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Apple Vision Pro owners experiencing passcode issues, Mozilla introduces privacy monitoring service, limitations of AI in student essays, challenges with chatbots and personalized writing style, concerns about standardized tests, frustrations of being locked out of Apple Vision Pro

Wireless charging standards explained, Amazon and Reach deal for customer data access, Oversight Board ruling on manipulated content, Apple's MagSafe chargers and the upcoming Qi two standard, Experiences in Iceland and Antarctica, Discussion on notifications and extended show announcement

Apple Vision Pro launch and reception, Meta's financial performance, Samsung Galaxy S 24 reviews, Amazon's earnings report, failed music licensing agreement between TikTok and UMG, speculations on Apple's categorization of Vision Pro, features and secrets of Vision Pro, mixed reception of Vision Pro

Exploring the Kids Online Safety Act and its contentious nature. Google's generative AI coming to Google Maps. Tim Cook's investment in Apple Vision Pro. Also, discussing government regulation of social media platforms and the challenges faced. Plus, the popularity of free ad-supported television and a political podcast.

Blizzard gets a new president, Johanna Faries. Scott explains what her appointment means in a newly merged Microsoft Activision Blizzard company. Plus Universal Music Group, says negotiations have broken down with TikTok over royalties. And US lawmakers grill social media CEOs over the use of their platforms for facilitating child sexual abuse online.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Netflix's pivot to traditional TV fare and Apple's Vision Pro headsets sales. Challenges faced by TikTok in separating US data from China. Windows update causing Microsoft Edge to take over Chrome tabs without consent. Controversies surrounding TikTok's impact and algorithm. Discussion on Apple Vision Pro, listener feedback, sponsor ads, and Netflix's shift towards popular content.

Discussion on the failed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon and its impact on the company. Exploring the growing popularity of home generators as a backup power source. Comparing portable generator options for outdoor use.

The podcast discusses the issue of explicit deep fake images and videos of Taylor Swift, the need for protections against deep fakes, and updates on Google's Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S24. The chapter also covers Apple's new policies, rumors about Nintendo's next console, and the impact of oil from skin on device cameras. It emphasizes the need for legislation to address deep fake concerns.

Tech needed for fulltime Van Life, Apple allows alternate app stores, Google's Lumiere AI video generator, FUBA's TV service, Microsoft's gaming division layoffs, TikTok usage study, importance of technology in van living, connectivity options while on the road, clean water and power for van life, unlocking new passions with van travel

Topics discussed include the controversy and popularity of the game Pow World, Apple's AI strategy, and Ring's policy changes. The hosts also touch on the significance of on-device experience and speculate on Apple's plans for WWDC.