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Hands-On Tech 275: USB-C Cable Confusion

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:59:00 PDT

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Doug's question about why identical-looking USB-C cables can have wildly different charging and data speeds, and how to tell them apart.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Tech News Weekly 445: The Rise of AI-First Schools

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:29:00 PDT

Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week! XBOX resets itself. Wealthy families are leaning towards AI tutors to better prepare their kids. AI is starting to get into the "Wrapped" trend with users' data. And New York is the first US state to ban the use of smart glasses in courthouses.

Microsoft laid off thousands more Xbox employees this week, and spun off gaming studios such as Compulsion Games and Double Fine, as the division struggles with thin margins & rising hardware costs.
Wealthy families are pulling kids from public school for pricey new programs like Alpha School and Forge Prep that swap teachers for AI "guides" and lessons in business skills, despite no data proving they work.
Anthropic debuted a new tool called Reflect, reminiscent of Spotify's "Wrapped" feature, that gives Claude users a usage dashboard with quiet hours, break reminders, and insights into their habits, though it requires memory to be turned on.
And New York became the first US state to ban the use of smart glasses in courthouses, following a trend of Illinois drivers and major cruise lines prohibiting the use of camera-equipped smart glasses over recording and safety concerns.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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iOS Today 810: Following the World Cup

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:59:00 PDT

Apple's sports app puts the World Cup and every major match at your fingertips, with live activities and seamless Apple TV integration. Discover how your iPhone can keep you in the loop, even if sports aren't your thing.

In-depth look at the free Apple Sports app and top features
Apple Arcade and mobile soccer games: EA Sports FC, Mini Football Legends, Score! Hero, eFootball
Using Apple News to stay updated on World Cup events and scores
News: Apple's Siri AI gains integration with third-party apps in new betas
Feedback: accessibility apps, VoiceOver favorites, and accessory habits
Shortcuts Corner: automation for Apple Card transaction notifications
App Caps: Make-roscope mobile microscope and Anker Nano Power Bank picks

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Hands-On Apple 239: Photographic Styles

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:57:53 PDT

Ever wish your iPhone could capture your photos with a look that actually feels like you? Learn how Apple's photographic styles hand you control over color, tone, and even skin tones, with no generic filters required.

Differences in photographic styles between older and newer iPhones
How to set up and select photographic styles in iOS settings
Exploring and customizing style presets like amber, gold, and rose gold
Using the control pad to fine-tune tone, color, and intensity
Adjusting or resetting styles, plus limitations on older versus newer devices
Saving and editing photo styles after capture on latest iPhones

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Hands-On Tech 274: Smart Home Recommendations

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:59:00 PDT

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype.

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Tech News Weekly 444: The End of the PlayStation Disc

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:29:00 PDT

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on the show this week! Do Americans trust driverless vehicles? Safety tools for Social Media are failing kids. Sony is ceasing the production of physical games in January 2028. And a Supreme Court ruling guts the government's use of geofence warrants.

A new Pew Research survey finds only 5% of U.S. adults have ridden in a driverless car, and 71% say they wouldn't feel comfortable riding in one in the first place.
An audit conducted by the Cybersafety Research Center showcases that, within Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, the research center found 51 of 86 advertised child-safety features were either broken, buried, or missing.
Sony announced it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028.
And in Chatrie v. United States, which reached the Supreme Court, the Court ruled 6-3 that police need a warrant to obtain Google location-history data, further extending Fourth Amendment protections for Americans.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

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Hands-On Apple 238: Using Back Tap on iPhone

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:59:00 PDT

Transform your iPhone interaction with a neat double-tap feature that most users have never noticed in the settings menu. Find out how to program the back of your phone for quick actions like taking a screenshot, launching your favorite app, or automating nighttime routines.

Finding and enabling Back Tap in Accessibility settings
Double tap and triple tap back actions explained
How Back Tap uses sensors, not physical buttons
Assigning system, accessibility, and device actions to Back Tap
Using Back Tap to trigger shortcuts for custom automations
Practical uses and avoiding accidental activations

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 809: Wonderful Weather Apps

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:44:00 PDT

As heat waves and storms reshape daily life, see how localized weather tech and smart notifications are becoming essential tools for staying safe, planning ahead, and getting your forecast with a side of fun.

Apple Weather app evolution from basic utility to Dark Sky integration
Localized weather data, alerts, and hourly forecasting explained
Shortcut automations for Weather: capabilities and app integration
Changes in third-party weather app APIs post-Dark Sky acquisition
CARROT Weather: customizable data sources, achievements, and unique personality
(Not Boring) Weather: design-driven, interactive weather visualization
Met Office Weather Forecast: official UK alerts and specialized app benefits
Mercury Weather: cross-platform support, trip planning, and rain forecasting
Acme Weather: US-only, feature-rich app from Dark Sky creators
App Caps: Spigen TapZip MagSafe organizer and ESR CryoBoost charging station

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Hands-On Tech 273: ISP Email

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:59:00 PDT

On Hands-On Tech, Eleanor asks Mikah how to transition away from her long-standing ISP email address without losing access to the important accounts tied to it.

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Tech News Weekly 443: $2K Specs, $299 Meta Glasses

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:44:00 PDT

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent! Matter 1.6 is unveiled. A federal probe has been opened into Tesla. Snap and Meta are making major moves in smart glasses this week. And is the rising cost of tech becoming too much?

Jennifer talks about Matter 1.6 and some of the new features that come with the newest version of the technical standard for smart home devices.
Mikah shares how another federal probe has been opened into Tesla, this time a Model 3 vehicle that slammed into a Texas home and killed a 76-year-old in the house.
Scott Stein joins the show to talk about Snap and Meta's newest smart glasses.
And both Mikah and Scott talk about the increasing cost of tech as Steam's new Steam Machine is given a starting price point of $1,049, and Apple just announced a price hike across its Mac, iPad, and home devices.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Scott Stein

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Hands-On Apple 237: StandBy Mode

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:06:35 PDT

Your iPhone can quietly transform into a customizable bedside clock, calendar, and smart photo frame with just a simple orientation tweak. Discover how StandBy mode reveals features you probably didn't know your device had.

StandBy requirements: charging, landscape mode, and settings toggle
Always-on display boosts StandBy, but older iPhones work too
Configure StandBy's display options, night mode, and motion to wake
Explore StandBy's three main views: widgets, photos, clocks
Customizing widget stacks, adding photos, and picking clock styles
Now Playing and live activity controls integrate with StandBy
Night mode tips for lower brightness and red-tinted display
MagSafe enables location-based StandBy view preferences
StandBy integrates with Sleep Focus for smarter nighttime use

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 808: Apple Design Awards 2026

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:59:00 PDT

From accessible guitar toolkits to games tackling mental health and body image, discover the Design Award contenders that are reinventing what "inclusive design" means for the entire Apple ecosystem.

Delight and Fun Category — Grug app and Is This Seat Taken? game winner
Inclusivity Category — Guitar Wiz, accessibility features, and game highlights
Innovation Category — VisionOS experiences, NBA Live Games & Scores, and Blue Prince
Interaction Category — Moonlitt app, kid-friendly game design
Social Impact Category — Health, cultural, and mental health apps/games
Visuals and Graphics Category — Stunning app interfaces and graphics-intensive games
Where to download these award-winning apps and games

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Hands-On Tech 272: Robocalls

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:29:00 PDT

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Jim asks Mikah how to effectively reduce the overwhelming volume of spam texts and robocalls he's been receiving on his iPhone, and for advice to help his wife with the same issue, who uses Android.

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Tech News Weekly 442: Android 17's Best New Features, Explained

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:59:00 PDT

Dan Moren of Six Colors is in this week for Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent. Apple will likely raise the prices of its products in the future. Roku is being bought by Fox. Android 17 arrives for your smartphone! And could your devices come pre-installed with backdoor software?

Dan talks about an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Wall Street Journal and how it's unavoidable that the company will have to raise the price on its devices in the future due to memory chip costs fueled by AI demand.
Mikah laments the potential acquisition of Roku by Fox in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal.
Patrick Holland of CNET joins the show to talk about Android 17 and the new features within the operating system.
And Mikah shares an investigation by the Wall Street Journal on how many cheap smart home devices have been secretly hijacked by a Chinese company to create a massive residential proxy network used by state-backed hackers from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Patrick Holland

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Hands-On Apple 236: macOS Stickies

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:21:34 PDT

Are you overlooking a classic built into every Mac? Mikah Sargent challenges you to give Stickies a week and find out if it deserves a permanent spot on your desktop.

Fast, frictionless note taking without accounts or setup
Formatting features: fonts, colors, graphics, and text enhancements
Color-coded Stickies for easy organization and quick reference
Advanced options: floating notes, translucency, keyboard shortcuts
Stickies' limitations: local-only, no device syncing or security features

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 807: What's New in watchOS, tvOS, iPadOS?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:00 PDT

WWDC 2026 brought much more than AI hype. Get the recap on the overlooked updates to watchOS, CarPlay, iPadOS, and tvOS that could totally change how you use your Apple devices. Plus, Shortcuts just leveled up with powerful new triggers and AI-built automations!

Siri AI waitlist and early impressions of New Siri
WatchOS 27: Workout Buddy upgrades, Find My app, Siri app, & more
iCloud+ adds AI feature limits and smarter home camera notifications
CarPlay updates: video playback (when parked), audio scrubbing, wireless reliability
iPadOS 27 changes driven by platform convergence and folding devices
iPadOS improves multitasking, file transfers, and app name display in status bar
tvOS updates: faster AirPlay, accessibility, podcast video support
Shortcuts Corner: AI-powered shortcut creation and expanded automation triggers

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Hands-On Tech 271: Telegram & Security

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:59:00 PDT

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clint wants to know whether Telegram is truly safe to use or not.

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Tech News Weekly 441: Siri AI: Initial Impressions

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:29:00 PDT

Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Anthropic launches Fable 5, its newest AI model. The FCC seeks to end the use of burner phones in the US. And everything Apple unveiled at WWDC 2026.

Amanda talks about Anthropic's newest AI model, Fable 5, its first consumer-accessible version of its powerful Mythos model.
Mikah shares a story from 404 Media about the FCC's push to end anonymous "burner phones," raising significant concerns about the privacy implications for people who rely on them for legitimate reasons.
And Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to break down WWDC 2026's latest announcements, including a revamped AI-powered Siri and a privacy-first approach to its new intelligence features.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Dan Moren

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Hands-On Apple 235: Translate App

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:14:01 PDT

Your iPhone has a powerful translation toolkit built right in, ready to tackle menus, emails, and street signs (in over 20 languages) without any extra apps or subscriptions. Discover how to get the most out of features you might not even know exist, from real-time conversation mode to camera translations.

Supported languages and translation options overview
Translating and pronouncing text, saving phrases for quick access
Utilizing conversation mode for real-time bilingual communication
Switching between side-by-side and face-to-face translation views
Activating auto-translate and automatic language detection features
Live camera translation for menus, signs, and printed text
Translating photos and system-wide text using the context menu
Translation capabilities in Safari for web pages
Downloading offline language packs for travel or privacy

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 806: What's New in iOS 27?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:59:00 PDT

Apple is handing parents unprecedented control with new child safety and parental approval features. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent break down what's changed, how it works, and more iOS goodness during WWDC26 week!

Apple's WWDC keynote reveals iOS 27 and platform-wide focus on AI, privacy, and performance
Liquid Glass transparency and appearance now user-adjustable for accessibility
Toolbars and UI restored for improved navigation and vision support
Performance boosts: faster photos, AirDrop, and Spotlight search highlighted
Intelligent networking promises smarter Wi-Fi and cellular switching
Maps overhaul: more vivid detail with AI and satellite imagery
New child safety features: granular app, contact, and website approvals
Siri gets personal context, deeper app integration, and smart replies
Advanced developer APIs and app intents previewed for on-device AI features
Generative photo editing arrives: extend, clean up, and a new Reframe tool
System-wide suggestions and information surfacing in Mail, Messages, and calls
Quality-of-life updates: independent alarm/ringer/music volumes, swipable now playing
Shortcuts Corner: Natural language shortcut creation and changes to automation workflows

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MacBreak Weekly 1028: The Finder Guy of Your Choosing

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:29:00 PDT

Apple held its big WWDC 2026 keynote and introduced the new Siri AI for iOS 27, with sign-ups now available for the iOS 27 beta. However, Siri AI will be delayed in the EU for iOS and iPadOS 27. Liquid Glass has some opt-in options to roll back elements of the design. And Apple highlights its commitment to child safety with new child-safety features in its operating systems.

WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more.
iOS 27 tidbits: share a phone number on two iPhones, independent alarm volume, faster AirPlay and more.
OS overview - top OS features.
Apple previews new child safety features.
Introducing the third generation of Apple's foundation models.
New dummy units give our closest look yet at the iPhone Fold.
visionOS 27 features a new Thórsmörk Environment.
Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27.
No tech rule exemption for Apple, EU regulators say amid spat over Siri AI delay.

Picks of the Week

Leo's Pick: Optimized Pancakes
Andy's Pick: PhotoRec
Christina's Pick: Chipotlai Max
Mikah's Pick: "The Chaos" (1922) by Gerard Nolst Trenité

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Hands-On Tech 270: Troubleshooting External Storage

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:59:00 PDT

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, listener Lenny asks Mikah for advice on how to get the best performance out of an external SSD connected to his MacBook Pro.

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Tech News Weekly 440: Inside a High School's Deepfake Nightmare

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:29:00 PDT

Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Google & Microsoft held developer keynotes the past few weeks, with Apple's WWDC conference happening soon. The growing crisis of AI-generated deepfakes in schools. And China's dominance in actuator manufacturing.

Abrar & Mikah chat about the stretch of major tech conferences with Google & Microsoft's tech conferences that happened in the past few weeks, as well as Apple's WWDC that is right around the corner.
Samantha Cole of 404 Media joins the show to talk about the disturbing rise of AI-generated deepfakes that are targeting students in schools and the ongoing challenges facing lawmakers, parents, and app stores in responding to the crisis.
And Mikah looks into America's growing actuator problem, with China dominating the market and the U.S. struggling to bring the manufacturing of actuators back home.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guest: Samantha Cole

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Hands-On Apple 234: Changing Your Default Search Engine

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:27 PDT

Tired of Google's AI overviews? This episode breaks down your actual options for search alternatives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including tips most Apple fans have never tried. See just how easy it is to reclaim your Safari searches with an alternative engine and take back control on your Apple devices.

How to change Safari's search engine on iPhone
Limitations: can't remove Google everywhere, only in Safari
Search engine options: Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia explained
Private browsing: set different search engines for privacy
Tuning search suggestions and privacy settings in Safari
Changing your default browser for wider search control

Host: Mikah Sargent

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iOS Today 805: WWDC: What To Expect

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:59:00 PDT

With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS.

Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained
Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit
Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs
The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models
Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS
Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features
Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools
Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings
iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates
Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass"
Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested
Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude
News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations
App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps

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