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Leo Laporte brings some of the most interesting personalities in technology together to talk about the most important issues. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on TWiT for the best tech podcasts in the world.
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This Week in Space 169: The Day Mars Died
7/18/2025
Sixty years ago this week, the Mariner 4 probe sped past Mars, the first to succeed in this then-brash undertaking. The technology was unbelievably primitive, yet effective, sending back 22 low-resolution video frames of the Red Planet. On that day, the wee hours of July 15 at JPL in Pasadena, the Mars of the romantics died. What had long been viewed as a slightly colder, somewhat drier, near-twin of Earth ended up having just a trace of an atmosphere and looked more like the moon--bone dry and pummelled by craters. Rob Manning, JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, joins us for this look back at that mission and the first images returned of another planet from space.
Headlines
Main Topic - The 60th Anniversary of Mariner 4
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Rob Manning
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Duration:01:18:25
Tech News Weekly 396: OpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Is Here
7/17/2025
Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week! A look into Synchron's headquarters, Beeper relaunches its messaging services after being acquired by Automattic, OpenAI releases its new agentic AI service, and an AI service company is hosting over 5,000 nonconsensual AI models of real people.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini
Guest: Emanuel Maiberg
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Duration:00:58:26
Home Theater Geeks 491: Gamut Rings
7/17/2025
Representing the color-reproduction capabilities of a video display in a two-dimensional graph is highly problematic; usually, the graph does not reveal a true and complete picture (pun intended) of what's going on. A new approach to this problem, called gamut rings, provides a much more accurate and complete representation of what a display can do.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Duration:00:18:27
Hands-On Windows 149: Enhancing Windows 11 Security
7/17/2025
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the Windows Resiliency Initiative is transforming the operating system to stand resilient against potential threats. Learn about the Quick Machine Recovery feature, a game-changer that ensures you won't be left stranded during system boot hiccups. We discuss the upcoming administrator protection enhancements that demand user approval for admin tasks, providing an extra shield of security. Plus, we're diving into the essentials like Windows Hello and smart app control, urging you to activate security settings that fortify your system against digital threats.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Duration:00:22:42
Hands-On Apple 191: Audio Settings for Apple Devices
7/17/2025
Unlock the potential of your AirPods with these game-changing settings that most users never experiment with! Mikah Sargent plugs into the comprehensive settings menu for Apple's audio devices, revealing advanced features that can transform your listening experience from basic to spellbinding.
•Battery monitoring and case connectivity - How to check AirPods and case battery levels, plus troubleshooting charging animations and Bluetooth connection issues
•Device naming and identification - Customizing your AirPods name to distinguish between multiple pairs and ensure you're connecting to the right device
•Noise control modes - Deep dive into Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation modes, including how each works differently and when to use them
•Adaptive audio intelligence - How this feature automatically switches between noise cancellation and transparency based on your environment and conversations
•Hearing health features - Comprehensive look at hearing protection, loud sound reduction, and the 85-decibel safety threshold
•Ear tip fit testing - Using built-in tools to ensure you're using the correct size ear tips for optimal performance and comfort
•Hearing assistance - How AirPods Pro can function as hearing aids and perform actual hearing tests to customize audio
•Customizing press and hold controls - Programming left and right AirPods for different functions like noise control or voice assistant activation
•Call management features - Setting up tap controls for answering, muting, and ending calls with simple gestures
•Personalized volume and conversation awareness - Auto-adjusting volume based on environment and automatically pausing media during conversations
•Connection preferences - Solving the common annoyance of AirPods connecting to the wrong device by adjusting automatic connection settings
•Spatial audio and personalization - Understanding 3D audio features and how they adapt to your specific ear shape and hearing pattern
•Microphone selection and head gestures - Choosing which AirPod serves as your microphone and using head nods/shakes to control calls
•Advanced features - Charging case sounds, optimized battery charging, Find My integration, and accessibility options
•Troubleshooting tips - Using disconnect and forget options to resolve connection issues across all your Apple devices
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:29:28
iOS Today 761: Screen Time Controls
7/17/2025
This episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries.
Screen Time OverviewScreen Distance FeatureApp and Website ActivityDowntime SchedulingApp LimitsAlways Allowed AppsCommunication ControlsCommunication SafetyContent and Privacy Restrictions Feedback
Motorcycle Garage Door Automation App Caps
DailyArt App8BitDo Micro Controller Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Duration:00:39:44
Intelligent Machines 828: Stochastic Carrots
7/16/2025
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
Guest: Anil Dash
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Duration:02:20:26
Windows Weekly 941: K... and Q
7/16/2025
Microsoft just made a major change to the Windows 11 install media, and you're not going to believe what happens next! Plus, the AI spelling and grammar checking app/service that Paul relies on. And yes, he does pay for it.
Windows 11
Microsoft 365, AI
Xbox and Gaming
Grounded 2,Cyberpunk 2077 Tips & Picks
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com
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Duration:02:38:21
Security Now 1034: Introduction to Zero-Knowledge Proofs
7/15/2025
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1034-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page.
For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6.
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Duration:02:55:37
MacBreak Weekly 981: It's Thicker Where It Counts
7/15/2025
Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list.
Picks of the Week:
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell
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Duration:02:22:33
This Week in Tech 1040: The $100,000 Stapler
7/13/2025
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Harper Reed and Amy Webb
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Duration:03:08:36
Hands-On Tech 224: Creating a Bootable Installer for macOS
7/13/2025
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rick create a bootable installer for macOS.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:15:42
Untitled Linux Show 211: Spicy Pillow Talk
7/13/2025
It's a Raspberry Pi flavored show, with PiBoot improvements, and a really slick looking Raspberry Pi Laptop from Argon Fourty. System76 isn't to be left out with a new powerhouse laptop of their own. There's AMD Raytracing improvements, an acquisition in the Processor space, and an exciting new OBS release. For command line tips we talk about Proxmox scripting, ProtonPlus, and the ldd tool for Listing Dynamic Dependencies. You can find the full show notes at http://bit.ly/44EEdnP and enjoy!
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie
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Duration:01:36:26
This Week in Space 168: "Survivor: NASA"
7/11/2025
Welcome to the "Survivor: NASA" edition! This week, Tariq and Rod jump into the headlines, and boy are there a lot of them! NASA has a new interim administrator: former Congress member, reality TV star, and Fox News commentator Sean Duffy. NASA's budget may still be cut by 25%, or it might be increased to more than they have seen since the 1960s in adjusted dollars. At the same time, NASA is under orders to cut as many as 2000 mostly senior-level positions, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory could be headed for new management, and will Houston be able to grab the Smithsonian's space shuttle as specified in the Big Beautiful Bill? Join us and find out!
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These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/168
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Duration:01:09:00
Tech News Weekly 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips
7/10/2025
Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren
Guest: Joe Supan
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Duration:00:58:26
Hands-On Windows 148: Legacy App Upgrades
7/10/2025
Unlock the future of Windows apps as we uncover the updates to Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool in Windows 11 24H2.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Duration:00:19:14
Hands-On Apple 190: Adding CarPlay on a Budget
7/10/2025
Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank.
•Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connection
•Crutchfield Integration Benefits - How Crutchfield provides vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation instructions, plus the advantages of full integration like steering wheel controls and built-in microphone support
•Car and Driver IntelliDash Pro X10 - A $180 wireless CarPlay unit featuring a 10-inch touchscreen, cigarette lighter power, and crucial auxiliary audio output for car speaker connection
•Eonon 10.26-inch Unit - A less expensive alternative that includes backup camera connectivity and built-in front-facing camera for insurance purposes
•Budget CarPlay Warning - Why you should avoid cheap $20-50 CarPlay units!
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:12:50
iOS Today 760: Social Media Roundup
7/10/2025
Social media chaos got you jumping between apps like a caffeinated squirrel? Mikah and Rosemary explore the fragmented world of post-Twitter social media and reveal the apps that can help you reclaim your sanity and streamline your online presence. The hosts also reflect on how X/Twitter's changes scattered users across platforms, creating fatigue and missed connections.
Ivory for MastodonTapestry by IconfactoryCroissant by InnoveghtiveBuffer for business users News
Four new games launching August 7thPlay-Doh WorldWorms Across Worlds Let's Go MightyCatEverybody ShogiApple Arcade pricing reminder Shortcuts Corner
Jack's nonprofit photography challenge App Caps
Mikah's pick: Knots 3D ($5.99)Rosemary's pick: Capsule medication tracker Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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Duration:00:43:54
Home Theater Geeks 490: TVs for a Bright Room
7/10/2025
Listener Bob has a TCL Roku TV that is starting to misbehave, so he's looking for a new TV. Also, he's limited to a 55-incher in a very bright room. Finally, he's somewhat hard of hearing, and his wife would like him to use headphones when watching. Scott Wilkinson has some answers.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Duration:00:09:42
Intelligent Machines 827: Marco Rubio on Line 1
7/9/2025
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Mike Elgan
Guest: Mike Masnick
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Duration:02:48:10