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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. This week on In Touch With iOS, the panel dives into Apple's 26.5 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Watch, TV, and HomePod, including major security fixes, encrypted RCS messaging, and enterprise Mac improvements. The crew also discusses a frustrating macOS USB bug, Bartender 6's notch features, Chrome secretly downloading a 4GB AI file, and privacy-focused browser alternatives like Helium. Plus, MacBook Neo demand continues to surge, Intel may build future Apple chips, Apple's Steve Jobs coin instantly sells out, and Ted Lasso's Danny Rojas heads into professional soccer training. 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 423 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Chuck Joiner, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden for a packed discussion covering Apple's latest 26.5 software updates, MacBook Neo demand, Vision Pro developments, browser privacy concerns, and more. The panel starts with Apple's 26.5 updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. The group discusses bug fixes, security improvements, wallpaper updates, and Apple's move to allow longer-term app subscriptions with monthly payment options. The conversation highlights Apple's new end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging support and automatic pairing for Magic accessories on iPad after connecting via USB. The panel also emphasizes the importance of installing the updates because of the large number of security vulnerabilities Apple patched, including WebKit exploits and kernel-related issues. Vision Pro discussion includes reactions to visionOS 26.5, subtle under-the-hood improvements, and excitement around a new spatial air hockey game coming soon to the platform. Marty, Eric, and Dave discuss arcade-style air hockey in immersive spatial computing complete with sound effects and airflow simulation. On the Mac side, Jeff Gamet details a frustrating USB accessory issue introduced after updating to macOS 26.5. Wired accessories including keyboards, Stream Decks, cameras, and USB hubs stopped functioning until security settings were adjusted under Privacy & Security. The discussion expands into Apple's enterprise-focused fixes, SMB networking bugs, black-screen startup issues, and unexpected restarts on newer Macs.   The panel also explores several Mac utilities and productivity tools. Jeff discusses Bartender 6 and Bartender Pro, including new notch-focused "Top Shelf" features that turn the MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island-style productivity area. The group also looks at NextPad++, an AI-assisted Mac port inspired by Notepad++, and debates whether AI-generated software development is moving too fast. BBEdit also gets praise as a long-standing favorite text editor for Mac users. Browser privacy becomes another major topic after reports surfaced that Google Chrome quietly downloaded a hidden 4GB AI-related file to Macs. The panel discusses privacy concerns surrounding Chrome, Google's tracking reputation, and alternatives including Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Helium, a Chromium-based browser Jeff recommends because of its strong privacy protections and plugin compatibility. The conversation then shifts to Apple hardware news with improving MacBook Neo availability and Apple reportedly increasing A18 Pro chip orders to meet overwhelming demand. The panel debates Apple's supply chain strategy and whether Apple underestimated how successful the $599 MacBook Neo would become. Additional stories include a new joint satellite venture between AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile aimed at improving iPhone connectivity in dead zones, Intel reportedly testing fabrication of future Apple chips, and reactions to the Steve Jobs commemorative U.S. dollar coin that sold out in minutes. The panel closes with a fun discussion about Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández training with a professional soccer team after playing Danny Rojas on the hit Apple TV+ series. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Releases visionOS 26.5 visionOS 26.5 bug fix update is here for Apple Vision Pro users visionOS 26.5 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation Pre-Order Air Hockey: Spatial Arena for Vision Pro : r/VisionPro Beta this week. iOS 26.5 was released to public this week Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 With End-to-End Encrypted RCS, New Wallpaper, and Maps Updates Apple releases iPadOS 26.5 with new wallpapers and Messages upgrades Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With New Pride Luminance Watch Face Apple Releases tvOS 26.5 Apple Releases HomePod Software 26.5 Apple's iOS 26.5 Update Patches More Than 50 Security Flaws iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-to-End Encrypted in iOS 26.5 Ads Aren't in the Apple Maps App Yet, But They're Coming Soon Apple rolls out iOS 16.7.16 and iOS 15.8.8 for older iPhones with important security fixes iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9 now available for older iPhone and iPad In Touch With Mac this week macOS Tahoe 26.5 Now Available macOS 15.7.7 and 14.8.7 released alongside Apple's latest software updates Jeff Gamet: How I Fixed macOS 26.5 Failing to Talk to My USB Devices What's new for enterprise in macOS Tahoe 26,5 Notepad++ Mac Port Renamed Nextpad++ After Trademark Row Bartender Pro Brings Widgets, Clipboard, and File Storage to the MacBook Notch DockDoor Stop Chrome Browser From Downloading a Hidden 4GB AI File Jeff recommends Helium Browser MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Improve Following New A18 Pro Chip Orders Other Topics Unexpected US carrier joint venture fires up to expand iPhone cell coverage Steve Jobs U.S. Commemorative $1 Coin Goes on Sale Report: Intel is Testing Production of Some iPhone, iPad, and Mac Chips - MacRumors News Ted Lasso actor who played Dani Rojas is now a professional soccer player Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE and use our offer code INTOUCH to save $50 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 Panel 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 and his blogs are jeffgamet.com and freshbrewedtales.com Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Discover the new Victor Reader Stratus 2 from HumanWare, a modernised, at‑home audiobook player built for blind and low‑vision users. Learn how it differs from the classic Stratus, why it's ideal for home listening, and how AI personalisation with Lady A+ is changing smart speakers for accessible tech enthusiasts. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore accessible technology for blind users. They kick off with lively banter about AI, browsers, and the nostalgia of classic software like Notepad, then dive into audience feedback on coding with AI for tasks like Braille transcription. David Ward joins to demonstrate Lady A+ personality modes—Brief, Sweet, and Chill—showcasing how Alexa can now infuse charm and personality into responses while enhancing accessibility with voice‑only interaction. Later, Matthew Paquette from HumanWare introduces the Victor Reader Stratus 2, a next‑generation DAISY audiobook player designed for home listening. The Stratus 2 drops the CD drive for online library access, adds USB‑C, Bluetooth, and support for cartridges, while maintaining excellent speaker quality for users with hearing loss or those seeking a simple, robust reading device. Relevant Links HumanWare Victor Reader Stratus 2: https://www.humanware.com ----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/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode 354 of The Cloud Pod, where the weather is always cloudy! This week was sort of a tire fire for the cloud, with US-East-1 losing power, TanStack Supply chain being hit with an impressively creative attack, and Linux getting hit with a second vulnerability in as many weeks. But it's not all bad news – Microsoft finally figured out we don't want (or need) Copilot in EVERYTHING, and Anthropic introduced dreaming via Claude managed agents. There's even more where that came from, plus an aftershow, so let's get started! Titles we almost went with this week IAM Not Messing Around With AI Agent Security  Redis Who? Valkey 9.0 Crashes the Cache Party US-EAST-1 Loses Power Again, Architects Say Told You So HTTP 402 Payment Required Now Actually Required for Bedrock Agents  ElastiCache Finds Your Data With Vectors and Vibes Stop Squinting at Logs and Let AI Do It GKE Nodes Finally Stop Taking the Scenic Route AWS MCP Server Goes GA So Your AI Stops Lying AI Agents Now Snitching on Your Sloppy Security Code TanStack Supply Chain Worm Trusted SLSA and Lied I wonder if Claude is dreaming about how bad my code is US-EAST-1 Loses Power Again, The CloudPod Say Told You So Will my credit card company accept my agent bought it as a fraud reason?  Extended RDS and Cloud SQL is a TAX without representation Boston SQL Party – Throw your Extended RDS overboard Everyday is a bad day for Cyber Security Azure Scale Sets Finally Let Your VMs Grow Up From 200 to 1000 VMs Without Starting Over Availability Sets Pack Their Bags for Scale Sets A big thanks to this week's sponsors: There are many cloud cost management tools out there, but only Archera provides insured commitments. It sounds fancy, but it’s really simple. Archera gives you the cost savings of a 1 or 3-year AWS Savings Plan with a commitment as short as 30 days. If you do not use all the cloud resources you have committed to, Archera will literally cover the difference. Other cost management tools may say they offer “insured commitments”, but remember to ask: Will you actually give me my rebate? Because Archera will.  Check out thecloudpod.net/archera to schedule a demo today.  Follow Up 01:26 Microsoft Cuts Copilot Bloat Microsoft is actively removing Copilot integrations from products where adoption was low or user feedback was negative, including Gaming Copilot on Xbox and several Windows 11 entry points in Photos, Widgets, and Notepad. The scale of the Copilot sprawl became concrete when a tech commentator counted 81 distinct Copilot products, a figure that circulated internally at Microsoft and drew attention from staff. Microsoft executive Jacob Andreou publicly acknowledged the need to cut underperforming Copilots before deleting the post, signaling an internal shift toward consolidation under a single combined consumer and enterprise Copilot organization. The financial case for trimming Copilots is direct: Microsoft noted during its most recent earnings that running certain Copilots was compressing margins, particularly free integrations in Windows where

This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Dan and Zac are back to break down a massive turning point for Microsoft. It feels like the company is finally "looking in the mirror," and we've got the inside scoop on what that means for your favorite devices and services. In this episode: The Return of Xbox: We discuss the major internal reorg as Microsoft Gaming officially rebrands back to simply "Xbox." From new @xbox.com emails to a leadership overhaul under Asha Sharma, the "rebel" spirit is back. A "Quality" Revolution for Windows: We go deep on Project K2, the code-named initiative dedicated to fixing Windows 11. We're talking about the new WinUI 3 Run box, the ability to pause updates indefinitely, and a "Low Latency Profile" that could boost your app launch speeds by 40%. The Copilot Correction: Microsoft is admitting where they went too far. We talk about why Copilot is being stripped out of the Xbox OS and simplified in apps like Notepad. Game Pass & Call of Duty: Big changes are here for your wallet. We break down the new $22 Ultimate pricing and the strategic shift that moves Call of Duty from Day 1 to a Year 1 arrival on the service. Surface's Identity Crisis: Are Surface devices getting too "safe"? We brainstorm what it would take to reinvigorate the brand—from Surface Pro XLs to the return of those high-energy live launch events.

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Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft promises "more native apps" for Windows 11, but what does native even mean today—and are these new apps truly different from web-based ones? Paul Thurrott breaks down the blurred lines and why it matters for Windows users. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

We go from breath-holding chaos to a surprisingly practical conversation about layoffs, AI-driven job shifts, and why people are quitting even when they are not the ones getting cut. We share a simple resume test for AI filters, then get real about identity, fear, and how to stay ready without spiraling on LinkedIn. • Pasting your resume into Notepad to see what AI and ATS tools actually read • Why fancy formatting, images, and broken bullets can quietly tank applications • Using Markdown thinking to make your experience clearer and more machine-readable • Layoffs plus voluntary exits as a culture and trust signal • Asking “who does the work now?” after headcount cuts and AI replacements • Separating personal identity from work identity before a crisis hits • Talking about value you bring, not just tasks you did at your last company • ABL as a default habit: always be looking, always be learning • Researching the market, picking a direction, then learning the missing skills • Building a savings fund when possible to reduce panic decisions If you want to connect with us, you can do so by getting in our Discord. You can do that by looking in the podcast show notes. If you're watching on YouTube, you can do us a big favor by like, commenting, and subscribing. If you want to help us out, you can join our Patreon.Support the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft promises "more native apps" for Windows 11, but what does native even mean today—and are these new apps truly different from web-based ones? Paul Thurrott breaks down the blurred lines and why it matters for Windows users. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Discover the new Perkins Braille Bloom, an innovative add-on that transforms the classic Perkins Brailler into a Bluetooth and USB Braille keyboard, compatible with computers, tablets, and smartphones. Learn how it supports real-time translation, enhances Braille learning, and connects decades-old devices to the digital world. In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the release of NVDA 2026.1 and its important compatibility changes, including the end of 32-bit and Windows 8.1 support. They discuss the practical impact for users, add-on compatibility, and why holding off on immediate updates can save frustration. The conversation then dives into the Perkins Braille Bloom, an innovative device that clips onto the classic Brailler. Meghan Gagne and Kim Charleston from Perkins share how Bloom converts a mechanical Brailler into a smart, connected tool, allowing real-time translation into digital text for teachers, parents, and learners. They highlight its benefits for classroom use, home learning, and extending Braille literacy worldwide—even in areas with limited access to Braille paper. Listeners also hear about protecting themselves from unofficial software like the fake Notepad++ for Mac, plus tips on managing add-ons and keeping older systems functional. Relevant Links Perkins Braille Bloom: https://www.perkins.org/bloom ----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/linkedinSubscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheartAbout 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console. Microsoft Earnings Microsoft announced that it earned a net income of $31.8 billion on revenues of $82.9 billion in the previous quarter. Windows: 1.6 billion monthly active devices, a focus on quality after years of enshittification - but revenues from PC makers were down 2 percent YOY. Microsoft Edge "has taken share for 20 consecutive quarters," which isn't supported by the evidence. Bing "monthly active users reached one billion for the first time," raising questions about how Microsoft defines the term "user." Xbox: "The team is recommitting to our core fans and players, and shaping the future of play," new records for monthly active Xbox users and game streaming hours. AI: Capex spending in the quarter was $32 billion, down from previous quarter as previously described, but up 49 percent YOY. More earnings Apple, Google/Alphabet, and Amazon. AMD - Up because of AI datacenter. Qualcomm - Plus, Intel just hired away a key Qualcomm exec. Windows Microsoft shares an update about what it's done to address Windows 11 pain points so far. Marcus Ash is one of the good guys. Some of this is happening in Insider, some is rolling out to retail. Windows Insider Program and Windows Update improvements we discussed last week - two primary channels in WIP now. Simplifying AI experiences - fewer Copilot icons (Notepad, etc.). File Explorer improvements - performance, fewer hangs, better polish and consistency. Widgets - Feed will be off by default, fewer interruptions, no hover activate. System performance - Smaller memory footprint, more aggressive RAM restoration, and more. Soon: Taskbar updates, Start updates, and more to share at Build in June. Week D update arrives with a peek at May's Patch Tuesday. Major: Xbox Mode, AI agents on the Taskbar are the first two big features of 2026. Minor: Also adds File Explorer improvements, new haptic feedback effects, touch keyboard improvements, and more. Shocking new report that Microsoft Edge is incredibly insecure should surprise no one. AI Microsoft Agent 365 Platform is out of preview, supports local AI agents and Copilot Cowork Agent arrives on mobile with plugin support. Microsoft launches a Legal AI Agent in Word. Apple's plan to open up to multiple third-party AIs is a good one. Canonical's plan to add AI to Ubuntu is also good, but you're never going to believe what happened next. Xbox and Gaming Asha Sharma reorgs Xbox, kills Copilot on the console. Forza Horizon 6, more coming to Game Pass in May. Xbox April Update is out with updates for all platforms. Next Call of Duty will not ship on Xbox One, PS4. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is coming to the Mac for some reason. And finally, with the Supreme Court refusing to block the implementation of the ruling in Epic v. Apple, Microsoft's Xbox game store for mobile is one step closer to happening. Tips and picks Tip of the week: Embrace inconvenience. App pick of the week: Windows Defender. RunAs Radio this week: Securing Active Directory with Spencer Alessi. Brown liquor pick of the week: Stalk & Barrel Whisky. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly/episodes/982 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit threatlocker.com/twit joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT helixsleep.com/windows cachefly.com/twit

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year. Six Colors Charts: Apple announces record fiscal second quarter. Good luck getting a Mac Mini for the next 'several months'. Apple explores using Intel and Samsung to build main device chips in the US. Any tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing. Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more. iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers. Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit. The OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it'll be good for iPhone users. xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay. Mac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's personal computer. iOS 27 Features: Apple plans to let users swap models across Apple Intelligence. Apple researchers built an AI that tests several ideas in parallel before answering. Apple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year. On the future of Apple's Vision platform. Notepad++ for Mac release is disavowed by the creator of the original. Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery. 2 letters from Steve. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Furfall Christina's Pick: Clocker Andy's Picks: LivbePods Jason's Pick: Pedometer++ 8 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit mill.com/MBW

Los sorprendentes resultados financieros de Apple desafían las expectativas. Comentamos cómo esta transición paulatina de vender hardware a ofrecer servicios digitales está cambiando la naturaleza misma de la compañía, así como su agresiva estrategia de recompra de acciones.Exploramos el revuelo generado por los rumores sobre la posible paralización del desarrollo de las próximas Apple Vision Pro, debatiendo si se trata de una reestructuración normal de los ingenieros hacia otras áreas de inteligencia artificial o de un replanteamiento total del visor frente a su limitada adopción.Por otro lado, explicamos los próximos movimientos de la empresa en el ámbito del hogar inteligente, una categoría que podría revitalizarse este otoño bajo la supervisión directiva de John Ternus. Detallamos las filtraciones sobre un futuro HomePod con pantalla y la posible incursión de Apple en el mercado de las cámaras de seguridad y videotimbres. Reflexionamos sobre los serios retos legales y de privacidad que esto supondría para la marca al entrar en un sector tan delicado, y cuestionamos si estos nuevos dispositivos lograrán encontrar su hueco real en un ecosistema donde el iPhone ya centraliza la inmensa mayoría de nuestras necesidades cotidianas.Finalmente, abordamos la extraña escasez de stock y los cambios en el catálogo base que están sufriendo algunos ordenadores como el Mac Mini y el MacBook Air, lo que sugiere futuras actualizaciones de chips y reajustes en la cadena de suministro.Para cerrar, compartimos y recomendamos un par de herramientas de software muy curiosas para el día a día en Mac: la sorpresiva aparición de una versión de código abierto del clásico editor Notepad++ y una utilidad gratuita para la barra de menú llamada "What Cable", diseñada para identificar fácilmente los protocolos, la potencia y las capacidades de transferencia de cualquier cable USB-C que conectemos al equipo. Apple reports second quarter results - Apple Potential Apple Vision Pro team dissolution isn't a death knell Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop - MacRumors The Vision Products Group Expanding – Asymco Apple has ‘six major new product categories' coming, says Mark Gurman Tim Cook

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News and Updates: Roblox Age Tiers: Roblox is introducing "Roblox Kids" and "Roblox Select" tiers in June, implementing strict chat and content restrictions based on age-specific maturity labels. Roblox now requires video selfies or ID uploads for chat usage, despite concerns over biometric data privacy and the resale of verified accounts. Netgear FCC Exemption: The FCC granted Netgear a temporary exemption from the foreign-made router ban after the Defense Department found no national security risks. Meta Overtakes Google: Meta is projected to become the world's top digital advertiser this year, surpassing Google with an estimated $243.46 billion in net revenue. Meta's success is fueled by Reels and AI recommendation systems, which increased U.S. watch time by 30% and improved video-generation ad tools. Windows 11 De-branding: Microsoft is removing "Copilot" branding from apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, opting for more generic labels like "Writing Tools" and "Advanced features." Netflix Price Hikes: Netflix raised monthly subscription prices for every tier by up to 12.5%, with the Premium ad-free plan now reaching a high of $27.

It's time to fix Windows 11. OK, that might be a little ambitious for one podcast episode, but it's at least time to step through the plan Microsoft unveiled recently for improving Windows 11 and addressing some of its shortcomings (and perhaps salvaging its brand a bit in the process). We go over forthcoming changes around the taskbar and Start Menu, File Explorer, notifications, native WinUI interface components, WSL2, device drivers, and a bunch of other stuff, plus bring plenty of our own large and small, realistic and far-fetched ideas for making Windows tolerable again. "Our Commitment to Windows Quality:" https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/ Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore how Microsoft's latest Windows changes reveal a strategic shift toward more intentional AI integration and focused Copilot experiences. Highlights 00:09 — It was only a short paragraph in a blog post by Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri, Executive Vice President of Windows and Devices, discussing the changes the company is making to Windows in response to community feedback. However, it has significant implications and, if you pick it apart, could provide a better understanding of where Microsoft is directing its AI ambitions. 00:36 — Here's the paragraph in full: “With craft and focus, you will see us be more intentional about how and where Copilot integrates across Windows, focusing on experiences that are genuinely useful and well crafted,” says Davuluri. “As part of this, we are reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points, starting with apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.” 01:05 — When Microsoft went all out on the Copilot rollout across its massive ecosystem of products, platforms, and services, some commentators argued that this push could overwhelm consumers. Instead, a more targeted approach would perhaps make it easier for customers to see the benefits and, critically, the use cases that Copilot can amplify. 01:28 — It seems that Microsoft has taken these concerns into consideration and is now scaling back the areas where Copilot is utilized. This is a smart move from a Windows perspective, as it prioritizes value over volume, and this approach aligns well with the evolving direction of Copilot Studio, which focuses on creating agentic experiences. 01:53 — Now Microsoft is consolidating its AI offerings by moving away from the idea of having Copilot everywhere. Instead, agents developed through Copilot Studio will be able to plug into specific execution environments, just like Windows. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Microsoft Pulls Back Windows 11 Copilot, Apple Blocks "Vibe Coding" Apps, Reddit Eyes ID Checks, and ChatGPT Ads Loom Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt Jim Love covers four major tech shifts: Microsoft is scaling back Copilot features in Windows 11 apps like Notepad after user backlash over clutter, performance, and unwanted AI tools, aiming to reduce friction and drive adoption over Windows 10. Apple is blocking or removing AI-powered "vibe coding" app builders that can generate or modify code after approval, citing App Store security and the difficulty of validating dynamically changing behavior. Reddit is considering identity verification, potentially via third parties, to counter bots and AI-generated accounts that threaten trust and authentic conversation while challenging user privacy and anonymity. OpenAI will begin showing ads to free ChatGPT users in the U.S., expanding a pilot with Criteo as costs rise and revenue pressure grows alongside IPO speculation and comparisons to Anthropic's corporate focus. 00:00 Sponsor Message 00:19 Today's Headlines 00:42 Windows Copilot Pullback 02:42 Apple Vibe Coding Crackdown 05:04 Reddit Identity Verification 07:09 ChatGPT Ads Rollout 09:27 Wrap Up and Sponsor Thanks

Microsoft Edit is stepping into the spotlight as Notepad faces backlash for its new AI-heavy features. Find out why this lightweight, command-line text editor might just be your next favorite productivity tool. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Microsoft Edit is stepping into the spotlight as Notepad faces backlash for its new AI-heavy features. Find out why this lightweight, command-line text editor might just be your next favorite productivity tool. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

Today, we're talking about the future of Xbox. Phil Spencer, a two-time Decoder guest who's led Xbox for more than a decade, resigned. But in a shocking twist, his deputy long-assumed successor Sarah Bond is also out too, and the Xbox division is now in the hands of an Asha Sharma, one of Microsoft's AI executives with no prior game industry experience. There is no better person to talk to about all of this than Tom Warren, senior editor here at The Verge and author of the excellent Notepad newsletter. Tom is actually on parental leave right now, but Microsoft has a longstanding habit of disrupting his well-earned time off. So, Tom was gracious enough to come on the show after publishing a major scoop about what went down at Xbox this past week. Links: Inside Microsoft's big Xbox leadership shake-up | The Verge Billions of dollars later and still nobody knows what an Xbox is | The Verge Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft | The Verge Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer's memo about leaving Microsoft | The Verge Here's what Xbox is working on for 2026 | The Verge AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027 | The Verge The next Xbox is going to be very different | The Verge Xbox co-founder believes it's being ‘sunsetted' in favor of AI | VGC Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's... a lot going on lately, so we're rounding up some of that news this week, starting with Discord's forthcoming age verification policy rolling out globally, with cursory discussion of some of the alternative platforms starting to assert themselves out there. We also touch on the targeting and compromise of Notepad++ by state-level actors, and the latest effects of the computing supply crisis on hard drives, the Steam Machine, and the PlayStation 6. Lastly, we talk about the bizarre case of the autonomous AI agent that started a flame war against an open source maintainer that... well, you really need to just hear/read about that one yourself. Discord's age verification announcement: https://discord.com/press-releases/discord-launches-teen-by-default-settings-globally Notepad++ compromised: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/ An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me: https://theshamblog.com/an-ai-agent-published-a-hit-piece-on-me/ (Much more has emerged about the AI agent story since we recorded, including contact with the agent's operator, all described at the link above.) Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

A China-linked group exploits a critical Dell zero-day for 18 months. A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug risks sensitive email oversharing. A new Linux botnet leans on old-school IRC for command and control. Switzerland tightens critical infrastructure rules with mandatory cyber reporting. AstarionRAT emerges as a custom post-exploitation implant. Researchers find serious flaws in popular PDF platforms. A suspected Iranian-aligned campaign targets protest supporters. Notepad++ rolls out a “double-lock” update fix. And a Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal football streams. Our guest is Keith Mularski, Former FBI Special Agent and Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, reflecting on the 25th anniversary of notorious spy Robert Hanssen's arrest. Dutch Defense flaunt F-35 firmware freedom.  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 Keith Mularski, Former FBI Special Agent and Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, to talk about the 25th anniversary of Robert Hanssen's arrest. If you enjoyed Keith's conversation, you can hear more from him over on the Only Malware in the Building podcast. Selected Reading Chinese hackers exploited a Dell zero-day for 18 months before anyone noticed (CyberScoop)  Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails (Bleeping Computer) New Linux Botnet Discovered (Linux Magazine) Switzerland's NCSC boosts operational capabilities, mandates cyberattack reporting on critical infrastructure (Industrial Cyber) ClickFix Won't Die. Neither Will Matanbuchus. A New RAT and a Hands-on-Keyboard Intrusion (Huntress) Vulnerabilities in Popular PDF Platforms Allowed Account Takeover, Data Exfiltration (SecurityWeek) CRESCENTHARVEST: Iranian protestors and dissidents targeted in cyberespionage campaign (Acronis) Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock' mechanism (Bleeping Computer) Spain orders NordVPN, ProtonVPN to block LaLiga piracy sites (Bleeping Computer) Dutch defense chief: F-35s can be jailbroken like iPhones (The Register) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Wild West Hackin' Fest Denver 2026, the Black Hills Information Security crew brings their signature mix of sharp security insight and off-the-cuff banter to a packed in-person audience. This episode centers on a controversial Notepad update that introduced Markdown rendering—along with a potential remote code execution (RCE) issue. The hosts unpack what this says about modern software bloat, “vibe coding,” and the growing push to embed AI into everything—whether it belongs there or not. They also explore the implications of Discord's Age verification requirements, AI-generated code, including OpenAI's latest Codex model, and debate whether we're headed toward a wave of AI-assisted vulnerabilities.Join us LIVE on Mondays, 4:30pm EST.A weekly Podcast with BHIS and Friends. We discuss notable Infosec, and infosec-adjacent news stories gathered by our community news team.https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHillsInformationSecurityChat with us on Discord! - https://discord.gg/bhis

Welcome to episode 343 of The Cloud Pod, where the forecast is always cloudy! Justin, Ryan, and Matt are in the studio this week bringing you all the latest in Cloud and AI news, including some of the smaller clouds like Cloudflare and Crusoe Cloud, as well as announcements from the big guys like Google's Gemini DeepThink, Anthropic's big pay day, and Microsoft's Notepad problem. We've got all this plus Matt screwing up his outro AGAIN, so let's get started!  Titles we almost went with this week Chrome’s WebMCP Protocol: Teaching AI Agents to Stop Doom-Scrolling the DOM and Actually Get Work Done Claude Enterprise Self-Service: Because Sometimes You Just Want to Buy AI Without Small Talk AWS EC2 Goes Inception Mode: Now You Can Virtualize Your Virtualization Without Going Broke Amazon EC2 Nested Virtualization: Because Your Virtual Machine Was Lonely and Needed Its Own Virtual Machine CloudWatch Alarm Mute Rules: Because Your Deployment Doesn’t Need a Standing    Ovation at 3 AM Anthropic’s $380 Billion Valuation Proves AI Funding Has Gone Claude Nine AWS EC2 Nested Virtualization Finally Escapes the Expensive Hardware Jail Cloudflare Teaches AI Agents the Magic Words: Accept text/markdown and Save 13,000 Tokens Crusoe Cloud’s MCP Server: Teaching AI Assistants to Stop Asking for the Manager and Just Fix Your Infrastructure Azure’s New Agentic Copilot: Because Manually Clicking Through Dashboards Was So 2023 Chrome’s WebMCP Gives AI Agents a GPS for Websites Because Apparently They’ve Been Lost in the HTML This Whole Time  Anthropic Cuts Out the Middleman: Claude Enterprise Now Available Without the Enterprise Sales Dance AWS Gives CloudWatch the Silent Treatment: New Mute Rules Let Alarms Sleep Through Maintenance Windows AWS CloudWatch Hits Snooze: Mute Rules End On-Call Nightmares AWS Gives CloudWatch the Silent Treatment General News  00:45 Bloat Risk? Microsoft’s Notepad Upgrade Also Introduced a Vulnerability | PCMag Microsoft’s recent Notepad modernization introduced CVE-2026-20841, a vulnerability in the new Markdown support feature that allows malicious links in files to execute remote code.  The flaw has been patched in the February 2026 security updates, but it highlights the security trade-offs when adding features to historically simple applications. The vulnerability exploits Notepad’s Markdown rendering capability, which Microsoft added in May to support lightweight markup language formatting. When Notepad opens a specially crafted Markdown file, embedded malicious links can trigger unverified protocols that load and execute remote files on the system. This incident raises questions about feature bloat in core Windows utilities, particularly as Microsoft continues adding network-dependent capabilities like AI-powered text writing to Notepad. Security researchers are debating

Segment 1: Interview with Mathias Katz What if you had enterprise-grade network security protections traveling with your users' laptops? What if it could be built into the laptop, but still stay safe even if the laptop OS and firmware were entirely compromised? Mathias and his company, Byos have built such a thing, and BOY do we have some questions for him. Segment 2: Interview with Wolfgang Goerlich Addressing the nuanced, nefarious threats of AI Sure, we need to worry about AI prompt injection and AI data leakage, but what about the threats to our BRAINS? Seriously, as we start to have daily conversations with this technology, how are they going to shape how we think? What inherent biases in the training, fine tuning, guardrails, or lack of guardrails are going to affect our decisions or how we work? Wolfgang is concerned about this, so he performed a human/AI experiment. With almost 1000 people partaking in the experiment, the results are sure to be intriguing. Segment 3: This week's enterprise security news Finally, in the enterprise security news, survey results on how folks are feeling about openclaw some hidden drama discovered in KEV updates some new KEV tools is AI replacing traditional code scanning tools? remote code execution in notepad no, not notepad++, NOTEPAD.EXE you know, the one that ships preinstalled on Windows the RSAC innovation sandbox finalists dealing with legacy vulnerabilities Don't accept OpenClaw Mac Minis from strangers! All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-446

Notepad++ falls victim to a state-sponsored attacker, AI agents talk nonsense to each other on an insecure vibe coded social network, and backing up a laptop properly. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes ZFS vs Btrfs: Architecture, Features, and Stability News/discussion Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it’s getting weird fas Hacking Moltbook: AI Social Network Reveals 1.5M API Keys Free consulting We were asked about backing up a laptop properly. See our contact page for ways to get in touch.

Patch Tuesday. Preliminary findings from the European Commission come down on TikTok. Switzerland's military cancels its contract with Palantir. Social engineering leads to payroll fraud. Google hands over extensive personal data on a British student activist. Researchers unearth a global espionage operation called “The Shadow Campaigns.” Notepad's newest features could lead to remote code execution. Our guest is Hazel Cerra, Resident Agent in Charge of the Atlantic City Office for the United States Secret Service. Ring says it's all about dogs, but critics hear the whistle. 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're joined by Hazel Cerra, Resident Agent in Charge of the Atlantic City Office for the United States Secret Service, as she discusses the evolution of the Secret Service's investigative mission—from its early focus on financial crimes such as counterfeit currency and credit card fraud to the growing challenges posed by cryptocurrency-related crime. Selected Reading Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 58 Vulnerabilities, Six actively Exploited Flaws (Beyond Machines) Adobe Releases February 2026 Patches for Multiple Products (Beyond Machines) ICS Patch Tuesday: Vulnerabilities Addressed by Siemens, Schneider, Aveva, Phoenix Contact (SecurityWeek) Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Over 80 Vulnerabilities Addressed by Intel and AMD (SecurityWeek) Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act (European Commission) Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge (NewsCase) Payroll pirates conned the help desk, stole employee's pay (The Register) Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist's Bank and Credit Card Numbers (The Intercept) The Shadow Campaigns: Uncovering Global Espionage (Palo Alto Networks Unit 42) Notepad's new Markdown powers served with a side of RCE (The Register) With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything old is new again in today’s Packet Protector news roundup, as a decade-old Telnet exploit resurfaces, and Microsoft unfolds its roadmap to phase out the ancient NTLM protocol. In other news, Google takes down a sprawling residential proxy network, the popular Notepad++ app takes steps to recover from a serious compromise, and a Polish... Read more »

Everything old is new again in today’s Packet Protector news roundup, as a decade-old Telnet exploit resurfaces, and Microsoft unfolds its roadmap to phase out the ancient NTLM protocol. In other news, Google takes down a sprawling residential proxy network, the popular Notepad++ app takes steps to recover from a serious compromise, and a Polish... Read more »

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

Will Elon Musk really launch a million data centers into orbit, and why is McDonald's so worried about you using "McNuggets" as your password? This week's tech roundtable takes on wild new frontiers and everyday security headaches with insight and a bit of irreverence. More schools are banning phones so students can focus. Ohio's results show it's not that simple After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children EU says TikTok must disable 'addictive' features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine Anthropic and OpenAI release dueling AI models on the same day in an escalating rivalry Sam Altman says Anthropic's Super Bowl spot is 'dishonest' about ChatGPT ads, but he agrees it's funny Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 uncovers 500 zero-day flaws in open-source code Alphabet reports Q4 2025 revenue of $113.8 billion Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street A New Gilded Age: Big Tech goes on a $600 billion AI spending splurge Hidden Cameras in Chinese Hotels Are Livestreaming Guests To Thousands of Telegram Subscribers AI-generated ads hit the Super Bowl SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it Russia suspected of intercepting EU satellites Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors New York Wants to Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your 3D Printer Western Digital Plots a Path To 140 TB Hard Drives Using Vertical Lasers and 14-Platter Designs A Crisis comes to Wordle: Reusing old words The Wayback Machine debuts a new plug-in designed to fix the internet's broken links problem Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set Dave Farber Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Larry Magid, Mike Elgan, and Louis Maresca Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT meter.com/twit trustedtech.team/twitCSS zscaler.com/security

When a popular antivirus and even Notepad++ turn into infection vectors after supply chain breaches, it's clear no software is safe from attack—or from its own update system. Steve and Leo unpack the risks hiding right inside your next auto-update. An anti-virus system infects its own users. Apple's next iOS release "fuzzes" cellular locations. cURL discontinues bug bounties under bogus AI flood. AI discovers and fixes 15 CVE-worthy 0-days in OpenSSL. Ireland did NOT already pass their spying legislation. AI irreversibly deletes all project files. Says it's sorry. Windows has a serious global clipboard security problem. ISPs have the ability to monetize their subscriber's identities. MongoDB has lowered the hacking skill level bar to the floor Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1063-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit meter.com/securitynow bitwarden.com/twit material.security guardsquare.com

Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau are joined by the newest guy on the Risky Business Media team, James WIlson. They discuss the week's cybersecurity news, including: Notepad++ update supply chain attack has been attributed to China The AI agent future is even more stupid than expected; behold the OpenClaw/Clawdbot/Moltbook mess The Epstein files claim he had a personal hacker? Microsoft is finally getting ready to (think about starting to begin to) disable NTLM by default The usual bugs in the usual things! Ivanti, Fortinet, and Solarwinds. Again. Telco hides a free trip in its privacy policy, someone actually reads it and wins! This weeks's episode is sponsored by opensource IDP platform Authentik. CEO Fletcher Heisler talks to Pat about their new endpoint agent that can enforce device posture policies during login. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes The Chrysalis Backdoor: A Deep Dive into Lotus Blossom's toolkit Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers | Notepad++ Notepad++ v8.8.3 - Self-signed Certificate: Certified by Code, Not Corporations | Notepad++ Hacking Moltbook: AI Social Network Reveals 1.5M API Keys | Wiz Blog lcamtuf on X: "Moltbook debate in a nutshell" / X Exposed Moltbook Database Let Anyone Take Control of Any AI Agent on the Site AndrewMohawk on X: "How exactly did an attacker send a message to your bot since you need to approve all the channels and set keys etc" / X Signal president warns AI agents are making encryption irrelevant Massive AI Chat App Leaked Millions of Users Private Conversations Runa Sandvik on X: New court record from the FBI details the state of the devices seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson EFTA01683874.pdf Disrupting the World's Largest Residential Proxy Network | Google Cloud Blog Nobel Committee says Peace Prize winner likely revealed early by digital spying | Reuters County pays $600,000 to pentesters it arrested for assessing courthouse security - Ars Technica Advancing Windows security: Disabling NTLM by default - Windows IT Pro Blog Critical flaws in Ivanti EPMM lead to fast-moving exploitation attempts | Cybersecurity Dive CISA orders federal agencies to patch exploited SolarWinds bug by Friday | The Record from Recorded Future News CISA, security researchers warn FortiCloud SSO flaw is under attack | Cybersecurity Dive Fintech firm Marquis blames hack at firewall provider SonicWall for its data breach | TechCrunch We Hid a Free Trip to Switzerland in Our Privacy Policy. Someone Found It in 2 Weeks. - Cape Between Two Nerds: The internal logic of Russian power grid attacks - YouTube

When a popular antivirus and even Notepad++ turn into infection vectors after supply chain breaches, it's clear no software is safe from attack—or from its own update system. Steve and Leo unpack the risks hiding right inside your next auto-update. An anti-virus system infects its own users. Apple's next iOS release "fuzzes" cellular locations. cURL discontinues bug bounties under bogus AI flood. AI discovers and fixes 15 CVE-worthy 0-days in OpenSSL. Ireland did NOT already pass their spying legislation. AI irreversibly deletes all project files. Says it's sorry. Windows has a serious global clipboard security problem. ISPs have the ability to monetize their subscriber's identities. MongoDB has lowered the hacking skill level bar to the floor Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1063-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit meter.com/securitynow bitwarden.com/twit material.security guardsquare.com

When a popular antivirus and even Notepad++ turn into infection vectors after supply chain breaches, it's clear no software is safe from attack—or from its own update system. Steve and Leo unpack the risks hiding right inside your next auto-update. An anti-virus system infects its own users. Apple's next iOS release "fuzzes" cellular locations. cURL discontinues bug bounties under bogus AI flood. AI discovers and fixes 15 CVE-worthy 0-days in OpenSSL. Ireland did NOT already pass their spying legislation. AI irreversibly deletes all project files. Says it's sorry. Windows has a serious global clipboard security problem. ISPs have the ability to monetize their subscriber's identities. MongoDB has lowered the hacking skill level bar to the floor Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1063-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com/twit meter.com/securitynow bitwarden.com/twit material.security guardsquare.com

Scanning for exposed Anthropic Models https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Scanning%20for%20exposed%20Anthropic%20Models/32674 Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-chrysalis-backdoor-dive-into-lotus-blossoms-toolkit/ https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/ Insecure Websockets in OpenClaw https://zeropath.com/blog/openclaw-clawdbot-credential-theft-vulnerability Malicious OpenClaw Skills https://www.koi.ai/blog/clawhavoc-341-malicious-clawedbot-skills-found-by-the-bot-they-were-targeting Exposed OpenClaw Instances https://censys.com/blog/openclaw-in-the-wild-mapping-the-public-exposure-of-a-viral-ai-assistant

Jason Willems believes the tech monoculture is finally breaking, Don Ho shares some bad Notepad++ news, Tailscale's Avery Pennarun pens a great downtime apology, Milan Milanović explains why you can only code 4 hours per day, and Addy Osmani on managing comprehension debt when leaning on AI to code.