269: TechTime Radio: Apple’s iOS 26 Blocks Spam Calls with Smart Screening Upgrade, Instagram’s Teen Safety Tools Fail Majority of Tests, Raspberry Pi 500 Plus Delivers Power at $200, ROG Xbox Ally Hits $999 | Air Date: 9/30 - 10/6/25

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Call screening technology is finally getting the upgrade we've all been desperately waiting for. Apple's iOS 26 introduces a revolutionary feature that puts unknown callers into a holding pattern, requiring them to state their business before you decide whether to answer. For those of us bombarded with daily spam calls, this could be the most practical smartphone innovation in years.
Meanwhile, the digital safety nets meant to protect our children continue to show alarming gaps. A troubling study reveals that Instagram's teen safety tools are largely failing, with researchers finding that 30 out of 47 protective measures are either substantially ineffective or completely nonexistent. Despite Meta's reassurances about "industry-leading" protections, their platform continues exposing young users to harmful content while seemingly encouraging risky behaviors that attract inappropriate adult attention. This ongoing failure raises serious questions about whether social media companies can ever truly prioritize safety over engagement metrics.
On a more positive note, the tech world offers exciting new options for both computing and gaming enthusiasts. The Raspberry Pi 500 Plus delivers impressive computing power with 16GB RAM and dual 4K display outputs for just $200, while the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld aims to bring premium gaming on-the-go—though at the eyebrow-raising price of $999. As we review both options alongside our whiskey tasting of Mickter's exceptional Barrel Strength Rye, we explore the value proposition each offers and whether they're worth your hard-earned money.
From practical advice on avoiding increasingly sophisticated scams to insights about malware that's been silently stealing data from U.S. organizations, we're covering the technology developments that directly impact your digital safety. Join us each week as we decode the tech world with straightforward explanations, honest reviews, and perhaps a little whiskey on the side. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and visit techtimeradio.com to catch up on previous episodes!

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1. Show Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Top Technology Stories (00:02:45)

3. Letters Segment: Email Scams (00:17:22)

4. Mike's Mesmerizing Moment (00:38:19)

5. This Week in Technology (00:42:47)

6. Whiskey Review: Mickter's Barrel Strength Rye (00:45:34)

7. Technology Fail of the Week (00:50:27)

8. Nathan's Nugget: Xbox Handheld (00:52:16)

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