Episode 406: Hacking Las Vegas

We've got plenty more to say about the products announced at Apple's event last week, especially Apple Watches and iPhones. Plus, most of the new Apple OSes have been released with great new features. Then there's plenty of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!

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Intro (00:00)

Followup:
- Apple Event Followup - The iPhone 15 is the most affordable iPhone since 2007 - Apple Watch Assistive Touch - AI Portrait Photos - Dynamic Island (03:50)
- New OS releases - 10 features of iOS17 (21:15)
- Threads blocks COVID-related searches amid spiking cases (27:35)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Speech to text for messages (31:40)

Just the headlines: (39:20)
- China’s Apple iPhone ban appears to be retaliation US says
- NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase
- Apple discontinues iTunes Movie Trailers app
- Meta’s Horizon Worlds avatars finally have legs
- Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
- The Pentagon has the worst IT helpdesk in the US govt
- Google Meet’s new AI will be able to go to meetings for you

Takes:
- Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa — with a lot of water (41:05)
- Mozilla patches Firefox, Thunderbird against zero-day exploited in attacks (45:40)
- Your Wyze webcam might have let other owners peek into your house (46:55)
- Las Vegas struggles to get back online after cyber attack (52:00)

Bonus Odd Take: AirPano - A virtual journey around the world (53:45)

Picks of the Week:

Dave: JOYROOM for Magsafe Car Mount Charger 15W, Car Mount for iPhone Wireless Fast Charging, Magnetic Car Phone Mount Holder for Magsafe Charger Vent Mount Fits iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus 14 13 12 MagSafe Case (56:55)

Nate: BTaT- Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1 Gallon Mason Jars Drink Dispenser, Gallon Cold Brew Coffee Maker, Iced Tea Maker, Cold Brew Coffee Carafe, Beverage Dispenser, Glass Dispenser (62:50)

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