Total Mikah (Audio)
Total Mikah (Audio)
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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.
iOS Today 538: Protect Your Privacy and Data Online
Mikah and Rosemary show you how to protect your data and maintain your privacy online. Protect Your Privacy and DataExpressVPN (TWiT Network Sponsor) Safari Private Browsing & Incognito Mode DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser 1Blocker: Privacy & Ad Blocker Hush Nag Blocker 1Password - Password Manager have i been pwned Sign in with Apple NewsMinnesota bill targets Apple and Google's smartphone app fees Tech Firms Train Voice Assistants to Understand Atypical Speech Apple celebrates Women's History Month and International Women's Day Listener feedbackOCR support for Notability Switching from LastPass to iCloud Keychain Following up on Private Browsing tabs in Safari App CapsRosemary's App Cap: Mission to Mars AR Mikah's App Cap: Survival Z Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to [email protected].
Feb 27, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Tech News Weekly 172: Net Neutrality Returns!
Facebook and Australia, Android vs iOS updates, Twitter's Super Follow. Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology Podcast talks about how Facebook and Australia have made amends in the News Feed dust-up. Karl Bode wrote for VICE about the changes that are imminent in the California courts to bring Net Neutrality back into the limelight. Jason and Mikah discuss some changes hitting Android and how updates differ between iOS and Android. Mikah details Twitter's breaking news of a paid subscription model for followers called Super Follow. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Kantrowitz and Karl Bode Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit hover.com/twit nureva.com/twit
Feb 26, 2021
1 hr 19 min
Smart Tech Today 67: Apple TV on Chromecast? We *Can* Even
Humidifier updates, Alexa COVID test search, Android car games Humidifier follow-up Apple launches a new AR app, 'For All Mankind: Time Capsule' Amazon Alexa can now tell you the nearest spot to get a Covid-19 test — here's how to use it Amazon will give you a $40 credit for trying its in-garage delivery service Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty Waze's ex-CEO says the app could have 'grown faster' without Google A new choice for parents of tweens and teens on YouTube Android updates TalkBack screen reader with new voice commands, language options Google Assistant lock screen commands add new cards Android Auto update includes car games and a split-screen function Spotify Free users can no longer cast audio to Google smart speakers, displays Apple TV App Now Available on Google's Latest Chromecast Device Picks of the week Matthew: How To Get The "Siri" Voice Effect On TikTok Mikah: Smart Sticky Note Printer Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/67 Sponsor: Gabi.com/STT
Feb 26, 2021
1 hr 20 min
iOS Today 537: Nudget: Spending Tracker
Mikah and Rosemary interview Nudget app developer Sawyer Blatz, discussing the app's design, inspiration, and what it's like to be featured in the App Store. News Apple Is Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones EU Antitrust VP Warns Apple to Give Equal Treatment to All Apps Amid Tracking Changes Apple cracks down on apps with 'irrationally high prices' as App Store scams are exposed iOS 14.5 adds over 200 new emoji to iPhone, including AirPods Max-inspired headphone design There's now a Microsoft Office app for your iPad Listener feedback Installing web browser extensions on iPad Closing tabs in a Private Browsing session in Safari for iPad Using Swift Playgrounds to learn how to code App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Kitty Letter Mikah's App Cap: Hush Nag Blocker Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Guest: Sawyer Blatz Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to [email protected]. Sponsor: Babbel.com code IOSTODAY
Feb 20, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Smart Tech Today 66: Put a Label on It
Fitbit Glucose Tracking, LAPD & Ring Cameras, Air Quality Automations, Label Makers Fitbit smartwatches and trackers are now sold at the Google Store Now Available: Track Your Blood Glucose Trends With Ease in the Fitbit App Now Amazon is coming for Kickstarter with an Alexa-focused Build It program Los Angeles police used Amazon Ring footage to investigate police brutality protests Apple Maps adding new Waze-like features for speed traps, accidents, and other road hazards Google Maps now lets you pay for parking and travel tickets inside the app Android Auto gets useful Google Assistant shortcuts Picks of the week Matthew: SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher Mikah: Dymo LM210D Desktop Kit Case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/66 Sponsors: sandisk.com/smart itpro.tv/smart use code SMART30
Feb 18, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Tech News Weekly 171: Supermicro Returns!
Bloomberg doubles down on its Supermicro supply chain attack story, Epic Games files an antitrust complaint against Apple in the EU, and all this pandemic screen time is affecting us. First, computer security technologist Bruce Schneier joins Tech News Weekly to talk about Bloomberg's new report regarding supply chain attacks. Back in 2018, the outlet claimed major tech companies had servers compromised by surveillance devices — now it's doubling down. Then, Rene Ritchie provides an update on the Epic Games vs. Apple saga. After attempting to introduce some legislation at the state level in the United States, the company has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple in the EU. Then, Debugger's Angela Lashbrook stops by to explain some of the ways our increased screen time is affecting us during the pandemic. Lashbrook also shares some advice on ways to mitigate those effects and what we can expect when things "return to normal." Lastly, Jason shares his excitement and lack thereof about the updates coming to the Oculus Quest 2 and Mikah talks about Facebook and Google's handling of new legislation in Australia. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Bruce Schneier, Rene Ritchie, and Angela Lashbrook Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1 conga.com/twit itpro.tv/tnw promo code TNW30
Feb 18, 2021
1 hr 17 min
iOS Today 536: Great Puzzle Apps for iOS
Mikah and special guest Dan Moren share some of their favorite puzzle apps for iOS. Puzzle apps The Room: Old Sins Monument Valley 2 Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Get aCC_e55 Blackbox Samsara Room News Apple urged to 'improve the validity' of its app privacy labels by the US House Committee Apple's App Store is hosting multimillion-dollar scams, says this iOS developer Apple.com adds dedicated Activation Lock webpage with a new self-serve tool Listener feedback Follow up regarding volume control of non-Apple Bluetooth headphones Follow up regarding battery problems with Apple's AirPods Max A question about disabling voicemail transcription on iOS App Caps Dan Moren's App Cap: Prompt 2 Mikah's App Cap: Pins for Pinboard Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to [email protected]. Sponsors: Gabi.com/IOSTODAY sandisk.com/ios expressvpn.com/iostoday
Feb 13, 2021
1 hr 42 min
Smart Tech Today 65: Alexa Shares Songs
Share songs with Echo, predict COVID with Apple Watch, improve your smart lighting How to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Amazon's Super Bowl ad stars Michael B. Jordan as Alexa Alexa can share songs to your friends' Echo devices Amazon Updates Alexa App For iOS To Support Light/Dark Mode Switching, Dynamic Type Features Mount Sinai study finds Apple Watch can predict COVID-19 diagnosis up to a week before testing HomeKit power user app 'Home+ 5' welcomes automation folders, backups, and a friendly design Nanoleaf Essentials update adds HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and Color Scenes Abode HomeKit security system app adds iOS widgets, Shortcuts support in the latest update Matthew Cassinelli's Shortcuts Toolkits Friend of the Podcast TWiT Smart Tech Today Picks of the week Matthew: Frame.io Announces Camera to Cloud Workflows Mikah: ZenHome LCD Writing Tablet Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/65 Sponsor: Gabi.com/STT
Feb 12, 2021
1 hr 32 min
Tech News Weekly 170: PS5 Scalpers Are People Too
Florida water hackers, "I'm not a cat" filter, Slack for Android security. A water treatment plant in Florida was hacked and was nearly poisoned as a result. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai from VICE has the details. Janhoi McGregor from Forbes talked to PlayStation 5 scalpers to understand their bot systems and found out that they feel misunderstood. A lawyer went viral when his courtroom Zoom video placed a kitten in his place. Thomas Smith from Debugger found out how he did it. Android users of Slack might want to change their password after login credentials were stored in plain text on device. A Beverly Hills Cop played a popular Sublime song when he knew he was being live-streamed by a civilian. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Janhoi McGregor, and Thomas Smith Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsors: udacity.com/twit coupon code TWiT business.eset.com/twit
Feb 11, 2021
1 hr 8 min
iOS Today 535: Great Apps for iPad
Rosemary and Mikah explore apps that help you create, organize, and edit documents on iOS. On this week's iOS Today: iPad apps: Paper, Notability, Swift Playgrounds, Tayasui Sketches, Pixelmator Photo, Home+ 4 News: An update to iOS 14 will mean you can unlock your Face-ID-enabled iPhone with your Apple Watch while you're wearing a mask. Apple is rumored to be working on a mixed-reality headset. Rosemary and Mikah show you how to tune in to Super Bowl LV. Listener feedback: Requesting an episode focused on Siri Shortcuts. Switching default audio output on an iPhone when a specific app is launched. A suggestion for troubleshooting HomePod Stereo Pair issues. Finding a dash mount car charger that supports MagSafe. Rosemary's App Cap: FlipKit Mikah's App Cap: The Recount Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to [email protected]. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30
Feb 6, 2021
1 hr 49 min