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Apple recently unveiled its Apple HomeView, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy got a first-hand look at Apple's foray into the smart home market! Apple also unveiled its Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. And some US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI.

Jennifer shares her hands-on impressions of Apple's HomeView, the company's first smart display that she describes as a cross between a HomePod mini and a giant Apple Watch. She also talks about how the device uses Siri AI and facial recognition to show different calendars and messages for different users.

Also, Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4k at a $299 price point, and a new lineup of what they call the Apple Home Collection of LG and Schneider smart home accessories as part of its Smart Home lineup.

And Mikah talks about how eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, claiming that ChatGPT was built to be easily agreeable and to feign human compassion in ways that can harm users.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

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What happens when AI stops talking and starts doing? Mikah Sargent puts Meta's Muse agent to work on simple jobs, hard ones, and a couple of weird ones: a weekly news brief, a day trip, a shopping cart that stops for his approval, a web page it builds itself, and a podcast about whether a hot dog is a sandwich. Along the way, he explains what makes an agent different from a chatbot, what Muse can and can't touch, and the settings to check before you hand any AI the keys.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Apple finally steps into the smart home display race with HomeView, shakes up its HomeKit lineup, and partners with major brands for "second-party" devices. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down what these big changes mean for everyday users and power tinkerers alike.

Apple debuts major Home app updates in iOS 27

HomeKit Secure Video gets AI-powered descriptions, smarter notifications, and search

New HomeKit features: Thread, Matter support, energy monitoring, 4K streaming

Apple reveals HomeView: smart display for the home with speaker or wall-mount options

HomeView's features, FaceTime, and multi-user support

Apple TV 4K updated with better Siri AI, microphones, and Find My remote

Four-speaker HomePod/HomePod mini surround sound with latest Apple TV

HomePod mini 2 announced: new sounds, color-matched features, and Siri AI caveats

Apple's "second-party" Home accessories line launches with LG, Schneider Electric

Overview of new cameras, video doorbell, floodlight, thermostat, and smart lock

Matter support in Apple Home devices: features, pitfalls, and real-world advice

Shortcuts Corner: Advanced HomeKit automations, weather integration, and triggers

App Caps: HomePass for HomeKit and Signals for HomeKit automate and simplify smart homes

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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What happens when the original creator of Task Manager decides to outdo Microsoft at its own game? Discover TMOG, a feature-packed, cross-platform tool built by Dave Plummer that transforms how you monitor and manage your system.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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A YouTube channel called Gamers Nexus recently took a deep dive into how much data LG collects from its TVs about your viewing habits and even ambient conversations in the room. This has sparked a fierce debate about privacy and exactly how LG and other TV and so-called "smart" device manufacturers use the data they collect. Scott Wilkinson talks about the issue and the best ways for you to limit the amount of data that corporations collect from you.

Gamers Nexus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IFVTcM28KA

Gamers Nexus Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToP9xfLDSME

Caleb's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnwRj5lx9w

PCMag article: https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-hidden-setting-watching-everything-how-to-stop

ZDNET article: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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