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Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week! A quick preview of Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive ahead of Google I/O with CNET. If you received a 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email, you may be owed a settlement. Apple is finally rolling out its rebranded 'CarPlay Ultra', which was unveiled years ago. And the age of paranoia with deepfakes and scams.

• Patrick Holland of CNET joins Mikah to talk about his first look into Android 16 a...

After listening to episode 477 about Sony's 2025 TV lineup, Dan has some questions about models that carry over from one year to the next as well as the differences between the Bravia 7 and Bravia 5. Scott Wilkinson has some answers.

Bravia 7 can be looked at here: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr70?srsltid=AfmBOoqaBzUX9aFRDqqmoNPdCL2RCtb037LDa1aDnatER6MBpNVcK8fl

Bravia 5 can be looked at here: h...

Join us as we explore Microsoft's update that promise to elevate user interaction. With the long-awaited introduction of Copilot Plus PC features, users can now enjoy advancements like "Recall" for Snapdragon X and X64 PCs, despite its previous security delays.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Discover the incredible power of Apple's Magnifier accessibility tool as Mikah Sargent provides a comprehensive walkthrough of this feature that's about to make its way to macOS. Far more than just a simple magnification tool, Magnifier offers a suite of detection capabilities that can help anyone better interact with their surroundings.

-Activities feature - Mikah demonstrates how to create and save custom "Activities" that conf...

Looking to transform your iPhone photos into tangible keepsakes? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore various apps and services that help you print your digital photos in different formats, from traditional prints to magnets, books, and even wine glasses!

• Social Print Studio - A versatile app offering various print options including photo magnets with water-resistant coating and classic square prints on archival paper
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• The Copyright Office Issues A Largely Disappointing Report On AI Training, And Once Again A Major Fair Use Analysis Inexplicably Ignores The First Amendment
• Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
• Meta's new AI glasses could have a 'super-sensing' mode with facial recognition
• Three things we learned about Sam Altman by scoping his kitchen
• The House GOP Quietly Slipped In An AI Law That Would Accidental...

It's go time: The biggest Patch Tuesday of 2025 sets the stage for 2025! Microsoft has finally revealed whether it will further extend Windows 10 support past October (it won't). Also, Microsoft designed notifications in Windows 11 to be annoying and pointless, so Paul has some advice. Plus, Proton Drive gets a long awaited albums feature, and more on the way.

Windows 11

• Recall (preview) and Click to Do (preview) come to stabl...

• The state of Virginia passes an age-restriction law that has no chance.
• New Zealand also tries something similar, citing Australia's lead.
• A nasty Python package for Discord survived 3 years and 11K downloads.
• The FBI says it's a good idea to discard end-of-life consumer routers.
• What's in WhatsApp? Finding out was neither easy nor certain.
• The UK's Cyber Centre says AI promises to make things much worse.
• A bunch of gr...

Apple unveils a new slew of accessibility features ahead of WWDC. Apple is looking to line up 2027 with a slew of new planned products to be released that year. The new Pope is rocking an Apple Watch. And you could receive up to $100 if eligible for a settlement payout over allegations of Siri-enabled spying on private conversations!

• iOS 18.5 now available with these new features.
• Apple unveils powerful accessibility feature...

• Apple asks court to halt App Store rule changes while it appeals
• Proposed Amicus Brief – #1300, Att. #1 in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GOOGLE LLC (D.D.C., 1:20-cv-03010) – CourtListener.com
• Eddy Cue Causes a Stir for Google
• DOJ pushes for Google to sell its advertising platforms
• Google Will Pay $1.4 Billion to Texas to Settle Claims It Collected User Data Without Permission
• What Stacey has been doing
• Attorney General B...

This week, we cover the Snapdragon laptop Linux performance, the latest on the Raspberry Pi, and changes coming to Debian. Then Gnome has a new Executive Director, who isn't a professional shaman this time, Ubuntu 25.10 is going all in on Rust tooling, and the kernel is finally dropping support for i486. For tips we cover special variables, loading and unloading Pipewire Modules, and pdfjam for remixing PDF files on the command li...

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps David use his PlayStation 3 controller on a Windows machine to play Windows Flight Simulator. Mikah also showcases a cool resource for viewing pictures and documentation for older technology!

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Dr. Robert Goddard is known as the "Father of Rocketry," but his legacy has been largely overlooked--until now. Charles Slatkin grew up during the Space Age and has become a Goddard evangelist, going so far as to purchase the historic Goddard home to convert into a museum. But his efforts don't stop there. Slatkin has started a nonprofit to not only further Goddard's legacy, but also to inspire young people, who he calls...

Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Spotify's latest update gives users more control over their listening experience. Students are using AI more widely to cheat. Microsoft's latest Surface devices still utilize Snapdragon X. And Netflix is rolling out a major UI redesign, which includes algorithmic changes and a TikTok-like feed.

• Amanda talks about Spotify's rollout of its latest update, which uti...

In honor of Star Wars Day (May 4), Scott Wilkinson shares a Star Wars-themed home theater he featured on AVSForum.com back in 2018. It's a beautiful rendition of a Death Star interior with great acoustic treatments and exceptional performance.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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There are an almost uncountable number of Windows 11 "tweak"-type utilities out there. But Wintoys is one of the better ones, thanks to its comprehensive feature-set and modern user interface.

As the utility's website notes, you can use Wintoys to access hidden settings, free up disk space, access advanced repair tools without using the command line, configure Windows 11's privacy and advertising features, and more. Some of this ...

Unlock the Full Power of Spotlight Search in macOS Sequoia

Mikah Sargent takes you on a comprehensive tour of Spotlight, macOS Sequoia's built-in search powerhouse that does far more than just find files. Learn how to access, customize, and troubleshoot this essential Mac feature to boost your productivity.

-Accessing Spotlight - Three different ways to open Spotlight: clicking the magnifying glass in the menu bar, using Comm...

Ready to transform your iPhone into a video editing studio? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the best video editing apps available for iOS, comparing features from Meta's new Edits app to Apple's own offerings. Plus, discover Apple's new Snapshot website, handy shortcuts for Apple TV remotes, and power solutions for your next outdoor adventure.

• Meta's Edits app - New social-focused video editor from Instagram that...