TikTok will be banned within the U.S. in nine months unless Bytedance divests, but now the government may be seeking to ban another popular Chinese product within the country. Why are a caller's photo uploads to Instagram failing? How can I get Siri to stop bringing up duplicate contacts when using it? Plus, Dick DeBartolo brings some exciting gadgets to the show, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Power photo assignment!

• Banning TikTok just puts a Band-Aid over social media's problems.
• Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night.
• A Chinese firm Is America's favorite drone maker. Except in Washington.
• With YouTube booming, podcast creators get camera-ready.
• What off-site backup options do Leo and Mikah like the most?
• Troubleshooting why a sound bar is no longer connecting to a caller's WiFi network automatically.
• Dick DeBartolo and the semi-smart lightbulb.
• Why are my photos failing to upload to Instagram?
• Is there an app that can allow me to send the same pre-recorded voicemail to those that I call?
• How can I get Siri to stop bringing up multiple instances of one contact when using the digital assistant?
• Is there a way to securely open JPGs within BItwarden without re-downloading it or opening the image externally?
• Why is my iPhone 11 unable to connect to my printer?
• Chris Marquardt and the Powerful assignment review.
• Why is the quality of my audio so poor when streaming through Xfinity?
• Is it time to upgrade my Intel iMac to the most recent Mac mini? Should I wait for Apple to refresh the Mac minis later this year?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Chris Marquardt

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Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission.

• Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children.
• Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment.
• TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package.
• John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world.
• Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices.
• Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants.
• Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns.
• Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings.
• Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot.
• Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods.
• Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout.
• A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support.
• Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication.

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Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys!

• Suno and Udio.
• Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album.
• My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue?
• Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update?
• Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles.
• How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs?
• Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network?
• Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods?
• How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself?
• What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers?
• After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email?
• How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else?
• Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore?
• I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue?
• What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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