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A compilation of podcasts from TWiT.tv host, Mikah Sargent. Subscribe to this feed to get access to all the TWiT.tv audio and video episodes featuring Mikah.

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In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Rosemary's question about what private browsing actually hides, from whom, and what it's really for.

Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode!

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Get the details from Mikah and Rosemary on which AI apps stand out for real-world tasks, where system integration blows open new possibilities, and why a truly local, on-device AI might finally justify the hype.

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Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show to talk about her review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Meta's smart glasses are slowly becoming a concern in the workplace, and Amazon is destroying rare books & utilizing them as AI training data.

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Confused by the Apple Watch's shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device's next overhaul.

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Griffin Jones
Griffin Jones from Extraordinary
Extra Ordinary / Apple Upgrade segment
Episode: Tech News Weekly 448: The Math Behind Apple Upgrade
Katie Collins
CNET journalist covering hardware and mobile
CNET
Episode: Tech News Weekly 446: Is OnePlus Really Gone for Good?
Julian Chokkattu
Staff writer at Wired, covering gadgets and wearables
Wired
Episode: Tech News Weekly 438: Gemini in Your Glasses: A First Look
Nicholas De Leon
Senior Electronics Reporter at Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Episode: This Week in Tech 1082: Hanging by a Thread
Sean Hollister
The Verge journalist
The Verge
Episode: Tech News Weekly 434: Is This Framework's Linux MacBook?
Rod Pyle
Editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine; host of This Week in Space
Ad Astra Magazine / This Week in Space
Episode: Tech News Weekly 432: How Wrong Are Google's AI Overviews?
Andre Sinclair
Home builder who built his own home theater
Independent contractor / home builder
Episode: iOS Today 796: Apps From Other Platforms
Andy Greenberg
Senior cybersecurity journalist at Wired
Wired
Episode: Tech News Weekly 429: DarkSword Puts Hundreds of Millions at Risk
Suzi Edwards-Alexander
Hiring for ThoughtWorks, software development industry expert
ThoughtWorks
Episode: Windows Weekly 973: Bob's Rumor Store

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Mikah Sargent
Primary host across multiple TWiT shows with a focus on consumer tech, Apple, and practical tech tips.

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Tech News Weekly 447: Google Says AI Isn't Taking Your Job
Q: What can individuals do to protect themselves given the OpenAI-Hugging Face breach?
Rotate access tokens, monitor for suspicious activity, and rely on vendors' remediation and disclosures while staying informed through trusted outlets like ZDNet and official advisories.
Tech News Weekly 447: Google Says AI Isn't Taking Your Job
Q: What do you think about the claim that AI usage is shallow across most occupations?
The guest and host imply that while broad adoption is limited, AI is increasingly used as a support tool in many roles, with certain occupations showing higher multimodal usage and collaboration potential.
Tech News Weekly 447: Google Says AI Isn't Taking Your Job
Q: Do you think we'd read the Google study differently if it came from Anthropic or OpenAI?
The hosts suggest that reader trust depends on perceived conflicts of interest; studies from a rival company might be viewed with more skepticism, while Google's vast data and stakes provide credibility but also potential bias.
Hands-On Tech 277: Battery Overcharging Myths
Q: Angela writes, hey, Mikah, settle a household argument for me. My laptop lives on my desk plugged into power 95 percent of the time. My husband insists I'm killing the battery and should let it drain regularly. Who's right? Does leaving a modern laptop plugged in all the time actually hurt anything? And are those battery charge limit settings I keep hearing about worth using?
You're mostly right to be comfortable with leaving it plugged in; modern laptops stop charging at full and run off the power adapter. Draining to 0% regularly is unnecessary and can actually harm lithium-ion batteries. The key risk is heat, especially at high charge levels, so aim for a safe window (roughly 20%–80%), enable an 80% limit when possible for desk-bound use, keep vents clear, and adapt charging when traveling. Many manufacturers already implement battery management, like optimized charging on Apple devices and vendor tools on Windows laptops.
Hands-On Tech 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking
Q: Denise, is my TV really tracking what's on my screen, and can I turn that off without breaking the TV?
Yes, the TV is tracking what's on screen via ACR, but you can turn off ACR and personalized ads by navigating to the privacy settings for your specific brand (e.g., Viewing Information Services on Samsung, Live Plus on LG, Use Info from TV Inputs on Roku, Ads sections on Google TV, and similar options on others). If you want maximum privacy, you can keep the TV offline and use an external streaming box instead.

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This show centers tech news and practical how-tos across consumer devices, with a steady focus on Apple ecosystems, AI advances, and privacy considerations. Episodes frequently pair in-depth analysis from seasoned tech journalists with hands-on, user-focused guidance—ranging from WWDC expectations and iMessage/iOS features to hardware recommendations and security practices. Notable strengths include well-curated guest insights from established outlets, thoughtful debates on on-device versus cloud AI, and a blend of practical tips, product context, and policy-leaning discussion that helps listeners evaluate how emerging tech might impact their businesses or daily workflows. A recurring pattern includes sponsor segments and audience Q&A that ... more

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