis, nos hagáis sugerencias o lo que se os pase por la cabeza. Dudas, tutoriales, opinión y review de aplicaciones, cualquier cosa tiene cabida en esta sección que ocupará la parte final de nuestro podcast y que queremos que nos ayudéis a hacer todas las semanas. Os recordamos que que si queréis formar parte de una de las comunidades más grandes de Apple en español, entréis a nuestra comunidad de Telegram (enlace) donde podréis opinar, preguntar dudas, comentar las noticias, etc. Y aquí no cobramos por entrar, ni te tratamos mejor si pagas. Os recomendamos que os suscribáis en iTunes en iVoox o en Spotify para que los episodios se descarguen de forma automática en cuanto estén disponibles. También puedes escucharlo en Cuonda, tú eliges.

From bug-busting AI that's transforming Firefox to personal coding breakthroughs, the team breaks down how practical applications are cutting through skepticism and reshaping developer workflows. Plus, hear why lighter Patch Tuesdays are refreshing from time to time! Windows 11 Patch Tuesday's familiar list of updates: Network speed test, Camera tilt and pan controls, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP support for desktop wallpaper, Emoji 16.0, etc. It's been a light year so far for Patch Tuesday features - that's a good thing New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta late last week. Canary is nothing, Dev/Beta get Administrator Protection, Drag Tray refinements, File Explorer improvements, and fixes Android 16 QPR3 brings Desktop Mode to Android devices - and a hands-on with Pixel phones and tablets shows the way forward for Android-based laptops later this year Intel has new gaming processors for creators and gamers and they look excellent and are inexpensive AI and dev Copilot Cowork is literally Claude Cowork in Microsoft 365 - "Wave 3" for Microsoft 365 Copilot begins with a lot of agentic features, in private preview at first Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive get big Gemini updates for consumers and Workspace customers Mozilla partners with Anthropic to use AI to find bugs, and it's paying off nicely Visual Studio Code moves to a weekly update schedule The .NET 11 Preview 2 is here Xbox and gaming Microsoft starts talking up next Xbox console! It's called Project Helix and, yes, it will run Windows games New Xbox Mode is on the way Project Helix dev kits to game makers in 2027 Satya Nadella explains why he/Microsoft are "long" on gaming Gaming is a core identity for Microsoft alongside platforms, developers, and knowledge workers Tips and picks Tip of the week: Nostalgia with a purpose App pick of the week: Stardock Clairvoyance RunAs Radio this week: SQL Server in 2026 with Bob Ward Brown liquor pick of the week: Canadian Centennial Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Eric, Marty, and Dave speak about their experiences looking at the F1 races this week and how coverage is changing the look of sports.BETA 26.4 beta 4 - 8.7 GB update but runs fastvisionOS 26.4 Beta 4 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_4-release-notes Beta 4 mostly focuses on bug fixes and developer improvements.CloudXR foveated streaming support is the biggest technical addition.Apple fixed asset pack download crashes and a networking memory leak.StoreKit now includes revocation tracking fields for refunds.Some issues remain with SwiftUI animations and streaming battery drain.NEWSF1 - comes to Apple Vision Pro and ATV+F1 experience in Apple TV apphttps://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1rn3vvh/f1_experience_in_apple_tv_app/ Patents!!!Apple invents A New Approach to Wearable Displays with an Eyeglass‑Mounted AR Display & much morehttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2029557109235626167Apple Develops Advanced Gaze-Correction System for Future XR Deviceshttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2030332005574185452 Apple Reinvents the VR Face Cushion With Multi-Zone Facial Interface and morehttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2030639107555348622 CompetitionPico's Project Swan XR Headset Targets Apple's Vision Prohttps://hypebeast.com/2026/3/pico-project-swan-xr-targets-vision-pro-with-4000ppiPico's Project Swan XR Headset Wants to Go Where the Apple Vision Pro Failedhttps://www.wired.com/story/pico-os-6-project-swan-xr-headset/ How it worksVision Pro Gestures: How Hand and Eye Navigation Works on Vision Prohttps://applemagazine.com/apple-vision-pro-gestures/ IndustryTrifork launches Synq to reduce costly equipment downtime with remote maintenance and repairhttps://trifork.com/2026/03/trifork-launches-synq-to-reduce-costly-equipment-downtime-with-remote-maintenance-and-repair/ MaterialX for Apple Vision Pro: Professional PBR Material Editing in Spatial Computinghttps://www.openpr.com/news/4416371/materialx-for-apple-vision-pro-professional-pbr-materialChemistry designTired of explaining crystal unit cells with flat 2D diagrams — so I built something for Apple Vision Prohttps://www.reddit.com/r/chemistry/comments/1rl68iy/tired_of_explaining_crystal_unit_cells_with_flat/Fun StuffPaper Toss for the apple vision pro? why nothttps://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1ricney/paper_toss_for_the_apple_vision_pro_why_not/ Party Games 2.0 for Apple Vision Pro is out.https://x.com/rohidjetha/status/2030659617261248623?s=20 You can scan your space and export it as a 3D mesh on Vision Pro - now for free in Trial of Scan Export: https://x.com/RoszykAdam/status/2030045129944310261?s=20 Scan Export- 3d scanner apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/scan-export-3d-scanner-app/id6741872212 Arcade Arena just launched on Apple Vision Pro!https://x.com/justinryanio/status/2030068294674440500?s=20 APPSSpatial Filmhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/spatial-film/id6670564820 Website: ThePodTalk.netEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.comYouTube: YouTube.com/@VisionProFiles 

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Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a big week of Apple news. The panel discusses visionOS 26.4 beta updates, iOS 26.4 beta, the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips. The biggest debate centers around Apple's brand-new MacBook Neo, a $599 MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks in education. Is it a smart gateway device for new users or an underpowered compromise? The panel shares strong opinions while also discussing Apple's strategy for expanding the Mac ecosystem. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 411 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a week packed with Apple news, software updates, and new hardware announcements. The discussion begins with updates across Apple's platforms, including visionOS 26.4 beta 3, which appears to focus mainly on bug fixes and stability improvements as Apple prepares the platform for a future release. The panel shares their early impressions of the update process and discusses how developers are continuing to explore new possibilities around XR streaming and immersive experiences on Vision Pro. The group then moves into Apple's latest software updates, including iOS 26.3.1 and iOS 26.4 beta 3, along with updates for iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. While many of the updates are minor, Apple continues refining features such as Apple Music's Playlist Playground and preparing Apple Podcasts for native video podcast support. The panel also notes Apple's continued improvements to system security and stability while reminding listeners that beta software should still be used cautiously on primary devices. A major part of the episode focuses on Apple's latest hardware announcements. The panel begins with the iPhone 17e, Apple's new entry-level iPhone that includes the A19 chip, improved portrait photography, MagSafe support, and a 256GB base storage configuration while maintaining a competitive $599 starting price. The group discusses how this model could become the ideal recommendation for many users who want a reliable iPhone without paying for a higher-end Pro model. They also explore how the device could work well as a travel phone, a secondary phone, or a practical upgrade for family members who want simplicity and value. Next, the panel examines the newly refreshed iPad Air with the M4 chip, which now includes 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's N1 wireless networking chip. The panel largely agrees that the iPad Air continues to be the "sweet spot" in Apple's tablet lineup, offering powerful performance without the premium cost of an iPad Pro. They discuss how the Air remains the most common recommendation for everyday users who want a capable iPad for productivity, media consumption, and general use. The conversation then shifts to the Mac side of Apple's announcements. Apple updated the Studio Display with Thunderbolt 5 support and upgraded internals, though the panel debates whether the premium pricing makes sense compared to other high-quality displays on the market. The discussion continues with Apple's updates to the MacBook Air with the M5 chip and the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which bring major performance gains, increased base storage, and improved graphics capabilities. Dave shares that he plans to upgrade his own MacBook Pro to an M5 Pro model, while the panel reflects on how dramatically Apple Silicon has improved Mac performance since the M1 era. The biggest debate of the episode centers around Apple's surprising announcement of the MacBook Neo, a brand-new entry-level MacBook starting at $599 and powered by an A18 Pro chip. Designed to compete directly with Chromebooks in education markets, the Neo introduces a new tier in Apple's laptop lineup. The panel dives into a lively discussion about whether the Neo represents a smart strategy to expand Apple's reach or a compromise that may struggle with longevity due to its limited memory and ports. Mike Potter delivers a passionate critique, arguing that the device feels like a disposable computer aimed primarily at schools, while other panelists see it as a secure, well-built, and affordable entry point for students, travelers, and users who need a simple Mac for basic tasks. The conversation also explores how the Neo might introduce a new generation of users to macOS while potentially competing with low-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Some panelists see it as a gateway device that could lead users to upgrade to more powerful Macs later, while others question whether a refurbished MacBook Air might be a better long-term option. To close the show, Mike Potter shares updates on MacStock 10, including expanded programming, the addition of Ecamm's Creator Camp, and a new Saturday evening event that will be announced soon. The panel reflects on how MacStock continues to grow each year as an important gathering for Apple enthusiasts and creators. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  BETA 26.4 beta 3 - 9.5 GB update but runs fast Mostly bug fixes and stability improvements Developers testing NVIDIA CloudXR support for streaming high-resolution XR content Focus on refining features added earlier in the 26.4 cycle rather than big UI changes.  Beta this week. iOS 26.4 Beta 3 was released this week Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support Apple Seeds Revised Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers, New Public Betas Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers  Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 Betas  Product Announcements This Week Apple's Biggest Week of 2026: Details on Every New Product Announced Apple Unveiled These Seven New Products This Week iPhone 17e Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage IPhone 16e vs. iPhone 17e Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared  iPad Air M4 Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More First M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Surface M3 vs. M4 iPad Air Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared - MacRumors Studio Display Apple's Two New Studio Display Models Feature Different A19 Chips New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple discontinues the Pro Display XDR Apple Discontinues Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs These Macs Can't Run the Studio Display XDR at 120Hz In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Third macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers Apple Removes 512GB Storage Option From M5 MacBook Pro, Drops SSD Upgrade Prices Macbook Neo macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo's USB-C Port Limitation MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports 20+ MacBook Neo Compromises: What You Give Up for Apple's Cheapest Mac MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz MacBook Neo Starts at Just $499 for Students MacBook Neo Has Just 8GB RAM With No Upgrade Option Walmart will continue selling Macs after proving market for MacBook Neo Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

The Sleep Dopamine Cycle Destroying Your BaselineI want you to hear this clearly. You're not lazy. You're not broken. Your brain just didn't finish recovering last night.When you stimulate your system before bed, you spike dopamine at the wrong time. You fall asleep quickly, and I know it feels like it worked. But what your brain needed was sequencing, not shutdown.Your brain has to move through rhythm. Beta settles. Alpha stabilizes. Delta deepens. REM integrates your emotions, your motivation, even your sexual responsiveness. When that rhythm gets interrupted, you wake up slightly low. You reach for your phone, coffee, or stimulation just to feel present. You tell yourself you need more discipline. I'm telling you it's timing.I see this pattern every day on brain maps. Nothing is damaged. Your nervous system adapted to intensity. What you're feeling is instability in your baseline. And you can change that.When you reduce nighttime stimulation and let your brain complete its sequence, dopamine recalibrates. You wake up grounded. You feel self-generated energy again. You don't have to force drive. It's there.I don't want you living in a compensation loop. I want you fully restored. Start restoring your brain's rhythm at https://drtrishleigh.com/ You deserve to feel steady, motivated, and fully online again.Send a textSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:

En los últimos cinco años hemos visto una multitud de juegos en línea que buscan ser el siguiente fenómeno como Overwatch o Fortnite pero que simplemente se han estrellado de lleno con un mercado saturado y que no busca nuevas experiencias ¿es momento que los desarrolladores dejen de intentarlo?En las secciones tuvimos:Beta QuestJujutsu Kaisen y su tercera temporadaRealitys CoreanosTips de compraPreguntas del públicoSaludosMuchas gracias por escuchar el episodio, esperemos sea de su agrado!

Dr. Melissa Sonners is a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and the author of The Connection Code (Hay House, 2026). After finding herself stretched between motherhood, ambition, and eventually a serious illness, Melissa was forced to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered something powerful: true healing doesn't come from doing more—it comes from learning how to listen to the body more deeply. Today, Melissa helps people reconnect with their nervous systems using simple, science-backed practices—from understanding brainwaves and syncing with natural rhythms to what she calls “microdoses” of connection, play, and presence that take just minutes throughout the day. Because in a world full of endless to-do lists, Melissa reminds us that joy, calm, and connection aren't indulgences—they're essential medicine. And ultimately, her work is about helping people return to the version of themselves that laughs easier, breathes deeper, and remembers what it feels like to be fully alive.   SHOWNOTES:

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https://rhr.tv/stream U.S. Government Contractor Arrested for Stealing $46M from U.S. Marshals Service — https://x.com/fbidirectorkash/status/2029574256959389933 Polymarket Prediction Market: Next Supreme Leader of Iran — https://polymarket.com/event/who-will-be-next-supreme-leader-of-iran-515 X Sharing User Data with Israel via Au10tix Verification — https://x.com/isfjmocha/status/2028407560382841305 GrapheneOS Partners with Motorola for Privacy-Focused Devices — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsykcl7urukyh4g3s56rhlwthmyu66ggm9zr9q2sunjengtnug5geqx7ww3f STRIKE Now Available in NY, Rolls Out Line of Credit Product Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers — https://x.com/bitwise/status/2029245847620530531 Gabon | Government Suspends Social Media Access Nationwide Last week, officials in Gabon suspended access to social media platforms indefinitely. To justify the suspension, the country's telecommunications agency said it observed “content that undermines human dignity, the country's institutions, and national security” on digital platforms, but independent voices condemned the action as an obvious crackdown on dissent. Users of TikTok and Meta's platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, reported widespread disruptions beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18, which have widely disrupted people's ability to communicate. Freedom tech like Bitchat, which provides offline messaging capabilities, and Nostr, a protocol for decentralized, censorship-resistant communication, will continue to play important roles in preserving speech, expression, and communication as authoritarian regimes increasingly restrict internet freedom. FinancialFreedomReport.org Stealth: Private Bitcoin Wallet Privacy Auditor Tool — https://x.com/brenorb/status/2028897371749269890 Cake Wallet Launches Lightning Network Integration — https://x.com/cakewallet/status/2028531059160182943 Tailrelay: Simplified Start9 Access via Tailscale — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs9wqhks48fhvxz7j4ngl9mxgsqyempy7g2ywl4kn4km79shzuqulgsn4j65 YakiHonne Update: Scheduled Notes and New Features — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsruj5rf9s6rqpzdvpsyc2end2jtn3hyqe8s8ggwld3pmn397r63nqm3p3rn Wisp: New Android Nostr Client in Beta — https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsddm6payrqvnultvp6n7ck69jwax74e3f7y3278qnhutdu33amxpc5rm3ze A Unified Command-Line Tool for All Google Workspace APIs, Built for Humans and AI Agents — https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli OpenClaw Surpasses React in GitHub Stars — https://x.com/openclaw/status/2028347703621464481 AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin: Research on Monetary Preferences — https://moneyforai.org 3:54 - Iran 14:24 - Dashboard 16:04 - More Iran 42:29 - Daghita 45:34 - Au10tix 47:54 - Moto Graphene 51:24 - Zaps 54:19 - Strike NY 1:00:54 - Bitwise 1:05:14 - HRF Story of the Week 1:08:09 - Stealth wallet 1:12:39 - Chamath fud 1:19:29 - Software updates 1:36:54 - BPI AI money test 1:44:24 - Macro talk Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

Cass's Experience Taking the Wellness As A Way of Life Audio Course and How She Loved Bringing More Awe, Joy and Mindfulness Into Her Busy Life In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am chatting with one of the 8 incredible women who took the BETA version of the Wellness As A Way of Life Course. Cassandra Fernandes is an ICU Nurse in Ontario, Canada. We speak about how she was able to get a lot of value and make positive changes in her life. Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness ! We would really appreciate it. Wellness As A Way of Life Course Website Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram LinkedIn Work with Megan Swan www.meganswanwellness.com

In this episode, we speak with Kyle Clark, Founder and CEO of BETA Technologies, who shares how his company went from a college thesis to a publicly traded electric aviation manufacturer delivering real aircraft and generating revenue from military, medical and cargo customers.Clark discusses:The advantage of electric flight: How batteries deliver propulsion at 95% efficiency versus 30% for conventional engines, and how reducing the drag by 30-40% helps electric aircraft achieve meaningful range despite batteries being 30 times less energy dense than jet fuel.The vertical integration imperative: Why aerospace engineering demands system-level optimisation across motors, inverters, batteries and aerodynamics, making vertical integration essential rather than optional for electric aircraft.Strategic market entry through low-friction use cases: Why Beta prioritised military, medical and cargo applications over urban air mobility.The CTOL-first certification pathway: How Beta's dual-configuration approach (conventional takeoff and landing, then adding vertical takeoff capability) enables earlier type certification, while competitors pursue more complex certification paths.Charging infrastructure as a standalone business: How Beta's charging network may become as valuable as the aircraft business, already extending along the East Coast and winning international contracts like Abu Dhabi.The “team member” culture at scale: Beta's radical approach to titles and ownership, giving equity to all employees, and maintaining a flying programme for all staff.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of REGENT, who shares how his company is developing all-electric Seagliders. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:BETA Technologies Amazon Buys 5.3% Stake in BETA Technologies - Yahoo Air New Zealand and BETA Technologies launch first electric aircraft programme - AeroMorningGE Aerospace & BETA partner on $300m hybrid-electric aviation push - Aerospace Global News  

Cass's Experience Taking the Wellness As A Way of Life Audio Course and How She Loved Bringing More Awe, Joy and Mindfulness Into Her Busy Life In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am chatting with one of the 8 incredible women who took the BETA version of the Wellness As A Way of Life Course. Cassandra Fernandes is an ICU Nurse in Ontario, Canada. We speak about how she was able to get a lot of value and make positive changes in her life. Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness ! We would really appreciate it. Wellness As A Way of Life Course Website Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram LinkedIn Work with Megan Swan www.meganswanwellness.com

The script explains why fiber is critical for gut and metabolic health, focusing on how soluble fiber is fermented in the colon to produce short-chain fatty acids (butyrate, propionate, acetate). It contrasts soluble fiber (forms a gel, lowers LDL by binding bile acids, slows glucose absorption, increases satiety, feeds the microbiome) with insoluble fiber (adds stool bulk, helps constipation). It highlights research showing 10 g/day psyllium husk (Metamucil) is linked to a 10% reduction in all-cause mortality and typically lowers LDL about 7–15%. Butyrate is emphasized as the primary fuel for colonocytes, supporting gut barrier integrity and potentially reducing colon cancer risk, while also affecting mitochondria, inflammation, and the brain. Propionate influences liver cholesterol production and satiety hormones, and acetate provides systemic energy. Practical supplementation "stacks," dosing ranges, food sources, GI side effects, and timing cautions (e.g., separating psyllium from minerals) are discussed.   Metamucil (psyllium husk fiber) — https://www.metamucil.com/   Psyllium husk (soluble fiber) — https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601104.html Psyllium husk (PubMed search) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=psyllium+husk   Soluble fiber (overview) — https://medlineplus.gov/dietaryfiber.html Insoluble fiber (overview) — https://medlineplus.gov/dietaryfiber.html   Inulin (prebiotic fiber) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=inulin+prebiotic+fiber   Acacia fiber / Gum arabic (prebiotic fiber) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=acacia+fiber+gum+arabic+prebiotic   Beta-glucan (oats/barley soluble fiber) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=beta-glucan+oats+LDL   Pectin (soluble fiber) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=pectin+soluble+fiber   Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=partially+hydrolyzed+guar+gum   Resistant starch / Potato starch — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=resistant+starch+potato+starch   Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557571/   Butyrate (SCFA) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=butyrate+short-chain+fatty+acid+colonocytes   LDL cholesterol (general) — https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html   Magnesium (mineral supplement info) — https://medlineplus.gov/magnesium.html   Show Notes   00:00 Butyrate and Colon Health 00:49 Why Fiber Matters Now 02:28 How Fiber Is Digested 03:45 Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber 06:36 Gel Effect on Blood Sugar 07:36 How Soluble Fiber Lowers LDL 10:19 Short Chain Fatty Acids 101 11:32 Butyrate Deep Dive 16:40 Propionate and Liver Benefits 18:22 Acetate for Energy and Appetite 19:29 Best Fibers to Supplement 21:33 Dosing and Food Sources 24:44 Ideal Fiber Stack and Safety 28:37 Wrap Up and Next Steps   The Hart2Heart podcast is hosted by family physician Dr. Michael Hart, who is dedicated to cutting through the noise and uncovering the most effective strategies for optimizing health, longevity, and peak performance. This podcast dives deep into evidence-based approaches to hormone balance, peptides, sleep optimization, nutrition, psychedelics, supplements, exercise protocols, leveraging sunlight, and de-prescribing pharmaceuticals — using medications only when absolutely necessary. Beyond health science, we explore the intersection of public health and politics, exposing how policy decisions shape our health landscape and what actionable steps people can take to reclaim control over their well-being. Guests range from out-of-the-box thinking physicians such as Dr. Casey Means (author of "Good Energy") and Dr. Roger Sehult (Medcram lectures) to public health experts such as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya (Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Marty Mckary  (Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and high-profile names such as  Zuby and Mark Sisson (Primal Blueprint and Primal Kitchen). If you're ready to take control of your health and performance, this podcast is for you.We cut through the jargon and deliver practical, no-BS advice that you can implement in your daily life, empowering you to make positive changes for your well-being.   Connect with Dr. Mike Hart Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart

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

Do alpha and beta adrenergic receptors feel confusing or overly detailed? Understanding these receptors is essential for success on your exams, and once they click, so much of pharmacology starts to make sense.         In this episode, Alex and I walk through alpha and beta adrenergic receptors step by step, connecting receptor function to real medications and common board-style scenarios. You will leave with a clearer framework for answering pharmacology questions with confidence.             Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/alpha-beta-adrenergic-receptors       Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial        

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

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

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

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

On this episode, Marc talks to Andy Beta, author of "Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane," published in March of 2026. It's a thorough and insightful biography of the musician and her various lives as a prodigious young student, a seasoned jazz player, a wife and mother tightly bonded to her husband John Coltrane, and a swami who reached spiritual heights as a teacher and leader. Andy charts all of these versions of Coltrane while also providing close readings of her many amazing recordings.As he writes, "Even five years ago, it seemed unlikely that Journey in Satchidananda and the music of Alice Coltrane could ever be acknowledged or accepted by a wider audience...Yet I'm reluctant to classify Alice Coltrane as an example of a beloved artist going from obscurity to belated discovery. The stars are always above us, but the conditions on Earth must be right in order to fully glimpse their splendor. In that sense, Alice's "Cosmic Music" was always there, waiting for that moment when a new generation would be ready to hear its message."You can buy "Cosmic Music" here.We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Andy Beta!

Marty, Eric, David, and Daniel speak about new elevated VP videos, patents, and what should be the next MTV.BETA 26.4 beta 3 - 9.5 GB update but runs fastvisionOS 26.4 Beta 3 Release Noteshttps://developer.apple.com/documentation/visionos-release-notes/visionos-26_4-release-notes NEWSYouTube App problemsNew Vision Pro YouTube app launch marred by widespread black screen and playback issueshttps://piunikaweb.com/2026/02/23/youtube-vision-pro-app-black-screen-issue/New Elevated EpisodeApple's slow drip of Vision Pro immersive videos continues with third-ever edition of travel serieshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/27/apple-releases-new-immersive-video-in-elevated-series-for-apple-vision-pro/ PSA for M5 usersPSA - M5 Owners. If you want 120fps, make sure you're in a bright room!https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1raa41u/psa_m5_owners_if_you_want_120fps_make_sure_youre/ 8K on M2 and M58K VR 180 Videos Now Working for both M5 and M2 Versions of the Apple Vision Pro https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1rix33f/8k_vr_180_videos_now_working_for_both_m5_and_m2/ Patents!!!Apple Invents Advanced Antenna‑and‑Camera Support System for Next‑Gen Vision Devices https://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2027014077722317231 Apple Develops Advanced Facial‑Contact Sensors for AR Glasseshttps://x.com/PatentlyApple/status/2026280131354866027 Startup purchaseApple Acquires Startup invrs.io to Support Apple Vision Pro Developmenthttps://voi.id/en/technology/560770 Environments and workingHow the Apple Vision Pro team allowed me to work remotely from a realistic version of Jupiter's moon, Amaltheahttps://www.popsci.com/gear/apple-vision-pro-environments-jupiter-interview/ VP Sports-related fixApple Vision Pro owners get sports-related fix to keep F1 & MLS streams looking crisphttps://appleday.org/apple-vision-pro-owners-get-sports-related-fix-to-keep-f1-mls-streams-looking-crisp visionOS 26 gets fix to keep F1 & MLS streams looking crisphttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/26/apple-vision-pro-owners-get-sports-related-fix-to-keep-f1-mls-streams-looking-crispMeta and Facial recognitionMeta Is Planning to Bring Back Facial Recognitionhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/meta-planning-facial-recognition-smart-glasses Streaming F1 at the March 4th eventApple Vision Pro Could Get Immersive F1 Streaming at March 4 Eventhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-vision-pro-could-get-immersive-f1-streaming-at-march-4-event/ Opinion - Drawing in 3D with Logitech MuseDrawing in 3D with the Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro is so much harder than I thought — and I never want to stophttps://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/drawing-in-3d-with-the-logitech-muse-for-apple-vision-pro-is-so-much-harder-than-i-thought-and-i-never-want-to-stop HallucinophonicsHallucinophonics Launches Immersive Spatial/3D Edition of “Afternoon of Acid Rain” for Apple Vision Pro!https://rockeramagazine.com/hallucinophonics-apple-vision/ Vision Pro on Long FlightsApple Vision Pro on a 17-hour Singapore Airlines flight: Should you try it?https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile/wearables/apple-vision-pro-headset-singapore-airlines-travel-experience APPSWE Need AppsImage viewer, update 1.1 now connects to photos, some export options, convenient upscalinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/paralux/id6758563487HORIZON Panoramic viewer $5 - allows a tiny bit of repositioning of a panoramic imagehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/horizon-360-panoramic-viewer/id6758277001https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/s/72r0ovBpRkUsed large jpg image to test from this page https://www.eso.org/public/images/2016_04_06_VISTA_night_Pano-VTversion_CC/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vimeo/id425194759https://vimeo.com/1165533165https://vimeo.com/1165533165MetalSplatter app update works with ml-sharp PLYs now 1.2.2https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metalsplatter/id6476895334

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner,Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. Vision Pro Beta 2 refines foveated rendering, iOS 26.4 betas roll out across platforms, and 1Password announces a significant price increase. We also cover Muppet Vision 3D on Vision Pro, Carrot Weather updates, Apple Sports expansion, Panasonic exiting TV manufacturing, Samsung's privacy display tech, and Ted Lasso Season 4 arriving in August. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In Episode 410 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for a packed discussion covering the latest across the Apple ecosystem. We kick off with Apple Vision Pro updates, including Developer Beta 2 and refinements to foveated rendering designed to improve visual focus and battery efficiency. We also discuss visionOS 26.3.1 addressing flickering issues in the Apple TV app, and take a deeper dive into Apple's immersive environment design — including insights from the team behind Jupiter and other spatial backdrops. The return of Muppet Vision 3D to Vision Pro sparks nostalgic excitement, while iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS Tahoe 26.4, watchOS, and tvOS betas bring subtle but meaningful refinements — including subtitle customization, Apple Podcasts enhancements, Safari tab layout options, charge limits on MacBooks, and Rosetta deprecation warnings. We tackle the headline-grabbing 1Password price increase, discussing subscription fatigue, Apple Passwords vs. third-party managers, and the importance of digital security in today's environment. Additional topics include: • David Pogue's upcoming 50-year Apple history book • Acme Weather's debut from former Dark Sky creators • Carrot Weather updates and expanded data sources Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  visionOS 26.4 beta 2 available for Apple Vision Pro developers    visionOS 26.4 Beta 2 Release Notes    Apple Releases visionOS 26.3.1 to Fix Multiview Flicker Issue in Apple TV App Crafting the Cosmos: The Design Behind Apple Vision Pro's Environments Apple Vision Pro users will get to see Disney's 'Muppet*Vision 3D' in all its glory Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers  iOS 26.4 Beta Adds End-to-End Encryption for iPhone-to-Android RCS Texts Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 2 iOS 26.4 release date: Here's when to expect new iPhone features Apple Releases Second watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas tvOS 26.4: Three new changes are coming for Apple TV 4K iOS 26.3.1 Update for iPhones Coming Soon as 'Apple Experience' Nears In Touch With Mac this week Second macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers Other Topics 1Password Getting More Expensive Starting in March  iOS 26 has made Apple Passwords the only password manager I need Here's how to switch from 1Password to Apple Passwords David Pogue shares first look at upcoming 'Apple: The First 50 Years' book Preorder David Pogue Book: https://amzn.to/4tWLQ4Y The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app Meanwhile: Carrot Weather adds The Weather Channel data, new dynamic interface, more Steve Jobs Would Have Celebrated His 71st Birthday Today News Apple acquires startup specializing in AI-powered light and optics design tools 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 Release Date Revealed for August Premiere Apple Sports App Expands to More Countries and Leagues Panasonic, the former plasma king, will no longer make its own TVs Samsung's New S26 'Privacy Display' Will Make Third-Party Privacy Screens Obsolete Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Want the prompt I used for this test? And my AI Prompt Library with 30+ outbound prompts?⁠Upgrade now in my newsletter here.-I tested seven AI models on the same account research prompt, 12 specific instructions, one target company (Replit), one buyer lens (TrackRec). This is my March 2026 benchmark.The models: Perplexity Sonar, GPT 5.2 Thinking, Grok 4.2 Beta, Grok 4, Claude Opus 4.6, Claygent (Argon), and Gemini 3 Pro. I scored every model on six weighted criteria, tracked which instructions each model actually completed, classified why they missed what they missed, and manually verified every disputed claim.Agenda:- Why I expanded from 3 scoring criteria to 6 — and how adding Business Relevance changed the rankings- What instruction completion reveals that scores alone don't (Perplexity: 10/12, Gemini: 1/12)- The difference between hallucinations and false claims — and why it matters for automation at scale- Why four models found September funding and stopped looking (the persistence failure pattern)- The $400M funding round that may or may not be real — REPORTED vs VERIFIED as a new verification category- Which model to use for high-value accounts vs volume enrichment in Clay- Web app vs API vs Clay: why your results will be different and what I'm testing in the next benchmarkReferenced:- TrackRec: https://www.trackrec.co- Replit: https://replit.com- Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai- Clay: https://www.clay.com- RepVue: https://www.repvue.com- The account research prompt: Available for Outbound Kitchen paid members-Who I am? Elric Legloire, founder of Outbound Kitchen. When you're ready⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dr. Debi Silber sits down with brain fitness expert Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how betrayal hijacks the nervous system and what we can do to rewire our brains for healing and optimal performance.  Key Topics Discussed  The Brain-Betrayal Connection  How betrayal dysregulates the nervous system and puts us into sympathetic dominance (fight or flight)  Why traditional healing tools often fail when the nervous system is hijacked  The critical role of brain-heart harmony in healing  Dr. Porter's Journey  Overcoming early struggles in school through visualization and relaxation techniques  Introduction to the Silva Method and its impact on his family  30+ years of research in light, sound, and vibration therapy  Recent breakthrough study showing brain training outperformed opioids for pain management  Understanding Brain Waves  Five Primary Brain Wave States:  Beta (35-40%): Reactionary mind for daily tasks, but high beta creates stress and mistakes  Alpha: Controls creativity and cognitive ability; atrophies with age  Theta: The master meditator state; key for neuroplasticity and gut-brain communication  Delta: Deep restorative sleep essential for clearing toxins and cognitive health  Gamma (40+ Hz): Releases GABA and accesses the body's natural pharmacy  The Sleep-Brain Connection  You do more neurological work sleeping than when awake  Need minimum one hour of level 4 sleep to prevent cognitive decline  Brain shrinks three-quarters of an inch nightly to wash away toxins through cerebrospinal fluid  Discovered in 2015: The lymphatic system operates in the brain during deep sleep  Practical Strategies for Brain Fitness  Morning Routine:  Drink two glasses of water with Celtic salt upon waking  Wait two hours before drinking coffee to preserve cortisol curve  Practice psychological sighing breath (in bathroom for privacy)  Get sunlight exposure and connect with nature  Midday Reset:  Take a 20-minute brain break around 2pm when body temperature drops  Google/Microsoft study showed 26% productivity increase with proper breaks  Use box breathing: breathe in 4 counts, hold 4, out 4, hold 4  Evening Wind-Down:  4-7-8 breathing technique: breathe in for 4, hold for 7, breathe out for 8  Get to bed by 10pm to maximize melatonin production (10-11pm window)  Liver only cleanses between 11pm-12am  Use deep delta training to reach first sleep cycle faster  The Pineal Gland  Functions like an eyeball with ocular nerves  Enlarged pineal glands associated with intuitive gifts  Can become calcified by water, air, and food toxins  Keep healthy through proper breathing and spinal fluid circulation  Generational Memory  MIT research shows we're influenced by 54 generations of ancestors  Genetic memory passed at conception affects our responses  We can recognize and change inherited patterns through daily rituals  The BrainTap Solution  72 published studies supporting the technology  Outperforms neurofeedback in 15 sessions vs. 40  Uses light, sound, and vibration for brainwave entrainment  Three daily protocols: Morning SMR training (10 min), afternoon theta reboot (20 min), evening delta training  Key Takeaways  97% of thoughts today are the same as six months ago  Thoughts arise in our brain but don't originate there  You can't solve a problem at the level it was created (Einstein)  "You can't have a pill without a skill" - sustainable healing requires inner work  Breathing is the key: you can't stay angry, anxious, or depressed while breathing properly  Resources Mentioned  BrainTap: 14-day free trial at braintap.com  Dr. Porter's website: DrPatrickPorter.com  Book: The Brain Fitness Blueprint (Hay House)  The Silva Method: Ultra relaxation technique  Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter  Visit DrPatrickPorter.com or BrainTap.com for more information and to start your brain fitness journey.  Note: Always consult with a healthcare practitioner before starting any new supplement or health regimen. 

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In Episode 127 of the GT Changelog podcast, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Jessica Lyschik dive deep into the upcoming release of WordPress 7.0, focusing on the features arriving with beta 2 and their impact on users and developers. They begin by emphasizing the importance of testing betas, especially for plugin and theme creators, highlighting how early…

You might forgive Pollux if it feels disrespected. It’s the brightest star of Gemini – twice as bright as Castor, its “twin.” But the designation that’s most often used by astronomers is Beta Geminorum. And the Greek letter “Beta” usually is applied to a constellation’s runner-up. That naming system was created by German astronomer Johann Bayer, in 1603. He used the Greek alphabet to name most of the stars in a constellation. Usually, the brightest star was given the first letter, Alpha. The next-brightest was Beta, and so on. But in some cases, Bayer switched things up. He labeled the stars based on their location in the constellation’s classical outline, or on some other category. So for Gemini, Pollux became the “Beta” star even though it’s clearly brighter than “Alpha.” Pollux really is an impressive star. It’s moved into the red-giant phase of life. In fact, it’s the closest red giant to the Sun, at a distance of just 34 light-years. It’s puffed up to about nine times the diameter of the Sun, so it shines almost 40 times brighter than the Sun. And it has a distinctively orange tint – a beautiful look for an impressive star. Pollux and Castor line up to the upper left of the Moon at nightfall this evening. Pollux is closer to the Moon. The planet Jupiter is farther to the upper right of the Moon. Jupiter outshines all the true stars in the night sky – even the brightest light of Gemini. Script by Damond Benningfield

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Achieving Strategic Alignment with Ike EzeIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sits down with Ike Eze, the Managing Partner at Beta Ventures and author of The Founder Fit: Finding the Business That's Right For You. They explore Ike's journey from mechanical engineering into the high-stakes world of venture capital, specifically focusing on the booming startup ecosystem in Africa. This conversation provides a masterclass for founders and investors alike, emphasizing that while a great idea is a start, long-term success is ultimately determined by the deep alignment between a founder's unique skills and the specific demands of their venture.Maximizing Impact Through the Founder Fit FrameworkThe concept of "founder fit" serves as the critical connective tissue between a raw business idea and a scalable, resilient enterprise. Ike explains that many entrepreneurs face stagnation not because their product lacks a market, but because they are personally ill-equipped for the specific type of leadership their business requires. For example, a brilliant technical builder may struggle to lead a sales-heavy organization, creating a friction point that eventually leads to burnout or operational failure. By conducting a rigorous self-assessment to identify whether one is a builder, a marketer, or an operator, founders can either pivot their business model to match their strengths or intentionally bring in complementary partners to fill vital talent gaps.In emerging markets like the African startup scene—which Ike describes as being in a rapid, "early-dotcom" style growth phase—this fit becomes even more essential due to unique infrastructural and cultural challenges. Entrepreneurs in these regions often find success by identifying "invisible" local problems that global giants overlook, such as the need for localized facial recognition technology like Smile ID. Success in these environments requires more than just technical prowess; it demands a founder who possesses the cultural context and localized knowledge to adapt Western business models into something that truly serves a specific population. When the founder's personal mission aligns with these acute market needs, the resulting business is far more likely to achieve the "unicorn" status seen increasingly across the continent.For investors, the shift toward a founder-fit lens requires a move away from purely data-driven metrics toward a more human-centric evaluation of potential. Ike suggests that investors must become more patient and hands-on, recognizing that emerging markets have different regulatory and infrastructural timelines than Silicon Valley. By supporting diverse teams that demonstrate a clear alignment between their lived experience and the problem they are solving, venture capitalists can help mitigate the risks of early-stage investing. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that the individual at the helm has the intrinsic resilience and specialized skill set required to navigate the inevitable pivots and pressures of the entrepreneurial journey.About Ike EzeIke Eze is a seasoned entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and the Founder and CEO of Beta Ventures. With a background in mechanical engineering and three successful tech exits in Silicon Valley, Ike now focuses on empowering the next generation of African innovators. He is a recognized thought leader on emerging markets and the author of a definitive guide on founder-market alignment.About The Founder Fit: Finding the Business That's Right For YouThe Founder Fit is a strategic framework and book authored by Ike Eze that guides entrepreneurs through the process of aligning their personal strengths with their business ventures. Through Beta Ventures, Ike applies these principles to invest in high-growth startups within the African ecosystem, focusing on companies that leverage localized innovation to solve large-scale problems.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Founder Fit: Finding the Business That's Right For You (Amazon)Ike Eze on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsThe Founder Fit Framework: Why the same business idea can fail or flourish based entirely on the alignment of the founder's intrinsic strengths.African Startup Ecosystem: Navigating the "early-dotcom" style growth phase and identifying unique opportunities in emerging markets.Solving "Invisible" Problems: How Smile ID successfully leveraged localized technical innovation to address gaps ignored by global tech giants.The Investor's Pivot: Why evaluating a founder's lived experience and market context is more critical than standard Silicon Valley metrics.Closing the Talent Gap: Strategies for identifying whether you are a builder, marketer, or operator and how to build a team around your blind spots.ConclusionThis conversation with Ike Eze underscores that the most successful ventures are those where the founder's identity and the business's mission are perfectly synchronized. By prioritizing this alignment and focusing on localized solutions for underserved markets, entrepreneurs can build businesses that are not only profitable but also profoundly impactful.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Wes and Scott talk about the latest dev news: Node enabling Temporal by default, OpenAI acquiring OpenClaw, TypeScript 6, new TanStack and Deno releases, the explosion of AI agent platforms, and more. Courtney Tolinski's Podcast Phases: A Parenting Podcast https://phases.fm/ Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:40 Node.js enables Temporal by default Enable Temporal by default 04:08 OpenClaw acquired by OpenAI OpenClaw, OpenAI and the future 09:36 Bots are taking over the internet Wes' tweet 15:30 TypeScript 6 Beta Announcing TypeScript 6.0 Beta 17:00 TanStack Hotkeys for type-safe shortcuts TanStack Hotkeys 18:05 Components will kill webpages Components Will Kill Pages 19:39 Is Google Translate just an LLM? Viridian's tweet 23:29 Shaders.com 26:49 Voxtral Mini Realtime Voxtral Realtime Demo 29:51 Deno launches Sandboxes Introducing Deno Sandbox 32:39 Oz by Warp.dev 38:10 Augment Code Intent 40:10 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Samsung Remote Wes: Ice Shameless Plugs Syntax YouTube Channel Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

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Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell 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 Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

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How can trauma become a catalyst for creative transformation? What lessons can indie authors learn from the music industry's turbulent journey through technological disruption? With Jack Williamson. In the intro, Why recipes for publishing success don't work and what to do instead [Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast]; Why your book isn't selling: metadata [Novel Marketing Podcast]; Creating a successful author business [Fantasy Writers Toolshed Podcast]; Bones of the Deep – J.F. Penn. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with writing software, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Check it out for free or get 15% off the premium edition at www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Jack Williamson is a psychotherapist, coach, and bestselling author who spent nearly two decades as a music industry executive. He's the founder of Music & You, his latest nonfiction book is Maybe You're The Problem, and he also writes romance under A.B. Jackson. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes Finding post-traumatic growth and meaning after bereavement, and using tragedy as a catalyst for creative transformation Why your superpower can also be your Achilles heel, and how indie authors can overcome shiny object syndrome Three key lessons from the music industry: embracing change, thinking creatively about marketing, and managing pressure for better creativity The A, B, C technique for PR interviews and why marketing is storytelling through different mediums How to deal with judgment and shame around AI in the author community by understanding where people sit on the opinion-belief-conviction continuum Three AI developments coming from music to publishing: training clauses in contracts, one-click genre adaptation, and licensed AI-generated video adaptations You can find Jack at JackWilliamson.co.uk and his fiction work at ABJackson.com. Transcript of the interview with Jack Williamson Jo: Jack Williamson is a psychotherapist, coach, and bestselling author who spent nearly two decades as a music industry executive. He's the founder of Music & You, his latest nonfiction book is Maybe You're The Problem, and he also writes romance under A.B. Jackson. Welcome to the show. Jack: Thank you so much for having me, Jo. It's a real honour to be on your podcast after listening all of these years. Jo: I'm excited to talk to you. We have a lot to get into, but first up— Tell us a bit more about you and why get into writing books after years of working in music. Jack: I began my career at the turn of the millennium, basically, and I worked for George Michael and Mariah Carey's publicist, which I'm sure you can imagine was quite the introduction to the corporate world. From there I went on to do domestic and international marketing for a load of massive artists at Universal, so the equivalent of the top five publishers in the publishing world that we all work in. Then from there I had a bit of a challenge. In December 2015, I lost my brother, unfortunately to suicide. For any listener or any person that's gone through a traumatic event, it can really make you reassess everything, make you question life, make you question your purpose. When I went through that, I was thinking, well, what do I want to do? What do I want out of life? So I went on this journey for practically the next ten years. I retrained to be a psychotherapist. I created a bucket list—a list of all the things that I thought maybe my brother would've wanted to do but didn't do. One of the things was scatter his ashes at the Seven Wonders of the world. Then one of the items on my bucket list was to write a book. The pandemic hit. It was a challenge for all of us, as you've spoken about so much on this wonderful podcast. I thought, well, why not? Why not write this book that I've wanted to write? I didn't know when I was going to do it because I was always so busy, and then the pandemic happened and so I wrote a book. From there, listening to your wonderful podcast, I've learned so much and been to so many conferences and learned along the way. So now I've written five books and released three. Jo: That's fantastic. I mean, regular listeners to the show know that I talk about death and grief and all of this kind of thing, and it's interesting that you took your brother's ashes to the Seven Wonders of the world. Death can obviously be a very bad, negative thing for those left behind, but it seems like you were able to reframe your brother's experience and turn that into something more positive for your life rather than spiralling into something bad. So if people listening are feeling like something happens, whether it's that or other things— How can we reframe these seemingly life-ending situations in a more positive way? Jack: It is very hard and there's no one way to do it. I think as you always say, I never want to tell people what to do or what to think. I want to show them how to think and how they can approach things differently or from a different perspective. I can only speak from my journey, but we call it in therapeutic language, post-traumatic growth. It is, how do you define it so it doesn't define you? Because often when you have a bereavement of a loved one, a family member, it can be very traumatic, but how can you take meaning and find meaning in it? There's a beautiful book called Man's Search for Meaning, and the name of the author escapes me right now, but he says— Jo: Viktor Frankl. Jack: Yes. Everyone quotes it as one of their favourite books, and one of my favourite lines is, “Man can take everything away from you, apart from the ability to choose one thought over the other.” I think it's so true because we can make that choice to choose what to think. So in those moments when we are feeling bad, when we're feeling down, we want to honour our feelings, but we don't necessarily want to become them. We want to process that, work through, get the support system that we need. But again, try to find meaning, try to find purpose, try to understand what is going on, and then pay it forward. Irrespective of your belief system, we all yearn for purpose. We all yearn for being connected to something bigger than ourselves. If we can find that through bereavement maybe, or through a traumatic incident, then hopefully we can come through the other side and have that post-traumatic growth. Jo: I love that phrase, post-traumatic growth. That's so good. Obviously people think about post-traumatic anything as like PTSD—people immediately think a sort of stress disorder, like it's something that makes things even worse. I like that you reframed it in that way. Obviously I think the other thing is you took specific action. You didn't just think about it. You travelled, you retrained, you wrote books. So I think also it's not just thinking. In fact, thinking about things can sometimes make it worse if you think for too long, whereas taking an action I think can be very strong as well. Jack: Ultimately we are human beings as opposed to human doings, but actually being a human doing from time to time can be really helpful. Actually taking steps forward, doing things differently, using it as a platform to move forward and to do things that maybe you didn't before. When you are confronted with death, it can actually make you question your own mortality and actually question, am I just coasting along? Am I stuck in a rut? Could I be doing something differently? One of the things that bereavement, does is it holds a mirror up to ourselves and it makes us question, well, what do we want from our life? Are we here to procreate? Are we here to make a difference? Some of us can't procreate, or some of us choose not to procreate, but we can all make a difference. And it's, how do we do that? Where do we do that? When do we do that? Jo: That's interesting. I was thinking today about service and gratitude. I'm doing this Master's and I was reading some theology stuff today, and service and gratitude, I think if you are within a religious tradition, are a normal part of that kind of religious life. Whether it's service to God and gratitude to God, or service and gratitude to others. I was thinking that these two things, service and gratitude, can actually really help reframe things as well. Who can we serve? As authors, we're serving our readers and our community. What can we be grateful about? That's often our readers and our community as well. So I don't know, that helped me today—thinking about how we can reframe things, especially in the world we're in now where there's a lot of anger and grief and all kinds of things. Jack: That's what we've got to look at. We are here to serve. Again, that can take different shapes, different forms. Some of us work in the service industry. I provide a service as a psychotherapist, you serve your listeners with knowledge and information that you gather and dispense through the research you do or the guests you have on. We serve readers of the different genres that we write in. It's what ways can we serve, how can we serve? Again, I think we all, if we can and when we can, should pay it forward. Someone said this to me once in the music industry: be careful who you meet on the way up and how you treat them on the way up, because invariably you'll meet them on the way down. So if you can pay forward that kindness, if you can be kind, considerate, and treat people how you want to be treated, that is going to pay dividends in the long run. It may not come off straight away, but invariably it will come back to you in some way, shape, or form in a different way. Jo: I've often talked about social karma and karma in the Hindu sense—the things that you do come back to you in some other form. Possibly in another life, which I don't believe. In terms of, I guess, you didn't know what was going to happen to your brother, and so you make the most of the life that we have at the moment because things change and you just don't know how things are going to change. You talk about this in your book, Maybe You're The Problem, which is quite a confronting title. So just talk about your book, Maybe You're The Problem, and why you wrote that. Put it into context with the author community and why that might be useful. Jack: Thank you for flagging my book. I intentionally crossed out “maybe” on the merchandise I did as well, because in essence, we are our own problem. We can get in the way, and it's what happened to us when we grew up wasn't our fault, but what we do with it is our responsibility. We may have grown up in a certain period or a climate. We didn't necessarily choose to do that, but what we do with that as a result is up to us. So we can stay in our victimhood and we can blame our parents, or we can blame the generation we are in, or we can blame the city, the location—however, that is relinquishing your power. That is staying in a victim mindset rather than a survivor or a thriver mindset. So it's about how can we look at the different areas in our life. Whether that is conflict, whether that is imposter syndrome, whether that is the generation we're born into. We try to understand how that has shaped us and how we may be getting in our own way to stop us from growing, to stop us from expanding, and to see where our blind spots are, our limitations are, and how that may impact us. There's so much going on in the moment in the world, whether that is in the digital realm, whether that is in the geo-climate that we're in at the moment. Again, that's going to bring up a lot for us. How can we find solutions to those problems for us so that we continue to move forward rather than be restricted and hindered by them? Jo: Alright. Well let's get into some more specifics. You have been in the author community now for a while. You go to conferences and you are in the podcast community and all this kind of thing. What specific issues have you seen in the author community? Maybe around some of the things you've mentioned, or other things? How might we be able to deal with those? Jack: With authors, I think it is such a wonderful and unique industry that I have an honour and privilege of being a part of now. One of the main things I've learned is just how creative people are. Coming from a creative industry like the music industry, there is a lot of neurodivergence in the creative industries and in the author community. Whether that is autism, whether that is ADHD—that is a real asset to have as a superpower, but it can be an Achilles heel. So it's understanding—and I know that there is an overexposure of people labelling themselves as ADHD—but on the flip side to that, it's how can we look at what's going on for us? For ADHD, for example, there's a thing called shiny object syndrome. You've talked about this in the past, Joanna, where it's like a new thing comes along, be it TikTok, be it Substack, be it bespoke books, be it Shopify, et cetera. We can rush and quickly be like, “oh, let me do this, let me do that,” before we actually take the time to realise, is this right for me? Does this fit my author business? Does this fit where I'm at in my author journey? I think sometimes as authors, we need to not cave in to that shiny object syndrome and take a step back and think to ourselves, how does this serve me? How does this serve my career? How does this work for me if I'm looking at this as a career? If you're looking at it as a hobby, obviously it's a different lens to look through, but that's something that I would often make sure that we look at. One of the other things that really comes up is that in order for any of us to address our fears and anxieties, we need to make sure that we feel psychologically safe and to put ourselves in spaces and places where we feel seen, heard, and understood, which can help address some of the issues that I've just mentioned. Being in that emotionally regulated state when we are with someone we know and trust—so taking someone to a conference, taking someone to a space or a place where you feel that you can be seen, heard, and understood—can help us and allow us to embrace things that we perceive to be scary. That may be finding an author group, finding an online space where you can actually air and share your thoughts, your feelings, where you don't feel that you are being judged. Often it can be quite a judgmental space and place in the online world. So it's just finding your tribe and finding places where you can actually lean into that. So there'd be two things. Jo: I like the idea of the superpower and the Achilles heel because I also feel this when we are writing fiction. Our characters have strengths, but your fatal flaw is often related to your strength. Jack: Yes. Jo: For example, I know I am independent. One of the reasons I'm an independent author is because I'm super independent. But one of my greatest fears is being dependent. So I do lots of things to avoid being dependent on other people, which can lead me to almost damage myself by not asking for help or by trying to make sure that I control everything so I never have to ask anyone else to do something. I'm coming to terms with this as I get older. I feel like this is something we start to hit—I mean, as a woman after menopause—is this feeling of I might have to be dependent on people when I'm older. It's so interesting thinking about this and thinking— My independence is my strength. How can it also be my weakness? So what do you think about that? You're going to psychotherapist me now. Jack: I definitely won't, but it's interesting. Just talking about that, we all have wounds and we all have the shadow, as you've even written about in one of your books. And it's how that can come from a childhood wound where it's like we seek help and it's not given to us. So we create a belief system where I have to do everything myself because no one will help me. Or we may have rejection sensitivity, so we reject ourselves before others can reject us. So it's actually about trying, where we can, to honour our truths, honour that we may want to be independent, for example, but then realising that success leaves clues. I always say that if you are independent—and I definitely align a hundred percent with you, Joanna—I've had to work really hard myself in personal therapy and in business and life to realise that no human is an island and we can't all do this on our own. Yes, it's amazing with the AI agents now that can help us in a business capacity, but having those relationships that we can tap into—like you mentioned all of the people that you tap into—it's so important to have those. I always say that it's important to have three mentors: one person that's ahead of you (for me, that would be Katie Cross because she's someone that I find is an amazing author and we speak at least once a month); people that are at the same level as you that you can go on the journey together with (and I have an author group for that); and then someone that is perceived to be behind you or in a younger generation than you, because you can learn as much from them as they can learn from you. If you can actually tap into those people whilst honouring your independence, then it feels like you can still go on your own journey, but you can tap in and tap out as and when needed. Sacha Black will give you amazing insights, other people like Honor will give you amazing insights, but you can also provide that for them. So there's that safety of being able to do it on your own. But on the flip side, you still have those people that you can tap into as and when necessary as a sounding board, as information on how they were successful, and go from there. Jo: No, I like that. If you're new to the show, Sacha Black and Honor Raconteur have been on the show and they are indeed some of my best friends. So I appreciate that. I really like the idea of the three mentor idea. I just want to add to that because I do think people misunderstand the word mentor sometimes. You mentioned you speak to Katie Cross, but I've found that a lot of the mentors that I've had who are ahead of me have often been books. We mentioned the Viktor Frankl book, and if people don't know, he was Jewish and in the concentration camps and survived that. So it's a real survivor story. But to me, books have been mostly my mentors in terms of people who are ahead of me. We don't always need to speak to or be friends with our mentors. I think that's important too, right? Because I just get emails a lot that say, “Will you be my mentor?” And I don't think that's the point. Jack: Oh, I a hundred percent agree with you. If you don't have access to those mentors—like Oprah Winfrey is one of the people that I perceive as a mentor—I listen to podcasts, I read her books, I watch interviews. There is a way to absorb and acquire that information, and it doesn't have to be a direct relationship with them. It is someone that you can gain the knowledge and wisdom that they've imparted in whatever form you may consume it. Which is why I think it is important to have those three levels: that one that is above you that may be out of reach in terms of a human connection, but you can still access; then the people at the same level as you that you can have those relationships and grow with; and again, that one behind that you can help pave the way for them, but also learn from them as well. So a hundred percent agree that that mentor that you are looking for that may be ahead of you doesn't necessarily need to be someone that is in a real-world relationship. Jo: So let's just circle back to your music industry experience. You mentioned being on the sort of marketing team for some really big names in music, and I mean, it's kind of a sexy job really. It just sounds pretty cool, but of course the music industry has just as many challenges as publishing. What did you learn from working in the music industry that you think might be particularly useful for authors? Jack: The perception of reality was definitely a lot different. It does look sexy and glamorous, but the reality is similar to going to conferences. It's pretty much flight, hotel, and dark rooms with terrible air conditioning that you spend a lot of time in. So sorry to burst the illusion. But I mean, it does have its moments as well. There is so much I've learned over the years and there's probably three things that stand out the most. The first one was I entered the industry right at the height of the music industry. In 2000, 2001. That was when Napster really exploded and it decimated the music industry. It wiped half the value in the space of four years. Then the music industry was trying to shut it down, throwing legal, throwing everything at it, but it was like whack-a-mole. As soon as one went down such as Napster, ten others popped up like Kazaa. So you saw that the old guard wasn't willing to embrace change. They weren't willing to adapt. They assumed that people wanted the formats of CDs, vinyls, cassettes, and they were wrong. Yes, people wanted music, but they actually wanted the music. They didn't care about the format, they just wanted the access. So that was one of the really interesting things that I learned, because I was like, you have to embrace change. You can't ignore it. You can't push it away, push it aside, because it's coming whether you like it or not. I think thankfully the music industry has learned as AI's coming, because now you have to embrace it. There's a lot of legal issues that have been going on at the moment with rights, which you've covered about the Anthropic case and so on. It's such a challenge, and I just think that's the first one. The second one I learned was back in 2018. There was an artist I worked on called Freya Ridings. At that time I was working at an independent record label rather than one of the big three major record labels. She had great songs and we were up against one of the biggest periods of the year and trying to make noise. At the time, Love Island was the biggest TV show on, and everyone wanted to be on it in terms of getting their music synced in the scenes. We were just like, we are never going to compete. So we thought, we need to be clever here. We need to think differently. What we did is we found out what island the show was being recorded on, and we geo-targeted our ads just to that island because we knew the sync team were going to be on there. So we just went hard as nails, advertised relentlessly, and we knew that the sync people would then see the adverts. As a result of that, Freya got the sync. It became the biggest song that season on Love Island, back when it was popular. As a result of that, we built from there. We were like, right, we can't compete with the majors. We have to think differently. We need to do things differently. We need to be creative. It wasn't an easy pathway. That year there were only two other songs that were independent that reached the top 10. So we ended up becoming a third and the biggest song that year. The reason I'm saying that is we can't compete with the major publishers. But the beauty of the independent author community is because we have smaller budgets—most of us, not all of us, but most of us—we have to think differently. We have to make our bang for our buck go a lot further. So it's actually— How can we stay creative? How can we think differently? What can we do differently? So that would be the second thing. Then the third main lesson that I learned, and this is more on the creative side, is that pressure can often work against you, both in a business sense, but especially creativity. I've seen so many artists over the years have imposed deadlines on them to hand in their albums, and it's impacted the quality of their output. Once it's handed in, the stress and the pressure is off, and then you realise that actually those artists end up creating the best material that they have, and then they rush to put it on. Whether that's Mariah Carey's “We Belong Together,” Adele with her song “Hello,” Taylor Swift did the same with “Shake It Off”—they're just three examples. The reason is that pressure keeps us in our beta brainwave state, which is our rational, logical mind. For those of us that are authors that are writing fiction, or even if we are creating stories in our nonfiction work to deliver a point, we need to be in that creative mindset. So we need to be in the alpha and the gamma brain state. Because our body works on 90-minute cycles known as our ultradian rhythm, we need to make sure that we honour our cycle and work with that. If we go past that, our creativity and our productivity is going to go down between 60% and 40% respectively. So as authors, it's important—one, to apply the right amount of pressure; two, to work in breaks; and three, to know what kind of perspective we're looking at. Do we need to be rational and logical, or do we need to be creative? And then adjust the sails accordingly. Jo: That's all fantastic. I want to come back on the marketing thing first—around what you did with the strategic marketing there and the targeted ads to that island. That's just genius. I feel like a lot of us, myself included, we struggle to think creatively about marketing because it's not our natural state. Of course, you've done a lot of marketing, so maybe it comes more naturally to you. I think half the time we don't even use the word creative around marketing, when you're not a marketeer. What are some ways that we can break through our blocks around marketing and try to be more creative around that? Jack: I would challenge a lot of authors on that presumption, because as authors we're in essence storytellers, and to tell a story is creative. There's a great quote: “One death is a tragedy. A thousand deaths is a statistic.” If you can create a story, a compelling narrative about a death in the news, it's going to pull at the heartstrings of people. It's going to really resonate and get with them. Whereas if you are just quoting statistics, most people switch off because they become desensitised to it. So I think because we can tell stories, and that's the essence of what we do, it's how can we tell our story through the medium of social media? How can we tell a story through our creative ads that we then put out onto Facebook or TikTok or whatever platform that we're putting them out—BookBub, et cetera? How can we create a narrative that garners the attention? If we are looking at local media or traditional media, how can we do that? How can we get people to buy in to what we're selling? So it's about having different angles. For me with my new romance book, Stolen Moments, one of the stories I had that really has helped me get some coverage and PR is we recorded the songs next door to the Rolling Stones. Now that was very fortunate timing, very fortunate. But everyone's like, “Oh my God, you recorded next door to the Rolling Stones?” So it's like, well, how can you bring in these creative nuggets that help you to find a story? Again, marketing is in essence telling a story, albeit through different mediums and forms. So it's just how can you package that into a marketable product depending on the platform in which you're putting it out on. Jo: I think that's actually hilarious, by the way, because what you hit on there, as someone with a background in marketing, your story about “we recorded an album for the book next door to the Rolling Stones”—it's got nothing to do with the romance. Jack: Oh, the romance is that the pop star in the book writes and records songs. Jo: Yes, I realised that. But the fact is— For doing things like PR, it's the story behind the story. They don't care that you've written a romance. Jack: Yes. Jo: They're far more interested in you, the author, and other things. So I think what you just described there was a kind of PR hook that most of us don't even think about. Jack: I'm sure a lot of authors already know this, so it's a good reminder, and if you don't, it's great. It's called the A, B, C technique. When you get asked a question, you Answer the question. So that's A. You Build a bridge, and then you go to C, which is Covering one of your points. So whenever you get asked a question, have a list of things you want to get across in an interview. Then just make sure that you find that bridge between whatever the question is to cover off one of your points, and that's how you can do it. Because yes, you may be selling a story, like I said, about writing the songs, but then you can bridge it into actually covering and promoting whatever it is you're promoting. So I think that's always quite helpful to remember. Jo: Well, that's a good tip for things like coming on podcasts as well. I've had people on who don't do what you just mentioned and will just try and shoehorn things in in a more deliberate fashion, whereas other people, as you have just done with your romance there, bring it in while answering a question that actually helps other people. So I think that's the kind of thing we need to think about in marketing. Okay, so then let's come back to the embracing change, and as you mentioned, the AI stuff that's going on. I feel like there's so many “stories” around AI right now. There's a lot of stories being told on both sides—on the positive side, on the negative side—that people believe and buy into and may or may not be true. There's obviously a lot of anger. There's, I think, grief—a big thing that people might not even realise that they have. Can you talk about how authors might deal with what's coming up around the technological change around AI, and any of your personal thoughts as well? Jack: I was thinking about this a lot recently. I mean, I guess everyone is in their own ways and forms. One of the things that came up for me is we have genre expectations and we have generation expectations. When we look at genres, you will have different expectations from different genres. For romance, they want a happily ever after or a happy for now. For cosy mysteries, they expect the crime to be solved. So we as authors make sure we endeavour to meet those expectations. The challenge is that if we are looking at AI, we are all in our own generations. We might be in slightly different generations, but there are going to be different generation expectations from the Alpha generation that's coming up and the Beta generation that's just about to start this year or next year because they're going to come into the world where they don't know any different to AI. So they will have a different expectation than us. It will just be normal that there will be AI agents. It will just be normal that there are AI narrators. It will be normalised that AI will assist authors or assist everyone in doing their jobs. So again, it is a grieving period because we can long for what was, we can yearn for things that worked for us that no longer work for us—whether it's Facebook groups, whether it's the Kindle Rush. We can mourn the loss of that, but that's not coming back. I mean, sometimes there may be a resurgence, but essentially, we've got to embrace the change. We've got to understand that it's coming and it's going to bring up a lot of different emotions because you may have been beholden to one thing and you may be like, yes, I've now got my TikTok lives, and then all of a sudden TikTok goes away. I know Adam, when he was talking about it, he'll just find another platform. But there'll be a lot of people that are beholden to it and then they're like, what do I do now? So again, it's never survival of the fittest—it's survival of the most adaptable. I always use this metaphor where there are three people on three different boats. A storm comes. And the first, the optimist, is like, “Oh, it'll pass,” and does nothing. The pessimist complains about the storm and does nothing. But the realist will adjust the sails and use the storm to find its way to the other side, to get through. It's not going to be easy, but they're actually taking change and making change to get to where they need to go, rather than just expecting or complaining. I get it. We are not, and I hate the expression, “we're all in the same boat.” I call bleep on that. I'm not going to swear. We're not all in the same boat. We're all in the same storm, but different people are going through different things. For some, they can adjust and adapt really quickly like a speedboat. For others, they may be like Jack and Rose in the Titanic on that terrible prop where they're clinging to dear life and trying to get through the storm. So it's about how do I navigate this upcoming storm? What can I do within my control to get through the storm? For some it may be easier because they have the resources, or for some of us that love learning, it's easy to embrace change. For others that have a fear mindset and it's like, “Oh, something new, it's scary, I don't want to embrace it”—you are going to take longer. So you may not be the speedboat, but at some point we are going to have to embrace that change. Otherwise we're going to get left behind. So you need to look at that. Jo: The storm metaphor is interesting, and being in different boats. I feel I do struggle. I struggle with people who suddenly seem to be discovering the storm. I've been talking about AI now since 2016. That's a decade. Jack: Yes. Jo: Even ChatGPT has been around more than three years, and people come to me now and they're talking about stories that they've seen in the media that are just old now. Things have moved on so much. I feel like maybe I was on my boat and I looked through my telescope and I saw the storm. I've been talking about the storm and I've had my own moments of being in the middle of the storm. Now I definitely do struggle with people who just seem to have arrived without any knowledge of it before. I oscillate between being an optimist and a realist. I think I'm somewhere between the two, probably. But I think what is driving me a little crazy in the author community right now is judgment and shame. There are people who are judging other people, and there's shame felt by AI-curious or AI-positive people. So I want to help the people who feel shame in some way for trying new technology, but they still feel attacked. Then those people judge other authors for their choices to use technology. So how do you think we can deal with judgment and shame in the community? Which is a form of conflict, I guess. Jack: Of course. I think with that, there's another great PR quote: “If it bleeds, it leads.” Especially in this digital age, there's a lot of clickbait. So the more polarising, the more emotion-evoking the headline, the more likely you are to engage with that content—whether that is reading it or whether that's posting or retweeting, or whatever format you are consuming it on. So unfortunately, media has now become so much more polarising. It's dividing us rather than uniting us. So people are going to have stronger positions. There's so much even within this to look at. One is, you have to work out where people are on the continuum. Do they have an opinion on AI? Do they have a belief? Or do they have a conviction? Now you're not going to move someone that has a conviction about something, so it's not worth even engaging with them because they're immovable. Like they say, you shouldn't talk about sports, politics, and religion. There are certain subjects that may not be worth talking about, especially if they have a conviction. Because they may not even be able to agree to disagree. They may not be willing or able to hear you. So first and foremost, it's about understanding, well, where are those people sitting on the continuum of AI? Are they curious? Do they have an opinion, but they're open to hearing other opinions? Do they have a belief that could be changed or evolved if they find more information? That's where I think it is. It's not necessarily our jobs—even though you do an amazing job of it, Joanna—but a lot of people are undereducated on these issues or these new technologies. So in some cases it's just a case of a lack of education or them being undereducated. Hopefully in time they will become more and more educated. But again, it's how long is a piece of string? Will people catch up? Will they stay behind? Are they fearful? I guess because of social media, because of the media, as they say, if you can evoke fear in people, you can control them. You can control their perspectives. You can control their minds. So that's where we see it—a lot of people are operating from a fear mindset. So then that's when they project their vitriol in certain cases. If people want to believe a certain thing, that's their choice. I'm not here to tell people what to think. Like I said earlier, it's more about how to think. But I would just encourage people to find people that align with you. Do a sense test, like a litmus test, to find where they sit on the continuum and engage with those people that are open and have opinions or beliefs. But shy away or just avoid people that have convictions that maybe are the polar opposite of yours. Jo: It's funny, isn't it? We seem to be in a phase of history when I feel like you should be able to disagree with people and still be friends. Although, as you mentioned, there's certain members of my family where we just stay on topics of TV shows and movies or music, or what books are you reading? Like, we don't go anywhere near politics. So I do think that might be a rule also with the AI stuff. As you said, find a community, and there are plenty of AI-positive spaces now for people who do want to talk about this kind of stuff. I also think that, I don't know whether this is a tipping point this year, but certainly— I know people who are in bigger corporates where the message is now, “You need to embrace this stuff. It is now part of your job to learn how to use these AI tools.” So if that starts coming into people's day jobs, and also people who have, I don't know, kids at school or people at university who are embracing this more—I mean, maybe it is a generational thing. Jack: Yes. Look, there were so many people that were resistant to working from home, or corporations that were, and then the pandemic forced it. Now everyone's embraced it in some way, shape, or form. I mean, there are people that don't, but the majority of people—when something's forced on you, you have to adapt. So again, if those things are implemented in corporations, then you're going to see it. I'm seeing so many amazing new things in AI that have been implemented in the music industry that we'll see in the publishing industry coming down the road. That will scare a lot of people, but again, we have to embrace those things because they're coming and there's going to be an expectation—especially from the younger generations—that these things are available. So again, it's not first past the post, but if you can be ahead of the wave or at least on the wave, then you are going to reap the rewards. If you are behind the wave, you're going to get left behind. So that's my opinion. I'm not trying to encourage anyone to see from my lens, but at the same time, I do think that we need to be thinking differently. We need to always embrace change where we can, as we can, at the pace that we can. Jo: You mentioned there AI things coming down the road in the music industry. And now everyone's going, wait, what is coming? So tell us— What do you see ahead that you think might also shift into the author world? Jack: There are three things that I've seen. Two that have been implemented and one that's been talked about and worked on at the moment. The first, and this will be quite scary for people, is that major record labels—so think the major publishers on our side—they're all now putting clauses in their contracts that require the artists that sign with them to allow their works to be trained by their own AI models. So that is something that is now actually happening in record labels. I wouldn't be surprised, although I don't have insight into it, if Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, et cetera, are potentially doing the same with authors that sign to them. So that's going to become more standardised. So that is on the major side. But then on the creative side, there are two things that really excite me. The music AI platforms that we're hearing about, the stories that we've seen in the press, and it's the fact that with a click of a button, you can recreate a song into a different genre. I find it so fascinating because if you think about that—turning a pop song into a country song or a rap song into a dance song—the possibilities that we have as authors with our books, if we wish to do so, are amazing. I just think, for example, with your ARKANE series, Joanna, imagine clicking a button and just with one click you can take Morgan Sierra and turn her into a romantic lead in a romance book. Jo: See, it's so funny because I personally just can't imagine that because it's not something I would write. But I guess one example in the romance genre itself is I know plenty of romance authors who write a clean and a spicy version of the same story, right? It is already happening in that way. It's just not a one-click. Jack: Well, I think you can also look at it another way. I think one of the most famous examples is Twilight. With Twilight and Stephenie Meyer, if she had the foresight—and I'm not saying she didn't, just to clarify—but fan fiction is such a massive sub-genre of works. And obviously from Twilight came 50 Shades of Gray. Imagine if she had the licensing rights like the NFTs, where she could have made money off of every sale. So that you could then, through works that you create and give licence, earn a percentage of every release, every sale, every consumption unit of your works. There are just so many possibilities where you can create, adapt, have spinoffs that can then build out your world. Obviously, there may need to be an approval process in there for continuity and quality control because you want to make sure you're doing that, but I think that has such massive potential in publishing if we wish to do so. Or like I said, change characters. Like Robert Langdon's character in Dan Brown's books—no longer being the kind of thriller, but maybe being a killer instead. There's so many possibilities. It's just, again, how to think, not what to think—how to think differently and how we can use that. So that's the second of three. Jo: Oh, before you move on, you did mention NFTs and I've actually been reading about this again. So I'm usually five years early. That's the general rule. I started talking about NFTs in mid-2021, and obviously there was a crypto crash, it goes up and down, blah, blah, blah. But forget the crypto side—on the blockchain side, digital originality, and exactly what you said about saying like, where did this originate? This is now coming back in the AI world. It could be that I really was five years early. So amusingly—and I'm going to link to it in the notes because I did a “Why NFTs Are Exciting for Authors” solo episode, I think in 2022—it may be that the resurgence will happen in the next year, and all those people who said I was completely wrong, that this may be coming back. Digital originality I think is what we're talking about there. But so, okay, so what was the other thing? Jack: So the third one is the one that I'm most excited about, but I think will be the most scary for people. Obviously consumption changes and formats change. Like I said, in music I've seen it all the time—whether it's vinyl to cassettes, to CDs, to downloads, to streaming. Again, there's different consumption of the same format, and we see that with books as well, obviously—hardbacks, paperbacks, eBooks, audiobooks. Now with the rise of AI, AI narration has made audiobooks so much more accessible for people. I know that there are issues with certain people not wanting to do it, or certain platforms not allowing AI narration to be uploaded unless it's their own. The next step is what I'm most excited about. What I'm seeing now in the music industry is people licensing their image to then recreate that as music videos because music videos are so expensive. One of my friends just shot a music video for two million pounds. I don't think many authors would ever wish to spend that. If you can license your image and use AI to create a three-minute music video that looks epic and just as real as humanly possible, imagine if those artists—or if we go a step further, those actors—license their image to then be used to adapt our books into a TV series or a film. So that then we are in a position where that is another format of consumption alongside an audiobook, a paperback, an eBook, hardcover, special edition, and so on and so forth. It potentially has the opportunity to open us up to a whole new world. Because yes, there are adaptations of books that we're seeing at the moment, but for those of us that are trying to get our content into different formats, this can be a new pathway. I'm going to make a prediction here myself, Joanna. Jo: Mm-hmm. Jack: I would say in the next five to ten years, there will be a platform akin to a Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Apple Plus, where you can license the rights to an image of an actor or an actress. Then with the technology—and you may need people to help you adapt your book into a TV series or a film—that can then be consumed. I just think the possibilities are endless. I mean, again, I think of your character and I'm like, oh, what would it be if Angelina Jolie licensed her image and you could have her play the lead character in your ARKANE series? I mean, again, the possibilities potentially are endless here. Jo: Well, and on that, if people think this won't happen—1776, I don't know if you've seen this, it's just being teased at the moment. Darren Aronofsky has made an American revolutionary story all with AI. So this is being talked about at the moment. It's on YouTube at the moment. The AI video is just extraordinary already, so I totally agree with you. I think things are going to be quite weird for a while, and it will take a while to get used to. You mentioned coming into the music industry in 2000, 2001—I started my work before the internet, and then the internet came along and lots of things changed. I mean, anyone who's older than 40, 45-ish can remember what work was like without the internet. Now we are moving into a time where it'll be like, what was it like before AI? And I think we'll look back and go like, why the hell did we do that kind of thing? So it is a changing world, but yes, exciting times, right? I think the other thing that's happening right now, even to me, is that things are moving so fast. You can almost feel like a kind of whiplash with how much is changing. How do we deal with the fast pace of change while still trying to anchor ourselves in our writing practice and not going crazy? Jack: Again, it's that everything everywhere all at once—you can get lost and discombobulated. I always say be the tortoise, not the hare—because you don't want to fly and die. You want pace and grace. Everyone will have a different pace. For some marathon runners, they can run a five-minute mile, some can run an eight-minute mile, some can run a twelve-minute mile. It's about finding the pace that works for you. Every one of us have different commitments. Every one of us have different ways we view the industry—some as a hobby, some as a business. So it's about honouring your needs, your commitment. Some of us, as you've had people on the podcast, some people are carers. They have to care. Some people are parents. Some people don't have those commitments and so can devote more time and then actually learn more, change more as a result. So again, it's about finding your groove, finding your rhythm, honouring that, and again, showing up consistently. Because motivation may get you started, but it's habit and discipline that sees you through. Keep that discipline, keep that pace and grace. Be consistent in what you can do. And know where you're at. Don't compare and despair, because again, if you look at someone else, they may be ahead of you, but the race is only with yourself in the end. So you've got to just focus on where you are at and am I in a better place than I was yesterday? Am I working on my business as well as in my business? How am I doing that? When am I doing that? And what am I doing that for? If you can be asking yourself those questions and making sure you're staying true to yourself and not burning out, making sure that you are honouring your other commitments, then I think you are going at the pace that feels right for you. Jo: Brilliant. Jo: Where can people find you and your books and everything you do online? Jack: Thank you so much for having me on, Joanna, today. You can find me on JackWilliamson.co.uk for all my nonfiction books and therapy work. Then for my fiction work, it is ABJackson.com, or ABJacksonAuthor on Instagram and TikTok. Jo: Well, thanks so much for your time, Jack. That was great. Jack: Thank you so much. The post Post-Traumatic Growth, Creative Marketing, And Dealing With Change with Jack Williamson first appeared on The Creative Penn.