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Security Now 1078: DigiCert does it right
5/12/2026
DigiCert's latest security mishap triggered not just a scramble behind the scenes, but a cascading crisis that briefly wiped trust from millions of Windows systems. Find out how a single support slip, followed by Microsoft's heavy-handed response, left critical infrastructures exposed.
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1078-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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Duration:02:40:32
MacBreak Weekly 1024: Good Talk
5/12/2026
If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts.
Picks of the Week
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Duration:02:06:45
This Week in Tech 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles
5/10/2026
Campus hacks bring final exams to a standstill, a blockbuster study on AI in education gets pulled, and the world's biggest technology companies face government crackdowns with barely a dent to their bottom lines. Plus, Apple returns to Intel as chip wars reshape US tech!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Berber Jin, Iain Thomson, and Paris Martineau
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Duration:02:10:54
Untitled Linux Show 254: Dirty Frags, Dirty Hacks
5/10/2026
Raspberry Pi Imager levels up with org support and CM5 Secure Boot tricks. Valve drops a new Steam Controller with a 35-hour battery and Grip Sense, plus a client update to match. Ubuntu's Twitter got hacked — yes, really. Inkscape 1.4.4 squashes 24 crashes and picks up the pace. There's a Dirty Frag kernel flaw letting locals escalate privileges, so patch now. VideoLAN previews dav2d, an early AV2 decoder. And while RHEL dropped 32-bit, AlmaLinux 10.2 Beta is keeping the flame alive. For tips: chess-tui brings the board to your terminal, and csplit helps you slice files by context. There's also a free open-source mobile dev hackathon coming to the Netherlands on May 16. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/49bAd1t and have a great week!
Host: Rob Campbell
Co-Host: Ken McDonald
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Duration:01:17:10
Hands-On Tech 266: Troubleshooting Android Auto
5/10/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, a listener asks why Android Auto has stopped displaying message banners and why voice commands are no longer working across multiple vehicles.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:17:29
This Week in Space 209: Astronauts for America
5/8/2026
Many of us grew up idolizing astronauts as the best of the best that America—and other nations—have to offer. After leaving NASA, many of them go on to relatively routine careers in business or academia, but some stay "on mission" and continue striving to improve the human condition. The 100-plus astronauts behind Astronauts for America, led by Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey—a Democrat and Republican—have decided to speak out about their concerns for our democracy. As the nonprofit's website says, "Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan organization of former NASA astronauts who have sworn to defend the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to science, evidence-based decision-making, public service, and the rule of law." Reisman and Lindsey join us for this important episode.
Headlines:
Main Topic: Astronauts for America—Combatting Political Polarization
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guests: Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey
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Duration:01:09:41
Tech News Weekly 436: What 40,000 Schools Tell Us About Phone Bans
5/7/2026
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.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti
Guest: Andrew Lanxon
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Duration:01:16:15
Home Theater Geeks 530: DIY to the Nth Degree
5/7/2026
Norwegian DIYer Bjorn Erik Forberg built himself a killer home theater, including the room itself as well as the speakers and acoustic diffusers. It's a real testament to the power of doing it yourself.
Check out the AVS build thread at http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416004/bef-from-norway-diy-uncompromising-theater
Host: Scott Wilkinson
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Duration:00:18:02
Hands-On Windows 188: Native vs. Modern Apps
5/7/2026
Microsoft promises "more native apps" for Windows 11, but what does native even mean today—and are these new apps truly different from web-based ones? Paul Thurrott breaks down the blurred lines and why it matters for Windows users.
Host: Paul Thurrott
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Duration:00:21:57
Hands-On Apple 230: TextEdit on macOS
5/7/2026
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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Duration:00:30:57
iOS Today 801: Take a Shot With Camera Apps
5/7/2026
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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Duration:00:34:55
Intelligent Machines 869: My Sentience is Going Up
5/6/2026
Have I Been Pwned creator Troy Hunt reveals how a homegrown AI sidekick helps manage billions of hacked credentials, but even the smartest bots aren't immune to hallucinations and headaches.
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau
Guest: Troy Hunt
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Duration:02:29:13
Windows Weekly 982: Don't Lick the Manta Rays
5/6/2026
Microsoft's earnings report went out last week, and the company spent a lot on AI in the quarter. Microsoft updates its customers on what it's done to address Windows 11 problems. And Xbox kills Copilot plans for the console.
Microsoft Earnings
More earnings
Windows
AI
Xbox and Gaming
Tips and picks
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Security Now 1077: A Browser AI API?
5/5/2026
Google is sneaking a massive 4.7GB AI model into Chrome, and Mozilla is fighting back as the future of browsers threatens to turn into an AI arms race. Find out what's really happening behind this push and why it's setting off alarm bells across the web.
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1077-Notes.pdf
Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte
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Duration:02:35:01
MacBreak Weekly 1023: Don't Be Contemptible
5/5/2026
Apple shares its Q2 2026 results and tops expectations for the quarter! Mac Minis are increasingly becoming more difficult to acquire, thanks to AI. Apple plans to reinvest any tariff refunds it receives into US manufacturing. And iOS 26.5 is just around the corner as the company prepares to ship iOS 27 later this year.
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Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren
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Duration:02:17:10
This Week in Tech 1082: Hanging by a Thread
5/3/2026
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.
'Grand Theft Auto V' Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Nicholas De Leon, Devindra Hardawar, and Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Tech 265: Emulating Windows on macOS
5/3/2026
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.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Untitled Linux Show 253: Patch Out the Fun
5/3/2026
Ubuntu has announced their AI future, and it's ... not actually terrible. CopyFail has us all patching, though thankfully it's not an "Internet-melter". There's a DDoS on FOSS infrastructure, a new directory in your home folder, and finally good news on the HDMI 2.1 front. For tips we talk toofan for typing practice, why copy and paste needs "shift", and a quicker primer on getting the most out of bash history. You can find the show notes at https://bit.ly/4cZ2jOj and enjoy!
Host: Jonathan Bennett
Co-Hosts: Rob Campbell and Ken McDonald
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This Week in Space 208: Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander
5/1/2026
Lander, lander... who's got a lander? With NASA planning orbital tests of the Artemis landers in 2027 and a crewed landing in 2028, the pressure is on for SpaceX and Blue Origin to make good on their Human Landing System contracts. Who's actually going to put American astronauts back on the Moon first? This week's episode digs into the high-stakes race between the companies, surfacing new details and doubts about whether either lander will be ready in time. Both have to fly into Earth orbit, refuel multiple times, and perform robotic test landings on the moon (in addition to the Artemis III rendezvous and docking tests) before NASA can land astronauts on the moon — and they need to get it all done by 2028. We talk to Space.com's senior space guy, Mike Wall, about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.
Headlines:
• Artemis 2 Astronauts Tour White House and Late Night Shows
• Private Company Plans Asteroid Rendezvous with Apophis
• NASA's Artemis Moon Lander Readiness and Delays
Main Topic: Lunar Landers and Artemis Program
• Artemis 4 Moon Landing Delays and Timeline Uncertainty
• SpaceX Starship vs. Blue Origin Blue Moon: Designs and Progress
• Technical Hurdles: Life Support, Refueling, and Descent Systems
• Starship's Role as Lander, Cargo Hauler, and Potential Space Station Alternative
• Blue Origin's Test Schedule Impacted by Launch Mishap
• International Lunar Landers: China's Upcoming Missions
• Lunar Surface Infrastructure, Moon Bases, and Resource Rights
• Legal Uncertainty Around Moon Land Rights and Exclusion Zones
• Artemis Momentum, Funding, and Political Support
• Long-Term Prospects for Sustained Human and Robotic Lunar Presence
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Mike Wall
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Duration:01:06:26
Tech News Weekly 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward
4/30/2026
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!
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward
Guest: Patrick Holland
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Duration:01:07:15