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System Update

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Welcome to System Update where we (Jerry and Daniel) share our slightly humbled and completely biased thoughts on all things tech and tech adjacent. Listen in and agree (or disagree...if you must) with our perspectives in society's modern controversial technosphere.
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Chameleon: Dr. Miracle

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A wellness center some called Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and friendly, family-man persona. But beneath the serene surface, Miracle Ranch harbored a dark secret. The people who stayed there didn’t get better; they got worse. Through legal documents and candid interv ...
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An ongoing collection of every podcast that Jason Howell hosts or appears on within the TWiT network. If you want to be sure that you never miss any of Jason's appearances, subscribe to this one feed and worry no more.
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The FTC is making it easier for you to cancel your subscriptions. Apple is celebrating ten years of Apple Pay. Android 15 is rolling out now to Pixel devices. And Amazon announced new Kindle devices, set to be released at the end of October. Fresh off her appearance on This Week in Tech, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy celebrates the FTC's new rule, making…
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Campside was born to tell stories: big, surprising, original stories that can only originate from the beats of the world's best journalists. We’ve made dozens of hit podcasts and we’re now welcoming you inside the tent. In this episode, Campside Co-founder Josh Dean talks with The Michigan Plot co-hosts, Ken Bensinger and Jessica Garrison, about re…
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Campside was born to tell stories: big, surprising, original stories that can only originate from the beats of the world's best journalists. We’ve made dozens of hit podcasts and we’re now welcoming you inside the tent. In this episode, Campside Co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis and Larrison Campbell, the host of Doctor Miracle, talk about how popular…
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Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI. Dan Moren o…
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Years after the verdict of Dawn’s civil trial comes through, Robert Young is still on the expo circuit selling his miracle cure. Larrison heads to one of these expos to meet Young and has a chilling conversation. Dawn looks back on her past and wonders about the future — both for herself and her young son. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Mira…
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Existential thoughts about Apple services revenue. Intel announces two extra years of warranty amid chip crashing and instability issues — longer warranty applies to 13th- and 14th-Gen Core processors. Intel plans to lay off 15% of workforce -- at least 15,000 people. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Apple by nearly 50%. Amazon pai…
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After years of making money selling false promises, Robert Young is finally on trial. Dawn’s condition is worsening, but she’s still loyal to Young. That is, until something pushes her over the edge. As the cost of her misplaced loyalty becomes clear, can Dawn find a path to justice – and healing? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Miracle, ad-f…
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As tensions mount on the ranch, Robert Young starts lashing out at his inner circle, and employees who push back are dropping like flies. After a few too many patients turn up mysteriously at emergency rooms across Southern California, authorities start to take notice. On the ranch, Detective Jim Clark discovers surprising details about Young’s pas…
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Dawn Kali is so hopeful Dr. Young’s alkaline treatment will work that she starts ignoring signs that it isn’t. Meanwhile, some of the Miracle Ranch employees try to rein in Dr. Young’s worst impulses with little success, until one woman writes a letter that will change everything. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Dr. Miracle, ad-free, right now by…
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The Federal Trade Commission bans an app from being offered to minors. A beloved DVD rental service files for bankruptcy. An old website publication has been resurrected as an 'AI-zombified' website. And what Samsung announced at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event. Amanda Silberling joins Mikah this week on Tech News Weekly! Amanda talks about the FT…
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After accruing thousands of dollars in bounced check fees, Dr. Young agrees to hire June Asisi to do the Miracle Ranch bookkeeping. But June quickly realizes that cash flow issues are just the tip of the weirdness iceberg. Meanwhile, as Dawn Kali becomes more and more integrated into the Miracle Ranch family, she starts to notice red flags. Unlock …
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From his stunning avocado ranch in San Diego County, Dr. Robert Young devotes his life to spreading the word about the increasingly popular alkaline diet. Tony Robbins becomes a fan, and one of Dr. Young’s patients is featured on Oprah. Up in the Bay Area, a young mother of three, Dawn Kali, gets a diagnosis that leads her to Dr. Young’s ranch for …
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A wellness center some called Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and friendly, family-man persona. But beneath the serene surfa…
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In the fall of 2020, 14 men were arrested across three states in a series of FBI raids that shocked the nation. The government alleged that these men conspired to kidnap, and possibly even kill, the sitting governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. But is that really what happened? On season 7 of Chameleon, we’ll explore that notorious plot to kidnap…
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about Matter 1.3 being released by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mikah is excited by the new accessibility features Apple recently announced. What Google announced at its Google I/O 2024 event. And finally, OpenAI announces GPT-4o. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk…
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Jason Howell is filling in for Mikah Sargent as Mikah is out! Emily Dreibelbis chatted with one of the moderators of r/ChatGPT on Reddit. The Rabbit R1 AI companion device recently had its launch party, and first impressions are coming out for the wearable device. Meta opens its Quest Horizon OS to developers. And AI finally arrives in the Ray-Ban …
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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules TikTok 'ban' passes in the House again Senate reauthorizes FISA spy program, but not before its midnight expiration Surveillance Law Section 702 Keeps Us Safe Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2024 Americans' New TV Habit: Subscribe. Watch. Cancel. Repeat. How One Author Pushed the Lim…
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The men accused of conspiring to kidnap Governor Whitmer stand trial. Some face life in prison. Will they answer for the things they said? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at…
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Long before Dan Chappell joined the Wolverine Watchmen, the FBI was using informants to infiltrate groups and attempt the impossible: To stop acts of terror before they happen. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of eve…
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Watchmen members host a pot-fueled gun jamboree in the northern Michigan town of Luther. With Dan’s help, it’s time for them to stop talking and actually do something. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month …
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Storming the governor’s home by boat? A two-helicopter relay carried out by a guy who claims to be an ex-Navy Seal? An elected official set adrift on Lake Michigan? Dan works with Adam to mold a wad of dumb ideas into a real plan. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge ac…
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A secret meeting in the Vac-Shack basement leads to the somewhat reluctant union of Adam Fox and the Wolverine Watchmen. But can these guys put the bong down long enough to come up with a real plan? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories droppi…
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In the Spring of 2020, as COVID lockdowns hit the country, a family in South-Central Michigan formed a militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen. An Iraq War veteran joins and takes their skills to new heights. He also changes their lives forever. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge.…
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On October 7th, 2020, the FBI arrests 14 men in a three-state sweep. Their crime: conspiring to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. We take you back to where it all started: with an unlikely romance sparked in the basement of a vacuum cleaner store. Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: The Michigan Plot, ad-free, right now by subscribin…
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The continuing saga of the Series 9 & Ultra 2 Apple Watches continues as these watches with blood oxygen features are banned again as of January 18th. What were the smart home trends at CES 2024 this year? How big is the scale of surveillance for each Facebook user on Meta's social platform? And a surprise guest returns to today's Tech News Weekly …
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All About Android fans, listen up! If you were disappointed when the show went away, then you'll be happy to know that Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and Mishaal Rahman brought the AAA fun to a new home called Android Faithful. Each week, the AF crew discusses the latest news, hardware, and apps for the world's biggest mobile operating …
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A look back at some of our favorite interviews from the past year: Stu Tartarone, a veteran of AT&T, who helped develop the first cell phone network and make the first cell phone call back in 1983. Stephen Shankland of CNET talks about how 500+ cables that carry 400 terabits of data per second are running across our ocean floor. Joseph Cox of 404 M…
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Some college students are becoming subjected to tracking "opportunities" during their daily lives on campus. How Beeper Mini works in light of news that Beeper has brought iMessage to Android phones. And Apple has confirmed that governments are spying on people's phones through push notifications. Tara García Mathewson from The Markup joins the sho…
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Cybertruck is out, ChatGPT turns 1, Black Friday & Cyber Monday, NameDrop ChatGPT's 1st birthday and mainstream AI adoption Microsoft joins OpenAI's board as a non-voting observer Pika raises $55 million for AI video generation tool Amazon launches Q chatbot service for companies Concerns over Q hallucinating responses and leaking data Rethinking r…
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Amazon has entered the realm of companies offering their very own AI assistant that they've dubbed Amazon Q. How Gen Z is driving the adoption of Generative AI, in the U.K. at least. And starting December 1st, unused Gmail accounts may be permanently deleted if they have been inactive for at least two years. Amazon announced its own AI assistant ca…
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Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act Google DeepMind researchers use AI tool to find 2mn new materials Some Pixel 8 Pro displays have bumps under the glass Reflecting on 18 years at Google Google's new geothermal energy project is up and running AWS Unveils Next Generation AWS-Designed Chips Amazon Introduces Q, an A.I. Ch…
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Apple has reversed course and is adding RCS support to iMessage next year. What was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2023? And Common Sense Media has ratings for ten chatbots & AI services that parents should be cautious with when their kids interact with them. Breaking news Thursday morning as Apple has announced that they are adding RCS support to i…
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Discussion of upcoming Black Friday sales on Google Pixel phones and tablets Concerns with the Pixel tablet including laggy performance, inability to use independently from dock, and high pricing Leo shares his epiphany on the usefulness of AI for expert systems and personalized agents Demonstration of Leo's custom AI assistants for Lisp and Emacs …
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