Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! A Stanford graduate built a matchmaking algorithm that's sweeping across the Stanford campus. Is social media "clinically addictive"? Discord announced an age-verification process that sparked privacy concerns among users. And the Virtual Boy is back?

• Amanda talks about an AI-powered dating app that was developed by a Stanford graduate and how dating for young adults is becoming more driven by tech.
• Mikah talks about the social media addiction trial and comments made by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri.
• Emma Roth of The Verge joins the show to talk about Discord's age verification mandate that has sparked huge user privacy concerns, especially following a data breach the company suffered last year.
• And Scott Stein of CNET stops by to share his thoughts and time with Nintendo's revival of Virtual Boy as a replica accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guests: Emma Roth and Scott Stein

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The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think.

• Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required
• How to prepare your devices and household for the update
• Steps to manually update the Apple Home system
• Overview of post-update Home app features and settings
• Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more
• Matter accessories and updated connected services explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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If you thought Safari extensions were just for desktop power users, this episode demonstrates the game-changing tools and side hustles available right on your iPhone!

• Managing Safari extensions on iOS: Settings, permissions, and cross-device syncing
• Efficiently disabling and enabling Safari extensions using the webpage menu
• Privacy concerns when installing Safari extensions and reviewing permissions
• Favorite Safari extensions: Wipr 2 for ad blocking
• Noir extension for customizable dark mode and theme creation in Safari
• StopTheMadness Pro fixes annoying web behaviors and context menu issues
• Keyword Search adds custom search shortcuts for Amazon, Apple Support, Google Drive
• Amplosion redirects Google AMP pages to original sources; Achoo inspects page HTML
• Pipifier makes web video picture-in-picture; reliability compared to other solutions
• App Caps: Picks include Xteink X4 e-ink reader and Fullscreen Clock for timers

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and can be automated as well.

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Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar has her hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone! More people are pirating TV through rogue streaming boxes. The newest social media platform has launched, but it's only for AI bots. And Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented the FBI from accessing a reporter's iPhone.

• Abrar got her hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone and shares her initial thoughts on the device so far.
• Mikah talks about how more people are straying away from streaming services and looking towards streaming boxes that allow one to access pirated content that mirrors live TV.
• Mikah and Abrar chat about Moltbook, a new social media platform that is just for AI bots.
• And Mikah shares how Apple's Lockdown Mode helped a Washington Post reporter stop the FBI from accessing their seized iPhone.

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Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins.

• How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad
• Using gestures for multitasking and productivity
• Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher
• Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots
• Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup
• Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes

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Apple had a very strong Q1 2026, thanks to iPhone 17 sales. Apple acquires an AI company, its second-largest acquisition behind Beats by Dre. An Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $ 2.75 million. And new tech spec leaks of Apple's potential iPhone Fold hit the web!

• Apple's record quarter: Is this what a hit iPhone looks like?.
• Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world.
• Apple's historic quarter doesn't change the need for AI reckoning.
• Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online, removes preconfigured options.
• Apple's second biggest acquisition ever is an AI company that listens to 'silent speech'.
• Apple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camera app isn't going anywhere.
• Apple to soon take up to 30% cut from all Patreon creators in iOS app.
• Apple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations.
• Continuity Camera lands Apple in legal trouble for 'Sherlocking' Camo.
• Apple-1 computer prototype board #0 sold for $2.75M.
• Very first Apple check & early Apple-1 motherboard sold for $5 million combined.
• New iPhone Fold specs revealed, including design, cameras, more.
• Report: Apple 'exploring' clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model.
• New MacBook Pro release date: Here's when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debut.
• Agentic coding comes to Xcode.
• Auto-resizing columns in Finder.
• iOS 26's Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache.
• Apple Maps gets a 'Drops of God' wine guide curated by actor Tomohisa Yamashita.
• Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature.
• Today's Apple TV press day.
• New 'Humans of Apple TV' video debuts, watch it here.
• Apple TV launches F1 programming in app ahead of season kickoff.
• Two years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision Pro.
• More Accessibility for Winter Olympics.

Picks of the Week

• Shelly's Pick: Transit App
• Leo's Picks: AppleUnsold and Bugs Apple Loves
• Andy's Pick: ReelGood
• Mikah's Pick: Picky Pad

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Guests: Shelly Brisbin and Mikah Sargent

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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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