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Apple prepara, según Kuo, un MacBook “barato” con chip A18 Pro que rompería el mercado de portátiles de su gama, aprovechando el fin del soporte de Windows 10 para atacar donde Microsoft es más vulnerable.Contacta con el autor:X: @jlacortBluesky: @lacortMail: [lacort@xataka.com](mailto:lacort@xataka.com)Loop Infinito es un podcast de Applesfera sobre Apple y su ecosistema, publicado de lunes a viernes a las 7.00 h (hora española peninsular). Presentado por Javier Lacort. Editado por Alberto de la Torre.

我觉得只要你用过电脑，你就应该用过WinRAR这款软件。这几乎是人尽皆知的压缩软件。它的故事，可以说是一部由天才程序员、一个独特的商业模式和时代需求共同谱写的传奇。大家好，我是栋哥，咱们又见面了。天才程序员的杰作WinRAR的核心，源于一位名叫尤金·罗谢尔（Eugene Roshal）的俄罗斯程序员。他出生于1972年，毕业于俄罗斯的南乌拉尔州立大学。在90年代初，个人电脑正在普及，但硬盘空间却非常宝贵，因此文件压缩技术成为了当时的热点。当时，市面上最流行的压缩格式是大家都很熟悉的ZIP格式，它由菲尔·卡茨（Phil Katz）创造。关于Phil Katz的故事，在我的电台的第72期天才与酒鬼，自私与无畏中已经讲过了，有兴趣的，可以去听听。然而，罗谢尔认为他可以做得更好。他着手开发一种新的压缩算法，目标是实现更高的压缩率和更强的数据恢复能力。这个算法的成果，就是RAR——Roshal ARchive（罗谢尔的归档）的缩写。好的，我们来详细介绍一下尤金·罗谢尔（Eugene Roshal），这位在软件世界中鼎鼎大名，却又异常低调的传奇程序员。他的故事充满了天才式的创造和一种独特的专注，正是这种专注，让他缔造了全球数亿人电脑中不可或缺的工具——WinRAR。个人简介与教育背景尤金·罗谢尔（全名：Yevgeniy Lazarevich Roshal，俄语：Евгений Лазаревич Рошал）于1972年3月10日出生在俄罗斯的工业城市车里雅宾斯克（Chelyabinsk）。这个城市有个著名的事件，在2013年的时候，一颗直径约18米、重达上万吨的小行星以超过6万公里/小时的超高速冲入地球大气层。它在车里雅宾斯克州上空约23公里的高空发生了剧烈的爆炸解体，形成了一个比太阳还要耀眼的超级火球。他毕业于南乌拉尔州立大学（South Ural State University），这是一所以技术和工程见长的学府。大学期间，他主修的是计算机工程相关的专业，这为他日后在软件开发领域取得的巨大成就打下了坚实的理论基础。然而，关于他的个人生活、兴趣爱好甚至一张清晰的照片都极难在公开渠道找到。他是一位典型的“代码背后的人”，选择让自己的作品替他发声，自己则远离公众的聚光灯，专注于技术的世界。这种低调和神秘，也为他的传奇增添了一抹独特的色彩。三大杰作：RAR, WinRAR, 和 FAR Manager尤金·罗谢尔的职业生涯主要以他创造的三个核心软件产品而闻名：RAR 压缩算法 (1993年)RAR 是 Roshal ARchive（罗谢尔的归档）的缩写，直接以他的姓氏命名。在90年代初，ZIP是主流的压缩格式。但罗谢尔认为可以创造出一种压缩率更高、容错性更强的算法。RAR算法因此诞生，它在技术上追求极致，尤其是在固实压缩（Solid Archiving）和数据恢复能力上，超越了当时的竞争者。罗谢尔公开了解压RAR文件的源代码（UnRAR），任何人都可以基于它开发解压功能，这也是为什么7-Zip、Bandizip等众多软件都能解压RAR文件的原因。但是，压缩RAR文件的算法至今仍是**专有（Proprietary）**的，并未开源。这意味着，要创建一个标准的RAR压缩包，理论上只能使用官方发布的软件。WinRAR 图形界面压缩软件 (1995年)随着Windows 95的发布，图形化操作界面成为主流。罗谢尔顺应潮流，为他的RAR算法开发了Windows下的图形化前端——WinRAR。巨大成功： WinRAR凭借其强大的功能（如分卷压缩、加密、强大的恢复记录）和对多种格式的兼容性，迅速风靡全球，成为了压缩软件的代名词。它的图标——三本被皮带捆绑的书，也成为了电脑用户最熟悉的符号之一。FAR Manager (1996年)高手的工具： 在开发WinRAR之后，罗谢尔还创造了另一款备受程序员和高级用户推崇的软件——FAR Manager。它是一个在Windows环境下运行的文本界面文件管理器，类似于经典的Norton Commander。特点： FAR Manager极其高效、可通过插件高度定制，对于需要频繁操作大量文件、注重键盘效率的用户来说，至今仍是一款“神器”。这也从侧面反映了罗谢尔本人作为一名硬核程序员的技术品味和开发理念。独特的“兄弟会”商业模式尤金·罗谢尔创造了软件，但商业上的事情他似乎并不关心。这就要提到他的哥哥——亚历山大·罗谢尔（Alexander Roshal）。为了能让自己全身心地投入到软件开发中，尤金将RAR算法和WinRAR软件的版权以及商业运营权，完全交给了他的哥哥亚历山大。这种兄弟间的明确分工，形成了一种非常高效且稳固的合作模式：弟弟尤金： 专注于技术，负责软件的开发、更新和维护，不断打磨产品。哥哥亚历山大： 负责商业决策，包括软件的许可、销售、市场推广以及法务问题。正是这种模式，让尤金可以几十年如一日地做他最擅长和最热爱的事情，而不被商业世界的琐事分心。这也解释了为什么WinRAR能在如此长的时间里保持高质量的更新。一个几乎“隐形”的开发者尤金·罗谢尔是互联网上最成功的软件开发者之一，但也是最低调的一个。你找不到任何关于他的专访，也看不到他在技术大会上发表演讲。他的所有交流，似乎都通过软件的更新日志和哥哥亚历山大的商业实体来完成。他不像比尔·盖茨或林纳斯·托瓦兹（Linux创始人）那样成为公众人物，而是选择了一种“事了拂衣去，深藏功与名”的方式。对他而言，最重要的事情可能就是不断优化代码，解决技术难题，并为全球用户提供一个稳定、强大的工具。尤金·罗谢尔是一位纯粹的技术极客和天才程序员。他用代码定义了自己，用卓越的产品影响了世界，同时又成功地将自己隐藏在了这些产品背后，保持着一个开发者最纯粹和专注的状态。1993年，第一个版本的RAR格式和对应的命令行程序发布了。它凭借比ZIP更高的压缩率，很快在技术爱好者中获得了关注。但真正让RAR走向大众的，是图形化操作系统的兴起。WinRAR的诞生与崛起随着Windows 95的巨大成功，图形界面成为了主流。罗谢尔看到了这个机遇，与他的兄弟亚历山大·罗谢尔（Alexander Roshal）合作，在1995年4月22日，正式发布了为Windows系统量身定做的压缩软件——WinRAR。WinRAR不仅仅是给RAR算法加了一个“壳”，它还带来了许多革命性的功能，使其在与WinZip等软件的竞争中脱颖而出。相比早期ZIP格式在处理非英文字符时可能出现的乱码问题，RAR格式对Unicode的良好支持，让它在中国用户中迅速赢得了口碑。“永不过期”的试用：一个独特的商业模式WinRAR最让用户津津乐道的，莫过于它那“名存实亡”的40天试用期。从法律上讲，WinRAR是一款共享软件（Shareware），用户可以免费下载和试用40天。40天后，每次启动软件，都会弹出一个窗口，提醒你购买许可。但有趣的是，即使你不购买，软件的所有功能依然可以正常使用，只是需要多点一下鼠标关掉那个弹窗。这种看似“佛系”的策略，实际上是一种非常高明的商业模式：“永不过期”的试用让WinRAR得以在全世界，尤其是在对软件付费意愿较低的地区，实现病毒式的传播，几乎成为了个人电脑的“装机必备”软件，培养了数以亿计的用户习惯。对于个人用户，官方采取了“闭两只眼”的态度。但对于注重软件合规和版权的企业用户，购买许可是必须的。庞大的个人用户基础，使得WinRAR在企业市场拥有极高的知名度和认可度，从而保证了稳定的收入。中国区的特色模式： WinRAR在中国区由代理商运营，并且探索出了独特的盈利方式。早期，它与下载站捆绑，后来则在软件中加入了广告弹窗。虽然这些弹窗有时会打扰用户，但也确实让这款“免费”软件得以在中国持续运营和更新。压缩的原理压缩的原理是一个非常有趣的话题，它是我们数字世界的基石之一。无论是发送照片、听音乐，还是打包文件，背后都离不开压缩技术。我们可以将压缩的原理归结为一个核心思想和两大主要分支。核心思想：消除“冗余”所有数据压缩的根本目的，都是为了消除信息中的“冗余”部分，从而用更少的数据位（bit）来表达相同或近似的信息。“冗余”可以理解为数据中重复的、可预测的、或不那么重要的部分。想象一下这个句子：猫猫说：“喵喵喵喵喵。”这句话里有大量的冗余。我们可以用一种更聪明的方式来记录它，比如：猫(重复)说：“喵(重复5次)。”你看，我们用更短的描述表达了完全相同的信息。计算机压缩算法做的也是类似的事情，只是它们处理的是由0和1组成的数据流，并且方法要复杂和高效得多。两大分支：无损压缩 vs. 有损压缩根据压缩后能否完美地恢复原始数据，压缩技术被分为两大阵营。无损压缩 (Lossless Compression)顾名思义，无损压缩可以100%地、完美地将压缩后的数据还原成原始数据，不会丢失任何一点信息。寻找数据中统计学上的冗余。它通过识别数据中的重复模式和规律，并用更短的符号来表示它们。常见算法举例：行程长度编码 (Run-Length Encoding, RLE)： 这是最简单的压缩算法。它会寻找连续重复的数据，并将其记录为“某个数据 + 重复次数”。原始数据：AAAAABBBBBBBWWWWRLE压缩后：A5B7W4 （5个A，7个B，4个W）这种方法对简单的图形（如logo、图标）非常有效，但对内容复杂的文本效果不佳。哈夫曼编码 (Huffman Coding)： 一种基于统计的巧妙方法。它会分析数据中所有元素（比如文本中的字符）出现的频率，给出现频率最高的元素分配最短的编码，给出现频率最低的元素分配最长的编码。在英文中，字母 e 出现的频率远高于 z。标准编码（ASCII）中，e 和 z 都占用8个bit。但哈夫曼编码可能会给 e 分配一个2-bit的编码，而给 z 分配一个10-bit的编码。总体算下来，整个文件就会小很多。LZ系列算法 (Lempel-Ziv)： 这是目前最主流的无损压缩算法，是 WinRAR、ZIP、7z 等软件的核心。它的原理是建立一个“字典”。当算法在数据中前进时，它会不断地将遇到的新词组存入字典。如果再次遇到这个词组，它就不再存储词组本身，而是存一个指向字典里该词组的简短“指针”（例如，“回到前面第X个位置，复制Y个长度的数据”）。在20世纪70年代，数据存储和传输的成本非常高昂。当时主流的压缩技术是基于统计学的，其中最著名的是哈夫曼编码（Huffman Coding）。哈夫曼编码的原理是分析数据中字符出现的频率，给高频字符分配短编码，给低频字符分配长编码，从而实现压缩。这种方法很有效，但有一个核心前提：你必须预先知道数据的统计特性，或者需要扫描两遍数据（第一遍统计频率，第二遍进行编码）。这使得它对于实时传输的数据流，或者内容特性不断变化的复杂文件来说，显得不够灵活和高效。当时的科学家们正在寻求一种更通用的、适应性更强的压缩方法，一种不需要预先了解数据内容就能工作的“通用算法”（Universal Algorithm）。故事的主角是两位来自以色列理工学院（Technion – Israel Institute of Technology）的学者：亚伯拉罕·蓝波（Abraham Lempel）和雅各布·立夫（Jacob Ziv）他们两人致力于信息论和数据压缩的研究，并构想出了一种革命性的新方法。核心思想：用数据自身作为“字典”Lempel和Ziv的核心创想是颠覆性的：为什么我们需要一个预先定义的、固定的编码本（字典）呢？我们完全可以用数据自身来动态地创建这个字典！他们的基本逻辑是：在一段不完全随机的数据中，某些字符串序列很可能会重复出现。如果我们能找到这些重复的部分，并用一个简短的“引用”来替代后面的重复序列，就能实现压缩。这个“引用”就相当于告诉解压程序：“回到前面第X个位置，复制Y个长度的数据”。基于这个核心思想，他们在信息论领域的顶级期刊《IEEE Transactions on Information Theory》上连续发表了两篇里程碑式的论文，分别提出了两种具体的实现算法。1. LZ77算法 (1977年)1977年，他们发表了题为《A Universal Algorithm for Sequential Data Compression》（一种用于序列数据的通用算法）的论文，正式提出了LZ77算法。滑动窗口（Sliding Window） LZ77的实现方式非常巧妙。它在数据流中维护一个“滑动窗口”，这个窗口分为两部分：一部分是刚刚处理过的历史数据（作为“字典”），另一部分是即将要处理的待编码数据。 算法会努力在历史数据中为待编码数据寻找最长的匹配项。如果找到了，就输出一个指向历史数据的（距离，长度）对；如果找不到，就直接输出原始字符。这个“滑动窗口”的思想成为了后续许多压缩算法的基石，包括大名鼎鼎的 DEFLATE 算法，后者正是我们今天每天都在使用的 ZIP、GZIP 和 PNG 等格式的核心。2. LZ78算法 (1978年)一年后，即1978年，他们又发表了第二篇论文《Compression of Individual Sequences via Variable-Rate Coding》，提出了对前一思想的另一种实现——LZ78算法。显式构建字典（Explicit Dictionary） 与LZ77不同，LZ78不再使用滑动窗口，而是从头开始，逐步地、显式地构建一个字典。它会不断读取新的字符串，如果这个字符串不在字典里，就把它添加进去，并输出（字典中上一个匹配项的索引 + 当前新字符）。LZ78的思路更清晰，也更容易在硬件中实现。它直接催生了一个非常重要的商业化变体——LZW算法（Lempel-Ziv-Welch）。LZW由美国学者Terry Welch在1984年对LZ78进行了优化，后来被广泛应用于GIF图片格式和早期的Unix compress命令中，是计算机数据压缩技术第一次大规模普及的功臣。Lempel-Ziv算法的由来，可以看作是数据压缩技术从“静态统计模型”向“动态字典模型”的一次革命性转变。它摆脱了对数据先验知识的依赖，是一种真正自适应的“通用”压缩算法。LZ77和LZ78这两种看似不同但思想相通的实现，为后来的压缩技术发展开辟了两条主要道路。从ZIP文件到PNG图片，从网络传输到数据存储，我们今天的数字生活几乎无处不在地享受着Lempel和Ziv这两位学者在40多年前的开创性工作所带来的便利。为了表彰他们的贡献，IEEE在2004年将他们的算法命名为“IEEE里程碑”。我为什么对这个压缩算法比较了解，这与我曾经参与过的一个项目有关。在我读研究生的时候，Sony的PlayStation 3发布，里面用的CPU叫Cell，是三家公司合作研发的，这3家公司分别是Sony，Toshiba和IBM，简称STI联盟。这个Cell的CPU非常奇怪，当时大家都是搞对称多核，比如2个，4个，8个，16个核心，但是这个Cell是9核心。传统CPU就像一个（或几个）能力全面的“大管家”，每个核心都能处理各种复杂的任务。而Cell的设计则像是一个一个大管家带着八个小专家的团队。1个“大管家” - PPE (Power Processing Element): 这是一个基于IBM PowerPC架构的通用核心，相对传统，负责运行操作系统、协调任务和处理常规逻辑。它的任务是“发号施令”。8个“小专家” - SPE (Synergistic Processing Elements): 这才是Cell的精髓所在。每个SPE都是一个精简但高效的矢量处理器，它们不处理复杂的通用任务，只专注于一件事：大规模的并行浮点运算。这正是3D图形、物理模拟和视频编解码等任务最需要的计算能力。它们负责“干苦力活”。理论上，当PPE将任务完美地分解并分配给8个SPE（PS3中为确保良率，只启用了7个）协同工作时，Cell能爆发出远超同期传统CPU的恐怖计算性能，其浮点运算能力在当时达到了惊人的230 GFLOPS，这在消费级产品中是前所未闻的。但是，这对编程来说是个灾难。Cell的理论性能无比强大，但要将其转化为实际的游戏画面，却给游戏开发者们带来了巨大的痛苦，甚至被形容为“地狱般的编程体验”。但是也要推广啊，IBM就到学校里去推广这个Cell，先从学生入手。提交了就有2000还是3000的钱，如果再得一个奖，就更多了，我就跟2个同学去报名了，不管会不会，先报上名再说。反正大家都不会。每个SPE都拥有自己的一块高速但极小的本地内存（256KB）。开发者必须手动编写代码，将需要处理的数据从主内存搬运到SPE的本地内存，计算完成后再手动搬回去。这个过程极其繁琐且极易出错，稍有不慎就会导致严重的性能瓶颈。如何将一个复杂的游戏任务（如物理计算、AI、音频处理）完美地拆分成多个子任务，并让所有SPE高效地协同工作，这对程序员的并行编程能力提出了前所未有的高要求。我们3个的目标是拿到这个钱，就做了一个相对简单的，把7-zip这个开源的代码，移植到这个Cell上跑，然后证明这个Cell确实比单核的NB。后来我们确实拿到了钱，每个人分了1000块。不过也让我意识到，多核编程并不适合所有的任务。LZMA是字典式压缩，压缩过程中的每一步都严重依赖前一步的结果。算法需要不断地在巨大的“字典”（刚压缩过的数据）中回头查找最长的匹配项，这个过程是线性的、串行的，很难拆分成8个独立的并行任务。 压缩算法充满了对比特和字节的操作、整数计算以及复杂的逻辑判断，几乎不涉及浮点运算。而SPE是为海量的浮点数学运算而生的，这是图形学和科学计算的核心。SPE的内部逻辑单元很简单，没有复杂的“分支预测”等功能，它喜欢执行重复、直接的指令。SPE依赖于从主内存到其256KB本地小内存的高速数据传输（DMA）。它最喜欢可预测的、连续的数据块。而LZMA的随机字典查找会彻底破坏这种模式，导致SPE不断地请求零碎、不连续的数据，大部分时间都浪费在等待数据“喂”到嘴里，而不是在计算。最终，所有这些复杂的、无法并行的逻辑和任务调度都只能由那个唯一的“大管家”PPE来处理。而PPE本身只是一个性能尚可的通用核心，它很快就会不堪重负，成为整个系统的瓶颈，而那8个强大的SPE“专家”却无事可做。用Cell跑7-Zip，是一种典型的“让英雄无用武之地”的场景，无法发挥Cell的任何架构优势，最终的性能表现自然也不会理想。这恰好证明了在计算机世界里，“最合适的”远比“理论上最强大的”更加重要。有损压缩 (Lossy Compression)有损压缩则会永久性地、有选择地丢弃一部分数据，以换取极高的压缩率。当然，它丢弃的不是随机数据，而是人眼或人耳最不敏感的数据。利用人类感官的生理和心理特性（心理声学模型和心理视觉模型）。我们的感官系统并非完美，对某些信息的感知能力有限，有损压缩正是利用了这一点。常见算法举例：JPEG (图片)人的眼睛对亮度的敏感度远高于对色彩的敏感度。JPEG会保留大部分亮度信息，但会将一些相近的色彩“合并”成同一种颜色，从而大大减少数据量。对于一张色彩丰富的照片，这种细微的色彩损失你几乎无法察觉。它会将图像分解成不同频率的波形，并大量丢弃代表图像细节（如纹理）的高频部分，因为人眼对平滑的低频部分更敏感。MP3 (音频)利用“遮蔽效应”，这是心理声学的核心。当一个很强的声音（比如鼓声）和一个很弱的声音（比如微弱的弦乐）同时出现时，你的耳朵很可能只能听到那个强的声音。MP3编码器就会聪明地把那个你反正也听不到的弱声音直接从数据中剔除掉。MPEG/H.264 (视频)视频压缩是集大成者。它不仅会对每一帧图像进行类似JPEG的有损压缩，更重要的是，它会分析帧与帧之间的差别。如果画面中只有一个人在说话，背景是静止的，那么压缩器就没必要把每一帧的背景都重新存一遍。它只会存储一次背景，然后只记录接下来几帧中发生变化的部分（比如嘴部的动作）。简单来说，当你需要保证数据的绝对保真时，选择无损压缩；当你追求更小的文件体积且能接受微小质量损失时，有损压缩是更好的选择。这两类技术共同协作，才支撑起了我们今天高效便捷的数字生活。WinRAR的核心算法属于无损压缩技术。更具体地说，它主要基于大名鼎鼎的 LZ系列算法（Lempel-Ziv），并在此基础上进行了大量的优化和改进，形成了自己独特的、专有的压缩算法。WinRAR的算法是一种高度优化的、专有的无损压缩技术。它以LZ系列字典式压缩为核心，并融合了固实压缩、特定数据预处理等多种先进技术，使其在压缩率和功能性上长期处于行业领先地位。WinRAR的故事，是一个关于技术、远见和独特商业策略的成功案例。它诞生于一个对文件压缩有迫切需求的时代，凭借其创始人出色的技术实力和对用户需求的精准把握，迅速占领了市场。而它那“永不过期”的试用模式，更是在商业世界中显得独树一帜，最终成就了它在全球范围内无与伦比的普及度。时至今日，尽管云存储和各种新兴传输方式不断涌现，但WinRAR依然是许多人电脑中不可或缺的工具之一。下一次，当你熟练地右键点击文件，选择“添加到压缩包”时，可以回想一下这个由俄罗斯程序员兄弟创造的、已经流行了近三十年的软件传奇。

Kohberger Phone Pings Put Him Face To Face With Victims At Mad Greek, Before Attack! When Cellebrite forensic specialists dug into Bryan Kohberger's phone and school computer, they weren't looking for rumors — they were looking for data. What they found was chilling: “abnormal gaps” in his digital history surrounding the murders of four University of Idaho students, and a small but telling oversight — his phone had passively logged the Wi-Fi network for The Mad Greek, the Moscow restaurant where two of the victims worked. The experts, Heather and Jared Barnhart, told the court these data gaps could be consistent with cleanup or anti-forensic techniques. On his WSU computer, Windows event logs and SRUM data went dark between November 11 and 16 — a normal school week that should've been full of routine activity. Chrome history showed blank stretches exactly when downloads occurred. On his phone, they saw more “abnormal gaps” — including a complete communications blackout from 2:54 a.m. to 4:48 a.m. on the night of the murders. Earlier that night, at 12:26 a.m., he had searched for the local police dispatch feed. But somewhere in the weeks or months before, his device had been close enough to The Mad Greek's router to recognize, and possibly join, its network. That's not speculation — that's a digital artifact. Phones don't save networks by magic. At some point, he was close enough for that handshake. Whether he was inside or just outside isn't something the data can prove — but in a case built on connecting small dots, this one matters. It survived where other traces were wiped. And when you line it up with the rest of his digital behavior — the late-night drives, the wiped logs, the scanner search — it fits the architecture of a larger plan. This isn't about proving a relationship. It's about proving familiarity. And in this case, familiarity is one more brick in the wall. #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #MadGreek #TrueCrime #Cellebrite #DigitalForensics #HiddenKillers #CrimeNews #UniversityOfIdaho #IdahoMurders Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Kohberger Phone Pings Put Him Face To Face With Victims At Mad Greek, Before Attack! When Cellebrite forensic specialists dug into Bryan Kohberger's phone and school computer, they weren't looking for rumors — they were looking for data. What they found was chilling: “abnormal gaps” in his digital history surrounding the murders of four University of Idaho students, and a small but telling oversight — his phone had passively logged the Wi-Fi network for The Mad Greek, the Moscow restaurant where two of the victims worked. The experts, Heather and Jared Barnhart, told the court these data gaps could be consistent with cleanup or anti-forensic techniques. On his WSU computer, Windows event logs and SRUM data went dark between November 11 and 16 — a normal school week that should've been full of routine activity. Chrome history showed blank stretches exactly when downloads occurred. On his phone, they saw more “abnormal gaps” — including a complete communications blackout from 2:54 a.m. to 4:48 a.m. on the night of the murders. Earlier that night, at 12:26 a.m., he had searched for the local police dispatch feed. But somewhere in the weeks or months before, his device had been close enough to The Mad Greek's router to recognize, and possibly join, its network. That's not speculation — that's a digital artifact. Phones don't save networks by magic. At some point, he was close enough for that handshake. Whether he was inside or just outside isn't something the data can prove — but in a case built on connecting small dots, this one matters. It survived where other traces were wiped. And when you line it up with the rest of his digital behavior — the late-night drives, the wiped logs, the scanner search — it fits the architecture of a larger plan. This isn't about proving a relationship. It's about proving familiarity. And in this case, familiarity is one more brick in the wall. #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #MadGreek #TrueCrime #Cellebrite #DigitalForensics #HiddenKillers #CrimeNews #UniversityOfIdaho #IdahoMurders Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Windows 11's next big update, 25H2, is finally official—but Microsoft quietly revealed it in a way only Microsoft would. This week, Paul breaks down the hidden gems and impactful privacy, security, and AI features you'll actually care about, with some changes that might just surprise even seasoned Windows users. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows 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.

Kohberger Phone Pings Put Him Face To Face With Victims At Mad Greek, Before Attack! When Cellebrite forensic specialists dug into Bryan Kohberger's phone and school computer, they weren't looking for rumors — they were looking for data. What they found was chilling: “abnormal gaps” in his digital history surrounding the murders of four University of Idaho students, and a small but telling oversight — his phone had passively logged the Wi-Fi network for The Mad Greek, the Moscow restaurant where two of the victims worked. The experts, Heather and Jared Barnhart, told the court these data gaps could be consistent with cleanup or anti-forensic techniques. On his WSU computer, Windows event logs and SRUM data went dark between November 11 and 16 — a normal school week that should've been full of routine activity. Chrome history showed blank stretches exactly when downloads occurred. On his phone, they saw more “abnormal gaps” — including a complete communications blackout from 2:54 a.m. to 4:48 a.m. on the night of the murders. Earlier that night, at 12:26 a.m., he had searched for the local police dispatch feed. But somewhere in the weeks or months before, his device had been close enough to The Mad Greek's router to recognize, and possibly join, its network. That's not speculation — that's a digital artifact. Phones don't save networks by magic. At some point, he was close enough for that handshake. Whether he was inside or just outside isn't something the data can prove — but in a case built on connecting small dots, this one matters. It survived where other traces were wiped. And when you line it up with the rest of his digital behavior — the late-night drives, the wiped logs, the scanner search — it fits the architecture of a larger plan. This isn't about proving a relationship. It's about proving familiarity. And in this case, familiarity is one more brick in the wall. #BryanKohberger #Idaho4 #MadGreek #TrueCrime #Cellebrite #DigitalForensics #HiddenKillers #CrimeNews #UniversityOfIdaho #IdahoMurders Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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

Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45) AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the '90s and early '00s AOL Sound Board AOL Wikipedia Net Zero Dialup still kicking - maybe not, but they have a website The Commodore 64 is back DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Shared Photo Albums (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05) Starbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut Astrophysicist proposes paperclip-sized spacecraft could travel at lightspeed to a black hole Microsoft sued for discontinuing Windows 10 support Autonomous AI-guided Black Hawk helicopter tested to fight wildfires Xerox buys Lexmark for $1.5 billion as print industry clings to relevance US to expedite plan for nuclear reactor on the moon LISTENER MAIL: Todd - Magnets and computers (28:05) TAKES: Here's everything OpenAI announced at its GPT-5 event (03:30) OpenAI announces massive US government partnership - Anthropic is giving Claude to the U.S. government for $1 as AI companies try to win key agencies (36:20) Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok 4 for free globally, challenges OpenAI's GPT-5 launch (39:25) Reddit will block the Internet Archive (44:45) Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2025 (46:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Lex.games (49:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (newest model) – With color display and adjustable warm light – No Ads – Black (51:10) Nate: Flat Plug Power Strip Surge Protector, 5ft Ultra Thin Extension Cord with 4 USB Wall Charger(2 USB C Port), 6 Widely-Spaced Outlets Power Strip Compact for Travel, Office, Dorm Room Essentials (White) (54:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:15)

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

On this issue 2 KPop Demon Hunters fans talk about Ryan Reynolds teasing Deadpool's imminent Doomsday casting (or Anarchy Avengers?), Superman releasing on PVOD this Friday (too soon?), James Gunn squashing rumors (no Robin is not in Batman Part 2), and Zach Cregger's DCU script titled Henchman centered on a henchman in Gotham City. Oh and the guys absolutely love KPop Demon Hunters so they talk about that for awhile too. starts to hum GoldenAlso, the guys wish everyone a happy Alien: Earth day!  Follow Jong and Michael on social media.  Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Kev and Codey round up all the recent news Timings 00:00:00: Theme Tune 00:00:30: Intro 00:02:49: What Have We Been Up To 00:23:52: Game Releases 00:51:09: Game Updates 01:00:01: New Games 01:16:21: Outro Links Research Story 1.0 Little Witch in the Woods 1.0 Slime Rancher 2 1.0 Grimshire Early Access Hotel Galactic Early Access Hotel Galactic Apology Out and About Release Date Out and About Release Delay Ages of Cataria Early Access Release Go-go Town Switch Space Sprouts Update 1 Terra Nil Heatwave Update Snacko 1.1 Update Everdream Valley Family Time DLC Firefly Village Honogurashi No Niwa Galactic Getaway Development Issues Contact Al on Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@TheScotBot Email Us: https://harvestseason.club/contact/ Transcript (0:00:30) Kev: Hello farmers and welcome to another episode of the harvest season. My name is Kevin. I’m not alone today. I (0:00:38) Codey: Oooooh though people be clamorin’ for solo Kev time. (0:00:47) Kev: Like how I push the envelope every time I’m you know, I total line but oh (0:00:53) Codey: I’m gonna be real with you. (0:00:55) Codey: I have not listened to the most recent episode. (0:00:58) Codey: I think I’m still finishing up the Tiny Garden episode. (0:01:01) Kev: That’s okay, that’s fine. That’s fine. I (0:01:04) Codey: So I still have a couple episodes to go, (0:01:06) Codey: but I just know that you rock it every time. (0:01:13) Kev: Am (0:01:14) Kev: Getting an hour plus solo recording. I do that’s mmm. I don’t know if that’s good or bad (0:01:17) Codey: Mm-hmm. (0:01:20) Kev: That just so that just shows I’m very well versed in talking to myself (0:01:25) Kev: possibly too much (0:01:27) Codey: - Nah, you got, you’re good at it. (0:01:30) Codey: It’s all good. (0:01:31) Kev: Ah, yeah, okay. Well, hi everyone again. I’m Kevin (0:01:36) Codey: - Yeah, you are and I’m not Kevin, I’m Cody. (0:01:37) Kev: Yeah (0:01:39) Kev: And there you go. There we go (0:01:41) Kev: certifiably not Kevin (0:01:43) Codey: - Yeah. (0:01:43) Kev: And we are here to talk today to talk about cottagecore games. Whoo (0:01:48) Codey: - Oh woo, ow, ow, ow. (0:01:50) Kev: Now you dear listener may be wondering why cottagecore and not more deep diving into the Lord of (0:01:56) Codey: Yeah, we really set we set y’all up for, uh, for some, some shire stuff. But alas, we (0:02:00) Kev: And well (0:02:04) Kev: The month of the Shire (0:02:08) Codey: are here, not for the shire. (0:02:10) Kev: The fake out oh, but you know, you know what I’m gonna add something to the what I’ve been up to (0:02:18) Codey: Oh, okay, cool. (0:02:22) Kev: Okay (0:02:24) Kev: But yeah, we’re all over and we’re here to talk about news because news is built up (0:02:28) Kev: We are spoiler alert (0:02:32) Kev: We’re working on the Shire episode, whatever the tale of the Shire episode, but we needed a weak buffer (0:02:36) Kev: And so Cody and I said alright, we’ll just do some news because there’s plenty of news to talk about with the build-up. So (0:02:40) Codey: Yeah. It sure has been a hot minute. (0:02:45) Kev: Yep (0:02:47) Kev: Okay, so yeah news catch up and we’ll get to that as we do (0:02:50) Kev: But before that Cody tell me what has been going on over over there in Cody World (0:02:56) Codey: to think of it. So I think, uh, during those episodes recording with Johnny, I had not yet (0:03:03) Codey: gone to beetle school. So since that time I went to beetle school, you guys, and I had some, (0:03:11) Codey: it was really fun. Uh, I was up in the Chiricahua’s in Arizona, which is not like my first thought. (0:03:16) Codey: I was like, Oh God, Arizona, not looking forward to this super hot. I don’t do hot. Uh, the Chiricahua’s (0:03:21) Codey: were. Lovely. Um, I want to say it never got above like 70 (0:03:26) Codey: degrees. It was like around 70 degrees, but we could go down (0:03:26) Kev: Ooh, that’s lovely! (0:03:31) Codey: into the desert. And so we went into the desert like at night a (0:03:34) Codey: couple times and we got to see some, some tarantulas and some (0:03:38) Codey: rattlesnakes. And so like we got to, to adventure. We also went (0:03:43) Codey: up higher where it was almost like 11,000 feet elevation, um, (0:03:48) Codey: in the Chiricahuas. And it was, it was actually very cold up (0:03:50) Codey: there. I was like, I should have brought a jacket. Yeah. (0:03:52) Kev: Yeah, yeah, it’s the elevation right cuz Atlanta’s similar where we’re you know down South deep, Georgia (0:03:57) Kev: But what’s its mountain eats high evolution into elevation so it can still get chilly (0:04:01) Codey: Yeah. So that was really fun. I learned a lot about Beatles and I feel a lot more confident now. (0:04:06) Kev: So and and you did you graduate are you certified are you do you have a license to be a beetle now? (0:04:13) Codey: You know, it’s funny because when I went to fly school last summer, they gave me a little certificate. (0:04:18) Kev: Yeah (0:04:21) Codey: We did not get a certificate for Beatles. So I, all I have, all I have is the memories. (0:04:23) Kev: Oh, oh no the Beatles got a step up their game (0:04:31) Codey: Uh, the one thing that is beneficial about this is so fly school was more of an international thing. (0:04:36) Codey: There were like maybe six or seven of us that were from the US, but most of the students were from, um, all over the world. (0:04:43) Codey: But so it is unlikely for me to run into the people that I met from fly school at the conferences that I go to because I mostly just go to United States conferences. (0:04:52) Codey: But all, almost all the beetle people, except for like two people, uh, there was a Canadian and a New Zealander. Um, they were all. (0:05:01) Codey: Uh, citizens of America. And so I will be seeing most of them at the conference that I’m going to in November. Very stoked about that. (0:05:09) Codey: Um, cause you make these connections and then, you know, I, it’s like, Oh man, when am I ever going to see that? (0:05:15) Codey: That really cool Italian from, from fly school or whatever. Um, but yeah, I will see most of these people again. (0:05:16) Kev: - Yeah. (0:05:18) Kev: Yeah. (laughs) (0:05:22) Codey: And it’s just great to start building those connections. Um, so I did that. (0:05:27) Codey: that. (0:05:31) Codey: I have also been playing, I’m still playing honey Grove. (0:05:35) Codey: Um, I have unlocked a new explorer B so I’m now at five, but I think there’s six. (0:05:44) Codey: And I’m just like playing it a little bit at a time. (0:05:47) Codey: I’m working on my specimens as per usual so I will graduate or I will defend in the in December now I have had to. (0:05:54) Kev: Okay, these are real specimens. We switched to not the honeygrove specimens (0:05:56) Codey: Correct. We’ve switched to real life. (0:06:01) Codey: Yeah, into the real world. (0:06:04) Codey: So yeah, working on that, I had almost the entire time we were (0:06:08) Codey: kind of on our little break and we were doing the Lord of the (0:06:11) Kev: Yeah. (0:06:12) Codey: Rings stuff. I actually had people that helped me. So I (0:06:13) Kev: Yeah. (0:06:15) Kev: No. (0:06:16) Codey: wasn’t doing everything by myself, which was amazing. Yeah, (0:06:18) Kev: You had cronies. (0:06:20) Codey: we called him my henchmen. And so I had henchmen and they did (0:06:21) Kev: Yeah, there you go, that’s correct. (0:06:25) Codey: an amazing job and they learned so much and I’m so proud of (0:06:28) Codey: them. But I am like almost back to being solo now and I (0:06:31) Codey: am stressing but I got it. I’ve got this but I had to push back (0:06:36) Codey: my defense just because of how much work so I will be defending (0:06:40) Codey: in December now fingers crossed and then actually like graduating (0:06:45) Codey: and like walking for my doctorate in the spring, which (0:06:46) Kev: Oh, snap. (0:06:48) Codey: I don’t super care about it being like so far out. (0:06:52) Kev: Yeah. (0:06:52) Codey: It’s actually better for a lot of my family members that want (0:06:55) Codey: to come and watch me walk because yeah, so they don’t have (0:06:57) Kev: To plan, yeah. (0:06:58) Kev: Mm-hmm. (0:06:59) Codey: to come when it’s like. (0:07:01) Codey: Possibly snowy. (0:07:03) Codey: There’ve been times when my mom wanted to come visit or I wanted to go visit (0:07:06) Codey: home and it like during the June, um, sorry, December, um, January timeframe. (0:07:12) Kev: Yeah. (0:07:13) Codey: Then it just doesn’t work. (0:07:14) Kev: Yeah. (0:07:15) Codey: So it’s better for it to be. (0:07:16) Kev: Yeah. (0:07:16) Kev: I mean, yeah, it’s wild how people who don’t live in snowy areas just absolutely get bodied (0:07:26) Codey: Well, but even even that that I mean even just irrespective of that there is the fact that like (0:07:26) Kev: by snow. (0:07:32) Codey: We will have entire like planes shut down like people will try and travel like the last time I tried to go there (0:07:36) Kev: Oh, that… mmm… that is true. (0:07:41) Codey: I (0:07:42) Codey: Well, what’s the last time? (0:07:43) Codey: I don’t know (0:07:44) Codey: I tried to go home and I was gonna be home for like two and a half weeks and then I ended up having to cut (0:07:48) Codey: It short because my flight got delayed and then I finally got on the plane (0:07:52) Codey: Like it got delayed by like two days and then I finally got (0:07:54) Kev: No, my god, oh my goodness, oh (0:07:56) Codey: Yeah, and then I finally got on the plane. I was on the plane and then there were they had mechanical issues (0:08:00) Codey: And then finally when they can’t mechanical issues (0:08:01) Kev: No (0:08:03) Codey: Cleared up there was that flight was supposed to go to Chicago O’Hare and then O’Hare was getting like three feet of snow (0:08:10) Codey: So they were like, you know, you guys can sit tight (0:08:13) Codey: But we are basically being told to wait and I was just like nope screw it. I just left (0:08:16) Kev: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah (0:08:20) Codey: like (0:08:22) Codey: No (0:08:23) Codey: But yeah, so that kind of stuff happens (0:08:24) Kev: Apologies to Aislinn for triggering her (0:08:26) Codey: especially (0:08:30) Codey: Yeah, it’s I mean, yeah, she knows all about it and (0:08:34) Codey: Yeah going even just like going to Arizona and my stuff got canceled a million times. So (0:08:40) Codey: It’s just a hard time out there right now for sure (0:08:44) Codey: But then my last update is I’m playing Tales of the Shire (0:08:50) Kev: Did you- did you- did you- did- how far are you? (0:08:53) Codey: Um, I don’t… (0:08:56) Codey: Are you playing it too? (0:08:57) Kev: No, I’m not. I’m just curious. (0:08:58) Codey: Oh, okay. (0:08:59) Kev: I- did you have, you know, ballpark estimate? 50%? (0:09:02) Codey: No, no, no, not anywhere near that. (0:09:03) Kev: Okay. (0:09:04) Codey: I’m still in the same… (0:09:05) Kev: There you go. (0:09:06) Codey: I’m still in the first, like… (0:09:08) Codey: I think you start in summer. (0:09:10) Kev: Okay. (0:09:10) Codey: And I’m still in summer. (0:09:11) Kev: Mmm, ahh. (0:09:12) Codey: Um, but I feel like I’m getting… (0:09:18) Codey: I’m, like, going at a good clip. (0:09:19) Codey: I just was gone for a long time. (0:09:22) Codey: And then now that I’m back, (0:09:23) Codey: I’ve been so busy with, like, getting caught up with work. (0:09:24) Kev: Yeah. (0:09:26) Codey: Visiting and stuff, and so, yeah. (0:09:27) Kev: Ahh, alright, alright. (0:09:29) Codey: Uh, well, so that’s what I’ve been up to. (0:09:30) Kev: Well, uh… (0:09:31) Codey: What have you been up to, Kev? (0:09:32) Kev: Well, I was just gonna say, I’m waiting to hear when you finally defeat Sauron, um, Tails of the Shire, but, uh… (0:09:38) Kev: But, hahaha, but, uh… (0:09:40) Codey: That is, that is interesting. (0:09:42) Codey: I’m at the point, um, I don’t know if… (0:09:44) Codey: So this is not a spoiler. (0:09:45) Codey: I don’t know if “Tales of the Shire” is before or after. (0:09:49) Codey: So, um, yeah, I’m not entirely sure. (0:09:53) Codey: It is unclear to me at this, at this stage. (0:09:56) Kev: What if you invite Sauron to tea and you don’t even know it? (0:09:56) Codey: I… (0:09:59) Kev: It could happen. (0:10:00) Codey: You know what? (0:10:01) Codey: It could happen. (0:10:07) Kev: That’s good stuff. (0:10:09) Kev: Okay, well, this past week I’ve been slammed by work. (0:10:13) Kev: I did the coming of the office on, (0:10:15) Kev: I have to come into the office on Saturday yesterday (0:10:18) Kev: ‘cause it’s that bad. (0:10:20) Kev: But other than that, the week before wasn’t as bad. (0:10:26) Kev: There was actually an office party dinner thing (0:10:30) Kev: where I tried to karaoke for the first time. (0:10:32) Codey: Ooh, did you like, did you enjoy it? (0:10:34) Kev: Oh yeah, so, okay. (0:10:36) Kev: I mean, first of all, I am into music, period. (0:10:39) Codey: Mm-hmm. (0:10:41) Kev: I am the one, first one on and last one off, (0:10:44) Kev: generally the dance floor. (0:10:46) Kev: Now, this wasn’t a dance floor, (0:10:48) Kev: even though I was moving a bit. (0:10:50) Kev: But, I mean, as evidenced by here, this endeavor, (0:10:54) Kev: I have no problem scre- (0:10:56) Kev: screaming things into a microphone so karaoke was to fit like a glove (0:11:01) Kev: um I I did many songs I don’t remember all of it I know I did um at first they (0:11:09) Kev: did like a curated list cuz they want to stay professionally yada yada but by the (0:11:14) Kev: end of it we’re just doing whatever I know I did the mean canto Columbia mean (0:11:19) Kev: canto from the Disney movie in canto I sung in Spanish build me up buttercup (0:11:22) Codey: Mm-hmm. (0:11:26) Kev: there um oh my girl by the temptations that was a good one so on and so forth (0:11:33) Kev: anyways I did karaoke stay tuned will that show up on a solo ops or maybe I (0:11:38) Codey: Ooh, like you would do karaoke on a solo episode. (0:11:43) Kev: cannot be stopped you do will I have a new theme song written for the heart (0:11:48) Kev: season maybe yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah (0:11:50) Codey: I might, you know what, if ever we’re going to record again, I might have to, you know, I’m sick. (0:11:56) Kev: I mean will yeah oh my gosh I’ll should do one of those patreon goals you know (0:11:58) Codey: I want to hear the karaoke. (0:12:04) Codey: That would, you know what, that would be fun, having a greenhouse of karaoke. (0:12:08) Codey: I’m going to put that on there. I have green, oh my gosh, yeah, I have three greenhouses with (0:12:16) Kev: yeah we need to get that we got it we got (0:12:19) Codey: Kev on a sticky note on my laptop and it’s the Sonic 3 movie, Bluey and now karaoke. (0:12:26) Kev: all those are all excellent topics I love blue so I don’t watch blue in a (0:12:27) Codey: I know. (0:12:30) Kev: minute I’m not seeing all the way to something we’ll get there um okay but (0:12:36) Kev: yes karaoke so I carry okie on unabashedly and and yeah um okay game (0:12:44) Kev: stuff though um okay oh okay DK bonanza came out I do not have a switch to my (0:12:50) Kev: brother does I do not so I’ve not played it but (0:12:56) Kev: I do play Tetris 99 and they do events every now and then they’re the kind of (0:12:58) Codey: - Okay, yep. (0:13:03) Kev: always under the radar but I pick up on them because I’m a fiend for Tetris (0:13:07) Kev: DK Bonanza had an event where they put you know a special skin on the Tetris (0:13:12) Kev: screen the blocks and and they play music from the game and so on and so (0:13:17) Kev: forth it was great it’s fantastic music was stellar absolutely stellar so much (0:13:24) Kev: So that like a day or two after. (0:13:26) Kev: I was like, man, I want more of that DK Bonanza music in my veins. (0:13:30) Kev: So I loaded up on the done, you know, YouTube or whatever. (0:13:34) Kev: And then I saw spoilers. (0:13:35) Kev: I didn’t think I could ever see spoilers for a Donkey Kong game, but musical spoilers. (0:13:42) Kev: Which is wild that one, there were spoilers in the Donkey Kong game, but there are. (0:13:47) Kev: And two, that I was spoiled by the soundtrack. (0:13:49) Codey: by this soundtrack done dirty (0:13:53) Kev: so I uh you know (0:13:56) Kev: I haven’t played it but I will say that’s one of the greatest games ever (0:14:00) Kev: from what I’ve seen that will happen (0:14:03) Kev: oh goodness but um so yeah the DK bonanza it’s already good thumbs up from (0:14:10) Kev: you without playing it oh okay oh you know here’s another getting on game (0:14:16) Kev: thing and hey hey here we go people I’m still keeping it in theme I have been (0:14:21) Kev: watching Rings of Power on the Prime Video. (0:14:23) Codey: Ooooh. (0:14:26) Kev: Umm, that’s the Lord of the Rings the prequel series question mark? (0:14:29) Codey: Yeah, it’s it’s a prequel series. (0:14:30) Kev: I g- (0:14:32) Kev: Yeah, it is. I mean like, you know, it’s big open world of Tolkien lore, whatever, but- (0:14:38) Kev: But yes, it happens before the Lord of the Rings. (0:14:40) Kev: Umm… (0:14:41) Kev: I- I- Are you familiar with this at all, Cody? (0:14:44) Codey: unfortunately. Unfortunately, I wish I could get those hours back. No, so it is beautiful. (0:14:47) Kev: Oh, you are. (0:14:48) Kev: Th- That’s unfortunately you are. (0:14:56) Kev: That is all right. Oh no, uh-huh (0:15:00) Codey: It’s beautiful, but they only got rights to like some of the content. And so they just had to like, (0:15:08) Codey: make stuff up, and I hate it. Um. (0:15:09) Kev: Yeah, that’s what I’ve heard I (0:15:15) Codey: So without getting too, like, too nerdy, but this is still going to be fairly nerdy. And I could be (0:15:23) Codey: wrong, but this is kind of how I remember it. So Galadriel’s brothers were like fighting. They were (0:15:32) Codey: trying to get revenge on, I think Sauron, because he killed someone who was related to them in the (0:15:38) Codey: war of the, like, when they were trying to fight over the Silmarils. And so they basically like, killed. (0:15:44) Codey: They ended up, like, almost killing each other because they were just so, like, embroiled in this (0:15:47) Kev: - Yeah. (0:15:49) Codey: drama. And Galadriel, like, is known in the Silmarillion to have been like, I don’t want to (0:15:56) Codey: take part of my brother’s war, or my brother’s wars, or whatever. And then the Rings of Power (0:15:58) Kev: Okay, yeah (0:16:02) Codey: is all her taking part in her brother’s wars. And I’m like, no! So that was right away. I was like, (0:16:04) Kev: It is (0:16:08) Kev: Oh (0:16:12) Codey: Oh, I’m grumpy because she was. (0:16:13) Kev: That’s incredible (0:16:14) Codey: She was supposed to be like, not caring. (0:16:18) Codey: And she was just like, well, screw you guys. (0:16:20) Codey: I’m going to go live in the woods and. (0:16:21) Kev: I’m going to go in sight more war. Oh (0:16:24) Codey: Yeah, exactly. (0:16:25) Codey: And so, but I get they had to do things differently and like. (0:16:28) Kev: That’s that’s amazing (0:16:30) Kev: So I guess I have the privilege of being a normie like I have watched Florida the Rings in the Hobbit (0:16:34) Codey: Yeah. (0:16:35) Kev: But I’m I’m not deep in there. It’s it’s it’s I’ve struggled for it just to stick with me (0:16:40) Codey: Well, and there’s just like so much like, who is so wrong? (0:16:43) Kev: Yeah (0:16:45) Kev: Yes (0:16:45) Codey: Are we all Sauron? (0:16:48) Codey: Like, there’s a Sauron in all of us. (0:16:48) Kev: Maybe that maybe if we believe it (0:16:50) Codey: And I like the whole time and I’m just like, okay, I’m, I’m done with this. (0:16:54) Codey: Like, I, uh, (0:16:58) Kev: He does (0:17:00) Kev: That is probably (0:17:02) Kev: like one of the most (0:17:04) Kev: entertaining but in a bad kind of way like he’s very (0:17:08) Kev: Over the top almost like I mean not not ridiculously so but compared to the the movies, right? (0:17:13) Codey: Mm-hmm. (0:17:14) Kev: Sauron is a you know more of a force. He’s not a guy right? (0:17:17) Kev: He’s he is the giant eyeball in the sky and this overwhelming presence and here he’s he compared to that (0:17:23) Kev: He feels like a mustache twirling, you know, ooh spooky bit (0:17:26) Codey: Yeah, yeah. (0:17:29) Kev: But that’s it. I mean I’ve been enjoying it. I don’t know all the lore (0:17:32) Kev: I point to the screen when I know a thing but then that’s it (0:17:36) Kev: It’s the productions. Well done. It’s good production better production than the Hobbit (0:17:40) Codey: Yeah, it’s gorgeous. (0:17:41) Codey: It is beautiful and like, but I, (0:17:44) Codey: so I don’t think I’ve watched past the first season. (0:17:46) Codey: I don’t know how much there is. (0:17:48) Kev: There’s three two and they’re working on (0:17:51) Codey: Okay, I didn’t watch past the first one (0:17:53) Codey: because I just, I need to like take off my snooty hat, (0:17:58) Kev: - Yeah. (0:17:59) Codey: you know, and just let things be different and stuff. (0:18:02) Codey: and I just have yet to… (0:18:05) Codey: get the balls to do that, I guess, I don’t know. (0:18:08) Kev: Yeah, it’s hmm. I will I will say again. I say this as a very (0:18:14) Kev: novice casual Lord of the Rings enjoyer (0:18:16) Kev: I feel like they’re really trying hard to tie it to the Lord of the Rings. Yeah, you know the movies right because like (0:18:20) Codey: Yeah, but they’re like literally not supposed to. (0:18:24) Kev: Yeah, yeah, I know because there’s the the hobbits. They’re not even called hobbits (0:18:28) Kev: I forget anyways there are two hobbits and it’s very clearly trying to evoke Sam and Frodo even though they’re not and but no (0:18:37) Kev: Whatever (0:18:38) Kev: It’s fine. I’m enjoying it. Whatever. There you go (0:18:38) Codey: Yep, wasn’t my favorite. It’s I it is enjoyable, especially I think if you have not seen. Yeah, (0:18:45) Kev: The less you know the less, you know with the little tuning star (0:18:47) Codey: the last you know. But like what before it was coming up, I was like, so because I knew it was (0:18:52) Codey: coming. So I read that I was like, I’m gonna read the Silmarillion and then I can have like a little (0:18:53) Kev: Yeah (0:18:56) Codey: bit of idea and I really just shouldn’t have because it ruined it for me. Yep. (0:18:59) Kev: You know too much (0:19:01) Kev: You’re you’re into deep (0:19:03) Kev: Yeah, but I mean it’s it’s fine like it it’s it’s there are worse things to watch (0:19:08) Codey: Yeah, and I know, no, no, dude, that third one, this is me trying not to yell right now. (0:19:09) Kev: Arguably some of the Hobbit movies. Mm-hmm. That third one’s rough. I’m just sorry (0:19:20) Codey: That third one is rough for people because they don’t watch the extended edition. (0:19:25) Kev: Yeah (0:19:27) Codey: You got to watch all of it. (0:19:28) Kev: Okay, you know what that’s probably fair just that’s oh (0:19:31) Codey: There’s so much that’s like cut out that makes it seem like not then you’re like, (0:19:34) Kev: I believe it (0:19:37) Codey: why is he why is this (0:19:38) Codey: so (0:19:39) Kev: You (0:19:40) Kev: That is correct. That is my reaction to many things in that movie is someone who’s not seen the extended cut (0:19:46) Codey: You gotta see the extended come if you if you believe if you think the Hobbit movies are bad come come (0:19:47) Kev: Okay (0:19:51) Codey: We’ll go watch if you and you haven’t seen the extended and you haven’t seen the extended editions (0:19:52) Kev: Go listen to the episode (0:19:56) Codey: Go watch them and then come back to me (0:19:59) Kev: Okay, we have a greenhouse episode on the hobbit I have not listened to it to be fair (0:20:02) Codey: We do (0:20:06) Codey: We do we had fun with those for sure (0:20:07) Kev: But I will (0:20:08) Kev: Yeah, I bet (0:20:10) Codey: When we were recording them, we were like, I don’t know if I was gonna cut half of this or not (0:20:14) Kev: As Al pointed out those greenhouse discussions sparked more discussion in the slack than any other episode of anything (0:20:16) Codey: You (0:20:19) Codey: Yeah, maybe we just need to be let loose (0:20:29) Kev: Okay, um, but yeah, okay now they all right one more thing um for me um the big one (0:20:36) Kev: Uh, Drumroll, please unicorn overla- (0:20:38) Kev: Oh Lord, credits hit today baby! (0:20:41) Codey: Ooh! (0:20:43) Kev: Ooh, um, so I did, like, everything, to be fair, right? (0:20:43) Codey: How many hours is that? (0:20:48) Kev: ‘Cause they’re- they’re very clear, like, here’s the main missions, here’s a bunch of side missions, and you don’t- they’re optional. (0:20:54) Kev: Uh, I did it all, I clocked in at about 110 hours, I think it was. (0:21:00) Kev: Um, and yeah- (0:21:04) Kev: So, I mean, overall thumbs up, my comments are still- (0:21:07) Kev: It’s a– (0:21:08) Kev: Consistent game, I’ll say that. (0:21:10) Kev: Like it’s– (0:21:12) Kev: It’s the strategy gameplay. The story is nothing to write home about. It’s straightforward fantasy (0:21:21) Kev: armies and whatnot. (0:21:23) Kev: Political royalty, yada, yada. (0:21:26) Kev: So it’s enjoyable. It’s comfort food for me. So I enjoy it. Like it’s quality. Don’t get me wrong. (0:21:29) Codey: Yeah. (0:21:32) Kev: It’s not bad, but it just hits the spot for me. (0:21:36) Kev: My biggest complaint and this is gonna sound weird cuz I (0:21:39) Kev: Just said I clocked in 110 hours (0:21:41) Kev: it’s it’s not enough they’re missing and and (0:21:48) Kev: Specifically the end I think I mentioned this on a previous episode, but (0:21:52) Kev: As it came out the developers ran out of money towards the end and you can feel it you can feel it (0:22:00) Kev: So the like I said, there’s main missions, right? And as you beat them, you know (0:22:04) Kev: You’ll not you progress towards the final mission in the (0:22:09) Kev: ultimate main mission you unlock you get one new character a new class that you’ve never had before (0:22:16) Codey: Okay. (0:22:17) Kev: Which in you know these kind of strategy games, that’s a big deal like you don’t get any time to use your new toy basically (0:22:23) Codey: Mm hmm. (0:22:24) Codey: Yeah. (0:22:24) Kev: Congrats, you finally got the last character go beat the game (0:22:29) Kev: Now that’s it there is a little post game epilogue that I can do and whatnot (0:22:35) Kev: And it is still overall very big. It has a lot of (0:22:39) Kev: Variations and and just little things. There’s a couple of different endings you can do (0:22:45) Kev: There’s relationships and and and support conversations that are fun (0:22:52) Kev: But but yeah overall it’s great (0:22:56) Kev: one of the (0:22:58) Kev: Interesting things to get the true the best ending you have to get hitched you have to find a partner (0:23:02) Codey: Mmm. Boo. (0:23:04) Kev: Which is yeah (0:23:07) Kev: Yeah, they try to play it up in the (0:23:08) Kev: it’s it’s a little it’s a little forced a little you know shoehorned in but but (0:23:15) Kev: whatever I still I still have a lot of fun I’m very happy I want more I want (0:23:21) Kev: unicorn overlord 2 now please but yeah just thumbs up overall and that game (0:23:28) Kev: frequently goes on sale so if you have any interest in strategy you know fantasy (0:23:33) Kev: stuff go for it it’s good but okay and hey I hit credits on the game that (0:23:38) Kev: been often for me and at least not lately so yeah all right okay so that’s (0:23:43) Kev: uh that’s that’s stuff we’ve been up to whoo all right let’s get into news (0:23:50) Kev: there’s a lot of it all right we’re gonna start off with the game about Cody (0:23:56) Kev: research story in honor of her almost getting done so they came out with 1.0 (0:24:02) Kev: that is out now I don’t know when it would July it’s been (0:24:09) Kev: for a while more than now yep exactly (0:24:10) Codey: Well, yeah news catch-up episode everybody (0:24:15) Codey: Yeah, so this uh, this adds the epilogue the conclusion some end credits, you know proposals and marriage (0:24:22) Codey: One thing that I super enjoy about this is they have 10 marriage candidates and the proposals can either be player (0:24:29) Codey: initiated or NPC initiated (0:24:32) Kev: Oh, that’s… Oh my gosh! Has that been done before? (0:24:34) Codey: So I (0:24:37) Kev: Oh… (0:24:37) Codey: I don’t know, but I kind of like that where you’re. (0:24:40) Codey: Spend in time with an NPC and then suddenly you just hit a cut scene and they’re proposing to you like I think that’s awesome. (0:24:49) Kev: pretty good that’s pretty like you know obviously well documented lamenting of (0:24:54) Kev: the relationship mechanic or whatever but if you’re gonna do it put in some (0:24:57) Codey: Right. (0:24:59) Kev: effort do something new that’s good I like that that’s good (0:25:01) Codey: Yeah. (0:25:03) Codey: Definitely like that. (0:25:05) Codey: Give more to say about that. (0:25:07) Kev: no just with two things one that makes you think of unicorn oh Lord at one one (0:25:12) Kev: quick shout out just I remembered to get the true ending you have to have your (0:25:16) Kev: Which I think this is actually kind of a thumbs (0:25:19) Kev: up for me. You have to have whoever your selected partner is in your party for the final fight to get the true ending, which I think is kind of nice. (0:25:28) Kev: But yeah, no, just overall, I think that’s great. Having the other person initiate it, that’s great. (0:25:34) Kev: Yeah, no, I’m still kind of on the fence of it being included in the game at all, but here we are, and they did work, so I’ll give them props for that. (0:25:45) Codey: Um, yeah, so that was cool. (0:25:47) Codey: They also had some quality of life adjustments. (0:25:50) Codey: Um, so that brings the game to its 1.0, which is great. (0:25:53) Codey: And the current price is 1399. (0:25:55) Codey: They had it on sale for 60% off, I believe, um, for a hot minute. (0:26:00) Codey: But I think by the time this comes out, it’s already gone. (0:26:03) Codey: So, um, yeah, so, but that’s fine. (0:26:04) Kev: store. Yeah, it’s really not. And that’s, that’s fine. Yeah, the kind I almost feel bad that (0:26:07) Codey: 1399 is nothing. (0:26:08) Codey: Um, on August 28th, they’re going to increase it to 1499. (0:26:15) Codey: Just still feel nothing. (0:26:17) Codey: So you guys. (0:26:21) Kev: they said we, we are not charging, we’re not making money, they, they do deserve that money. (0:26:26) Codey: Yeah, so that was cool. (0:26:26) Kev: So good for them. (0:26:30) Codey: And then the final thing, they had a couple hints (0:26:34) Codey: of what they’re working on next. (0:26:35) Codey: And they are going to do Mac ports and Linux ports. (0:26:41) Codey: But Mac– ooh, very excited about that. (0:26:43) Kev: - Yeah, woo! (0:26:48) Codey: I just never touch my PC anymore. (0:26:50) Kev: laughs I… (0:26:52) Codey: So we’re going to move it up. (0:26:54) Codey: We’re supposed to move it up here this week. (0:26:56) Codey: Um, but I’m also like very busy right now. (0:26:59) Codey: So there’s no way I’m going to play it soon, but. (0:27:02) Kev: Yeah, I have never owned an Apple product. No, that’s not true. I had an iPad or iPod. (0:27:08) Codey: iPod. (0:27:08) Kev: Yeah, that’s an iPod, yes. Back in the day, like the Mini, the Nano, whatever. That’s it. (0:27:14) Kev: But hey, good for you people. Man, those romancibles, they are pretty people. (0:27:18) Codey: - Yeah. (0:27:23) Codey: That’s pretty, yeah. (0:27:25) Codey: They, yeah. (0:27:26) Kev: Sparkles all over. Somebody has birds in there. Good for them. (0:27:30) Codey: Yep. (0:27:32) Kev: All right. Yeah, good for your research story. I do think it is worth celebrating any of these games (0:27:39) Kev: because we’ve seen them in the docket so long, hit 1.0. So good for you. Yeah, (0:27:44) Kev: and it feels like a 1.0 release. Speaking of 1.0s, a little witch in the woods. (0:27:53) Kev: September 4th, they’re dropping the 1.0. And yeah, let’s hear it. (0:28:02) Kev: Okay, right now it’s $16. That is comparable to the other ones. Oh man, these people, (0:28:11) Kev: like, I feel weird saying it. I just feel bad for these devs who work so hard. (0:28:15) Kev: They could probably go up to $19.99. I’m just saying. No one’s gonna weep over the extra (0:28:17) Codey: Yeah, like that’s not going to be that’s not going to break the bank. (0:28:21) Kev: five bucks. I’m just saying. No, it’s not. They deserve a 20. I’m just saying. Anyways, (0:28:30) Kev: So yeah, it’s dropped (0:28:32) Kev: September 4th, it’s you know, all sorts of new features new areas the villager the village with new villagers stories (0:28:41) Kev: quality of life, etc, etc (0:28:44) Kev: so yeah, that’s (0:28:46) Kev: Yeah, good for them. That’ll be you know more less than a month when this drops (0:28:54) Kev: So yeah, I’m looking forward to that. Yeah, I don’t know how do we (0:29:00) Kev: I’m just thinking, how do I feel about the- (0:29:02) Kev: It does look very cute. I like the art style a lot. Will I play this? I don’t know, maybe. (0:29:06) Codey: Yeah, I’m, I don’t know how I feel bad, but I’m, I’m, I’m done with witches, man. I’ve. (0:29:12) Kev: It it has been used exhaustively in this space hasn’t it? (0:29:19) Kev: Yeah (0:29:20) Kev: But but hey (0:29:23) Kev: Well, let’s say here wait one second. Well, you know what? Let’s uh, oh gosh (0:29:30) Kev: No, never mind. Okay. Okay. Um, alright, let’s talk about (0:29:34) Kev: another release coming out (0:29:36) Kev: Slime Rancher 2 September 23rd that is another 1.0. It’s (0:29:42) Kev: Coming out on (0:29:44) Kev: Everything pretty much nuts. Not true steam epic games PS. I can’t believe the epic game store still running (0:29:50) Codey: Yep. Yep. (0:29:50) Kev: PS 5 and Xbox series x slash x s whatever that whatever the current letter is not switch not switch - (0:29:59) Kev: but (0:30:01) Kev: Yeah, it’s coming out. It looks (0:30:04) Kev: Chaotic and fun. It’s it’s weird. We don’t talk about first-person shooters on this on this show much (0:30:10) Kev: But yeah, here we go with you (0:30:12) Kev: Vacuum up or launch the slimes (0:30:15) Kev: Yeah, I don’t know the well. I didn’t play the first one. I will probably not play. There’s nothing wrong with it (0:30:21) Kev: I’m just busy (0:30:22) Codey: Yeah, not not super for me either. But I know some people (0:30:26) Codey: are really excited about it. So very happy for them that it is (0:30:28) Kev: Yeah, no it (0:30:30) Codey: coming out in a month and a half. (0:30:32) Kev: It looks like a quality game. I will say that so good for you so I’m rancher to have people (0:30:38) Kev: Alright, now let’s keep rolling. (0:30:43) Kev: Ok, we’re backing off from the releases. (0:30:46) Kev: Let’s go now to our bread and butter on the show, Early Access and Betas. (0:30:52) Kev: Early Access for the game called Grimshire. (0:30:58) Kev: It is officially out now. (0:31:02) Kev: Let’s see here. (0:31:04) Kev: Here, you wrote some notes, take it away Cody. (0:31:06) Codey: - Yeah, so I wrote some notes (0:31:08) Codey: because I hadn’t really heard about this game (0:31:10) Codey: and I was like, what, this is Grimshire? (0:31:14) Codey: But this is a cozy game podcast, (0:31:16) Codey: like Cottagecore game podcast, what? (0:31:18) Codey: And so I went and looked at it and it is, it’s cute. (0:31:22) Codey: It reminds me, like the character models (0:31:25) Codey: remind me a lot of Redwall. (0:31:28) Codey: Did you ever read the Redwall books? (0:31:30) Kev: Yeah yo, so yeah, this is Redwall is like one of my favorite fantasy variants. (0:31:37) Kev: I don’t know how to describe that, but like, because anytime you, the critter, it’s like anthropomorphic critters and little animals. (0:31:44) Codey: Mm-hmm. (0:31:45) Kev: I’m, I’m down like 10, I’m not going to lie. (0:31:50) Kev: That’s kind of what got me into magic. (0:31:52) Kev: They released a set called bloom burrow, which was Redwall s magic cards. (0:31:52) Codey: [LAUGHS] Yeah. (0:31:57) Kev: and it kind of caught my eye. (0:32:00) Kev: So yes, I love Redwall very much. (0:32:02) Codey: Yeah, so it reminds me of that and then, um, I kind of read more about it. (0:32:07) Codey: They said, quote, we’ve been working on this cozy but grim little world for the past three (0:32:11) Codey: years. (0:32:12) Codey: And I was like, cozy but grim? (0:32:16) Codey: Like how can something be cozy and grim at the same time? (0:32:20) Codey: But I have also been recently watching Little House on the Prairie. (0:32:24) Kev: Oh! Oh! That is, how should I put this? One of the Soria family staples. We’ve watched the series at least four times in the entirety! (0:32:27) Codey: Did you ever watch that show? (0:32:33) Codey: Okay. (0:32:38) Codey: Okay cool. (0:32:39) Codey: Yeah, so I would also describe that as cozy but grim. (0:32:44) Kev: Every episode of Tragedy, you can’t. (0:32:46) Codey: Every single episode. (0:32:48) Codey: And I was like texting Jeff cause I was watching them and I would just text him suddenly and (0:32:53) Codey: be like, she got a pet raccoon and then they thought the raccoon had rabies. (0:32:56) Kev: Oh, no, that episode! (0:32:59) Codey: And then he was like literally about to shoot the dog. (0:33:02) Codey: And the raccoon also bit Laura. (0:33:04) Codey: So if the dog got rabies, she was going to have rabies and then it was. (0:33:08) Codey: And I’m just like, I’m like sobbing, just tears streaming down my face. (0:33:12) Kev: The raccoon ups that one’s intense. Oh my gosh (0:33:12) Codey: And he was just, that was intense. (0:33:15) Codey: This is first season, like so many things happened in the first season. (0:33:19) Codey: And I’m like, Oh yeah, I would have described that also as cozy, but grim. (0:33:23) Kev: Yeah (0:33:23) Codey: So I get it. (0:33:26) Kev: Yeah (0:33:27) Kev: But yeah, and I mean if you watch the trailer for Grimshire here like yeah, it’s it’s pretty grim like towards the end (0:33:34) Kev: You see like the story is about (0:33:37) Codey: plague (0:33:37) Kev: Some survival stuff. There is a pyre. There’s a funeral pyre (0:33:39) Codey: Yeah (0:33:41) Codey: Yeah, cuz there’s plague there’s plague in the area so which is also a little house of the food (0:33:42) Kev: And people wondering if they’re gonna die (0:33:45) Kev: Yeah (0:33:48) Kev: More than multiple (0:33:49) Codey: More than one. Oh, no (0:33:51) Codey: Well, yeah (0:33:52) Codey: I guess cuz there I just they just had a typhus outbreak in this one and it didn’t make I know one of them (0:33:54) Kev: Yeah (0:33:57) Codey: Makes the sister go blind anyway (0:34:01) Codey: So they said quote in early access you can play throughout year one (0:34:04) Codey: but your file will be stuck on winter 28th once you get there. (0:34:07) Codey: The day keeps repeating after you go to bed, (0:34:09) Codey: and we will be adding more content and story in the future. (0:34:11) Codey: So just a heads up, if this is something (0:34:13) Codey: that you were going to think about doing, (0:34:16) Codey: then you’re not going to be able to go further than that. (0:34:20) Codey: And they also said that their old demo save files (0:34:24) Codey: won’t carry over into the full game. (0:34:27) Codey: So if there are any new demo– (0:34:32) Codey: if you restart a new demo now in the early access, (0:34:37) Codey: that will be compatible with the full game. (0:34:39) Codey: But if you’ve played the demo before, (0:34:43) Codey: you will have to start over. (0:34:45) Codey: Just a heads up. (0:34:46) Kev: That’s kind of a bummer (0:34:48) Codey: I get that it happens sometimes, though. (0:34:49) Kev: Yeah, I get it too. I’m just saying like yeah, you know (0:34:52) Kev: I I’m interested in this game because it’s got the red wall thing that the dark angle (0:34:57) Kev: I mean, I’m intrigued but uh, but I probably will wait till I know when you know, I can keep a save or whatever (0:35:02) Codey: Yep, and so they also say that they’re going to add more stuff as they head to 1.0. (0:35:04) Kev: Yeah (0:35:10) Codey: This is actually a common theme of a lot of what we’re talking about today. (0:35:15) Codey: They are going to add more, and they have a little bit of a roadmap, but there are no (0:35:19) Codey: dates on that roadmap. (0:35:21) Codey: So just letting you know what’s coming up, but they don’t have any expected like, “Oh, (0:35:28) Codey: we’re expecting this to be done at this time and this to be done at this time,” which is (0:35:30) Kev: Yeah, yeah, that that’s fine (0:35:31) Codey: It’s probably realistic. (0:35:32) Codey: Uhm, just feels a little. (0:35:36) Kev: Okay, well hey you I’m I’m definitely have my eye on Grimshire though all things said maybe not right now, but oh, but yeah (0:35:45) Kev: Okay (0:35:46) Kev: Let’s see what else next up another early access (0:35:50) Kev: Hotel galactic (0:35:53) Kev: Early oh my gosh $35. That’s kind of a it’s premium. That’s some premium pricing (0:35:56) Codey: I know, right? (0:36:00) Codey: Well, and there was drama associated with it. (0:36:00) Kev: Oh (0:36:05) Kev: Yeah, yeah (0:36:06) Codey: So they released the early access on July 24. (0:36:12) Codey: And in that initial post, they said (0:36:14) Codey: that in the weeks following the release, (0:36:17) Codey: they wanted feedback. (0:36:20) Codey: Again, they had a projected roadmap, (0:36:23) Codey: but I didn’t have dates on it. (0:36:24) Codey: Literally two days later. (0:36:26) Codey: They posed another thing on Steam that’s basically like oops. (0:36:30) Codey: We’re sorry for the state of the game. (0:36:33) Codey: Um, and they say, quote, our rundown hotel has not yet been restored to its future. (0:36:38) Codey: Glory. (0:36:38) Codey: We are fully aware of that. (0:36:40) Codey: And we sincerely apologize that our early access build did not (0:36:44) Codey: meet all of your expectations. (0:36:46) Codey: We made a mistake and we take full responsibility. (0:36:49) Codey: Um, as part of like this, that’s end quote, as part of this, uh, mistake, (0:36:54) Codey: quote unquote (0:36:56) Codey: They are adding compensation strategies so they’re going to find a way to compensate people who have already paid for this early access. (0:37:04) Codey: Kevin, how do you feel about that? (0:37:06) Kev: Oh, okay. Um, all right. First off, I’m gonna take one step back here. First of all, what is the game cuz let’s write that that’s gonna I think that illustrates expectations. It’s a clearly studio Ghibli specifically spirited away inspired game of how should I put this spirit favor esque of the, you know, the side view with the the rooms that you hop around that you’re building up a hotel that then and so yeah, you’re kind of (0:37:10) Codey: - Mm-hmm, right, so… (0:37:36) Kev: expanding the hotel, maintaining guests, etc, etc. We’ve talked about it before I just I just can’t remember anyway, so that’s the game. And so now, okay, before any drama $35 feels like a decent chunk of change for this game, considering spirit fair is noticeably not $35. Um, so you know, the expected prices set expectations, right? That’s like the number one thing in in gaming, (0:38:06) Kev: marketing, whatever. (0:38:09) Kev: So, you know, dropping $35 on the city, it better be good. Now, early when I play an early access, or, you know, I hear about it, I expect things to be buggy, right? That’s kind of a big part of the point, right? betas and play testing all that good stuff. So how bad was this? I can’t even imagine how bad this was to demand or (0:38:36) Kev: to elicit an apology. (0:38:38) Codey: Yeah, I think that that’s like my biggest issue and why I like pulled this question out because (0:38:44) Codey: if I am playing something that’s in early access I’m (0:38:47) Codey: expecting bugs like even if it’s game-breaking bugs like even if it is (0:38:51) Codey: something like they put this out two days later if there was if there were (0:38:57) Codey: bugs that made the game unplayable and it was then like two weeks later and they (0:39:02) Codey: hadn’t responded yeah compensate them like unless you had a friggin family (0:39:08) Codey: and you didn’t have any way to be working on the game at that time but (0:39:11) Codey: literally two days after full release I think that’s par for the course for a (0:39:17) Codey: game that is as ambitious as this game so personally I’d be like like if I were (0:39:25) Codey: one of the people who kick-started it or whatever I’d be like no no don’t worry (0:39:28) Codey: about reimbursing me just like take your time keep doing what you’re doing like (0:39:32) Codey: here’s more feedback and give feedback because they literally won’t need (0:39:36) Kev: Sure, sure. Well, okay. I think there’s two things one. There’s a compensation. I don’t think then it’s gonna be necessarily monetarily (0:39:43) Kev: That could just be you know in game item status, whatever something a bonus of some kind (0:39:50) Kev: That’s what I expect (0:39:53) Kev: But (0:39:54) Kev: But yeah, I like I agree with you (0:39:58) Kev: Like I don’t know maybe it’s just this developer. Maybe they’re just very sensitive about the (0:40:04) Kev: the responses, it could be, I don’t know, or. (0:40:06) Kev: Maybe it was just that bad. (0:40:09) Kev: I don’t know where this lands. (0:40:10) Codey: Okay, so they have, they do have some of the things, they explain what some of the bugs (0:40:16) Codey: were that were coming up. And I mean, some of them are like, you know, game like breaking (0:40:23) Codey: down or requests being blocked, cooking recipes not working, in game time, freezing stuff (0:40:29) Codey: like that. But my favorite too, was that the workers are refusing to perform tasks. And (0:40:33) Kev: Yeah, yeah, no, yeah, yeah, like, I mean, all right, you know what, I think that the (0:40:37) Codey: You know what? (0:40:38) Codey: Good for them. (0:40:40) Codey: Let them unionize. (0:40:40) Codey: Like that is a bug that if that was happening, I would cackle. (0:40:46) Codey: I would be laughing so hard and I would message them and be like, (0:40:48) Codey: Hey, this is happening. (0:40:50) Codey: But like, I mean, what are you going to do? (0:40:58) Kev: The only problem is, I’m going to go back to the $35 price point for early. (0:41:01) Codey: - Okay, yeah. (0:41:03) Kev: If that was their full release price point, sure, whatever, for early access, I don’t know, $15, maybe? That’s kind of high still, but, that’s, I mean it’s tough, you need money to keep it going, but I don’t know. (0:41:19) Kev: Ooh, that’s rough though. (0:41:20) Codey: So the other the other bug that I loved was that guests were stuck in an endless sleep loop. (0:41:30) Kev: I like that. (0:41:30) Codey: And you know what, same. I feel like sometimes in my life I there’s just a bug happening and I’m just stuck endlessly sleeping. (0:41:40) Kev: That’s not that’s that’s a feature not a bug (0:41:40) Codey: So I get it. Sometimes it just be that way. (0:41:50) Codey: Yeah, so those are the two things that I thought were hilarious other I mean like I get if (0:41:56) Kev: Yum (0:41:56) Codey: there’s like other things happening but that much outrage to come out in the 48 hours post (0:41:58) Kev: Yum (0:42:03) Kev: Well, you know here here’s another thing is (0:42:07) Kev: What if what is what about the knot game break (0:42:10) Kev: breaking part like what if it’s, you know, has just not fun, you know, like, sure. (0:42:14) Codey: but that’s again something that is going to be improved upon I mean I played lens islands (0:42:19) Codey: first one and like it was I saw where they were going with it but it was definitely like pretty (0:42:24) Codey: basic and they have improved it so much and it seems so fun now like oh sorry not seems it is (0:42:30) Codey: so fun now. But yeah, I just (0:42:30) Kev: Yeah (0:42:35) Kev: Yeah, like I said, I think the only real issue the mistake was the $35 price point (0:42:42) Kev: That’s all that’s that’s something to go back to right because I how much did you pay for for the other ones? (0:42:48) Kev: It wasn’t $35 (0:42:50) Codey: - No, probably not, yeah. (0:42:51) Kev: Yeah, right (0:42:53) Codey: I don’t even remember it was so long ago. (0:42:55) Kev: Yeah, but but anyways (0:42:59) Kev: Well, I’ll give him this (0:43:01) Kev: They they came out and said something right that’s good (0:43:04) Kev: So all right, that’s hotel galactic. I’ll keep keep an eye out to see if they fix that hotel (0:43:14) Kev: Okay, um, all right here next up and (0:43:20) Kev: Purred the a few sentences into Al’s notes. It is early access is confirmed. Oh (0:43:27) Kev: Oh, oh wait, no, not out yet. (0:43:29) Kev: It will be a, sorry. (0:43:30) Codey: No, no, no, no. (0:43:31) Kev: Dates, they’re weird. (0:43:32) Kev: It is out, when people are listening to this, it will be out. (0:43:35) Kev: It is already out now when we’re recording, ‘cause, wait, no? (0:43:39) Kev: Oh my go- oh my go- I’m misreading that, you’re right! (0:43:40) Codey: Okay, so let me let me do this. (0:43:41) Kev: Oh my gosh. (0:43:42) Codey: So Al wrote early access releasing. (0:43:43) Kev: Oh my goodness. (0:43:46) Codey: Well, out now maybe and then there’s another bullet not actually out yet, but was meant to be out 7th of August, but they clicked the wrong button on release. (0:43:54) Kev: Oh my go- (0:43:58) Codey: So, it’s fine. (0:44:02) Codey: This is their quote. I love this for them. (0:44:04) Codey: I mean, it’s probably very stressful for them, but I think this is hilarious. (0:44:08) Codey: Quote, “We are heartbroken to say this, but we can’t release today. We literally cannot press the button. It’s gone.” (0:44:16) Codey: The game is ready to go. Everything was prepared, but since this is our first release ever, we forgot to tick the early access checkbox on the Steam backend until this morning. (0:44:26) Codey: and once that is ticked, Steam automatically put our Steam page into (0:44:30) Codey: review mode, which is a normal process on their end, but for us it couldn’t have come at a worse (0:44:35) Codey: time. This has caused the release button to disappear and we cannot click it. (0:44:41) Kev: Aaaah! Hah! (0:44:42) Codey: Oh dude, but that is like such like beer like I could see that being like bureaucracy stuff like (0:44:47) Codey: that’s not how are you supposed to know how are you supposed to know to click that check box or (0:44:53) Codey: what if they started the game before that checkbox was there and then it just like was like well they (0:44:57) Codey: didn’t click it I don’t know it (0:45:00) Kev: But (0:45:00) Codey: good for that like they’ll figure it out it’s it’s only been three days there (0:45:02) Kev: Yeah, that that’s good (0:45:06) Codey: is not an update yet let me just double-check that this is true but (0:45:11) Kev: I’ve (0:45:14) Kev: I’ve just got to say I love (0:45:18) Kev: Game big news stories that come from pushin

The panel discusses Apple's AI talent losses amid a rumored shift to third-party models, Meta's aggressive recruitment, and speculation on Apple's long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover Sonos appointing Tom Conrad as CEO, Google's new AI search experiment, a significant SharePoint security breach, and controversy over the women-only Tea app following a massive data exposure and class action lawsuit.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25213.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac and the new Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use the code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and Apple AI researcher departure to Meta [2:28] Apple's AI strategy shift and market perception [5:08] Practical vs. flashy AI implementations at Apple [7:51] Perspectives on Meta's aggressive AI hiring [9:40] Interpreting Apple's AI direction and talent movement [12:15] Sonos appoints Tom Conrad as CEO [15:47] Google's new AI search product discussion [18:18] SharePoint hack impacts U.S. nuclear agency [19:23] The Tea app controversy and data exposure [27:50] Social shaming and safe spaces online [29:59] Closing remarks and support information Links: Apple just lost another AI researcher as it weighs shift to third-party models https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/29/apple-just-lost-another-ai-researcher-as-it-weighs-shift-to-third-party-models/ Sonos gets to keeps its CEO, as a treat https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/sonos-gets-to-keeps-its-ceo-as-a-treat-164559137.html Google Might Have Made an AI Search Product I Actually Like https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-ai-search-web-guide US nuclear weapons agency breached using Microsoft SharePoint hack https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/us-nuclear-weapons-agency-breached-using-microsoft-sharepoint-hack-120027770.html The Microsoft SharePoint breach was massive. The response has been minimal https://www.fastcompany.com/91373183/microsoft-sharepoint-breach-response-minimal Microsoft trials Copilot Mode in Edge https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-trials-copilot-mode-in-edge-201851903.html The Viral 'Tea' App Just Had a Second Data Breach, and It's Even Worse https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-viral-tea-app-just-had-another-data-breach 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. 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). 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. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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July 11-17: Windows 95 starts up, Hugh Grant makes a bit of a mistake, Frank Oz adapts a classic, weddings are crashed, San Andreas spills its coffee, Johnny Depp's got a golden ticket, Snape kills Dumbledore on page 574, Ian McKellen's game is afoot, Amy Schumer is a trainwreck, Andy Samberg plays tennis and Bojack's back. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

Terry Myerson is CEO and co-founder of Truveta, a leader in EHR data and analytics, led by a growing health system collective that together provide more than 18% of all daily clinical care in the US. Truveta is trusted by more than 50 leading healthcare and life science customers to study safety and effectiveness, improve patient care, and train medical AI. Across these leading organizations, Truveta connects data, people, and ideas to pursue the mission of Saving Lives with Data. Terry previously enjoyed a 21-year career at Microsoft, leading the development of Windows, Xbox, and the early days of Office 365. As Executive Vice President, serving on the Senior Leadership Team, Terry played a pivotal role in developing the strategy for Microsoft alongside CEO Satya Nadella. Terry excelled at managing large teams at scale, tackling complex software challenges, and driving growth in partnership with a global ecosystem. After leaving Microsoft in 2018, Terry joined the Madrona Venture Group and the Carlyle Group as an advisor to their investment teams and portfolio companies. He enjoys learning about new technology, particularly at the intersection of data, AI, healthcare, and life sciences. An entrepreneur at heart, prior to Microsoft Terry cofounded Intersé, one of the earliest internet companies, which Microsoft acquired in 1997. Terry is a graduate of Duke University and a current member of the Duke Engineering Board of Visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I cover the lackluster launch of GPT-5, a new preview of a Windows 365 Reserve feature, several vulnerability exploits and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/gpt-5-has-arrived-win365-reserve-in-preview-lawsuit-to-try-to-extend-windows-10-support/

The panel discusses Apple's AI talent losses amid a rumored shift to third-party models, Meta's aggressive recruitment, and speculation on Apple's long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover Sonos appointing Tom Conrad as CEO, Google's new AI search experiment, a significant SharePoint security breach, and controversy over the women-only Tea app following a massive data exposure and class action lawsuit.  Today's MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac and the new Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use the code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and Apple AI researcher departure to Meta [2:28] Apple's AI strategy shift and market perception [5:08] Practical vs. flashy AI implementations at Apple [7:51] Perspectives on Meta's aggressive AI hiring [9:40] Interpreting Apple's AI direction and talent movement [12:15] Sonos appoints Tom Conrad as CEO [15:47] Google's new AI search product discussion [18:18] SharePoint hack impacts U.S. nuclear agency [19:23] The Tea app controversy and data exposure [27:50] Social shaming and safe spaces online [29:59] Closing remarks and support information Links: Apple just lost another AI researcher as it weighs shift to third-party models https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/29/apple-just-lost-another-ai-researcher-as-it-weighs-shift-to-third-party-models/ Sonos gets to keeps its CEO, as a treat https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/sonos-gets-to-keeps-its-ceo-as-a-treat-164559137.html Google Might Have Made an AI Search Product I Actually Like https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-ai-search-web-guide US nuclear weapons agency breached using Microsoft SharePoint hack https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/us-nuclear-weapons-agency-breached-using-microsoft-sharepoint-hack-120027770.html The Microsoft SharePoint breach was massive. The response has been minimal https://www.fastcompany.com/91373183/microsoft-sharepoint-breach-response-minimal Microsoft trials Copilot Mode in Edge https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-trials-copilot-mode-in-edge-201851903.html The Viral 'Tea' App Just Had a Second Data Breach, and It's Even Worse https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-viral-tea-app-just-had-another-data-breach 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. 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). 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. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. 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Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle a busy Double Tap episode covering studio overhauls, accessible Windows backup tools, the surprising survival of dial-up internet, Zoom's spatial audio update, and the UK backlash over JAWS screen reader pricing changes.In this candid conversation, Steven shares his once-a-year minimalist studio refresh and Shaun details his Windows PC reset woes—highlighting the need for accessible system imaging tools. They discuss the enduring pockets of AOL dial-up users, why rural connectivity still matters, and the limitations of outdated copper networks. The hosts also explore Zoom's new spatial audio feature, its potential impact on fatigue, and whether it truly benefits accessibility.The core of the episode focuses on confusion and frustration over JAWS' new UK pricing model from Vispero and Sight & Sound Technology. Steven and Shaun break down the differences between US and UK licenses, the missing affordable “Home Annual License” option in the UK, and why home users may be pushed toward NVDA or other alternatives. They debate fairness, accessibility affordability, and possible solutions, with hopes for clearer communication and fairer pricing ahead.Chapters00:00 - Start00:23 - Steven changes his office…. again!04:31 - Shaun decides to reset his PC10:29 - AOL set to shut down its dialup service18:12 - Zoom is adding spatial audio to its meetings20:28 - Sight and Sound Technology announces new pricing for JAWS and Zoomtext in UK to much controversy29:29 - Get in touch with Double Tap Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

Google Paid Ads for Fake Tesla Websites Someone is setting up fake Tesla lookalike websites that attempt to collect credit card data from unsuspecting users trying to preorder Tesla products. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Google%20Paid%20Ads%20for%20Fake%20Tesla%20Websites/32186 Compromising USB Devices for Persistent Stealthy Access USB devices, like Linux-based web cams, can be compromised to emulate malicious USB devices like keyboards that inject malicious commands. https://eclypsium.com/blog/badcam-now-weaponizing-linux-webcams/ Win-DoS Epidemic: A crash course in abusing RPC for Win-DoS & Win-DDoS Internet-exposed DCs can be used in very powerful DoS attacks. https://defcon.org/html/defcon-33/dc-33-speakers.html#content_60389

Today's story: For decades, white text on a full blue background has meant one thing to Windows users: the computer has crashed and needs to be restarted. The screen was splashed across display boards in public places during a massive outage in July 2024. But now, Microsoft is redesigning the screen, frowny-face and all.Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/796Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/796 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

Net Neutrality advocates wont appeal FCC rulings because there's no trust in the Supreme Court to rule fairly. AI companies face largest copyright lawsuit yet. Far Cry might come to TV! Google ends Steam for Chromebook. We get a sneak peek at the Vivo MR headset. Dimensity and Exynos chip rumors are swirling. Sony says they REALLY DO care about XPERIA. The hot news for Samsung is RAM speed. INTEL IS IN A DEATH SPIRAL!!! And is there any meat left on the bones of those Pixel 10 Pro leaks? Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://youtube.com/live/yFtE8G8QbDM Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/yFtE8G8QbDM Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu Find out more at https://talking-tech-with-somegadgetgu.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-c117ce for 40% off for 4 months, and support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy.

The panel explores three major Apple-related stories: the company's F1 movie crossing the $500M global box office mark, the debut of Apple's “In the Loop” section designed to centralize short-form updates and control its public messaging, and an in-depth comparison of Tim Cook's leadership style with Steve Jobs' legacy. Along the way, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discuss how Apple's strategy has shifted toward services and entertainment, the continuing importance of the iPhone, and the challenges of distributing official news. The conversation also touches on iCloud scam warnings, movie theater experiences, and what might define Cook's place in Apple history.  Today's MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac and the new Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use the code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Panel introductions and mic talk[5:20] PSA: iCloud storage scam warnings[8:38] Apple's F1 movie surpasses $500M[11:40] IMAX re-release and movie-going habits[17:32] Apple launches “In the Loop” content hub[19:30] Accessibility, RSS, and content distribution issues[26:36] Comparing Tim Cook's and Steve Jobs' leadership[32:05] Apple's diversification beyond hardware[39:13] The iPhone's continuing central role[41:19] Measuring leadership success and legacy[43:40] Closing remarks and support acknowledgements Links: That Message About Cloud Storage Could Be a Scamhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/cloud-storage-message-scams Apple's F1 movie crosses $500 million at global box officehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/07/27/apple-f1-movie-global-box-office-five-hundred-million/ Apple solves its social media fragmentation problem with 'In the Loop'https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/24/apple-in-the-loop-newsroom/ AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services comparedhttps://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/241113/applecare-vs-applecare-one-warranty-services-compared Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his gravehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/04/tim-cook-isnt-going-to-get-fired-and-steve-jobs-isnt-rolling-over-in-his-grave 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. 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). 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. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The panel explores three major Apple-related stories: the company's F1 movie crossing the $500M global box office mark, the debut of Apple's “In the Loop” section designed to centralize short-form updates and control its public messaging, and an in-depth comparison of Tim Cook's leadership style with Steve Jobs' legacy. Along the way, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet discuss how Apple's strategy has shifted toward services and entertainment, the continuing importance of the iPhone, and the challenges of distributing official news. The conversation also touches on iCloud scam warnings, movie theater experiences, and what might define Cook's place in Apple history.  Today's MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac and the new Cloud Cleanup feature. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use the code MACVOICES20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACVOICES. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Panel introductions and mic talk [5:20] PSA: iCloud storage scam warnings [8:38] Apple's F1 movie surpasses $500M [11:40] IMAX re-release and movie-going habits [17:32] Apple launches “In the Loop” content hub [19:30] Accessibility, RSS, and content distribution issues [26:36] Comparing Tim Cook's and Steve Jobs' leadership [32:05] Apple's diversification beyond hardware [39:13] The iPhone's continuing central role [41:19] Measuring leadership success and legacy [43:40] Closing remarks and support acknowledgements Links: That Message About Cloud Storage Could Be a Scam https://lifehacker.com/tech/cloud-storage-message-scams Apple's F1 movie crosses $500 million at global box office https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/27/apple-f1-movie-global-box-office-five-hundred-million/ Apple solves its social media fragmentation problem with 'In the Loop' https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/24/apple-in-the-loop-newsroom/ AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One: Warranty services compared https://forums.appleinsider.com/discussion/241113/applecare-vs-applecare-one-warranty-services-compared Tim Cook isn't going to get fired, and Steve Jobs isn't rolling over in his grave https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/04/tim-cook-isnt-going-to-get-fired-and-steve-jobs-isnt-rolling-over-in-his-grave 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. 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). 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. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Mr. Fix-It, Tim Noteboom, takes calls from listeners about home repair and maintenance. In this episode, Tim discusses possible problems and solutions for swollen windows, where rust on concrete comes from and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk! Topics include: Picking the tech that suits your study the best Testing new mice and eventually staying with old faithful Touchpad slander Recommendations for a backup cloud to cloud service Privazer is the cream de la creme of free PC cleaners Is replacing a motherboard a DIY project? Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11

Mercury's direct! Windows are opening to crazy wild realizations, plot twists and action! Plus, we get a cosmic spa day! Don't deny yourself! Astro-Insight for August 11-17, 2025. Please do not forward w/o copyright notice intact, which is: Text, photo & recording ©℗ Kathy Biehl 2025.   Transcription of this episode In-person Houston events August 11-17 Energy management tips in my Actions You Can Take playlist Bonus content at Patreon Join my mailing list Listen to Celestial Compass on OM Times Radio and TV Support this podcast   Find out what this means for you! Facebook: Empowerment Unlimited and the Astro-Insight Lounge  

AMD is on the rise, and their financials show it, plus they might have won The Game.  We discover that Windows 11 SE is still a thing, PCIe 8 has been ratified, and what's the best-worst GPU of 2025!  XeSS goes cross-platform-gpu and turns out that people CAN actually detect malware if properly motivated.  All this and more!Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:37 Patreon01:52 Food with Josh04:38 AMD financials09:43 AMD claims "world's fastest processors" as Intel struggles18:57 AMD may be planning X3D on both CCDs23:18 Windows 11 SE is going away26:13 Windows Vista stricken from latest Win11 build?27:48 Getting to the nub of ThinkPad design35:49 PCI-SIG announces PCI Express 8.038:29 AMD's AM6 socket rumored to bring DDR6 and PCIe 640:44 Best of the 8GB GPUs45:53 The RX 9060 non-XT48:10 Bracing for the possibility of 100% tariffs on chips49:50 (In)Security Corner1:04:55 Gaming Quick Hits1:18:11 Promoting Jeremy's HyperX Jet wireless headset review1:19:15 Picks of the Week1:34:57 Outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ICE agents are increasingly breaking people's car windows to make arrests. Student loan assistance is one incentive being used to recruit 10,000 new agents.

On this week's episode of the Windows Central Podcast, Dan & Zac discuss Microsoft's new "Windows 2030 Vision" series, the first of which hints at a potential future "Agentic OS" from Microsoft. What might that look like? We also discuss Microsoft's new Windows XP crocs, WinUI going open source, Dan's thoughts on the Surface Laptop 7 now that he's used one, Lenovo's rollable laptop, and OpenAI's new GPT-5 announcement!

On this edition of the Sams Report, Xbox stops a game, Windows has a 2030 vision, and Sony shifting focus away from consoles.

Thanks to Turtleback Low Vision for sponsoring this episode of Double Tap. As a thank you to the Double Tap community, Turtleback is offering 12% off your entire order with promo code DT12. Visit https://www.turtlebacklv.com to shop the full lineup!Can blind people access new AI-powered video description apps independently? Steven and Shaun break down tools like Omnidescriber, Vidiscribe, and Pickybot—and debate the barriers around braille literacy, tech pricing, and whether a screen reader might serve you better in the long run.In this Friday edition of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun get into everything from public tech etiquette to powerful new tools for blind users looking to access video content. Shaun shares a personal story involving his Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, while Steven reveals his own “blind card” moments in public spaces. The two reflect on when—and how—using screen readers, voiceover, or audible notifications should be kept private.The core of the episode dives into video description software. Steven details his experience with Omnidescriber, a fully accessible Windows app that uses Gemini and OpenAI APIs to generate audio descriptions for videos. They also touch on Vidiscribe, Pickybot, and even the video feature in Seeing AI—comparing their functionality and accessibility pros and cons.The episode rounds out with powerful listener emails. One listener shares their excitement about learning braille and how tools like ChatGPT can now generate downloadable braille files. Another raises an important issue: are revolutionary tactile graphic devices like the Monarch really solving accessibility problems—or simply pricing people out?Steven and Shaun confront uncomfortable questions: Should braille training be more available through public education? Are braille advocates overselling its workplace value? And in the end, is learning a screen reader more practical for blind users than investing thousands in braille tech?Chapters00:00 - Introduction10:22 - Listener asks about apps that audio describe video content25:47 - Listener Dave asks how to find Double Tap on AntennaPod and how to use a computer without a mouse31:52 - Get in touch with Double Tap33:56 - Listener Trevor on various topics including the importance of braille45:36 - Listener Dan on tech that often feels so out of reach Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Ben Roethig, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet,  visionOS beta improvements, standout Vision Pro creative apps, and iOS 26 beta 5 refinements. The panel discusses iPadOS performance boosts, AirPods charging updates, and CarPlay's new compact call view. They also explore time zone glitches, Tim Cook's $600B U.S. manufacturing push, ESPN's NFL Network acquisition, and the macOS HD icon redesign, while touching on GPT-5's debut and broader Apple ecosystem trends  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In Episode 381 of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by Ben Roethig, Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Eric Bolden to explore the latest developments in Apple's ecosystem. The panel dives into the newly released visionOS developer beta, with notable improvements to the personas feature, especially for glasses wearers, and discusses its stability and potential impact on developers. They highlight creative Vision Pro apps like Da Vinci, Procreate Dreams, and Reality Composer, envisioning how spatial computing could transform artistic expression. The conversation moves to iOS 26 beta 5, focusing on interface refinements, performance gains, and AirDrop icon changes. They also review iPadOS updates like improved snap windows and background processing, watchOS and tvOS betas, and new AirPods charging indicators. CarPlay's incoming call interface now uses a compact view, helping drivers maintain navigation visibility—an update the panel welcomes enthusiastically. Other topics include time zone quirks in certain regions, Apple's $600 billion U.S. manufacturing investment under Tim Cook, ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network, and the transition away from legacy email services. The episode wraps with discussions on macOS Tahoe 26's subtle refinements, a controversial redesign of the Macintosh HD icon, and OpenAI's new GPT-5 model. This lively and wide-ranging episode blends hands-on impressions, practical tips, and spirited design debates, keeping listeners informed and entertained about the fast-moving Apple landscape  Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple releases developer beta 5 for visionOS 26 Top VisionOS Apps For Artists And Designers: Unleashing Creativity In Spatial Computing Da Vinci Eye: Art Projector on the App Store Beta this week.  Apple releases iOS 26 beta 5 for iPhone iPadOS 26 beta 5 is available now, here's what to expect  Apple Releases Second iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas watchOS 26 beta 5 rolling out for Apple Watch now - 9to5Mac tvOS 26 beta 5 now available for Apple TV 4K  Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 Here's the redesigned AirDrop icon in iOS 26 Everything new in iOS 26 beta 5lk Apple Upgrades AirPods Charging in iOS 26 iOS 26: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call CarPlay in iOS 26 has a new, improved solution for phone calls - 9to5Mac Listener Cletus has this issue in iOS 26 Fixed: Time Zone Cannot Be Set Manually Due to Device Restrictions  AI OpenAI Brings Faster, Smarter GPT-5 Model to ChatGPT Users  In Touch With Mac this week macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 5 is out, here's what's new Apple Seeds Second macOS Tahoe Public Beta macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 retires the old Macintosh HD icon Apple rolls out RC versions of macOS 15.7 and 14.8 betas to developers Apple's big investment in the United States Apple Announces American Manufacturing Program, Promises to Spend $600 Billion Apple, Corning to manufacture all iPhone, Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky Samsung to produce image sensors for Apple's iPhone in Texas News Apple Original Films' summer blockbuster “F1 The Movie” accelerates back into IMAX Apple TV+ Press Here's How Much It Costs to Sue Apple Xfinity Email move to Yahoo Mail ESPN buys NFL Network and NFL gets 10 Comcast, YouTube TV & Other Cable & Streaming Subscribers Will Get Access to the New ESPN App Tim Cook becomes Apple's longest‑serving CEO - As of August 1, 2025, Tim Cook surpassed Steve Jobs with 5,091 days at the helm of Apple. Shout out to Phil F that's for buying me some coffees he enjoyed episode 380.  Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT. A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Ben Roethig Former Associate Editor of GeekBeat.TV and host of the Tech Hangout and Deconstruct with Patrice  Mac user since the mid 90s. Tech support specialist. X @benroethig and all other social media @benroethig.   Website: https://roethigtech.com/ Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.

Pre-Show: Brief vacation results Tim Cook kisses the… ring Video Follow-up: HDTVTest reviews Sony Bravia 8 II and Panasonic Z95B TV shootout results Nilay’s comments AppleCare One iCareCalculator Reddit post (removed by moderators) iCare Calculator web app John’s experience B&H Casey’s roughly equivalent Mac, available for special order Retro computing corner Revisiting eWorld More on Tahoe Gus Mueller …on checkboxes …on sliders Beta 5 improves selection legibility Ejecting USB storage in Windows (via Justin Bradford) Bleeping computer Art & science of UI design Game design concepts in software (via Wes Davis) iPhone 17’s rumored new MagSafe design Majin Bu iPhone 16 Apple’s “Answers” team Ask ATP: How can one improve the experience of a permanent-mount SSD on a laptop? Jettison Why is Xcode so thirsty? (via Geoff) Time Machine local snapshots Deleting snapshots with Disk Utility DevCleaner (App Store link) Github GrandPerspective Disk Inventory X DaisyDisk How are we dealing with spam? (via Alan Bailward) SpamSieve MailRoute Fastmail Post-show: Apple Express Replacement Members-only ATP Overtime: Post-Quantum Cryptography networking in the

Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks. PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on your behalf. Devonthink To Go - Rosemary's favorite solution for organizing all your appliance manuals and home documents as searchable PDFs. Never lose another warranty or instruction manual again, with powerful search capabilities and the ability to link directly to specific pages in reminders. When Did I...? - Simple tracking app for home maintenance tasks like replacing fire alarm batteries or water filters. Just tap when you complete a task and easily see how long it's been since your last maintenance check. Available for $4.99. Sweepy - Gamified cleaning and chore management app that helps families stay on top of household tasks. Set up rooms, assign recurring tasks, and share responsibilities across family members to reduce the mental load. Under My Roof - Comprehensive home inventory app perfect for insurance documentation. Scan barcodes, add photos and receipts, track serial numbers, and even set maintenance reminders for appliances and valuable items. News iPhone Event Date - German carrier documents suggest Apple will announce new iPhones on Tuesday, September 9th, with pre-orders likely starting September 12th and availability on September 19th. AppleCare One Launch - Apple's new insurance plan covers up to three devices for $19.99/month, with additional devices at $5.99 each. Includes theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch, plus the ability to add devices up to four years old. Feedback Viewer Success with Wipr 2 - Andrew R. shares how the Safari content blocker transformed his browsing experience on ad-heavy websites like the Smithsonian, making previously unreadable pages clean and functional. App Caps Mikah's Pick: Landrop - Cross-platform file sharing solution that works like AirDrop between different operating systems. Transfer files, photos, and folders between iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android devices over your local network. Rosemary's Pick: ASUS ZenScreen - Ultra-portable 15.6-inch monitor perfect for travel, complete with a protective case that doubles as a stand. Pairs perfectly with a compact tripod for the ideal mobile workspace setup. 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.

Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks. PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on your behalf. Devonthink To Go - Rosemary's favorite solution for organizing all your appliance manuals and home documents as searchable PDFs. Never lose another warranty or instruction manual again, with powerful search capabilities and the ability to link directly to specific pages in reminders. When Did I...? - Simple tracking app for home maintenance tasks like replacing fire alarm batteries or water filters. Just tap when you complete a task and easily see how long it's been since your last maintenance check. Available for $4.99. Sweepy - Gamified cleaning and chore management app that helps families stay on top of household tasks. Set up rooms, assign recurring tasks, and share responsibilities across family members to reduce the mental load. Under My Roof - Comprehensive home inventory app perfect for insurance documentation. Scan barcodes, add photos and receipts, track serial numbers, and even set maintenance reminders for appliances and valuable items. News iPhone Event Date - German carrier documents suggest Apple will announce new iPhones on Tuesday, September 9th, with pre-orders likely starting September 12th and availability on September 19th. AppleCare One Launch - Apple's new insurance plan covers up to three devices for $19.99/month, with additional devices at $5.99 each. Includes theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch, plus the ability to add devices up to four years old. Feedback Viewer Success with Wipr 2 - Andrew R. shares how the Safari content blocker transformed his browsing experience on ad-heavy websites like the Smithsonian, making previously unreadable pages clean and functional. App Caps Mikah's Pick: Landrop - Cross-platform file sharing solution that works like AirDrop between different operating systems. Transfer files, photos, and folders between iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android devices over your local network. Rosemary's Pick: ASUS ZenScreen - Ultra-portable 15.6-inch monitor perfect for travel, complete with a protective case that doubles as a stand. Pairs perfectly with a compact tripod for the ideal mobile workspace setup. 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.

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Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks. PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on your behalf. Devonthink To Go - Rosemary's favorite solution for organizing all your appliance manuals and home documents as searchable PDFs. Never lose another warranty or instruction manual again, with powerful search capabilities and the ability to link directly to specific pages in reminders. When Did I...? - Simple tracking app for home maintenance tasks like replacing fire alarm batteries or water filters. Just tap when you complete a task and easily see how long it's been since your last maintenance check. Available for $4.99. Sweepy - Gamified cleaning and chore management app that helps families stay on top of household tasks. Set up rooms, assign recurring tasks, and share responsibilities across family members to reduce the mental load. Under My Roof - Comprehensive home inventory app perfect for insurance documentation. Scan barcodes, add photos and receipts, track serial numbers, and even set maintenance reminders for appliances and valuable items. News iPhone Event Date - German carrier documents suggest Apple will announce new iPhones on Tuesday, September 9th, with pre-orders likely starting September 12th and availability on September 19th. AppleCare One Launch - Apple's new insurance plan covers up to three devices for $19.99/month, with additional devices at $5.99 each. Includes theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch, plus the ability to add devices up to four years old. Feedback Viewer Success with Wipr 2 - Andrew R. shares how the Safari content blocker transformed his browsing experience on ad-heavy websites like the Smithsonian, making previously unreadable pages clean and functional. App Caps Mikah's Pick: Landrop - Cross-platform file sharing solution that works like AirDrop between different operating systems. Transfer files, photos, and folders between iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android devices over your local network. Rosemary's Pick: ASUS ZenScreen - Ultra-portable 15.6-inch monitor perfect for travel, complete with a protective case that doubles as a stand. Pairs perfectly with a compact tripod for the ideal mobile workspace setup. 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.

Unlock the secrets to a seamless browsing experience on Windows 11 without ever touching Microsoft Edge again! This week on Hands-On Windows, Paul promises to show you how to configure your system to make the most of alternative browsers like Chrome and Brave. With practical strategies, we'll tackle those pesky Edge pop-ups and guide you through setting your default browser effectively. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows 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.

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Transform your living space into a smart, organized haven with apps that help you tackle everything from junk mail to home inventory management. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore practical solutions for maintaining your home, keeping track of important documents, and staying on top of household tasks. PaperKarma - Combat annoying junk mail with this clever app that automatically sends opt-out requests to companies on your behalf. Devonthink To Go - Rosemary's favorite solution for organizing all your appliance manuals and home documents as searchable PDFs. Never lose another warranty or instruction manual again, with powerful search capabilities and the ability to link directly to specific pages in reminders. When Did I...? - Simple tracking app for home maintenance tasks like replacing fire alarm batteries or water filters. Just tap when you complete a task and easily see how long it's been since your last maintenance check. Available for $4.99. Sweepy - Gamified cleaning and chore management app that helps families stay on top of household tasks. Set up rooms, assign recurring tasks, and share responsibilities across family members to reduce the mental load. Under My Roof - Comprehensive home inventory app perfect for insurance documentation. Scan barcodes, add photos and receipts, track serial numbers, and even set maintenance reminders for appliances and valuable items. News iPhone Event Date - German carrier documents suggest Apple will announce new iPhones on Tuesday, September 9th, with pre-orders likely starting September 12th and availability on September 19th. AppleCare One Launch - Apple's new insurance plan covers up to three devices for $19.99/month, with additional devices at $5.99 each. Includes theft and loss protection for iPad and Apple Watch, plus the ability to add devices up to four years old. Feedback Viewer Success with Wipr 2 - Andrew R. shares how the Safari content blocker transformed his browsing experience on ad-heavy websites like the Smithsonian, making previously unreadable pages clean and functional. App Caps Mikah's Pick: Landrop - Cross-platform file sharing solution that works like AirDrop between different operating systems. Transfer files, photos, and folders between iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android devices over your local network. Rosemary's Pick: ASUS ZenScreen - Ultra-portable 15.6-inch monitor perfect for travel, complete with a protective case that doubles as a stand. Pairs perfectly with a compact tripod for the ideal mobile workspace setup. 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.

In this episode, Jaeden discusses OpenAI's recent release of two open source models, the benchmarks of these models, and the implications of their performance. He delves into the differences between open source and OpenAI's open models, the issue of hallucinations in AI responses, and the legal concerns surrounding training data. Additionally, he highlights the licensing terms that allow monetization of these models and Microsoft's integration of AI into Windows.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/C4onVBvfU-EChapters00:00 OpenAI's New Open Source Models01:54 Benchmarking the New Models04:59 Performance Insights and Hallucinations09:30 Licensing and Safety Concerns11:49 Microsoft's Integration of AI Models

Two Chinese nationals are arrested for allegedly exporting sensitive Nvidia AI chips. A critical security flaw has been discovered in Microsoft's new NLWeb protocol. Vulnerabilities in Dell laptop firmware could let attackers bypass Windows logins and install malware. Trend Micro warns of an actively exploited remote code execution flaw in its endpoint security platform. Google confirms a data breach involving one of its Salesforce databases. A lack of MFA leaves a Canadian city on the hook for ransomware recovery costs. Nvidia's CSO denies the need for backdoors or kill switches in the company's GPUs. CISA flags multiple critical vulnerabilities in Tigo Energy's Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) platform. DHS grants funding cuts off the MS-ISAC. Helicopter parenting officially hits the footwear aisle. 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 are joined by Sarah Powazek from UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) discussing her proposed nationwide roadmap to scale cyber defense for community organizations. Black Hat Women on the street Live from Black Hat USA 2025, it's a special “Women on the Street” segment with Halcyon's Cynthia Kaiser, SVP Ransomware Research Center, and CISO Stacey Cameron. Hear what's happening on the ground and what's top of mind in cybersecurity this year. Selected Reading Two Arrested in the US for Illegally Exporting Microchips Used in AI Applications to China (TechNadu) Microsoft's plan to fix the web with AI has already hit an embarrassing security flaw  (The Verge) ReVault flaws let hackers bypass Windows login on Dell laptops (Bleeping Computer) Trend Micro warns of Apex One zero-day exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer) Google says hackers stole its customers' data in a breach of its Salesforce database (TechCrunch) Hamilton taxpayers on the hook for full $18.3M cyberattack repair bill after insurance claim denied (CP24) Nvidia rejects US demand for backdoors in AI chips (The Verge) Critical vulnerabilities reported in Tigo Energy Cloud connect advanced solar management platform (Beyond Machines) New state, local cyber grant rules prohibit spending on MS-ISAC (StateScoop) Skechers skewered for adding secret Apple AirTag compartment to kids' sneakers — have we reached peak obsessive parenting? (NY Post) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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

Microsoft's fiscal year ended on a high note, assuming you didn't just get laid off. WinSAT's formal assessment will give you some interesting PC performance information, similar to the old WEI score from Windows Vista. And Proton finally makes a standalone authenticator app; How to transition from whatever you're currently using and why you'll need to keep using Microsoft Authenticator too.Microsoft Earning Quarterly: net income of $27.2 billion on revenues of $76.4 billion. Those figures represent gains of 24 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Annual: a net income of $101.8 billion (up 16 percent YOY) on revenues of $281.7 billion (up 15 percent) Another look at layoffs, which are nothing new under Satya Nadella - Over 17,000 in CY 2025 so far, despite over $100 billion in profits in FY Headcount "unchanged" YOY Big announcements below were likely made to avoid Qs about layoffs and it almost worked AI spending in FY was about $85 billion, higher than promised AI spending in this quarter will jump to $30 billion (!!!!) Azure earned $75 billion in revenues in FY, its first-ever disclosure of this number - Fun with math, that means $56 billion in revenues in previous FY. How far back can we go? Microsoft's market cap exceeded $4 trillion after earnings release "Copilot" has over 100 million MAUs, really M365 Copilot, which even Nadella thinks is a new M365 tier GitHub Copilot has over 20 million MAUs, probably most are free HUGE gains in Microsoft Gaming/Xbox, discussed below Windows 11 But first, something completely different: Microsoft's "vision" for Windows in 2030 David Weston a curious choice for this video, first in a series - he's in security Daily work life changes thanks to AI - less toil work, less eyes and more talking, multimodal interactions Security - customers want appliance-level security, "it just works" security - Degenerates into a general security discussion Back to AI, reclaiming our lives Windows 11 SE, RIP - We hardly knew you. Literally. Insider: Changes to Home view in File Explorer for Work and School sign-ins, Settings app changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) More earnings AMD - HUGE gains in its PC businesses! Qualcomm up 10% Apple up 9.6% Amazon up 13% AI & dev OpenAI releases its first open-weight reasoning models and Microsoft gives them away for free Apple is trying to Sherlock ChatGPT Of course Alexa+ will get ads Dev: Microsoft has a native app problem on Windows Microsoft says it will fix Windows App SDK Paul just switched .NETpad to the Windows App SDK and can confirm it's a nightmare WPF is half-assed... and last year, it took Microsoft over 9 months to deliver the first Windows Copilot Runtime capabilities to devs, but you still can't use this in production. Also, it's not called that anymore Xbox & games Microsoft Gaming has over 500 million MAUs - More fun with math COD has 50 million MAUs Microsoft has nearly 40 games in development Xbox Game Pass has $5 billion in revenues in FY, over 500 million hours played in FY Gaming Copilot (Beta) is available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview Assassin's Creed Mirage and more coming to Game Pass this month OG Switch models now cost more thanks to tariffs Tips & Picks Tip of the week: These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/944 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly uscloud.com

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news. Google security engineering VP Heather Adkins drops by to talk about their AI bug hunter, and Risky Business producer Amberleigh Jack makes her main show debut. This episode explores the rise of AI-powered bug hunting: Google's Project Zero and Deepmind team up to find and report 20 bugs to open source projects The XBOW AI bug hunting platform sees success on HackerOne Is an AI James Kettle on the horizon? There's also plenty of regular cybersecurity news to discuss: On-prem Sharepoint's codebase is maintained out of China… awkward! China frets about the US backdooring its NVIDIA chips, how you like ‘dem apples, China? SonicWall advises customers to turn off their VPNs Hardware controlling Dell laptop fingerprint and card readers has nasty driver bugs Russia uses its ISPs to in-the-middle embassy computers and backdoor ‘em. The Russian government pushes VK's Max messenger for everything This week's show is sponsored by device management platform Devicie. Head of Solutions Sean Ollerton talks through the impending Windows 10 apocalypse, as Microsoft ends mainstream support. He says Windows 11 isn't as scary as people make out, but if the update isn't on your radar now, time is running out. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Google says its AI-based bug hunter found 20 security vulnerabilities | TechCrunch Is XBOW's success the beginning of the end of human-led bug hunting? Not yet. | CyberScoop James Kettle on X: "There I am being careful to balance hyping my talk without going too far and then this gets published

Microsoft's fiscal year ended on a high note, assuming you didn't just get laid off. WinSAT's formal assessment will give you some interesting PC performance information, similar to the old WEI score from Windows Vista. And Proton finally makes a standalone authenticator app; How to transition from whatever you're currently using and why you'll need to keep using Microsoft Authenticator too.Microsoft Earning Quarterly: net income of $27.2 billion on revenues of $76.4 billion. Those figures represent gains of 24 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Annual: a net income of $101.8 billion (up 16 percent YOY) on revenues of $281.7 billion (up 15 percent) Another look at layoffs, which are nothing new under Satya Nadella - Over 17,000 in CY 2025 so far, despite over $100 billion in profits in FY Headcount "unchanged" YOY Big announcements below were likely made to avoid Qs about layoffs and it almost worked AI spending in FY was about $85 billion, higher than promised AI spending in this quarter will jump to $30 billion (!!!!) Azure earned $75 billion in revenues in FY, its first-ever disclosure of this number - Fun with math, that means $56 billion in revenues in previous FY. How far back can we go? Microsoft's market cap exceeded $4 trillion after earnings release "Copilot" has over 100 million MAUs, really M365 Copilot, which even Nadella thinks is a new M365 tier GitHub Copilot has over 20 million MAUs, probably most are free HUGE gains in Microsoft Gaming/Xbox, discussed below Windows 11 But first, something completely different: Microsoft's "vision" for Windows in 2030 David Weston a curious choice for this video, first in a series - he's in security Daily work life changes thanks to AI - less toil work, less eyes and more talking, multimodal interactions Security - customers want appliance-level security, "it just works" security - Degenerates into a general security discussion Back to AI, reclaiming our lives Windows 11 SE, RIP - We hardly knew you. Literally. Insider: Changes to Home view in File Explorer for Work and School sign-ins, Settings app changes in Dev (25H2) and Beta (24H2) More earnings AMD - HUGE gains in its PC businesses! Qualcomm up 10% Apple up 9.6% Amazon up 13% AI & dev OpenAI releases its first open-weight reasoning models and Microsoft gives them away for free Apple is trying to Sherlock ChatGPT Of course Alexa+ will get ads Dev: Microsoft has a native app problem on Windows Microsoft says it will fix Windows App SDK Paul just switched .NETpad to the Windows App SDK and can confirm it's a nightmare WPF is half-assed... and last year, it took Microsoft over 9 months to deliver the first Windows Copilot Runtime capabilities to devs, but you still can't use this in production. Also, it's not called that anymore Xbox & games Microsoft Gaming has over 500 million MAUs - More fun with math COD has 50 million MAUs Microsoft has nearly 40 games in development Xbox Game Pass has $5 billion in revenues in FY, over 500 million hours played in FY Gaming Copilot (Beta) is available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview Assassin's Creed Mirage and more coming to Game Pass this month OG Switch models now cost more thanks to tariffs Tips & Picks Tip of the week: These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/944 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: 1password.com/windowsweekly uscloud.com

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