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This week we're jumping into the space headlines for the past few weeks. It's been busy, and some exciting things are happening! A couple of companies are moving into the space solar power arena--something we've long advocated--and that's welcome progress. Starship is set to fly Starship test number 13, and a lot is riding on this--the system is overdue for some proof of concept to keep up with NASA's HLS contract. An exoplanet spotted a decade ago has shown signs of a potentially habitable atmosphere; there are landslides--big ones--on Pluto, and evidence of "space candy" sugars in an interstellar cloud are in the news. Finally, SpaceX is doubling down on their big defense contracts with a well-funded US Space Force. Join us for all the latest!



Headlines:

SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Launch Aborted Due to Engine Issue

Meteorite Crashes Into New Jersey, Preserved Sample Fuels Origins of Life Research

Discovery of Atmosphere Around Habitable-Zone Exoplanet LHS 1140 b

NASA Moon Tree Planted After Artemis 1 Mission

Reflect Orbital to Launch Mirrors in Space, Sparking Astronomer Backlash

Landslides Found on Pluto Could Bury Entire Cities

Rare Sugar Found in Interstellar Cloud Hints at Building Blocks of Life

SpaceX's Growing Military Launch Contracts and Pentagon Ties

Space Development Agency's Expanding Satellite Constellation for Space Force

Starship's Dual Focus: NASA Moon Landings vs. Mars and Satellite Deployment

Artemis 3 Updates: New Renderings, Docking Plans, and Starlink HD Laser Payloads

Defense Innovation Unit's Push for Space-Based Power Beaming Technology

Pulse Space and Laser-Based Satellite Power and Communication

New Satellite Concept to Detect Nuclear Devices in Orbit Amid Global Security Concerns

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins the show this week! Is Google's AI Search failing kids? OpenAI could be releasing its first device: a proactive AI-smart speaker. OnePlus is exiting the US & European market. And Microsoft's Comic Chat is now open source.

Common Sense Media finds Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode miss warning signs like suicidal ideation and validate disordered eating, especially concerning.

Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is building a screen-free, proactive smart speaker for the home.

Katie Collins from CNET joins the show to talk about OnePlus's withdrawal from the US & European market.

And Microsoft releases the code for its iconic mid-90s comic-strip IRC client (birthplace of Comic Sans) on GitHub.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Katie Collins

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Windows 11 widgets finally get a streamlined redesign that ditches the frustrating news feeds and random notifications, making them genuinely useful for the first time. Find out how the new setup quietly transforms your desktop experience.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Ready to install the iOS 27 public beta? Skip common mistakes and learn Mikah's straightforward method for filing some reports that may actually get results.

Back up devices and expectations for public beta testers

Step-by-step guide to enrolling in Apple's public beta program

Understanding your role and responsibilities as a beta tester

The importance of submitting clear, actionable feedback to Apple

How to use the Feedback app and provide diagnostic data

Attaching screenshots and recordings to feedback for clarity

When to refile persistent bugs and avoid reporting third-party app issues

Host: Mikah Sargent

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If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation.

Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential

Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel

Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization

Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning

Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations

Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty

Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation

Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts

Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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