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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Leo Laporte

Reviews, Technology, Product Reviews, Tech, Gadgets, Twit

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2024

⏱️ 135 minutes

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Summary

Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.

  • FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.
  • Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.
  • This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.
  • Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.
  • Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.
  • Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.
  • Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ displays that are showing up in newer Cadillac vehicles and how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.
  • Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.
  • Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?
  • Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.
  • Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.
  • Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.
  • Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.
  • Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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0:00.0

Well, hey hey, it's time for as the tech guys. I'm Leo Lepore coming up our car guy Sammables,

0:04.5

Samid. We'll explain how complicated that car computer is.

0:08.0

And I am Micah Sergeant and we talk to one listener who wants to know, is it time to upgrade to a new Mac or can I just

0:15.0

replace the battery of the one I have and then how to get all the speakers in

0:19.6

your house to play the same thing at the same time.

0:24.0

That's the tick, guys, is coming up next.

0:26.0

Podcasts you love.

0:30.0

From people you trust.

0:32.0

This is Twit.

0:35.0

This is Ask the Tech Guys with Micah Sergeant and Leo Le Port.

0:40.0

Episode 2033, recorded Sunday, July 14, 2024, a week back.

0:47.0

Well, hey, hey, how are you today?

0:51.0

It's time for us, the tech guys.

0:53.7

That is tech guy number one, Micas Sergeant.

0:56.2

And there is tech guy number two, Leo Lepore.

1:00.1

On your right.

1:01.4

And today we talk tech, answer your questions. What else are we doing?

1:05.3

We do a song and dance. We do, we would, the old soft shoe. We talk about news.

1:12.0

News. And we... and Sam a bull salmon will talk about cars in a 40 minutes

1:18.9

We talk about news and make sure you don't snooze

1:23.0

FCC FTC, Federal Trade Commission.

1:26.0

I've heard of them.

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