DTNS Live

RAMmageddon Continues - DTNS Live 5123

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:20:01 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:39

Ramageddeon continues to inflict financial pain on consumers looking up the prices for new laptops, flash memory, VR headsets and storage. Plus we discuss findings from the Australian Recording Industry Association that show that people are listening to less new music in favor of old favorites.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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So What's This Podcasting Thing Anyway? - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:25:35 GMT

Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Hammond Chamberlain, and possibly Amos and whoever else happens by, chat about their lives in podcasting.

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To the Moon and Beyond! - DTNS Live 5122

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:20:41 GMT

We discuss the implications of the Artemis II mission that saw humans fly the furthest distance from the earth and observe the dark side of the moon. Plus Gen Z is growing less excited about AI than previously. Anthropic decides to limit its latest model to a select number of companies. And we have a quiz on the innovations space exploration has gifted the human race.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Making Music in the AI Age - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:56:45 GMT

Jason Howell talks about being a musician (yes, he's not just a podcaster) when everyone thinks they can replace you with AI.

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Got to Learn the Language of Data - DTNS Live 5121

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:56:18 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:56

What were the big trends in AI and Data Science in 2025 and what does it tell us about what to expect in 2026. Andrew Jones-Rooy is here to explain. And we discuss Derek Thompson’s “Is the Smartphone Theory of Everything Wrong?” post on his Substack page where he lays out the difficulty in analyzing smartphone impacts on behavior. Is there truth in Derek’s analysis or is all confirmation bias? Plus we debate the weightiest topics of our time in our Balance Game of the Week!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Security for AI: Agents, Jobs and Scandals - DTNS Live Friday Hangout

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:20:14 GMT

David Spark from CISO Series talks to us about the dominant themes of the RSA conference, from the Delve Scandal to job fears to the principle of securing agentic AI. Plus, Brian Brushwood drops in to talk about his new approach to training people to resist security scams.

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EV Boom But Not in USA - DTNS Live 5120

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:16:56 GMT

As the Trump administration pulls back on funding programs to encourage EV adoption do they still have a future in the US? Plus the US FCC added all foreign-made routers to a “covered list” meaning the FCC won’t certify them. We share how we all think this will play out. Plus a special BTS quiz conjured up by Tom Merritt.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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New M5 MacBook Pro and How We Edit DTNS - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:14:28 GMT

Amos and Hammond hang out with Tom as he takes his new MacBook Pro for a test stream, and they talk about editing DTNS these days.

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Nvidia to the World: It's You Not Us - DTNS Live 5119

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:25:05 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:54

Vinyl records, cassette tapes and now reel-to-reel tapes are being revived. What’s with the surge in popularity in old media formats? We share our thoughts on NVIDIA next generation DLSS 5, which does real-time rendering to add realistic lighting to game frames. And we play a game of guessing what this product is based on the name!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stay Informed and Stay Sane - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:10 GMT

NOTE: Tom is on the wrong mic at the beginning but he does fix it. Apologies for the mistake.

Patrick Beja joins Tom to talk about how their podcasting approach has changed as well as how they deal with staying informed on news when it can be overwhelming.

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Ray Tracing Tired, Path Tracing Wired - DTNS Live 5118

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:18:07 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:26

Microsoft released more details about Project Helix, their next generation Xbox including the ability to play Xbox and PC games. Plus Nvidia announced new DLSS 4.5 native integration coming to 20 games. And our listeners ask us how to parse out our time between listening to news and entertainment podcasts. Finally there’s a new quiz this week that will test your knowledge of the two Ryans. Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds. Who starred in what movies?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Is Using Gemini for Fantasy Sports Cheating? - DTNS Friday Hangout

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:23:07 GMT

Ron Richards from Android Faithful and iFanboy drops by to talk about using Gemini in the fantasy baseball league he and Tom are in.

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How You Like Them Apple Products? - DTNS Live 5117

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:24:18 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:00

We discuss all the big announcements Apple made this week including the MacBook Nano, new M5 SoC, and iPad Air. Is Jack Dorsey right to get ahead of it and right when he says “most companies are late?” to replace people with AI tools, or is this a mistake? And we have a new Zillow Game. Can you guess the correct price for these stunning properties before the staff do?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Which Party Hates AI More? - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:50:43 GMT

Justin Robert Young from Politics, Politics, Politics drops by to chat about Anthropic's fight with the DoD and the political landscape around AI in general. I can't imagine we won't get into the coming merger of CNN and CBS now that Paramount is going to buy Warner.

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What's Xbox's Game to Fame? - DTNS Live 5116

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:18:16 GMT

Xbox replaces its leadership. Is this a sign that Microsoft is looking to sunset its gaming division or is there something else afoot? Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S26 lineup. We ask local Galaxy fan, Robb Dunewood, what he thinks of the new phone line? And Josh asks us “Do you think Meta is moving to close down Messenger?… Are they trying to get everyone on Facebook again OR are they planning to consolidate messaging into WhatsApp? Besides making it easier to maintain just one product, it might move to lock-in WhatsApp as the de facto world messaging app?”

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Watch Us Record DTNS - Friday DTNS Hangout

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:56:44 GMT

Tom, Huyen and Hammond prep, then record the audio episode of Daily Tech News Show.

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RAMageddon - DTNS Live 5115

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:15:48 GMT

Shannon Morse helps us deal with the rising cost of RAM, storage and more. Plus, how Google might have recovered images from Nest doorbells, and Roger's inflation-themed tech quiz!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Gear for the Video Podcaster - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:39:46 GMT

Charlie joins an all-star cast of podcasters to talk about what gear he needs to get more video content going.

"I'm a teacher whose supervisor is encouraging me to have more video interactions with students: meetings, lectures, discussions, grade feedback, and so on. What equipment do I need to make myself sound better and more professional? I have a basic Logitech webcam and headphone mic. Also, I have no budget from work, so I would like to improve my AV setup as cheaply as possible. Lastly, I use a Windows machine but I'm OS agnostic."

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The Circle of AI Life - DTNS Live 5114

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:38:22 GMT

What do analysts mean when they say that the AI boom is a circular economy, and is that bad thing? Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg explains. Plus We discuss what Discord’s demand for identification to unlock all its features means for anonymity on the web? And we have a trivia game that will test your knowledge of the intersection between technology and British musicians.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Scott Johnson Talks Nerdtacular Prep - DTNS Friday Hangout

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:33:13 GMT

Just Tom and Scott this time, talking about all the prep he’s going through for Nerdtacular.

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Moltbook 3:16 - DTNS Live 5113

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:25:01 GMT

We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Starlink Road Test - DTNS Hangout

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:14:20 GMT

Tim and Jared join us to talk about their use of Starlink, fixed wireless and other alternative internet services both in rural locations and on the road.

Tim's spreadsheet

Jared's Website Jaredontech.com

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Dr AI Overview - DTNS Live 5112

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:40:07 GMT

A study by SEO tools company SE Ranking found that Google’s AI Overview relied heavily on YouTube channels as “trusted medical sites” over traditional medical sites to pull information to answer user queries. Is this a cause for concern and should the company be more transparent on where its AI tools are pulling answers from? Robb shares his experience with Samsung’s Dex since getting back from CES. Is it ready to replace his main laptop? Tesla says it will stop producing the Model S and Model X to free up factory space for its Optimus humanoid robots.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI Music in the New Order - DTNS Live 5111

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:19:31 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:20

Bandcamp announced on Reddit Tuesday that AI-generated music would not be allowed on their platform. Will other platforms like Spotify or Apple Music follow suit? And Apple has officially teamed up with Google to use Gemini to power Apple Intelligence. Plus Substack introduced a beta app for Apple TV and Google TV, letting subscribers watch creator videos and livestreams on a television. Is this a sign that Substack feels the future is video?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Digg-ing Into Free Speech LLMs - DTNS 5110

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:32:34 GMT

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translate, its version of Google Translate. How does it compare and can it successfully compete against the search giant? Social news aggregation and discussion platform Digg has officially relaunched. What’s it look like? Is an LLM’s output protected by the US Constitution’s first amendment? And are we witnessing a growth in independent media?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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CES 2026 - The Best of CES - DTNS 5181

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:24:57 GMT

David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

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CES 2026 - WiFi 8, Holographic Desktop Friends and Hands On with the Samsung TriFold - DTNS 5180

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:25:50 GMT

Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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CES 2026 - It's Cars, Chips, and Making Any Toilet Smart - DTNS 5179

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:38:30 GMT

Bodie Grimm sifts through the car tech talk, we make chip news interesting, and so much health tech.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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CES 2026 - Thin Screens, Cute Robots and a smart Egg you pee on - DTNS 5178

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:55:42 GMT

We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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CES 2026 Will Surprise You - DTNS 5177

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:21:18 GMT

Yes it will be about TVs, chips and AI, but there are a few trends you won’t expect. We talk about them.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Our Tech Predictions for 2026 – DTNS 5176

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

2026 is shaping up to be banner year for the AI industry. Or is it? Our predictions panel share their thoughts on what next year will bring for AI, smartphones, streaming and algorithms.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Ron Richards, Amos.

Show notes here.

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2025 Tech Predictions Results – DTNS 5175

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Last year our predictions panel gave two predictions about what the future of tech would like in 2025 all the way back in December of 2024. What terrible and exciting things do we foresee and what did we get wrong? Find out!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, David Spark, Roger, Joe.

Show Notes here.

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The Best of 2025 – DTNS 5174

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

2025 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS. From broad public skepticism over AI to the increase in costs in computer components and devices as companies invest huge sums into data centers. So Joe put together the best conversations we’ve had all year, plus some of the more pithy comments from this year’s Live With It! and put them together here for you. Enjoy!

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2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926 Rerun

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Gift Support Show – DTNS Live 5173

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

The Holiday season is filled with tech gifts from friends and family. So we put together this special gift support show to share our tips and experiences on supporting people who need might need a little more help with their gifts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Trisha Hershberger, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

To read the show notes in a separate page click here!

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Tech Gifts Past, Present, and Future - DTNS 5172

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:06:43 GMT

The DTNS crew and several folks from the audience share their thoughts on great tech gifts they've got, or are hoping to get for the holidays.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Amos, Roger Chang, Bradd, Gary, Bill, Benjamin, HitNRun Tony, Brian, Kory, Joe

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Love for the Commodore 64 - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:39:13 GMT

Tom just got the new Commodore 64 from MOS Technologies and reminisces with fellow C64 enthusiasts Richard Gunther and Hammond Chamberlain.

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CES 101: Conversational Convention - DTNS 5109

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:13:05 GMT

Facebook is testing a £9.99 monthly subscription that would limit how many links non-paying users can share in posts, with capping at two links per month. OpenAI announced that developers may now submit apps to ChatGPT, and those apps will be featured in an app directory, available from the tools menu and at chatgpt.com/apps. Attending a trade show and successfully attending one are two different things. Between 2024 and 2025 YouTube overtook TV as the number one way folks in the U.S. consume video content.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, David Sparks, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Why Print Magazines Still Rule - DTNS Friday Hangout

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:24:04 GMT

Laura LeBleu and Paul von Zielbauer from Geezer magazine stop by and chat about launching a print magazine for Gen Xers. Tom shows off his mixtapes.

There are a few F WORDS during the discussion.

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AI Takes Real Memory and Gives Fake Videos - DTNS Live 5108

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:30:52 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:10

OpenAI and Disney signed a three-year licensing deal that lets ChatGPT and Sora generate images and videos. Project Aura from Xreal will use Android XR, the same OS as on the Galaxy XR, but in a glasses form factor. Are we getting to the point of no return where AI generated video and images will be indistinguishable from real video and images? And what are RAM prices soaring and what can consumers expect to pay for memory in the upcoming year?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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End-of-Year Summaries Are Stupid - Friday Google Hangout

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:38:41 GMT

Tom and Scott share their feelings on Spotify Wrapped, Apple Replay, YouTube, and more. We speculate on the Netflix-Warner Brothers acquisition. Plus some art tech questions for Scott!

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Metaverse Has Meta Problems - DTNS Live 5107

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:19:40 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:55

Meta Platforms Inc. is planning significant budget cuts as high as 30%, for its metaverse initiative. Why has Netflix killed the ability to cast content from your phone to most TVs and streaming devices? YouTube said it will take steps to comply with Australia’s ban on allowing users of its service who are younger than 16, but doesn’t believe it should be considered a social media platform. TikTok introduced a “Nearby Feed” in the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany, giving users a location-based stream of local posts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Things to Be Thankful For - Editor's Desk

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT

This week's editors desk is going out to everybody. Happy US Thanksgiving!

Podcast chapter solution.

AI submissions to FLOSS projects:

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Get the Flock Outta Here! - DTNS Live 5106

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:17:23 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:07

Google has updated Quick Share to work with Apple’s Airdrop. Does Nvidia’s strong earnings report this week mean that AI’s bubble is about to burst. Flock’s cloud-connected cameras are a popular tool for American police departments to capture images of vehicles and cross-reference them against national and state crime databases. But their use creates a number of privacy concerns as Shannon Morse explains. Swatch’s AI‑DADA lets owners prompt AI‑DADA with their own idea, and gives them a unique-to-them watch design.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Facebook Marketplace, Where the Juice is - DTNS Live 5105

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:21:34 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:40

Meta announced Thursday it’s redesigning Facebook Marketplace with collaborative tools. Spotify is launching a feature for its audiobooks, called Recaps, which will appear once you’ve listened to about 15-20 minutes of a book. Molly Wood discusses how power is the biggest barrier to AI infrastructure growth, not chips. And has Google recently made an about-face when it comes to how it handles Android apps, especially sideloaded ones?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI Took Our Jobs! Maybe? – DTNS Live 5104

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:11:25 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:02

How is AI really impacting human employment? A new study from the Budget Lab at Yale has the data. Plus Disney and YouTube TV still haven’t come to an agreement on carriage rates. Google is adding Gemini to its Android and iOS Google Maps apps in the US and India.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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LLM-bezzling - DTNS Live 5013

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:19:46 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:55

Trish Hershberger is here with a first hand review of Asus’s ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming machine. Is it a portable Xbox Series, a handheld gaming PC, or does it even matter? Plus companies note a rise in fraudulent and fake expense receipts with the advent of generative AI. GM is letting go of 1,200 employees at its Detroit EV plant, 550 at its Ohio battery spot, and furloughing another 850 in Ohio and 700 in Tennessee. And Threads lets you publish disappearing posts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Nagging Me Gently to Be Healthy - DTNS Live 5102

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:15:27 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:19

Is the Xbox hardware long for this world? Recent moves by Microsoft seem to suggest it may not be. Can fitness trackers really help you reach your fitness goals? Mattress company Eight Sleep added an “outage mode” to its smart beds after an AWS outage left thousands of users unable to adjust temperature or incline settings. And OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, its chromium based web browser this week.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Windows 10, Now With Insecurity Complex - DTNS Live 5101

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:14:11 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:09

Pinterest added new feed controls, including limiting AI-generated content in their recommendations. Windows 10 officially went out of support on Tuesday, October 14th. What does this mean for folks still using Windows 10? Allison Sheridan explains why you should consider getting a USB Cable tester and a multimeter. Plus is Netflix trying to steal some of YouTube’s market share by bringing video podcasts to the platform?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We Know Where You Lived Last Summer - DTNS Live 5100

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:26:26 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:15

New York City files a lawsuit against Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis. During OpenAI Dev Days keynote, CEO Sam Altman announced a few new products for ChatGPT users and developers. Discord says around 70,000 global users may have had their government ID photos, names, usernames, emails, the last four digits of credit cards, and IP addresses exposed. And Synology walks back its policy of forcing users of its Plus series of NASs to use Synology branded drives.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple Rumored to Be Inventing Google Glass - DTNS Live 5099

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:18:01 GMT

Main Show starts at 3:40

How could AI powered real time sports player tracking impact sports betting? Amazon and Google announce their fall lineups of smart home and entertainment devices. Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is redirecting resources away from a lighter, cheaper Vision Pro headset towards AI-powered smart glasses. And is OpenAI’s Sora 2 just made for copyright infringement?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Getting Touchy About MacBooks - DTNS Live 5098

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:23:58 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:05

It looks like a divestment of TikTok in the US. What does that look like and what would it mean? Neon Mobile pays users to record their phone calls and then sells that audio to AI companies to train models. Would you sign up? Is Apple finally giving in and bringing touchscreens to the MacBook Pro? And Nate Lanxon gives us a first-hand review of the new Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nate Lanxon, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh System - Live With It

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

Highlights

- Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. with each additional satellite (sold separately, can be bundled)

- Supports wifi 6 (wifi 7 for newer versions will run you about $2000 for the same setup)

- Compatible with ISPs up to 2.5Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber and DSL. Connects to your existing cable modem, replaces your WiFi router

- 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports on both the router and each satellite

- Orbi app for management and speed tests

- Price- $680 on Amazon, refurbished models come down to around $400

Show Notes Here.

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Miss Misinformation 2025 - DTNS Live 5097

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:00:41 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:30

Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain what data sets say about how misinformation is consumed and shared and who’s responsible for making it. Plus we discuss the results of an OpenAI study detailing how people utilize ChatGPT. Meta unveiled its $799 Ray Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect. And a viewer is curious about our take on Australia’s social media ban on those 16 years of age or younger.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Live With It! - XReal One Pro AR

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Tom lived with the XReal One Pro AR glasses for months and here's what he found. Find out whether these sleek AR specs are worth your eyes (and your cash).

Starring Sarah Lane and Tom Merritt.

Link to the Show Notes

Highlights:

USB-C external monitor
Comes w?/USB-C cable with bent angle for glasses end, nose pad, cleaning cloth, hard case
Equivalent of 171-inch screen
120 Hertz refresh rate, 3ms latency
Two Sony Micro-LED displays, 57-degree FOV
Bose-designed sound chamber in glasses
Adjustable lens transparency
Available in two interpupillary distances (IPD) Medium and Large
Xreal chips handle spatial tracking for anchoring screens in space with 3 degrees of freedom
Price $649 Available now

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Artificial Podcasting - DTNS Live 5096

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:53:11 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:40

YouTube has launched its multi-language audio feature. We find out how much Awe Apple’s event inspired, and if anyone pre-ordered anything announced at the event. Shannon gives us the highlights from this year’s IFA Europe’s largest technology and consumer appliance tradeshow. And a podcasting startup is aiming to create a network of AI generated shows hosted by AI personalities maintained by the company. Would you pay for it?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Live With It! - Moggie Cat Tracker

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Any cat owner can tell you that tracking a feline's behavior can be tricky at the best of times. Enter the Moggie cat tracker. It claims to offer a detailed recording of your cat's activities, health and weight changes. Does it live up to the claims? Dr. Niki tells us all about it.

Starring Sarah Lane and Dr. Nicole Ackermans

Show Notes Here

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The Age of Age Verification - DTNS Live 5095

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:31:13 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:26

C-SPAN makes a deal for carriage on YouTube TV and Hulu. Justin has the details. Philips Hue launched a big product refresh at IFA 2025, with cheaper smart bulbs, revamped light strips, and a new Bridge Pro hub. Apple plans to launch a search tool in iOS 26.4 in March, integrated into Siri called “World Knowledge Answers.” We examine how different companies are and aren’t complying with state level regulations on age-verification. And we compare the creative chops of two popular LLMs ChatGPT and Gemini as we play a little game of executive producer.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Live With It! - Cuckoo High Pressure Rice Cooker

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Sarah shares her experience living with Cuckoo's Model CRP-P0609S - High Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer and details why she went from rice cooker skeptic to a rice cooker fan!

Starring Sarah Lane and Roger Chang

Show Notes are Here.

Highlights:

Can handle 6 cups of uncooked rice - around 10 cups cooked. Has glutinous rice, brown rice, and GABA rice settings, plus turbo modes for time constraints. Depending on your desired result, you can cook rice for 4-6 people in about 30 minutes, or make yourself rice for at least a week. It also has "mixed rice" option where you can manually set time/temp.

Can also boil eggs, cook beans, lentils, tofu, and steam vegetables/meat. Can serve as a crockpot for stews.

Really versatile for anything that fits inside the chamber.

Can serve as a microwave alternative when reheating dishes that need more moisture

Will take up space on the counter, depending on your living situation. About 1 foot by 1 foot. Looks very nice, easy to store away if you have room.

Will make a small space humid as the steam releases. Good for plants! Maybe not for all spaces

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Hot Wings for Teacher - DTNS Live 5094

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:23:07 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:54

Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict that held it partly liable for a fatal crash involving its Enhanced Autopilot system. YouTube TV and Fox Corp. have reached an agreement to keep Fox channels available on the platform. Patrick Norton explains why the Nvidia 5060 weirdness. And it's Friday we test your knowledge of Fast Food and technology.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Measuring Authenticity - DTNS Live 5093

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:17:15 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:10

Google rolls out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. AI generated crowds was apparently used in Will Smith’s latest concert video. How Taco Bell is rethinking its voice AI ordering system after negative feedback from customers. Kodak Digitizing pitches a new mail-in service to convert old media; including VHS, Hi8, Betamax, MiniDV, film reels, photos, and audio, into digital formats.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Sony Makes What Sony Wants - DTNS Live 5092

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:16:19 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:37

Plaud.ai released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro two years after the original Plaud Note was released. Ars Technica has a review of Corsair’s secondary touchscreen monitor, called the Xeneon Edge. How is Sony working to secure its place in the videogame console business? And Framework Laptop 16s latest refresh adds a new GPU option, the modular mix!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Slide Into Spotify's DMs - DTNS Live 5091

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:10:53 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:35

Framework adds NVIDIA RTX 5070 support to its modular Laptop 16, Apple sets a September 9th event for iPhone 17 and more, and reports say Apple may buy Perplexity or Mistral AI.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.

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The McDLT of Robots - DTNS Live 5090

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:17:36 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:38

Silicon Valley firms establish a new PAC, Political Action Committee. Justin is here to explain it all to us. Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters finds surprising success in the movie theaters. Is there a lesson here? Apple is reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone for 2026 with touch ID. And Robomart announced its RM5 robot, a bus-sized level 4 vehicle that can carry up to 500 pounds and has 10 climate-controlled lockers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Behind The Data: How to Be Happier According to Data - Experiment Week 5089

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

What's the happiest country in the world? What are the ingredients to a happy life? What are things we can do, today, to increase our own happiness -- and why aren't we already doing them? Join us for a conversation with Lara Aknin, an editor of the World Happiness Report and leader of the Helping and Happiness Lab to find out the answers to all three questions -- and then some -- through the power of data. Find the show notes and subscribe to the show at BehindtheDataShow.com.

Starring Andrea Jones-Rooy, Lara Aknin

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Jenn and Roger Play Games: Zen - Experiment Week 5088

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Jenn and Roger share their personal favorites for games that keep them in a Zen state of mind. After all, real-life is stressful enough, the games you play shouldn't add to it.

Starring Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang

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Where Are They Now - Experiment Week 5087

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Amos catches up with DTNS crew emeritus Jennie Josephson and Rich Stroffolino to find out what they’ve been doing since their time on Daily Tech News Show.

Starring Amos, Jennie Josephson, Rich Stroffolino

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Android Faithful LIVE Coverage Google Pixel 10 Event - Experiment Week 5086

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:32:17 GMT

Android Faithful's Florence Ion and Ron Richards are joined by special guest Juan Bagnell for the very first edition of Android Faithful live coverage of a product announcement event for Made By Google 2025! After the rollout of the Pixel 10 line, Google drafter a star studded lineup of Jimmy Fallon, The Jonas Brothers, Stephan Curry and more to help bring the Pixel 10 lineup and Gemini AI functionality to the masses. Was it a success or was it cringe? Tune in to see what we thought!

Starring Florence Ion, Ron Richards, Juan Bagnell

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beauTECHfication – Experiment Week DTNS 5085

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it’s changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible.

Staring Nica Montford

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TechTV Scrapbook: Adam Sessler – Experiment Week DTNS 5084

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Roger interviews Adam Sessler host of TechTV/G4TV's Extended and later X-Play video game review show. We explore his experience at the network and the changing landscape of video game journalism.

Starring Adam Sessler, Roger Chang.

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Way Way Back to the Future - DTNS Live 5083

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:19:42 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:42

Tasia Custode is here with a walkthrough of Google Photo’s new create toolbox! Dead EV batteries contain useable lithium, and a report says we should recover it. And it's Friday and we have a Quiz about the non-tech things Tech companies make to help close out the week.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Smart Podcast Arm - DTNS Live 5082

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:17:39 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:00

Apple is hoping to regain relevancy in the AI space with a table-top robotic arm with a tablet for a face. A study reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities in popular generative AI web browser assistants. Google has a new AI-powered feature in Google Flights called Flight Deals.. to help flexible travelers find cheaper fares. And Insta360 unveiled Antigravity, its first drone under a new brand, launching January 2026.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Amazon is Letting Them Cook - DTNS Live 5081

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:20:21 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:00

Google is updating Gemini to automatically remember past conversations without prompting. Eric Migicovsky is bringing back the Pebble watch, e-paper screen, and everything. Rumors abound regarding the next version of the Xbox gaming console becoming more PC like. Scott Johnson is here to explain. Amazon is expanding its same-day delivery grocery service with the inclusion of perishable items like produce, meats and frozen food. Can Amazon crack the supermarket code?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Cafe Cubicles – DTNS Live 5080

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:15:32 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:12

Starbucks Korea implemented a ban on customers bringing desktop PCs, desk partitions, printers and power strips to the coffee stores. Google is rolling out “preferred sources” in Search, enabling users to pick news outlets they want featured most. Sling TV will now sell access to its service on a 24-hour, weekend, or weeklong terms. And would you pay for the ability to turn your videos into a VHS-like viewing experience?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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AOL Might Let You Cancel Your Account Now - DTNS Live 5079

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:11:39 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:51

ESPN and Fox Sports are both offering new streaming sports packages. After 34 years, AOL pulls the plug on its dial-up internet service. Reddit blocks most of archive.org’s “Wayback Machine” from indexing its content. And Nvidia unveiled new AI models and infrastructure for robotics, including Cosmos Reason.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Black Hat & AI Tales - DTNS Live 5078

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:24:13 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:30

Black Hat 2025 roundup with David Spark with highlights from the annual InfoSec event in Las Vegas. Edison Research finds podcast listening has grown across all age groups especially among people aged 18-29. And its Friday David shares one of his popular Security Games with the show. Can you guess the right answer before we do?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, David Spark, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Bike and Subscribe! - DTNS Live 5077

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:08:47 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:21

Will the integration of ads into the prompt results from LLM ChatBots eventually degrade the quality of their output? OpenAI announced GPT-5, the latest model and successor to GPT-4. On Wednesday Duolingo announced it beat its quarterly revenue estimates despite backlash earlier in the year when it’s CEO would replace contract workers with AI. And Peloton says it’s shifting from a pure cardio focus to a broader wellness strategy.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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See Plus+ - DTNS Live 5076

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:22:15 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:30

Disney plans to shut down the standalone Hulu app and merge it into the Disney+ app next year. Google says internal findings contradict a Pew Research report saying people clicked on fewer links when using Google’s AI overviews. Scott gives us the highlights from Augmented World Expo 2025. And does toxic social media impact young and older users differently?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Reasonable Storage Isn't - DTNS Live 5075

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:12:09 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:50

Google unveiled Genie 3 for interactive 3D worlds, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.1, and Roku introduced a new $2.99 streaming service.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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The Vine Might Grow Again - DTNS Live 5074

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:16:10 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:18

X is working to restore the Vine video archive according to CEO Musk. Lenovo’s rollable screen laptop is real and you can buy it. Amazon is splitting up its podcast acquisition Wondery. And does AI have a place in memorializing loved ones who’ve passed on?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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You Reddit Here First - DTNS Live 5073

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:28:36 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:55

Reddit wants to position itself as a search engine. On its latest earnings call Apple appears to be ready to go all in on AI. Fast Company reported ChatGPT users noticed their private chats were showing up in search engine results. And it's Friday and we end the week with three questions designed to stoke thoughtful and introspective debate.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Do These Lights Make Me Look Fake? - DTNS Live 5072

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:12:00 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:47

Researchers from Cornell University came up with a way to watermark videos with light to verify the authenticity of video. How startup Fable’s Showrunner AI video generation is catching the confidence of Amazon. A new study shows how cat attacks can easily make LLM go off the rails. And Uber Eats releases a new “Live order chat” feature giving merchants the ability to message customers in real time.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Meta AI for the Little Guy – DTNS Live 5071

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:18:34 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:23

Ahead of Meta’s Q2 earnings, Mark Zuckerberg published a vague vision for “personal superintelligence”. Sensor Tower shows an increase in downloads for generative AI apps. Are the days of console exclusivity for games coming to a close? And with the release of Windows on Arm versions of Adobe’s popular creator apps is there enough reason to get people to consider a Windows Arm laptop?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ChatGPT: “No, I’ll Ask the Questions!” – DTNS Live 5070

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:16:58 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:13

Cash App launches a new payment option that supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time. Elgato has launched the Facecam 4K webcam that allows users to attach 49mm lens filters. OpenAI introduces a new Study Mode feature that lets students be queried by an LLM instead of just regurgitating information. And we test our understanding of texting etiquette.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Manifestive AI - DTNS Live 5069

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:11:55 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:10

Tom finds a way to turn MP3 files into a podcast. Justin discusses the idea behind the trend of AI assisted manifestation. Visualizing success in order to be successful. Microsoft launches a new experimental “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser. And how OpenAI and Google are making shopping the next frontier for their LLM platforms.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Happy as a Hacker in Slop! – DTNS Live 5068

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:22:59 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:20

X is testing to see if Community Notes can help find the posts everyone likes. App developers are pushing back against Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature. How is AI slop impacting the infosec world? And it's Friday and Tom has conjured up a new Quiz to help end the week.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Remote Working From Prison - DTNS Live 5067

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:23:21 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:46

iRobot unveiled the Roomba Max 705 Combo, a roller mop-equipped robovac. We look at how remote work can help rehabilitate persons serving out their sentences behind bars. Apple released public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, introducing a new design language called Liquid Glass. And new generative AI features are rolling out now for YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. Would we use them?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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OneXSugar: More Than Meet$ the Eye - DTNS Live 5066

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:11:19 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:05

A research team discovers that AI models can inherit risky behaviors from other models. Common Sense Media asked 1060 US teens how they used AI. We examine and discuss their responses to high profile questions. What’s the buzz surrounding the latest crowdfunded gaming handheld, the OneXSugar – Sugar 1. And a research team at Meta develops a wristband that lets you interact with a computer using just hand gestures.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Wi-Fi Body Shaping - DTNS Live 5065

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:21:09 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:03

Researchers at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy have developed “WhoFi,” a method to identify individuals based on how their physical bodies alter Wi-Fi signals. The UK government has signed a statement of intent to use OpenAI’s products in public services. Nate Lanxon is here to detail his journey to moving his digital music collection to Apple Music without losing all his collected user and usage data like playlists, most listened to songs, artists etc. Why are so many people putting odd shots of mirrors they want to sell on Facebook?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nate Laxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Micro-soft on Security? - DTNS Live 5064

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:23:56 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:48

Google just added a video of the Pixel 10 to the page about its upcoming August 20th announcement. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Watkins recently vacating an order based on fake AI generated citations. RISC-V is having a moment and why that’s important. And Microsoft issues emergency SharePoint patches to fix exploits used by attackers causing people to question the company’s commitment to security.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Only the Finest Human Crafted AI - DTNS Live 5063

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:25:11 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:34

Molly Wood is here to explain how recycling could be the solution to obtaining a critical supply of rare earth metals. Plus, over two-thirds of U.S. consumers have used P2P payment methods like Zelle in the last year. Are we moving inextricably closer to a cashless society? Netflix says it used generative AI for the first time in one of its original series the Eternaut. And it's Friday. We test your mettle on which thing is a rare earth metal and which is not on this week’s Friday fun quiz.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Amos, Joe.

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Are AI Fares Fair? - DTNS Live 5062

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:20:09 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:04

Automattic is relaunching Beeper, the universal messaging app. Delta Air Lines is hoping to boost profitability by moving from set fares to individualized pricing determined by AI. We discuss why Video Games are such hot movie and streaming TV properties and is it just a fad or is it a signal of something else? Uber plans to make “multi-hundred-million dollar investments” in both Nuro and Lucid, deploying “20,000 or more” robotaxis in the US.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Ganon in the Driver's Seat - DTNS Live 5061

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:10:20 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:54

Has Steam’s new publishing rule given third-party electronic payment processors control over game listings? Casting has been announced for the Legend of Zelda movie. We pick our fantasy cast. Seagate’s HAMR-based hard drives are now available to consumers, with 30TB models going for $600. And does Razer’s new Core X V2 signals a new start for eGPUs?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can AI Localize What You Vocalize? – DTNS Live 5060

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:12:57 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:09

Reddit has started age verification checks for UK users to comply with the Online Safety Act. Uber will partner with Baidu to let people schedule rides with its robo-taxis outside the US and China. Microsoft is testing energy saver settings based on your workflow instead of just your battery level. And are accented AI voices an important feature for users?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Tales From The Crypto - DTNS Live 5059

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:16:33 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:37

Would you use Google’s NotebookLM as a destination for information and not just a tool? What is “Crypto Week” in the US House of Representatives and who does it benefit? Justin explains. The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the first new hardware from Commodore’s new management. And two brother-in-laws from Michigan got so fed up with Xfinity they made their own fiberoptic ISP.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Oh, My WordPad - DTNS Live 5058

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:24:33 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:57

Belkin will end support for its WEMO smart home products. Johns Hopkins University researchers developed an autonomous surgical robot that can do most of a gallbladder removal. How to tweak Windows 11 to look and feel more like Windows 10. And it's time again for our Friday Fun Quiz, this time about Samsung history.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Scrapping the Scrapers – DTNS Live 5057

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:22:34 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:17

Is Cloudflare positioning itself as the new Sheriff in town when it comes to AI bots scraping sites? Intel admits it’s further behind its competitors in fab and AI technologies. After catching OpenAI’s bot telling users about a fake music notation feature, sheet music platform Soundslice built it. And YouTube is making changes to stop the spread of AI slop and plans on closing the platform’s Trending section.

Starring Robb Dunewood, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Foldables For Families - DTNS Live 5056

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:18:34 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:05

Robb unpacks Samsung’s Unpacked event. New foldable phones anyone? And speaking of foldables. Their adoption is less than anticipated although it's still growing. Would lower prices help goose that number up? Why is drawing ad dollars so much more difficult for video gaming versus other media formats? And did an AI scanner really charge a rental car customer $440 for a scuff on the tire?

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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EVs Run Circles Around Gas Cars – DTNS Live 5055

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:13:01 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:57

With the release of Mastodon 4.4 we discuss the state of our use of X, BlueSky, Threads, Mastodon and Nostr. What Rivian’s new Kick Turn feature on its four motor trucks mean for the wider EV segment. Why do we like leaks of upcoming product announcements and services? And if the Nintendo Switch 2 is such a big hit, why is no one talking about it anymore?

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Tennis Tech Crosses the Line – DTNS Live 5054

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:16:25 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:54

With a possible sale of TikTok in the US, the company is building a new version of the App. What will and won’t it do compared to the previous app. The Wall Street Journal how successful the new US Online Passport Renewal system is. The Wimbledon tennis tournament replaced line judges with an automatic system but that system had a glitch this weekend. And what is making profitable microchip plants such a difficult thing to do successfully?

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Theoretical Monkey Business – DTNS Live 5053

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:11:38 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:46

Are we all living inside a simulation? Melvin M. Vopson, Associate Professor of Physics, University of Portsmouth has proposed a study to find out. Prominent CEOs are increasingly issuing dire warnings about AI’s impact on jobs. But who’s listening? Can lengthy timeouts curb abusive behavior on social media platforms? And its the end of the week so we engage in a battle of wits and morality on this week’s Great Debates!

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Living La Vida Dongle - DTNS Live 5052

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:16:42 GMT

Main Show starts at 10:31

Microsoft announced company-wide layoffs of around 9,000 workers with a number of those cuts coming from the Xbox division. We share how we handle our docks and dongles for computing. And we discuss AMD and Sony PlayStation for the PS5 and future platforms.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Have AI, Will Travel – DTNS Live 5051

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:08:48 GMT

Main Show starts at 4:21

Would you trust your next vacation to an AI travel agent? Tom shares his experience with the Xreal One Pro AR glasses. Nica explains how technology could shake up the beauty industry. And what roles would you use a LLM Chatbot as surrogate for a real human?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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No Digital Tax on US, Eh? - DTNS Live 5050

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:21:39 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:04

What does Canadian rescinding its digital tax on American tech companies mean? Microsoft has created an LLM that can diagnose diseases 400% more accurately than human physicians. Is there a catch? Does watching or listening to videos and podcasts too fast inhibit your ability to retain what was discussed in them? And Google rolls out a suite of AI powered education tools for teachers. Will it help?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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RoboCasting - DTNS Live 5049

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:17:50 GMT

Main Show starts at 5:30

Brian Brushwood joins us to explain how he uses camera robots to help him with his podcasting setup. Is it too soon to call Microsoft Copilot+ PCs a failure? Google Labs launches Doppl, a new experimental iOS and Android app that lets you virtually try on outfits via AI generated images of yourself.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Rules for IoTs - DTNS Live 5048

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:15:08 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:54

Can AI help revive dying languages? Will Smith is here with the rules for a successful Internet of Things experience. Anthropic research suggests users engaging with Claude about emotional issues often report increased positivity as conversations progress. And the Wall Street Journal reported that Meta has poached three OpenAI researchers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Size of Your Mic Drops - DTNS Live 5047

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:17:48 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:43

What is the broader Microsoft strategy behind the new Xbox branded MetaQuest 3S headset? Insta360 has a new wearable wireless mic about the size of an Apple AirTag and weighs only 7.9 grams, with 10 hours of battery life, and a 300-meter range. Why are Several major automakers including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault saying no to CarPlay Ultra support? And Microsoft adds yet more ways to get security updates for Windows 10 after its EOL on Oct 14th.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Google Earth: Zoom and Enhance – DTNS Live 5046

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:19:23 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:13

To celebrate Google Earth’s 20th anniversary we discuss some of the new features the service offers. Amazon will expand same day delivery to reach more than 4,000 more small towns and rural areas in the US by the end of next year. We discuss PCMag’s latest tech etiquette survey. Are you being rude with your phone? Former marketing executive at Google and Facebook, Erc Antonow created the Metha-phone as a tongue-in-cheek way to wean people off their phones.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Free Range Taxis in Austin – DTNS Live 5045

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:11:09 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:55

Can Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi service make in-roads into the Austin market? Justin thinks so. Tom gives us the latest on AI regulation in Congress’s upcoming budget bill. Bloomberg reports Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity AI. And why is the world’s largest and most powerful digital camera on the top of South America’s Andes?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Sam Altman Interview – DTNS Live 5044

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:26:44 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:57

CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince, stated in an Axios article that search traffic referrals have plummeted as people increasingly rely on AI. Meta announced new Oakley smart glasses starting at $399. We talk to Andrew Mayne about his interview with OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. And it's Friday we test your knowledge of shave headed tech CEOs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Andrew Mayne, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Barbie's Dream AI - DTNS Live 5043

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:18:00 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:27

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects the company’s corporate headcount to shrink in the coming years as generative AI tools take over some tasks. Netflix signs a deal with French network TF1 to stream its broadcast channels in France. Mattel and OpenAI have a new partnership that will see the toy maker integrate OpenAI’s products into its design process and power new toys. And Xbox announces a new partnership with AMD that will see AMD hardware in the next-gen Xbox and the system NOT locked into one store.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ChatGPT Adds Pounds - DTNS Live 5042

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:17:26 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:11

Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that for the first time a majority of Americans got their news via social media over TV, direct websites and apps. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is telling countries they need to develop Sovereign AI. We explain what that is and what it can mean for AI development. Is the best way to store renewable energy sand? Finland thinks so.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Chatbot Confidential - DTNS Live 5041

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:18:17 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:32

Meta’s Threads app will now let users mark posts as containing spoilers, blurring text or images until tapped. Can LLM chatbots like ChatGPT be causing problems for those already suffering from mentally instability? An Oxford professor explains why they think AI alone cannot solve the productivity puzzle. And Ford tackles Pikes Peak race to summit with a heavily modified Mustang Mach-E.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stablemattress - DTNS Live 5040

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:20:14 GMT

Meta’s AI app draws criticism for its unclear privacy settings. Is cryptocurrency about to actually go mainstream? Google reiterated its opposition to age verification of a device’s user through its app store. And its our Friday great debates as well tackle some of the world’s most contentious issues.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Bodily Hotkeys - DTNS Live DTNS 5039

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:28:10 GMT

Emily Forlini is here to give us an update on the state of brain computer interfaces. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new AI-based tropical cyclone forecasting model. NYU and UC Berkeley researchers have come up with a way to train robots by watching people perform tasks from their own perspectives. And Amazon Prime Video pads out their streaming non-ad free subscription with more ads.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Handheld Boom - DTNS Live 5038

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:13:49 GMT

Main Show starts at 7:15

We discuss Amazon’s AI-powered Video Generator just out of beta. How burying smartphones can help fight crime. Scott shares what he thinks of the Xbox Handheld gaming PCs announced this week. And remembering Bill Atkinson’s legacy in GUI operating systems.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Microsoft Build and Tractor Pull - DTNS Live 5037

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:21:01 GMT

Meta pushes deeper into the AGI race with a new superintelligence lab and high-profile hires, while Apple draws the curtain on Intel Macs and Microsoft ditches Seattle for its Build conference. Meanwhile, Google’s AI-driven search is siphoning publisher traffic, Transsion is electrifying Africa with budget e-bikes, and Threads finally learns how to DM.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.

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WWDC - What's Up Apple? - DTNS Live 5036

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:15:00 GMT

Main Show starts at 6:49

We share our thoughts on this year’s Apple Keynote from WWDC. Justin share’s his thoughts on China’s ban on AI before entrance exams. And where is Apple on a deployment date for Apple Intelligence?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Walmart Sends Out the Drones - DTNS Live 5035

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:24:14 GMT

Main Show starts at 8:49

We divine what we can expect from Monday’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with help from Spotify. Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five more US cities. And it's Friday and time for another end of week quiz!

Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Surfs Up for AI in Seafood - DTNS Live 5034

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:24:10 GMT

Main Show starts at 9:32

Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain the role AI is taking in revolutionizing Aquaculture. Why is Microsoft publishing a magazine? Amazon hopes to replace delivery drivers with robots. And would you pay $22,000 for a luxury-minded display for showcasing your dynamic digital art?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Put Your Face in the Game - DTNS Live! 5033

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:21:45 GMT

00:00 Preshow

09:26 DTNS Live Starts

The IRS open-sourced its Direct File software amid political pressure, Microsoft reshuffled leadership to align LinkedIn and Office under shared AI goals, and AMC Networks joined other studios in partnering with AI firm Runway to streamline production and marketing.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe.

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You're Wetting It Wrong - DTNS Live 5032

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:14:17 GMT

TikTok is rolling out its “Manage Topics” feature globally. Nintendo will NOT provide review copies of the upcoming Switch 2 console. We explain away the FUD surrounding inaccurate beliefs about how waterproof our devices are. And Reddit rolls out the ability to hide your post history on your profile. Good or bad idea?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Don't Put Fur on a Robot - DTNS Live 5031

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:11:51 GMT

Wall Street Journal’s reports that Meta plans to fully automate ad creation using AI by 2026. Justin asks the question. Are data centers the new tech bubble? Are Apple TVs a good example of a privacy-first streaming hardware? And why we should stop anthropomorphizing generative AI tools.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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WhatsApp With This Group Chat! - DTNS Live 5030

Fri, 30 May 2025 21:25:12 GMT

Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, will summarize long emails unless you opt out. AI dev platform, Hugging Face, introduced two new open source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. Even with RCS, messaging Android users from an iPhone still kind of sucks. Will Apple address that at WWDC 2025? And it’s Friday Quiz time. Who spoke the quote, Steve Jobs or ChatGPT?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Fishtank PC Trends - DTNS Live 5029

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:17:08 GMT

Trisha Hershberger is here with the latest PC building trends she saw at this year’s COMPUTEX tradeshow. And Anthropic’s CEO paints a stark picture of what AI could do to the entry level white collar job market in the next 1 to 5 years. Instagram now supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos. And why SteamOS could make Windows irrelevant on handheld gaming PCs.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can't Game With Reputation - DTNS Live 5028

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:11:49 GMT

Is the biggest obstacle towards wider AI adoption in game development coming from gamers? YouTube has maintained the largest share of TV viewing for three months now according to Nielsen’s The Gaugue report. Why Microsoft’s attempt to get 3rd party devs to update through the Windows Update tool is the best thing since sliced bread. And Apple plans on releasing a new gaming App that will supersede Game Center.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Smart is in the Home of the Beholder - DTNS Live 5027

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:11:25 GMT

WhatsApp finally made it to iPad, Salesforce is dropping $8 billion on Informatica to boost its AI game, and Realme launched two phones with monster batteries that charge in under an hour. Meanwhile, The Browser Company hit pause on Arc to chase the AI wave with its new Dia browser.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.

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Reliably Unreliable LLMs - DTNS Live 5026

Fri, 23 May 2025 21:13:37 GMT

How reliable are LLMs when it comes to judgements in sensitive areas? Turns out not so much. How oversharing information online can make you a bigger target for cyber criminals. And can LLMs do a better job being CEO than a human could? Plus it's Friday and it's time to screw you thinking caps on as we quiz our panel about bad product names.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Data Centers "IN SPAAAAACE!!!" - DTNS Live 5025

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:20:48 GMT

Space, the final frontier for startups. Rob DeMillo is here to talk to us about the Space startup scene. Anthropic releases hybrid LLMs Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. Will Jony Ives' AI device be more successful than Rabbit or the Humane AI pin? And is Google harming its own ability to compete in the LLM space with its confusing naming conventions?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Playing with Godot on Vision Pro - DTNS Live 5024

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:09:34 GMT

Apple officially provides support for the Apple Vision Pro on the Godot game engine. OpenAI is buying Jony Ive’s product development company called io. Is YouTube the secret sauce for self-improvement? And Volvo will be the first automaker to integrate Google’s Gemini AI chatbot into its automobiles.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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All About Google I/O – DTNS Live 5023

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:09:20 GMT

We discuss all the announcements from Google I/O. Patrick’s here with a first-hand guide on how to prepare for connectivity and power outage during natural disasters. And Marshall, the guitar amplifier company, has introduced its first home theater soundbar.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Siri-ously Out of Date – DTNS Live 5022

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:11:45 GMT

Netflix has acquired exclusive global streaming rights to Sesame Street starting with season 56. Tom highlights the big news from Microsoft BUILD. Why is Apple so behind on rolling out AI? And are you one of the millions who haven’t upgraded their Windows OS installs?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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No Squirrels Were Harmed in the Making of This Forrest - DTNS Live 5021

Fri, 16 May 2025 21:21:19 GMT

Charter is buying Cox to form a cable giant, while Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier and expand fiber to millions. Meanwhile, Apple and Epic are back at it over Fortnite, OpenAI launches a coding assistant, Microsoft kills the Surface Laptop Studio, and Acer shows off sleek new gear at Computex. Also: Nvidia denies shifting GPU work to China, and Kickstarter gets serious about funding climate tech.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.

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Commercials Continue to "Ad Up" - DTNS Live 5020

Thu, 15 May 2025 21:12:14 GMT

Coinbase revealed a major data breach tied to contractor bribery, refusing a $20M ransom and facing up to $400M in fallout. Apple launched CarPlay Ultra with deeper in-car integration, starting with Aston Martin. Microsoft is shutting down third-party Bing Search APIs, while Trump criticized Apple’s move to import India-made iPhones. Meanwhile, Pinterest faces backlash over mass account bans.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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Your Switch...Should You Choose To Attack It... - DTNS Live 5019

Wed, 14 May 2025 21:10:41 GMT

DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve solves math and science problems by generating and critiquing its own answers. Meanwhile, the U.S. warns against Huawei chips, Sony eyes PS5 price hikes, Max reverts to HBO Max, Uber launches shuttles, Google tests AI Mode, and Airbnb adds on-demand services.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe.

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ESPN Your Streams - DTNS Live 5018

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:14:17 GMT

ESPN aims to launch a $29.99 per month streaming option this Fall. How early childhood YouTube channel Cocomelon moved to the big screen and what it could mean for other YT creators. And Apple reveals new accessibility features coming in iOS 19, macOS 16, and other platforms.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI Foresight Into Our Health - DTNS Live 5017

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:09:42 GMT

What are the concerns when using AI in healthcare and do the benefits outweigh the risks? Why did the US president fire the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter and does it have anything to do with AI and copyrighted materials? And a scientist licenses technology that makes wood strong as steel while keeping the weight benefits. And are you ready for a price increase on iPhones?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Don't Face Me, Bro! - DTNS Live 5016

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:21:29 GMT

Apple earned over $10 billion from U.S. App Store commissions last year, while Epic continues pushing to relist Fortnite amid ongoing policy shifts. Meanwhile, Microsoft banned the DeepSeek app over privacy concerns, and Meta is reportedly reversing course by adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses despite previous backlash.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.

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Cash Me Outside, Samsung! - DTNS Live 5015

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:20:45 GMT

Wikipedia fights against new rules that might remove the anonymity of its editors, Samsung announced a new way to transfer funds via cell phone, and we celebrate 20 years of Podfeet!

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Amos, Joe.

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Xbox Goes Mobile - DTNS Live 5014

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:08:32 GMT

Can the perceived gender of a robot influence the decisions you make by getting recommendations from it? We critique Netflix’s TV and mobile UI redesign. Plus is the cat out of the bag? Online leaks show a possible Xbox handheld could be arriving sooner rather than later. Scott tells us all about it!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Remembering Protocol - DTNS Live 5013

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:10:04 GMT

DoorDash plans to acquire hospitality tech firm SevenRooms. We do an overview of all the autonomous car companies right now. How can technology serve as a bridge to our memories of loved ones who’ve passed on.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Knob and Order: Special Car Unit - DTNS Live 5012

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:11:56 GMT

Automakers are rediscovering the benefits of control knobs and buttons for their cars. Waymo plans to add 2000 more robotaxis in 2026. Google launches a new film and TV production initiative, called 100 Zeros. We examine why they aren’t tasked with making movies or TV shows for YouTube or other Google outlets. And is over reliance on ChatBots for self-help a recipe for disaster.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI - Me - Anything! - DTNS Live 5011

Fri, 02 May 2025 21:17:36 GMT

Producer of the CISCO Series podcasts, David Spark, is here with a roundup of the big topics from the 2025 RSA Conference. Plus Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar. Something that already has a million users a week. Plus we discuss how Microsoft is celebrating World Passkey Day. And we end the week with a security quiz and games from David Spark.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Would You Like a Price Increase With That? - DTNS Live 5010

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:59:03 GMT

Xbox prices are going up? Is the first time in home video gaming where prices increase as a system gets older? Meta has plans to overhaul the advertising business from top to bottom, but will it work?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos

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Roomba, Bring Me a Beer - DTNS Live 5009

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:28:18 GMT

OpenAI pulls an update from ChatGPT that made it too sycophantic. Will Apple Intelligence ever come out? And researchers study if robo-vacuums can be repurposed for other tasks.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos

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ShopGPT - DTNS Live 5008

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:55:09 GMT

We examine the allegations that Amazon will add a line item in pricing denoting tariff charges on products. We discuss if AI assisted shopping is something we need and want. Jenn Cutter is here to explain what Game-key cards are for on the Nintendo Switch 2. And do AI writing assistants need a broader cultural understanding to be more useful for people outside of Western countries?

Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Amos

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Casino Science - DTNS Live 5007

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:16:12 GMT

We're in Las Vegas for The Morning Stream's live show! We'll be discussing the science of casinos with Dr. Niki and Bobby Frakenberger. Scott shares his thoughts on the Switch 2 and Switch 2 launch. Brian Ibbott will record an episode of the Taskville game show on DTNS Live. And Tom takes some Q and A from the live audience!

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Bobby Frankenberger, Brian Ibbott, Roger Chang, Amos

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There's an AI for That - DTNS Live 5006

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:21:59 GMT

Will AI replace apps as the primary interface for technology? Meta’s CTO thinks so. Netflix rolls out dialogue only subtitles. In Australia an AI-generated radio host of a four-hour show went unnoticed for months. And we end the week with another quizzical quiz that we’ll test your knowledge of life after death through technology in big and small screen.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Talk to My AI Agents – DTNS Live 5005

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:25:53 GMT

Can training an LLM on your work enable it to reproduce it with the same precision and quality? Would an energy efficiency label sway your decision on which smartphone or tablet you bought? Is 2025 the year when AI becomes a central pillar in which companies organize themselves around?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Geminizer! - DTNS Live 5004

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:17:58 GMT

OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Chrome if the Department of Justice forces Google to divest it. Nintendo says not everybody who wants a Switch 2 on launch day will not be able to get one. Bethesda officially drops The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered the same day they reveal. Why is everyone going crazy for it? And its YouTube’s 20th birthday. We discuss how a video-sharing platform has become an entertainment giant and an even larger repository of video people don’t watch.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Jump Cut Above the Rest? – DTNS Live 5003

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:16:06 GMT

Would you like your artistic legacy to live on in an LLM? With the age of tap to pay phone, how do you let your waiter know you’re ready to pay? A Columbia student suspended over an interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to develop a ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool. And Instagram launches a mobile video editor. Does CapCut have competition?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Pizza Party in a Waymo - DTNS Live 5002

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:17:06 GMT

AGI or artificial general intelligence is the holy grail for AI researchers. But how will we know when we’ve achieved it? Can AR/VR based therapy help people with social anxieties? The FTC has sued Uber, accusing it of misleading customers into signing up for the monthly subscription Uber One. And are you a tech hoarder? We share what we do with our old tech when we upgrade.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Trust Your Lying AI? - DTNS Live 5001

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:26:36 GMT

We discuss alternatives to Google’s ubiquitous search tool. Will screenshots be the universal method of capturing digital information for AI digital assistants? Is a trend of using ChatGPT to identify locations from photos another threat to privacy?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Baby-Googs - DTNS Live 5000

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:20:09 GMT

Google has been found guilty of breaking the law to establish its dominance in ad tech. What discuss what it means for the company. Community colleges struggle against bots pretending to be students stealing financial aid funds. How has AI impacted irregular digital workers who rely on online work to get by? And Polaroid introduces an updated version of their popular camera taking the best of both the old and the new.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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We're All Footnotes - DTNS Live 4999

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:12:59 GMT

We discuss Ubisoft’s new dev tools to help game-devs incorporate accessibility into their games for the colorblind. How can sound help patients alleviate issues with motion sickness. TikTok is launching “Footnotes,” a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature. And with the success of A Minecraft Movie, we ponder the potential of what other game IP to leverage for cinematic or TV adaptations.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Protecting Your Data & The AI Revolution - DTNS Live 4998

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:17:45 GMT

Apple says it has a workaround to training its AI models with data that doesn’t violate its customers' privacy. The town that used AI to see what everybody wanted. OpenAI is working on a X-like social media platform. Is this what we want? And we share our data security habits when we travel abroad with tech.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Latest on Tech Tariffs - DTNS Live 4997

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:10:07 GMT

Which tech products are affected by tariffs and which have been given exemptions? Justin is here to break it down for us. Should ChatBots be made to be less human-like so people don’t assume its intelligent? Would you feel violated if your ride-hailing service recorded your conversation during the ride? And if smartphones are durable to resist breaking if dropped what’s the point of having a phone case?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Appliances as a Service - DTNS Live 4996

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:18:04 GMT

Toshiba unveils the Aurex AX-RP10, a portable wireless record player. MIT researchers study if English-speaking robots improve the quality of dialogue between parents and children. Plus would you subscribe to your appliance? And it’s time again for our Friday end-of-week Great Debates! Unemployed or Phoneless, Smell vs Taste; which side will you take?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Get Your Game on IRL - DTNS Live 4995

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:14:06 GMT

Have you ever experienced GTP or Game Transfer Phenomenon? A condition where the physical world and video games bleed together. What new research discovered about the stylistic differences between news articles written by human journalists and those generated by AI. And Apple airlifts U.S. around 1.5 million iPhones to avoid tariffs on Chinese imports. And DoorDash starts robot deliveries in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Plz n Thx – DTNS Live 4994

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:14:23 GMT

Nintendo’s recent Switch 2 announcement was a hit. The pricing for the games and console is not so much. Fans of Internet derived shorthand like Kthxbai, thx, and l8r in text messages might need to rethink their approach if you want to seem sincere. Google AI makes the Wizard of Oz look better on the Sphere in Vegas. And why house robots always seem to suck.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Signal is Secure. People Are Not - DTNS Live 4993

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:07:51 GMT

Shannon’s here to show off Gemini’s new AI live streaming and screen sharing features. We explore how to avoid your own Signalgate communications debacle. Where Zipline is expanding its remotely piloted air delivery service. And what everyone’s favorite FAST services are.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Got Jokes? Social Media Doesn't - DTNS Live 4992

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:14:15 GMT

Meta releases a new version of Llama LLM over the weekend. How does it compare with previous versions and its rivals? Small Indian tech shops are building a niche market by hacking together hybrid-laptops from various cast away parts. How Tom used ChatGPT on his vacation to Japan. And Bluesky might have less toxicity, it also has less fun.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Not Everyone Has Good AI Feels - DTNS Live 4991

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:15:32 GMT

Vimeo is rolling out Vimeo Streaming, enabling video creators launch their own subscription streaming services. AI experts are way more optimistic about AI’s future than the general U.S. public. Speaking of AI, Microsoft's Copilot can now browse the web and perform actions for you. And it's Friday! We’ve got another fun trivia quiz that will test your knowledge of fake movies!

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Brocco-Lie - DTNS Live 4990

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:15:03 GMT

Google’s NotebookLM has a new feature enabling it to find and summarize its own web sources. OpenAI’s new image-generation feature in ChatGPT is proving popular with users. Can extended reality tech help change the way we eat? And Apple might be upgrading the telephoto lens in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Nintendo Switch 2: You Know You Want One! - DTNS Live 4989

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:10:41 GMT

We break down Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement. Does screen time in bed contribute to insomnia? And did OpenAI train its GPT-4o model on paywalled books from O’Reilly Media without permission.

Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Neighbors Are Listening - DTNS Live 4988

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:17:37 GMT

What is an “open-weight” language model and is it the same as an open-source model? Jason Howell explains. Can Samsung’s new HW-Q990F with its 23 speakers redefine the performance expectations from a soundbar? And what are the motivations behind Amazon’s new theatrical ambitions.

Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Return of Engagement - DTNS Live 4987

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:24:57 GMT

AI startup, Runway, released its Gen-4 model claiming to generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes. Why are AI generated fake movie trailers generating controversy on YouTube. Amazon launched Alexa Plus in early access. And Substack is launching a TikTok-style video feed in its app.

Starring Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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None Shall Password - DTNS Live 4986

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:24:57 GMT

A Chinese leaker says Apple’s upcoming “iPhone Fold” will feature a foldable screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Microsoft is phasing-in a new passwordless sign-in experience for over 1 billion user accounts, with a focus on eliminating passwords. DOGE plans to migrate Social Security’s legacy code base to something more modern over a few months. Is that enough time to ensure the system’s integrity stays intact? And it's Friday. We test everyone’s knowledge of failed or bankrupted tech brands.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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WhatsApp with your default messenger? - DTNS Live 4985

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:17:17 GMT

WhatsApp is available as the default call and message app for iPhones, Instacart will start paying customers to record store shelves, and Signal downloads are on the rise.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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Preserve, Preserve, Preserve - DTNS Live 4984

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:23:21 GMT

Amazon announced a new AI ‘Interests’ feature which uses personalized shopping prompts “in everyday language” to track down current and new products, AI web crawlers are consuming too much bandwidth, and that which is old is new again.

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe.

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Gemini, Who is Me? - DTNS Live 4983

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:18:00 GMT

Napster finds new virtual life, Signal finds itself in the middle of a storm, and why is Apple okay with AppleTV+ losing money?

Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Amos, Joe.

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23 and Flee - DTNS Live 4982

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:17:50 GMT

What the 23 and Me bankruptcy means for its customers, new features coming to Apple's top of the line AirPod Max, and FuriosaAI has turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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AI Cures - DTNS Live 4981

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:25:43 GMT

Can AI provide help to patients with rare illnesses using repurposing existing medication? Is Google’s conclusion that news has little to no value to its ad business in Europe a self-interested negotiating tactic? GM seems to really not want people installing Apple CarPlay upgrade kits in its EVs, citing safety concerns and potential warranty issues. And it's Friday we have a new end of week Quiz with Sound!

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ChatSUS - DTNS Live 4980

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:14:25 GMT

Apple TV+ Losing is reportedly losing $1 Billion annually. Does that matter? ChatGPT is hit with privacy complaints over defamatory hallucinations in the EU. Are kids having too much screen time in the classroom? TikTok is planning to display real-time Amber Alerts in US users’ For You feeds.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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NotFlix of Gaming - DTNS Live 4979

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:18:07 GMT

Yum Brands, owner of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, is partnering with Nvidia to integrate AI into its restaurants. Global shipments of VR headsets are declining? Have we passed peaked consumer VR? How are YouTube gaming influencers impacting video game companies? And Netflix presents its vision for video gaming at GDC.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Large Language Meals - DTNS Live 4978

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:22:02 GMT

Would you use a deep learning AI to count calories for you? Does retouching a photograph with generative AI tools no longer make it a photograph? Pebble’s creator has a new company called Core Devices, and guess what it’s ready to start selling in two months? And more than 400 Hollywood creative leaders signed an open letter to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, urging them not to roll back copyright protection.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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I DON'T Want My MTV! - DTNS Live 4977

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:15:16 GMT

Discord hopes to expand its reach with its Social SDK enabling game devs to integrate Discord features into their games. Google is turning its Taara incubator into its own company. Taara uses laser light to transmit data at 20 Gbps over 20 km lowering the cost to deploy high speed broadband into remote and rural areas. Plus Would you take orders from a robo-boss? Scientists in Poland ran a study to find out. And Warner Bros. Discovery is experimenting with releasing a premium series first on its cable outlets before moving them to streaming.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Smurfs of District 9 - DTNS Live 4976

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:22:24 GMT

Bloomberg’s sources say Apple is developing a new AirPods feature to do translations during in-person conversations. Apple says it will support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Plus what does equivalent title mean when it comes to swapping out unplayable DVDs? And its Friday and its time for the first great debates of the new year!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Gemini Responds Like You - DTNS Live 4975

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:21:23 GMT

Comcast signed a $3 billion deal with the IOC to retain U.S. broadcasting and streaming rights for the Olympics through 2036. What does it mean for Peacock and what are Comcast’s obligations? Google has released Gemini with Personalization, a new experimental feature designed to enhance user experience by leveraging personal data from Google’s ecosystem to deliver tailored responses. How does generative AI flatten indigenous cultures? And OpenAI wants the U.S. government to establish a copyright strategy to train AI models on copyrighted material under “fair use.”

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Call Me ChatGPT – DTNS Live 4974

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:17:33 GMT

Microsoft is planning 3D gaming experiences for Copilot. What would that look like? Niantic announces it has agreed to sell Pokémon Go to Saudi Arabia based Scopely. Gizmodo thinks ChatGPT short stories are terrible despite what Sam Altman says, and are you pulling back your online footprint and how?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Just One More Tok Before Bed - DTNS Live 4973

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:18:58 GMT

Paranoid about being tracked online or malicious actors eavesdropping on your messages? Patrick Norton has some useful tips on protecting yourself. Can Wordle help you break up the monotony of the workday and make you more productive? TikTok announces a new “wind down” feature that coaxes teens younger than 16 to shutdown the app and go to bed. And we discuss the ways Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Even DVDs Can Rot - DTNS Live 4972

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:17:19 GMT

What’s the story behind the agentic AI Manus and why is it making waves in the AI community. Is your DVD and Blu-ray collection a risk from disc rot? Skype is going away May 5th so why is Microsoft issuing an update for it? And after delaying the rollout of its upcoming Siri AI upgrade Apple is now delaying its rumored smart display.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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You Can't Be Siri-ous - DTNS Live 4971

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:32:44 GMT

Can LEDs banish the blight of acne? Is Apple’s AI push stalled? Meta’s Threads is testing a feature that lets users add interests to their profiles. And we got another end of the week Quiz with focus on ionic phones from pop culture.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Thread Lightly on Reddit – DTNS Live 4970

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:24:30 GMT

When is thin too thin for smartphones? Why are so many sites moving content behind a paywall and does it bode for tightening the ad sector? Reddit is introducing new tools to improve user engagement and help prevent rule violations. And 1Password has a new feature to add a specific physical location to items.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Age of M3 Ultra – DTNS Live 4969

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:20:37 GMT

Apple’s unveiled refreshes for the Mac Studio and MacBook Air. Are they enough of uplift to warrant an upgrade? Plus cheap EVs are still unfulfilled wishes. But VW plans on changing that with new entry-level EVs next year and in 2027. And users of Sesame’s demo of its conversational speech model report feel emotionally connected to it. Google announced an experimental “AI Mode” in Search to compete with services like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT Search.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Braking the Ice With Hockey Tech - DTNS Live 4968

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:17:09 GMT

What’s got everyone excited about the NHL's smart watch app for referees? Google Messages is adding a scam detection tool for Android users. Smartphone concepts that use full size camera lenses make a reappearance at this year's Mobile World Congress. And Hasbro announces a Monopoly App Banking, replacing cash and the banker with a mobile app to manage all transactions in the board game. Would you play it?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Thank You Claude! - DTNS Live 4967

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:19:50 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares her experience with getting rid of her landline after 42 years. Should parents of young children expose them to generative AI at an early age? Lenovo announced some wild new laptop form factors and concepts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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R.I.P. Skype – DTNS Live 4966

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:23:11 GMT

Google co-founder Sergey Brin wants employees to work 60-hour weeks in the office every weekday to accelerate AI development. Microsoft is shutting down Skype. We look back at our fond and maybe not so fond memories of the service. Plus are return to office policies catering to a company's lowest performing employees? And it's Friday quiz time. Do you know these UK musicians who participated in the silent album titled “Is This What We Want?”.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How Do We Measure "Better"? - DTNS Live 4965

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:23:10 GMT

Social Media and Misinformation are often presented as two sides of the same coin, but what does the data actually say? Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to break it down for us. And surveillance technology used to monitor warehouse workers is being introduced into the office workplace but does it actually measure anything useful? Instagram is looking into the idea of launching Reels as a standalone short-form video app.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Game Pass and Chill - DTNS Live 4964

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:22:13 GMT

Why hasn’t Xbox Game Pass turned into the Netflix of games? Scott shares his thoughts. Why is Apple’s decision to end Advanced Data Protection for UK iCloud users drawing such little outcry from the British public. Amazon announced Alexa+, a generative AI-powered version of the venerable voice assistant. And what is Toyota Woven City the company’s test course for mobility all about?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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EV Curious - DTNS Live 4963

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:19:46 GMT

Miss the old keyboard on the smartphone? Well Clicks is bringing it back for Android phones. In the market of a new EV but not sure where to begin? Emily Forlini is here with an EV buyer’s guide. Would you use free ad-supported software for work? And UK artists and newspapers launch a protest against UK government plans to let artificial intelligence companies use copyright-protected work without permission.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Click & Smell - DTNS Live 4962

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:15:45 GMT

Perplexity teases its upcoming web browser and shares a wait list. ASUS debuts a new computer mouse you can smell. Google is pricing its new video generation model Veo 2 at $0.50/sec. And researchers at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst have conducted unbiased sampling of YouTube videos uncovering data Google itself won’t share.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ChatGPT Operator is Standing By! - DTNS Live 4961

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:24:18 GMT

Apple will disable its Advanced Data Protection end-to-end encryption feature in the UK. HP forced customers in Europe to wait 15 minutes on the phone to encourage its customers to use chat or social media for support calls. And it's Friday. We quiz you on your knowledge of secret codes and messages in history, corporate logos and movies.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Prime Bond – DTNS Live 4960

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:16:34 GMT

Amazon MGM has entered into a deal that will allow it creative control over the James Bond movie franchise. Will this be a blessing or a curse for 007? YouTube is planning a new, lower-priced version of its paid video service called “premium lite”. An Australian online safety report from eSafety found that children can easily bypass social media age restrictions, something necessary as the government moves forward with a ban on social media for under-16s. And Amazon announced that it surpassed Walmart in Q4 revenue, bringing in $187.8 billion, ahead of Walmart’s $180.5 billion.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Another Brick In My Pants - DTNS Live 4959

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:11:26 GMT

Microsoft Research develops a generative AI model that can build out game worlds. Humane, the makers of the failed Humane AI pin, is selling most of its company to HP for $116 million. Eufy announced the FamiLock S3 Max, a video lock that can automatically unlock doors when it reads the palms of authorized people.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Fiverr Chatbot Busker - DTNS Live 4958

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:15:23 GMT

As Apple looks to increase its production of iPhones for the global market in India, China is finding ways to slow that process. Fiverr unveiled new initiatives to attract gig workers to its platform and provide them with generative AI tools. Spotify will launch a “Music Pro” tier later this year that will offer “Hi-Fi” audio, “remixing tools,” and access to concert tickets. And Waymo is rumored to be developing a subscriber program.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Quote the Mastodon, "Ever More" - DTNS Live 4957

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:20:45 GMT

Mastodon is working to add the controversial ‘quote posts’ feature found on other platforms like X, Bluesky and Threads. A memo shows Meta has plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows. Y Combinator startup Firecrawl seeks to hire an AI agent for $15K a year. Real effort or just free publicity? And we test everyone’s knowledge of theme restaurants with this week’s quiz!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Paramount YouTube TV Game of Chicken - DTNS Live 4956

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:19:24 GMT

What’s the current state of the GPU marketplace and why is it so darn hard to get one? On Monday Meta started a round of performance-based layoffs of roughly 5% of the workforce even though many of those affected met or exceeded performance goals. The UK firm manages to recover 97% of the lithium and 99% of the graphite from a used EV battery. And Paramount channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon, go dark on YouTube TV starting today.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Netflix and Grill - DTNS Live 4955

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:13:43 GMT

The ESA is bringing out a new video game show, “Interactive Innovation Conference”. Is this the successor to E3? Scott fills us in. Plus Apple is looking into home robotics to expand its smart home offerings and launching a new health study that will gather data from Apple devices to discover new relationships between different areas of health tracking. And Netflix opened a restaurant?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Thick and Thin of Smartphones - DTNS Live 4954

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:20:17 GMT

How thin can you make a book-foldable smartphone? Oppo has the answer. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealed Americans primarily watch YouTube on TV screens vs mobile screens. Are Jeep infotainment systems filled with persistent ads? And is the next big thing on Netflix, podcasts?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI Drains Brains - DTNS Live 4953

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:21:42 GMT

Are generative AI tools detrimental to our ability to think critically? The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit is being held in Paris this week. Do we need to pay attention? Did Super Bowl LIX highlight a tipping point for cryptocurrencies and sports betting? And Google Calendar is paring back its default notable dates in events. Does anyone use that feature?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Goud Do Better, Google! - DTNS Live 4852

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:27:38 GMT

We discussed our cable management habits. The UK’s government has reportedly ordered Apple to create a backdoor encrypted user data in iCloud data. Google updates Gemini’s AI response in its Super Bowl ad. And it’s Friday. We test our panel with another round of quiz questions centered on the topic of distillation.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Creating Distilled Models is Half the Battle! - DTNS Live 4951

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:22:42 GMT

Could the threat posed by Ransomware be diminishing? A new cyber security report holds some tantalizing data. Why is Microsoft Teams getting Facebook-like functionality? Bloomberg’s sources suggest that Amazon’s belt tightening will raise fears of “lean years ahead” And Stanford and the University of Washington AI researchers trained an AI “reasoning” model for under $50.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Saving Game History - DTNS Live 4950

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:26:39 GMT

The Video Game History Foundation has made its archive available for early access, free of charge. Google updates its AI principles removing references to weapons and surveillance. Sonos is planning to launch a streaming TV device later this year in the $200-$400 price range.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Taking Driver Assistance to New Levels - DTNS Live 4949

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:18:20 GMT

A new app from the Icon Factory called Tapestry pulls together feeds from Bluesky, Mastodon, RSS, YouTube, and more into one timeline. Fox Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch told analysts the company will finally get into the mainstream paid streaming subscription game this year. Adobe is adding a new Contract Intelligence feature to its Acrobat “AI Assistant” to scan contracts and flag important details.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Deep Seeking Deep Research - DTNS Live 4948

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:20:10 GMT

OpenAI announced Deep Research, an agentic ChatGPT tool, that lets users ask the chatbot to perform “multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks”. AI companies like Anthropic would like job applicants NOT to use AI on their submission. Fitness+ adds hours of Kendrick Lamar themed workouts to celebrate Super Bowl LIX. And where are all the new GPUs that Nvidia launched?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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LinkedIn's Break Room - DTNS Live 4947

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:26:41 GMT

LinkedIn’s efforts to bring more video creators on board seems to be paying off. Why is Nintendo going after a Costa Rican grocery store owner? Plus OpenAI launched o3-mini, a new AI reasoning model designed to be both powerful and more affordable. And it's Friday and time for another end of week Fun Time Quiz. Can you figure out the answer before everyone else?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Throwing Spaghetti at the Facebook Wall - DTNS Live 4946

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:20:14 GMT

Microsoft integrates OpenAI’s o1 model into Copilot and gives Copilot users free access to it. PLus Microsoft is making a NPC optimized version of DeepSeek’s R1 model to run locally on Copilot+PC machines. Google is launching “Ask for me,” a new Search Lab experiment that uses AI to call businesses for local service pricing and availability. And Facebook realizes it is no longer relevant to younger audiences.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Goodness Scrape! - DTNS Live 4945

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:13:17 GMT

OpenAI tells the Financial Times that it found evidence that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek used OpenAI’s proprietary models to train its system. An anti-AI scrapping activist creates a tarpit to trap AI crawlers in an endless maze of links to nowhere. Plus Xbox’s Phil Spencer made an interesting comment about hard exclusives on the platform. And how do teens really feel about the tech industry and the dangers of the AI industry?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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All About That Bias - DTNS Live 4944

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:21:08 GMT

As generative AI develops much of the focus has been on the human-like quality of their output. But what does the data show regarding how AI-human interaction creates a feedback loop that impacts our biases? X has partnered with Visa to offer peer-to-peer fund transfer. Is it enough to pull people back to the platform and will existing users even use it? The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has reported on a study that shows almost one in 10 people use the same four-digit PIN.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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DeepSeek Makes Deep Impression - DTNS Live 4943

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:22:15 GMT

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shakes up the tech market with its R1 Reasoning model that it claims has better performance than OpenAI’s o1 model at just 3% to 5 % of the cost. Canadian developer Daniel Supernault has launched a Kickstarter to increase development of federated social media apps. And multiple YouTube viewers say they are getting served hour-long ads on YouTube without an option to skip them.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Swinging Telegram - DTNS Live 4942

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:23:56 GMT

Scientists from Tufts University have accidentally made a sticky web-like substance not unlike what Spider-man would use. The next generation of Apple’s Car Play, up until yesterday or so, was supposed to come out in 2024. What’s going on with the update and should 3rd party car infotainment systems be put on notice? Plus it's Friday and time to test everyone’s knowledge of Stargate. And how social networks differ around the globe.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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An OpenAI Relationship - DTNS Live 4941

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:21:38 GMT

OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle announced Stargate, a $500 billion investment initiative into building data centers for AI in the US. Sony will end Blu-ray production next month. Security researchers discovered vulnerabilities in a Subaru web portal that let them take over car controls and track driver location data. And OpenAI announced Thursday it’s launching a “research preview” of Operator.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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NetFlex - DTNS Live 4940

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:20:34 GMT

GDC has released its State of the Game Industry 2025 survey. What does it say about the general mood among game developers, their interest in generative AI and platforms they’re developing for. We look at the highlights from Samsung’s latest Unpacked event where they unveiled new Galaxy S series phones and generative AI services. Plus why is Netflix raising prices again?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok, Who's There? - DTNS Live 4939

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:27:47 GMT

How AI models are helping streamline the process of developing anti-venom for victims of snake bites. We share how we dealt with the “harrowing” ordeal of this past weekend’s TikTok outage. Spotify expands its offerings to include educational courses and self-help content.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Gilded Age of Food Delivery - DTNS Live 4938

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:31:54 GMT

A Pew study found that over a quarter of American teens ages 13 to 17 use ChatGPT for school work. Is this harmful behavior? Goldbelly, the online service that delivers boutique foods across North America, will now deliver Michelin starred meals. And it's Friday. Time for another fun end of week quiz!

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok Game of Chicken - DTNS Live 4937

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:20:41 GMT

The US government is looking at ways to avoid having TikTok shut down if it loses its case in the Supreme Court. Plus Intel scores a much needed if very small win in the GPU marketplace. And why are Chinese authorities concerned about the influx of Americans to the platform?

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can You Trust Open AI With Local News? - DTNS Live 4936

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:20:11 GMT

Diamond Comics Distributors, the largest comic book distributor in North America, has filed for bankruptcy. What does this tell us how digital disruption is affecting specialty brick and mortar stores? Plus Nikita Bier, creator of tbh and Gas, has launched a new app called Explode, designed for sending disappearing messages on iMessage. OpenAI and Axios announced the Generative AI company will underwrite the expansion of Axios to four cities of its choice as part of a content-sharing and technology deal. And Xbox has expanded its DIY repairability options for its Xbox Series game consoles.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Activity Doesn't Equal Productivity - DTNS Live 4935

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:16:23 GMT

Is social media an addiction? If so can we treat its obsessive use by some the same way we treat individuals with substance abuse problems? Andrea explains what the data says. Plus a lawsuit alleges Nvidia’s Cosmos World Foundation Models trained on YouTube videos without their permission and why Nvidia believes it hasn’t. And TSMC’s Arizona plant begins fabbing 4-nm chips and does this hearld a new American renaissance in silicon chip production?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Andrew Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok Wiggle Room Challenge - DTNS Live 4934

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:24:04 GMT

TikTok is just days away from being banned from operating in the US if it doesn’t sell its American operations to a non-Chinese owner. Justin has a theory of what could possibly save TikTok. Plus the outgoing Biden administration has proposed an ““Interim Final Rule on Artificial Intelligence Diffusion” Monday that would keep high performance GPUs used in AI servers out of China. And fire watch app Duty Watch has seen a spike in users as fires blaze across Los Angeles county.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok's Clock Runs Out? - DTNS Live 4933

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:37:46 GMT

A recent survey by Deloitte has shown a drop in EV interest. Why has interest in EVs waned? Sports-focused streaming service Venu, co-founded by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox Corp., has been discontinued. With a possible TikTok shut down in the US on the horizon, what are some alternatives? Plus we engage with some introspective questions in our Friday end-of-week debates.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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You've Made Your Thread, Now Lie on It - DTNS Live 4932

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:27:51 GMT

We discuss the winners of Best of CES 2025. Plus Meta backtracks on its policy of allowing political content on its platform. And we discuss the LA Fires and how it has impacted the DTNS crew.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Are You Compliant, Do You Matter? - DTNS Live 4931

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:28:10 GMT

Tom finds Matter is slowly making its way across more IoT smart home devices. Robert Heron is here with details on Home Theater technology trends for this year including even larger screens, brighter OLED displays, and laser short-throw projects. Plus Robb Dunewood shares the results of his quest to find better microphones for podcasting. And Jason Howell discovers an AI powered earbud that does translation.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Attach This Title With Silicone Tape! - DTNS Live 4930

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:18:57 GMT

It’s day 2 of our CES coverage. Allison found a space heater for beehives, an emotional support robot for pets, iFixit’s latest DIY repair tools. Plus Robb has found a potentially life changing tool for those with dyslexia. Tom’s found several new smart glasses. And Bodie shares what he learned from Lightship RV about the future of EV RVing and Pivotal’s single seat EVTOL.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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You Bots Get ON My Lawn! - DTNS Live 4929

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:44:11 GMT

We're down in Las Vegas reporting from the Consumer Electronics Show 2025. We have a great discussion on AMD's event, TCL's announcements, new pinball machines from Stern, wearables, robot lawnmowers and Robb had a chance to talk to the CEO of Stellar about their product to provide mobile internet access to vehicles.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Fake People? We Don't Even Like Real People - DTNS Live 4928

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:24:54 GMT

Can putting data centers in space provide much needed benefits and what are the challenges? Hoping to appeal to a younger crowd Meta is rolling out features to let users create AI characters on Instagram and Facebook and why some say the results look more like spam more than anything else. Roger brings a quiz about Las Vegas.

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Land of Bilk and Honey!!! - DTNS Live 4927

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:44:28 GMT

On this episode. Is the web browser extension coupon code tool, Honey, running a scam using influencers to peddle its product? Plus Meta swaps out its Global Affairs President, former leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, with Joel Kaplan, Clegg’s deputy and a well connected Republican. How much do you like your barber?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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It's Bloatware All the Way Down - DTNS LIVE 4914

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:44:50 GMT

Should AI be used in police reports? Robb and Justin have different thoughts. Justin shares his impression on OpenAI·s Sora. When do you think this will be a useful thing? YouTube raises its prices and the group discusses cable and streaming platforms. What do you consider bloatware? James the Trucker sends in his thoughts on the multiverse. OpenAI introduces ·Santa Mode· to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats.

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