WW 1001: Corporate Surveillance With Watercolors - Out-of-Band Updates & the New Normal for Windows
Summary
Paul Theriot and Richard Campbell discuss Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday, which required an immediate out-of-band fix due to regressions, likely stemming from AI-driven code analysis. They explore the enterprise challenges of managing these rapid updates and the deprecation of WSUS. The episode also covers new Windows Insider builds, including a controversial update to the Copilot key remapping options and Wi-Fi support in the recovery environment. Finally, they review the release of the Gemini app for Windows, the rise of agentic AI tools like MetaMuse, and the latest Adobe Photoshop an…
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Show intro and upcoming segments
Sponsor: Trusted Tech licensing consultation
Paul's bear room and plush toys anecdote
Discussion on recent Windows patches and bugs
AI in vulnerability detection and Microsoft's source code
Security patch priorities and potential exploits
Windows File Explorer search and Copilot key changes
New software releases: Gemini on Windows and M365 Copilot
Home repair stories and AI assistance
AI capabilities across Microsoft, Google, and Meta
Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2027 release
Notion alternatives and markdown-based file systems
Live stream details and subscription info
New hardware: Surface Laptop Ultra and unified memory
Apple announcements: iPhone, Duo, and Watch features
Apple Watch recording feature and privacy concerns
AI ethics, data centers, and the Anthic protein story
AI in defense, bioweapons, and Bill Gates' donation
AI as a force multiplier and personal tech usage
Microsoft Copilot Studio and Google Home AI updates
Gaming news: Gears of War, Call of Duty, and Amazon Luna
Club Twit promotion and listener support
Tip of the week: Gemini Daily Brief and personal AI
Recap with Stephanie on patch quality and secure boot
Whiskey tasting: Art of the Spirits and El Paso County
Contest winners and show outro
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