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Listener Lance Pelissier thinks that "smart TVs" are a waste of money if you have something like a Sony PlayStation or another online streaming source device, and he wonders if "dumb TVs" will make a comeback because they duplicate the functions of those external devices. Scott Wilkinson responds in no uncertain terms.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Meta pays up in a landmark teen safety settlement & establishes new online safety measures for teens, Raspberry Pi goes official on the cyberdeck craze, and looking at what Apple unveiled earlier this week & looking ahead to Apple's September event.

Meta settled a lawsuit with over 47 states and territories over harms to teens, agreeing to independently tested age verification, daily time limits, notification restrictions, and parental alerts on Instagram and Facebook.

Raspberry Pi is getting in on the cyberdeck craze as the company published an official cyberdeck tutorial with a parts list and build instructions.

And D. Griffin Jones joins the show to talk about Apple's updates to its Mac mini and Mac Studio, and what the expectations may be for its "Surprise and Shine" September event.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: D. Griffin Jones

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Curious how Clipchamp stacks up as a free editor in 2024? This episode puts the latest updates to the test, revealing real-world tips and time-saving tools you might have missed.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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You're missing out if you haven't explored Apple's accessibility menu. Mikah spotlights simple tweaks that solve real problems for everyone, not just those who need them. These are features you can toggle once, and love forever!

Reducing car sickness with Vehicle Motion Cues and customizable dots

Flash for Alerts: flash notifications with LED or screen for incoming calls and texts

Custom haptic vibrations for messages and contacts

Built-in white noise machine: Background Sounds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Music Haptics: feeling rhythms and beats through the Taptic Engine

Host: Mikah Sargent

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As iOS updates roll out new icons and smarter Siri voices, today's students are relying on apps that make studying more interactive, collaborative, and personal than ever! See how a fresh lineup of iOS and iPadOS apps could completely reshape your back-to-school routine.

Structured: Visual daily planner with focus and accessibility features

GoodNotes vs. Notability: Digital note-taking and annotation

Quizlet: Study aid, flashcard maker, and AI-powered practice tests

Otter: Group project meetings and lecture transcription made easy

Essayist: Academic writing and streamlined reference management

Duolingo: Gamified language learning for students (and Klingon fans)

Notes and organization skills as keys to academic success

News: iOS 27 updates, Siri voices, search improvements, better battery life

App Caps: Moonlitt and Sunlitt for moon and sun tracking, CGP Grey video picks

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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