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Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Google & Microsoft held developer keynotes the past few weeks, with Apple's WWDC conference happening soon. The growing crisis of AI-generated deepfakes in schools. And China's dominance in actuator manufacturing.

Abrar & Mikah chat about the stretch of major tech conferences with Google & Microsoft's tech conferences that happened in the past few weeks, as well as Apple's WWDC that is right around the corner.

Samantha Cole of 404 Media joins the show to talk about the disturbing rise of AI-generated deepfakes that are targeting students in schools and the ongoing challenges facing lawmakers, parents, and app stores in responding to the crisis.

And Mikah looks into America's growing actuator problem, with China dominating the market and the U.S. struggling to bring such a manufacturing capability back home.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guest: Samantha Cole

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Microsoft is overhauling the Windows Insider program, streamlining its confusing channels and finally letting you enable new features on demand. Find out why this long-awaited change could get veteran enthusiasts—and frustrated dropouts—back in the game.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Tired of Google's AI overviews? This episode breaks down your actual options for search alternatives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including tips most Apple fans have never tried. See just how easy it is to reclaim your Safari searches with an alternative engine and take back control on your Apple devices.

How to change Safari's search engine on iPhone

Limitations: can't remove Google everywhere, only in Safari

Search engine options: Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia explained

Private browsing: set different search engines for privacy

Tuning search suggestions and privacy settings in Safari

Changing your default browser for wider search control

Host: Mikah Sargent

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This month's featured home theater is astounding in its extensive planning and execution. Owner Robert Vanman went all out on an uncompromising 13.7.8 audio system and 194" screen in a room-within-a-room-within-a-room. Scott Wilkinson talks with Robert about his amazing theater.

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Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Robert Vanman

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With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS.

Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained

Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit

Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs

The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models

Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS

Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features

Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools

Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings

iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates

Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass"

Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested

Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude

News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations

App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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