We've been waiting... and waiting... and waiting for Boeing's Starliner to fly. First selected in 2010, along with SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Starliner has been behind schedule for years. SpaceX got $2.6 billion for its six dragon flights, and Boeing received more at $4.3 billion, so you'd expect Boeing to be first to fly, right? Well, as of today, SpaceX has delivered crews to the International Space Station eight times, to Boeing's... zero. Delayed development, turbulence problems with the capsule on the Atlas launcher, stuck valves, flammable materials, and faulty parachute lines have all contributed to the delays. Boeing has flown two uncrewed missions—the first one a partial failure, with the second, funded by Boeing itself, flown to NASA's satisfaction. Now it's time to put a crew aboard. Will Boeing overcome their issues and deliver the goods? Join us. Headlines:Voyager's Return: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirms reestablishment of contact with Voyager 1 after five months of silence, overcoming communication challenges over vast interstellar distances.China's Shenzhou 18 and Tiangong Space Station: China successfully launches Shenzhou 18 to the Tiangong Space Station, which was recently hit by space debris, prompting China to revamp its space debris management strategies.International Partnerships for Lunar Research: China announces new international partnerships for its International Lunar Research Station, contrasting its progress with NASA's Artemis Accords. Main Topic: Boeing Starliner's Upcoming MissionStarliner's Crewed Test Flight: A detailed discussion on Boeing's upcoming Starliner mission, highlighting the spacecraft's capabilities, the crew's preparations, and the significance of this test flight.Spacecraft and Mission Overview: Insights into the Starliner's design, the choice of Atlas V rockets for the launch, and the planned landing procedures in the southwestern United States.Crew Profiles: Focus on the astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, discussing their backgrounds, roles in the mission, and expectations for the test flight.Closing Thoughts: Rod and Tariq wrap up with final thoughts on the importance of the Starliner mission for Boeing and NASA, discussing potential outcomes and what they signify for the future of commercial spaceflight. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Jason Howell is filling in for Mikah Sargent as Mikah is out! Emily Dreibelbis chatted with one of the moderators of r/ChatGPT on Reddit. The Rabbit R1 AI companion device recently had its launch party, and first impressions are coming out for the wearable device. Meta opens its Quest Horizon OS to developers. And AI finally arrives in the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag spoke with a moderator of one of the more popular subreddits on Reddit, r/ChatGPT, about their experience moderating a subreddit of that size and popularity.Jason Howell talks about the Rabbit R1 AI companion device and how more wearable devices are being developed with AI in them.Scott Stein of CNET joins the show to discuss Meta's opening its Quest Horizon OS to other developers and Meta's possible goals for allowing third-party developers access to this operating system.Finally, Victoria Song of The Verge stops by to talk with Jason about the Ray-Ban rolling out multimodal AI to its smart glasses. Hosts: Jason Howell and Emily Dreibelbis Guests: Scott Stein and Victoria Song Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:IntouchCX.com/twitGO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Today's episode looks at a built-in app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It's Apple's Voice Memos! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to get started with new vocal recordings on an iPhone, as well as relevant editing tools, sharing options, and important choices to make in Settings. Make a recording in Voice Memos on iPhone - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-recording-iph4d2a39a3b/ios Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Windows has never been without its controversies. There have been dark years of doubt and uncertainty, of Microsoft putting its corporate interests ahead of the needs of its customers. But it's fair to say that this type of behavior, which we now call enshittification, has escalated dramatically in recent years. And that Windows 11, in particular, has victimized its users with a steadily growing list of affronts, big and small, changes to the product that ignore the explicit choices and configurations we make, changes to behaviors that run contrary to decency and common sense, and changes to functionality that undermines the reasons we use Windows in the first place. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Lisa explains why storytelling and personal endorsements are key, and how TWiT gives hosts the creative license to turn ad spots into in-depth introductions that listeners trust. She emphasizes the importance of relevance, personalized endorsements, and the freedom given to hosts to go beyond the typical 60-second ad slot. Host: Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/host-read-ads

Listener Carl Lundgren wonders why some directors make their movies for IMAX cinemas knowing that very few people will actually see them as intended. Scott Wilkinson speculates about why this might be. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent guide viewers through the ins and outs of the Apple News app on iOS devices. They explore the differences between the free version and the subscription-based Apple News Plus, offering insights on how to tailor the news feed to suit one's preferences. Plus, useful tips on managing content, understanding editorial curation, and utilizing the 'More' button to enhance the reading experience. And if you're an Apple Music fan curious about connecting with Spotify users, stick around as Rosemary crafts a shortcut to convert and share song links seamlessly between platforms. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

'Thunder Run': Behind Lawmakers' Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok BillTikTok ban would be a gift from Congress to Meta and GoogleHow the TikTok ban could survive a court challengeThe Chilling of TikTokFTC Bans Noncompete Agreements That Restrict Job SwitchingSam Altman-backed crypto project Worldcoin faces an orb shortageParis' nutsRabbit R1brilliant.xyzMore wearable AI: IYO OneThe Man Who Killed Google SearchGoogle search boss Raghavan warns employees of 'new operating reality'The solution to scary Boston Dynamics bots? Make robots hairyMeta shares plummet 10% after second quarter outlook disappointsNewsletter platform Ghost adopts ActivityPub to 'bring back the open web'Beware of The Fake Podcast Invite ScamBravely Exploring the Squalor of a 'Boy Room'This fun little web game: Equinox.SpacemagCultureNo one buys books Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:YahooFinance.combitwarden.com/twit

Leo, Paul, and Richard steer towards the performance race as they speculate about how Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite/Plus PCs will compare to Apple Silicon MacBooks. What makes a laptop truly user-friendly? System reliability, UI consistency, battery life? Plus, the recent Fallout TV series, the practicality of using winget for browser installations, and how the ARM chipset switch is revving up the PC market. ARMed & readyQualcomm announces the Snapdragon X Plus and confirms Paul's report that the Snapdragon X Elite will have three SKUs (product editions)All four SKUs outperform Apple M3, Intel Core Ultra 7/9, AMD Ryzen 9 7940/8945HS on most benchmarksWhy? PC makers asked Qualcomm for familiar choicesPreviously, an X Plus-based Surface Pro 10 and an X Elite-based ThinkPad T40s leaked. Paul can now confirm from a source that Surface Laptop 6 (13 and 15-inch) and Surface Pro will all be on X (something}Vivaldi is bringing its browser to Windows on Arm too Windows 11The April 2024 Week D preview update is here: Recommended apps and frequently used apps in Start, Widgets icon updates, Lock screen widgets improvementsCanary: Moves off 24H2 train to build 26200, no more switch to Dev, minor changes to the Widgets board and Taskbar (no new build for Dev)Beta: New Widgets design with navigation bar, new account manager in Start, Gmail in Share, MSA recovery advertisement, and new Game Pass recommendation card in SettingsMicrosoft Store app downloads from the web get simpler, more sophisticatedAfter yet another Quest 2 Headset price cut, and mounting problems for Apple's Vision Pro, Meta opens up Horizon OS, Microsoft is sort-of on board Microsoft 365/DevOffice LTSC 2024 commercial is now available in previewClassic Teams rides off into the sunset on July 1Dropbox offers deeper Microsoft 365 integrationGitHub sees success in 2FA push AIThe European Commission will not formally investigate Microsoft/OpenAI partnershipMicrosoft released a new SLMMicrosoft gives a sneak peek of VASA-1, a crazy and scary "talking faces" AI toolGoogle copies Microsoft again, announces massive AI reorg - that has Pixel fans worriedAdobe's generative AI image capabilities are predictably fantastic XboxGet an Xbox Mastercard in the US, if you're a toolMicrosoft announces IGN x ID@Xbox digital showcase - indie games Tips & PicksTip of the week: Have you heard the one joke about the one time you need to use Edge?App pick of the week: Tiny11 BuilderRunAs Radio this week: PowerShell 7.4 with Sydney SmithBrown liquor pick of the week: GlenKinchie 12 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors:kolide.com/wwGO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT30

What do you call "Stuxnet on steroids"??Voyager 1 updateAndroid 15 to quarantine appsThunderbird & Microsoft ExchangeChina bans Western encrypted messaging appsGentoo says "no" to AICars collecting diving dataFreezing your creditInvestopediaComputer Science AbstractionsLazy People vs. Secure SystemsActalis issues free S/MIME certificatesPIN EncryptionDRAM and GhostRaceAT&T Phishing ScamRace Conditions and Multi-core processorsAn Alternative to the Current Credit SystemSpinRite UpdatesChat (out of) Control Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-971-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit 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. Sponsors:canary.tools/twit - use code: TWITlookout.comkolide.com/securitynowzscaler.com/zerotrustAI

Apple announced a May 7th event, hinting very heavily that new iPads will be announced at the event! Will Apple stop producing its FineWoven accessories following negative reviews of the product? Apple is continuing its environmental push. And is Apple cutting its future Vision Pro shipment forecasts?Apple announces May 7th event for new iPad.Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories.Apple hits 18 gigawatts of clean energy in its environmental push.What really happens when you trade In an iPhone at the Apple Store.Apple finally plans to release a Calculator app for iPad later this year.macOS 15 rumored to feature revamped Calculator app.Apple says it was ordered to pull WhatsApp from China app store.Apple cuts 2024 & 2025 Vision Pro shipment forecasts. Picks of the Week:Shelly's Pick: Quinn Martin TV ShowsAndy's Pick: MediaHuman Audio ConverterAlex's Pick: Apple Reality Composer Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:YahooFinance.comzocdoc.com/macbreakkolide.com/macbreak

Need a Linux distro to clean up after a ransomware incident? We've got CSI Linux! Want to run a newer mainline kernel with a RHEL derivitave? Rocky's doing it! And Nvidia has hired a Nouveau developer, the 6.10 kernel may have a blue screen of death, and Gentoo bans AI code! For tips we have nmon to build-your-own top, the final staps to re-sizing a virtual machine drive, and obfuscate for doing a bit of image redaction. Find the show notes at https://bit.ly/3Ju3l6G and see you next week! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Jeff Massie Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rulesTikTok 'ban' passes in the House againSenate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expirationSurveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us SafeNetflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat.How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI CopyrightAmazon Prime Memberships in US Gain 8% to New High After LullTesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedalTesla asks shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay planCool or creepy? Microsoft's VASA-1 is a new AI model that turns photos into 'talking faces'GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading advisoriesBoston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot goes electricSchools Want to Ban Phones. Parents Say No. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Jason Howell, Abrar Al-Heeti, and Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:eufy.comIntouchCX.com/twitcanary.tools/twit - use code: TWITlookout.comzscaler.com/zerotrustAI

Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission.Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children.Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment.TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package.John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world.Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices.Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants.Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns.Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings.Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot.Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods.Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout.A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support.Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2021 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsor:wix.com/studio

Unless you've been living under a big red Martian rock, you've likely heard that NASA's Mars Sample Return mission is in trouble. The robotic program has its roots in the 1960s, when NASA started thinking about sending robots to fetch Mars soil even before Mariner 4's first flyby of the planet. The Russians pondered it as well, as the Chinese and Japanese are today. The problem? It's really hard, with multiple spacecraft, possibly on different launches, rendezvousing around the Red Planet to accomplish. And then there are the concerns about the safety of returning possible pathogens to Earth (that said, I could use an extra tentacle). But the showstopper, as usual, is cost—and NASA's not happy. We invited the original Space Ace reporter, Leonard David, to join the discussion. Headlines:NASA gives green light to Dragonfly, a nuclear-powered helicopter mission to Saturn's moon Titan, set to launch in 2028 and arrive in 2034New images from the Perseverance rover reveal the crash site of the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, showing scattered debris and broken rotor bladesNASA continues to study the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which experienced more erosion than expected during the Artemis 1 mission, raising concerns for future crewed missions Main Topic: Mars Sample Return MissionLeonard David expresses frustration with NASA's recent announcement of significant cost increases and delays for the Mars Sample Return missionNASA Administrator Bill Nelson stated that the current estimated cost of $11 billion is too high and called for innovative ideas from industry and academia to reduce costs and accelerate the timelineThey discuss the scientific importance of returning Martian samples to Earth but question whether the current approach is the most effective way to search for life on MarsLeonard suggests that advancements in miniaturized instruments could allow for more comprehensive life detection experiments directly on the Martian surface, reducing the need for sample returnThe conversation touches on the potential for international collaboration and competition in Mars exploration, with China, Japan, and Russia planning their own missionsRod highlights the critical role of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Mars exploration and expresses concern about the potential loss of expertise if the MSR mission is scaled back or cancelledThe TWiS crew concludes by emphasizing the need for a clear, sustainable strategy for Mars exploration that balances scientific objectives, technological capabilities, and budgetary realities Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Leonard David Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor:wix.com/studio

Boston Dynamics introduced a new robot that has caught the attention of many people. How is Microsoft's AI Copilot impacting the coding industry? What are TikTok Notes? And what in the heck are Super Apps?Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins us this episode to discuss Boston Dynamics' introduction of its latest robot, the Atlas, and how it's a vast improvement over its previous robots.Mikah Sargent talks about how Microsoft's AI Copilot is impacting the coding industry by automating coding aspects and saving engineers time.Karissa Bell of Engadget joins the show to talk about TikTok's latest experiment, TikTok Notes, and how it is similar to Meta's Instagram.Finally, Lisa Eadicicco of CNET explains what Super Apps are and why the idea of Super Apps is starting to make news lately. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Guests: Karissa Bell and Lisa Eadicicco Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors:YahooFinance.comcachefly.com/twit

Safari, like any modern web browser, offers support for third-party extensions. In this episode of Hands on Mac, Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of discovering, managing, installing, and using extensions in the Safari browser on macOS Sonoma. Use Safari extensions on your Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/102343 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In a market overflowing with audio content, Lisa breaks down how direct response brands can deploy calls to action that not only grab attention but also foster trust and brand recall. It's about the intricate dance of balancing a unique brand identity with a generous offer that listeners can't ignore—without giving away the store. Host: Lisa Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/host-read-ads

Winbdows 11 comes with a lot of Microsoft apps. This week, Paul runs through the 5 apps you should think about replacing or uninstalling completely. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Listener Greg Davis finds his center speaker somewhat dull sounding. Is there anything he can do to improve its sound, or is it a result of his hearing loss? Scott Wilkinson tries to help. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.