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This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers to promote its Copilot AI product. The panel debates the ethics and business models behind these tech industry developments. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Intro and Patreon support[0:28] Affinity goes permanently free[1:05] How Affinity positions itself against Adobe[2:20] Canva's strategy and corporate subscription gateway[3:56] Reaction to the announcement video[5:23] Historical Adobe comparisons[7:05] Canva's AI model sources[7:51] Pantone launches AI-based color generator[9:02] Color theory, branding uses, and Affinity plug-ins[11:53] Pantone's proprietary data and training[14:08] Chat room updates and humor[14:55] Tinder seeks photo-library access[15:28] Ethical, personal, and privacy implications[19:02] Microsoft uses influencers to promote Copilot[21:06] Influence vs. endorsement discussion[27:03] What an influencer conference is like[30:49] Closing discussion and wrap-up[31:14] Panelist location and contact info Links: How is Affinity Now Free?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9YR9KeCJDY Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photoshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/tinder-to-use-ai-to-get-to-know-users-tap-into-their-camera-roll-photos/ Pantone just made an AI tool that's actually usefulhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91435187/pantone-color-generator-ai-tool Microsoft Stock Rises as Influencers Help Promote Copilot AIhttps://www.gurufocus.com/news/3199084/microsoft-stock-rises-as-influencers-help-promote-copilot-ai Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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This discussion centers on Affinity going free under Canva, a move seen as a direct challenge to Adobe's subscription model. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet also cover Pantone's new AI tool for generating color palettes, Tinder's controversial attempt to access users' camera rolls for better matching, and Microsoft's decision to use influencers to promote its Copilot AI product. The panel debates the ethics and business models behind these tech industry developments. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Intro and Patreon support [0:28] Affinity goes permanently free [1:05] How Affinity positions itself against Adobe [2:20] Canva's strategy and corporate subscription gateway [3:56] Reaction to the announcement video [5:23] Historical Adobe comparisons [7:05] Canva's AI model sources [7:51] Pantone launches AI-based color generator [9:02] Color theory, branding uses, and Affinity plug-ins [11:53] Pantone's proprietary data and training [14:08] Chat room updates and humor [14:55] Tinder seeks photo-library access [15:28] Ethical, personal, and privacy implications [19:02] Microsoft uses influencers to promote Copilot [21:06] Influence vs. endorsement discussion [27:03] What an influencer conference is like [30:49] Closing discussion and wrap-up [31:14] Panelist location and contact info Links: How is Affinity Now Free? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9YR9KeCJDY Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/05/tinder-to-use-ai-to-get-to-know-users-tap-into-their-camera-roll-photos/ Pantone just made an AI tool that's actually useful https://www.fastcompany.com/91435187/pantone-color-generator-ai-tool Microsoft Stock Rises as Influencers Help Promote Copilot AI https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3199084/microsoft-stock-rises-as-influencers-help-promote-copilot-ai Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
A judge is racing to break up Google's advertising empire before they can appeal, while Microsoft's Copilot stumbles on camera. Australia's sweeping social bans, Roblox's selfie requirement, and flawed AI moderation spark sharp debate on what happens when online gatekeeping gets serious. Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Trolls NetChoice Sues Virginia To Block Its One-Hour Social Media Limit For Kids Roblox is requiring 9yo kids to submit a video selfie to prove age Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Parts of the Internet It's not just you, many websites are not working this morning amid Cloudflare outage Cloudflare-related variation on the classic XKCD Trump's DOGE Is Dead and We Won't Miss It Meta Wins FTC Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Deals Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent 780,000 Windows Users Downloaded Linux Distro Zorin OS in the Last 5 Weeks Fortnite is getting Unity games Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key. SEC Dismisses Case Against SolarWinds, Top Security Officer Google Starts Testing Ads In AI Mode A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon Work is "optional" and irrelevant money: Musk's creepy utopian dream White House Tries to axe the GAIN act (Act that would have prevented AI tech from being sold to other nations.) Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Molly White, and Wesley Faulkner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security deel.com/twit
Like it or not, you may not be able to avoid the AI agents for long. David and Nilay discuss the ways Microsoft is pushing agents to practically every corner of Windows, and where Google plans to put Gemini 3 now that it's confident it makes the best model. After that, the hosts dig into the ruling in Meta's monopoly case, which has a lot to say about TikTok — and about the state and future of the internet. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for an extra-long Brendan Carr is a Dummy, some thoughts on domain names, and a quick Boox screen test. Further reading: Google cracked Apple's AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phones Talking to Windows' Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,' starting with the taskbar Microsoft Agent 365 lets businesses manage AI agents like they do people Screw it, I'm installing Linux Google is launching Gemini 3, its ‘most intelligent' AI model yet Google Antigravity is an ‘agent-first' coding tool built for Gemini 3 Google's AI Mode can now help you visualize your travel plans Google Gemini is getting better at identifying AI fakes | The Verge Google's Nano Banana AI image model goes Pro and is free to try | The Verge Meta is not a monopolist, judge rules FTC v. Meta: the antitrust battle over Instagram and WhatsApp Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI laws Here's the Trump executive order that would ban state AI laws Republicans are looking for a way to bring back the AI moratorium Brendan Carr's FCC launches probe into BBC's Trump edit | The Verge The FCC wants to roll back steps meant to stop a repeat of a massive telecom hack | The Verge Matter 1.5 brings camera support at last — here's what it means for your smart home MSNBC's website is now MS.NOW Future Google TV devices might come with a solar-powered remote Disney loses bid to block Sling TV's one-day cable passes Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sabrina Goldfarb works at GitHub on billing systems and the Copilot AI tool. She made a career change from video editing to software engineering and started her tech journey with Frontend Masters' HTML/CSS bootcamp about eight years ago, which sparked her passion for coding.Sabrina co-founded Circulart, a fintech startup collecting data from emerging market central banks. She balances her GitHub work with managing the startup's technical architecture, crediting AI tools for making this possible by condensing what used to take a week into a day.She's passionate about teaching and giving back, driven by remembering her own eight-year struggle to break into tech. She advocates for creating your own opportunities and being persistent. Learn AI alongside coding fundamentals. Security and code understanding remain important, but AI proficiency is now essential. She encourages automating repetitive tasks and staying open to new technology.Check out Sabrina's Practical Prompt Engineering Course: https://frontendmasters.com/courses/prompt-engineering/Frontend Masters Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMastersInstagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMastersAbout Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer!frontendmasters.com
Explosions rock a shuttered Myanmar cybercrime hub. The Aisuru botnet shifts from DDoS to residential proxies. Dentsu confirms data theft at Merkle. Boston bans biometrics. Proton restores journalists' email accounts after backlash. Memento labs admits Dante spyware is theirs. Australia accuses Microsoft of improperly forcing users into AI upgrades. CISA warns of active exploitation targeting manufacturing management software. A covert cyberattack during Trump's first term disabled Venezuela's intelligence network. Our guest is Ben Seri, Co-Founder and CTO of Zafran, discussing the trend of AI native attacks. New glasses deliver fashionable paranoia. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today's guest is Ben Seri, Co-Founder and CTO of Zafran, discussing the trend of AI native attacks and how defenders should use AI to defend and remediate. Selected Reading Stragglers from Myanmar scam center raided by army cross into Thailand as buildings are blown up (AP News) Aisuru Botnet Shifts from DDoS to Residential Proxies (Krebs on Security) Advertising giant Dentsu reports data breach at subsidiary Merkle (Bleeping Computer) Boston Police Can No Longer Use Facial Recognition Software (Built in Boston) Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency (The Intercept) CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware (TechCrunch) Australia sues Microsoft for forcing Copilot AI onto Office 365 customers (Pivot to AI) CISA warns of actively exploited flaws in Dassault DELMIA Apriso manufacturing software (Beyond Machines) CIA cyberattacks targeting the Maduro regime didn't satisfy Trump in his first term. Now the US is flexing its military might (CNN Politics) Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI assistants are currently misrepresenting news content 45% of the time, according to a study by the European Broadcasting Union. This research, which evaluated 3,000 responses from popular AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, revealed that 31% of responses had serious sourcing issues, while 30% contained inaccuracies. Notably, Google's Gemini performed the worst, with 76% of its outputs flawed. This raises significant concerns about the reliability of AI in disseminating information, particularly as these tools increasingly serve as intermediaries between users and content.In addition to issues of accuracy, a study from Stanford and Harvard found that AI chatbots tend to flatter users rather than challenge them, validating user behavior 50% more than human counterparts. This tendency to agree rather than provide constructive feedback can lead to a lack of critical engagement, further complicating the role of AI in decision-making processes. Furthermore, the Wikimedia Foundation reported an 8% decline in human traffic to Wikipedia, attributed to generative AI chatbots and search engines that provide direct answers without redirecting users to original sources. This trend highlights the growing challenge faced by platforms reliant on user engagement.The episode also discusses advancements in AI capabilities from major players like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Microsoft has introduced updates to its CoPilot AI assistant, including a group chat feature and a new Real Talk mode that encourages more dynamic interactions. OpenAI's ChatGPT can now search across multiple applications, while Anthropic's Claude has introduced a memory feature that retains past conversations. These developments indicate a shift towards more integrated and context-aware AI systems that can enhance collaboration and user experience.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, the implications are clear. The effectiveness of AI now hinges on context, governance, and integration rather than just model size. As AI tools become more prevalent, the responsibility for ensuring their safe and effective use falls on providers. This presents an opportunity for MSPs to develop new service lines focused on AI hygiene and governance, helping clients navigate the complexities of AI while maximizing its potential benefits.Four things to know today 00:00 The Limits of AI: Research Shows Chatbots Mislead, Overagree, and Undermine the Information Ecosystem04:27 A 1997 PC Running AI? The Future of Intelligence Might Be Smaller, Cheaper, and Closer to Home08:08 AI's Getting Personal — Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic Roll Out Smarter, More Human Chatbots13:26 From Feedback to Fixes: Microsoft's New Copilot Brings AI to Customer Experience and Operational Intelligence This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://mailprotector.com/mspradio/
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche to talk about the decision by the competition watchdog ACCC to sue Microsoft for alleged misleading conduct over adding Copilot AI to its 365 subs.
Episode 86: You all told us what you hated about Windows 11, and we fully agreed. So in this episode we go through all our grievances with the current state of Windows.CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro06:21 - Unnecessary Microsoft accounts10:39 - Search is broken15:49 - Splash screens and ads20:52 - The right click context menu26:53 - Pre-installed bloatware33:21 - Windows updates hurting performance38:41 - Telemetry capture and data mining42:28 - Copilot AI integration45:45 - Updates breaking things48:14 - Inability to dismiss pop-ups and updates50:25 - Janky monitor issues58:21 - Removing useful customization options1:01:06 - Driver updates via Windows Update breaking things1:05:17 - Microsoft Store1:09:21 - Is Linux an alternative for gaming PCs?1:14:36 - Summary of the current state of Windows1:17:44 - Updates from our boring livesSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTAudio: https://shows.acast.com/the-hardware-unboxed-podcastVideo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqT8Vb3jweH6_tj2SarErfwSUPPORT US DIRECTLYPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hardwareunboxedLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hardwareunboxed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwareUnboxedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hardwareunboxed.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google DeepMind's Cell2Sentence-Scale 27B model has marked a significant milestone in biomedical research by predicting and validating a novel cancer immunotherapy. By analyzing over 4,000 compounds, the AI pinpointed silmitasertib as a “conditional amplifier” that boosts immune response in the presence of interferon. Lab tests verified a 50% increase in antigen presentation, enabling the immune system to detect previously undetectable tumors. This discovery, absent from prior scientific literature, highlights AI's ability to uncover hidden biological mechanisms.Microsoft is integrating its Copilot AI into Windows 11, transforming the operating system into an interactive digital assistant. With “Hey, Copilot” voice activation and a Vision feature that allows the AI to “see” the user's screen, Copilot can guide users through tasks in real time. The new Actions feature enables Copilot to perform operations like editing folders or managing background processes. This move reflects Microsoft's broader vision to embed AI seamlessly into everyday workflows, redefining the PC experience by making the operating system a proactive partner rather than a passive platform.Signal has achieved a cryptographic breakthrough by implementing quantum-resistant end-to-end encryption. Its new Triple Ratchet protocol incorporates the CRYSTALS-Kyber algorithm, blending classical and post-quantum security. Engineers overcame the challenge of large quantum-safe keys by fragmenting them into smaller, message-sized pieces, ensuring smooth performance. This upgrade is celebrated as the first user-friendly, large-scale post-quantum encryption deployment, setting a new standard for secure communication in an era where quantum computing could threaten traditional encryption.Using just $750 in consumer-grade hardware, researchers intercepted unencrypted data from 39 geostationary satellites, capturing sensitive information ranging from in-flight Wi-Fi and retail inventory to military and telecom communications. Companies like T-Mobile and Walmart acknowledged misconfigurations after the findings were disclosed. The study exposes the vulnerability of critical infrastructure still relying on unencrypted satellite links, demonstrating that low-cost eavesdropping can breach systems banking on “security through obscurity,” which A foreign actor exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint to infiltrate the Kansas City National Security Campus, a key U.S. nuclear weapons contractor. While the attack targeted IT systems, it raised concerns about potential access to operational technology. Suspected actors include Chinese or Russian groups, likely pursuing strategic espionage. The breach underscores how enterprise software flaws can compromise national defense and highlights the slow pace of securing critical operational infrastructure.Google's Threat Intelligence team uncovered UNC5342, a North Korean hacking group using EtherHiding to embed malware in public blockchains like Ethereum. By storing malicious JavaScript in immutable smart contracts, the technique ensures persistence and low-cost updates. Delivered via fake job interviews targeting developers, this approach marks a new era of cyber threats, leveraging decentralized technology as a permanent malware host.Kohler's Dekoda toilet camera ($599 + subscription) monitors gut health and hydration by scanning waste, using fingerprint ID and encrypted data for privacy. While Kohler claims the camera only views the bowl, privacy advocates question the implications of such intimate surveillance, even with “end-to-end encryption.”In a daring eight-minute heist, thieves used a crane to steal royal jewels from the Louvre, exposing significant security gaps. An audit revealed outdated defenses, delayed modernization, and blind spots, serving as a stark reminder that even the most prestigious institutions are vulnerable to breaches when security measures lag.
EP 263. In this week's snappy update!Google DeepMind's AI uncovers a groundbreaking cancer therapy, marking a leap in immunotherapy innovation.Microsoft's Copilot AI transforms Windows 11, enabling voice-driven control and screen-aware assistance.Signal's quantum-resistant encryption upgrade really does set a new standard for secure messaging resilience.Researchers expose shocking vulnerabilities in satellite communications, revealing unencrypted data with minimal equipment.Foreign hackers compromised a critical U.S. nuclear weapons facility, through Microsoft's Sharepoint!North Korean hackers pioneer 'EtherHiding,' concealing malware on blockchains for immutable cybertheft opportunities.Kohler's Dekoda toilet camera revolutionizes health monitoring with privacy-focused waste analysis technology and brings new meaning to “End to End” encryption.A daring Louvre heist exposes critical security gaps, sparking debate over protecting global cultural treasures with decades old cameras and tech.Camera ready? Smile.Find the full transcript to this week's podcast here.
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Apple updates the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip, Threads now includes group messaging for up to 50 individuals, and Microsoft introduces new Copilot AI features. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Apple Updates The iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro With The New M5 Chip – DTH"
"PC-as-a-Service makes fast, secure deployments possible without having to contract with a series of vendors for devices, connectivity, support, and replacement services — all with a competitive, predictable monthly payment," says John Tonthat, CRO of Cellhub, in a new Technology Reseller News podcast. Cellhub, a premier primary agent in T-Mobile's Channel Partner program, has teamed with Lifetime Endpoint Resources (EPR) to introduce a first-to-market PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) program. Powered by T-Mobile's industry-leading 5G network and anchored by Lenovo® ThinkPad™ devices, the program is designed to give MSPs and solution providers a full-stack, fixed-price computing environment to deliver to end-users. Key features of the program include: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 laptops – ready-to-go, preconfigured Built-in 5G connectivity – 75 to 125 GB/month for mobile-first access Embedded security agent and remote wipe – enterprise-grade protection 24/7/365 help desk support – powered by distributor D&H Distributing Advanced exchange – replacement devices shipped before the old ones return Fixed 36-month pricing – predictable IT costs in volatile markets Microsoft 365 + Copilot – AI-enhanced productivity Tonthat explains that Cellhub's mission is to represent and advance T-Mobile solutions, but this launch also positions the company as a systems integrator and lifecycle enabler for MSPs. By unifying connectivity, devices, support, and software in one bundle, PCaaS helps partners offer a premium 5G-enabled workplace while creating new streams of recurring revenue. The program is aimed squarely at small and mid-sized businesses, helping them gain enterprise-grade computing power without the burden of upfront capital expenditures. “Cellhub is thrilled to provide a superior, comprehensive 5G solution that can accelerate outcomes for small businesses, especially those who might not be able to maintain their own in-house IT teams,” Tonthat adds. Listen to the full conversation with John Tonthat of Cellhub on Technology Reseller News. Connect with Cellhub & John Tonthat John Tonthat on LinkedIn cellhub.com Cellhub on LinkedIn Cellhub, a premier primary agent in T-Mobile's Channel Partner program, is working with asset lifecycle management provider Lifetime EndPoint Resources to launch a first-to-market PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) program for the channel, powered by T-Mobile. This end-to-end 5G connectivity solution provides high-performance Lenovo® ThinkPad™ computing devices connected by T-Mobile, the largest 5G network, bundling 24-hour help desk services, advanced exchange services, and Microsoft Office 365 and Copilot for the devices. Cellhub considers PCaaS a next-gen model for comprehensive device lifecycle management in the channel, positioned to drive the category forward. The PCaaS program is delivered over a 36-month term at a competitive (and tariff-resistant) monthly recurring fee as opposed to an up-front capital expenditure. PCaaS allows MSPs to offer a fully-managed, set-price computing bundle, complete with cutting edge 5G connectivity, Lenovo-branded devices, “always-there” support, and expedited exchange of devices when issues arise. It's ideal for a variety of modern workplaces, especially companies whose employees are distributed among different locations, like visiting nurses services or attorneys' offices, translating to reliable, consistent connectivity with minimal downtime and long-term optimized computing.
This week, everything is a HomePod. And has ads. The Verge's Jen Pattison-Tuohy joins the show to talk about all of Amazon's new hardware, the current state of Alexa Plus, and whether the new Kindle Scribe is the one we've been waiting for. Then, The Verge's Emma Roth tells Jen and David about her experience with Telly, the TV that ships to your house for free in exchange for showing you ads all the time. Telly may not be for everyone. Finally, in the lightning round, the gang talks about a handy new Spotify feature, Emma's first Waymo ride, and the glory that is Chunk. Further reading: Amazon's 2025 hardware event: the 8 biggest announcements Here's where to preorder all of Amazon's new Alexa devices and when they arrive Amazon finally did the damn hardware right Amazon's new Echo Dot Max smart speaker bumps up the bass Alexa Plus is smarter — but it's not yet smart enough Alexa Plus on the TV is made to save you from your phone Alexa Plus is smarter — but it's not yet smart enough Alexa Plus on the TV is made to save you from your phone Amazon sticks two cameras together for the 180-degree Blink Arc The new Google Home Speaker is built for Gemini Hey Google, meet Gemini: the new voice of your smart home | The Verge I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that's always showing ads OpenAI made a TikTok for deepfakes, and it's getting hard to tell what's real Spotify now lets you exclude specific songs from your algorithm All hail the new Fat Bear Champion Ring launches upgraded cameras with ‘Retinal Vision' 4K recording Microsoft is giving Copilot AI faces you can chat with Waymo adds YouTube Music Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
Windows 11 version 25H2 is here, but blink and you might miss the difference from last year! Also, Microsoft just hiked Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30/month and is leaving gamers everywhere weighing their subscriptions—and their loyalty. 25H2 is here?! Microsoft announced that 25H2 is GA! But where is it? And what is it? Microsoft has a list of "new" features More Windows 11 Microsoft delivers the 24H2 Week D update in Week E No, it's not the preview version of 25H2 for some reason But it is a massive update. And it is essentially 25H2 Pavan Davuluri was promoted to president and his first change was to bring Windows engineering back in-house and out of Azure Dev and Beta: Minor changes to File Explorer, Quick settings, Get Started Photos app is getting AI-based categories Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to be free-free in the EU Snapdragon X2 It's real and it's really better than almost anything out there. The bad news: Not until next year Hardware prototypes point the way for device makers Arm is the epiphany we need for everything to just work Also, apparently Qualcomm still makes phone chips Qualcomm declares "total litigation victory" against Arm Holdings. More like Harm Holdings, ammmi right? AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella steps aside to focus on engineering Microsoft enters a new era for Copilot/AI "More Copilot" is the new "more cowbell" Microsoft 365 Premium is the AI-powered subscription you were looking for, Copilot Pro is out This maps neatly to the three app structure model and to Paul's "I will not pay for AI" thing Tied to this, Microsoft also announced inside app vibe working updates across Office apps Is this also tied to low uptick on paid AI? Report claims just 8 million seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot Stevie Bathiche came to Hawaii to talk about the importance of NPUs and on-device AI "Directive AI, 80 TOPS NPUs enable concurrent AI, AI agents are the "outside app" structure, Orchestration is evolving Copilot users can talk to a cartoon now Xbox and gaming Major revamp to Xbox Game Pass with some good and some bad Xbox Cloud Gaming is out of beta after what feels like 17 years, now on all Game Pass tiers Game Pass Ultimate gets big price hike but also some improvements Game Pass Premium replaces Standard Game Pass Essential replaces Core Amazon Luna got a big update too You can preorder a ROG Xbox Ally Gaming handheld now And Microsoft announces how it will handle compatibility Costco drops Xbox consoles Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to P5 in 2025 EA goes private for $55 billion Tips and picks Tip of the week: Videogames are getting expensive App pick of the week: Proton Mail RunAs Radio this week: HaveIBeenPwned with Troy Hunt Brown liquor pick of the week: Compass Box Vellichor 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 shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly zapier.com/windows
“CRM shouldn't suck—but for too many companies, it does,” says Christopher Smith, Founder of Empellor CRM. “The good news is, when implemented correctly, it can finally deliver on its promise of productivity.” At the MSP Summit in Orlando, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Smith about why so many organizations feel burdened by CRM systems—and how Empellor CRM helps MSPs and their customers unlock real value. Smith, who has spent nearly 20 years implementing CRM, explained that the technology itself isn't the problem. Instead, it's often misaligned with business goals, poorly integrated, and treated as a silo. Sales teams end up spending hours entering data that benefits leadership reporting, but not the seller—leading to widespread frustration and weak ROI. To address this, Smith authored the book CRM Shouldn't Suck and is giving away 2,000 copies to help businesses “unsuck” their CRM strategies. His approach emphasizes aligning CRM with strategic goals, cleaning data, and tailoring implementations to real business needs. Smith pointed to Microsoft Dynamics 365, integrated with Copilot AI, as the platform that is finally delivering on CRM's original promise. Features like automated meeting summaries, instant follow-up emails, and task creation free sales teams from hours of manual updates, enabling them to focus on relationships and revenue growth. “CRM is finally able to deliver on its promise of improved productivity,” Smith said. “With Dynamics 365 and Copilot, nothing falls through the cracks—and salespeople get their evenings back.” Learn more at empellorcrm.com.
A major antitrust ruling leaves Google with Chrome intact but requires limited data sharing with competitors, while Apple continues to benefit from billions in Google search placement payments. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Mark Fuccio debates whether remedies punish innovation, investor reactions to the news, and privacy issues around smart TVs with AI assistants. They close with lighter takes on Clippy's unlikely return as a protest symbol. This MacVoices is supported by OpenCase. MagSafe Perfected. Use the code “macvoices” to save 10% at TheOpenCase.com Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Google avoids breakup in antitrust ruling[1:30] Chrome stays, concessions required[2:30] Apple keeps billions from Google search deal[3:50] Investor reaction and stock impact[5:10] Broader antitrust implications[7:40] DOJ and Google appeals expected[10:00] Data sharing debate: free vs. fee[14:15] DOJ concerns over GenAI and search[15:40] Copilot AI blob arrives on Samsung TVs[17:25] Comparing AI assistants on Apple TV vs smart TVs[19:15] Privacy risks of AI-driven TVs[23:05] Second screen vs locked-in TV use[26:00] Clippy's return as protest icon[30:20] Panel sign-offs and closing Links: Microsoft Copilot is now a talking blob on Samsung TVshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-is-now-a-talking-blob-on-samsung-tvs-204115199.html Clippy Is Back As A Mascot For Big Tech Protestshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91387927/clippy-is-back-as-a-mascot-for-big-tech-protests Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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A major antitrust ruling leaves Google with Chrome intact but requires limited data sharing with competitors, while Apple continues to benefit from billions in Google search placement payments. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Mark Fuccio debates whether remedies punish innovation, investor reactions to the news, and privacy issues around smart TVs with AI assistants. They close with lighter takes on Clippy's unlikely return as a protest symbol. This MacVoices is supported by OpenCase. MagSafe Perfected. Use the code “macvoices” to save 10% at TheOpenCase.com Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Google avoids breakup in antitrust ruling [1:30] Chrome stays, concessions required [2:30] Apple keeps billions from Google search deal [3:50] Investor reaction and stock impact [5:10] Broader antitrust implications [7:40] DOJ and Google appeals expected [10:00] Data sharing debate: free vs. fee [14:15] DOJ concerns over GenAI and search [15:40] Copilot AI blob arrives on Samsung TVs [17:25] Comparing AI assistants on Apple TV vs smart TVs [19:15] Privacy risks of AI-driven TVs [23:05] Second screen vs locked-in TV use [26:00] Clippy's return as protest icon [30:20] Panel sign-offs and closing Links: Microsoft Copilot is now a talking blob on Samsung TVshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-copilot-is-now-a-talking-blob-on-samsung-tvs-204115199.html Clippy Is Back As A Mascot For Big Tech Protestshttps://www.fastcompany.com/91387927/clippy-is-back-as-a-mascot-for-big-tech-protests Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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A new iPhone to add to the mix: the iPhone Air. Is it really the thinnest iPhone? The body is, but not the camera area! The announcement that caught my eye: eSIM is now the standard. It makes it much easier to change providers or grab a data plan when you're overseas. There's no need to try and track down a packet and remember where you put your old SIM card, you can subscribe fully digitally and be connected in seconds. Spotify's music quality is stepping up And they won't be charging you extra for the improvement, which is nice. It's rolling out to 50 markets around the world and New Zealand is on the list. Spotify says subscribers should receive a notification in the app as lossless becomes available, but you will need to manually select it in your settings. This has been a LONG time coming. In 2021, Spotify claimed it was “coming later this year”, and by May of 2024 it was “almost ready.” Specialist AI Agents are coming to Microsoft's Copilot AI offering The Sales, Service and Finance Agents will be part of the general Copilot offering, instead of being their own subscriptions. It'll mean you effectively get free access to them instead of needing an extra subscription, which Microsoft hopes will simplify things for businesses. The finance agent for example can now integrate with your enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool, like SAP, and bring that data directly into Copilot, Excel, and Outlook to help finance teams manage tasks and gain faster insights. So you could draft an email to a client requesting payment and it'll grab the data direct from your system. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News and Updates: Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri says the next version of Windows—possibly Windows 12—will be an “ambient, multi-modal” OS powered by AI. Voice will become a primary input alongside keyboard and mouse, with context-aware features that understand what's on your screen. Microsoft calls it an “agentic AI” future, blending local and cloud compute, though privacy concerns loom. Excel is testing a new =COPILOT() AI function that lets users type natural language prompts instead of formulas. Microsoft warns not to use it for any task requiring accuracy—like math, finance, or compliance—since results may be wrong. Critics say this undermines Excel's core purpose and could erode real spreadsheet skills. President Trump announced that Intel has agreed to give the US government a 10% stake—worth about $10B—through a mix of CHIPS Act funds and direct investment. The deal aims to secure domestic chipmaking but gives the US no board influence. Democrats are questioning legality, while Trump floated possible 300% tariffs on foreign semiconductors to further boost Intel against TSMC and Samsung.
Nvidia's earnings are ok, but maybe showing signs of normalizing. Copilot for your TV. A blockchain for your cloud. I catch you up on that whole Nano Banana image AI craze sweeping the internet. And a summary of the Pixel phone reviews. Links: Nvidia beats on top and bottom lines as company expects breakneck AI spend to continue (CNBC) Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers (The Verge) Microsoft's Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors (The Verge) Google Cloud is developing its own blockchain for payments, currently in private testnet (The Block) Google Gemini's AI image model gets a ‘bananas' upgrade (TechCrunch) Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples (The Verge) Google Pixel 10 Pro review: the best AI phone on the market (The Shortcut) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Personal Computer Show Wednesday August 27th 2025 www.PRN.live - Streaming on the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time In the News • Microsoft's Emergency Windows Update and Why Your PC Might Fail • Nvidia Hit Pause on H20 Chip Production for China • Google Discover Adds AI Summaries • Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but .. • Google will Throttle your Pixel 10's Battery • AI Assistants Are Just Alexa All Over Again • The AI Report That's Spooking Wall Street • The AI Battle's Newest Warrior Strikes a Major Blow to Big Tech ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell • Dr Doreen Galli Reflects on Guidance Given that May Not be the Best From the Tech Corner • The Rising Costs of Businesses Paying for Advanced Artificial Intelligence • The Jobs AI Is Replacing the Fastest Technology Chatter - (Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston • Home Automation Concerns in all Directions
Wes Ott talks you through the big tech news of the day, including the soon-to-open Netflix Houses, Waymo's autonomous vehicles on the road in New York City, and Microsoft's Copilot AI being integrated into its Excel software.
Wes Ott talks you through the big tech news of the day, including the soon-to-open Netflix Houses, Waymo's autonomous vehicles on the road in New York City, and Microsoft's Copilot AI being integrated into its Excel software.
Elon Musk's Grok 2.5 License Controversy, Microsoft Copilot AI in Excel, and More Tech Updates In this episode of hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the controversial release of Elon Musk's XAI Grok 2.5 model, which is marketed as open source but comes with several restrictive license terms. Microsoft's new Copilot AI integrated into Excel raises concerns about accuracy and reliability, with users advised not to trust it for crucial tasks. Another Windows update causes video streaming issues, adding to a series of recent problems with Microsoft's patches. Additionally, a Missouri pizza parlor deals with AI-generated phantom specials causing customer confusion, and Linux celebrates its 34th birthday. The episode wraps up with a call for listener support and feedback. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:25 Grok 2.5: Open Source or Not? 03:04 Microsoft's Copilot AI in Excel: A Double-Edged Sword 06:25 Windows Update Woes: Breaking Video Streaming 08:48 AI Hallucinations: Missouri Pizza Parlor's Dilemma 10:41 Linux's 34th Birthday and Show Conclusion
Patch Tuesday was yesterday, so find out what's new! Plus, two of the best-ever Doom engine games are now available in remastered form (4K/120 FPS, new episodes, cross-play, multiplayer, more) on Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam, GOG, and various cloud streaming services. It's a free update if you already own either game. Also, if you have a local library, you should use it. If only for Libby by Overdrive free audiobooks and free access to periodicals. But then be surprised by all the services they offer!Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: Recall comes to the EU, Recall Reset, Click to Do improvements, AI agent in Settings All: Quick Machine Recovery, black screen of death, Snap layouts improvements, Gamepad layout for Windows Touch Keyboard Blender is now native on Windows 11 on Arm Search settings consolidation in Canary Mobile device companion sidebar for Start gets a new layout in Dev More Control Panel settings move to Settings app in Dev and Beta Windows 10 Consumer ESU licenses will support up to 10 PCs Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 10 through October 2028 (as expected) AI OpenAI releases GPT-5 but not everyone loves it Quickly brought back GPT-4o And now the model picker is back, for now Microsoft is adding it everywhere, of course, and Apple says it will add to Apple Intelligence - And Bing just added support for GPT-4o image creation Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome Comet - New tab page with Chat, can choose a Google Search as you type, Assistant in a sidebar, Summarize webpage/document, voice dictation, voice mode, big feature is website interactivity Microsoft Edge in Copilot Mode - most evolutionary update, new New Tab page, Quick assist with Copilot button location change, Simple task handoff (which needs work), Voice navigation But some bigger UI changes are on the way Dia (Mac only for now) - Also, there's a Pro subscription - New Tab page with chat and an attempt at orchestration, @mentions for tabs, Skills (built-in, can edit, can make you're own), and personalization Next up: Opera Neon - And what is Google doing with Chrome? Copilot 3D can turn images into 3D models - It's a "Creators Update"! Microsoft is EOLing the Lens app - use Microsoft Copilot 365 app instead Microsoft/Surface GitHub CEO is leaving, Microsoft is rolling GitHub into its Core AI organization Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 get firmware update to add battery charging modes Xbox and games Sony sold 2.5 million PS5s in quarter, now over 80 million cumulatively Microsoft rumored to have sold only 21 to 29 million Xbox Series X|S consoles Big Windows 11 on Arm updates! Game downloading is coming to Xbox app on Windows 11 on Arm Epic Games and Qualcomm bring Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 on Arm/Snapdragon X Apple and Google have illegal mobile app store monopolies in Australia, so Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone there via Epic Games Store Microsoft is updating Xbox Dashboard and app to show game trials and demos in "Free with Xbox" section Microsoft has paused the production of Contraband Steam for Chromebooks Beta will never leave beta, discontinuing in January instead Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Go to the library App pick of the week: Heretic and Hexen These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/945 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
Patch Tuesday was yesterday, so find out what's new! Plus, two of the best-ever Doom engine games are now available in remastered form (4K/120 FPS, new episodes, cross-play, multiplayer, more) on Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam, GOG, and various cloud streaming services. It's a free update if you already own either game. Also, if you have a local library, you should use it. If only for Libby by Overdrive free audiobooks and free access to periodicals. But then be surprised by all the services they offer!Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: Recall comes to the EU, Recall Reset, Click to Do improvements, AI agent in Settings All: Quick Machine Recovery, black screen of death, Snap layouts improvements, Gamepad layout for Windows Touch Keyboard Blender is now native on Windows 11 on Arm Search settings consolidation in Canary Mobile device companion sidebar for Start gets a new layout in Dev More Control Panel settings move to Settings app in Dev and Beta Windows 10 Consumer ESU licenses will support up to 10 PCs Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 10 through October 2028 (as expected) AI OpenAI releases GPT-5 but not everyone loves it Quickly brought back GPT-4o And now the model picker is back, for now Microsoft is adding it everywhere, of course, and Apple says it will add to Apple Intelligence - And Bing just added support for GPT-4o image creation Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome Comet - New tab page with Chat, can choose a Google Search as you type, Assistant in a sidebar, Summarize webpage/document, voice dictation, voice mode, big feature is website interactivity Microsoft Edge in Copilot Mode - most evolutionary update, new New Tab page, Quick assist with Copilot button location change, Simple task handoff (which needs work), Voice navigation But some bigger UI changes are on the way Dia (Mac only for now) - Also, there's a Pro subscription - New Tab page with chat and an attempt at orchestration, @mentions for tabs, Skills (built-in, can edit, can make you're own), and personalization Next up: Opera Neon - And what is Google doing with Chrome? Copilot 3D can turn images into 3D models - It's a "Creators Update"! Microsoft is EOLing the Lens app - use Microsoft Copilot 365 app instead Microsoft/Surface GitHub CEO is leaving, Microsoft is rolling GitHub into its Core AI organization Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 get firmware update to add battery charging modes Xbox and games Sony sold 2.5 million PS5s in quarter, now over 80 million cumulatively Microsoft rumored to have sold only 21 to 29 million Xbox Series X|S consoles Big Windows 11 on Arm updates! Game downloading is coming to Xbox app on Windows 11 on Arm Epic Games and Qualcomm bring Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 on Arm/Snapdragon X Apple and Google have illegal mobile app store monopolies in Australia, so Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone there via Epic Games Store Microsoft is updating Xbox Dashboard and app to show game trials and demos in "Free with Xbox" section Microsoft has paused the production of Contraband Steam for Chromebooks Beta will never leave beta, discontinuing in January instead Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Go to the library App pick of the week: Heretic and Hexen These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/945 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
Patch Tuesday was yesterday, so find out what's new! Plus, two of the best-ever Doom engine games are now available in remastered form (4K/120 FPS, new episodes, cross-play, multiplayer, more) on Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam, GOG, and various cloud streaming services. It's a free update if you already own either game. Also, if you have a local library, you should use it. If only for Libby by Overdrive free audiobooks and free access to periodicals. But then be surprised by all the services they offer!Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: Recall comes to the EU, Recall Reset, Click to Do improvements, AI agent in Settings All: Quick Machine Recovery, black screen of death, Snap layouts improvements, Gamepad layout for Windows Touch Keyboard Blender is now native on Windows 11 on Arm Search settings consolidation in Canary Mobile device companion sidebar for Start gets a new layout in Dev More Control Panel settings move to Settings app in Dev and Beta Windows 10 Consumer ESU licenses will support up to 10 PCs Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 10 through October 2028 (as expected) AI OpenAI releases GPT-5 but not everyone loves it Quickly brought back GPT-4o And now the model picker is back, for now Microsoft is adding it everywhere, of course, and Apple says it will add to Apple Intelligence - And Bing just added support for GPT-4o image creation Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome Comet - New tab page with Chat, can choose a Google Search as you type, Assistant in a sidebar, Summarize webpage/document, voice dictation, voice mode, big feature is website interactivity Microsoft Edge in Copilot Mode - most evolutionary update, new New Tab page, Quick assist with Copilot button location change, Simple task handoff (which needs work), Voice navigation But some bigger UI changes are on the way Dia (Mac only for now) - Also, there's a Pro subscription - New Tab page with chat and an attempt at orchestration, @mentions for tabs, Skills (built-in, can edit, can make you're own), and personalization Next up: Opera Neon - And what is Google doing with Chrome? Copilot 3D can turn images into 3D models - It's a "Creators Update"! Microsoft is EOLing the Lens app - use Microsoft Copilot 365 app instead Microsoft/Surface GitHub CEO is leaving, Microsoft is rolling GitHub into its Core AI organization Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 get firmware update to add battery charging modes Xbox and games Sony sold 2.5 million PS5s in quarter, now over 80 million cumulatively Microsoft rumored to have sold only 21 to 29 million Xbox Series X|S consoles Big Windows 11 on Arm updates! Game downloading is coming to Xbox app on Windows 11 on Arm Epic Games and Qualcomm bring Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 on Arm/Snapdragon X Apple and Google have illegal mobile app store monopolies in Australia, so Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone there via Epic Games Store Microsoft is updating Xbox Dashboard and app to show game trials and demos in "Free with Xbox" section Microsoft has paused the production of Contraband Steam for Chromebooks Beta will never leave beta, discontinuing in January instead Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Go to the library App pick of the week: Heretic and Hexen These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/945 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
Patch Tuesday was yesterday, so find out what's new! Plus, two of the best-ever Doom engine games are now available in remastered form (4K/120 FPS, new episodes, cross-play, multiplayer, more) on Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam, GOG, and various cloud streaming services. It's a free update if you already own either game. Also, if you have a local library, you should use it. If only for Libby by Overdrive free audiobooks and free access to periodicals. But then be surprised by all the services they offer!Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: Recall comes to the EU, Recall Reset, Click to Do improvements, AI agent in Settings All: Quick Machine Recovery, black screen of death, Snap layouts improvements, Gamepad layout for Windows Touch Keyboard Blender is now native on Windows 11 on Arm Search settings consolidation in Canary Mobile device companion sidebar for Start gets a new layout in Dev More Control Panel settings move to Settings app in Dev and Beta Windows 10 Consumer ESU licenses will support up to 10 PCs Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 10 through October 2028 (as expected) AI OpenAI releases GPT-5 but not everyone loves it Quickly brought back GPT-4o And now the model picker is back, for now Microsoft is adding it everywhere, of course, and Apple says it will add to Apple Intelligence - And Bing just added support for GPT-4o image creation Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome Comet - New tab page with Chat, can choose a Google Search as you type, Assistant in a sidebar, Summarize webpage/document, voice dictation, voice mode, big feature is website interactivity Microsoft Edge in Copilot Mode - most evolutionary update, new New Tab page, Quick assist with Copilot button location change, Simple task handoff (which needs work), Voice navigation But some bigger UI changes are on the way Dia (Mac only for now) - Also, there's a Pro subscription - New Tab page with chat and an attempt at orchestration, @mentions for tabs, Skills (built-in, can edit, can make you're own), and personalization Next up: Opera Neon - And what is Google doing with Chrome? Copilot 3D can turn images into 3D models - It's a "Creators Update"! Microsoft is EOLing the Lens app - use Microsoft Copilot 365 app instead Microsoft/Surface GitHub CEO is leaving, Microsoft is rolling GitHub into its Core AI organization Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 get firmware update to add battery charging modes Xbox and games Sony sold 2.5 million PS5s in quarter, now over 80 million cumulatively Microsoft rumored to have sold only 21 to 29 million Xbox Series X|S consoles Big Windows 11 on Arm updates! Game downloading is coming to Xbox app on Windows 11 on Arm Epic Games and Qualcomm bring Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 on Arm/Snapdragon X Apple and Google have illegal mobile app store monopolies in Australia, so Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone there via Epic Games Store Microsoft is updating Xbox Dashboard and app to show game trials and demos in "Free with Xbox" section Microsoft has paused the production of Contraband Steam for Chromebooks Beta will never leave beta, discontinuing in January instead Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Go to the library App pick of the week: Heretic and Hexen These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/945 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
Patch Tuesday was yesterday, so find out what's new! Plus, two of the best-ever Doom engine games are now available in remastered form (4K/120 FPS, new episodes, cross-play, multiplayer, more) on Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC (Windows), PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam, GOG, and various cloud streaming services. It's a free update if you already own either game. Also, if you have a local library, you should use it. If only for Libby by Overdrive free audiobooks and free access to periodicals. But then be surprised by all the services they offer!Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs: Recall comes to the EU, Recall Reset, Click to Do improvements, AI agent in Settings All: Quick Machine Recovery, black screen of death, Snap layouts improvements, Gamepad layout for Windows Touch Keyboard Blender is now native on Windows 11 on Arm Search settings consolidation in Canary Mobile device companion sidebar for Start gets a new layout in Dev More Control Panel settings move to Settings app in Dev and Beta Windows 10 Consumer ESU licenses will support up to 10 PCs Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 10 through October 2028 (as expected) AI OpenAI releases GPT-5 but not everyone loves it Quickly brought back GPT-4o And now the model picker is back, for now Microsoft is adding it everywhere, of course, and Apple says it will add to Apple Intelligence - And Bing just added support for GPT-4o image creation Perplexity makes unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome Comet - New tab page with Chat, can choose a Google Search as you type, Assistant in a sidebar, Summarize webpage/document, voice dictation, voice mode, big feature is website interactivity Microsoft Edge in Copilot Mode - most evolutionary update, new New Tab page, Quick assist with Copilot button location change, Simple task handoff (which needs work), Voice navigation But some bigger UI changes are on the way Dia (Mac only for now) - Also, there's a Pro subscription - New Tab page with chat and an attempt at orchestration, @mentions for tabs, Skills (built-in, can edit, can make you're own), and personalization Next up: Opera Neon - And what is Google doing with Chrome? Copilot 3D can turn images into 3D models - It's a "Creators Update"! Microsoft is EOLing the Lens app - use Microsoft Copilot 365 app instead Microsoft/Surface GitHub CEO is leaving, Microsoft is rolling GitHub into its Core AI organization Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 get firmware update to add battery charging modes Xbox and games Sony sold 2.5 million PS5s in quarter, now over 80 million cumulatively Microsoft rumored to have sold only 21 to 29 million Xbox Series X|S consoles Big Windows 11 on Arm updates! Game downloading is coming to Xbox app on Windows 11 on Arm Epic Games and Qualcomm bring Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 on Arm/Snapdragon X Apple and Google have illegal mobile app store monopolies in Australia, so Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone there via Epic Games Store Microsoft is updating Xbox Dashboard and app to show game trials and demos in "Free with Xbox" section Microsoft has paused the production of Contraband Steam for Chromebooks Beta will never leave beta, discontinuing in January instead Tips & Picks Tip of the week: Go to the library App pick of the week: Heretic and Hexen These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/945 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit
The MacVoices Live! panel reflects on the G4 Cube's design legacy, discusses Apple's approach to AI privacy, and reviews ChatGPT's new meeting transcription feature, which outpaces Microsoft Copilot in downloads. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Mary Jencius, and Eric Bolden debate the value of on-device AI versus cloud services, examine DuckDuckGo's AI image filter, and weigh the benefits and risks of AI-generated media in an era of deepfakes and data privacy concerns. MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Introduction to Mac Voices01:48 Apple's AI and Privacy Concerns05:33 G4 Cube: A Design Retrospective14:00 ChatGPT's New Features and Implications22:01 Comparing ChatGPT and Copilot25:12 DuckDuckGo's AI Image Filtering32:50 The Future of AI in Media Creation Links: 25 years later, Apple's most infamous Mac can teach some valuable lessonshttps://www.macworld.com/article/2850603/6-lessons-apple-power-mac-g4-cube-25th-anniversary.html ChatGPT Plus Gets Record Mode on Mac for Meeting Transcriptionhttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/17/chatgpt-plus-gets-record-mode-macos/ ChatGPT has 10 times as many downloads as Microsoft's Copilothttps://qz.com/chatgpt-beats-microsofts-copilot-downloads DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search resultshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/duckduckgo-now-allows-you-to-filter-out-ai-images-in-search-results-144326213.html Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks. Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and advanced features like JavaScript snippets with placeholders and multi-select menus Bitmoji keyboard (free) - Mikah showcases this fun cartoon avatar keyboard that creates personalized messages and can include friends who also use Bitmoji, though he notes the unsettling 3D redesign Microsoft SwiftKey AI keyboard - Rosemary highlights its reliability during iOS beta issues, easy-to-spot emoji button, built-in paste functionality, GIF search, and translator feature, plus Copilot AI integration for enterprise users Grammarly AI Writing keyboard - Overview of grammar and writing improvement features, tone suggestions, vocabulary enhancements, and rewriting capabilities for professional communication Feedback AirPods cleaning kit question from Gregg - Detailed explanation of the Belkin AirPods cleaning kit, featuring distilled water and micellar water that breaks down oils and earwax using micelles that attract fats and dirt App Caps Rosemary's pick: PopSocket MagSafe Stand ($40) - New MagSafe PopSocket that doubles as a phone stand with swappable decorative tops, though she warns against overly symmetrical patterns that make you obsess over alignment Mikah's pick: Pet Libro water fountain - Smart pet fountain with inductive charging base, built-in scale for tracking water consumption, alternating 15-minute cycles (perfect for anxious dogs), Wi-Fi connectivity, and foreign object detection Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks. Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and advanced features like JavaScript snippets with placeholders and multi-select menus Bitmoji keyboard (free) - Mikah showcases this fun cartoon avatar keyboard that creates personalized messages and can include friends who also use Bitmoji, though he notes the unsettling 3D redesign Microsoft SwiftKey AI keyboard - Rosemary highlights its reliability during iOS beta issues, easy-to-spot emoji button, built-in paste functionality, GIF search, and translator feature, plus Copilot AI integration for enterprise users Grammarly AI Writing keyboard - Overview of grammar and writing improvement features, tone suggestions, vocabulary enhancements, and rewriting capabilities for professional communication Feedback AirPods cleaning kit question from Gregg - Detailed explanation of the Belkin AirPods cleaning kit, featuring distilled water and micellar water that breaks down oils and earwax using micelles that attract fats and dirt App Caps Rosemary's pick: PopSocket MagSafe Stand ($40) - New MagSafe PopSocket that doubles as a phone stand with swappable decorative tops, though she warns against overly symmetrical patterns that make you obsess over alignment Mikah's pick: Pet Libro water fountain - Smart pet fountain with inductive charging base, built-in scale for tracking water consumption, alternating 15-minute cycles (perfect for anxious dogs), Wi-Fi connectivity, and foreign object detection Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks. Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and advanced features like JavaScript snippets with placeholders and multi-select menus Bitmoji keyboard (free) - Mikah showcases this fun cartoon avatar keyboard that creates personalized messages and can include friends who also use Bitmoji, though he notes the unsettling 3D redesign Microsoft SwiftKey AI keyboard - Rosemary highlights its reliability during iOS beta issues, easy-to-spot emoji button, built-in paste functionality, GIF search, and translator feature, plus Copilot AI integration for enterprise users Grammarly AI Writing keyboard - Overview of grammar and writing improvement features, tone suggestions, vocabulary enhancements, and rewriting capabilities for professional communication Feedback AirPods cleaning kit question from Gregg - Detailed explanation of the Belkin AirPods cleaning kit, featuring distilled water and micellar water that breaks down oils and earwax using micelles that attract fats and dirt App Caps Rosemary's pick: PopSocket MagSafe Stand ($40) - New MagSafe PopSocket that doubles as a phone stand with swappable decorative tops, though she warns against overly symmetrical patterns that make you obsess over alignment Mikah's pick: Pet Libro water fountain - Smart pet fountain with inductive charging base, built-in scale for tracking water consumption, alternating 15-minute cycles (perfect for anxious dogs), Wi-Fi connectivity, and foreign object detection Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Custom keyboards take center stage as Mikah and Rosemary explore the surprisingly small but mighty world of third-party iOS keyboards, from snippet management to AI-powered writing assistance, plus listener feedback on AirPods cleaning and some delightful app picks. Snippety keyboard ($29.99) - Rosemary demonstrates this powerful snippet management keyboard with collections, search functionality, rich formatting options, and advanced features like JavaScript snippets with placeholders and multi-select menus Bitmoji keyboard (free) - Mikah showcases this fun cartoon avatar keyboard that creates personalized messages and can include friends who also use Bitmoji, though he notes the unsettling 3D redesign Microsoft SwiftKey AI keyboard - Rosemary highlights its reliability during iOS beta issues, easy-to-spot emoji button, built-in paste functionality, GIF search, and translator feature, plus Copilot AI integration for enterprise users Grammarly AI Writing keyboard - Overview of grammar and writing improvement features, tone suggestions, vocabulary enhancements, and rewriting capabilities for professional communication Feedback AirPods cleaning kit question from Gregg - Detailed explanation of the Belkin AirPods cleaning kit, featuring distilled water and micellar water that breaks down oils and earwax using micelles that attract fats and dirt App Caps Rosemary's pick: PopSocket MagSafe Stand ($40) - New MagSafe PopSocket that doubles as a phone stand with swappable decorative tops, though she warns against overly symmetrical patterns that make you obsess over alignment Mikah's pick: Pet Libro water fountain - Smart pet fountain with inductive charging base, built-in scale for tracking water consumption, alternating 15-minute cycles (perfect for anxious dogs), Wi-Fi connectivity, and foreign object detection Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
What happens when you ask an artificial intelligence application to evaluate the FAIRtax? Of course, it depends on which application you use and how you word the question. It also depends on what sources the application uses to formulate its answer.Recently, the FAIRtax Guys asked Microsoft's Copilot AI application to list the pros and cons of the FAIRtax. It did a pretty good job with the pros, but missed the mark a bit with the cons. This week, the FAIRtax Guys offer Copilot some gentle correction on some points about the FAIRtax that it didn't get just right.
Get tips to reclaim your time from the “infinite workday,” then learn how to build retirement savings as a stay-at-home parent. How do you reclaim your time in an always-on work culture? How can stay-at-home parents keep building retirement savings? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the rise of the “infinite workday” and answer a listener's question about how to save for retirement as a stay-at-home parent. First, NerdWallet senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins the show to share her conversation with Colette Stallbaumer, co-founder of Microsoft WorkLab and general manager for Microsoft 365 Copilot, who shares new research into the “infinite workday.” She discusses how flexible work has blurred the lines between home and the office, often creating burnout and a sense of always being “on,” and offers solutions, including boundary-setting practices, productivity tips, and how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can help reclaim focus time. Then, Sean and Elizabeth shift gears to answer a listener's question about saving for retirement as a stay-at-home parent. They break down options like spousal IRAs, the importance of emergency funds, and how even $200 a month can grow significantly under the right circumstances. They also talk through budget frameworks and how to have productive conversations with your partner about long-term goals. Use NerdWallet's free retirement calculator to check your progress, see how much retirement income you'll have and estimate how much more you should save: https://www.nerdwallet.com/calculator/retirement-calculator Use NerdWallet's free compound interest calculator to see how your savings and investment account balances can grow with the magic of compound interest: https://www.nerdwallet.com/calculator/compound-interest-calculator In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: infinite workday, always on work culture, work from home burnout, Microsoft WorkLab study, productivity tools, morning overwhelm, triple peak day, reclaiming focus time, meetings vs deep work, Copilot AI, Microsoft 365 productivity, flexible work boundaries, setting work boundaries, delay send email, work-life balance tips, workplace AI tools, using AI at work, spousal IRA, retirement options for stay-at-home parents, compound interest calculator, emergency fund strategy, 50/30/20 budget rule, saving while unemployed, Roth IRA withdrawals, IRA contribution limits, saving for retirement after quitting a job, financial planning for couples, money conversations with your partner, taxable brokerage account, pay yourself first, retirement savings calculator, saving for retirement with side hustle, and financial independence as a stay-at-home parent. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meta is going straight superintelligent? OpenAI and Google are teaming up? And Microsoft might kill tutorials? The big AI dogs are at it again, making some head-turning moves in the AI space. Don't get left behind. Join us on Mondays for our AI News That Matters segment. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI & Google Cloud PartnershipMeta's $14B AI Superintelligence BetDisney & Universal vs. Midjourney LawsuitApple's AI Translation Across DevicesOpenAI Expands GPT Projects & FeaturesMicrosoft Updates Copilot Vision ToolsAmazon's AI Video Tool for SellersMeta AI App Privacy ControversyTimestamps:00:00 AI Insights: This Week's Headlines04:28 ChatGPT Project Features Update08:42 AI Wednesdays: Updates and Insights11:57 Meta's $14B Superintelligence Investment15:24 Meta's Acquisition of Scale AI17:31 OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud22:41 Apple Translation Integration Delayed26:00 Third-Party AI to Improve Siri30:43 Microsoft Copilot's Quiet Feature Updates33:40 Amazon Enhances AI for Ads37:34 Copyright Lawsuit: Midjourney vs. Studios41:43 OpenAI O3 Pro: Accuracy Over Speed45:54 AI News & Events Week PreviewKeywords:OpenAI, Google Cloud, Meta, superintelligence, Scale AI, $14 billion investment, artificial superintelligence, Midjourney, Disney lawsuit, Universal lawsuit, AI copyright issues, Microsoft Copilot Vision, Copilot AI updates, real-time AI assistance, AI-powered video generator, Amazon video tools, chat GPT projects, GPTs, AI compute, Tensor Processing Units, regulatory scrutiny, AI market competition, OpenAI revenue, O3 Pro model, ChatGPT Pro, AI reasoning models, voice mode, Apple WWDC, AI translation, Edge AI, cloud infrastructure, Meta AI assistant, Apple AI struggles, Siri upgrade, AI legal battle, OpenAI and Google partnership, Meta's AI investment, $10 billion annual revenue, personal data privacy, Meta privacy concerns, AI model updates.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Try Google Veo 3 today! Sign up at gemini.google to get started. Try Google Veo 3 today! Sign up at gemini.google to get started.
Interpol's Operation Secure dismantles a major cybercrime network, and Singapore takes down scam centers. GitLab patches multiple vulnerabilities in its DevSecOps platform. Researchers unveil a covert method for exfiltrating data using smartwatches. EchoLeak allows for data exfiltration from Microsoft Copilot. Journalists are confirmed targets of Paragon's Graphite spyware. France calls for comments on tracking pixels. Fog ransomware operators deploy an unusual mix of tools. Skeleton Spider targets recruiters by posing as job seekers on LinkedIn and Indeed. Erie Insurance suffers ongoing outages following a cyberattack. Our N2K Lead Analyst Ethan Cook shares insights on Trump's antitrust policies. DNS neglect leads to AI subdomain exploits. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, we share a selection from today's Caveat podcast where Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin are joined by N2K's Lead Analyst, Ethan Cook, to take a Policy Deep Dive into “The art of the breakup: Trump's antitrust surge.” You can listen to the full episode here and find new episodes of Caveat in your favorite podcast app each Thursday. Selected Reading Interpol takes down 20,000 malicious IPs and domains (Cybernews) Singapore leads multinational operation to shutter scam centers tied to $225 million in thefts (The Record) GitLab patches high severity account takeover, missing auth issues (Bleeping Computer) SmartAttack uses smartwatches to steal data from air-gapped systems (Bleeping Computer) Critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot AI called EchoLeak enabled data exfiltration (Beyond Machines) Researchers confirm two journalists were hacked with Paragon spyware (TechCrunch) Tracking pixels: CNIL launches public consultation on its draft recommendation (CNIL) Fog ransomware attack uses unusual mix of legitimate and open-source tools (Bleeping Computer) FIN6 cybercriminals pose as job seekers on LinkedIn to hack recruiters (The Record) Erie Insurance confirms cyberattack behind business disruptions (Bleeping Computer) Why Was Nvidia Hosting Blogs About 'Brazilian Facesitting Fart Games'? (404 Media) Secure your public DNS presence from subdomain takeovers and dangling DNS exploits (Silent Push) Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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