Bookshop.org is now offering a Kindle alternative. How hackers are hijacking WordPress sets to put out malware. And how people are freaking out about DeepSeek since it made a huge splash this past week.

• Dan Moren is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Dan talks about how Bookshop.org is now selling e-books, but Dan has concerns about how this could present technological challenges with DRM and app store fees.
• Mikah shares how hackers are hijacking WordPress sites and using them to push out malware for both Windows and Mac machines.
• Mikah also talks about how DeepSeek has made a huge splash in the technology world since this past Sunday and what has happened with the technology community and AI as a whole.
• And Eric Migicovsky, founder of the smartwatch company Pebble, joins Mikah to talk about exciting news with Pebble.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Eric Migicovsky

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In this episode, Mikah Sargent walks through step-by-step instructions for turning off the new Apple Intelligence features that are enabled by default on iPhones, iPads, and Macs running the latest software. Disabling Apple Intelligence will turn off capabilities like enhanced writing tools, accessing ChatGPT via Siri, and more.

- Apple Intelligence is a set of AI features now enabled by default on iPhones, iPads and Macs running the latest software.
- Some users may want to disable Apple Intelligence and stick with standard device functionality
- On a Mac:
- Go to System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri
- Toggle off "Apple Intelligence"
- This will disable Apple Intelligence features and revert Siri to basic functionality
- On an iPhone or iPad:
- Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri
- Toggle off "Apple Intelligence"
- This disables enhanced features and changes "Talk and Type to Siri" option to just "Talk to Siri"
- Toggles off on-device AI models which frees up storage space
- Models can be re-downloaded by re-enabling Apple Intelligence in settings
- Typing to Siri can be enabled separately via accessibility settings when Apple Intelligence is off

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard check out the often-overlooked Tips app on Apple devices, showing how it can be a powerful tool for discovering features and learning device functionality. They explore how the app has evolved from basic instructions to become an essential resource for both new and experienced users, complete with interactive demos and deep links to settings.

• Get Started section contains essential setup checklists for new devices, covering Face ID, Apple account, iCloud backup, and emergency contacts
• Navigate Your iPhone feature provides interactive tutorials with animations for basic gestures and controls
• Practice mode lets users try gestures with real-time feedback and haptic responses
• What's New in iOS section highlights latest features and updates
• Genius Picks section showcases expert-curated tips, including lesser-known features like Vehicle Motion Cues for reducing motion sickness
• Complete user guides for iPhone, Apple Watch, HomePod, Apple TV, and AirPods
• Tips widget can be added to home screen and customized for different Focus modes
• Search function helps quickly find specific features or solutions
• Tips can be bookmarked and shared with others

Feedback

• Question about disabling CarPlay navigation prompts to home/work

Shortcuts Corner

• An explanation of how to customize the Apple Health data export based on specific health data types (steps, sleep, blood oxygen, etc.)

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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