Episodes

  • Tech News Weekly 436: What 40,000 Schools Tell Us About Phone Bans

    Tech News Weekly 436: What 40,000 Schools Tell Us About Phone Bans
    May 7 2026

    Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show this week! The Oscars implement new rules with limits placed on the use of AI. Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle allegations about the capabilities of AI on its iPhones. Does tech suck now? And a study into the ban of cellphone use in schools shows mixed results in students' behavior and overall academic performance.

    • Abrar talks about how the Oscars announced new eligibility guidelines for awards, requiring that roles & screenplays must be conducted by humans, stopping short of a ban on the use of AI in films nominated.
    • Mikah shares how Apple must pay $250 million to settle class action lawsuits that allege the company misled customers on the capabilities of AI on its iPhones that never fully shipped as promised.
    • Andrew Lanxon of CNET joins the show to discuss whether modern technology is genuinely getting worse or if some of us are simply becoming harder to please as we get older.
    • And Mikah talks about a study that looks at schools restricting student use of cellphones during the day and the mixed results in improving students' behavior and in their academics overall.

    Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

    Guest: Andrew Lanxon

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Hands-On Apple 230: TextEdit on macOS

    Hands-On Apple 230: TextEdit on macOS
    May 7 2026

    TextEdit has quietly been on your Mac for years, but most users overlook its power as the fastest way to capture, clean up, and organize daily notes. See why switching your workflow to this "basic" app might be the biggest upgrade you make this year.

    • Rich text versus plain text explained and compared
    • Setting TextEdit defaults for efficient daily use
    • Benefits of plain text: notes, code, and stripping formatting
    • Practical TextEdit workflows for editing and organizing notes
    • Key TextEdit settings for customization and accessibility
    • Spellcheck, grammar, and formatting options demystified
    • Detailed walkthrough of Find, Replace, and regex search
    • Using version history and document recovery in TextEdit
    • Speech tool for proofreading and accessibility highlighted
    • When (and when not) to use TextEdit versus other apps
    • Integrating TextEdit into workflow

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    31 mins
  • iOS Today 801: Take a Shot With Camera Apps

    iOS Today 801: Take a Shot With Camera Apps
    May 7 2026

    Think the default Camera app is all you need? Third-party camera apps are quietly outpacing Apple's own with powerful features and pro-level tools that could completely change your photo workflow. Discover how advanced camera apps and editing suites can unlock professional results on your iPhone, whether you're a casual snapper or a photography enthusiast looking to capture that perfect shot.

    • Halide: Pro-level features, technical readouts, focus peaking, pricing rundown
    • Obscura: Beginner-friendly, solid help menu, smart auto mode, developer shoutout
    • Darkroom: Photo and video editing, integration with Halide, non-destructive workflow
    • Tips for maximizing Apple's native camera app features and settings
    • Leica Lux: Iconic film simulations bring Leica "look" to iPhone (premium pricing)
    • News: Find My accessories, latest trackers, and alternatives to AirTag
    • Feedback: Sky Children of the Light as a chill MMORPG pick
    • App Caps: Reminders Smart Lists for automation, Chess app for skill refresh

    Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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    35 mins
  • This Week in Tech 1082: Hanging by a Thread

    This Week in Tech 1082: Hanging by a Thread
    May 4 2026
    Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions into AI, but with rising signs of an industry bubble and some real-world fallout, this week's episode digs into who actually wins, who stands to lose, and whether Apple's patient strategy may outsmart the hype.Big Tech firms beat earnings expectations amid AI spending questionsRIP the $599 Mac Mini, you were too beautiful for this worldMicrosoft lifts 2026 AI spend by $25 billion to cover component price risesMicrosoft speeds up in Big Tech's data center spend-offCrosswording the SituationMeta's historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 millionUtah first state to hold websites liable for users who mask their location with VPNs — law goes into effect, designed to prevent bypassing age checksAustralia unveils a 2.25% levy on Meta, Google, and TikTokMeta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off Facebook and InstagramMeta inks deal for solar power at night, beamed from spaceMusk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI's modelsOpenAI-backed 1X opens California factory targeting 10,000 home humanoid robots in year oneSam Altman asked GPT-5.5 to plan its own launch party. Its requests were 'beautiful' but 'strange.'Sam Altman says Elon Musk can come to his GPT 5.5 party: 'World needs more love'The US Senate unanimously passed a rule barring senators from trading on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, amid rising concern over insider trading'We Know You Live Right Here': No Secrets in America's New Surveillance DragnetCalifornia to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic lawsChina Suspends New Autonomous Driving Permits After Baidu OutageChina has decided that firing a worker because an AI can do their job is illegal. No Western country has done the same.Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery StoresThe most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footedHackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websitesThe Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a CyberdeckJack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the publicGameStop eyes eBay takeover in audacious $46 billion bet on Ryan Cohen's e-commerce visionAI-generated actors and scripts are now ineligible for OscarsUkraine says it's training drone pilots in 'Grand Theft Auto V'This free website is like Wikipedia meets the CIALight Phone III Is a Delightfully Minimalist Smartphone AlternativeValve Steam Controller is here, it's a gamepad in search of a consoleBluetooth Connected - The Voices Behind the ConnectionSpirit Airlines shuts down after Trump's war on Iran doubled jet fuel pricesAsk.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butlerPioneering geneticist and decoder of the human genome J. Craig Venter dies at age 79 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Nicholas De Leon, Devindra Hardawar, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:helixsleep.com/twitcanary.tools/twit - use code: TWITMelissa.com/twitexpressvpn.com/twitbox.com/AI
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    3 hrs and 10 mins
  • Hands-On Tech 265: Emulating Windows on macOS

    Hands-On Tech 265: Emulating Windows on macOS
    May 3 2026

    In this episode of Hands-On Tech, a listener asks how to properly activate Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon Mac using UTM, and whether there are other virtualization options available now that Boot Camp is no longer supported.

    Continue to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to hot@twit.tv!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    26 mins
  • Tech News Weekly 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward

    Tech News Weekly 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward
    Apr 30 2026

    Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones. And Microsoft released the earliest known DOS source code to the public!

    • Jacob just returned from covering the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial in person! He shared his experience getting inside the courthouse to cover the trial and shares firsthand observations from the courtroom.
    • Patrick Holland of CNET stops by to talk about the new Razr foldable phones, his first impressions with the devices, and laments the price hikes with the phones.
    • And Mikah shares how Microsoft has released the earliest known DOS source code on GitHub - a collection of 870+ pages of dot matrix-printed assembler listings from the early 1980's!

    Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

    Guest: Patrick Holland

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • iOS Today 800: Our Top Favorites

    iOS Today 800: Our Top Favorites
    Apr 30 2026

    With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable.

    • Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide
    • Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies
    • Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity
    • Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables
    • App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable.

    Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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    53 mins
  • Hands-On Apple 229: Sign in with Apple: Pros & Cons

    Hands-On Apple 229: Sign in with Apple: Pros & Cons
    Apr 30 2026

    Sign in with Apple feels effortless, but is that convenience worth putting all your digital eggs in one basket? Get the practical advice you need to balance seamless logins with long-term account access.

    • How Sign In With Apple works across devices and platforms
    • Demonstrating account creation and login using Hide My Email
    • Managing, editing, and removing Sign In With Apple logins
    • Risks of account loss if Apple ID becomes unavailable
    • Tips for safely using Sign In With Apple for critical accounts
    • Benefits and limitations of federated logins like Apple, Google, Facebook
    • Key privacy advantages: no tracking, Hide My Email, and two-factor authentication
    • Recommended management routines and account recovery precautions

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    17 mins