A Waymo robotaxi got stuck in a unique space. A rebooted digg.com launches an early-access community. How Apple fumbled the AI makeover of Siri. Samsung is finally releasing its Ballie device later this summer, which was initially unveiled back in 2020.

• Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch is here this week! Amanda talks about a Waymo robotaxi that got trapped in a Chick-fil-A drive-through after dropping off a passenger at the fast-food restaurant.
• Mikah Sargent talks about the rebooted digg.com website launching an early-access community with a $5 fee that gives early adopters insight into the website's rebuilding and other perks.
• Mikah also talks about a great report from Wayne Ma of The Information about Apple's fumble with Siri's AI makeover.
• And Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge stops by to talk about Samsung's Ballie, which is finally getting a release later this summer after being announced back in 2020.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

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Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a comprehensive tour of the latest Control Center updates in iOS 18.4, demonstrating new features and reminding users of existing functionality they might have overlooked. Check out how Apple has enhanced this essential interface with ambient music options and expanded Apple Intelligence controls.

Navigation and customization - Learn how to switch between different Control Center categories by swiping up and down, including Favorites, additional controls, media controls, Home controls, and connectivity options.

Resizing controls - Controls with a "macaroni noodle" in the corner can be resized by tapping, holding, and dragging to make them larger or smaller based on user preference.
Adding new controls - Mikah demonstrates how to add controls by tapping "Add a Control," which suggests options based on what might be useful for the user.

Ambient music feature - A new addition in iOS 18.4 that allows users to quickly play background music from categories like Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Well-being directly from Control Center.

Apple Intelligence and Siri updates - New control options including "Talk to Siri" (to switch between voice and typing) and "Visual Intelligence" for iPhone 16, 15 Pro, and 16E models.

App shortcuts integration - Third-party developers can now add shortcuts to Control Center, like "Analyze photo with Claude," Instagram capture, and Snapchat options.

App-specific categories - Apps can create their own categories in Control Center, with examples from Carrot, ChatGPT, Controller, Documents, DuckDuckGo, and many others.

Print Center tool - Mikah highlights the often-overlooked Print Center utility that allows users to check the status of AirPrint jobs.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Find out how technology can revolutionize your cooking experience as Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore smart cooking thermometers, recipe management apps, and clever kitchen timers in this food-focused episode of iOS Today.

• Smart Meat Thermometers - Rosemary shares her experience with the TempSpike by ThermoPro, featuring dual probes, WiFi connectivity, and a convenient display that shows cooking temperatures without needing to check your phone.
• Meter Plus Thermometer - A Bluetooth-enabled alternative to TempSpike that helps monitor meat temperatures, though Rosemary notes its Bluetooth range isn't as reliable.
• Crouton Recipe App - A comprehensive recipe management app with meal planning features, weather integration, hands-free cooking mode (using winks and mouth gestures), and smart device integration.
• Kitchen Timers with HomePod - Using HomePods to set multiple named timers for cooking, and how to check your active timers through the Home app when you're away from your kitchen.

News

• iOS 18.4 Update - Apple released iOS 18.4 with several new features including Priority Notifications, a new "Sketch" style in Image Playground, and the Apple Vision Pro companion app.
• Apple News+ Recipes - The update adds curated recipes with a special catalog and cooking mode.
• Matter-Compatible Robot Vacuums - HomeKit now supports Matter-enabled robot vacuums from brands like Roborock, Ecovacs, and SwitchBot.
• New Emoji - iOS 18.4 introduces new emoji including face with bags under eyes, root vegetable, fingerprint, harp, leafless tree, purple splatter, and shovel.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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