• Opinionated Design: Early Reactions to Apple's Liquid Glass Design Language
• Big Tech Is Dealing Flat Design a Death Blow
• Apple gets over its hang-ups, and the iPad enters a new era
• Apple Targets Spring 2026 for Release of Delayed Siri AI Upgrade
• Apple's de-chatbot-ification of AI is nearly complete
• Google launches Android 16, rolling out now to Pixel
• Google offers voluntary buyouts to US staff across several businesses and units, including the one housing its core search team and much of the ads organization
• IBM aims to build the world's first large-scale, error-corrected quantum computer by 2028
• Blue Origin Delays Second New Glenn Launch
• Anne Wojcicki Wins Bidding for 23andMe
• Twenty-seven states and DC sue 23andMe to oppose the sale of DNA data from its customers without their direct consent
• YouTube says its ecosystem created 490K jobs and added $55B to the US GDP in 2024
• God is hungry for Context: First thoughts on o3 pro
• Army reserve tech executives meta palantir
• Nintendo Switch 2 Is Fastest-Selling Game Console of All Time - Slashdot
• An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories
• Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk
• Local Malls Are Sitting Empty, and Becoming a Headache for Small Towns
• Bald eagle live cam update: Babies are leaving nest. What's next?

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There's a new Linux phone, but it stretches the definition of "affordable". Another government is going Libre, Xlibre continues to divide, and Apple brings WSL to their platform. Nano has an update with a secret feature, the kernel may get an API, and Rocky hits 10! For tips we have Uptime Kuma and datadog for system monitoring, and a bug report from pw-cli, for something that really should work. It's fun don't miss it! And don't miss the show notes at https://bit.ly/4jJIA6x

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Co-Hosts: Ken McDonald and Rob Campbell

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In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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This week, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the alarming impact of budget cuts on international space missions and crucial solar observatories, share exciting new solar discoveries, and welcome special guest Colonel Nick Hague, the first Space Force Guardian to launch a full mission, for an in-depth conversation about his experiences as an astronaut, the Space Force's vital role, and what it takes to join their elite ranks.

Headlines

• European Space Agency Programs Threatened by NASA Budget Cuts: The European Space Agency (ESA) reveals three key missions are significantly threatened by proposed NASA budget reductions, requiring "dramatic recovery actions."
• Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover in Jeopardy: The ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover faces its second major setback as its U.S. launch partner is no longer included in the current budget, leaving the rover without a ride.
• U.S. as an "Unreliable Partner": Rod and Tariq discuss concerns about the U.S. being perceived as an unreliable partner due to repeated withdrawals from international space partnerships.
• National Solar Observatory Funding Cuts: The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, the most powerful solar observatory, faces drastic funding cuts that could prevent effective science operations.
• First Look at the Sun's Poles by Solar Orbiter: Scientists using the ESA's Solar Orbiter have obtained the first direct images of the sun's poles to study its cycle, weather, and magnetic field.
• Geomagnetic Storm & Auroras: Tariq notes a coronal mass ejection is expected to buffet Earth on Saturday, potentially causing visible auroras during the podcast recording.
• Who Will Lead NASA? Potential Administrator Candidates: Politico Space's newsletter highlights potential candidates for the next NASA administrator, sparking discussion on the agency's future leadership.

Main Topic

• Colonel Nick Hague: Colonel Nick Hague, Space Force Guardian and NASA astronaut, joins the show to discuss his background, path to NASA, and recent ISS experiences.
• Nick Hague's Path to Space & Service: Colonel Hague shares his journey from stargazing in Kansas to his interwoven military and space exploration career, starting with the Air Force, joining NASA in 2013, and transferring to the Space Force in 2021.
• Test Pilot Training School & Astronaut Capabilities: Colonel Hague explains how test pilot school develops critical skills highly applicable to astronaut duties and space operations despite not being a direct requirement.
• Readaptation After Space Flight: Colonel Hague describes adapting to Earth's gravity after six months in space, noting challenges in regaining balance and strengthening muscles, requiring months of physical therapy.
• Subconscious Mind & Gravity: He shares that after prolonged zero gravity, the subconscious mind still expects that objects will float, making everyday actions on Earth feel strange.
• First Space Force Guardian to Launch Full Mission: Colonel Hague discusses the personal honor of being the first Space Force Guardian to launch and complete an entire mission.
• Space Force's Critical Roles: Colonel Hague details vital Space Force functions, including maintaining GPS for financial systems and tracking over 50,000 objects in space to prevent collisions.
• Congestion in Low

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Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Nick Hague

Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists.

• Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17 Air that Apple could release sometime next year.
• Mikah shares about a new experimental platform called Browser Dating that matches users based on their previous internet search history.
• Liz Chamberlain of iFixit joins the show to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2's teardown, the updated Joy-Con controllers, and how aspects of the console are much harder to repair than their predecessor.
• And 404 Media's Sam Cole stops by to discuss Meta's AI Studio chatbots, which are posing as real therapists with fake licenses and credentials.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guests: Liz Chamberlain and Sam Cole

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Can traditional search engines keep up with the AI revolution? On this episode of Hands-On Windows, we're shaking up the norm with Microsoft's latest Co-Pilot Search feature. Explore how this cutting-edge tool promises to transform your search experience. Instead of just fetching facts, Co-Pilot Search offers contextual answers and deep insights through its chatbot-style interface. Join us as we unravel the complexities of navigating to Co-Pilot Search, a journey that might require some unconventional steps, but ultimately rewards you with a new world of information discovery.

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Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop.

• Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system
• Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors
• Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime
• Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access
• Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight
• Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity
• Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics
• Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content
• Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform
• Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation
• iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop
• Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls
• Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements
• New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents
• Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform
• Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends

Host: Mikah Sargent

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The Society for Information Display's annual Display Week highlights cutting-edge display technology. Scott Wilkinson spent a day there and reports on some of the amazing tech he saw on the show floor.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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