If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin. 
 
Headlines:<ul> 
<li>Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Premieres to Mixed Reviews</li> 
<li>Alien Lore and the Evolution of Sci-Fi Tropes</li> 
<li>Comparing Modern and Classic Alien Invasion Films</li> 
<li>NASA's NIAC Program and Cutting-Edge Space Concepts</li> 
<li>UFO Conspiracies and Cultural Obsessions</li></ul> 
Main Topic: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and the Alien Narrative<ul> 
<li>Film critiques: Plot, character arcs, and visual effects</li> 
<li>Overused tropes in government conspiracy stories</li> 
<li>Modern alien movies compared to classics like Independence Day and Close Encounters</li> 
<li>Recurring alien mythologies and sci-fi's role in cultural reflection</li> 
<li>Exploration of why UFO conspiracy theories persist</li> 
<li>Insights from David Brin on skepticism, evidence, and hidden truths</li> 
<li>Connections drawn between UFO lore and folklore about elves and fairies</li> 
<li>Examination of AI's parallels to alien encounters, danger, and self-accountability</li></ul> 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/rod-pyle">Rod Pyle</a> 
Co-Host: <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/user/susan-karlin" target="_blank">Susan Karlin</a> 
Guest: <a href="https://www.davidbrin.com/" target="_blank">Dr. David Brin</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin.&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt; 
Headlines:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Premieres to Mixed Reviews&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Alien Lore and the Evolution of Sci-Fi Tropes&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Comparing Modern and Classic Alien Invasion Films&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;NASA's NIAC Program and Cutting-Edge Space Concepts&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;UFO Conspiracies and Cultural Obsessions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Main Topic: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and the Alien Narrative&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Film critiques: Plot, character arcs, and visual effects&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Overused tropes in government conspiracy stories&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Modern alien movies compared to classics like Independence Day and Close Encounters&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Recurring alien mythologies and sci-fi's role in cultural reflection&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Exploration of why UFO conspiracy theories persist&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Insights from David Brin on skepticism, evidence, and hidden truths&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Connections drawn between UFO lore and folklore about elves and fairies&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Examination of AI's parallels to alien encounters, danger, and self-accountability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://twit.tv/people/rod-pyle"&gt;Rod Pyle&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-Host:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/user/susan-karlin" target="_blank"&gt;Susan Karlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.davidbrin.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Dr. David Brin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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With Dr. David Brin

This Week in Space 215: Disclosure Day

Dan Moren of Six Colors is in this week for Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent. Apple will likely raise the prices of its products in the future. Roku is being bought by Fox. Android 17 arrives for your smartphone! And could your devices come pre-installed with backdoor software?<ul> 
<li>Dan talks about an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Wall Street Journal and how it's unavoidable that the company will have to raise the price on its devices in the future due to memory chip costs fueled by AI demand.</li> 
<li>Mikah laments the potential acquisition of Roku by Fox in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal.</li> 
<li>Patrick Holland of CNET joins the show to talk about Android 17 and the new features within the operating system.</li> 
<li>And Mikah shares an investigation by the Wall Street Journal on how many cheap smart home devices have been secretly hijacked by a Chinese company to create a massive residential proxy network used by state-backed hackers from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.</li></ul> 
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&lt;p&gt;Dan Moren of Six Colors is in this week for Tech News Weekly with Mikah Sargent. Apple will likely raise the prices of its products in the future. Roku is being bought by Fox. Android 17 arrives for your smartphone! And could your devices come pre-installed with backdoor software?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Dan talks about an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Wall Street Journal and how it's unavoidable that the company will have to raise the price on its devices in the future due to memory chip costs fueled by AI demand.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Mikah laments the potential acquisition of Roku by Fox in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Patrick Holland of CNET joins the show to talk about Android 17 and the new features within the operating system.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;And Mikah shares an investigation by the Wall Street Journal on how many cheap smart home devices have been secretly hijacked by a Chinese company to create a massive residential proxy network used by state-backed hackers from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hosts:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent"&gt;Mikah Sargent&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://dmoren.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Dan Moren&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.cnet.com/profiles/trickholland/" target="_blank"&gt;Patrick Holland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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What's New in Android 17

Tech News Weekly 442: Android 17's Best New Features, Explained

Xbox Mode is finally rolling out to Windows 11, giving your PC a full-screen, controller-focused gaming experience that feels more like a console than ever. Dive into how this long-awaited feature changes the way you play and manage games on your desktop. 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Xbox Mode is finally rolling out to Windows 11, giving your PC a full-screen, controller-focused gaming experience that feels more like a console than ever. Dive into how this long-awaited feature changes the way you play and manage games on your desktop.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott"&gt;Paul Thurrott&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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More Than Game Mode

Hands-On Windows 194: Xbox Mode Arrives on Windows 11

Are you overlooking a classic built into every Mac? Mikah Sargent challenges you to give Stickies a week and find out if it deserves a permanent spot on your desktop.<ul> 
<li>Fast, frictionless note taking without accounts or setup</li> 
<li>Formatting features: fonts, colors, graphics, and text enhancements</li> 
<li>Color-coded Stickies for easy organization and quick reference</li> 
<li>Advanced options: floating notes, translucency, keyboard shortcuts</li> 
<li>Stickies' limitations: local-only, no device syncing or security features</li></ul> 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Are you overlooking a classic built into every Mac? Mikah Sargent challenges you to give Stickies a week and find out if it deserves a permanent spot on your desktop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Fast, frictionless note taking without accounts or setup&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Formatting features: fonts, colors, graphics, and text enhancements&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Color-coded Stickies for easy organization and quick reference&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Advanced options: floating notes, translucency, keyboard shortcuts&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Stickies' limitations: local-only, no device syncing or security features&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent"&gt;Mikah Sargent&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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The Classic Note App You Forgot You Had

Hands-On Apple 236: macOS Stickies

In episode 531, Scott Wilkinson answered a listener question about adding a center-channel speaker, but he discovered several other things that needed to be changed in order to get the most out of the system. However, the limitations on the listener's space were frustrating. Since then, another listener offered some additional thoughts, which warrant an update to Scott's original response. 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson">Scott Wilkinson</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;In episode 531, Scott Wilkinson answered a listener question about adding a center-channel speaker, but he discovered several other things that needed to be changed in order to get the most out of the system. However, the limitations on the listener's space were frustrating. Since then, another listener offered some additional thoughts, which warrant an update to Scott's original response.&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson"&gt;Scott Wilkinson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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Supplemental Sound Solutions for an Open Space

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