Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones. And Microsoft released the earliest known DOS source code to the public!<ul> 
<li>Jacob just returned from covering the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial in person! He shared his experience getting inside the courthouse to cover the trial and shares firsthand observations from the courtroom.</li> 
<li>Patrick Holland of CNET stops by to talk about the new Razr foldable phones, his first impressions with the devices, and laments the price hikes with the phones.</li> 
<li>And Mikah shares how Microsoft has released the earliest known DOS source code on GitHub - a collection of 870+ pages of dot matrix-printed assembler listings from the early 1980's!</li></ul> 
Hosts: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byjacobward.bsky.social" target="_blank">Jacob Ward</a> 
Guest: <a href="https://www.cnet.com/profiles/trickholland/" target="_blank">Patrick Holland</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones. And Microsoft released the earliest known DOS source code to the public!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Jacob just returned from covering the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial in person! He shared his experience getting inside the courthouse to cover the trial and shares firsthand observations from the courtroom.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Patrick Holland of CNET stops by to talk about the new Razr foldable phones, his first impressions with the devices, and laments the price hikes with the phones.&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;And Mikah shares how Microsoft has released the earliest known DOS source code on GitHub - a collection of 870+ pages of dot matrix-printed assembler listings from the early 1980's!&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://bsky.app/profile/byjacobward.bsky.social" target="_blank"&gt;Jacob Ward&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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Tech Leaders Facing Off in Court

Tech News Weekly 435: Inside the Musk-Altman Trial With Jacob Ward

With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable.<ul> 
<li>Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide</li> 
<li>Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies</li> 
<li>Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity</li> 
<li>Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables</li> 
<li>App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable.</li></ul> 
Hosts: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard">Rosemary Orchard</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable.&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://twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard"&gt;Rosemary Orchard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Contact &lt;em&gt;iOS Today&lt;/em&gt; at &lt;a href="mailto:iOSToday@twit.tv"&gt;iOSToday@twit.tv&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; 
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Celebrating 800 Episodes With iOS Essentials!

iOS Today 800: Our Top Favorites

Despite Microsoft's promises, real Windows 11 annoyances like forced telemetry, aggressive Edge defaults, and stubborn online account requirements remain unaddressed. Paul Thurrott calls out what isn't changing and why power users should care. 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/paul-thurrott">Paul Thurrott</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Despite Microsoft's promises, real Windows 11 annoyances like forced telemetry, aggressive Edge defaults, and stubborn online account requirements remain unaddressed. Paul Thurrott calls out what isn't changing and why power users should care.&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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Forced Telemetry, Edge, and More

Hands-On Windows 187: What Microsoft Isn't Fixing in Windows 11

Sign in with Apple feels effortless, but is that convenience worth putting all your digital eggs in one basket? Get the practical advice you need to balance seamless logins with long-term account access.<ul> 
<li>How Sign In With Apple works across devices and platforms</li> 
<li>Demonstrating account creation and login using Hide My Email</li> 
<li>Managing, editing, and removing Sign In With Apple logins</li> 
<li>Risks of account loss if Apple ID becomes unavailable</li> 
<li>Tips for safely using Sign In With Apple for critical accounts</li> 
<li>Benefits and limitations of federated logins like Apple, Google, Facebook</li> 
<li>Key privacy advantages: no tracking, Hide My Email, and two-factor authentication</li> 
<li>Recommended management routines and account recovery precautions</li></ul> 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Sign in with Apple feels effortless, but is that convenience worth putting all your digital eggs in one basket? Get the practical advice you need to balance seamless logins with long-term account access.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;How Sign In With Apple works across devices and platforms&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Demonstrating account creation and login using Hide My Email&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Managing, editing, and removing Sign In With Apple logins&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Risks of account loss if Apple ID becomes unavailable&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Tips for safely using Sign In With Apple for critical accounts&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Benefits and limitations of federated logins like Apple, Google, Facebook&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Key privacy advantages: no tracking, Hide My Email, and two-factor authentication&lt;/li&gt; 
&lt;li&gt;Recommended management routines and account recovery precautions&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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Rethinking Your Authentication Strategy

Hands-On Apple 229: Sign in with Apple: Pros & Cons

Rajesh Goel is buying a new house, and the builder offers only one option for installing speakers in his media room. That option does not include Atmos. What's the best way to add overhead sound? 
Host: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson">Scott Wilkinson</a> 
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&lt;p&gt;Rajesh Goel is buying a new house, and the builder offers only one option for installing speakers in his media room. That option does not include Atmos. What's the best way to add overhead sound?&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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Optimizing for Movie Night!

Home Theater Geeks 529: How to Add Atmos to In-Ceiling Speaker System

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