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「RTX Spark」搭載のWindows PCは10月に登場　LAN内のPCを束ねてローカルAI処理を分散・高速化する「NVIDIA PAIR」β版も公開。　NVIDIAが「COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026」で発表したSoC「RTX Spark」を搭載するWindows PCが、10月から順次販売される。ドイツ・ベルリンで9月8日（中央ヨーロッパ時間）まで開催されている「IFA 2026」では、発売時期は未定ながらもLenovoが2in1ノートPC「Yoga 9n 2-in-1」を、AcerがコンパクトデスクトップPC「Acer SFF RTX Spark」を投入する予定であることを発表した。

Mike Calvo of Pneuma Solutions joins Steven Scott to explain how Remote Incident Manager for iOS lets blind users run a Windows PC or Mac from an iPhone, and why AI document remediation is about to change what accessible information costs.Mike also shares how a blind CEO who does not write code now designs product screens with AI, what Pneuma's own trained models do differently from ChatGPT or Claude, and why the company built Accessible Archive to run on a company's own hardware with no per-page fee.[Sponsor]This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Find out more at https://pneumasolutions.com/The RIM mobile client flips the usual remote access story. Rather than controlling a phone from a computer, it turns an iPhone into the controller, so you can connect a keyboard, drop into your home machine, and work with your own screen reader, add-ons and scripts exactly as you left them. Android is in development. Mike explains what is free right now, what carries a subscription, and why the difference comes down to maintaining an open connection back to your machine.Mike then moves on to documents. Pneuma Solutions started in 2019 doing remediation with heuristics and tools like ABBYY FineReader, an approach that broke on corner cases and, more importantly to buyers, disturbed how a document looked. Mike describes how his son David trained models on millions of accessible documents, models that know nothing about history or writing and do one thing only. Because they can run on local infrastructure with a GPU, the per-page cost of remediation disappears, which matters when an organisation is staring at decades of backlog and an ADA Title II deadline.There is a clear-eyed explanation of what remediation actually means, headings, tables, lists, alt text and WCAG standards, plus the just-in-time approach Pneuma is building into upload portals. The example that lands hardest: court exhibits scanned as graphical PDFs, uploaded, published, and then handed to a blind lawyer who cannot read a word of them.Running through it all is Mike's argument about employment. Blind people can describe what they want with precision, and AI has become the lever that turns description into product. He points to his own team, to a developer earning a living largely through vibe coding, and to the unemployment rate in the blind community as the problem worth attacking.Relevant LinksPneuma Solutions: https://pneumasolutions.com/Remote Incident Manager: https://pneumasolutions.com/remote-incident-manager/Scribe: https://pneumasolutions.com/scribe/ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule: https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-rule-first-steps/ABBYY FineReader PDF: https://pdf.abbyy.com/ScribeMe: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scribeme/id6739640292Plaud Note Pro: https://www.plaud.ai/pages/plaud-note-proREAPER: https://www.reaper.fmDouble Tap: https://www.doubletaponair.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.

Become a Ctrl-Alt-Speech supporter to get extended episodes of the podcast plus the chance to submit stories for us to cover. In this week's episode, Mike and Ben cover:FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses (Krebs on Security)Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections (OpenAI)OpenAI Says ChatGPT Is Safer for Teens. Now It Needs to Show Proof (RAND)'AI is less judgmental' (Washington Post)And in the extended episode for Patreon supporters, they cover:AI safety is designed in the West, and failing users everywhere (Rest of World)Why the global push to break free from Big Tech keeps falling short (Rest of World)Meta accepts U.S. safety rules while pitching softer tools abroad (Rest of World)How AI is mapping the tree of life (Basecamp Research/Microsoft)Our fun links this week include a Korean AI dance generator and defrag your Windows PC.If you're already a Patreon supporter, you can get the extended episode on Patreon.Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky.Ctrl-Alt-Speech is the podcast where we make sense of the major debates shaping online speech, platform power, content moderation and the future of the internet. It's co-hosted by Mike Masnick (Techdirt) and Ben Whitelaw (Everything in Moderation).

In dieser Episode zeigt dir Joachim Schulze "Jockl" live, wie du mit Pinwand Online von Manfred Winkler kostenlos und barrierefrei an Radio, Fernsehen und Podcasts kommst – am iPhone und am Windows-PC. Die Seite erreichst du unter https://www.pinwand-online.de/. Dort findest du gepflegte Listen für nationales und internationales Radio sowie Fernsehen. Am iPhone startet der Player direkt, am PC stehen zusätzlich die kostenlosen Programme TV, Podcast und Internetradio zum Download bereit. Das Podcast-Programm bringt dich blitzschnell durch Hunderte Shows inklusive aller Smütech-Folgen, das Radio-Programm durch mehr als 1000 Sender, darunter auch den Schulze-Funk. Dazu kommen weitere Programme wie Textverwaltung, Terminverwaltung, Musikbox und Adressverwaltung. Jockl zeigt die Website mit VoiceOver und Safari, die Windows-Programme mit JAWS und erklärt, warum die Downloads von https://www.pinwand-online.de/ vertrauenswürdig sind. Wer Unterstützung bei der Installation braucht, bekommt sie im Smütech-Klub: Basic 29 € monatlich oder Plus 49 € monatlich, inkl. zwei bzw. vier Stunden Schulung, Fernwartung oder Beratung pro Quartal. Alle Infos und Anmeldung: https://schulze-graben.de/smuetech-Klub. Außerdem hörst du, was als Nächstes kommt: Live-Folge der Geo-Langstockwanderung, Interview mit René Ludwig von Optelec zur neuen Fokus-Zeile, ein Update zu ChatGPT und die Rückkehr der Sonntagsmusik von Jockl & Friends am 6. September.Weitere Folgen und Angebote: https://schulze-graben.de

Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy, CEO of Plugable The IT channel is no stranger to consumer brands attempting to make the leap into the B2B world, but few have navigated it as deliberately as Plugable. Originally known as a digital-native brand that built its reputation on Amazon, the connectivity and peripherals vendor is now turning its full attention to the channel. On this episode of In The Channel, Plugable chief executive officer Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy – a familiar face to Canadian partners from her time leading Westcon Canada – explains how the company is translating its consumer success into a reliable, low-friction offering for managed service providers. She notes that surviving the brutal review ecosystem on Amazon forced Plugable to build highly reliable, extensively tested products, which today translates into fewer helpdesk tickets for MSPs managing complex, mixed-vendor desktop environments. We also discuss the recent strategic investment from Acer Gadget. Smurthwaite-Murphy shares how this partnership gives Plugable the global supply chain muscle it needs to expand while remaining strictly vendor-neutral. Finally, we touch on a massive hardware innovation for the artificial intelligence era. Smurthwaite-Murphy shares details on Plugable’s upcoming Thunderbolt 5 AI enclosure, a modular hardware solution that promises to bring workstation-class, local AI processing power to standard laptops, giving MSPs a practical way to deploy AI hardware without relying entirely on emerging AI PCs. Read Full Transcript ROBERT DUTT: Hello and welcome to In The Channel from ChannelBuzz.ca, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel community for the last 16 years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca, and your host for the show. Today, we’re talking about the desktop edge and how a brand born on Amazon is making waves in the IT channel. My guest is Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy, the chief executive officer of Plugable. Many of you will recognize Lynn from her deep roots here in the Canadian channel, including her time leading Westcon Canada. She joined Plugable a few years ago to help them transition from a prosumer favourite to a serious B2B player. We discuss why their trial by fire in the consumer review space actually makes their docking stations and peripherals perfect for MSPs looking to reduce help desk tickets in mixed hardware environments. We also dig into their recent investment from Acer Gadget and get a really exciting scoop on a new Thunderbolt 5 AI enclosure that gives partners a modular way to deploy serious local AI processing power. Let’s get right into it. My chat with Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy. ROBERT DUTT: Tim, thanks for taking the time. It’s great to talk to you again. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, it’s great to talk to you again as well. It’s been many years, we were just establishing. ROBERT DUTT: It has been a while, probably more than either of us would like to admit, but such is. A lot of our listeners will obviously know you from your time leading Westcon Canada and then your work at StarTech.com after that. Can you kind of walk us through your journey from the distribution side of the house to where you are now at the helm of Plugable? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, actually it’s been interesting because I started out at a service provider and then I spent many years at Westcon, and then I went to a vendor brand, which is where I’m at now as well. So you kind of get this 360-degree view of the channel and it’s been really interesting. I’ve been very fortunate. So about five years ago, I joined Plugable as the CEO and we’ve been undergoing a whole transformation. I mean, I can go into it if you want now, a little bit about why I joined the company, but I don’t want to jump on any questions you have. ROBERT DUTT: No, I appreciate that. And yeah, this would be a great time to do that. What did you see there? And I guess especially… yeah, let’s just start there. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah. So Plugable was known, and some of the channel partners do think of us as an Amazon seller. But what I loved about the… I mean, we were watching them closely because we were always competing with them when I was at StarTech.com. But what they really are is a data company, an e-commerce company, and they were founded on Amazon. So I saw this digital native that suddenly was showing up in the channel and the channel was asking for the Plugable products and I was like, what’s going on there? And I was very interested. And as I was talking to the founder, he really wanted to expand. We had this… what was happening was the Chinese factory brands were beginning to show up on Amazon and, I mean, they’re fine products, but the solutions are extremely broad compatibility for business. So suddenly I started noticing a lot of business in our point of sale and we invested in a whole channel team and we wanted to grow to this omnichannel wherever the business customers buy. And so I found it a very interesting business model. And I think that kind of leads to where we are today. It was sort of demand from the channel side of things. ROBERT DUTT: Interesting, because I was curious what kind of drove the strategic decision to go from the kind of direct-to-consumer and prosumer Amazon-centric brand to the sort of formalizing and B2B IT channel and making that kind of the bread and butter, it seems. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah. I mean, there were these factors that were happening. As I mentioned, there was disruption in the B2C side and then suddenly businesses are looking at the solution. And I think what interested me the most is the channel has a very broad portfolio that they’re responsible for with the customer. They can’t be master of every brand. And so they want, specifically in peripherals, they want something that they know will work and it’s easy to figure out what the compatibility is. So you had these two things coming together at the same time. And this company had to be built and survive and thrive with customers never talking to a customer yet selling something fairly complicated. So they had to do it all digitally. And that’s where I found… I think the channel was being asked for us initially because customers were doing online research, right? The B2B buyer’s journey is changing. And so they were asking for us and that’s kind of how it all began. ROBERT DUTT: How do you take that digital-only or digital-first kind of culture in terms of marketing, in terms of… well, there isn’t really so much enablement, but documentation support for customers… and turn that into channel enablement and all the stuff that one has to do when one’s working through the VAR or MSP channel? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, great question. So there’s a team of us that came over that had spent our career in the channel. So we knew what the channel required from a channel program, channel support. And so we started with distribution and made sure that we were in the right distribution partners and that we had our inventory available and that we were listed properly. And then we were supporting the channel. They knew how to reach us. And so it’s been that journey, and marketing programs and events, doing all that. And now, as the whole modern desk is becoming disrupted again, and so much more is being expected of it, things are becoming more complicated. It was time for us to hire a field team. And that field team can help generate leads for the channel, but also can help support the customers. That’s where we are today. We’re on this multi-year journey of transforming to a B2B company, which now the majority of our business is through the channel, which now we are all-channel as well. I consider Amazon a channel. We don’t take any share of the world. ROBERT DUTT: Especially with that talent in place and that muscle motion in place now, how do you address some of the classic partner concerns that I’m sure have come up? Deal reg, margin protection, MDF, especially when Amazon is part of the channel, but it is also a visible competitor to a lot of the folks who are in the VAR/MSP space. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Oh, great question. And it’s interesting, the channel partners ask us that every time they see us. And we do a little test. We say, let’s go online right now and let’s look at Amazon and several partners’ listings. And I challenge you to find where there’s a different price, where the channel is at a disadvantage. And it’s because we came from an Amazon partner to a channel partner, we have really good control over our pricing. So that’s number one. And then we were able to build a channel pricing strategy and promotion that we knew, coming from the channel, we knew would work. And so we’ve got a multi-tier channel program. We’re able to do volume opportunities, jam programs, and deal reg, all of that. ROBERT DUTT: You sat in the distributor’s chair for a long time. And as you point out, you were on the partner side for a while before that. How does that background inform the way you operate a vendor today? What kind of distribution and partner lessons, as well as the overall insights that you mentioned bringing in with the team, does that kind of background in distribution apply to how Plugable goes to market today? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: That’s a great question. Some of it might just be muscle memory, but I think I understand what makes both the service provider MSP and the distributor tick. And so I think we’re trying to make sure that we’re a really good partner to both of those constituents and try to deliver what they need and work with them in the way that they want. Even if you’re making price changes, for example, with the distributor, you know to do that at a timing that works with them. So we’re trying to be easy to work with. ROBERT DUTT: Price changes in a timely fashion in 2026 might be a little bit of a different discussion than it was a few years ago, but… LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Well, we went through the pandemic and that was kind of chaotic times. And we’re entering into a whole new chaotic time, really driven by AI. But anyway, you were asking about price changes. ROBERT DUTT: No, I was just making the observation that it’s certainly a different beast this year as a result of AI and RAMageddon and all that fun stuff that’s going on. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Oh, absolutely. I mean, I was just… our founder and chief technology officer is over in Asia. He’s been over there for quite a while and it’s evolving. It’s an evolving story, but there are component level shortages that are beginning to rear, even more than I think people understood, and more than just the memory. So it’s where the pandemic we knew was going to end. We knew that it was a peak and valley and the demand and the constraint, but this is going to be sustained, at least for the foreseeable future. ROBERT DUTT: Grab your helmet, folks. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: That’s right. Fasten your seatbelt. ROBERT DUTT: A lot of folks in the solution provider community and MSPs are hyper-focused on SaaS, on cybersecurity, on cloud, on AI. Sometimes I think they think of peripherals as an afterthought, something that gets tacked on there. Why should they be paying more attention to this space? What are the opportunities or where are the margin dollars that they might not realize they’re leaving on the table in a deal if they’re not thinking about the kind of stuff that you guys are bringing to market? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, that’s a great question because, I mean, let’s face it, peripherals are not that sexy until somebody really realizes they need them. So you’ve got a few things happening, right? The modern desk is being disrupted, as we mentioned, by AI, but also by the demand for productivity. People are using more applications than ever, so they need multi-screens. So just at the very core, you get a new laptop because you had to upgrade it for AI or just for Windows 11. Now you need new peripherals. But those are also… you’re adding more devices, more screen space. And that screen is probably running… one of them is probably running AI. And so the modern desk could be anywhere. It could be hybrid, in a hybrid environment in terms of work. And then every office you go into, I defy you to find one that is 100% one brand, one GPU, one set of devices that you have to connect to. So let’s just assume that 95% of the environments are hybrid in some way. That’s what third-party docking station companies like ours do best. We work in a mixed environment because we have to work and test deeply for compatibility. Where if you’re buying the bundle, the OEM plus the OEM dock, that’s great for that particular one use. But if you’re in a hybrid environment, you’re plugging in different devices, is it going to work? Are you going to lose productivity? Are you going to have a poor customer experience? So there’s a lot of demand and complexity that’s being added to the modern desk. And the IT department, they don’t have the capacity to deal with that. They don’t have the time or the capacity. And so we also take those calls from the channel, we take the calls from the end user. “Doesn’t work?” We take them locally. ROBERT DUTT: I think that points out an interesting side of things that I hadn’t really thought of. My first thought is kind of as an upsell opportunity for a partner who’s selling a solution, selling hardware, tag on the peripherals to build a total deal size and hopefully raise TCO as well. But it sounds like you’re saying there’s an opportunity to potentially, if done right, offload some of the inevitable help desk tickets that come with, “My monitor won’t turn on,” or, “Well, when I’m plugged into this thing, it feels like my data transfer is slower than it is, even though it’s the same kind of connector.” Well, no, it’s not. It’s actually USB. It’s all USB-C, but that one, you’re used to Thunderbolt 3 or 4, and this is something lower. So it sounds like there’s a cost reduction opportunity there too. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah. I mean, as a business leader, I also had to pay for help desks in my P&L. And so I can attest to the fact that I’ve got those people busy trying to do rollouts or IT upgrades, or I don’t want them working on these little minor things, but I also don’t want my staff not being able to get connected. And there are stats that say people lose five, seven minutes every time they try to connect to a meeting, especially if they’re running in. So yes, I’m talking the productivity and user experience and cost savings, but also you mentioned the channel margin. And we do offer a higher margin. That’s something that if the channel partner is not thinking about the margin opportunity by just adding peripherals. And then when you add third-party peripherals… ROBERT DUTT: Let’s talk about the current situation, the recent investment from Acer Gadget. Tell me a bit about how that partnership came about and what does it mean for you guys in terms of R&D and roadmap and where things go. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, that’s great. We were so excited. Both parties just really are so complimentary. They’re global. They’ve got a global footprint. They’ve got brand halo that we really were pleased to partner with. And then supply chain stability, opportunity to access even a broader supply chain. And for Acer Gadget and Acer, we represent an agnostic, highly compatible device that could work in their environments, as well as a B2B and an e-commerce company and innovation. Some of the innovation that we’re doing, they really appreciated, specifically around the Thunderbolt 5 AI enclosure and some of that innovation. So we consider it more of a strategic partnership than we do a finance partnership. Although there is benefit there as well, which helped fund the field team that we’re announcing that we’ve hired. That’s for an example. ROBERT DUTT: It sounds like you say Acer values the agnosticism, as you describe it. That sounds like Plugable remains and the strategy is to remain pretty strictly vendor-neutral when it comes to docking and connectivity. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Absolutely. They would like the brand to remain agnostic. ROBERT DUTT: You already mentioned the AI enclosure. You mentioned how AI is changing the desktop. How are you guys thinking about where AI is at now and where it’s going in the future in terms of what it means for what you do and where you see Plugable? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Yeah, again, I think the modern desk is completely being disrupted and there’s so much more demand on it. AI PCs right now don’t have the power to run local models. What we’re seeing is in the cloud, there’s billions of dollars being spent on AI in the cloud and there’s going to be a lot of use case for that. But as we move to privacy, and privacy almost seems like it’s a little bit secondary right now. People are racing to leverage AI, but at some point there’s going to be big news. People will focus a little bit more on the privacy piece and what needs to stay local. You’ve got the capability of the hardware getting better and the GPUs being able to manage more, but also the models. The models are becoming more optimized. At some point, you’re going to have this come together where local is going to be a real option for people. It’s somewhere between now and 18, 24 months, it’s going to become more mainstream where there’s going to be repeatable or local workflows that need to be local. It could be because of token usage, it could be just because of privacy, but it’s going to be there. We wanted to get ahead of it. We’ve been on the bleeding edge of AI for our own company and we’ve got a really interesting roadmap, but the first launch was our Thunderbolt enclosure where we offered two solutions. One was the one for developers where you build your own local AI, and then we built an enterprise version where it’s intended to be plug-and-play AI. We’ve got a whole software stack and we wrote a chat harness. People in the channel can adopt this to drive a use case for AI and maybe give themselves an opportunity to have a seat at the table for the broader AI spend because use cases right now are where we’re not seeing successful proof of concepts. ROBERT DUTT: I guess from a peripheral point of view, it’s become an accepted and normal thing for docking to potentially include storage on board or directly connected. Why not have some processing as well and get into that AI boost? Then hopefully, I’m guessing the logic is I can have a less beefy machine hooked up to that and still get the better AI outcomes. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: That’s right. It works today with the Windows PC that you have where, if you were going with… first off, it’s 50 times more powerful than an AI PC. It depends what you’re trying to run. You can chat on an AI PC. You can’t run models. If you wanted to buy then a local solution like a DGX Spark, for example. Those are nice. They’re all built in one, but you have to use Linux. So you’ve got to add another operating system and it’s not modular. I know a lot of companies are trying to figure out when and how they get in and they don’t want to spend and then not be viable in the next couple of years. So ours is a modular solution. It works with the PC you have. It depends on the use case, what you’re trying to do. ROBERT DUTT: Given your roots, I have to ask about the distribution strategy in Canada. You said one of the first steps was to lock down what you want to do in distribution. Where are you at in Canada today and how are you approaching getting products into the hands of Canadian partners and getting in front of them and letting them know what you guys are up to? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Being here in Canada, we have about a third of our company population is Canadian. We’re nicely straddling North America as a North American company. So right now we’re in Ingram and we’re in the works of launching another distributor and we’re expanding our channel here. As part of our expanding a new field team, we also expanded our channel team. ROBERT DUTT: What is the end… I imagine given what you said it’s probably a pretty broad array, but what does the ideal Plugable partner look like? What are some of the common threads for a successful partner for you? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Well, it’s changing with the AI solution because with the AI solution, it’s got to be a partner probably within the Global 1000 that has an AI consulting development already because the beauty of that is it needs a channel partner to hook up all the data through MCP. They’ve got to integrate it and support it. But most of our partners are traditional partners. If you name one, we’re probably being sold by them. We initially started out where partners that had more of an e-commerce play, we were doing very well there, and then it’s just continued to expand. ROBERT DUTT: Last one for me. You’ve touched on this a little bit with the AI side of things, but what are the main priorities for Plugable over the next 12 to 18 months in terms of both building the market and the product roadmap? And I guess finally, your message to Canadian partners who might be hearing about Plugable for the first time? LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Ah, let’s unpack that. So what’s on the roadmap? Well, with this partnership with Acer Gadget and Acer, we will be expanding our product line. In the past we had to kind of choose an either-or and we spent a lot of time on innovation last year. Well, now we can do both. And so we’re going to be launching more new products this year than we have in a while. So we’re pretty excited about that. We want to continue to expand our footprint globally and we now have a path to do that faster. So basically they’re enabling us to accelerate our strategy. And then if I were a Canadian partner, what’s Plugable? I think what we’re told by the channel partners we work with is that A, we bring in more new business than most of our competitors because we’re being asked for by their customer. And B, we have the lowest return rate because it just works. And I really believe that that’s our digital native being born on Amazon. You live and die by your reviews. And if you don’t have this whole cycle process of taking the feedback, improving, improving, re-spinning and making sure that you’re listening to the customer’s user experience feedback and improving it, you’re not going to do well. So we bring that to a business-grade solution. So I think we’re low friction for a partner. ROBERT DUTT: Fascinating, especially fascinating as things continue to develop in terms of what you’re able to add to the PC as AI models get closer to the machine. Lynn, fascinating catching up and good luck with Plugable. LYNN SMURTHWAITE-MURPHY: Thank you so much. It’s been great to catch up. ROBERT DUTT: There you have it, Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy from Plugable. I’d like to thank Lynn for her time. And as always, thank you for listening. It’s fascinating to hear how a company weaponizes its Amazon background. Usually the consumer origin is something vendors tend to try to hide when they pivot to the channel, but Lynn makes a compelling case that surviving the consumer review gauntlet creates exactly the kind of bulletproof hardware that MSPs need. And that Thunderbolt 5 AI enclosure is definitely something to keep an eye on as we all try to figure out the hardware realities of this AI wave. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow or subscribe to the channel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, wherever you get your podcasts. Leaving a rating or review also helps us as well. Until next time, I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, and I’ll see you in the channel. Bye.

iTunes für Windows 2026: CDs rippen, Apple Music streamen und Playlists barrierefrei mit JAWS bedienen – die komplette Praxisanleitung für Blinde und SehbehinderteViele von uns haben noch Regale voller Audio-CDs, die damals richtig Geld gekostet haben. Mit iTunes für Windows digitalisierst du sie in wenigen Klicks legal und privat, speicherst sie in deiner Mediathek und hast sie sofort auf iPhone, iPad und allen Geräten mit deinem Apple-Account. Gleichzeitig nutzt du Apple Music bequem am Windows-PC – inklusive eigener Playlists, Sender erstellen und geräteübergreifender Sync.In dieser Episode zeigt dir Joachim Schulze "Jockl" live, wie iTunes heute mit JAWS 2025/2026 und NVDA funktioniert, wo die Stärken und die bekannten Hänger liegen und warum es für Apple-Music-Nutzer auf Windows oft die gemütlichste Lösung ist. Du siehst die Suche, die Einstellungen (Wiedergabe, Importeinstellungen, Speicherort der Mediathek), das Aktionsmenü, Playlist-Verwaltung und praktische Tastenkürzel (Steuerung + Pfeiltasten für Titel und Lautstärke).Außerdem: Warum manche Podcasts und Radiosender (z. B. Schulze-Funk) unter Windows in iTunes fehlen, wie sich die neue Apple-Music-App für Windows im Vergleich schlägt und wann VLC weiterhin die bessere Wahl bleibt.iTunes für Windows holst du dir direkt aus dem Microsoft Store (nahtlose Updates, keine separate Apple-Installation mehr nötig). Apple Music für Windows ebenfalls im Microsoft Store.Smütech-Klub: Unterstütze den unabhängigen Podcast und sichere dir 2 bzw. 4 Stunden Schulung, Beratung oder Fernwartung pro Quartal (Basic 29 € / Plus 49 € monatlich). Alle Infos und Anmeldung: https://schulze-graben.de/smuetech-KlubWeitere Folgen und Angebote: https://schulze-graben.de Bleib neugierig, interessiert und vor allem selbstbestimmt!#Smütech #iTunesWindows #AppleMusicWindows #JAWS #Barrierefreiheit #CDsRippen #Playlist #WindowsPC #PodcastFürBlinde #Fernwartung #ITSchulung

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Internet Navigation mit Screenreader: So bedienst du Webseiten mit JAWS und Microsoft Edge richtigIn dieser Montagsveranstaltung zeigt dir Jockl praxisnah, wie blinde und sehbehinderte Nutzer das Internet am Windows-PC wirklich beherrschen. Du lernst die entscheidenden Unterschiede zwischen klassischer Programmoberfläche und dem virtuellen Dokument, das moderne Browser und immer mehr Web-Apps verwenden.Was dich erwartet:- Warum der virtuelle PC-Cursor (Nummernblock ++) der Schlüssel zur effizienten Navigation ist- Gezielte Bewegung mit Buchstabennavigation: H für Überschriften, L für Listen, T für Tabellen und weitere Schnellbefehle- Umgang mit gesponserten Suchergebnissen und warum sie als Überschriften besonders störend sind- Praktische Demo: Suche, Ergebnisse bewerten, Links erkennen (auch unsichtbare) und Seiten strukturiert erkunden- Cookie-Banner, „Zum Inhalt springen“-Links und mobile Navigation in Microsoft Edge- Warum digitale Selbstbestimmung 2026 wichtiger denn je ist – und warum auch Outlook und andere Programme zunehmend wie Webseiten funktionierenJockl erklärt klar, warum viele Barrieren zwar technisch bedienbar, aber trotzdem extrem störend sind, und wie du dir souverän deinen Weg durch das Web bahnst. Gleichzeitig bekommst du einen realistischen Blick auf aktuelle Probleme (z. B. B&B-Hotel-Seite) und positive Entwicklungen bei Banken und dem Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz.Diese Folge ist eine Demo – für echtes Lernen empfiehlt Jockl die 1:1-Schulungen (36 € je angefangene 30 Minuten) oder die Audioanleitung „Unterwegs im Internet mit Microsoft Edge“ aus dem Shop.Mehr Infos, Buchung und die Audioanleitung:https://schulze-graben.deTelefon / WhatsApp: 08232 5031303E-Mail: info@schulze-graben.deNächste Montagsveranstaltung: iTunes für Windows – Musik hören und CDs digitalisieren mit Screenreader.Bleib neugierig. Digitale Selbstbestimmung beginnt mit dem richtigen Handwerkszeug.

Apple's latest financial results drive a discussion about record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscription, and R&D numbers, along with the market's negative reaction and stock volatility. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple's planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns.  Panel members include: Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Riverside updates, and panel introductions04:20 Marty celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary07:30 Apple's quarterly earnings and Wall Street's reaction15:10 Record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscriptions, and R&D spending20:15 John Ternus' influence on the MacBook Neo24:30 Apple brings a retired hardware executive back to the company31:40 Organizational changes under Apple's new leadership34:45 UK App Store steering rules and regulatory concerns37:15 Apple brings clipboard sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs43:15 Security, usability, and the future of cross-platform clipboard support Links: iPhone, Mac and Services revenue set new June quarter records https://appleworld.today/2026/07/iphone-mac-and-services-revenue-set-new-june-quarter-records/   Apple spent a record $11.73 billion in R&D during Q3 2026 – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-spent-a-record-11-73-billion-in-rd-during-q3-2026/   Apple just hit 1.5 billion paid subscriptions from its user base – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-just-hit-1-5-billion-paid-subscriptions-from-its-user-base/   Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/30/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heights?utm_source=rss   Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/03/team-ternus-drags-retired-vice-president-of-hardware-engineering-back-into-apple?utm_source=rss   Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be ‘Highly Intrusive' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/29/app-store-uk-rules-highly-intrusive/   Apple is finally making copy-paste work between iPhones and PCs https://www.macworld.com/article/3205820/apple-is-finally-making-copy-paste-work-between-iphones-and-pcs.html Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site:https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Apple's latest financial results drive a discussion about record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscription, and R&D numbers, along with the market's negative reaction and stock volatility. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple's planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns.  Panel members include: Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Riverside updates, and panel introductions 04:20 Marty celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary 07:30 Apple's quarterly earnings and Wall Street's reaction 15:10 Record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscriptions, and R&D spending 20:15 John Ternus' influence on the MacBook Neo 24:30 Apple brings a retired hardware executive back to the company 31:40 Organizational changes under Apple's new leadership 34:45 UK App Store steering rules and regulatory concerns 37:15 Apple brings clipboard sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs 43:15 Security, usability, and the future of cross-platform clipboard support Links: iPhone, Mac and Services revenue set new June quarter records https://appleworld.today/2026/07/iphone-mac-and-services-revenue-set-new-june-quarter-records/   Apple spent a record $11.73 billion in R&D during Q3 2026 – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-spent-a-record-11-73-billion-in-rd-during-q3-2026/   Apple just hit 1.5 billion paid subscriptions from its user base – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-just-hit-1-5-billion-paid-subscriptions-from-its-user-base/   Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/30/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heights?utm_source=rss   Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/03/team-ternus-drags-retired-vice-president-of-hardware-engineering-back-into-apple?utm_source=rss   Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be 'Highly Intrusive' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/29/app-store-uk-rules-highly-intrusive/   Apple is finally making copy-paste work between iPhones and PCs https://www.macworld.com/article/3205820/apple-is-finally-making-copy-paste-work-between-iphones-and-pcs.html Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple's planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns. SEO Keywords Apple, iPhone, Mac, earnings, subscriptions, R&D, JohnTernus, Windows, clipboard, security, AppStore, stock, engineering, Europe, revenue Possible Episode Titles 1. Apple's Strong Quarter Meets a Wall Street Reality Check 2. Record Revenue, New Leadership, and Apple's Windows Surprise 3. Why Apple's Stock Fell Despite Record Financial Results 4. John Ternus Reshapes Apple as Windows Integration Expands 5. Apple Earnings, Executive Changes, and the Windows Clipboard Debate Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction, Riverside updates, and panel introductions 04:20 Marty celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary 07:30 Apple's quarterly earnings and Wall Street's reaction 15:10 Record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscriptions, and R&D spending 20:15 John Ternus' influence on the MacBook Neo 24:30 Apple brings a retired hardware executive back to the company 31:40 Organizational changes under Apple's new leadership 34:45 UK App Store steering rules and regulatory concerns 37:15 Apple brings clipboard sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs 43:15 Security, usability, and the future of cross-platform clipboard support

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Will man einen Windows-PC auf Virenbefall prüfen, sollte das am besten nicht aus dem laufenden Windows heraus passieren, sondern „von außen“ – also wenn Windows selbst nicht läuft und eventuelle Schädlinge sich nicht aktiv vor der Erkennung drücken können. Diesen Zweck erfüllt seit vielen Jahren das c't-Projekt Desinfec't: Ein Live-Linux auf Basis von Ubuntu, mit mehreren Virenscannern und einer Handvoll weiterer Analysetools. In dieser Folge des c't uplink sprechen wir über die frisch erschienene 2026er-Ausgabe, denn bei der hat sich einiges geändert. So gibts nicht nur eine komplett neue (und viel praktischere) Scan-Oberfläche, sondern auch ein maßgeschneidertes Tool zum Erstellen bootfähiger Desinfec't-Medien.

Will man einen Windows-PC auf Virenbefall prüfen, sollte das am besten nicht aus dem laufenden Windows heraus passieren, sondern „von außen“ – also wenn Windows selbst nicht läuft und eventuelle Schädlinge sich nicht aktiv vor der Erkennung drücken können. Diesen Zweck erfüllt seit vielen Jahren das c't-Projekt Desinfec't: Ein Live-Linux auf Basis von Ubuntu, mit mehreren Virenscannern und einer Handvoll weiterer Analysetools. In dieser Folge des c't uplink sprechen wir über die frisch erschienene 2026er-Ausgabe, denn bei der hat sich einiges geändert. So gibts nicht nur eine komplett neue (und viel praktischere) Scan-Oberfläche, sondern auch ein maßgeschneidertes Tool zum Erstellen bootfähiger Desinfec't-Medien. Zu Gast: Dennis Schirrmacher, Peter Siering Host: Jan Schüßler Produktion: Tobias Reimer Produktionsassistenz: Chiara Bottini Mehr zu Desinfec't 2026 lesen Sie auf der Projektseite unter ct.de/desinfect.

Will man einen Windows-PC auf Virenbefall prüfen, sollte das am besten nicht aus dem laufenden Windows heraus passieren, sondern „von außen“ – also wenn Windows selbst nicht läuft und eventuelle Schädlinge sich nicht aktiv vor der Erkennung drücken können. Diesen Zweck erfüllt seit vielen Jahren das c't-Projekt Desinfec't: Ein Live-Linux auf Basis von Ubuntu, mit mehreren Virenscannern und einer Handvoll weiterer Analysetools. In dieser Folge des c't uplink sprechen wir über die frisch erschienene 2026er-Ausgabe, denn bei der hat sich einiges geändert. So gibts nicht nur eine komplett neue (und viel praktischere) Scan-Oberfläche, sondern auch ein maßgeschneidertes Tool zum Erstellen bootfähiger Desinfec't-Medien. Zu Gast: Dennis Schirrmacher, Peter Siering Host: Jan Schüßler Produktion: Tobias Reimer Produktionsassistenz: Chiara Bottini Mehr zu Desinfec't 2026 lesen Sie auf der Projektseite unter ct.de/desinfect.

Welcome back to the Windows Central Podcast! It's Daniel Rubino and Jez Corden in the driver's seat this week, tackling a massive news cycle in the Xbox and tech space. We kick things off with a frustrating trend: LG monitors forcing McAfee pop-ups, and we get a little philosophical about the "enshittification" of our hardware. On the gaming front, we dive deep into the newly discovered OG Xbox emulation coming to Windows PCs and what it means for the future of game preservation. Jez also gives us the behind-the-scenes breakdown of his exclusive interview with Todd Howard, contextualizing the recent, devastating Bethesda layoffs with the push for Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5. We also unpack the latest reports on Xbox studio heads pushing back against Game Pass, break down that surprise 86% spike in Xbox console sales in June, and get a little bit of sticker shock over the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8.

You plug in a new monitor. Windows detects the hardware, pulls down a vendor companion app, and the first thing you see is… a McAfee ad. That's the story that kicks off this episode, but the bigger issue is not just one annoying popup.Hardware setup has become a software delivery channel. Drivers, companion apps, RGB utilities, printer suites, vendor dashboards, trialware, telemetry, ads, and startup apps can all arrive through a process most users think of as “just making the device work.” Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss where convenience turns into bloatware, why user consent matters, and how these trusted installation paths could be abused for worse than advertising.The discussion also covers a related Krebs on Security story about LG smart TV apps that allowed televisions to be used as residential proxy nodes. If monitors, TVs, printers, keyboards, and other peripherals are really networked software platforms, then consumers need to treat them more like endpoints and less like harmless appliances.Practical advice: check what gets installed after connecting new hardware, review Windows Startup Apps, uninstall vendor utilities you do not need, dig through smart-TV privacy and ad settings, and segment smart devices away from the computers and phones you use for sensitive work.Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.** Links mentioned on the show **Tom's Hardware: Companies are now using automatic Windows installers to display adware through the Microsoft Store when you install new hardware https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/companies-are-now-using-automatic-windows-installers-to-display-adware-through-the-microsoft-store-when-you-install-new-hardware-customer-immediately-gets-mcafee-ads-on-their-pc-after-connecting-new-lg-monitor-heres-how-to-block-the-new-adsKrebs on Security: LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/lg-to-ban-residential-proxies-from-smart-tv-apps/Hackread: LG monitors installing adware-like app on Windows PCs https://hackread.com/lg-monitors-install-adware-app-windows-pcs/** Watch this episode on YouTube **https://youtu.be/E-lsZbkbmI8** Become a Shared Security Supporter **Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a supporter today by going to our YouTube channel's membership section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9CCDIYkDDqwEZ3UYaxjnA/join** Thank you to our sponsors! **SLNTVisit https://slnt.com to check out SLNT's amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code "sharedsecurity".** Subscribe and follow the podcast **Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcastFollow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.socialFollow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurityJoin us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.netSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribeSign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribeLeave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurityContact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact

Welcome back to Retro Renegades! Tonight we're trading quarter-munching classics for the modern arcade scene, powered by TeknoParrot. That means bigger graphics, louder explosions, and just enough technical issues to make us question every life decision that brought us here.

YouTube, Tech Talk, Weather Apps & Little House? Yep…It’s One of *Those* Episodes! This week, we have a delightful smorgasbord of topics, so grab your favorite beverage and come hang out with us! You’ve Got YouTube! We’re kicking things off by telling you all about our upcoming two-part virtual event, You’ve Got YouTube! If you’ve ever wondered whether YouTube has anything to offer someone who is blind or has low vision, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Whether you’re looking for educational content, nostalgia, travel, technology, gardening, music, laughs, or just something relaxing to enjoy, YouTube has something for just about everyone. During Week One, we’ll cover the nuts and bolts: * Using YouTube on iPhone, Android, Windows PCs, Smart TVs, and more * Accounts, navigation, subscriptions, YouTube Premium, and other essentials Week Two is where the treasure hunt begins! We’ll show you how to: * Find great creators and channels * Search for exactly what you want * Interact with creators and videos * Discover even more content you’ll love We’ll also explain what this event **doesn’t** cover—we won’t be teaching you how to create YouTube videos or download and convert them. For all the details and to reserve your seat (at a fantastic price!), be sure to visit the event page. And don’t forget—our site-wide sale continues through the end of July, making this a great time to save! Screen Reader-First Apps & AI Coding Next, we dive into a fascinating conversation about screen reader-first app design and how accessibility can shine when it’s considered from the very beginning. We also chat about how AI is changing software development, helping developers build applications faster than ever before. Along the way, we discuss several interesting apps and projects, including: * QuickMail * Jeff Bishop’s Quill and Quill Radio * The upcoming QuillCast * Simulcast (still waiting in the wings and not yet publicly available) Smoky Skies & Staying Weather Aware Living in the Northeast lately has meant keeping one eye (and ear!) on the smoky skies. We talk about how we stay informed when the weather gets interesting and share some of our favorite weather resources, including: * Weather Gods * Carrot Weather * The Weather Channel * Weather Guardian, a newer app offering screen reader access to weather radar * Weatherology for audio forecasts * And, of course, our trusty voice assistants How do *you* keep up with the weather? We’d love to know! Little House…on Netflix! Finally, because why not? We wrap things up with a chat about Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie series. We compare it with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved books, revisit the classic 1974 television series, discuss the audio description, and share our thoughts on how this new adaptation measures up. Thanks for Listening! Listen Until the End! As always, thank you so much for spending some time with us. We have some funny bloopers at the end of this one, so stay tuned. And we’ll be back in early August with an episode featuring a little girl power in the castle! Stay tuned…we can’t wait to share it with you! The post AI, Air Quality & Almanzos appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast.

News and Updates: FBI World Cup Drone Crackdown: The FBI has seized over 600 drones across all 11 US host cities, with operators facing $100,000 fines and drone fans fearing tighter future regulations. Amazon Prime Air in Baton Rouge: Amazon launched drone delivery from its Cortana Mall fulfillment center, making the Capital Region the first Louisiana area receiving packages by fully electric MK30 drones. Microsoft's Global Device ID: A teenage hacker's arrest revealed Microsoft tracks Windows PCs through a persistent device identifier called GDID, raising surveillance concerns since no easy opt-out exists. Ransomware Dwell Times: ExtraHop research shows hackers hide in networks an average of two and a half weeks, with nearly half of firms unaware until data is stolen. Starlink Satellites Burning Up: SpaceX incinerated 260 aging Starlink satellites in Earth's atmosphere over six months, while scientists debate the effects of metallic vapor on the upper atmosphere. Starlink Gen 3 Constellation: SpaceX filed FCC plans for a 100,000-satellite constellation promising multi-gigabit speeds, positioning it as the communications backbone for billions of AI-powered devices.

Aufreger der Woche: Ey Mann, wo sind meine AirPods Pro? (eine Google-Suche zeigt: „Wo ist“-Entkopplung ist verbreitet ein Problem) ++ Aufreger, mal positiv: Steuerbescheid 2025 feat. WISO Steuer & Claude Neues aus Cupertino: Alles wird teurer, so wohl auch das iPhone ++ Zweite Welle Entwickler-Betas landet an  Hardware: Svens Tastatur der Woche: Keychron K2 HE ++ Besser als die AirPods Max 2? Sebastian hört die Sennheiser Momentum 5 zur Probe ++ Logitech lässt das Mausen nicht: Logitech Mobi Fold – Klappmaus statt Klapphandy ++ Sebastian gibt Gas: Xpgen G6 ++ Kurzbericht zum Schweißpegel-Stand in Bremen feat. Midea Porta Split Cool  Apps: Retro-Spielerei: Dein Mac, wie anno 1984 mit RetroMac + Bonus: Reframe: Browsen wie „damals“ ++ OpenLogi, Logi Options+ (offline) ++ PlayStation-Spiele streamen mit Asobi Streaming & Gaming: Der dunkle Ritter kehrt zurück: LEGO Batman: Das Vermächtnis des Dunklen Ritters macht Spaß und zieht in Sachen Humor ähnliche Register wie The LEGO Batman Movie (bei Apple im TV Store) – zu haben für PS5, Xbox Series und Windows-PCs (leider nicht auf GeForce Now) ++ Eine der stärksten Crime-Serien aus Großbritannien: Happy Valley, aktuell alle drei Staffeln bei ARTE ++  He Man: Masters of the Universe (Kino) ++ Inside Klassenchat (Podcast: 11km) Ihr könnt uns wieder schreiben oder eine (nicht zu lange) Sprachnachricht schicken an Signal oder Threema Danke fürs Zuhören. Abonniert „Schleifenquadrat“ gerne im Podcatcher eurer Wahl, hinterlasst uns ein paar Sterne und kommentiert die Folge bei Apple Podcasts!

- Microsoft Build: AI-native software, new chips, quantum progress - Microsoft Maia 200, Cobalt 200, Majorana 2 - Nvidia's Windows PC push and RTX Spark - Europe's proposed CADA, AI Act, AI Continent Action Plan - Global AI strategies: US, China, Canada, India, Japan, and Europe [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HPCNB_20260608.mp3"][/audio] The post HPC News Bytes – 20260608 appeared first on OrionX.net.

On this week's episode, the guys test whether artificial intelligence can replace a person - with AI‑cloned "Josh" sprinkled through the episode. Chris and Mark cover the rapid early success of Apple's new MacBook Neo, including Kansas City Public Schools' plan to replace roughly 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks after a 4,500‑unit proof of concept. Elizabethtown Area School District's cell phone and smartwatch ban (and the community reaction to program names like “Cellcatraz” versus “Device Den”) is discussed. The guys highlight new guidance from the National Council of Teachers of English on using AI in ELA classrooms, centered on a practical stoplight model (red, yellow, green) that helps teachers define AI use. A major segment revisits last week's episode about showing movies in class. Finally, Chris interviews Chantell Manahan, Director of Technology at MSD of Steuben County, to discuss her district's experience with SysCloud. Join us July 6th-10th, 2026 – GAMEIS Conference in Savannah, GA Join us at MidwestTechTalk ———— Sponsored by: SysCloud Meter Fortinet Managed Methods NetWatch   Today's K-12 schools are balancing more than ever, student safety, campus communication, cybersecurity, and growing technology demands. For more than 20 years, NetWatch has partnered with schools to help create safer and smarter learning environments through integrated technology and security solutions. From AI-powered video surveillance and access control to emergency communications and IP paging systems, structured cabling, and managed IT services, our team helps keep your campuses SAFE, SECURE, and CONNECTED. As an Axis Communications Gold Solution Partner, NetWatch delivers industry-leading security technology backed by trusted expertise and long-term support for your district. Whether you're planning infrastructure upgrades, improving campus security, or preparing for future technology needs, NetWatch is here to help. Ready to strengthen your campus technology and security strategy? Visit NetWatchIP.com and connect with our team today. NetWatch, Protect and Connect with Confidence. ———— Join the K12TechPro Community (exclusively for K12 Tech professionals) Buy some swag (tech dept gift boxes, shirts, hoodies...)!!! Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com OR our "professional" email addy is info@k12techtalkpodcast.com X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our LinkedIn Music by Colt Ball Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.

Thousands flee Beirut's southern suburbs after Israel orders strikes, De La Espriella and Cepeda advance to a runoff in Colombia's presidential election, the UK government releases more than 1,000 pages of Mandelson files, the U.S. tightens AI chip export rules for firms linked to China, one person dies and hundreds are arrested across France after PSG's Champions League win, an appeals court rules the Trump administrations's trans military ban is likely unconstitutional, Florida sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety concerns, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker are barred from traveling to the U.K., and Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark Superchip for Windows PCs. Sources: Verity.News

NVIDIA puts out a CPU meant for Windows machines, while Dell joins the laptops gunning for the MacBook Neo. And its chips, chips, chips as Computex kicks off.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Tom discuss Berkshire Hathaway's $6.8 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison Homes at a 24% premium as Greg Abel's first big move as CEO and its integration with Clayton Homes for the Sunbelt first-time buyer market, and Nvidia's entry into the Windows PC market with the RTX Spark Superchip in Dell and Lenovo laptops, sending INTC, QCOM, and AMD shares lower.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

The RTX Spark chip will appear in Windows PCs from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and other brands this autumn.

This week on TechRadio we break down the dramatic Blue Origin rocket explosion during a New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral and what it means for the space race. Also: Easy guide: How to send your Gmail to ProtonMail automatically Will you have to pay to use Facebook? Meta's new subscription plans explained The brand-new Oura Ring 5 is smaller, smarter, and what it offers Affordable $300 Windows PCs coming soon New operating system age check laws coming and what they mean for privacy Our latest tops in streaming recommendations Practical tips and clear explanations, this episode is perfect if you care about privacy, fitness tech, budget gadgets, or staying safe online. Tune in for your friendly weekly tech update!

Die Wall Street startet freundlich in den Juni und knüpft nahtlos an den starken Mai an. Vorbörslich erreichen der Dow Jones, S&P 500 und Nasdaq neue Rekordstände. Besonders auffällig bleibt die enge Marktbreite: Der Aufschwung wird weiterhin vor allem von Mega-Cap-Techs, Halbleitern und dem KI-Thema getragen. In Asien überholte Softbank erstmals seit der Internetblase Toyota als wertvollstes Unternehmen Japans. In den USA steht wiederum NVIDIA im Fokus. Der Konzern hat mit dem RTX Spark einen neuen Chip für KI-fähige Windows-PCs vorgestellt und verschärft damit den Wettbewerb mit Intel, AMD und Qualcomm. Diese Werte stehen alle unter Druck. Auch die nach dem Closing anstehenden Zahlen von Hewlett Packard Enterprise und Credo Technology stehen im Mittelpunkt. Im späteren Wochenverlauf meldet auch Broadcom und dürfte zeigen, ob die hohen Erwartungen im KI-Infrastruktursegment weiter gerechtfertigt sind. Gleichzeitig bleibt die Geopolitik ein Unsicherheitsfaktor. Die Lage rund um Iran und die Straße von Hormus sorgt für steigende Ölpreise, auch wenn der Aktienmarkt die Risiken bislang weitgehend ignoriert. Berkshire Hathaway sorgt mit einer Übernahme für Aufmerksamkeit. Der Konzern übernimmt Taylor Morrison Home für rund 6,8 Milliarden US-Dollar in bar und setzt damit ein Signal, dass die hohe Cash-Position wieder aktiver eingesetzt wird. Insgesamt bleibt das Marktbild konstruktiv, aber zunehmend abhängig von wenigen großen Technologiewerten. Genau darin liegt kurzfristig die Stärke — und mittelfristig das Risiko dieser Rally. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Entdecke den exklusiven NordVPN Deal! Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie: https://nordvpn.com/wallstreet * ► Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ ► Mehr Einblicke: https://bit.ly/360wallstreetpc * Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

Die Meldung, dass der Iran die Gespräche mit den USA aus Protest beendet, überschattet das Opening. Ansonsten wird der Aufschwung weiterhin vor allem von Mega-Cap-Techs, Halbleitern und dem KI-Thema getragen. In Asien überholte Softbank erstmals seit der Internetblase Toyota als wertvollstes Unternehmen Japans. In den USA steht wiederum NVIDIA im Fokus. Der Konzern hat mit dem RTX Spark einen neuen Chip für KI-fähige Windows-PCs vorgestellt und verschärft damit den Wettbewerb mit Intel, AMD und Qualcomm. Diese Werte stehen alle unter Druck. Auch die nach dem Closing anstehenden Zahlen von Hewlett Packard Enterprise und Credo Technology stehen im Mittelpunkt. Im späteren Wochenverlauf meldet auch Broadcom und dürfte zeigen, ob die hohen Erwartungen im KI-Infrastruktursegment weiter gerechtfertigt sind. Berkshire Hathaway sorgt mit einer Übernahme für Aufmerksamkeit. Der Konzern übernimmt Taylor Morrison Home für rund 6,8 Milliarden US-Dollar in bar und setzt damit ein Signal, dass die hohe Cash-Position wieder aktiver eingesetzt wird. Insgesamt bleibt das Marktbild konstruktiv, aber zunehmend abhängig von wenigen großen Technologiewerten. Genau darin liegt kurzfristig die Stärke — und mittelfristig das Risiko dieser Rally. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Both of us did something a little unusual this month: we both walked away with the MacBook Air M5. Tom grabbed the 15-inch for work, Jeff picked up the Midnight Blue 13-inch — and after a couple weeks of use, we've got a lot to say about battery life, setup philosophy, and one genuinely weird bug.This week we cover:Jeff's "only install what you actually need" setup approach — and why it's working brilliantlyTom's mysterious MacBook Air lockup issue, and the macOS 26.4 bug that turned out to be the culpritJeff's Studio Display needed a reset — turns out it runs a full iOS-based OS, and a simple unplug trick fixes a lotThe Canvas (not Canva!) ransomware hack that hit 9,000+ schools right during finals weekApple shoots a live MLS game entirely on iPhone 17 Pro — sports history, or marketing stunt?Apple Card's "free" AirPods Pro 3 promo: the catch hiding in the fine printKansas City Public Schools replacing 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devicesApple Sports app now covers the World CupField Notes Explore America notebooks: Tom has a new problemLinks from the show:Buy Jeff's MacBook Pro M2: https://swappa.com/listing/view/LAFC35203Field Notes Explore America: fieldnotesbrand.com/products/explore-americaApple TV + iPhone 17 Pro MLS broadcast: apple.com/newsroomSign up for Tom's newsletter: tomfanderson.comQuestion or Comment? Send us a Text Message!Contact UsDrop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.comYou'll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on BlueskyFind Tom at @tomanderson on ThreadsJoin Tom's newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.Tom has a new YouTube channelShow artwork by the great Randall Martin DesignEnjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!Review on Apple PodcastsRate on SpotifyRecommend in OvercastIntro Music: Psychokinetics - The ChosenApple MusicSpotifyTranscripts and some images are AI generated and may contain errors and general silliness.

In Touch with iOS episode 424, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to discuss Apple's latest Vision Pro immersive soccer documentary, WWDC 2026 announcements, AI-powered accessibility features, Google's new smart glasses, and Apple's growing education push with MacBook Neo devices. The panel also covers Plex's massive price increase, Meta layoffs, Fortnite's return to the App Store, new Mac apps, and Apple filming an MLS match entirely on iPhone 17 Pro devices. Plenty of laughs, tech insight, and Macstock excitement round out the show. 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 424 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden for a packed discussion covering Apple news, Vision Pro updates, WWDC anticipation, accessibility improvements, AI-powered gadgets, and plenty of laughs along the way. The show opens with discussion around Apple's latest immersive Vision Pro experience, "Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness," a new Apple Immersive Video documentary filmed using more than 30 Blackmagic cameras during the 2025 Champions League. The panel talks about Apple continuing to expand immersive sports storytelling while also connecting it to the company's growing MLS partnership. The conversation quickly turns humorous as Guy wonders whether there's a "fake Madrid," while Jeff enjoys Dave's attempts at pronouncing soccer player names. The team then dives into Google's upcoming AI smart glasses announced during Google I/O. These audio-first glasses, developed with Samsung and Warby Parker, sparked debate over privacy, practicality, and whether anyone actually wants AI glasses without displays. Marty compares them to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, while Jeff jokes they're "birth control glasses." The panel also raises concerns about privacy, facial recognition, and always-on cameras in public spaces. WWDC 2026 excitement continues building as Apple officially announced the keynote schedule and media invitations for June 8. The group discusses rumors surrounding iOS 27, Siri upgrades, AI integration, and the annual anticipation surrounding Apple's biggest software event. Jill shares that she's often more excited about software announcements than hardware reveals, while Dave calls WWDC "a holiday." The panel also spends time discussing Apple's preview of new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence. Updates to VoiceOver, Magnifier, Accessibility Reader, subtitles, and Vision Pro wheelchair controls impressed the group, with several hosts sharing personal stories about how accessibility tools already help them daily. The team praises Apple for remaining an industry leader in accessibility innovation year after year. On the Mac side, the discussion focuses on Kansas City Public Schools transitioning 30,000 students away from Windows PCs and Chromebooks to Apple devices, including MacBook Neo laptops. The panel talks about Apple's growing affordability in education, the long-term benefits of students learning on macOS, and how Apple Silicon helped Apple finally compete aggressively at lower price points. Dave also highlights Hovercraft, a new Mac app designed to improve presentations during video calls without fully replacing the presenter's camera feed. The panel compares the lightweight tool to Ecamm Live while discussing whether the app's one-time pricing model is sustainable. A new recurring segment debuts: "In Touch with Jeff's Blog," where Jeff discusses Meta laying off 8,000 employees while aggressively shifting focus toward AI initiatives. The panel critiques Meta's priorities, especially layoffs impacting cybersecurity and integrity teams, and debates whether the company is simply chasing the next big trend. Jeff's second blog topic covers Plex dramatically increasing the price of its lifetime Plex Pass license from $249 to $749. The panel reacts with disbelief, jokes about "lifetime" depending on your age, and discusses how subscription pricing models continue reshaping software businesses. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Immersive video on Real Madrid coming this week to Vision Pro  Trailer: Apple Vision Pro: Official Trailer for Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness Google's First AI Smart Glasses Launching This Fall With iPhone Support Beta this week. iOS 26.5 was released last week no beta this week before WWDC.. we think. In Touch With Mac this week Kansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices Hovercraft is a new Mac app that makes video call presentations feel more personal https://sandwich.vision/hovercraft New Segment: In Touch WIth Jeff's Blog Jeff Gamet -Blog Link Zuckerberg Sacrifices 8000 Employees for AI Dream Plex Lifetime Pass Gets a $500 Price Hike Other Topics Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites  Happy 25th Apple Retail Stores Apple's First Retail Stores Opened 25 Years Ago Today Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence  Apple Re-Releases a Sold-Out iPhone MagSafe Grip in Three New Colors This is for Jeff Cats Lock for Mac Stops Your Cat From Causing Keyboard Havoc Link to app: Cats Lock For Eric: Birdfy Review: Smart Bird Feeders and Bird Bath Put to the Test News Nintendo's New 'Pictonico' iOS Game Turns Your Photos Into Minigames Fortnite Returns to the App Store Worldwide as Epic Signals 'Final Battle' With Apple iPhone 17 Pro Will Make Sports History This Weekend - MacRumors 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 Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the launch of Forza Horizon 6, which released on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Playground Games with support from Turn 10 Studios, the game marks the franchise's largest entry yet with its expansive, stylized open-world recreation of Japan. Analytic Dreamz explores the massive map featuring Tokyo areas five times larger than previous Horizon cities, heavy verticality across mountain passes, dense urban districts, rural roads, and dynamic seasons that impact both visuals and gameplay. The segment covers the return of wristband progression from Rookie to Gold Legend, over 550 cars at launch with strong JDM representation, new customization options, and technical upgrades including 540° steering animations and advanced Triton audio. The discussion also examines record-breaking performance: over 500K Steam pre-orders, 1.19 million early access players, and concurrent peaks nearly doubling Forza Horizon 5 records. With universal acclaim, Metacritic scores in the low 90s, and day-one Game Pass availability, Forza Horizon 6 solidifies its place as a major 2026 release while preparing for its PS5 version later this year. Analytic Dreamz delivers the full breakdown of gameplay, multiplayer features, campaign length, industry impact, and launch controversies in this detailed segment. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if powerful AI tools could run entirely on your Windows PC, with no internet required? This episode puts local small language models to the test and reveals just how close they are to their cloud-based rivals. 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

What if powerful AI tools could run entirely on your Windows PC, with no internet required? This episode puts local small language models to the test and reveals just how close they are to their cloud-based rivals. 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

This week on Next Portable Console, we finally have RG Rotate specs and prices, get excited for the Steam Controller, update listeners on the latest grips available for the Switch 2, and cover the GameHub for Mac beta. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News Anbernic teases the RG Rotate with gameplay demo showing PSP, 3DS, GameCube, and PS2 running Dbrand's Joy-Lock gives Switch 2 Joy-Cons an adjustable ratcheting grip Genki Grips Development Update: Locking In The Details GameHub brings Windows PC game compatibility to Mac in an early beta with solid early results Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the "regular" NPC episodes. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

It's party time here at the end of April. Paul finishes up Pragmata and is really bad at Counter Strike. Sean is playing Kiln and Aphelion. In news we talk about the Steam Controller price and release date, a weird PlayStation DRM story, and Xbox Mode rolling out to Windows PCs. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective

What does the world look like after Microsoft Deployment Toolkit? Richard talks to MDT creator Michael Niehaus about the life and death of MDT. Michael talks about his early days at Microsoft, when he created a better way to manage operating system images so you can build and rebuild Windows PCs for your organization. But MDT had been in maintenance since 2013, without specific support for Windows 11. And now, some security concerns have ended support entirely. So what happens next? Michael offers fixes to keep MDT safe to use, and some alternatives if you want to keep managing your own images!LinksMicrosoft Deployment ToolkitMichael's Post of the MDT VulnerabilityWindows AutopilotFriends of MDTMDT Retirement NoticeMicrosoft Intune2Pint DeployRMMS ConferenceiPXE AnywhereRecorded February 17, 2026

This week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria Varmazis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Joe Carrigan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, joined by friend of the show ⁠Michele Kellerman⁠, dig into the latest social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits making headlines. Dave Bittner is tied up covering RSA, but will be back next week. First up, a follow-up from listener Bruce, who was hit with hundreds of spam emails in what looks like a subscription bombing attack, overwhelming Google's filters before tapering off; his local hospital saw an even bigger wave, showing how alarming these attacks can be for seniors and other vulnerable users.Joe's got the story of the UK sanctioning Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency marketplace accused of profiting from scam centers in Southeast Asia, marking Britain's first action against the platform. Michele shares the FBI's takedown of 11 people in Los Angeles who ran a $17 million “house stealing” mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners, highlighting the rising risk of title and refinance fraud for seniors. Maria dives into a new fake CAPTCHA scam that tricks Windows PC users into downloading malware, showing how even simple web prompts can be weaponized by cybercriminals. Our catch of the day is an email on Medicare, but what makes it fake? Tune in to find out! Resources and links to stories: Email Bombing UK sanctions crypto-linked marketplace Xinbi amid crackdown on Southeast Asia scam centres UK sanctions Chinese crypto marketplace tied to scam compounds FBI arrests 11 in LA over alleged $17m real estate, loan fraud Don't Press Those Keys! How to Spot the New “Captcha Scam” Windows PCs targeted by hackers in a fake CAPTCHA scam to spread malware — Outlook account credentials are at risk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hackinghumans@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We return with another Blind Abilities Musical about that first time you heard the screen speak back to you. How you dug in an learned about accessibility and use it in the workplace. And how the ever changing tech world keeps you on your toes. After the music ends, Pete Lane, Christina Covington, Lori Thompson and Jeff Thompson jump back into the studio for a lively, reflective, and thoughtful conversation about accessible technology and how it has changed their lives. They reflect on the first time they heard JAWS, VoiceOver, or ZoomText Extra speak, and how those early moments opened doors to independence, speed, confidence, and inclusion. The group talks about learning curves, keyboard shortcuts, workplace productivity, iPhone accessibility, adapting to software updates, and the importance of maintaining strong basic skills when technology changes. Along the way, they share memories of older tools, joke about screen readers, sound speed, and emojis, and compare how Macs, Windows PCs, and iPhones fit into daily life. A strong theme throughout the conversation is curiosity: the willingness to explore, problem-solve, and keep learning. The discussion feels warm, personal, and empowering, showing that technology is most powerful when it helps people participate fully and independently. Thanks for listening!   Full Transcript  

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue 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 Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue 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 Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue 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 Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue 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 Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

There's kind of a mountain of hardware news from the last week, so we're rounding it up this week, starting with Microsoft's Project Helix (a.k.a. the next Xbox), interrogating what exactly that box is going to look like inside and out, how much machine learning is going to factor in, and more. There's also the tiny, cheap MacBook Neo (and a surprising theory about future tiny iPhones), Intel's refreshed Arrow Lake CPUs, upscaling improvements on PS5 Pro (and Sony's anything-goes history of system settings), DLSS 4.5, Valve's continued supply-chain struggles, and more. That's a lot of podcast! Links for this episode: From GDC: Building the Next Generation of Xbox - Xbox Wire GDC 2026: Announcing new tools and platform updates for Windows PC game developers - Windows Developer Blog Upgraded PSSR upscaler is coming to PS5 Pro  – PlayStation.Blog Say hello to MacBook Neo - Apple Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove | PCWorld NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Delivers Major Upgrade With 2nd Gen Transformer Model For Super Resolution & 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation | GeForce News | NVIDIA 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

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

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

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

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

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