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The US AI Framework Is a Press Release - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

So why is Andy Beach still worried? Tom talks over the real things to worry about with US AI regulation.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

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Sony Acquires Cinemersive Labs to Level Up PS5 Pro Rendering - DTNS 5240

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:48:04 GMT

Reddit is officially done with the r/all feed for its users, and Google Gemma 4 is a massive and truly open model family that can run on a laptop and a Raspberry Pi.

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.

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Humans Head Back to the Moon - DTNS 5239

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:40:52 GMT

While on Earth, Microsoft realizes it needs more data centers, and ByteDance moves into the video generation space.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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OpenAI Insists It Makes Lots of Money - DTNS 5238

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:37:11 GMT

Plus, Google wants to whoop Whoop at wearables and Q-Day gets closer.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Popular JavaScript Package Axios Gets Compromised - DTNS 5237

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:47:40 GMT

Meta adds two new Ray-Ban frames meant to make them more prescription-lens friendly, and Samsung’s new app plays ultra-low frequencies into most earbuds to help reduce motion sickness.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Apple Bets LLMs Can Be Like Search - DTNS 5236

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:16:04 GMT

Is it smart for Apple to let you choose your LLM? Plus, is it time to stop forgiving Windows?

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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DTNS March 2026 in Review

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of March.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Sell Your House as a Raffle - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Gina Sapsted at the Flat Raffle (https://theflatraffle.com/#) joins us to talk about how she’s selling her London flat on Raffall (https://raffall.com/). Like crowdfunding but for selling your stuff. Also Gina gave us a promo code 'DTNS' that gives you 2 bonus tickets and will apply until the competition finishes!

Featuring Tom Merritt and Gina Sapsted.

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We Bid a Fond Farewell to the Apple Cheesegrater - DTNS 5235

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:37:08 GMT

Anthropic leaks details on a powerful model that aims to beat Opus called Claude Mythos, and the Sony PS5 is about to get a lot more expensive.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Meta and Google Face Their Big Tobacco Moment - DTNS 5234

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:36:26 GMT

What the court case in Los Angeles indicates about the fate of social media companies. And Nintendo raises the price of physical media.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter

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OpenAI Says Bye Disney, Hello Business - DTNS 5233

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:37:44 GMT

Plus, making supercapacitors from bourbon leftovers.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach.

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The FCC bans new foreign made routers in the US - DTNS 5232

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:08:22 GMT

Anthropic Claude Code can now control the computer in claw-like fashion, and Apple Maps is about to get sponsored results inside its maps.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Your Hate for Thin Phones Saved the S-Pen - DTNS 5231

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:02:53 GMT

Plus, the best prompts for chatbot users, new and old.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra Wins With the Privacy Display - DTNS 5230

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:48 GMT

Google will add a 24-hour delay for users sideloading unauthorized apps, and Chris Ashley tells us why Counter-Strike 2 players are upset with a seemingly small update.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Chris Ashley.

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Google Updates Stitch and Introduces “Vibe Design” - DTNS 5229

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:29:51 GMT

Nothing CEO Carl Pei says modern smartphone apps will be replaced with agentic actions under the hood, and Uber taps Rivian for a big robotaxi roll-out in San Francisco and Miami by 2028.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Apple Has the Right to Refuse Service to You - DTNS 5228

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:13:59 GMT

Plus, the Pentagon fires back against Anthropic, and Google helps identify more iOS malware.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Everyone Hates NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 - DTNS 5227

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:59:16 GMT

Why improved lighting in games has received a lot of hate, plus, you can now run Doom on the human brain.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Apple Is the Most Repairable in 14 Years - DTNS 5226

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:43:45 GMT

IFixit has expressed cries of joy over Apple's drift towards repairability. And the war in Iran might drive chip prices even higher.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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RayNeo Air 4 Pro Supports HDR10 On The Low End - DTNS 5225

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:59:47 GMT

Meta is reportedly delaying its “Avocado” AI model and might lean on Gemini to fill the gap, and Sony is trialing dynamic pricing for games on the PS Store and gamers aren’t happy about it.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Attackers Take Down Medical Equipment Maker’s Systems - DTNS 5224

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:55:41 GMT

But we also have confirmation on PC gems coming to Xbox and a more immersive Google Maps experience.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

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WhatsApp Fights Scams and Opens Pre-teen Accounts - DTNS 5223

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:03:47 GMT

Plus, people like the new Samsung Galaxy S26, and why Meta bought Moltbook.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Yann LeCun’s World Models Raise $1 Billion - DTNS 5222

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:23:18 GMT

Amazon is implementing new safeguards to protect against outages related to generated code, and Google is unifying its suite of Gemini integrations inside Google Drive.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.

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Anthropic Files Its Lawsuit. Can it Win? - DTNS 5221

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:02:13 GMT

Plus, Microsoft deploys Claude Cowork into Copilot, and a study indicates the best way for managers to implement AI tools.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

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What It Takes to Declare a Company a Supply Chain Risk - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:19:02 GMT

A supply chain risk is when a company’s products or services could be compromised in ways that threaten security or disrupt how a system works. Tom Explains.

Featuring Tom Merritt.

"Is Claude a Supply Chain Risk? What Federal Contractors Need to Know About This Designation | Insights & Resources | Goodwin" https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/03/alerts-practices-is-claude-a-supply-chain-risk

"10 USC 3252: Requirements for information relating to supply chain risk" https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3252&num=0&edition=prelim

"Pentagon’s Anthropic Risk Decision Spurs Lawmaker Confusion (1)" https://news.bgov.com/bloomberg-government-news/pentagons-anthropic-risk-decision-spurs-confusion-in-congress

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The Pixel 10a is a Beautiful Red Beast - DTNS 5220

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:14:24 GMT

The next Xbox console will be able to play Xbox games as well as PC games natively, and ChatGPT-5.4 brings agentic computer control to premium users for the first time.

Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.

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DTNS EXTRA: US DoD Officially Declares Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:56:17 GMT

Sort of. It's mostly official. Tom explains why in a short update to today's DTNS.

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Epic and Google Reach Third-party App Store Peace - DTNS 5219

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:48:29 GMT

Plus, the new Nothing 4a Pro is out, and Tom was right about Anthropic.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Apple Comes for the Chromebook - DTNS 5218

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:38:14 GMT

Also, Andy Beach joins us with opinions about HBO Max and Paramount+ merging.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach.

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Apple Upgrades MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and Max - DTNS 5217

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:19:32 GMT

Meta Ray-Bans are sending private videos to human workers in Kenya, and Dr. Niki talks about what we know about the effects of LLM use on mental health.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

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Why Anthropic is Fighting with the US Military - DTNS 5216

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:26:24 GMT

And OpenAI is benefiting. Plus, new mobile concepts and chips from MWC Barcelona.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

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DTNS February in Review

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:32:49 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of February.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Anthropic and OpenAI Draw a Red Line for the Pentagon - DTNS 5215

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:42:47 GMT

Block announced a 40% layoff of staff as it leans further into AI tools, and Netflix drops out of the bidding wear for Warner Discovery leaving Paramount in the driver's seat.

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.

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Why NVIDIA’s Awesome Earnings Tanked the Market

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:35:42 GMT

And Burger King. They put LLMs. In our ears.

Starring To Merritt and Jenn Cutter

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Samsung’s New Galaxy S26 Phones - DTNS 5213

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:19:15 GMT

Plus, Teens are fairly neutral about AI and may not use it for the things you think they do.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Jason Howell.

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Citrini's Substack Post Sent the Market Into a Panic - DTNS 5212

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:23:39 GMT

Meta secured a deal with AMD that shows that all roads do not lead to Nvidia, and Dan Campos tells us about Mexico's use of robot dogs for security.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Dan Campos.

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Does the Head of Xbox Need to Be a Gamer? - DTNS 5211

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:32:26 GMT

We analyze the departure of Phil Spencer and his replacement, the person who helped Instacart IPO. Plus, a solid-state battery gets closer to safer 5-minute EV charging.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rob Dunewood, and Andy Beach.

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Why Meta is Moving its VR World to Your Phone - DTNS 5210

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:18:25 GMT

Plus, one more email to explain to managers what coding tools are good for and why you shouldn’t have random usage goals.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach

Show notes found here.

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Microsoft’s 10,000-year Storage Tech - DTNS 5209

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:24:20 GMT

Plus Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits under oath that age verification is hard.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki

Show notes found here.

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India Wants to Be the Center of AI - DTNS 5208

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:59:46 GMT

Plus, Apple may do a week of announcements in March, and Gemini can now create song jingles.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Scientist Can 3D Print in Seconds - DTNS 5207

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:28:41 GMT

That’s the good news. The bad news is everything else we have to tell you about RAM.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Andy Beach.

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Meta Might Bring Facial Recognition To Its Ray-Bans - DTNS 5206

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:01:01 GMT

Anthropic just raised $30 billion as it preps for a possible IPO later this year, and the Apple Vision Pro finally gets a native YouTube app with offline downloads.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Everyone Agrees That Sony’s New Earbuds Rock - DTNS 5205

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:37:57 GMT

The rest of the news is people in the tech world jockeying for political advantage.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show notes can be found here.

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AI Builds Itself — And Might Be Coming for Your Job - DTNS 5204

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:59:38 GMT

It wrote that headline for us after all. One dev thinks he knows what we all need to do.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Spotify Wrapped Was a Raging Success - DTNS 5203

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:14:23 GMT

Alphabet is selling 100-year bonds to fund its data-center priorities while sitting on $100 billion in cash, and Justin Robert Young explains a new bipartisan AI copyright transparency bill.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.

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Free the Lyrics YouTube - DTNS 5202

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:55:39 GMT

Plus, science says AI is good at brain scans, too good at making you more productive, and not great at helping you with your medical condition.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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Anthropic Releases Opus 4.6, Software Stocks Tumble Again - DTNS 5201

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:01:08 GMT

Waymo is training its fleet on edge case driving scenarios with DeepMind's Genie 3, and TikTok might have to change its infinite scroll behavior to address health concerns in the EU.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why Google Won’t Talk About Apple

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:27:12 GMT

It’s not a conspiracy. We don’t think anyway. Plus, RAMageddon expands to take down the Steam Machine and NVIDIA GPUs.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

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AMD Promises You'll Get a New Xbox Next Year - DTNS 5199

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:23:42 GMT

Plus, Anthropic runs an ad to throw shade on running ads.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane

Show notes can be found here.

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SpaceX Merges with xAI and X - DTNS 5198

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:46:07 GMT

The Nintendo Switch is officially the company's best-selling console, and Firefox will get an AI kill-switch feature in the next version of its browser later this month.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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A Social Network Just for AI - What Could Go Wrong? - DTNS 5197

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:54:47 GMT

OpenClaw gains buzz, as does a social network for its agents. And why Robb might buy an Apple clamshell foldable.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Dawn of Cow Tech - DTNS Weekend

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

A cow named Veronika has been documented using a tool. But is it really tool use? Do we need to do tech reviews for cows now?

Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Niki.

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DTNS January in Review

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of January.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Project Genie Makes 3D “World Models” On-Demand - DTNS 5196

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:24:10 GMT

Apple announced big gains for the iPhone 17 last quarter while its services slowed, and Rabbit is back, teasing a specialized device designed for vibe coding.

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter

Show notes can be found here.

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Tesla Kills Off Its Cars for Robots - DTNS 5195

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:59:29 GMT

Plus, Apple is inspiring imitators without even having a product, and why Waymo hitting children is not a problem. In this case.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show notes can be found here.

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Chrome Just Went Agentic On You - DTNS 5194

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:54:23 GMT

Google launches Gemini into the Chrome browser and Amazon ends Palm scanning.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Jason Howell.

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Yahoo Launches Its AI Answer Engine Called Scout - DTNS 5193

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:52:25 GMT

Meta is bringing a paid subscription plan to its marquee apps, and Andy Beach tells us about why Bandcamp’s ban on AI music is just the beginning.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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The World’s Smallest Autonomous Robot - DTNS 5192

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:57:36 GMT

Oh, and Apple has new Air Tags. But SMALL ROBOT!

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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AI Accelerators Could Change Everything - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Andrew Mayne explains how chips like Groq and Cerebras are giving us faster training and inferencing, and how that can help save us time and power and increase productivity.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Andrew Mayne.

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TikTok Has Finalized Its US Deal - DTNS 5191

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:33:29 GMT

A study shows how effective the Apple Watch is at detecting AFib in adults over 65, and Tesla now has at least a couple of unsupervised autonomous robotaxis giving rides in Austin.

Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.

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Siri Gets Smart, While Grok Stays Itself - DTNS 5190

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:39:49 GMT

Plus a phone that can triple-boot into Android, Linux and Windows 11.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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YouTube Wants You to Have the Best of AI and Kill the Slop - DTNS 5189

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:42:07 GMT

YouTube’s yearly creator letter ends with AI promises, and vertical video dreams. Plus a robot hand that can do way more on its own than you can with your clumsy two attached flesh hands.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.

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Sony and TCL Team Up on TVs - DTNS 5188

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:31:44 GMT

Realme's P4 Power smartphone touts a whopping 10,001mAh battery capable of more than three days on a charge, and Andy Beach tells us why we shouldn’t call things “AI”.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach.

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BlackBerry Will Never Die! - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

At CES 2026, Robb talked with CrackBerry Kevin about the upcoming Clicks Communicator. They reminisced about old times and their love for the BlackBerry Bold series of devices before getting an overview of the Clicks Communicator.

They also talked about the brand new Clicks Power Keyboard, Clicks for Moto Razr, and why we probably won't see a Clicks for Samsung Galaxy Flip.

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Why Vibe-coding Micro Apps Isn't Automatically a Bad Thing - DTNS 5187

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:45:29 GMT

Smartglasses companies XREAL and Viture are getting ready to duke it out in court, and Dr. Niki shares what kinds of biomechanics robotics she saw at SICB.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes found here.

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Wikipedia Cashes AI Checks to Survive Another Day

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:43:47 GMT

Plus, A new version of Wine is aout and it’s simpler to launch programs, and why Microsoft is spending so much money on Anthropic

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Andy Beach.

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Gemini Wants to Get Personal. You Should Let It - DTNS 5185

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:32:18 GMT

Why you might want to let Gemini access your Gmail and Search history. Plus, the new chip shortage isn’t RAM, it’s glass.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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Microsoft Shares Its "Community-First" AI Infrastructure Plan - DTNS 5184

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:06:22 GMT

Apple targets digital creatives with the debut of its "Apple Creator Studio" subscription package, and Moxie Marlinspike is bringing end-to-end encryption to the open-source AI chatbot world with the release of Confer.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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AI Gets HIPAA With HealthCare - DTNS 5183

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:19:39 GMT

OpenAI and Anthropic make a play for the health industry; meanwhile, Apple had its best year ever.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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Glasses and Robots Were Everywhere At CES 2026 - DTNS 5182

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:58:19 GMT

FCC is about to approve changes that will make Wi-Fi advocates very happy, and Bose deserves a lot of credit for open sourcing its nearly end-of-life SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Best of CES 2026 - DTNS 5181

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:29:35 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 19:45:12 GMT

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

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

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:37:20 GMT

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

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

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CES 2026 - Thin Screens, Cute Robots and a Smart Egg You Pee On - DTNS 5178

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:38:29 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 Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Head of CTA Explains CES

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:16:06 GMT

Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA explains the sleeper trends at this tear’s show and the secrets of the show’s longevity and international appeal.

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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 Richard, Amos.

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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.

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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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DTNS 2025 Tech News in Review

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of the year.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Gift Support Show - DTNS Live 5173

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:30:00 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.

Show notes found here.

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Tech Gifts Past, Present, and Future - DTNS 5172

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:47:36 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The DTNS Inbox Takes Over - DTNS 5171

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:40:19 GMT

The FCC is blocking sales and imports of new foreign-made drones, and OpenAI warns AI browsers may never fully stop prompt injection.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Preservation or Piracy? The Scraping of All of Spotify - DTNS 5170

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:57:42 GMT

Plus, foldables may be getting more square, and Waymos act odd during a power outage.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Career - Lamarr Wilson

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:08:40 GMT

In our first return guest, we talk to creator/influencer Lamarr Wilson about the word career. Lamarr talks about changing his career later in life from education to content creation. Why he switched and how his early interests and experiences with tech really set the stage for who he is now.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Lamarr Wilson.

https://www.lamarr.tv/

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TikTok Sells Its US Arm - DTNS 5169

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:20:41 GMT

Samsung announced the 2nm Exynos 2600 for some of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2027, and Jason shares his first impressions after 48 hours with the RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Justin Robert Young

Show notes can be found here.

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Sony and Tencent’s Horizon of Friendship - DTNS 5168

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:32:31 GMT

Plus OpenAI starts an app store, and Apple lets Japanese users have more app stores.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show notes are found here.

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The Perfect Phone If You Don’t Care About Photos - DTNS 5167

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:41:07 GMT

We also get new Gemini and Open AI tools, and Warner stands fast by the Netflix offer.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Is Netflix Slowly Becoming a Podcatcher? - DTNS 5166

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:27:38 GMT

LG plans to show off its first Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, and Dr Niki tells us about a treatment for Huntington’s Disease.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Roomba Goes Bankrupt, But It Doesn’t Totally Suck - DTNS 5165

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:25:30 GMT

Also, why is that Copilot button on your LG TV making so many people so mad?

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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Why Disney Struck a Deal with OpenAI - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:44:45 GMT

Andy Beach from Engines of Change explains what the deal means and how it might set a precedent for the future.

Starring Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

https://www.enginesofchange.ai/

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Apple (Mostly) Loses in Its Epic Games Appeal - DTNS 5164

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:29:23 GMT

OpenAI released GPT 5.2 and teased an Adult Mode arriving early 2026, and Scott Johnson tells us why the Game Awards is an early sign of a gaming slowdown.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson.

Show notes can be found here.

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Disney and OpenAI Strike an Unexpected Deal - DTNS 5163

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:31:10 GMT

Android is getting emergency live video support for life saving help when its needed, and Rivian is developing its own in-house self-driving AI chip for its EVs.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter,Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Free Photoshop Comes to ChatGPT - DTNS 5162

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:55:57 GMT

Plus, EVs are not yet more dangerous than other cars, and Instagram lets you customize Reels.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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The Pebble Index 01 Smart Ring Is… Different - DTNS 5161

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:20:59 GMT

Nvidia can sell its H200 GPUs to companies in China, and Australia's social media ban for users under the age of 16 is in effect.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Google and Xreal Team Up On Your Face - DTNS 5160

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:57:11 GMT

Google takes on Meta in the smart glasses arena, plus why Paramount is trying to swipe Warner Bros. away from Netflix. All that and mushroom resistors in your PC!

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Justin Robert Young, and Dr Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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A Police Officer's View of Flock Video Surveillance - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT

17-year police veteran Mike talks about the controversy over Flock camera surveillance and his experience with it.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Officer Mike.

6 Myths About License Plate Readers and Security Systems

Flock Roundup

Flock Safety – Wikipedia

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Netflix Won the Bid for Warner Brothers. What Happens Next? DTNS - 5159

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:20:00 GMT

Plus the war between AI and News Publishers carries on with Meta declaring peace.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao and Brian Brushwood

Show notes found here.

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Meta Plans to Slash Spending on the Metaverse - DTNS 5158

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:44:55 GMT

Apple Interface Chief Alan Dye just got poached by Meta, and Andy Beach tells us about AI assisted diner tags on Open Table.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Driverless Taxis Are Safer - DTNS 5157

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:26:56 GMT

So why are we still letting humans drive? And Google letting Gemini write headlines isn’t going so well.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Samsung Introduces the Galaxy Z Tri-fold - DTNS 5156

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:47:00 GMT

Amazon brings AI customization to its AWS clients with Nova Forge, and Apple changes up its AI leadership as John Giannandrea announces his retirement.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Netflix All But Kills Casting - DTNS 5155

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:59:20 GMT

You can’t use your mobile app to send Netflix to the TV anymore. But your 12-year-old shouldn’t have a phone anyway according to one research paper.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Bubble Talk, Gemini Rising, and RAM? In This Economy? - DTNS November in Review

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jason Howell look back on the biggest tech stories of November.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Why RAM is So Expensive And When It Will Get Cheaper - DTNS 5154

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:49:42 GMT

Plus, peace in the AI music wars, and no, you holding onto your phone longer will not tank the economy.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Goodbye ChromeOS, Hello… Aluminium OS? - DTNS 5153

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:40:37 GMT

Google is about to rent its Tensor Processing Units to Meta, and the White House launched its AI-focused Genesis Mission to tackle energy needs.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Mishaal Rahman.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Google Is On Top In AI - DTNS 5152

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:13:40 GMT

You can tell because people are gunning for them. Plus, a new gadget that uses electricity to replace caffeine.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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DTNS Weekend Feature - Gansu, China with Amateur Traveler

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT

We feature an episode of friend of the show Chris Christensen’s full Amateur Traveler show.

You can find the original show notes for this episode of Amateur Traveler here.

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Pixel 10 is Getting AirDrop Support - DTNS 5151

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:35:57 GMT

Andy Beach shares more details about Warner Music’s new AI deal, and Apple just released a new iPhone grip that's aimed at accessibility.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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The AI Bubble Lives Another Day without Bursting - DTNS 5150

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:20:07 GMT

Plus, Jason Howell got the first crack at Google’s Nano Bannana Pro and.. It’s good!

Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why Thieves Don’t Want Your Samsung Phone - DTNS 5149

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:29:29 GMT

Plus, the EU wants to reduce personal data protections, and AI was at fault for the Cloudflare outage.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Microsoft and Google Drop Big AI Model News - DTNS 5148

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:42:54 GMT

Microsoft announces Agent 365 and Google Drops Gemini 3, and Justin Robert Young explains why a US congressman is complaining about AI in video games.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Everything Is Changing at Apple - DTNS 5147

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:29:50 GMT

Our thoughts on the Tim Cook succession and the possible new iPhone release schedule. Plus, DeepMind gets better at weather and the Tilly Norwood people are back at it.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Combating AI Slop with Stephanie Humphrey - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT

AI Slop is becoming a larger portion of the content on the Internet. What do we need to be aware of and what is its impact on us? Sarah Land and Stephanie Humphrey explore the topic.

Starring Sarah Lane, Stephanie Humphrey

Show Notes:

A Tool That Crushes Creativity by Charlie Warzel

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2025/10/ai-slop-winning/684630/

More Articles Are Now Created by AI Than Humans

https://graphite.io/five-percent/more-articles-are-now-created-by-ai-than-humans

Most Americans think it is important to be able to tell the difference between AI- and human-generated content, but few feel confident they can

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2025/09/17/how-americans-view-ai-and-its-impact-on-people-and-society/ps_2024-9-15_ai-and-its-impact_00-03/

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ChatGPT Starts Infiltrating Group Chats - DTNS 5146

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:34:22 GMT

Apple is clamping down on copycat apps in the App Store, and Andy Beach tells us about an experiment involving an AI friend.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merrit, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Steam‘s Game Console Wants Your PlayStation’s Spot by the TV

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:24:23 GMT

Plus, Dr. Niki tells us how scientists use drones and some lichen to find new dinosaurs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Daio, Sean Hollister, and Dr. Niki

Show notes can be found here.

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Driverless Cars Hit the Freeways! - DTNS 5144

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:47:08 GMT

Waymo is the first to offer humans a ride without other humans that use the expressway. Plus, Even Realities makes a smart glass that works with a smart ring.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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The Editors Desk for Everyone!

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:37 GMT

Tom shares the Editor’s Desk with non-patrons today since it’s a holiday in the US.

He answers the following questions:

Thank you for sharing the interview from the Kilowatt Podcast with Jeremy Michalek. I liked having that in my feed, but I wanted to know if you have any specific criteria before sharing another podcast with the DTNS audience. I know that Bodie is part of the extended DTNS family, but are there other podcasts or people you have on a shortlist?

Love the show!

– Howard

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sTim

So with Apple Podcasts implementing chapter markers, does that improve or lessen the chances the rest of us will ever get them for DTNS (and Cordkillers)? Pretty please???

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I just wanted to take a minute to say how much I'm loving the new format. DTNS Briefing is great, and encapsulates everything I loved about pre-2025 DTNS (holy cow, I just started to type Buzz Out Loud instead of DTNS. I must really need my coffee this morning! Or else I'm just really living in the past as I revisit various incarnations of the show in my mind). I even dip in on the other "main feed" shows that are a little more free-form. I love having this separation.

I write because I want to express how much I love it, but hearing that the numbers were down a bit last month for my format of choice, I just wanted to express that love even more.

Tim

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TikTok Is Coming for eBay - DTNS 5143

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:41:23 GMT

Also, why the AI bubble isn’t popping just yet, and no, China won’t turn off all the buses in Europe.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Kilowatt Interviews Jeremy Michalek - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Bodie Grimm of the Kilowatt podcast interviews Jeremy Michalek, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss the economic and environmental trade-offs of electric vehicles (EVs).

Show notes for this episode and information on the Kilowatt podcast can be found here.

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Sora, Vibes, and the Next Trend in Social - DTNS 5142

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:39:04 GMT

Grand Theft Auto 6 gets yet another delay in pursuit of perfection, and Amazon launches Bazzar as it seeks to compete directly with Shein and Temu.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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E-Ink Tailored to Your Eye - DTNS 5141

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:28:29 GMT

Plus, Microsoft wants to make its own suprintelligence and Apple is close to signing on Google’s Gemini for Siri.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Google makes an Epic Compromise - DTNS 5140

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:34:52 GMT

Google opens up its version of Android worldwide, and AI beats the world at forecasting hurricanes this season.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Stable Diffusion’s Shallow Victory Over Getty Images in the UK - DTNS 5139

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:38:58 GMT

Apple might soon introduce low cost laptops to go head to head with ChromeBooks, and TikTok announced its first US awards show for recognizing excellent creators on its platform.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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We Need More Power - DTNS 5138

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:15:10 GMT

The compute deals are coming in fast, but is there energy for it? And how Google might save Siri.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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OpenAI, Xbox Prices and Smart Home-a-palooza - DTNS October in Review

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of October.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Data Centers are the New Railroads - DTNS 5137

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:21:02 GMT

Tech Earnings hit the clouds but Apple’s closer to the ground.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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What earnings say about Big Tech’s AI gamble - DTNS 5136

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:49:06 GMT

Universal Music just struck a big deal with Udio that legitimizes its music generation platform, and Samsung is bringing its browser to Windows for the first time.

Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Echo Dot Max is a Work in Progress - DTNS 5135

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:36:10 GMT

Apple says an Oppo engineer shared Apple Watch trade secrets with the company, and US senators are looking into banning chatbots for underage users.

Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.

Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Adobe Announces AI Assistants for Creative Cloud - DTNS 5134

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:57:56 GMT

OpenAI completes its recapitalization to a for-profit company, and most human eyes can’t see all the detail shown on 4K TVs in the living room.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Qualcomm Enters the AI Chip Battle - DTNS 5133

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:58:05 GMT

The battle is now set for the data center. And your newest security attack vector is the agentic browser. We have a simple solution.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Where Have All The Ultra-Slim Phones Gone - DTNS 5132

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:34:33 GMT

Apple might disable Apple Tracking Transparency in parts of Europe due to "intense lobbying," and Firefox Extension will soon be required to disclose its data collection practices.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes found here.

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Amazon Joins the Year of Smart Glasses - DTNS 5131

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:44:38 GMT

And AWS explains exactly what took down the internet on Monday.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Who Should Get the Galaxy XR Headset - DTNS 5130

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:25:39 GMT

Plus, famous people protest superintelligence, and GM brings Gemini into the car.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Jason Howell.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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OpenAI Launches the ChatGPT Atlas Browser - DTNS 5129

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:50:30 GMT

Napster is back again with a holographic AI agent for your MacBook, Apple is giving iOS users a toggle switch to make Liquid Glass easier to use.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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What Caused A Third of the Internet to Go Down - DTNS 5128

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:16:23 GMT

Good news for data center power consumption and for Samsung’s chip-making.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why We Celebrate Nobel Prize Winners - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Dr. Niki reviews the science prizes. We talk about that they are, how they affect our use of technology, and why they may or may not be all that important.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Nicole Ackermans.

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MacBook Pros Might Soon Have Touchscreens - DTNS 5127

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:29:17 GMT

OnePlus unveiled a big OxygenOS 16 release coming with the OnePlus 15, and Andy Beach talks about the Screen Actors Guild’s first AI casting.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Microsoft Wants You Talking To Your Windows PC… Again - DTNS 5126

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:00:24 GMT

Spotify is co-creating opt-in "artist-first" AI products along with some of the biggest studios, and DoorDash is using Waymo's robotaxis to autonomously deliver food in Phoenix.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister.

Show notes found here.

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Apple’s New M5 Gear. Will It Make You Upgrade? - DTNS 5125

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:36:11 GMT

Plus, robot phone camera, London gets Waymo, and OpenAI wants to get erotic.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Keep Your Android Phone Safe From Pixnapping - DTNS 5124

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:36:35 GMT

Plus we discuss the improbably large deals OpenAI is signing and how Section 230 is being protected by the US Supreme Court.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Meta’s Metaverse Workers Go AI-First - DTNS 5123

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:21:51 GMT

Apple is offering a $2 million bug bounty for its most critical exploit chains, and Instagram Reels are coming soon to a TV set near you.

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes found here.

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Intel Packages Up Its Future in Panther Lake - DTNS 5122

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:20:40 GMT

Also, Andy Beach tells us about an IETF effort to make standards for AI bot scraping.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Europeans Fight Back Against Back Doors - DTNS 5121

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:17:46 GMT

Also, new Sennheiser headphones that do it all, and the Nintendo mystery is solved.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Sarah Lane.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Nobel Prize for Quantum Tunneling Breakthrough - DTNS 5120

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:02:09 GMT

OpenAI Dev Day brings broader app integration support into ChatGPT, and a fitness sensor kit by Output Sports that replaces expensive diagnostic equipment.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Darragh Whelan.

Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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OpenAI Scrambles for Computing Power - DTNS 5119

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:11:27 GMT

OpenAI’s new hardware and apps will need data centers, and OpenAI is signing the deals. Plus Tim Cook’s successor.

Starring Tom Merritt and Rob Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Crash-proof Drone Inspired by Woodpecker - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Dr. Niki explains why this drone’s crash resistance should not have worked. Woodpeckers don’t work that way. But it did!

Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Niki.

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Ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming is imminent - DTNS 5118

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:19:21 GMT

An ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is in testing with Microsoft employees, and Oisín Lennon, founder of Danu Sports in Ireland talks about his company’s sensor-filled socks.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and Oisín Lennon.

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OpenAI’s Social Sora Gamble - DTNS 5117

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:25:35 GMT

Plus Andy Beach makes the connection between YouTube’s creator and AI strategies.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Gold-plated Cat Vomit - DTNS 5116

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:03:13 GMT

And Google unleashes Gemini into the home.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Amazon’s Avalanche of New Hardware Announcements - DTNS 5115

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:51:17 GMT

Daniel Ek is out as CEO of Spotify but he isn’t going far, and Eóin Tuohy from Sports Impact Technologies talks about his wearable that quantifies head impacts in field sports.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Eóin Tuohy.

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This is why EA is going private - DTNS 5114

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:08:31 GMT

We reveal what we think the long-term strategy is for EA, plus OpenAI parental controls, and Tile trackers have a tracking problem.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Truth About Tylenol - DTNS Weekend Edition

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Dr. Gerry Tolbert tells us what the government actually said in its guidelines for Tylenol and what he tells his patients.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Gerry Tolbert.

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TikTok, Apple and Google Antitrust - DTNS September in Review

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of September.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Xbox Handhelds are Here, But Should You Pay? - DTNS 5113

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:39:45 GMT

And of course, we talk about what we do and do not know about the US TikTok deal.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

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Everyone Is Selling Their Recorded Phone Calls - DTNS 5112

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:52:29 GMT

Why an app that pays you for call recordings is the most popular app right now. And we dig into why Penske Media’s lawsuit against Google is more significant than previous copyright lawsuits against AI companies.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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Android is coming for Windows and Mac Now - DTNS 5111

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:10:16 GMT

Google has plans for full desktop PCs based on Android and running on Qualcomm. And Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next year.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

Show notes can be found here.

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Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming - DTNS 5110

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:27:36 GMT

Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it works toward a gigawatt of new infrastructure per week, and GitHub is rolling out new security controls for NPM.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Show notes found here.

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Major Details Emerge in the US TikTok Deal - DTNS 5109

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:51:41 GMT

Oracle names major changes at the top of its C-Suite, including new co-CEOs, and the Apple iPhone Air is pretty darn repairable, according to iFixit.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

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Gemini Agents Are Coming to Chrome - DTNS 5108

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:18:57 GMT

Meta says its demo fails from Meta Connect 2025 were not product related, and Samsung's smart fridges will soon show ads whether you like it or not!

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.

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Meta’s Smart Glasses Get a Display - DTNS 5107

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:35:54 GMT

But are they pretty? And Nvidia begins to save Intel, while Hollywood reignites the Quibi flame.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Why the iPhone 17 is better than the iPhone 17 Pro - DTNS 5106

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:23:14 GMT

Plus more US-China TikTok drama unfolds, while China bashes Nvidia.

Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.

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YouTube leans into genAI with new tools for creators - DTNS 5105

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:12:59 GMT

Meta leaked its monocular smartglasses ahead of Meta Connect 2025, and Dr. Niki talks all about Robot Antelopes.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

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The Straight Scoop on TikTok in the US - DTNS 5104

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:22:10 GMT

We explain what’s really happening with TikTok in the US, and make a pretty good guess about what products OpenAI is working on.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why C-Span’s YouTube Deal Is a Precedent - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT

We talk to Peter Kiley, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue and Product Officer, C-SPAN, about the deal with YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV. It’s not just about carriage, it’s about a new model for streaming TV.

Featuring Tom Merritt and Peter Kiley.

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OpenAI Announces New Structure Along With Microsoft - DTNS 5103

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:28:40 GMT

Mastodon is getting quote posts after listening to user feedback requests, and Sony's new midrange Xperia 10 VII is taking a page out of the Google Pixel design book with a pill-shaped camera bar.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Tom Merritt.

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Is OpenAI a Modern Yahoo? - DTNS 5102

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:32:39 GMT

We wonder if a Google is lurking to take on OpenAI’s Yahoo. Plus, Andy Beach describes Pocket FM’s attempt to customize novels for everyone based on who and where they are.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Your Horse Needs a Fitness Tracker - DTNS 5101

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:09:26 GMT

And of course, there’s more follow-up to the big iPhone announcements.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.

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Apple introduces the ultra-slim iPhone Air - DTNS 5100

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:53 GMT

A complete rundown of all hardware announced by Apple at its “awe dropping” event, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the car.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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YouTube’s Free NFL Game Gains Inches - DTNS 5099

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:38:31 GMT

Millions watched a free NFL game, but should it have been millions more? Plus, riots over social media in Nepal, and the important things to know about Apple’s Tuesday announcement.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Lenovo releases the laptop Kraken at IFA - DTNS 5098

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:56:12 GMT

Threads is about to get a 10,000 character limit (sort of), and OnePlus and Hasselblad end their nearly five year camera romance once and for all.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Cuddly Robots and autonomous edge trimmers from IFA - DTNS 5097

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:17:20 GMT

We cover the most interesting product announcement from IFA in Berlin, plus Andy Beach explains why the NBA is investing in AI startups.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Why Google Won’t Lose Chrome, and It Doesn’t Matter - DTNS 5096

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:43:59 GMT

We break down the Google decision and Bodie Grimm explains LMR batteries to us.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Bodie Grimm.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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What to expect with Dolby Vision 2 - DTNS 5095

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:15:11 GMT

YouTube Premium begins its big crackdown on Family Plan sharing, and Dr. Niki has an update on US science funding.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes found here.

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Union Yes for Game Developers - DTNS 5094

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:32:38 GMT

We ask a developer why unions are important for them, and why US restrictions are improving China’s chip development.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes found here.

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A Why?: Why Everyone Hates Microsoft Copilot - DTNSB 5093

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:24:33 GMT

It’s coming to Samsung TVs and y’all are MAD. Plus Andy Beach explains why Meta bought a startup because it’s emotional.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes found here.

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Make Sense of Uber’s Autonomous Car Strategy - DTNSB 5092

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:42:25 GMT

Bodie Grimm helps us understand where you can hail a car without a driver. Plus, new AI glasses that give Meta a run for its money.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Bodie Grimm.

Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here.

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Google Plans to Verify Android Developers - DTNSB 5085

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:36:58 GMT

Framework’s new laptop lets users swap GPUs for the first time, and Gemini’s new image generation tool is bananas!

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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iPhones Three-Year Transformation Roadmap - DTNSB 5084

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:15:08 GMT

Spotify is set to receive regular rate increases along with feature upgrades to soften the blow, and the US government now owns a nearly 10% stake in Intel.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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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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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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Robb Dunewood's Second Brain - Part 2 - DTNS WEEKEND

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Robb Dunewood follows up to answer questions about the tools and procedures he uses for his "Second Brain."

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Evernote

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Snipd

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Obsidian

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Notion

https://www.notion.so/

Norm: How can someone best get started with their own second brain setup? Is it effective to use Google Docs for notes, perhaps with calendar events for quick mobile notes? Does logging reflections daily improve actual memory, or is its value primarily in accessibility?

Martin L: Does Robb tend to have a note per subject?

thatCharlieDude: What are Robb's thoughts on why Evernote might be better than Obsidian for the type of data entry he discussed?

Proud Patron Paul: How does Robb automatically back up his Evernote data to Google Drive and Dropbox?

Scott: How does Robb automatically sync his backup notes?

Eduardo S: Can Robb elaborate on how he uses Professor Crane's and Tiago Forte's advice in his system?

Part1

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Why Is My Phone Battery So Small? - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

BigJim tells us about battery shipping rules and why they are keeping your phone's battery capacity from getting larger.

https://www.androidauthority.com/phone-battery-transportation-rules-3574123/

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Patching Humanity’s Security Hole - DTNSB 5083

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:35:07 GMT

Plus tech journalism’s dinner with Sam Altman, and why you need to be skeptical of that Booking.com link.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Brian Brushwood.

Show notes found here.

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Apple’s Siri Robot is Coming For Your Tabletop - DTNSB 5082

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:30:21 GMT

The next version of Microsoft Windows will become even more agentic, and Insta360's Antigravity brings a new immersive perspective to the drone creator toolkit.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes found here.

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OpenAI Adds Old Models Back - DTNSB 5081

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:30:14 GMT

Plus, AI assistance makes Endoscopists worse, and the Pebble Time 2 gets closer to reality.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Perplexity offers $34.5 billion to buy Chrome - DTNSB 5080

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:38:59 GMT

Reddit announces its will block the Internet Archive to prevent AI scraping of its data, and Samsung's new Micro RGB TV is an affordable $32,000!

Starring Jason Howell, and Tom Merritt.

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Is It Legal for the US to Require 15% of Nvidia’s China Sales? - DTNSB 5079

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:11:20 GMT

The UK tells Wikipedia to wait to sue, and Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt podcast joins us to tell US car shoppers what EVs might be good to get before the EV tax credit expires.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Bodie Grimm.

Show notes can be found here.

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What Is a Game Engine? - DTNS WEEKEND

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

IT Manager Matthew Stevens (aka GadgetVirtuoso) talks to us about how game engines work. What is a game engine and why is it needed?

Guest: Matthew Stevens (aka GadgetVirtuoso) IT Manager at a mobile game studio for a decade

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Why the President Wants Intel’s CEO to Resign DTNSB 5078

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:35:08 GMT

Also, should coders fear AI, and why Google Maps isn’t as good in South Korea.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here.

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ChatGPT-5 Chooses the Right Model For You - DTNSB 5077

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:38:39 GMT

Apple will manufacture all of its iPhone and Apple Watch glass at a Corning facility in the US, and Dr. Niki explains why putting wires in mouse eyes might be a good thing.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Prompt Injection Attacks Get Worse - DTNSB 5076

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:12:59 GMT

Plus, goodbye to Hulu’s app and hello to Instagram Maps.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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Inside Google DeepMind's Genie 3 world model - DTNSB 5075

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:49:02 GMT

Cloudflare calls out Perplexity for evading no-crawl directives, and Windows XP and Clippy are coming for your feet!

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Ryan Whitwam.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Lenovo’s Rollable Laptop is Real. And Good! - DTNSB 5074

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:22 GMT

Plus, some clarity on the adult game-credit card processing controversy.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why Politicians Hate iOS 26 - DTNSB 5073

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:14:08 GMT

Message filters are not making political fundraisers happy. And OpenAI removes the ability for search engines to index your published chat logs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Justin Robert Young.

Show notes can be found here.

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The De Mimimus exemption nears its EOL - DTNSB 5072

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:49:21 GMT

Microsoft joins the $4 trillion club with Nvidia, and Dr. Niki talks about using computer models for the discovery of archeological history.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why You Hate AI and Won’t Stop Using It - DTNSB 5071

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:47:17 GMT

Plus, Apple slaps back at US antitrust claims, and are passkeys in a wallet insecure?

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Meta is testing AI use in technical interviews - DTNSB 5070

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:13:02 GMT

Apple is closing one of its stores in China for the first time, and Tom’s getting the new Elgato Facecam 4k with 49mm lens support.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Jason Koebler.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Age Verification Defeated in Many Ways - DTNSB 5069

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:27:18 GMT

You can get a VPN or get more creative and use a video game. Plus, why Web apps are better than native apps.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Should AI Chatbots Age? - DTNSB 5068

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:10:29 GMT

Microsoft’s CEO of AI seems to think so. Plus, Meta says no to political ads, and Samsung crushes a source of UI leaks.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here.

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Heads-on with the Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition glasses - DTNSB

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:05:32 GMT

Google is bringing Veo video generation to Google Photos, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling game console of all time.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here.

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Apple Makes Warranties a Subscription Business - DTNSB 5066

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:33:16 GMT

Plus, Mistral AI discloses its environmental impact and Nuclear Fusion gets closer.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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What happens when vibe coding goes rogue? - DTNSB 5065

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:58:21 GMT

Lucid Air finally gets access to the Tesla Supercharger network but with a catch , and Nothing announces a brand new budget smartwatch called the CMF Watch Pro 3.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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Passkey Phishing Attack Is Good News - DTNSB 5064

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:41:31 GMT

Plus, the new Meta Oakley smart glasses are out and may be better than the Ray-Bans.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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DTNS WEEKEND: What DNA Databases Can and Cannot Do

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT

With the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it’s collected and what you can tell from it.

Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.

https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-and-doj-face-new-pressure-over-collecting-childrens-dna/

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Apple Sues Top Leaker - DTNSB 5063

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:32:19 GMT

Apple sues Jon Prosser over leaked iOS26 screens, plus new emojis!

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Beeper’s Back Baby! - DTNSB 5062

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:30:09 GMT

Google’ announced the date for its big Made By Google event in New York, and Dr. Niki gives an update on science funding in the US.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why everyone likes Donkey Kong Bananza - DTNSB 5061

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:57 GMT

Plus, the new Zelda movie gets its Link and Zelda, and both ethically sourced AI and cement.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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NVIDIA gets its H20 Groove Back - DTNSB 5060

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:37:07 GMT

Reddit implements age verification checks in the UK, and Google strikes a deal with Brookefield for hydropowering a few of its AI facilities in Pennsylvania.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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ChromeOS Merging with Android - DTNSB 5059

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:58:11 GMT

But do we want it? And the Commodore 64 is back for real this time. Not an emulator!

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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AI Slows Down Coding - DTNSB - 5058

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:59:57 GMT

But not all the time. Plus, Comcast gets rid of data caps.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Veo 3 image-to-video comes to Gemini - DTNSB 5057

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:15:58 GMT

Samsung says it’s Trifold smartphone is expected sometime this year, and Dr. Niki talks about Colossal's plans to genetically engineer moa birds. [23:06]

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.

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Samsung Foldable News is Thin - DTNSB 5056

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:52:00 GMT

And Andy Beach tells us if the ad industry can survive the next wave of AI.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Ron Richards and Andy Beach.

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OnePlus Watch 3, Now For Smaller Wrists - DTNSB 5055

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:42:44 GMT

Samsung and Epic Games reach a settlement ahead of Unpacked, and Tom breaks down the mystery behind the major Bitcoin transfer from the weekend.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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The US TikTok Sale Might Actually Happen - DTNSB 5054

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:53:32 GMT

TikTok makes preparations for a US-only app, and Windows 11 is officially the most popular version of Windows now.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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DTNS WEEKEND: Robb Dunewood's Second Brain

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Robb Dunewood has a second brain he uses to stay organized and productive. Find out how he does it.

•What is a Second Brain?

•What led you to create one?

•How does a Second Brain work?

•What tools do you use to manage your Second Brain?

•Does your Second Brain make you more productive?

https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/

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Microsoft Job Cuts Hit Game Development - DTNSB 5053

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:54:02 GMT

Sony is bringing one of its exclusive titles to the Xbox Series X|S for the first time, and Dr. Niki talks about why we should welcome biodegradable robot overlords.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.

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Thin is in, but are foldable phones? - DTNSB 5052

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:04:10 GMT

We round up the new Honor foldable, Nothing’s new flagship phone and headphones and Andy Beach talks about a complicated new idea for revenue sharing from AI.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Cloudflare’s New Marketplace Charges AI Scraper Bots - DTNSB 5051

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:39:09 GMT

Apple is reportedly considering Claude and ChatGPT for a big Siri rehaul, and Justin Robert Young explains why the ELVIS act was soundly rejected from the Big Beautiful Bill.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.

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Apple’s Plan for Headwear Shapes Up - DTNSB 5050

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:41:28 GMT

Plus, instantaneous translation of brain signals to speech, and Google gets into nuclear fusion.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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AI Cheating and Controversies in Education - DTNS Weekend

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:37:44 GMT

Tom Merritt sits down for part two of his conversation with Kevin Metcalf to talk about AI controversies in education for both students and teachers.

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Do You Want to Try On Clothes Virtually - DTNSB 5049

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:00:06 GMT

Plus, Pixel banned in Japan and batteries banned on Chinese flights.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes can be found here.

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Microsoft Faces Its Own Pirate Books AI Lawsuit - DTNSB 5048

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:45:25 GMT

Creative Commons launched CC Signals to do for datasets what it did for creative works, and Dr. Niki discusses why seals are learning to play video games.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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A Repairable Phone at a Fair Price - 5047

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:16:01 GMT

The Fairphone 6 is out and Bart Busschots has a fair alternative for Pocket!

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Bart Busschots.

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Samsung Announces Its Big Foldable Unpacked - DTNSB 5046

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:26:17 GMT

Anthropic latest court ruling has big implications for the legality of training AI models with copyrighted works, and Andy Beach shows how individual creators are using AI like a paintbrush.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Andy Beach.

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Apple Goes AI Shopping - DTNSB 5045

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:53:23 GMT

Should Apple buy Perplexity, or some other company? Plus, we check with a French TV watcher about how they feel about Netflix streaming TF1 channels.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Patrick Beja.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog - DTNSB Weekend Edition

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This weekend, Dr. Nicole Ackermans talks with Dr. Carly York about her new book The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog, exploring how seemingly silly experiments reveal serious scientific breakthroughs.

Featuring Dr. Niki and Dr. Carly York.

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Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Animation AI Secret - DTNSB 5044

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:14:17 GMT

Plus, you can now wear Meta’s Llama model in Oakley frames.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Are PayPhones Making a Comeback Thanks to VoIP? - DTNSB 5043

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:28:37 GMT

Plus new AR glasses, a smart home hub from Eufy and more.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Patrick Schlott.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Social Media News Is Where It's At in the USA - DTNSB 5042

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:01:17 GMT

Plus Dr. Niki helps us understand why certain scientific studies are given the green light.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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0 to Charged in 18 Seconds - DTNSB 5041

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:58:26 GMT

Plus Andy Beach helps us understand why Hollywood is hiding its AI obsession.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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How AI is Good for Education - DTNSB WEEKEND EDITION

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Tom talks with IT pro Kevin Metcalf about how AI is used by students and teachers in college.

Starring Tom Merritt and Kevin Metcalf.

Kevin on LinkedIN

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Why Are People Sharing Everything on Meta AI - DTNSB 5040

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:20:14 GMT

Also, Dr. Niki checks in on the state of US science funding, and why Android is killing Instant Apps.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. NIki.

Show notes can be found here.

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iOS 26 is Packing New Parental Controls - DTNSB 5036

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:47:34 GMT

Yahoo Mail tries to appeal to younger users with AI features, and Congressional Dish’s Jennifer Briney explains why a US budget bill is aiming to ban regulation of AI.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Jennifer Briney.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nintendo Sets a Console Record - DTNSB 5038

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:03:51 GMT

And why the venerable Le Monde newspaper is embracing AI not just fighting it.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

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Meta Thinks Superintelligence is “Super, Thanks For Asking!” - DTNSB 5037

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:12:35 GMT

IBM announced plans to build its major Quantum computer called Starling, and Dr. Niki explains why we want to edit the genomes of spiders.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes found here.

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Apple Doesn’t Apologise for AI at WWDC - DTNSB 5036

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:28:01 GMT

And beyond the new Liquid Glass design and other OS announcements, there’s a new robot pizza maker and an Xbox gaming handheld.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Sarah Lane.

Show notes can be found here.

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We Need a W3C for AI - DTNSB WEEKEND

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Molly and Tom are back with a text-message-chat inspired discussion of privacy in LLMs and why we might need a standard for it, but we don’t know how that would happen.

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Why a Court Ordered OpenAI to Reduce Privacy Protections

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:40:36 GMT

Also, drone delivery is becoming more common, and an advance in sintronics brings shepherd, faster, more power-efficient memory closer.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nintendo Switch 2… Now With More Paste! - DTNSB 5034

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:49:11 GMT

Apple's upcoming MagSafe chargers might support the Qi2.2 standard doubling power output for the iPhone 17, and Volvo introduced a "multi-adaptive safety belt" system to protect passengers of all body types.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes found here.

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Google’s Reasonable AI Pause - DTNSB 5033

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:22:11 GMT

Google does the right thing with Google Photos and Natasha Lyonne makes an AI movie.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Epic’s Unreal Engine 5.6 looks mostly real - DTNSB 5032

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:11:02 GMT

Microsoft is requiring fully featured USB-C ports in order for manufacturers to partake in the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program, and Dr. Niki talks all about night vision contact lenses.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Samsung Cozies Up to Perplexity - DTNSB 5031

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:06:12 GMT

Meanwhile, Google makes it easy to run models locally without the internet, and another big step for Brain-Computer Interfaces.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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E-Tattoo for Your Face DTNSB - 5030

Fri, 30 May 2025 18:11:11 GMT

The future of wearables may be on your face. Plus, how the NBA is embracing AI.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nvidia throws a life jacket to Steam Deck users - DTNSB 5029

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:54:57 GMT

Apple is set to move its OS naming convention to year-based versioning, and X is pausing encrypted direct messages in its app to make room for unspecified improvements.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Good Apples and Bad Apples - DTNSB 5028

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:32:11 GMT

Plus the good and the bad of Audible using generated voices.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.

Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here.

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Veo 3 video is everywhere! (except the EU) - DTNSB 5027

Tue, 27 May 2025 18:47:00 GMT

Gurman says Apple’s Solarium update is a big feature at next month’s WWDC, and Dr. Niki talks about 3D printing your skin. Yes, your actual skin.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr Niki.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Nvidia Has a New Chip for China - DTH

Mon, 26 May 2025 15:47:19 GMT

DTNS is off for the US holiday, but here's today's episode of Daily Tech Headlines to keep you up to date.

Apple is on pace to ship a smart home hub later this year, and doubts creep in about BYD.

Get the show notes here.

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Anthropic Models Totally Won’t Rat You Out to the Feds

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:10:44 GMT

And Tardigrades are getting tattoos, and you will want them to.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Altman and Ive team up to build something new with IO - DTNSB 5025

Thu, 22 May 2025 18:12:03 GMT

Xiaomi has a new top of the line in-house smartphone chip, and GT Tandon talks about the falling cost of AI training and inferencing.

Starring Jason Howell, Jenn Cutter, and GT Tandon.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why Epic’s Fortnite on iOS Win is Not Over - DTNSB 5024

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:17:39 GMT

And Jason Howell reports on Google’s I/O focus on AI and what that means for search.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Jason Howell.

Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here.

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Google’s Big AI Day at I/O - DTNSB 5023

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:04:01 GMT

Plus Marshall comes for Sonos and Apple gets more heat from the Judge over Fortnite.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Microsoft Unleashes its AI Agents - DTNSB 5022

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:47:28 GMT

Plus, Nvidia and Intel have new chip announcements at Computex, and Ina Kim shares tech to teach languages online.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Ina Kim.

Show notes can be found here.

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Measuring What Matters: Readiness in the Field - DTNSB Special

Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Amos talks with fellow military retiree Mike LeNeave of Pison about how next-gen wearable tech is redefining human readiness and helping prevent aviation accidents by focusing on the person, not just the machine.

Starring Tom Merritt, Amos, Mike LeNeave.

https://pison.com/

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Epic and Apple Fight Again - DTNSB 5021

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:36:49 GMT

Plus you’ll finally understand why some people believe it’s OK for AI models to infringe copyright.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Meredith Rose.

Show notes can be found here.

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Moto Razr Ultra Brings Back the Snap! - DTNSB 5020

Thu, 15 May 2025 19:15:50 GMT

Apple CarPlay Ultra is finally making its way Aston Martin vehicles, and Dr. Niki brings some clarity to changes in US science funding.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr. Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nintendo’s Switch Specs Explained - DTNSB 5019

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:56:39 GMT

Plus why the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks are so good they can’t stay out of the best seller list.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Aaron Morton.

Links to stories found in this episode can be found here.

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Android Gets an Expressive Facelift - DTNSB 5018

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:57:49 GMT

Apple brings a slew of new accessibility features to its devices, and James Thatcher shares what the effect of the China-US tariff pause is likely to be on tech purchases.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and James Thatcher.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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What Do the Tariff Drops Mean for You - DTNSB 5017

Mon, 12 May 2025 18:58:09 GMT

Plus, happy birthday to the longest-running Apple podcast on the internet.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Allison Sheridan.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why OpenAI Hired Instacart's CEO - DTNSB SPECIAL

Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Tom talks with Andrew Mayne about why Fidji Simo would leave INstacrt to take a product role at OpenAI and how that might change how you think about OpenAI.

Starring Tom Merritt and Andrew Mayne.

Andrew Mayne founder of AI deployment firm Interdimensional.

https://interdimensional.ai/

https://attentionmechanismpodcast.com/

https://openai.com/index/leadership-expansion-with-fidji-simo/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-08/openai-recruits-instacart-ceo-fidji-simo-to-lead-app-development

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidji_Simo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fidjisimo/

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AI Revives Dead Man for Testimony - DTNSB 5016

Fri, 09 May 2025 18:18:17 GMT

A court allows simulated testimony, plus a hospital in Ottawa uses AI to make doctor’s better at being doctors.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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DTNSB - Samsung’s Slim Phone Gets a Date - 5015

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:00:55 GMT

Nintendo Switch 2 could see impressive demand even if the company is being conservative with its projections, and Brett Rounsaville shares why Abu Dhabi Disney is the best Disney there is.

Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Brett Rounsaville.

Show Notes can be found here.

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Netflix Wows the World - DTNSB 5014

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:44:59 GMT

It moved the left-side nav to the top nav. Also we think we know what that ASUS Xbox handheld will be.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Microsoft’s New Smaller, Lighter Surface Lineup - DTNSB 5013

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:59:00 GMT

OpenAI opts to keep its nonprofit in control of its business, and Bodie Grimm details the environmental impact of electric vehicles.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm.

Show notes can be found here.

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Humans Are the Weakest Link in Signal - DTNSB 5012

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:34:17 GMT

Plus, Apple may change up the pattern it uses to announce iPhones.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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What's Wrong With Apple - DTNSB SPECIAL

Sat, 03 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Molly Wood and Tom Merritt share their text message chat about the ruling against Apple’s anti-steering policies, which leads to a prescription for what Apple needs to do. And has elements of a Molly rant as well.

Starring Molly Wood and Tom Merritt

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How Journalism Will USe AI - DTNSB 5011

Fri, 02 May 2025 18:06:38 GMT

The first apps under Apple’s new permissive payment guidelines hto the store and a soccer game that doesn’t have as much soccer in it as you might thing.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Apple Must Drop App Store External Payment Fees - DTNSB 5010

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:29:01 GMT

Microsoft consoles and first party games just got a lot more expensive, and Sean Hollister talks all about map tech in Japan.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister.

Links to the stories in this episode can be found here.

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Brain to Speech Is Almost Here - DTNSB 5009

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:40:17 GMT

Also, everybody seems to want age verification, but can you even do it?

Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

Links to show notes here.

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Duolingo Goes “AI-First” - DTNSB 5008

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:02:18 GMT

US Congress passed the bipartisan Take It Down Act, and Bodie Grimm shares two EV models that you need to know about.

Starring Jason Howell, Shannon Morse, and Bodie Grimm.

Links to stories can be found here.

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Should You Fear the Public USB Charging Port? - DTNSB 5007

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:22:28 GMT

And how Warner Brothers Discovery is using AI to improve live sports coverage.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Is that $20,000 Modular EV for Real? - DTNSB 5006

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:22:59 GMT

Plus, how YouTube is the hope for Google, and maybe TSMC is the hope for Intel.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Bodie Grimm.

Show notes can be found here.

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EU mandates new labels for device repairability and battery life - DTNSB 5005

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:29:50 GMT

Adobe updates its Firefly generative model with vector image support, and Tom talks with Sean Hollister about toilet tech in Japan.

Starring Jason Howell, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Sean Hollister.

Show notes can be found here.

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A New Color You Can Never See - DTNSB 5004

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:23:27 GMT

Plus, Europe drops its first fines against Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

Links to stories can be found here.

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Duolingo Will Teach You to Play Chess - DTNSB 5003

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:04:29 GMT

Instagram finally releases its video editing mobile app called Edits, and Bodie Grimm talks about some cool EVs coming very soon.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm.

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Don’t Click That Email Link - DTNSB 5002

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:18:15 GMT

A very convincing phishing scam hits Gmail and Blair from This Week in Science helps us understand how AI helps us understand Dolphins.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Blair Bazdarich.

Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here.

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How Nintendo Kept Its Switch 2 Price - DTNSB 5001

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:45:10 GMT

Plus, the difference between the Google antitrust cases, and Andy Beach talks Adobe agents.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.

Show notes can be found here.

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Google’s Ad Tech Violated Antitrust Law - DTNSB 5000

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:30:30 GMT

Discord begins to trial face scanning for age verification in the UK and Australia, and Anthony Spadafora from Tom's Guide shares his AR-driven productivity experience after getting rid of his laptop.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Anthony Spadafora.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why AI in Nuclear Power is a Good Idea - DTNSB 4999

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:47:12 GMT

Plus, the CVE database is fine for now, but Nvidia’s profits are not.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Jenn Cutter, and Tanner Goodman.

Links to stories can be found here.

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Apple Intelligence Improves Using Differential Privacy - DTNSB 4998

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:55:17 GMT

OpenAI is getting into the social network game, and Bodie Grimm talks about how BYD vehicles can charge in five minutes!

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Bodie Grimm.

Show notes can be found here.

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The US Will Not Break Up Meta - DTNSB 4997

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:20:09 GMT

Plus we explain why chips do still have tariffs despite receiving some exemptions and why they may get new tariffs in the next couple of months.

Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood, and Matteo Doni.

Links to storied in this episode can be found here.

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Is Microsoft Recall Safe Now? - DTNSB 4996

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:03:51 GMT

OpenAI will fully replace GPT‑4 with GPT‑4o and WhatsApp New Features

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Mallory O’Meara, and Brea Grant.

Show notes can be found here.

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Google Pixel 9a Puts Signature on Hold - DTNSB 4995

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:22:55 GMT

Framework suffers from a case of Tariff whiplash, and Dr. Niki introduces us to the return of Dire Wolves.

Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr Niki.

Show notes can be found here.

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Google’s Big Cloud Play - DTNSB 4994

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:57:10 GMT

Plus, what Nintendo and others are doing about US tariffs, and the state of US science funding.

Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.

Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here.

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The Real Impact of AI Overviews on Traffic - DTNSB 4993

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:29:01 GMT

Framework pauses the sale of its entry-level laptops in the US in response to the tariffs, and Sean Hollister talks with Tom about the usefulness of Google Translate in Japan.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Sean Hollister.

Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here.

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What Tariffs Are Doing to Tech - DTNSB 4992

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:47:14 GMT

Plus, augmented reality has deeper roots than you think and what Dr. Gippitti is good at. (Chat GPT to its friends.)

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Microsoft Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:47:19 GMT

Nintendo pushes its Switch 2 pre-order date in response to the US tariffs, and Andy Beach discusses the intersection of AI and advertising.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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How Tariffs Are Already Shaping Tech - DTNSB 4990

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:14:07 GMT

Amazon's Project Kuiper is near the launch of 27 satellites, and Tom Merritt talks about the first smartphone from 1992.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nintendo Switches It Up with Backward Compatibility - DTNSB 4989

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:13:03 GMT

Nintendo officially unveils the Switch 2, Amazon makes a bid for TikTok, and Chris Ashley shares his BBQ tech woes.

Starring Jenn Cutter and Huyen Tue Dao.

Links to stories in today's episode can be found here.

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OpenAI's Massive $40 Billion Funding Round - DTNSB 4988

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:26:28 GMT

Substack looks to capitalize on a TikTok ban with a new video feed, and Chris Ashley shares the tech that powers his BBQ food truck!

Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.

Links to stories can be found here.

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xAI Buys X - DTNSB 4987

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:26:15 GMT

Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Buzz Out Loud!

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions - DTNSB 4986

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:25:24 GMT

ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions regarding public figures. WhatsApp adds an old school social media feature. And Tom talks to Andy Beach about how the BBC handles AI in news.

Starring Huyen Tue Dao and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes can be found here.

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Android OS development stays open while going private - DTNSB 4985

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:12:15 GMT

Nintendo Switch is getting Virtual Game Cards for porting digital games between devices, and Tom Merritt draws a through line between tech connectivity and our love of animals.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Amazon Adds AI 'Interests' Shopping Feature - DTNSB 4984

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:24:26 GMT

Amazon announced a new AI 'Interests' feature which uses personalized shopping prompts "in everyday language" to track down current and new products. Tom also talks to Victoria Song about streaming international tv.

Starring Jenn Cutter and Huyen Tue Dao.

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Napster Heads to the Metaverse - DTNSB 4983

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:38:46 GMT

US officials shared highly classified military operations on Signal while including a journalist to the thread, and Dr. Niki talks about alternatives to genetic engineering for bringing extinct animals back to life.

Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter.

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23andMe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - DTNSB 4982

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:08:00 GMT

Apple AirPods Max are set to get a firmware update with support for ultra-low latency high-fidelity audio, and Chloe Castillo from Cal Fire talks with Tom about how they put together the Palisades Fire Ops briefing during the Los Angeles fires.

Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Atlantic’s LibGen Search Reveals All - DTNSB 4981

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:21:59 GMT

Section 230 is set to face its biggest challenge yet, and Andy Beach talks about the rise of virtual influencers on YouTube

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Huawei announced a new 16:10 aspect ratio smartphone - DTNSB 4980

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:17:08 GMT

Roger talks about the last big chip announcement.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nvdia Is All About Robotics Now - DTNSB 4979

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:45:40 GMT

Plus the EU comes for Apple and Google, AGAIN and Atari has a watch that plays games.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Alphabet Acquires Cloud Security Company Wiz for $32 Billion - DTNSB 4978

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:34:19 GMT

Tom ordered the newly announced Core Devices wearable running PebbleOS, and Dr. Niki discusses Colossal's pathway to resurrecting the mammoth.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

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3D Print any RC Robot Toy You Want - DTNSB 4977

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:53:29 GMT

Plus, the US Congress is actually the best at online resources. So sayeth Jen Briney!

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

Show notes can be found here.

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Discord Announces Social SDK For Game Developers - DTH

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:33:17 GMT

Google’s Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara.

Show Notes

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Encryption for all RCS Messages - DTNSB 4976

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:11:34 GMT

Plus the rumors of SXSW Interactive’s death are exaggerated, and Gemini gets personal.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Intel’s Path to Reinvention Begins With Lip-Bu Tan - DTNSB 4975

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:38:25 GMT

Meta’s Community Notes launch is imminent, and Tom sits down with Brian Ibbott to talk about what it takes to bring The Morning Show to Las Vegas.

Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.

Show notes can be found here.

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Why China’s EVs are So Cheap - DTNSB 4974

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:21:57 GMT

Bodie Grimm helps us understand how China can sell cars for so much less than others, plus Niantic sells Pokemon Go.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

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Big Design Changes Coming to iOS and macOS - DTNSB 4973

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:46:37 GMT

Tom chats with Jason about his jump into independent content creation, and smartwatch shipments decline for the first time ever.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to today's stories can be found here.

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The Scoop on US Science Funding - DTNSB 4972

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:05:01 GMT

Dr. Niki updates us on the latest plus, why the new Siri is delayed, and the Pixel 4a got the battery-killing update.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Tom Is No Fun - DTNSB 4971

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:28:13 GMT

The US military uses AI, and we put a brain in a jar. But Don't worry! We promise it will be alright. We think. Plus, the red LEDs ARE good for your skin!

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Apple has a Fever for a Foldable - DTNSB 4970

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:21:36 GMT

Broadcom addresses a few nasty zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its hypervisors, and Pison CEO John Croteau talks about how its wearables are improving the world of medicine.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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The Most Conversational AI Yet - DTNSB 4969

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:39:28 GMT

Plus Jason Howell reports from the Nothing party in Barcelona but has something to say about the new Nothing phones.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Thin is in at Mobile World Congress. But why? - DTNSB 4968

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:57:35 GMT

Plus, Tencent launched super apps as a service, and why the US may not have ended all cyber command activities against Russia.

Starring Tom Merritt.

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MWC in Barcelona Gets Conceptual - DTNSB 4967

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:44:04 GMT

External NPUs and solar-powered laptops, plus new EV battery tech.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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OpenAI’s Last Unreasonable Model - DTNSB - 4966

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:40:07 GMT

Plus, Skype will go down for good and Mozilla insist it does not want to sell your data to AI.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Nvidia’s AI business takes center stage - DTNSB 4965

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:23:21 GMT

Sony cuts the price of the PlayStation VR 2 by $150, Amazon gets into the Quantum computing game with Ocelot, and Dr. Niki says that Spam is a problem for science as well as email.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Alexa Plus May Actually Be a Plus - DTNSB 4964

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:27:44 GMT

Amazon announces a new voice assistant, 5G comes to space and why that Casio Watch ring is worth wearing.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to today's stories can be found here.

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Anthropic Releases Its 'Hybrid Reasoning' AI Model - DTNSB 4963

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:19:56 GMT

Samsung's Secure Folder has a revealing privacy flaw, OnePlus Watch 3 is delayed, and Ron Richards and Tim Stevens talk about pinball virtualization.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories can be found here.

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Gmail Wants to Verify Your Phone Number with a QR Code - DTNSB 4962

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:49:07 GMT

Plus, why Microsoft and Google don’t have to comply with the UK encryption issue that Apple does, and a computer mouse that smells nice.

Starring Tom Merritt and Rob Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Apple Pulls Encryption from the UK - DTNSB 4961

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:25:00 GMT

Bloomberg’s Nate Lanxon joins us to talk about how it affects him, plus faster 3D printing and AI is coming to robots

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show Notes can be found here.

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Move Over Microsoft, Pigeons Use Quantum Mechanics Too -DTNSB-4960

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:45:11 GMT

Dr. Niki talks about quantum pigeon guidance, and the new Oppo Find N5 inspires us to talk about other cool phones from across the world.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show notes can be found here

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Microsoft’s Using a New State of Matter - DTNSB 4959

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:36:55 GMT

We don’t mean the smart home standard, we mean like solid, liquid and gas. Also Biran Brushwood shares the new tech making his video studio shine.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to the stories in this episode can be found here.

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How Temu Keeps Prices Cheap - DTNSB 4958

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:29:22 GMT

It’s not just customs exemptions that keep Temu retail prices down. In fact it’s in large part because they don’t take sales commissions. Plus how Pinball is borrowing from video games. And the cheapest EVs in Thailand!

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Links to the stories in this episode can be found here.

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Arm Wants a Leg Up In Chips - DTNSB 4957

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:37:15 GMT

Arm plans to make its own chips this summer and Tom explains why that’s such a big change. Plus TikTok is back in US app stores.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here

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Tim Cook Teases a New iPhone SE - DTNSB 4956

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:49:18 GMT

Amazon has a beta shopping feature that includes sales on brand websites, and Mitzula ate at the new Netflix restaurant in Las Vegas!

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here

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Why Europe Should Feel Good About AI - DTNSB 4955

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:31:13 GMT

Plus, Apple wants to improve your health and cut down on the number of Apple accounts you have. And a trustworthy source on the US Department of Government Efficiency.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter

Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

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Musk Organizes $97.4B bid for OpenAI - DTNSB 4954

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:09:11 GMT

The AI Action Summit wraps up in Paris, NotebookLM Plus gets a wider release, and Tim Stevens and Ron Richards discuss pinball preservation.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to today's stories can be found here.

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AI Summit Begins in Paris - DTNSB - 4953

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:10:35 GMT

President Macros promotes it with deepfakes and huge spending on Data Centers. Plus why the US doesn’t get cheap EVs.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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UK Orders a Back Door to Apple Encryption - DTNSB 4952

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:41:56 GMT

Huawei sees its fastest growth in four years, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is here, and cheese gets Google AI in hot water yet again!

Starring Tom Merritt and Shannon Morse.

Show notes can be found here.

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Researchers Create a Reasoning Model for Less Than $50 - DTNSB 4951

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:49:57 GMT

Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.

Show notes can be found here

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Why DTNS Doesn’t Cover the DOGE - DTNSB 4950

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:27:56 GMT

And actual tech news like a bad Zyxel router vulnerability, Amazon may finally improve its voice assistant and the Verge got a sneak look at Sonos’s streaming TV device.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Story links can be found here.

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Twitterific Team Tames Timeline with Tapestry - DTNSB 4949

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:15:44 GMT

Apple takes on Evite with Invites, and Kenneth Kohlmann talks about a modular landscaping robot called Yarbo.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Links to stories can be found here.

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Failure Is a Good Option

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:36 GMT

Gary Shapiro tells us when failure is good, and OpenAI launches an agent with the same name as Google’s agent.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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Deep Week for DeepSeek

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:02:28 GMT

We also talk to Gary Shapiro about what it takes to put on CES and why it’s been so enduring.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes can be found here.

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Popular Hacking Forums Cracked and Nulled Shuttered - DTNS 4946

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:55:49 GMT

New Intel Lunar Lake Surface laptops, plus a look at how tariffs could impact tech in the US.

Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.

Show notes can be found here.

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Don’t Fear Apple’s Chip Hack - DTNS 4945

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:09:55 GMT

A chip vulnerability in Apple Silicon isn’t great, plus why OpenAI’s concern about DeepSeek is hilarious but justified.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes can be found here.

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Pebble Watch is Back, Baby! - DTNS 4944

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:36:17 GMT

Plus, Andrew Mayne goes deep on the DeepSeek hype.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Link to the show notes can be found here.

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Why Is DeepSeek So Popular? - DTNS 4943

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:12:27 GMT

Plus, the story behind YouTube’s hour-long unskippable ads.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.

Show notes can be found here.

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How the TikTok Court Decision Changed Free Speech Law - DTNS 4942

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:58:30 GMT

Plus, OpenAI gets into the agent game, and how India is stepping up its manufacturing game, but CHina will be harder to beat than you might already think.

Starring Tom Merritt

Link to show notes here

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Google is acquiring HTC Engineers for Android XR - DTNS 4941

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:59:30 GMT

How Android XR could benefit from HTC brain drain, a risky Cloudflare CDN security flaw, Instagram teen accounts come to South Korea, and Jason takes you behind the stage of Galaxy Unpacked.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Galaxy Unpacked Leaves Us Hanging - DTNS 4940

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:03:06 GMT

There was a cliffhanger ending to Samsung’s announcement, plus Google dominates education tech and Molly Wood tells us how data centers can power themselve sustainably.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Epsiode show notes can be found here.

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Breaking the TikTok Law - DTNS 4939

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:02:40 GMT

Why companies may be risking fines in the US, should your mobile OS restrict SIM card info and Reed Albergotti from Semafor tells us why the World Economic Forum in Davos is something of a tech conference.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here.

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Ok So NOW What for Tik Tok? - DTNS 4938

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:09:18 GMT

Plus, Norway is set to launch more rockets, great news for longer-lasting batteries and batteries on the power grid, and Lamarr Wilson has some advice for the TikTok diaspora.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

Show notes can be found here

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Nintendo Announces the Long-Awaited Switch 2 - DTNS 4937

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:32:39 GMT

Today’s Daily Tech News Show dishes out all the details on the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console, Duolingo's right place right time, Bluesky's upcoming photo-sharing app, a conversation with a long-time RedNote user, and more!

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

Show notes can be found here

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Why We Still Need to Explain the Tik Tok Ban - DTNS 4936

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:13:46 GMT

Today’s Daily Tech News Show dives into TikTok’s potential shutdown, Google Workspace’s Gemini integration, and Softbank’s attempt to redefine search culture in Japan. Plus, insights into Nvidia’s Cosmos platform and more!

Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.

Show notes can be found here.

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Hope Remains for TikTok in U.S. - DTNS 4935

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:33:12 GMT

TikTok’s U.S. ban deadline fuels divestment talks, Musk rumors, and user shifts, as Amazon delays AI updates, and new launches include DJI’s Flip drone and DirecTV’s MySports bundle.

Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.

Open show notes here.

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US Proposes Tight GPU Export Rules - DTNS 4934

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:15:15 GMT

Proposed GPU export restrictions target China, setting tiered licensing rules that could impact global AI chip distribution. Mastodon wants to transfer ownership, Sonos CEO's resigns, and Netflix overtakes BBC1 in the UK.

Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.

Show note can be found here.

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TikTok's Clock Runs Out?- DTNS Live 4933

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:36:55 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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What Happened to Tik Tok in Court - DTNS 4933

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:36:12 GMT

Tom explains what the law against TikTok in the US actually says, what the company's options are, and what might happen next. Plus final thoughts from CES and future plans for these briefings!

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

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:24:57 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Health and Accessibility a Priority at CES - DTNS 4932

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:21:12 GMT

CES Spokesperson Allison Fried tells us about the growing tech trends at CES. Also why Apple is not selling your conversations to advertisers, and NotebookLM launches a news podcast.

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

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:25:26 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Matter Has a Moment at CES - DTNS 4931

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:00:36 GMT

Tom has good news for fans of the Matter smart home standard. Plus, tech to help dyslexic readers and more from CES 2025.

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Attach This Title With Silicone Tape! - DTNS Live 4930

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:19:46 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The End of #HELLPORTAL at Meta - DTNS CES Briefing

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:26:20 GMT

Nvidia is the new Microsoft as far as CES keynotes go, Meta ends its fact-checking, Anker has new ways to power including solar-powered freezing and Leonovo has a rollable screen you can soon buy.

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You Bots Get ON My Lawn! - DTNS Live 4929

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:35:46 GMT

We are down in Las Vegas reporting from the Consumer Electronics Camera 2025. We had a great discussion at 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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What to KNow from CES 2025 - DTNS CES Briefing

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:52:12 GMT

Monday, January 6th, 2025

This is the Daily Tech News CES Briefing for Monday, January 6th, 2025. To give you a complete look at the news coming out of CES, I’ll be doing these shorter briefings each morning, followed by our regular DTNS discussions in a separate episode later in the day.

I’m Tom Merritt, let’s start with what you need to know with the big story.

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

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:22:17 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.

Link to the Show Notes.

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

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:15:22 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.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:57 GMT

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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2024 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4925

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:44 GMT

It’s the 2024 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the year 2024 back in December of 2023 to see how they actually turned out! Who came out on top and who was just too early?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang.

Link to the Show Notes.

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2024 Predictions Show from (REPOST from Dec 2023) - DTNS 4675

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:55:32 GMT

We’d thought it be fun to include a repost of last year’s 2024 tech predictions before we bring you are 2024 tech predictions RESULTS show on Monday. So here is our 2024 Tech Predictions Show from last December 2023! Tom and Sarah along with Dr. Niki, Jenn Cutter and Tasia Custode bring their two predictions of what they think will happen in 2024 the tech landscape.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode

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Best of GDI 2024 - DTNS 4924

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:00:20 GMT

2024 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS and GDI. From continued rise of generative AI to the increased scrutiny of Social Media by governments around the world. So Joe put together the best conversations we've had all year and put them together here for you. Enjoy!

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2024 Listener Hangout Show - DTNS 4923

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:01:54 GMT

Welcome to our end of year Listener Hangout Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. On this episode we ask our listeners about their use of generative AI and passkeys. Plus we debate which streaming service are the ones we can’t live without!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe, Mark Bussell Jr., Andrew Tzakis, Todd Belcher, Gary Fisher, Howard Yermish.

Link to the Show Notes.

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LLM Hacks With Brian Brushwood - DTNS 4922

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:48:41 GMT

Brian Brushwood explains how he uses AI models in his personal and work life. Plus a Canadian startup has developed a continuous potassium monitoring device that’s inserted just below the skin to help those with chronic kidney disease or at risk of heart failure. And we share our picks for the best holiday gift.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Swimming Abilities of Dead Trout - DTNS 4921

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:43:53 GMT

Dr. Niki reveals the big 2024 winners of this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes and why you shouldn’t take it too seriously. Plus the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the KAIST in Daejeon have developed a lightweight wearable exoskeleton that helps a paraplegic patient walk. And Meta might be adding a display to their Ray-Ban smart glasses next year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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YouTube AI Policy Changes – DTNS 4920

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:53:59 GMT

YouTube announced a number of new AI focused policies. How will these help creators? Plus product leaker Evan Blass posted images of what they claim is Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkBook Plus with a rollable display. And Zelle, a major peer-to-peer payment platform operated by bank-owned fintech firm Early Warning Services, is under scrutiny for inadequate safeguards for transferring funds.

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

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The Epic Tale of Hunter deButts! - DTNS 4919

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:51:53 GMT

Who’s Hunter DeButts, why did President Wilson pardon him, and how did generative AI get all of this mixed up on a national morning TV show? Plus Tesla is looking to roll out its Robotaxi service in Texas, including Austin. And Apple and Meta are in a dispute over interoperability requests mandated by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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

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Flipping Back to Flipboard - DTNS 4918

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:50:14 GMT

Why is Netflix making its battle-royale style Squid Game video game available to non-subscribers? Plus TP-Link’s routers draw the attention of the US DOJ and DOC as potential vectors for cyberattacks. And Flipboard announced a new app called Surf that would allow Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos to be remixed into a custom feed.

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

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How Does This Apple Intelligence Work? - DTNS 4917

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:44:01 GMT

Is Apple Intelligence as good as Apple says it is? Emily Forlini from PC Magazine shares her experience. Plus US users can try out Google Labs new image generator called Whisk. And Mark Zuckerberg announced Threads daily and monthly active users numbers. And how do they compare with X and Bluesky?

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

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We're More Sorted Than Polarized - DTNS 4916

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:52:07 GMT

Political polarization feels like it's at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there’s a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains.

Starring Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Sound of Speakers With Patrick - DTNS 4915

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:49:01 GMT

Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patrick’s here with a list of audio brands you’ve never heard but you should check out.

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

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Google Tries VR/AR Again – DTNS 4914

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:40:12 GMT

Jason Howell has first impressions of Android XR, Google’s new mixed reality platform. And is Epic’s deal with Telefonica bloatware?

Big Story

"Epic Games to pre-install its game store on 'millions' of devices with new Telefónica deal | TechCrunch" https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/epic-games-to-pre-install-its-game-store-on-millions-of-devices-with-new-telefonica-deal/

"Android XR: Google's Bold New Vision for Extended Reality" https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-xr-googles-bold-new-vision-for-extended-reality/

"I Tried Google's Android XR Glasses - by Jason Howell" https://jasonhowell.substack.com/p/i-tried-googles-android-xr-glasses

"Google wants Android XR to power your next VR headset and smart glasses" https://www.androidpolice.com/android-xr-announced/

"Android XR and Project Moohan hands-on: Gemini is the killer app - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319528/google-android-xr-samsung-project-moohan-smart-glasses

"Harvard and Google to release 1 million public-domain books as AI training dataset | TechCrunch" https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/harvard-and-google-to-release-1-million-public-domain-books-as-ai-training-dataset/

"Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft | WIRED" https://www.wired.com/story/harvard-ai-training-dataset-openai-microsoft/

"FCC Opens Entire 6-GHz Band to Very-Low-Power Device Operations | TV Tech" https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/fcc-opens-entire-6-ghz-band-to-very-low-power-device-operations

"YouTube TV Hikes Price by $10 to $83 per Month, up 14%" https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/youtube-tv-raises-price-increase-2024-1236247063/

"YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99" https://www.thewrap.com/youtube-tv-price-increase/

"Google Adds More Bluetooth Tracker Protections to Android - Thurrott.com" https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/android/314394/google-adds-more-bluetooth-tracker-protections-to-android

"Android’s Unknown tracker alerts adding ‘Find Nearby’ for FMD" https://9to5google.com/2024/12/11/unknown-tracker-alerts-find-nearby-update/

"You can now use AirTags to expedite a lost luggage reunion through United’s mobile app - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319503/apple-airtag-find-my-network-share-item-location-united-airlines-lost-bag-luggage

"Intel Arc B580 review: The first worthy budget GPU of the decade | PCWorld" https://www.pcworld.com/article/2553897/intel-arc-b580-review.html

"It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content — and legal experts say that could be a problem | TechCrunch" https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/11/it-sure-looks-like-openai-trained-sora-on-game-content-and-legal-experts-say-that-could-be-a-problem/

"Nvidia Steps Up Hiring in China to Focus on AI-Driven Cars - Bloomberg" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/nvidia-steps-up-hiring-in-china-to-focus-on-ai-driven-cars

"China’s Instagram-Style Xiaohongshu Crosses $1 Billion in Profit - Bloomberg" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/china-s-instagram-style-xiaohongshu-crosses-1-billion-in-profit

"Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4pvgjklevo

"Google says feedback shows old search result format is bad for hotels" https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-says-feedback-shows-old-140517877.html

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Emotional Support Brick - DTNS 4913

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:47:18 GMT

What happens when Moxie the AI powered emotional support companion loses access to its cloud servers that make it run because the company that makes it closes down? Plus Google introduces its new Gemini 2.0 AI model. And YouTube Says Sports Viewing Via TVs Is Up 30% Year-On-Year, 4K Uploads Climb 35%.

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

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Haggle Free Car Shopping on Amazon - DTNS 4912

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:47:41 GMT

How an AR program may be the key to helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms. Plus Amazon is partnering with Hyundai to purchase a new car online with more automakers to follow next year. And Norway’s Vipps launches the first tap-to-pay system that can be the default payment system on iPhones instead of Apple Pay.

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

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Who Let the Blogs Out? - DTNS 4911

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:47:34 GMT

Merriam-Webster made “blog” the word of the year in 2004. Twenty years later how has blogging evolved and changed since then? Plus Google unveils its latest quantum computer that can solve problems in 5 minutes that would take the Frontier supercomputer (currently second fastest) 10 septillion years. And Reddit is testing a generative model chatbot that answers user questions with a summary of relevant threads.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How was the Model Built? Garbage In, Garbage Out! - DTNS 4910

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

As the US government invests in technology to extra data from encrypted communications what should typical users worry about? Plus researchers from the Swiss École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and UC Irvine have developed a drone with jumping legs to leap the device into the air. And red team research published by OpenAI and Apollo Research discover o1 will lie to give answers users are happy with.

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

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Mo Cities, Waymo Problems - DTNS 4909

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas” starts today and we go over the big announcements. Plus, X-like social media platform Bluesky has hinted at including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names.

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

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Every Game is an Algorithm - DTNS 4908

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:48:53 GMT

In response to suspected hackers in China penetrating American telecom networks the head of CISA and an FBI official recommend people use encryption. Plus, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Hermen Hulst believes generative AI can be the key to innovative in-game experiences but that game development needs a human touch.

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

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Verging on Insanity - DTNS 4907

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:43:18 GMT

Tuesday, China restricts the export of “‘dual-use items’ related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the US.” Plus the Verge has launched a subscription service called Verge+, priced at $7 per month or $50 per year, that removes ads and gives unlimited access to articles. And a University of Texas research team has created ink for a temporary tattoo that can be printed on the skin to record brain activity.

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

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The Chips Have Fallen at Intel - DTNS 4906

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:46:20 GMT

Allison explains why she’s changed her mind about Apple’s password management app. Plus Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, leaves the company abruptly. And we explore the rumors that Apple may or may not change all of their iPhone cases to aluminum in 2025.

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

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Canada’s Competition Bureau Sues Google For Anti-Competitive Online Advertising - DTH

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:07:23 GMT

Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive online advertising, the European Commission ends an investigation into Amazon over taxes, and Meta plans to build a $10 billion, 40,000+ kilometer fiber-optic subsea cable.

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Australia Bans Social Media For Teens Under 16 - DTH

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:22:10 GMT

Australia bans social media for teens under 16, China said it would take "necessary actions" to protect Chinese firms if the U.S. escalated chip control measures, and the FTC is investigating Microsoft over antitrust concerns.

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Bluesky Scraper - DTNS 4905

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:43:31 GMT

President of SCE Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, steps down from his 38 years. Scott shares his thoughts on Yoshida’s legacy. Plus OpenAI shuts down access to its video generative AI tool, Sora, after artists given early access released a version of the tool publicly alongside a statement decrying “being lured into ‘art washing’ to tell the world that Sora is a useful tool for artists”. And a Hugging Face machine learning librarian a dataset composed of one million Bluesky posts.

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

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Bots and Bribes - DTNS 4904

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:46:27 GMT

A UK company has developed a gamma ray detector mounted on a robotic dog that can assess soil quality. Do the domestically manufactured chips in Huawei’s Mate 70 smartphone point to progress in China’s semiconductor industry? And the musician Drake has filed a lawsuit in New York’s Supreme Court alleging Universal Music Group used bots and bribes to inflate the popularity of rival Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us”.

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

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You Can't Out-Algorithm Bad Data - DTNS 4903

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:45:50 GMT

How does holiday pricing work and what motivates sellers to drop prices during the holiday shopping season? Big Jim explains. Plus the media is warning that AI development has reached its peak, but is it true? Andrew Mayne cuts through the FUD. And The Information says the iPhone 17 “Air” rumored to be coming next year will be between 5 and 6 millimeters thick compared to the iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Andrew Mayne, James Thatcher, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TV or Not TV, That is the Question - DTNS 4902

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:49:17 GMT

Robert Heron is here with a holiday home theater buying guide! Not sure which TV deals are the best? Robert will steer you right. Plus OpenAI wants to make its own browser according to The Information. And Threads is overhauling its search and trend features as Bluesky closes in on engagement numbers.

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

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Taking a Hammer to Google's Core Business - DTNS 4901

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:45:27 GMT

The US DOJ is proposing a breakup of Google's Browser and potentially its OS business as well. How likely is that? Plus Facebook Messenger has added support for HD video calls, audio and video voice messages, generative backgrounds, and support for Apple’s Siri. Tubi has introduced a new short-form video feature called “Scenes” that lets users explore short clips from over 250,000 popular television programs and films.

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

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Using Pokémon to Train AI - DTNS 4900

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:45:25 GMT

Why has Niantic, creators of the Pokémon Go mobile game, turned that into an AI tuned to geospatial information? Plus a system update for the PlayStation Portal lets users play games directly from the cloud. And Amazon introduces a new Echo product. The Echo Show 21.

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

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Microsoft Ignite 2024 is Mostly Cloudy - DTNS 4899

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:19:03 GMT

Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao summarize the top announcements from Microsoft Ignite. Microsoft really is a cloud company. Plus Sony's potential big anime and video game acquisition and Andrew Heaton explains how he used AI to make an entire musical.

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Andrew Heaton

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Influenewsers - DTNS 4898

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:43:40 GMT

Trisha gives us the details on Mediatek’s “This Chip Changes Everything”. Plus the Belgian region of Flanders is offering data wallets based on the solid protocol. And Pew Research Center found that about 20% of people surveyed in the US get news from influencers on social media.

Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Game On, Holiday Shoppers! - DTNS 4897

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:45:38 GMT

Bluesky is on the uptick, Google will help you geolocate your gift shopping, and Max Scoville helps you find gift for all the gamers in your life.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Max Scoville, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.

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Infowars' Onion Tears - DTNS 4896

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:47:08 GMT

The world of satire takes a great leap as The Onion buys InfoWars. No joke! Plus Spotify is changing the name of its podcasting service from Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. And Disney announced that Disney+ added 4.4 million new subscribers to pass 120 million. Netflix has 287 million.

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

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Preservation is GOG's Work - DTNS 4895

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:39:56 GMT

1% of users in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain will no longer receive EU news sources in their search results as part of a Google test. Plus Just Eat sells Grubhub to Wonder for $650M. And GOG launches a new initiative to preserve older video games.

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

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You Are Turning It Off Wrong - DTNS 4894

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:48:54 GMT

Signal offers an alternative to Zoom, why the Mac Mini power button is on the bottom, and Meta won’t track you in Europe but you won’t be able to skip ads.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.

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Smart Glasses for Amazon Drivers - DTH

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:23:00 GMT

While Amazon tries to save seconds with smart glasses, Swiggy delivers groceries in less than 13 minutes. And Apple makes parts available to fix your own iPhone 16.

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AI Made This Code - DTNS 4893

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:51:07 GMT

As Google pushes Gemini AI into its developer tools we ask what do developers think? Plus TikTok launched a feature Thursday which lets you share a song from Apple Music or Spotify into TikTok. And Apple has expanded High Power Mode to Macs with the M4 Pro chip.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Will Someone Think of Tomorrow's Children? - DTNS 4892

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:45:00 GMT

Australia’s PM proposes a law that would ban social media for anyone under the age of 16. Plus a feature in iOS 18.2 developer beta could let users share the location of lost or missing items through Find My app. And Canada's government has ordered TikTok to cease operations in the country.

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

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Netflix Experimenting - DTNS 4891

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:45:02 GMT

Why is Netflix delisting its interactive titles and what does it say about the company’s video gaming ambitions? Plus Nintendo outlines backward compatibility with the 2nd generation Switch. And why has OpenAI bought Chat.com?

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

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Perplexing New York Times IT Offer - DTNS 4890

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:44:32 GMT

Amazon announced it will start drone delivery tests in the Phoenix Metro Area after receiving FAA approval for its new MK30 drone. Plus Amazon has also launched a new Prime Video AI-powered tool called X-Ray Recaps that generates personalized summaries of TV seasons, episodes, or even specific parts of episodes. And Perplexity CEO causes a stir after suggesting AI could replace striking NYT workers.

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

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EV Fire Mythbusting- DTNS 4889

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:42:15 GMT

Are the fire risks of EVs overblown? Tim Stevens is here to clear away the FUD. Plus The social media platform X is rolling out its controversial update to the block feature which will now allow users you’ve blocked to see your public posts. And why is X unblocking people from following accounts they've been blocked from?

Starring Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Windows 10, Just Let It Go! - DTNS 4888

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:53:55 GMT

Windows 10 support ends October next year. So what are your options if you want to keep it running past that date? Plus the EU has signed a contract to build its own Satellite broadband network. And Apple reported its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results, achieving a record revenue of $94.9 billion, 6% up over the previous year.

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Jenn Cutter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Return-to-Office Resistance at Amazon - DTNS 4887

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:45:33 GMT

500 Amazon.com employees have written a letter asking for a reversal of the company’s return to a five day a week office policy. Plus Meta reported its Q3 revenue was up 19% YoY to $40.59B with Meta’s AI seeing over 500 million users. And OpenAI has finally announced search capabilities with an enhanced ChatGPT for pro users.

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

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Ubisoft's Troubled Waters - DTNS 4886

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:47:04 GMT

Ubisoft has released a blockchain game. Plus following announcements for new M4 powered iMacs and Mac Minis, Apple announces new M4 MacBook Pros. And why has Ubisoft stock dropped 39% in the past quarter and what does it mean for the health of the company?

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

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Tubi Better Everywhere - DTNS 4885

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:46:52 GMT

How has Tubi managed to build an audience that rivals Disney+ while spending less money with little to no exclusive content? Plus right after the announcement of new M4 iMacs, Apple has revealed M4 powered Mac Minis. And Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft.

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

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I Lost My Voice, but My Podcast Didn't - DTNS 4884

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:49:34 GMT

Allison shares her experience with using an generative AI version of her voice to do a recent NosillaCast episode. Plus Apple announces new M4 iMacs and the roll-out of Apple Intelligence. And a new alternative to TikTok called Loops has opened for sign-ups. Will it succeed?

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

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Living With Pixel Studio AI - DTNS 4883

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:02:23 GMT

We take a look at Google’s Pixel Studio App for the Pixel 9 and ask the question is on-device generative AI image tool really needed? Plus Meta has announced a multi-year deal with Reuters to integrate real-time news content into its AI chatbot. And At the Bloomberg Tech Summit Arm CEO, Rene Haas, predicted AI will progress more quickly than the internet itself.

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

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Maintaining Your Political Sanity - DTNS 4882

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:49:35 GMT

Microsoft released a report Wednesday, accusing attempts by foreign adversaries to stir up anger or confusion in the U.S prior to the upcoming presidential election. Spotify has introduced a new auto-moderation feature for podcasters. And Justin Robert Young talks about how AI could affect access to our political representatives.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.

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Netflix Closes Game Studio - DTNS 4881

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:43:07 GMT

Why has Netflix closed its AAA game studio and does it portend bigger things? Plus air-taxis cleared another hurdle as the US Federal Aviation Administration issued new rules Tuesday for air-taxi VTOLs. And Arm has canceled Qualcomm’s chip architecture license, and it’s not such a big deal.

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

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Claude is Your New Virtual AI-ssistant - DTNS 4880

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:45:57 GMT

Anthropic updated its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model allowing it to interact with desktop computer apps letting users potentially automate certain software tasks. Plus Meta suspends Instagram and Threads accounts that reposted public information tracking private jets. And Meta tests facial recognition again to combat celebrity impersonations and for account unlocking.

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

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Hands-On With the Meta Quest 3S - DTNS 4879

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:47:57 GMT

Ariel Waldman shares their experience using technology in Antarctica to shoot a documentary. Plus Dr Nicole Ackermans gives us a report on the tech she found at Neuroscience 2024. And Shannon gives us a review of Meta’s new Quest 3S VR headset.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Ariel Waldman, Craig Porter, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How to Win a Nobel Prize – DTNS 4878

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:15:34 GMT

OpenAI and Microsoft are having relationship problems, Netflix earnings call is more about where the company is heading versus where it is, and Dr Niki joins us to talk about the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureates.

Starring Tom Merritt, Niki Ackermans, and Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

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Voice Cloning is Here - DTNS 4877

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:47:59 GMT

Apple Business Connect lets businesses without a physical location manage how they appear in Apple’s services. How one company is making portable solar power easier to carry. And a company called Hiya has a new product that can reliably detect AI generated voices.

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

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Want My Voice? Pay Me! - DTNS 4876

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:49:10 GMT

SAG-AFTRA will re-enter negotiations with the bargaining group representing triple A game studios. What’s at stake and will they be able to come to an agreement before the end of the year? Plus the US FCC approved a notice of inquiry to examine whether data caps harm consumers and competition. And Amazon announced a slew of new products including their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft.

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

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iPad Mini October Surprise - DTNS 4875

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:52:14 GMT

Apple has revealed a new iPad Mini with updated specs. But they’re not alone. A number of companies have announced new or updated products just in the time for the holiday gift buying season. Plus Spotify said it is testing bringing music videos to 85 more markets. And a roundup of the latest news surrounding Google.

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

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Adobe Kicks Off The Adobe Max Creativity Conference In Orlando - DTH

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:07:38 GMT

Adobe kicks off the Adobe Max creativity conference in Orlando, The Honor Magic 7 smartphone launches October 30th in China, and the Internet Archive is back online.

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Data Disaster Preparedness - DTNS 4874

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:53:14 GMT

How do you backup your data before a natural disaster? Plus the latest news with Steam and Steam Deck. And Tesla unveils its Cybercab, with Musk claiming they expect Full Self-Driving on Texas and California roads next year.

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

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TikTok Politics Whether You Want It or Not - DTNS 4873

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:46:58 GMT

Amazon announced it will sell Apple TV+ as an add-on to its Amazon Prime Video feature. Plus Meta is adding more features to Threads including a way to allow users to repost IG Reels on Threads. And a new study reveals TikTok isn’t as important to users as a source of news or politics.

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

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AI's Prize Fight - DTNS 4872

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:49:12 GMT

The US Department of Justice says a breakup of Google is an option. Plus the Wimbledon tennis tournament is adopting AI powered live electronic line calling, replacing human judges. And why have all the recent Nobel prizes for AI work been given in different categories?

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

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Adobe Sets the Mark for AI Security - DTNS 4871

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:46:37 GMT

Neural Network researchers Geoff Hinton and John Hopfield have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Plus A Virginia congressional candidate has created an AI chatbot just in case the incumbent doesn’t show up for the October 17th debate. And Adobe is proposing a way to watermark content to stop AI thefts. Will the community support it?

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

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Rumors of New Apple Release Strategy - DTNS 4870

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:43:07 GMT

The US FCC has given Starlink and T-Mobile “Special Temporary Authority” for direct-to-cell satellite service in North Carolina. Plus 23andMe suffered a data breach in December last year. How can you data have you with the service? And the latest Apple product predictions from Mark Gurman.

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

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Data Centers Are Energy Hogs - DTNS 4869

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:59:33 GMT

Why are big tech companies talking about building power plants and what does nuclear energy have to do with it? Plus Automattic employees who disagreed with the handling of the WP Engine dispute were offered a severance package to leave the company. And Meta Unveils AI Video Generator and rolls out a redesign of Facebook for Gen-Z.

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

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Google's A.I. dvertising Strategy - DTNS 4868

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:48:58 GMT

Google will begin rolling ads into AI Overview summaries and releasing a separate AI-organized pages, a tool that provides AI aggregated content related to search queries. Plus California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2839 a bill which targets the distributors of political deep fakes into law. And two Harvard students demonstrated how smart glasses and facial recognition technology can dox people’s identities in real-time.

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

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Epic Wants to Be Everywhere - DTNS 4867

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:45:59 GMT

Will Epic’s reduced royalty rates for developers using the Unreal Engine pay off? Plus Charter cable will distribute Comcast’s Peacock to its cable TV customers at no extra charge. And Apple takes down Juno’s third-party YouTube app for the Vision Pro and the Switch emulator, Ryujinx, from the app store.

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

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Copilot's New Tricks - DTNS 4866

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:46:05 GMT

We go through all the big new features and enhancements for Copilot that Microsoft announced today. Plus Serve Robotics is partnering with Wing Aviation to expand autonomous delivery options. And Google unveiled new voice options for Gemini plus new AI specific keys for Chromebooks.

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

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Samsung and Apple Smartphone Face-off - DTNS 4865

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:42:26 GMT

PC Mag’s Iyaz Akhtar gives us a head to head comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple’s iPhone 16. Plus DirecTV has reached an agreement to acquire EchoStar’s TV business. And Epic has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung, alleging a conspiracy against third-party app stores.

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Lowdown on the Google TV Streamer - DTNS 4864

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:49:26 GMT

Jason Howell is here to share his hands-on review of the Google TV Streamer, the replacement for the Chromecast. Plus the National Institute of Standards and Technology aka NIST, is proposing to bar nonsensical password rules that make security less safe.

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

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OpenAI Leadership Shakeup - DTNS 4863

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:49:24 GMT

LG brings ads to the screensaver of its Smart TVs. Plus Google introduced new features for NotebookLM enabling it to summarize YouTube videos and audio files. And why have CTO Mira Murati, Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew, and a research VP, Barret Zoph, left OpenAI?

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

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All About Meta Connect 2024 - DTNS 4862

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:45:04 GMT

We analyze all the big announcements from the Meta Connect 2024 conference. And Logitech launches MX Creative Console, a peripheral that integrates with Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite.

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

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Is Ford Listening To You? - DTNS 4861

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:45:56 GMT

Google aims to make Gemini AI a key part of the Workspace productivity suite. Duolingo has two new features for language learning: Adventures, and AI video calls. And Ford’s patent application for in-vehicle advertisements based on info derived from your driving behavior has privacy advocates concerned.

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

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AI-powered Subtitling - DTNS 4860

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:43:40 GMT

Nate explains how he auto-subtitles old foreign TV shows he collects as a hobby. Plus, Google Streamer, Google’s replacement for the Chromecast, goes on sale today. And Sam Altman is working with former Apple executives on an AI device.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Level Up Your Content Game With AI - DTNS 4859

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:45:42 GMT

“AI For Humans” host, Kevin Pereira, is here to detail all the AI tools he uses in the making of his show. Plus what did Apple do to make active noise cancellation effective on the AirPods 4. And Huawei and Apple go head to head with the launch of their flagship phones.

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

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Travel Flow Charts - DTNS 4858

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:45:35 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares the tech she used on her recent vacation Safari. And the US House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0).

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

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Intel's Missed Opportunity With Sony - DTNS 4857

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:44:58 GMT

Intel loses out to AMD for a contract to make chips for Sony’s PS6. Plus YouTube introduced a number of new features like Hype, to help smaller channels and expand its “Community” feature for creators. And the NDA on iPhone 16 reviews has lifted and reviews are coming out.

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

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Smells Like Teen Spirit IG Accounts - DTNS 4856

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:50:57 GMT

Google outlines plans to include identifying if an image was taken with a camera, digitally edited or AI generated. Plus the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study shows partial automation tech increases driver distraction. And starting today Instagram is putting every user under the age of 18 into “Teen Accounts”.

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

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From Solo to Teams With Copilot - DTNS 4855

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:42:38 GMT

Microsoft unveils a raft of new Copilot products and features including Copilot Pages. Plus a round-up of the latest Apple news on iOS 18, iPad, Watch and Mac updates released today. And do dating apps make it easier to find a partner?

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Hollow Mice - DTNS 4854

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:57:38 GMT

How can simple food dye

turn a lab mouse's skin transparent? Plus can AI chatbots be better at weening people off conspiracy theories? And the technology integrated new sports arenas that make them greener and more hygenic.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos

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AI Made, Not Named, This Show - DTNS 4853

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:49:11 GMT

Want to make your own podcast and not have to speak into a mic? Well, Google’s NotebookLM new “Audio Overview” feature will turn your notes into a podcast. Plus Google Wallet will be allowing users to digitize their US passport as an alternative to waiting for each state to add digital ID support. And the FDA approves Apple’s AirPods Pro as over-the-counter hearing aids!

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

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PS5 Pro Worth the Hype? - DTNS 4852

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:44:09 GMT

Sony’s PS5 Pro comes with a larger GPU, faster render times, advanced ray-tracing support and a $700 price tag. Is it a worthwhile upgrade? Plus Meta quietly scrapped every Australian user's account to train its generative AI since 2007. And Nuro, the delivery robot company, will license its technology out to automakers and mobility providers.

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

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Saving Your Voice Forever - DTNS 4851

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:48:51 GMT

Screen legend, James Earl Jones, has passed away, but his unmistakable voice will live on forever. We explore the details that will allow Lucasfilm to use his voice for future iterations of Darth Vader. Plus Amazon’s Thursday Night Football will offer AI powered alerts to give home viewers a prediction of game strategies the teams will use. And Apple confirms the rollout schedule for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and Apple Intelligence.

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

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It's Apple's Glowtime, but Was It Showtime? - DTNS 4850

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:45:48 GMT

We got full coverage of all the big announcements from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event including: Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 line, AirPods 4 and iOS 18. And Google begins its second antitrust trial regarding its online ad dominance with the Justice Department calling for a breakup of the company.

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

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Sounding Off on Sonos - DTNS 4849

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:45:20 GMT

Patrick discusses the Sonos update that is supposed to "fix" their controversial app revamp and shares alternatives for folks who want to use something else. Plus new display form factors from IFA. And watching the NFL gets complicated.

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

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All About Android 15 - DTNS 4848

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:50:20 GMT

Android 15 is releasing this fall. What can users expect from the latest Android OS and why is the roll-out timeline so weird? And we talk to Jen Briney about the reasons why manufacturers are lobbying against legislation to allow the US military to repair its own hardware.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Jen Briney, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Insane Magic Teraflops, Itty Bitty Gaming Space - DTNS 4847

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:45:41 GMT

Nvidia faces headwinds with US regulators and from the stock market. Plus security researchers at NinjaLab have found a potential attack vector for YubiKey. And the latest with Intel’s Lunar Lake processors.

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

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Who Likes Price Hikes? - DTNS 4846

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:45:53 GMT

Cox Media Group, a marketing firm, has admitted to investors that it listens in on user conversations to place ads on smartphones. Plus Canva is jacking up its prices for some users by nearly 300%. And what research into 28-years of data on cell phone use and increased rates of cancer found.

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

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Can EV Batteries Be Recycled? - DTNS 4845

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:50:35 GMT

EVs are crucial in the pivot towards a renewable energy future but what do you do with their batteries when they reach the end of their life? Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI. And what does Amazon have in store for its version of Alexa?

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

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Nobody Wants to Be Scraped by Apple - DTNS 4844

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:46:17 GMT

Why are major websites opting out of being scrapped Apple’s generative AI training? Plus Nvidia reports an increase in 122% revenue. And Alphabet Inc.’s Google will resume letting some consumers generate images of people using Gemini.

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

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To Create or Generate, That is the Question! - DTNS 4843

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:50:01 GMT

Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything.

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

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Telegram Troubles Have Been Relayed - DTNS 4842

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:48:51 GMT

France’s Prosecutor of the Republic has published an explanation of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Garmin introduced a couple new smartwatches. And China is restricting exports of rare earths in response to bans on exporting chip technologies to the country.

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

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What's Going on With Telegram? - DTNS 4841

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:46:43 GMT

The Verge asks how society will need to change its views that photos are irrefutable proof of an event occurring, as on-device generative AI image editing becomes widespread. Plus a new Android malware clones stolen NFC data. And Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of encrypted chat app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities outside of Paris

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

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IT SPARC Cast - AI in IT: Evolution, Challenges, and Security Risks - DTNS 4840

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:00:16 GMT

In the inaugural episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor.

Starring John Barger and Lou Schmidt

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Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer - DTNS 4839

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:00:15 GMT

Brad and Will take a closer look at Microsoft's IntelliMouse Explorer. These days it's hard to remember that it was Microsoft who banished the infernal ball and introduced the optical mouse to the mainstream, so we head back to 1999 and discuss what mice were like beforehand, how mechanical and optical sensors work, debate PS/2 versus USB, make an argument that the whole PC gaming accessory ecosystem owes its existence to this product, and more.

Starring Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith

You can follow Brad and Will on their podcast at https://techpod.content.town.

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Microsoft Is Ending The Life Of Windows Control Panel - DTH

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:29:16 GMT

Microsoft has officially announced that it is deprecating the Windows Control Panel, YouTube has introduced a new AI assistant to help creators recover hacked accounts, and SpaceX is set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk.

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Beyond the Post - DTNS 4838

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:00:53 GMT

Bodie and Robb share their insights on where podcasters should go to host their podcast files and which platforms to share your shows on.

You can follow Bodie and Robb at https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-post podcast.

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Microsoft Will Retry Its Rollout Of Recall In October - DTH

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:41:38 GMT

Microsoft is going to retry its rollout of Recall to Windows Insider PCs beginning in October, The U.S. FTC fines Lingo Telecom $1 million for its role in transmitting deep fake robocalls of President Biden, and Cloud storage company Dropbox has acquired AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai.

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Art Tech - DTNS 4837

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:00:27 GMT

Scott Johnson shares his experience on the best art apps you can get for your tablet.

Starring Scott Johnson

You can find Scott's work at https://www.frogpants.com or follow him at https://x.com/scottjohnson.

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64-Bit Field Guide - DTNS 4836

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:00:47 GMT

Blair is "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast, This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction.

Find Blair Bazdarich talking animal news at www.twis.org, Jesse McGrath discussing what makes life "very quite lit" on Jesse and Wilder's Guide to Life wherever you find your podcasts or on X, and Brian Pagano if you wake up in a Bay Area Emergency Room - he will be pleased as punch to help get you back on your feet.

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The FBI Accuses Iran Of Launching Cyber Operations Against Both U.S. Presidential Campaigns - DTH

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:38:02 GMT

The FBI accuses Iran of launching cyber operations against both U.S. presidential campaigns, Apple will make its highest-end iPhones in India for the first time, and Zoom has raised support on webinar calls from 100,000 to 1 million simultaneous viewers.

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Behind the Data - DTNS 4835

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:00:01 GMT

Welcome to "Behind The Data". We all know that data is all around us -- it powers every algorithm, predictive model, and AI tool that is revolutionizing our lives. But where does it come from? Who collected it? How do we know if it's any good? For every dataset shaping our lives, there is a person or team making impactful decisions about what to track and how to track it that we are barely talking about. In this show we go behind the data to understand the stories and incentives behind how all this data came to be, why it matters for our lives, and how we can play a role in shaping it going forward.

Starring Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dhrumil Mehta

Andrea Jones-Rooy: www.datascienceneedsyou.com, www.instagram.com/jonesrooy

Guest Dhrumil Mehta: https://dhrumilmehta.com, https://twitter.com/datadhrumil

Materials referenced in the show:

Example polling tracker (the current version is not one that Dhrumil and I worked on): https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/national/

Nate Silver article, "The Media Has a Probability Problem", FiveThirtyEight

Harry Enten article, "Fake Polls are a Real Problem", FiveThirtyEight

Harry Enten article, "Trump is Just a Normal Polling Error Behind Clinton", FiveThirtyEight

Dhrumil's polls LLM: http://pollfinder.ai

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No Secrets in Security – DTNS 4834

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:50:05 GMT

What can businesses do to be more resilient against future CrowdStrike like outages? Plus Fortnite is available again for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide. And over 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers were leaked onto a hacking forum. Should you be worried?

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

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Working Like It's 2019 or 2020 in 2029? - DTNS 4833

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:48:15 GMT

Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, recants his view that remote work policies are hindering Google’s AI competitiveness. But does he mean it? Plus Google is expanding the rollout of its generated summaries for search results, called “AI Overviews.” And the New England Journal Brian-Computer Interface (BCI) developed by scientists at the University of California, Davis.

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

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Smoothing Out PC Gaming With SteamOS – DTNS 4832

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:44:02 GMT

The US DOJ is considering asking a judge to break up Google. Apple announced support for access to the iPhone’s NFC chip in iOS 18.1. And Valve confirms SteamOS support for Asus’s ROG Ally handheld gaming PC.

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

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PIXELated Goodness Abounds! - DTNS 4831

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:42:21 GMT

We detail all the highlights from today’s Made By Google event including the new Pixel 9 hardware, AI services and Pixel Watch 3!. Plus some folks are mad that The Verge published screenshots from Valve’s unannounced game. And Password manager Dashlane shared its first Passkey Report.

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

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Don't Fall for the Truth You Want - DTNS 4830

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:46:16 GMT

We explain the hack of the Trump campaign by an foreign state actor and the possible threat to US elections. Justin explains how to find out who’s really soliciting donations on behalf of a electoral campaign. And the Verge’s Sean Hollister explains the limitations of the PSVR2 PC adapter.

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

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Black Hat 2024 Highlights - DTNS 4829

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:44:43 GMT

David Spark is here to give us the highlights from this year’s Black Hat security conference. Plus Apple reveals a fee structure for apps that link to outside websites for purchase in the EU. And eVTOL air taxi startup Archer Aviation hopes to have its service up and running in Los Angeles by 2026.

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

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Better Understanding of the Proteins - DTNS 4828

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:50:29 GMT

We do a deep dive into AlphaFold 3 and how its impact on scientific research with Dr Niki. Plus The Financial Times reports that Google worked with Meta to roll out ads that targeted children, despite violating Google’s own rules.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Borderlands Goes Hollywood – DTNS 4827

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:45:40 GMT

Reddit plans to experiment with search result summaries generated by Large Language Models. CrowdStrike details what caused the Falcon Sensor bug to crash Windows machines around the world. And the Borderlands movie releases in the US this Friday. Is this a sign that the game has made it, or are movie adaptations an unneeded distraction?

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

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Verdict That Might Reshape Google - DTNS 4826

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:43:43 GMT

Google announces the TV Streamer, a replacement for the 11-year old Chromecast device. Plus we have the latest on Uber's autonomous car ride-hailing service. And what does Google loss in the DOJ’s big monopoly trial over search business mean for the company?

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

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Is the AI Tech Bubble Popping? - DTNS 4825

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:42:30 GMT

As Nvidia runs into delays producing its next-gen Blackwell B200 chips and startup AI chip competitor Groq lands new funding some investors are questioning if generative AI is really ready for primetime. Plus OpenAI is looking into watermarking content produced by ChatGPT and we pick our favorite new tech product from the headlines.

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

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Leaks are Free Publicity - DTNS 4824

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:49:59 GMT

Details about Google’s new Pixel phones and watch have already leaked. What do we know about the Pixel 9 hardware and why does Google have so many leaks? Plus Suno has admitted its generative music AI model was trained on copyrighted songs scraped from the Internet but that it’s protected under fair-use. And we take a look at Apple’s Q3 earnings report.

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

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Censorship Wolves In "Save the kids" Clothing - DTNS 4823

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:55:10 GMT

The Kids Online Safety Act or KOSA, and the Children Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) has been passed by the US Senate. What’s in these two bills and what do they mean for online platforms that target teens and youth? Plus Reddit CEO Steve Huffman wants Microsoft and others to pay to scrape data from the site. And Google introduces new Gemini-powered tools for Chrome desktop like Lens for desktop, natural language integration for search history and more!

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

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A Dead Digital Store Library is Needed - DTNS 4822

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:45:39 GMT

Why are Xbox sales dropping and is it intentional? How can you keep your games when the digital store that sells them closes up? Plus can an AI powered pendant keep you from feeling lonely. And Intel and Ryzen release their CoPilot+ ready processors.

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

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Apple RCS Gets Down to Business - DTNS 4821

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:45:53 GMT

Apple bringing RCS to iPhone with iOS 18 is a win for folks who send cross-platform messages. But how will businesses benefit? Brett Rounsaville is here to explain. Plus Amazon expands its Fast Delivery service into rural areas. And neurotech startup Synchron revealed it’s successfully interfaced its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro.

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

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Apple’s AI Hold-Up - DTNS 4820

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:45:10 GMT

Apple delayed the roll out of its Apple Intelligence until iOS 18.1 update in October. Plus Synology’s BeeStation hopes to streamline the data backup process for users who don’t want to be a part-time sysadmin. And Microsoft reveals more details about the CrowdStrike crash.

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

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How Buggy is YOUR Website? - DTNS 4819

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:46:45 GMT

Wil Harris is here to explain how he cleared out the bugs from his latest website update. Plus will OpenAI’s SearchGPT be the search tool to unthrone Google’s reign? And how is X using your data to train its Chatbot Grok?

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

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The Laws of AI Coming Soon - DTNS 4818

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:45:50 GMT

Elon Musk is asking Tesla shareholders to invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI. Meta’s Oversight board deems the company’s rules are “not sufficiently clear” in preventing sexually explicit AI-generated images of real people, calling for changes.

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

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Look for the Union Label on Your Game - DTNS 4817

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:41:41 GMT

241 Bethesda game developers unionized last Friday. Is this sign of more unionization efforts in the gaming industry? Plus CrowdStrike releases more information about its faulty update that brought systems to a halt. And Stability AI introduces a new generative video model called Stable Video 4D.

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

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Fetching the Future of Pet Care - DTNS 4816

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:43:36 GMT

We look at a number of pet health tech startups that are innovating the way we take care of our four-legged companions. Plus Google has decided not to deprecate third party cookies in the Google Chrome browser. And Amazon has sold more than 500 million Alexa-enabled hardware devices with a new paid-tier version coming out soon. What’s in store for this venerable Amazon device?

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

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Must-Have Tech for Summer – DTNS 4815

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:41:06 GMT

The summer season is here and if you’re traveling to a fan convention or a vacation getaway, Trisha Hershberger has some tips on tech to bring with you to make the most of your experience. Plus the reviews for ASUS’s ROG Ally X are out. What do the critics like and not like about the company’s latest handheld gaming PC. And we have a roundup of stories on the effects of last week's CrowdStrike outage.

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

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All About the CrowdStrike Outage - DTNS 4814

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:46:44 GMT

Iyaz is here with a review of Samsung’s flagship foldable Galaxy Z Fold 6. And We explain what happened with a CrowdStrike bug that crippled PCs around the world.

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

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Bundles Are the New Cable – DTNS 4813

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:45:35 GMT

Where can you stream the Olympics and how are companies bundling their streaming options to make the most of it? Plus how are consumer protection laws conflicting with the roll out of AI? And Instagram will help research to determine if the service is bad for teen health.

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

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How Many Chum Ads Have You Seen? – DTNS 4812

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:43:48 GMT

Are advertisements in video games, leading to a revolt of video gamers and dislike of in-game marketing? Plus The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat. And has Montana Technologies’ AirJoule cooling system the future of air conditioning?

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

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Unfolding Mammoth Jerky - DTNS 4811

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:41:49 GMT

How did an international team of scientists create a 3D representation of a Woolly Mammoth? Plus the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder gets an AI update. And the reviews are out for Xreal’s “Real Beam Pro” the android device designed to complement the company’s AR glasses.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AT&T's Ransomware Dilemma - DTNS 4810

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:41:58 GMT

We get more details on AMD’s Ryzen 5 Ryzen 9000 and AI 300 processors. Plus Google is allegedly looking to acquire security startup Wiz. And did AT&T pay off the attacker responsible for a data breach last Friday to delete customer data and what does that mean for potential future data breaches?

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

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Making the Food Business Smarter - DTNS 4809

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:43:57 GMT

Michael Wolf is here to explain how AI is shaking up the food business. Plus scientists have created a spacesuit that will recycle astronaut urine into drinkable water during spacewalks. And the Amazon shopping assistant chatbot, Rufus, is now available to US customers in the Amazon mobile app.

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

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CNN's Digital Transformation - DTNS 4808

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:45:16 GMT

CNN has revealed its new digital strategy. What does it entail and can it shore up the network’s flagging viewership numbers? Plus Google and Apple launch a tool to transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud. And IDC says Apple’s Vision Pro won’t pass the 500,000 units sold last year. Is Vision Pro running out of steam?

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

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Unfolding Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked - DTNS 4807

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:52:49 GMT

We breakdown all the announcements made today at Samsung’s July 2024 Galaxy Unpacked Event including the latest Galaxy Fold, Flip, Watch, Ring and AI! Plus we discuss the latest design from Chinese PC maker Linglong. A foldable keyboard that’s also a PC.

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

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Etsy Reclassifies Its Goods - DTNS 4806

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:42:43 GMT

Etsy announces four new classifications for items: “made by,” “designed by,” “handpicked by,” and “sourced by.” What’s with the switch and what does it mean for sellers? Plus OpenAI is teaming up with Arianna Huffington to develop an ‘AI health coach’. And Honor sets July 12th as the launch for its Magic V3 foldable while the reviews for Motorola’s Plus Flip phone are out!

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

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Consumer Tech vs Commercial Tech - DTNS 4805

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:46:03 GMT

Chris explains why folks might want to consider commercial or consumer grade technology. Plus Apple green lights Epic Games Store. And the robotization of warehouse operations continues in Japan with help from the UK’s Ocado.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Don't Sweat the Workflow - DTNS 4804

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:44:42 GMT

The Information reports Google wants to increase its own app usage in iOS to lower reliance on Safari for its search traffic. Plus YouTube releases an updated eraser tool for creators to remove copyrighted music without affecting audio in videos. And what does a budding young artist need to do to break into digital illustration?

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

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OpenAI’s Mac Client Stored Chats In Clear Text - DTH

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:52:05 GMT

OpenAI’s Mac client stored chats in clear text, Foxconn will invest nearly $551 million in two new projects in Vietnam, and Nintendo won’t use generative AI in games.

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Transparent Tech - DTNS 4803

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:48:44 GMT

Proton, providers of the privacy minded Proton Mail, launches a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs. Plus, should AI be allowed to grade student essays? And are transparent gadgets back in vogue?

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

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AI-Driven Exoskeletons - DTNS 4802

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:42:16 GMT

Scientists at North Carolina University are using AI to build a one-size-fits-all exoskeleton. Plus Tesla announced it produced 410,831 vehicles in its latest quarter. A drop of 15% from the same quarter last year. Is this just a blip or trend towards lower EV sales. And is the Figma AI developer tool leading users into potential legal issues?

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

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Multilevel Up at VidCon - DTNS 4801

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:44:18 GMT

David Spark is here with a VidCon 2024 wrap-up! Plus the SCOTUS ruled that lower courts that ruled in favor of Florida and Texas restrictions on social media must retry the cases. We explain why. And Rodney Brooks, a founder of iRobot, and professor of robotics at MIT, thinks everyone is vastly overestimating generative AI.

Starring Tom Merritt, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Bats Have Some High Tech Hardware - DTNS 4800

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:47:38 GMT

Blair explains how bats target their prey benefit which could help advance sensor technology. Plus Samsung is now rolling out AirPlay support for hotel TVs. And we go over all new features YouTube announced for subscribers to YouTube Premium.

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

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POSSE Spreads Your Word - DTNS 4799

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:44:32 GMT

How can POSSE eliminate the hassle of publishing to multiple sites, feeds and social media platforms? Plus Google Translate is getting support for more than 110 new languages. And Instagram is running a test of AI Studio, letting creators make AI chatbot versions of themselves.

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

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Licensing Woes in Gaming - DTNS 4798

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:21:25 GMT

Why poorly thought out licensing deals in games can make them unavailable for play years later. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a lower court’s 2023 decision to impose limits on the way the US President may communicate with social media platforms. And we share an explanation on why Instagram flags your photo as ‘Made With AI’.

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

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How Does Judge Lane Rule? - DTNS 4797

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:44:05 GMT

Sarah judges three AI stories from Google. Are they worth your attention? Plus, are autonomous cars FINALLY here yet? Closer. And why the RIAA suing is a good thing this time.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Joe.

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The Pivot to Video IS the News - DTNS 4796

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:42:37 GMT

Apple beats Google and Meta to be first sued in the EU over new DMA laws. A UK company introduces a brain implant to help control seizures, and receiving news in video format may have finally hit mainstream.

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.

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Kaspersky? Nyet!! - DTNS 4795

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:46:34 GMT

The US Department of Commerce classified Kaspersky Lab as a threat to US National security, SpaceX launches the Starlink Mini, and Patrick Norton makes us smarter about chatbots making us dumber.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Amos, Joe.

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What Is a DAC? - DTNS 4794

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:45:22 GMT

What are DACs and how can they make your music listening experience better? Anthropic releases its newest model called Claude 3.5 Sonnet, comparing it to OpenAI’s GPT 4o. And reviewers raise issues with Google's new “Find My Device” network.

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

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We Can't All Be Mr. Beast - DTNS 4793

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:45:22 GMT

The first wave of Copilot+ PCs have launched. How are reviewers receiving these Arm powered Windows machines? Plus Xreal hopes its Beam Pro will make its AR glasses more useful. And we explore why some big name social media influencers are having a hard time of it.

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

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Social Media Health Warning - DTNS 4792

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:43:44 GMT

McDonald’s is winding down its AI chatbot drive-thru ordering system deal with IBM. What other deal might replace it? Plus the National Defense Authorization Act bill narrowly passed the US House. Will it survive a Senate vote? And US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times recommending the US pass a law requiring warning labels on social media.

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

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It's Not Easy Being a Green AI - DTNS 4791

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:58:11 GMT

How can the environmental impact from AI's increased power demand be mitigated? Plus the 1839 Color Photography Awards created a special category for AI-generated photos. And Microsoft's Recall feature saga has hit a lull as the company hits pause on the rollout.

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

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Apple Plays It's Own Game - DTNS 4790

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:44:45 GMT

The announced partnership between Apple and OpenAI at WWDC will see neither party paying the other for the privilege. What’s going on here and could monetary compensation eventually be part of the deal? Plus how does a desert beetle have to do with extracting water from the air around us?

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

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First Take on the iPad Pro M4 - DTNS 4789

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:45:07 GMT

X announced it’s making who likes which posts private so users can “like posts without getting attacked for doing so”. Plus Adobe is beta testing Wacom’s Yuify service, which allows artists to record ownership of their work on a blockchain. And Scott gives us a hands-on impression of Apple’s iPad Pro M4.

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

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Breaking Down Apple Intelligence - DTNS 4788

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:42:39 GMT

We pour over the details on how Apple’s AI works. And we look into a tiny 3D printer that uses a single, millimeter-scale photonic chip to print out objects. Plus we detail why Apple is rebranding Apple accounts from “Apple ID” to “Apple Account”.

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

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All About WWDC 2024 - DTNS 4787

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:47:57 GMT

We breakdown all the big announcements from this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. Plus we explain how Google’s Project Green Light and your smartphone can make regular traffic lights a whole lot smarter.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Put a Preemptive Lawsuit on It - DTNS 4786

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:47:58 GMT

Why is Samsung suing smart ring maker Oura right before the launch of the Galaxy Ring? Plus why has social media platform for creatives, Cara, exploded in popularity this past week? And how an Australian invention is letting blind people see.

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

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A.I. Antitrust Investigations - DTNS 4785

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:45:50 GMT

The US Department of Justice and US Federal Trade Commission divvy up their antitrust investigations into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI. Plus Microsoft’s Windows Recall, a feature in its Windows 11 Copilot+ PC offering, is not being received well. And The Verge reports that Best Buy is shutting down its Samsung repair program. Is this because of recent revelations of Samsung’s policy of using non-authorized parts to repair its devices?

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

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AI Reshaping the Game - DTNS 4784

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:42:56 GMT

At COMPUTEX hardware vendors are showing how AI’s impact in gaming will go beyond just NPCs and game developer tools. Plus the popular ‘Bartender’ Mac app has been acquired by a new unknown developer. And Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple officially signed a deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18.

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

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Lunar Lake Highlights – DTNS 4783

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:52:38 GMT

The Verge’s Sean Hollister tells us about Intel’s unveiled Lunar Lake processor architecture for mobile. Plus over two dozen current and former employees from OpenAI, Google’s DeepMind and Anthropic posted a signed letter at righttowarn.ai called “A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence.” And Instagram confirmed it is testing unskippable ads in its feed.

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

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TV Is Out, YouTube Is In - DTNS 4782

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:22:34 GMT

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes YouTube creators are the new Hollywood. Is he right? Plus security expert Kevin Beaumont has demonstrated a way to exfiltrate from Copilot+ PC’s Recall feature. And AMD CEO Lisa Su states AI is now the “number one priority” for the company.

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

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AI Has a Story to Share - DTNS 4781

Fri, 31 May 2024 20:48:21 GMT

Can AI help small independent publishers succeed or will it allow larger companies to undercut them? Plus Meta is finally rolling out its new Tweetdeck-like column view to all users. And we go over Liz Reid’s, VP and Head of Google Search, post describing how Google is addressing odd results in AI Overviews.

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

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The News Needs Money Too - DTNS 4780

Thu, 30 May 2024 20:50:54 GMT

What is a P(doom) and what does it have to do with a recent deal between OpenAI, Vox Media and The Atlantic. Plus why is Apple negotiating to use OpenAI’s GPT in iOS 18? And you can edit messages in Google Messages.

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

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YouTube's Game & Watch - DTNS 4779

Wed, 29 May 2024 20:43:14 GMT

YouTube has rolled out Playables, its free-to-play casual games, to all users Tuesday. Plus, Fitbit Ace LTE is a fitness tracker for kids that appears to be a surprise hit. And on Monday internal documents describing what factors Google Search takes into consideration when ranking and displaying web results leaked.

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

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It IS TV, It's Netflix- DTNS 4778

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:51:45 GMT

We discuss why traditional TV networks have more to fear from video streaming services than movie theaters. Plus is the slowdown in EV sales more of a blip than a trend? And examine the results of a Reuters Institute and Oxford University survey of 12,000 people across six countries about their habits with new AI tools like ChatGPT.

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

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Atari purchases Intellivision - DTH

Mon, 27 May 2024 15:50:23 GMT

Daily Tech News Show is off for the US holiday. Here are the headlines from our companion show Daily Tech Headlines.

Classic game company Atari purchases other classic game company Intellivision, China announces new funding boost of 47.5 billion USD to achieve semiconductor self-sufficiency, and robot umpires still aren't ready for the big leagues in the MLB for 2025.

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Sustainable AI Computing - DTNS 4777

Fri, 24 May 2024 20:48:20 GMT

AI is disrupting major segments of the economy and job market. But what is its impact on the environment and climate change? Allison Sheridan shares her insights. Plus smart rings are now a thing. What are the options and what can and can’t they do? And Google is criticized as its AI-generated summaries on search results, AI Overview, makes some very obvious errors.

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

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An AI PC That Isn't - DTNS 4776

Thu, 23 May 2024 20:51:27 GMT

404 Media reports independent repair shots are contractually required by Samsung to snitch on people who use aftermarket parts. Plus Elon Musk wants to make Likes on X private. And will Microsoft’s stringent requirements for Copilot+ PCs force users to upgrade or turn away from Microsoft’s integrated AI offering?

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

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They're All PCs in Console Clothing - DTNS 4775

Wed, 22 May 2024 20:45:08 GMT

The videogaming recovery of 2023 saw PC revenue increase while staying static for game consoles and dropping for mobile. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO, wants to know more about Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs citing privacy concerns. And CNBC sources say Amazon plans on offering an AI enhanced version of Alexa for a monthly fee later this year.

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

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Radical Employment - DTNS 4774

Tue, 21 May 2024 20:46:35 GMT

Will AI come for all of our jobs? Andrew Mayne explains why this is an unfounded fear. We explain the legal tussle between OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson over the use of her voice in the company’s GPT-4o text-to-speech function. And Sonos announces its first over-the-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace.

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

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Copilot Gets on the "Plus" Bus - DTNS 4773

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:52:02 GMT

Microsoft reveals the “Copilot Plus PC” initiative that pairs future Windows NPU integrated notebooks with exclusive integrated Copilot tools, plus new features of Copilot integration in Windows 11, and announces a new ARM powered Surface Laptop. And Semafor reports that Apple News+ has become a major source of revenue for news publishers.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Don't Count Out 2.5 Inch Drives Yet! - DTNS 4772

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:53:11 GMT

In a market where 2.5″ notebook drives have been supplanted by SSDs and NVMe, WD releases a new 6TB 2.5″ line. What are they thinking? Patrick Norton explains. Plus LG stops making the Signature OLED R TV that rolls down and hides within a stand. And the latest helping of OpenAI news.

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

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AI is Really a Tool, Not My Friend - DTNS 4771

Thu, 16 May 2024 20:56:00 GMT

OpenAI and Google both had LLM announcements this week. But which offered more compelling and consumer-ready products? Plus the joint sports streaming venture between Disney, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery has an official name: Venu Sports. More importantly, what does this service entail?

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

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Slot-GPT - DTNS 4770

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:43:17 GMT

Predictive AI is making its mark in the world of gambling. How does AI integration into slot machines and sports betting benefit everyone involved? Plus Apple announces new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPad OS. And OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces he will be leaving the company.

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

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Google AI/O - DTNS 4769

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:45:33 GMT

It’s Google I/O 2024 ! We go over all the big announcements from Google's developer event. Plus Comcast will offer a Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ service bundle at a reduced price. Are bundles back?

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

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OpenAI's GPT-4o for All - DTNS 4768

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:41:25 GMT

OpenAI announces their latest LLM GPT-4o. What does it mean for the LLM space and its competitors? Plus US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland Tuesday to discuss AI security concerns. And a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute suggests a high correlation between Internet access and use with positive wellbeing.

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

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The CISOs Are Sweating - DTNS 4767

Fri, 10 May 2024 20:50:02 GMT

We have a full wrap-up on this week's RSA conference from CISO series podcast producer, David Spark. Plus OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor on Monday. And Jack Dorsey the former Twitter CEO feels that decentralized social network BlueSky is repeating all the mistakes of Twitter.

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

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You Can't Bank on Voice Security - DTNS 4766

Thu, 09 May 2024 20:50:32 GMT

Voice ID is a popular security measure some banks use but has generative Voice ID made it a security risk? Plus TikTok announces it will start adding an “AI-Generated” label to watermarked third-party AI-generated content. And chaos at Xbox as it closes three subsidiaries with plans to absorb a fourth.

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

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Pros, Are These Pencils You're Looking for? - DTNS 4765

Wed, 08 May 2024 20:45:02 GMT

Scott gives us an artist’s take on Apple’s latest iPad announcement. Plus Micron is shipping upgradable memory modules called LPCAMM2 which promises the convenience of user-upgradeability of traditional SODIMM with the power efficiency of solder on memory modules. And the US Department of Commerce confirmed to the Financial Times that it has revoked “certain” export licenses to Huawei.

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

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Thinner, Lighter, Faster - DTNS 4764

Tue, 07 May 2024 21:28:28 GMT

We analyze Apple’s newly announced iPads including a new iPad Pro powered by the all new M4 processor. Plus Amazon launches an online shopping service in South Africa. And a roundup of the latest Open AI news including a tool to let content creators opt-out of their work be used in AI training models.

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

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Digital Necromancy - DTNS 4763

Mon, 06 May 2024 20:44:23 GMT

PlayStation relents on forcing PC gamers playing the Steam version of “Helldivers 2” to log into the PlayStation network to play. Plus we share the latest Apple and Android including the TRT for Apple’s event tomorrow. And we examine the complaints surrounding “Vera AI” claims that it lets users create copies of “your friends or family members”.

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

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Polar Extremes - DTNS 4762

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:52:40 GMT

Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how's the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple's Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos

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VAT: Values Affect Tech - DTNS 4761

Thu, 02 May 2024 20:52:59 GMT

Universal Music Group and TikTok have ended their standoff over royalty payments and AI policies. Plus DOJ records show Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. And French economist, Yann Coatanlem, believes Europe needs more flexible labor markets to compete against China and Europe in tech. Is he right?

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Roger Chang

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Run, Rabbit, Run... On My Phone! - DTNS 4760

Wed, 01 May 2024 20:50:19 GMT

Apple's May 7th event is being billed as "a different kind of Apple Event" we speculate on what that means. Plus prices are used Apple Vision Pros are unexpectedly low. And Android Faithful's Mishaal Rahman details what he discovered about the Rabbit R1 personal assistant.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera, Mishaal Rahman, Amos, Roger Chang

Show notes here.

Quick Hits:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146205/lastpass-independent-company-security-breaches

https://www.theverge.com/24145849/batman-arkham-shadow-trailer-vr-meta-quest-3-exclusive

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24145983/anthropic-claude3-model-mobile-app-team-plan

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145259/walmart-health-centers-close

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/most-americans-see-tiktok-chinese-influence-tool-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2024-05-01/

Top Stories:

https://www.androidauthority.com/rabbit-r1-is-an-android-app-3438805/

https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/01/gms-carplay-replacement-doesnt-work-well-and-has-a-long-road-ahead-of-it

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https://shows.acast.com/apple-vision-show

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/27/24142810/apple-vision-pro-ebay-low-prices

https://swappa.com/listings/apple-vision-pro

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Batman: Arkham Shadow Will Be Exclusive to Meta Quest 3 - DTH

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:32:34 GMT

Anthropic announces Team enterprise offering, Walmart ditches its health centers, is TikTok skirting Apple's App Store commission fees?

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Can Driverless Trucks Pass the Road-test? - DTNS 4759

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:54:15 GMT

Pittsburgh's Aurora Innovation plans to operate 20 self-driving semitrucks between Dallas and Houston this year. And we go over a trio of TikTok news including a possible ban in the EU. Plus Instagram is making changes to its algorithm to recommend smaller creators.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Roger Chang

Show notes here:

Quick Hits:

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/04/apple-poaches-ai-experts-from-google-creates-secretive-european-ai-lab/

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/microsoft-openai-lawsuit-copyright-newspapers-alden-global

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-to-pay-up-to-6-million-to-news-corp-for-new-ai-content-report/articleshow/109734472.cms

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145198/beats-solo-4-headphones-buds

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24144183/arc-browser-windows-launch-features-availability

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/ses-agrees-to-buy-intelsat-in-3-1-billion-satellite-deal-deal

Top Stories:

https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-ban-in-eu-is-not-excluded-von-der-leyen-says/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/29/tiktok-capcut-ban-impact/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/tiktok-shop-tops-500-000-us-sellers-after-2023-e-commerce-launch

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/instagram-is-updating-its-ranking-systems-to-surface-more-content-from-smaller-original-creators/

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ChatGDPR - DTNS 4758

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:54:21 GMT

Default guessable usernames and passwords on IoT devices are now banned in the UK. Noyb, a European privacy rights group, has filed a complaint against OpenAI for violating the GDPR. And we share tips on how to travel with tech you need for an event.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Brian Ibbott, Amos, Roger Chang

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Quick Hits:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/ipados-dma/

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/28/24143526/apple-oled-ipad-pro-11-13-inch-m4-ai-tablet

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/report-apple-and-openai-reopen-iphone-ai-talks/

https://wccftech.com/apple-vision-pro-successor-not-expected-until-end-of-2026/

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-simultaneous-downloads-wider-roll-out/

https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914177/google-pixel-8-everything-need-know-news-announcment-review

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/elon-musk-china-self-driving-approval

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24141869/financial-times-licensing-deal-openai-news

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-post-office-phishing-sites-get-as-much-traffic-as-the-real-one/

Top Stories:

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/29/weak-passwords-for-smart-home-devices-to-be-illegal-in-europe/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/28/chatgpt-gdpr-complaint-noyb/

Discussion Story:

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Scott Johnson

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Brian Ibbott

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US Chips is a Thing - DTNS 4757

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:50:31 GMT

Is the Chips Act a success? The author of "Chip War", Chris Miller, believes it and we go over his reasons for his belief. Plus Engadget's Sam Rutherford argues that it doesn't matter if Apple only sold 400,000 Vision Pros. It's still making money. And we go over Alphabet's earnings.

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

Link to the show notes here:

Quick Hits:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/snap-snap-q1-2024-earnings-.html

https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/25/24139988/microsoft-q3-2024-earnings-revenue-profits-windows-xbox-gaming-surface

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/26/apple-pulls-multiple-ai-nude-image-apps-from-app-store/

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/intel-intc-earnings-report-q1-2024.html

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78

Top Stories:

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/alphabet-set-to-report-first-quarter-results-after-market-close.html

https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/youtube-q1-2024-revenue-alphabet-earnings-1235982528/

https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-pause-ads-3437531/

https://www.engadget.com/it-doesnt-matter-how-many-vision-pro-headsets-apple-sells-ming-chi-kuo-production-numbers-143112470.html

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Discussion Story:

https://www.christophermiller.net

https://www.ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723

https://www.popsci.com/environment/chips-ira-climate-change-policy/

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Stream Fatigue, I'm Out - DTNS 4756

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:53:48 GMT

Why are people getting tired of on-demand video streaming and what does that mean for streaming services? Plus as TikTok faces legislative action in the US, regulators in Europe are turning a more skeptical eye to the social media platform. And will Rabbit’s R1 AI personal assistant device avoid the fate of the Humane AI pin?

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

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Is Meta Trying to Pull an Android? - DTNS 4755

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:43:42 GMT

What does Meta hope to achieve by opening up their Meta Horizon OS to third party hardware developers? And Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Plus which the company aims to put on more Windows laptops. Plus Apple releases small, open source AI models designed for on-device usage called OpenELM.

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

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A Bruised Apple - DTNS 4754

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:45:21 GMT

Adobe announces that Photoshop will get the ability to generate images from a text prompt in the app. Plus Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses now have multimodal AI support. And Apple has an announcement set for 10 AM Eastern time May 7th.

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

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The Clock is Ticking for TikTok - DTNS 4753

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:44:48 GMT

The US House passed another bill on Saturday, that would require ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US arm within 9-12 months of being ordered to do so. We explore what happens next. Plus is subscribing to a service to watch a specific show and then canceling the new way we watch TV? And Swedish company Embracer Group is splitting into three companies.

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

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Facebook is Not a Necessity! - DTNS 4752

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:50:02 GMT

What options does Meta in operating in the EU if they can't offer a free version that allows them to collect user data or a paid version that charges for the service? Plus in the age of AI powered services is the term “user” outdated? And Netflix announced its Q1 earnings report on Thursday. How well or not did they do?

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

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Nanomotors! - DTNS 4751

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:44:02 GMT

How can learning about how bacteria swim help us stop infections and make more agile nanobots? Plus will Google’s latest reorganizing really help bring AI to all of its products? And the latest Meta AI roundup.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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PS5 Pro Specs: Worth It? - DTNS 4750

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:45:49 GMT

We evaluate the leaked specs for Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro. Plus power demand from data centers is holding back AI development. What are the solutions? And US cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant said Wednesday that a hacking group with ties to the GRU was behind the January cyberattack that caused a tank at a water facility in Muleshoe, TX, to overflow.

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

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Chat is in the Air - DTNS 4749

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:45:02 GMT

How is YouTube expanding its efforts to stop ad blocker use on YouTube? Plus we take a closer look at why Humane AI pins have been poorly received. And we explain the buzz around the audio based social media platform, Airchat.

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

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Smartphone Race to the Top - DTNS 4748

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:47:35 GMT

Adobe is integrating generative models for Adobe Premiere, its video editor. Plus after Apple made changes to its App Store policy allowing emulators, the company booted off its first emulator iGBA. And Samsung has taken its crown back as the leader in global smartphone shipments.

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

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#OpenToWork - DTNS 4747

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:45:50 GMT

Tech layoffs have been a common occurrence over the past several months. But what is it like after you’ve been laid off and where do you go from there? Plus OpenTable is informing members that all reviews on the platform will now show members’ profile pictures and first names starting May 22nd. And a roundup of the latest Chatbot stories.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Veronica Belmont, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Deepfake Dilemma - DTNS 4746

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:43:28 GMT

The first round of reviews for Humane’s AI Pin have been published. We parse out what reviewers had to say. Plus Instagram announced a new safety feature that will automatically blur out nude images sent via direct message on the platform. And how is anti-deepfake porn legislation bringing together lawmakers from across the political spectrum.

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

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Microsoft Playing the Long Con(Sole) - DTNS 4745

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:52:48 GMT

Microsoft has plans for new Xbox hardware. Plus Blizzard announces its games will return to mainland China in summer 2024 after signing a new deal. And after EU legislation forced Google, MS, and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rival browsers, independent browser companies have seen a spike in users.

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

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Android Enhance and Triangulate - DTNS 4744

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:46:08 GMT

Android’s enhanced Find My Device network was rolled out yesterday. What can it do and what do you need to use it? Plus we share the big news from Google’s Next conference in Las Vegas today.

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

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EV Adoption: It's All About $$$ - DTNS 4743

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:49:09 GMT

Ford delays its EV rollout and refocuses on hybrids as public interest in EV ownership wanes. What’s going on? Plus Apple’s new app guidelines allows for game emulators and in the EU music apps can take users to an external website.

Starring Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Another Google Product Bites the Dust - DTNS 4742

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:47:11 GMT

Google Podcasts is no more. What are your options? Plus OpenAI CTO Mira Murati wouldn’t confirm if its Sora model was trained on any data from YouTube, Instagram or Facebook. And Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that the company will begin its password-sharing crackdown in June.

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

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Do You Need a VPN? - DTNS 4741

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:51:27 GMT

We share long time supporter Craig Porter’s insight into the connectivity and internet situation in the Antarctic. Plus Social Media service X is doling out free blue checks to users that have more than 2500 premium followers. And how do you determine if you actually need a VPN? Patrick Norton is here to explain.

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

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It's a Me, Cheat-io! - DTNS 4740

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:43:53 GMT

Microsoft is testing an AI chatbot for Xbox support services, but has bigger plans for the technology. Plus Stable Audio 2.0 now lets users upload their own audio samples to create text-prompt AI-generated songs. And we discuss what impacts yesterday’s earthquake in Taiwan has on chip production and why Threads is suddenly so popular in the island nation.

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

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Are You a 60Hz Person? - DTNS 4739

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:18:02 GMT

Scientists from Trinity college Dublin published a paper in the journal PLOS ONE that found that some people perceive more images per second than others. Plus Yahoo and Artifact jointly announced Tuesday that Yahoo will buy Artifact, an AI-generated news aggregation and recommendation app. And why does the New York Times consider games like World and Connections new classified section?

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

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Stargate AI-1 - DTNS 4738

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:44:00 GMT

Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly working on a data center featuring an AI supercomputer named “Stargate”. Plus what’s the current status on that legislative bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or block its use in the US? And a backdoor was found in a widely-used compression program called XZ Utils for Linux and Unix-style OSs by Microsoft developer named Andres Freund.

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

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AI Isn't Just About Programming - DTNS 4737

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:51:24 GMT

In a recent study China pulls ahead of the US when it comes to developing AI talent. What is AI talent and what skills do you need to become one? Plus The Drive reports the Old Westbury Police Department in NY state is using GPS trackers embedded in foam darts with sticky glue on them fired from special launchers on police vehicles. Four school boards in Ontario, Canada are suing Meta, Snap and ByteDance for $4.5 billion, alleging their products negatively affect children.

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

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AI Enters the Politics Game - DTNS 4736

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:50:29 GMT

Is a recent half-a-billion plus donation to Future of Life Institute, an AI think tank, set the stage for AI regulation? Plus why are Intel’s and Microsoft’s idea of what constitutes an AI PC confusing? And Google announced it’s rolling out an update to its Search Generative Experience (SGE).

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

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State of the Video Game Biz - DTNS 4735

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:44:32 GMT

What does Microsoft’s Phil Spencer think is happening to the video gaming business? Plus Disney officially adds Hulu as a category inside of Disney+. And why are Apple users getting dozens of password reset notifications?

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

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Sora's Generative World Simulation - DTNS 4734

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:44:25 GMT

We discuss the emergent capability of generative video LLM as a world simulator. What does it mean and what can it do? Plus we examine David Pierce’s The Verge article called “Here’s why AI search engines really can’t kill Google.” And online design company Canva will acquire professional design software company Affinity.

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

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Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions - DTNS 4733

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:46:17 GMT

How are game microtransactions infuriating game players and why might we see more of them in the future? Plus Spotify is testing a fourth category of content alongside music, podcasts and books; online courses. And did Microsoft’s Phil Spencer hint about a future handheld Xbox?

Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Dude, Where's My Robot Car? - DTNS 4732

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:50:33 GMT

Are robotaxis facing a losing war in gaining broad public acceptance? Nicole shares her experience riding in them and what she thinks needs to be done. Plus seven US researchers have identified a new side-channel attack called “GoFetch” that impacts Apple M1, M2, and M3 processors. And OpenAI pitches its technology to film studios and directors.

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

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The US Case Against Apple - DTNS 4731

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:49:07 GMT

Microsoft announces new Surface PCs for Business with Copilot integration. Plus Neuroscience startup Neuralink live-streamed an interview Wednesday with 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, the first person to be implanted with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface. And the US Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Apple for monopolistic behavior.

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

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Platforms Are Here to Stay - DTNS 4730

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:44:17 GMT

Unity’s 2024 Unity Gaming Report notes an increase in multiplatform game development. What’s behind this trend and is it good for the industry? Plus Meta’s Peter Cottle shows off a brief demo of how users can eventually connect their accounts and posts to the Fediverse through Threads. And Ubisoft revealed at GDC that it has been developing an NPC that uses Large Language Models to have more realistic conversations with players.

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

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Nvidia Making AI Moves - DTNS 4729

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:46:44 GMT

Meta is reducing the fee for EU users to €5.99 a month plus €4 for additional accounts to assuage regulators' concerns about economic coercion. Plus we share the highlights from Nvidia’s keynote at its GTC developer conference.

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

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Textured AI - DTNS 4728

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:45:30 GMT

How has GDC 2024 pivoted to meet the needs of laid off game developers. Plus why has Sony paused the manufacture of its PlayStation VR2 headset? And Bloomberg reports sources say Apple and Alphabet are in negotiations to use Google Gemini for some AI services in a future version of iOS.

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

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Chatbot Side Channel Attack - DTNS 4727

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:45:20 GMT

Ars Technica posted a story on Thursday called “Hackers can read private AI-assistant chats even though they’re encrypted.” Which Chatbots are affected and what should users do about it? Plus Walmart begins selling Macs for the first time! And The US Supreme Court will hear the case of Murthy vs. Missouri on Monday. At issue is whether it is a violation of free speech protections for the US government to directly call out social media posts it thinks are harmful or misinformation.

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

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Will TikTok Survive? - DTNS 4726

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:46:32 GMT

Will the US Congress pass a bill forcing the sale of TikTok? How is Google’s artificial intelligence-powered search engine, Search Generative Experience, impacting publisher’s ad revenue? Hugo Barra, former VP of Android and head of Meta’s phased-out Oculus headset brand, has some thoughts about Apple’s Vision Pro.

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

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Gaming Ubiquity - DTNS 4725

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:44:51 GMT

Sea of Thieves briefly took the top spot for PS5 game pre-orders Monday. Is this that Microsoft’s new Xbox strategy is paying off? Plus Google DeepMind researchers trained a model that’s learned to play multiple 3D games like a human. And a team of researchers at the University of Chicago say they’ve figured out a way to hack into Meta Quest headsets without the user knowing.

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

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Vision Pro Surgery - DTNS 4724

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:44:54 GMT

Ray-Ban’s Meta glasses has updated the visual search feature to recognize landmarks and describe them. Plus a startup called Empathy is looking to simplify the process of closing a deceased person’s affairs. And a nurse in the UK used an Apple Vision Pro during a spinal surgery to identify instruments and processes as a double check on accuracy.

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

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Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! - DTNS 4723

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:45:58 GMT

Covariant launched RFM-1 (Robotics Foundation Model 1) a “large language model (LLM), but for robot language.” Plus did the Princess of Wales, aka “Kate” photoshop a picture of herself with her three children? And why are tablet sized handheld gaming machines rising in popularity?

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

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Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! - DTNS 4722

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:56 GMT

Patrick is here to explain what you should expect to pay for your next GPU upgrade. Plus what will a solar eclipse mean for solar power? And what effect did the pandemic have on Netflix and the increase in the number of comedy specials?

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

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It's Really About TikTok - DTNS 4721

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:48:27 GMT

What does the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” mean for TikTok and other foreign owned social media platforms? Plus Robinhood, a commission-free investment platform has partnered with sports agency Klutch Sports to expand its reach into sports, entertainment and media.

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

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Epic Apple Bingo! - DTNS 4720

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:46:35 GMT

Scott goes over all the games revealed at Xbox’s partner showcase. Plus, Apple terminated Epic’s developer account thwarting its plans to bring a third-party App Store to iOS in Europe. What happens next? And OpenAI published an open letter Tuesday in response to Elon Musk’s legal claims that OpenAI reneged in its non-profit mission to help humanity. Is this just drama or is something else afoot?

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

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The Cold Truth About EV Batteries - DTNS 4719

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:44:45 GMT

We explain the changes Google announced to bring its products and services in compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Plus, Instagram announced a new feature this week that allows users to edit direct messages up to 15 minutes after sending them. And we explore the reasons why Li-Ion batteries don’t charge as well in colder climates and what can be done about it.

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

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The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:43:48 GMT

Why is Apple Card drawing the ire of UK banks? Plus how Nigerian Fintech company Moniepoint is making inroads with consumers in the country. And how do LLMs do the things they do?

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

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Large Language Money - DTNS 4717

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:47:36 GMT

As large social media sites and platforms make deals to provide training data to AI operators will users be negatively impacted? Plus Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman saying they have violated the company’s founding agreement. And Spotify is adding 15 hours of free audiobooks listening to its subscription plan.

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

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Good News for Gemini - DTNS 4716

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:44:13 GMT

Stack Overflow is partnering with Google to provide AI assistance to users while Google Cloud will integrate Stack Overflow’s knowledge base into Gemini for Google Cloud. Plus complaints from consumer rights groups target Meta’s switch last year to charging users in the European Union for an ad-free subscription for access to Facebook and/or Instagram. And U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s communications when he was fired and then quickly rehired as CEO late last year.

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

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Preserving Video Game History - DTNS 4715

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:47:13 GMT

We discuss how the Video Game History Foundation’s efforts to preserve video game culture marks a new chapter in video game preservation. Plus we examine the controversy over Wendy’s new dynamically adjusted pricing menu boards. And Swedish fintech firm Klarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it lays off… 700 people.

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

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Blue is Hard - DTNS 4714

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:42:44 GMT

How can the ribbontail stingray teach us how to make better less invasive coloring agents? 404 Media’s Emanuel Maiberg has a report on ghost kitchens using generated images in their menus. And According to data from Appfigures, Meta’s Threads now sees triple the daily downloads of X (formerly Twitter) on iOS globally, and sometimes more than triple the number of installs on Google Play.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Rejuvenation of OnePlus - DTNS 4713

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:46:09 GMT

Mobile World Congress starts this week. We look at the big announcements from Samsung, Xiaomi, HMD, Honor, and Lenovo. Plus we look at OnePlus’s latest smartwatch and why the company seems to be having a renaissance.

Starring Tom Merritt, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Politics of Topics - DTNS 4712

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:46:23 GMT

What happens when your Instagram or Threads post is labeled political? Molly Wood details her experience. And what type of reaction has Reddit received after files to go public? Plus Tom explains the two cases the Supreme Court will hear Monday that could and their ruling which will impact online speech.

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

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Could AI Replace Tom Cruise? - DTNS 4711

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:50:34 GMT

Is OpenAI’s text-to-video tool, Sora, a threat to the business of making TV shows and films? Plus, Google is pausing Gemini’s generation of people in images so it can adjust the model to produce more historically accurate results. And AT&T has been dealing with widespread service issues for more than ten hours affecting millions of subscribers across the US.

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

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Apple's Quantum Resistant Encryption - DTNS 4710

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:41:20 GMT

Intel reveals its Foundry Business roadmap. Plus Apple will add PQ3 cryptographic protocol to its messaging service, which Apple believes is resistant to future attacks from quantum computers. And Apple announces a free, standalone app called Apple Sports.

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

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Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini - DTNS 4709

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:47:36 GMT

Walmart announced that it will acquire TV maker Vizio in a deal valued at $2.3 billion. Plus we detail the big redesign changes YouTube is rolling out to creator channels. And what makes the iPad mini a better choice than the iPad Pro?

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

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Don't Pass on Passkeys - DTNS 4708

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:48:43 GMT

Bose has new earbuds that sit outside the ear canal instead of inside it. Plus, it turns out OpenAI’s Sora video-generating model can render video games too. And passkeys will eventually supersede passwords for digital security. What should you know about using it in daily life?

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

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Returns Weren't Part of the Vision - DTNS 4707

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:47:49 GMT

Why is Meta clamping down on political posts and cutting back on funding for fact checking? Has the web evolved beyond the usefulness of robot.txt files to allow web crawlers? And why are people returning their Apple Vision Pros to the store?

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

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What Did Nvidia Get Right? - DTNS 4706

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:46:23 GMT

How did Nvidia go from gaming company to AI darling worth a total market cap just behind Apple and Microsoft? Plus how did a South African based company dethrone Netflix as top streamer on the African continent? And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a video of his views comparing the Vision Pro to the Meta Quest 3.

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

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Follow My Memories - DTNS 4705

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:41:26 GMT

Nvidia demos Chat, an AI chatbot, running locally one of the company’s RTX series GPU. Google Meet announces, “Companion Mode” which helps you reach your teammates when dialing in on mobile devices. And Memorizer is an iOS app that combines a bit of Goodreads with a bit of Trakt and some Yelp.

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

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No Funimation! - DTNS 4704

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:44:48 GMT

We do a rundown of the top four launch bugs on Samsung’s S24 smartphone. Plus the IEEE Spectrum has a report on how piezoelectric transducers can use a phone’s screen for both haptic feedback and a speaker. And Funimation announces that subscriber’s digital copies of shows and movies will go away after April 2nd.

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

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Where is Your Tribe? - DTNS 4703

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:50:24 GMT

How does a small business navigate social media? How does Sam Altman plan to reshape the global semiconductor industry? And why is X pivoting towards video?

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

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Playing the Streaming Games - DTNS 4702

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:43:47 GMT

ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros/Discover have agreed to a deal for a mega sports streaming service coming this Fall. Plus Singapore-based Brilliant Labs announced a pair of lightweight AR glasses called Frame, with a multimodal virtual assistant named Noa. And Google is changing the name of its AI-powered chatbot formerly known as Bard and its sister model Duet to Gemini.

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

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Betting on the Future of Gaming - DTNS 4701

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:45:50 GMT

Why is Xbox looking to bring some of its exclusive titles to other platforms? And Apple and scientists at UC-Santa Barbara released an open source multimodal large language model that can let users edit images using natural language.

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

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Apple Vision Woe - DTNS 4700

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:44:39 GMT

Some owners of the Apple Vision Pro report forgetting their passcode which can disable the headset if a passcode is entered in too many times. Plus Forbes is reporting High school applicants that utilize ChatGPT for personal essays, often hire human editors to de-AI them. And Mozilla introduces a privacy monitoring service, called Mozilla Monitor Plus for $8.99 a month.

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

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You Too Should Wait for Qi2 - DTNS 4699

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:47:05 GMT

Allison is here to explain everything you need to know about wireless charging standards. Plus Amazon and Reach, the UK’s largest publisher, reach a deal to allow access to customer data for targeted advertising. And Meta’s Oversight Board ruled that a maliciously edited video of US President Joe Biden can stay on Facebook but recommends changes to the site's rules on manipulated content.

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

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Apple Vision Pros and Cons - DTNS 4698

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:53:14 GMT

We get hands on time with the Apple Vision Pro and share our thoughts. Plus Apple releases big numbers in its Q4 earnings call. And what happened to all the music on TikTok?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Len Peralta, Eileen Rivera, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Explaining The Kids Online Safety Act - DTNS 4697

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:50:47 GMT

What is the Kids Online Safety Act and why is it such a contentious issue? Plus Google is bringing generative AI to Google Maps. And why is Tim Cook betting so much on the success of the Apple Vision Pro?

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

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Big Blizzard Restructuring - DTNS 4696

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:44:43 GMT

Blizzard gets a new president, Johanna Faries. Scott explains what her appointment means in a newly merged Microsoft Activision Blizzard company. Plus Universal Music Group, says negotiations have broken down with TikTok over royalties. And US lawmakers grill social media CEOs over the use of their platforms for facilitating child sexual abuse online.

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

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Now LIVE on Netflix - DTNS 4695

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:45:12 GMT

Is Netflix’s pivot to more traditional TV fare like dramas and reality shows a threat to traditional linear TV? Plus Apple Has Sold Approximately 200,000 Vision Pro Headsets. And TikTok’s effort to separate US data from China by putting it and a US-version of TikTok’s algorithm in an Oracle-run data center is running into issues.

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

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Brisket Backup Power - DTNS 4694

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:48:08 GMT

Chris Ashley shares his thoughts you need to be aware of before you invest in a power generator for emergency situations. Plus Amazon gives up on acquiring Roomba-maker iRobot. And the Browser Company has a new iOS app out, called Arc Search.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Deep Fake Protections Are Needed - DTNS 4693

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:47:42 GMT

Explicit deep fake images and videos of Taylor Swift have flooded X, raising questions about a legal framework around deep fakes and issues with X’s current explicit content filtering system. And Google updated the Pixel 8 Pro this week to allow for a new body temperature sensor feature. Plus Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 in China but instead of using Google’s Gemini models, it’s using Baidu’s Ernie.

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

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The Van Tech Life – DTNS 4692

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:50:27 GMT

What kind of tech do you need if you want to be a fulltime Van Lifer? Plus in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple will allow alternative app stores for the iPhone and iPad. And Google announced Lumiere on Tuesday, an AI video generator it’s calling “a space-time diffusion model for realistic video generation”.

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

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Apple Intelligence - DTNS 4691

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:46:20 GMT

Why is Palworld so popular with gamers and why has it stirred so much controversy? Plus we analyze a recent FT article on Apple's AI strategy. And Amazon will its policy of allowing police to ask for Ring footage publicly instead requiring a search warrant be submitted instead.

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

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WrestStreamMania! - DTNS 4690

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:44:42 GMT

Netflix and the WWE announce a 10-year deal to bring Monday Night Raw to the streaming service. Plus HP’s CEO gives a curious reason as to why it blocks third-party ink cartridges. And is China doing a U-turn on its videogame addiction crackdown?

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

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It's Called a Moon Shot for a Reason - DTNS 4689

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:46:34 GMT

A new MIT study suggests that the number of jobs AI steals is far fewer than originally projected. Plus what’s Japan’s plan with their Slim Moon lander with its solar panels pointed in the wrong direction. And Dr. Niki Ackermans is here with an explanation of the experiments aboard the Axiom-3 mission.

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Intoxicated AI - DTNS 4688

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:43:58 GMT

AI co-hosts? Gavin Purcell from the “AI For Humans” show details the steps they use to generate their weekly AI co-host. Plus pre-orders from Apple’s Vision Pro started today and by all accounts went smoothly, but what does it say about the headset’s potential popularity?

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

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Podcasting: Monetize Your Passion – DTNS 4687

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:48:50 GMT

Is podcasting actually a declining industry or is it just going through a market correction? Plus is Microsoft’s Copilot adding value and market share to its Bing search business? And Reddit announces plans to launch an initial public offering by the end of March.

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

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Unpacking Samsung Unpacked 2024 - DTNS 4686

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:43:52 GMT

We sift through all the big announcements from Samsung’s Unpacked Event. Plus Amazon agrees to invest in Diamond Sports, allowing them to provide access to Diamond’s content via Prime Video. Research from Leipzig University, Bauhaus-University Weimar, and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence show a general reduction in the effectiveness of search engines.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Fujitsu's Postal Fail - DTNS 4685

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:49:51 GMT

Peacock’s AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins was the most live-streamed event in U.S. history. We explain the UK’s Post Office Horizon IT scandal which led to the false arrest, financial ruin, and imprisonment of more than 700 Post Office branch managers. And we examine a survey from PwC released at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the impact of generative AI on employee numbers.

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

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CES 2024: Interview with CTA Spokesperson Allison Fried - DTNS Special

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:00:02 GMT

Tom sat down with CTA spokesperson, Allison Fried, about the trends in consumer electronics at this years CES show and the changes made to the event.

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Best of CES 2024 - DTNS 4684

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:01:03 GMT

It's the final day of CES. Robert Heron is on to share the home theater highlights from this year’s show and what you should be looking for in your next TV. Plus we explain what you need to have before you plop down money for Apple’s Vision Pro. And we look at this year’s Best of CES winners.

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

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CES 2024- Laptops Break the Fold - DTNS 4683

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:49:59 GMT

It’s Day 4 of CES and we continue our coverage of the electronics trade-show. Plus we examine how Microsoft recently surpassed Apple in market capitalization. And Shannon shares her new favorite laptops from this year’s CES.

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

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CES 2024: Going Down the Rabbit Hole at CES - DTNS 4682

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:55:08 GMT

It's Day 3 of our CES 2024 coverage. We detail the latest news from the event. Plus the SAG-AFTRA union and Replica Studios have come to an agreement over licensing voice actor voices for use by generative AI. And Trisha Hershberger shares her favorite products and innovations from the show!

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

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CES 2024: Greening a Battery - DTNS 4681

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:52:42 GMT

It's Day 2 of CES 2024. We cover all the news and announcements on the first official day of the event.

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

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CES Rodeo 2024 - DTNS 4680

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:54:51 GMT

We cover all the big announcements right before CES 2024 opens. Plus we have Allison Sheridan’s highlights from Sunday’s CES Unveiled media event.

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

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ChatGPT Gets More Chatty - DTNS 4679

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:49:25 GMT

What sets Suno.AI apart from other generative AI music efforts? And can Android’s default assistant be changed to something other than Google Assistant? Plus what does the future look like for Substack?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tristan Jutras, Len Peralta, Mishaal Rahman, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Windows Thinks Copilot is Key - DTNS 4678

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:46:48 GMT

We explain what’s behind the lawsuit between OpenAI and NY Times and Justin shares his thoughts on the entire matter. Google is moving forward with cookie-less browsing. And Microsoft is adding another dedicated key for Copilot.

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

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Smoke 'em on Your Counter if You Got 'em! - DTNS 4677

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:45:10 GMT

Square Enix plans to aggressively leverage AI in its business, Chris Ashley gives us a BBQ masters look at the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, and what Facebook wants with its new “Link History” feature.

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

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Happy 10th Birthday DTNS - DTNS 4676

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:44:50 GMT

Why are automakers pulling back on their EV plans? And is Apple still committed to the iPad? Plus Mickey Mouse is going to the public domain. What does it mean for IP moving forward?

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

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Google Settles Lawsuit For Tracking Incognito Mode - DTH

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:03:18 GMT

Google settles a $5 billion lawsuit for tracking Chrome users using Incognito Mode, Microsoft’s DALL-E 3 powered Image Creator generates violent images, and X fails to convince a federal judge that California’s content moderation law violates its freedom of speech.

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2024 Predictions Show - DTNS 4675

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:00:24 GMT

It's our 2024 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Dr. Niki, Jenn Cutter and Tasia Custode bring their two predictions of what they think will happen in 2024 the tech landscape.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode

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2023 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4674

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:00:05 GMT

It's the 2023 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the year 2023 back in December of 2022 to see how they actually turned out! Who came out on top?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Will Smith, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang

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Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale - DTH

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:56:56 GMT

Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale, Bill Gates believes AI will accelerate the rate of new discoveries at a pace we've never seen before, and Xiaomi unveiled its first electric vehicle…

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The New York Times Is Suing OpenAI And Microsoft -DTH

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:10:41 GMT

The New Your Times is Suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright violations in the training of their generative AI models, a federal appeals court paused the ban on the Apple Watch, and Amazon Prime Video is adding commercials to content on January 29th.

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Best of GDI 2023 - DTNS 4673

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:00:39 GMT

2023 was filled with fun and fact-filled conversations both on DTNS and on Good Day Internet. So we challenged Joe to pick the best conversations we’ve had all year and put them together here for you to enjoy!

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Mobile Carrier Mint Mobile Gets Hacked - DTH

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:38:52 GMT

Mobile carrier Mint Mobile gets hacked exposing customer information, Apple Vision Pro mass shipments rumored to begin the first week of January, and Chevy Blazer EV sales are halted amid a slew of reported problems...

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DTNS 2023 Listener Co-Host Show - DTNS 4672

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:13 GMT

Welcome to our end of year Listener Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. This year we wanted to try something different. Taking a cue from our Friday GDI we've decided to make this episode a quiz and debate show. To play along with us we have: George Tsang, Tom DiGianvittorio Jr. AKA CaptainJack913, and Gary Fisher.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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We Got the Gang Back Together! – DTNS 4671

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:49:47 GMT

What does Adobe’s failed acquisition of Figma mean for the broader startup industry? Plus why leaks of Samsung’s S24 phones reveal the future of mobile software in 2024. And Sony and Discovery work out an arrangement that doesn’t leave owners of Discovery content on PlayStation out in the cold.

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

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The Reality of the VR Space - DTNS 4670

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:45:29 GMT

Why did Bird file for bankruptcy? Justin shares his thoughts. Plus are Teslas experiencing an unusual amount of defects? And is Microsoft giving up on Mixed Reality?

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

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Fanboy Freakout! - DTNS 4669

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:41:57 GMT

Why are big name game developers like Insomniac targets of ransomware attacks? Scott Johnson shares his thoughts. Plus Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down officially December 29th. Who will Microsoft find to replace him? And Amazon may be setting itself up to get baseball streaming rights in the messiest way possible. We explain.

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

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Google Pays $700 Million, You Get $2 - DTNS 4668

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:41:56 GMT

Google settles a lawsuit brought by 37 US attorneys general. Navigation platform TomTom announced it has partnered with Microsoft to offer generative models in its automobile software. And we check in on the State of VR/AR at the end of 2023, It is no longer early days my friends.

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

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Bad Week for Apple - DTNS 4667

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:45:16 GMT

Apple announces it will halt US online sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, starting Thursday December 21st. Plus four US lawmakers have asked the US Department of Justice to investigate Apple’s blocking of the Beeper and Beeper Mini services from Apple Messages. And what does the jury decision to find in favor of Epic in the long running Epic vs Google case mean for Android developers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Disney's Removing the Duct Tape and Bubble Gum - DTNS 4666

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:46:23 GMT

We take a look at the technical challenges that had to be overcome to integrate the Disney+ with Hulu. Plus we dissect Cox Media Group subsidiaries' claim that our devices are listening to us and using the data they gather to target ads to us. And scientists at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) at Western Sydney University announced Deep South, a supercomputer capable of simulating networks at the scale of the human brain.

Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Harry McCracken, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Lighting AI Money on Fire - DTNS 4665

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:51:10 GMT

At a Fortune AI conference CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince commented “Most of the people… if they’re doing anything in AI, are effectively lighting money on fire.” in recognition of the difficulty of turning AI demos into usable products. Plus Dropbox turned on a new search feature powered by OpenAI and boy are people mad. And Threads launched in the European Union, adding a potential 448 million users to its platform.

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

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Brain Power Reapplied - DTNS 4664

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:46:35 GMT

Google launches AI Studio, a webtool to allow developers to create chatbots and apps based on its new Gemini Pro LLM and a new medical focused LLMs under the name MedLM. Plus Apple is testing 'Stolen Device Protection’ , a feature coming to iOS 17.3 that can delay a thief’s ability to alter critical information on a phone. And Nature Electronics published a study which describes a “hybrid biocomputer” system called Brainoware that can identify voices with 78% accuracy.

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

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CRISP(ie)R Chicken - DTNS 4663

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:41:55 GMT

A jury delivers its verdict in the Epic v. Google case. What was their verdict and will the impact be? Plus we go over the most downloaded iOS apps of 2023. And how did CRISPR gene editing help to breed a chicken resistant to the avian flu?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Will Beeper Beat the System? - DTNS 4662

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:43:00 GMT

What are your alternatives to TinyLetter, the free newsletter service that parent company Mailchimp is closing down? Rich has some suggestions. Plus we explain the latest with Beeper’s iMessage to Android service. And a roundup of the latest Apple news.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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You Deserve a Secure Product - DTNS 4661

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:50:24 GMT

A key concept in cybersecurity is “secure by default” vs “secure by design”. But does it mean and how does it apply to your data security? Plus a recent Apple funded report has noted an increased frequency of cyberattacks which Apple believes is reason to expand the use of end-to-end encryption. And Instagram is rolling out its hashtag-less tag feature to Threads across the globe.

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

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Google Tries, to No Ai-vail - DTNS 4660

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:51:21 GMT

Meta announced that Facebook Messenger chats and calls will be protected by end-to-end encryption by default. And Google announced the launch of its Google Podcasts to YouTube Music migration tool. Plus Justin shares his reasons why he thinks Google’s Gemini Ultra, Pro and Nano roll out is a sign of management failure.

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

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Release Any GTA and They Will Come - DTNS 4659

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:45:32 GMT

Why are AAA games like GTA 6 ported to PC well after their release on game consoles? Scott explains. Plus Twitch will stop operations in South Korea starting February 27, 2024, due to high costs there. And Google launches its new Large Language Model Gemini which comes in three flavors; Gemini Ultra, Gemini Pro, and Gemini Nano.

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

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My Log Has a Video for You - DTNS 4658

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:43:51 GMT

Gmail is getting a powerful update to its AI-powered spam detection in the service’s biggest security upgrade in years. And can iPhone/Android cross-platform messaging service Beeper succeed with its implementation where Sunbird crashed and burned?

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

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The Best Android Phones for 2023 - DTNS 4657

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:45:11 GMT

Need to give a loved one a new Android phone but not sure what to get? Iyaz is here with his best 2023 Android phone picks. Plus We analyze a recent BBC article asking “Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?”. And is Sony’s announcement that it will begin deleting Discovery shows from users libraries even if they’ve paid for them.

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Remotely Possible - DTNS 4656

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:47:33 GMT

Ever since Open AI announced GPTs, chat agents that developers can use on their platforms developers have made a lot of these. Tristan Jutras takes through some of the more outlandish examples of people flexing their creative GPT muscles. Plus, is the push to force workers back to the office dead? One Stanford professor thinks so. And Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is talking to partners about launching an Xbox Mobile store.

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

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Bigger Spool of Thread? - DTNS 4655

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:52:53 GMT

Google rolls out system updates for Android, Wear OS and Google TV devices. What features and functionality do they add? Plus as Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, plans a European Union launch in December is it becoming a viable alternative to “X”? And we delve into the reason why Apple relented and decided to include RCS capability into the iPhone.

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

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What is Microsoft Syncing? - DTNS 4654

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:42:38 GMT

The WSJ says Apple is looking to end its relationship with Goldman Sachs that it currently uses to support several financial products including Apple Card. Plus Is the new Microsoft Outlook a potential privacy risk? And Unity is cutting jobs and closing offices as part of a company reset. We explain what might be going on.

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

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Will My Hand Be Stolen? - DTNS 4653

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:44:19 GMT

Winter driving is no fun but a little planning can go a long way to making it more safe and less stressful. Patrick Norton is here to tell us how. Plus we go over all the big announcements from AWS’s re:Invent conference for cloud customers. And we look at Ofcom’s latest study of AI use in the UK.

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

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There's No Back Row in Zoom - DTNS 4652

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:42:07 GMT

Dayton, Ohio police are warning parents to disable the "Bringing Devices Together" setting in AirDrop for children. And Research from the Graz University of Technology, Austria suggests that Zoom fatigue is real. Plus we go over leaks for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S24 flagship phone.

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

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Nvidia Delays Its Next Gen H20 AI Chip Until Q1 - DTH

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:42 GMT

Nvidia delays is H20 AI developed specifically for China until Q1 2024, Pixel 8 owners report circular bumps under the screen, and Nearly 8.5 million Welltok user's patient data exposed in MoveIt breach.

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Broadcom Acquires VMware for $61 Billion - DTH

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:51:44 GMT

Broadcom completes its $61 billion acquisition of VMware, Cruise plans to resume operations in one U.S. city, and OpenAI and Microsoft are being sued by non-fiction writers…

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New CEO! Same as the Old CEO - DTNS 4651

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:46:23 GMT

Sam Altman is returning as OpenAI CEO. We explained what happened. And Spotify announced three major changes to how it pays royalties to musicians. Plus we explain everything you need to know about "The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You’ll Never See." Labels will be charged a fee when “flagrant” streaming fraud is detected. Seems reasonable.

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

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Best Home Theater Gift Ideas - DTNS 4650

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:43:37 GMT

Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats and Sunbird the app developers that boasted they could access the iMessage protocol to give Android users blue bubbles has had its message app pulled from the Google Play store. And on Dua Lipa’s “At Your Service” podcast for BBC Sounds, Tim Cook told the singer: “We’re a company that believes in working on succession plans, so we have very detailed succession plans.” What does it mean?

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

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Game of OpenAI Thrones - DTNS 4649

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:42:11 GMT

GM’s robotaxi startup Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt announced his resignation. And We go into the details behind OpenAI’s board firing of CEO Sam Altman.

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

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Wait, It Has a Pretend Transmission? - DTNS 4648

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:49:04 GMT

EV’s might be the future of personal automobiles but Toyota thinks that some drivers might still want an old-fashioned stick shift. Cleaning up car based pollution isn’t just about EVs. You also need to address the environmental impact of tires. Tim Stevens explains. And why are Amazon and Hyundai teaming up to sell cars online?

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

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Apple Joins the RCS Party - DTNS 4647

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:48:51 GMT

Will Smith joins us with a geek gift buyer’s guide for the upcoming holiday season. Plus the first Qi v2.0 devices are nearly through the certification process. We explain what this means and how you’ll benefit! And Apple announces in the future it will adopt the RCS standard. Will this mean the end of the blue vs green messaging schism?

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

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Clippy is My Copilot - DTNS 4646

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:43:14 GMT

We go over all the big announcements from this year’s Microsoft Ignite event. Plus a study in the Psychological Science Monday explores how convincing generated images were especially ones of white individuals. And a study in Science showed that an AI meteorology model from Google DeepMind called GraphCasts made better forecasts using traditional models.

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

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Do Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? - DTNS 4645

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:43:08 GMT

Why are iPhones overrepresented in smartphone ownership by teens? Android Police’s Will Sattelberg is here to explain. Plus YouTube rolled out new policies regarding generative AI videos. And users of the Nothing Phone 2 Android phone will get access to Apple iMessage in North America and Europe starting this month.

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

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Apps for Noteworthy Events - DTNS 4644

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:47:50 GMT

We go over the latest Apple prognostications from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-chi Kuo about what the company has in store. Plus we analyze the latest reviews of Sony’s just released Portal handheld gaming device for the PS5. And Allison Sheridan shares her research into what the best note taking app is on the market.

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

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After Failing To Rebound, Tumblr Is Downscaling - DTH

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:21:23 GMT

Tumblr decided to downscale after failing to turn the site around, Meta to start selling VR headsets to Tencent in China, and payment apps and digital wallets may get regulated like banks in the US…

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AI Pin, Engage! - DTNS 4643

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:49:38 GMT

Humane launches its AI wearable, the AI Pin. Is this the future of personal everyday AI interfaces? Plus Disney CEO Bob Iger says Disney will launch a beta test of a new app next month, combining Disney+ and Hulu into a single experience. And Amazon is readying a new operating system to replace Android on its Fire TVs, smart displays and other connected devices

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

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A GTA 6 Announcement Announcement - DTNS 4642

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:52:07 GMT

We take a close look at what was revealed on the first day of the Google vs Epic Games trial. And Nintendo announces it will partner with Sony to develop a “Legend of Zelda” movie. Plus Rockstar Games confirmed Wednesday that it will begin “promoting” Grand Theft Auto IV next month.

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

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"Sensing" Ocean Changes - DTNS 4641

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:46:03 GMT

GM’s robotaxi division, Cruise, had its California operating driverless permits pulled over safety concerns. What’s going on with the company? And how is technology helping researchers monitor damage of climate change to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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EVs Take a Slow Ride - DTNS 4640

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:47:12 GMT

We detail all the big announcements from OpenAI’s first developer conference. Plus Tesla plans on building a €25,000 (about $27,000) car at its German plant. And Apple says it will not be making an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac.

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

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Night of the Undead Ad Blockers - DTNS 4639

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:44:34 GMT

What does the UK hope to gain by hosting the A.I. Safety Summit? Nate Lanxon explains. Plus how is YouTube’s decision to crack down on ad-blockers affecting the ad-blocker business? And we discuss what’s behind the dip in Apple’s revenue from the previous year?

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

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Remember Jan Pocalypse? - DTNS 4638

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:46:14 GMT

What do the latest earnings calls from chipmaker mean for the PC market and longer term will the growing popularity of AI help the industry? And can two former Google Nest engineers disrupt the robotic vacuum market? Plus Comcast is ready to let go of Hulu, but Disney still needs to agree to a price.

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

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Will Bungie Bounce Back? - DTNS 4637

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:47:17 GMT

Sony-owned Bungie laid off around 100 people. What does it mean for the Destiny game and what does it say about the health of the industry? And YouTube has launched its ad-blocker prevention efforts worldwide. Plus which types of searches generated the most ad revenue for Google?

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

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Streaming is a Horror - DTNS 4636

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:47:13 GMT

Charlotte Henry helps us understand how streaming is creating a boom in horror flicks. Plus Apple announced its new M3 SoC and new pricing on its MacBook's. And an Alliance of countries have banded together to say no to paying ransom to cyber-criminals.

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

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AI Defense is Ramping Up - DTNS 4635

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:46:06 GMT

Meta’s ad-free subscription version of Facebook and Instagram will be available in the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland starting next month. Google has announced research into audio plethysmography that uses the hardware for active noise canceling to sense heart rate. And US president Joe Biden has issued an executive order directing federal agencies to develop safety guidelines around generative AI.

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

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Tech News Near Me - DTNS 4634

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:46:59 GMT

Tasia Custode is here to give us a first hand review of Pixel 8 Pro’s A.I. features. And the UN created a 39-member advisory board to act as a bridge between various UN efforts for the international governance of AI. Plus we detail out all of the announced changes Google is bringing to Google Maps.

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

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What Did Twitch Reveal At TwitchCon? - DTNS 4633

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:46:40 GMT

Trisha breaks down all of Twitch’s announcements from this past weekend’s TwitchCon in Las Vegas. And Music Business Worldwide reports Spotify will make changes to its royalty payout model starting next year. Plus we analyze Meta’s third-quarter earnings.

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

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That Fork is Doing the Weird Finger Thing - DTNS 4632

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:46:07 GMT

Sony plans on shipping its PS5 slim in both an optical disc drive and without one. What’s the logic behind this decision and does it really matter? Plus, Amazon is beta testing AI image generation tools for its advertisers that offer an easy way for those advertisers to create backgrounds or scenes. And Qualcomm details its new chip lines, as it faces increased competition from in-house designs like Apple’s M1.

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

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No Baby in a Backpack Yet - DTNS 4631

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:41:39 GMT

Artificial wombs. What are they and what role will they play in health care? Plus Ben Zhao, a professor at the University of Chicago, has created a tool called Nightshade that lets creators fight back by “poisoning” their works to prevent LLM models from training on it without permission. And is POSSE, Publish on your Own Site, Syndicate Everywhere, the solution to decentralizing the social media space.

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

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Everyone is on Board, So What's the Matter? - DTNS 4630

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:48:15 GMT

Matter 1.2 is here and we explain what it is and why it matters to your IoT network. And in a bid to open up municipal broadband markets around the US, SiFi will spend $500 million to build an open access fiber network at no cost to taxpayers. Plus we discuss all the ways companies are investing in AI integration.

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

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Robots Teaching Robots – It’s a Thing – DTNS 4629

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:45:16 GMT

Molly Wood explains one company is looking to decarbonise LA before the 2028 Olympic Games. We explore Tesla’s latest earning results. And we share the latest efforts to speed up AI training.

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

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23 and Everyone's DNA - DTNS 4628

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:45:53 GMT

Meta is beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. The hacker behind the data breach at 23andme has leaked more private user data on an online forum. And the FCC looks to reestablish net neutrality by establishing rules that prohibit ISPs from throttling or limiting certain traffic.

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

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A Legit Spam Deterrent? – DTNS 4627

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:42:18 GMT

X has begun testing a $1 per year charge in NZ and the Philippines it’s calling “Not A Bot” that lets new users view posts and follow accounts for free, but must pay the subscription fee to do anything else. YouTube announced changes to its interface and creator tools that will roll out over the next few weeks. Xbox’s Phil Spencer confirmed Wednesday that Activision Blizzard games won’t be coming to Xbox Game Pass until at least 2024.

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

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Prepare for Emergencies Without Internet - DTNS 4626

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:46:06 GMT

You might have a disaster plan for your data but do you have one for your internet? Patrick is here with alternative internet options when find yourself in an emergency. And Qualcomm announces it’s building a RISC-V-based platform for Google’s WearOS smartwatch OS. And we analyze the early reviews for Meta’s new Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses.

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

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Beam That Update Into the Box, Scotty - DTNS 4625

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:49:08 GMT

Intel releases its Raptor Lake Refresh Desktop processors. Is the dream of wireless distance charging coming to a toothbrush near you? And we’ve got more Apple rumors to share including iPad launch dates, M3 Pro and Max, and a way to update your iPhone at the Apple Store.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can We Call It MicroBlizzard? - DTNS 4624

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:48:42 GMT

Microsoft’s bid to acquire Activision-Blizzard has been accomplished. We share the important things you need to know about the final deal. And Best Buy announced its intention to stop selling physical video media sales early next year.

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

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Teens "Take It, to the Limit, One More Time" - DTNS 4623

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:44:30 GMT

Social media platforms get the EU’s scrutiny over Israel-Hamas War disinformation and illegal content. And we take a look at the reviews for Google’s latest flagship phone the Pixel 8 Pro. Plus YouTube surpasses Netflix as top video source for US teenagers according to a new survey from Piper Sandler.

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

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Streaming Should Mean Streaming - DTNS 4622

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:47:59 GMT

In a blog post Wednesday Sony announced premium customers will be able to play “select” cloud-streamed PS5 games later this month. How much does Google pay Apple to keep the search engine front and center on its devices? And Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the app is knowingly harmful to children because of its “addictive nature.”

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

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Will Apple Make VR Cool? - DTNS 4621

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:46:07 GMT

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is working on a lighter version of the Vision Pro. Google announced results and expansions of its “Project Green Light”, its program to reduce times cars spend at red lights. And has the recent attack in Israel highlighted the shift of news off X?

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

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Snap's My AI under investigation in UK - DTH

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:11:52 GMT

DTNS is off for the US holiday.

Snap is under investigation in the UK over possible privacy risks with Snapchat My AI chatbot, chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix able to supply US chip equipment to their China-based factories, and Google's Vertex AI aims to help doctors with patient histories and billing.

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"I Am Not a Robot!" - DTNS 4620

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:47:19 GMT

We explore how AI is impacting the world of mathematics with data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy. Plus some retailers are souring on the concept of self checkout lanes. And the Information reports that Meta is paying millions of dollars to celebrities for the rights to recreate their personalities as chatbots.

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

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Wait an Attosecond!!! - DTNS 4619

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:46:16 GMT

We do a Nobel Prize recap as we look at this year’s winners and the research that got them there. Plus BlackBerry announced on Wednesday it would separate its Internet of Things and cybersecurity business units. And we analyze recent comments by X CEO Linda Yaccarino about brands returning to the platform.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Google Announces New Phone, Watch & So Much More! - DTNS 4618

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:43:49 GMT

We go through everything announced at Google’s Pixel hardware event and share our analysis of the latest Pixel 8 flagship phones and accessories.

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

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Facebook Does Want to Charge You - DTNS 4617

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:45:56 GMT

We examine Meta’s plan to charge a fee to use Facebook in lieu of targeting users with ads to comply with EU regulations. For $100 a year the NYC based Cloaked lets users create multiple “identities” of different email addresses, usernames, password and phone numbers that can be used at different websites. Your expectations and beliefs about a chatbot may affect how you talk to it, thus affecting its responses.

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

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According to Pegasus You're Searching Wrong - DTNS 4616

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:46:59 GMT

We have updates on the titanium iPhone 15 overheating issues and Apple’s work in developing its own web search service. LG has no plans to support ATSC 3.0 due to patent uncertainty. And Humane shows off its wearable AI assistant “Ai Pin”.

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

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One Bing to Rule Them All - DTNS 4615

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:22:03 GMT

We learn Apple considered swapping Google’s search engine for Microsoft Bing. And London’s Capital Economics assessed which countries will benefit most from AI technologies. And Google announced support for an extended flag in websites robots.txt file to exclude sites from being used to train Google’s AI models.

It's Friday! Who Am I? - GDI 4615

It takes a village. Are you ready for another “Who Am I”? So many tough clues. Is there a bell? Why is it not 0? How is your knowledge of literary persons? Sarah is just winging it. Who would be Disney adjacent and also a spy? Sarah was so close. So many passes. How weird are Duke people? Is Roger punking the hosts? How many language apps can you list? Tristan shares some robots.txt stories.

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

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Why Free Preview Week and Who is Pat - Editor's Desk

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:35:05 GMT

This episode is a "free preview" of content usually only received by patrons of DTNS at patreon.com/dtns.

Tom explains why DTNS is doing a free preview week and answers Pat's question about who this Pat is.

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What is an Embryo Model? - DTNS 4614 Extended

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:34:21 GMT

What are the implications of stem cell derived human embryo models? Epic and Apple are still at it as Apple asks the US Supreme Court to review a ruling that lets developers direct users to alternative payment methods.

Your Zoom Background Speaks Volumes - GDI 4614 starts at 31:48

How important is your background while on a video call? Niki likes the walrus. How did Sarah lose part of her head? How many books in your shelves have you actually read? Have you framed any diplomas? The group discusses remote video setups. Roger wants a deep fake Roger. Stranger Danger talk takes over. How good of a driver are you? Sarah plays around with virtual backgrounds. When was the last time you went on a long train ride? The group discussed the future of transportation.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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DTNS REWIND - September 2013

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:56:00 GMT

This episode is part of Free Preview Week! If you'd like to get this regularly, become a patron at patreon.com/dtns

Microsoft buys Nokia's phone business, Sony might do a VR headset, Valve introduces SteamOS, Twitter files for an IPO and more.

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Crossing over to the Quest 3 XR – DTNS 4613 Extended

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:18:01 GMT

What role does AI and streaming play in the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers agreement. We explain FTC’s latest efforts to challenge the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger. And Meta unveils the Quest 3 headset.

Killer Sloths and Tacos - GDI 4613 starts at 30:39

CNN launched CNN Max in beta. Does this excite you? How much live news do you watch? Where do you think Max is trying to be? Does HBO still stand for prestige? So much confusion. So many contracts and agreements can be overwhelming. Cable companies might be losing their leverage. Scott has an appreciation for Tubi. Have you heard about Slotherhouse? Horror movies talk takes over. Can there be too much cheese? How often have you eaten street food? Do parasites have accents? Sarah shares a brain parasite story and won't eat sweaty cheese. Don't microwave your Blu-ray’s.

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

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Foldable Laptops, Do You Need One? - DTNS 4612 Extended

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:19:04 GMT

Google announced plans to end several services including YouTube Premium Lite, Basic HTML Gmail, and Google Podcasts. US FCC unveiled a proposal to reclassify broadband internet providers as telecommunications providers, aka Title II. And LG takes the wraps of its latest foldable-screen laptop.

Pixel Support Until the 7 Year Itch - GDI 4612 starts at 31:46

What was the lowest grade you were comfortable getting when you were in school? Did you ever get an “I”? School talk takes over. How many pass/fail classes have you taken? How many years should a phone get OS updates? When do you feel your tech is getting slow enough to replace it? Where is your plateau of use? Do you still have rotary phones laying around? The group walked down a corded phone memory lane. Do you remember when your family got a cordless phone? When was the last time you used a payphone?

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

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Chat GPT Starts Talking Back - DTNS 4611 Extended

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:24:29 GMT

iFixIt releases its findings from their teardown of the new iPhone 15. Getty Images is partnering with Nvidia for “Generative AI by Getty Images” which is trained exclusively on Getty’s library of licensed photos. OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT that you can prompt by speaking and integrates image search into prompts.

Chat GPT Starts Talking Back - DTNS 4611 Extended

Do you leave voicemails? How do you get in hold of people in a hurry? Do you change your ways, when it's a professional conversation? How long is too long, when leaving a voicemail? How often do you get ghosted? Is just the “k” disrespectful? Do you want the double check mark? The group has so many different ways that they communicate. Does it bother you when someone asks if you got their text? How much do you move around while on a video call? How often do you talk on your speaker phone? Do you screen calls?

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Crappy Apple Watch Situation - DTNS 4610

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:43:19 GMT

Starting in early 2024, Prime Video subscribers in Canada, Germany, the UK, and US will see “limited advertisements.” Would you be $2.99/month to get rid of them? What type of display should go on a foldable phone’s cover screen? And the latest Apple news including why USB-C AirPods can support lossless audio.

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

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Microsoft Event Includes the Okie Doke Price - DTNS 4609

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:49:34 GMT

We detail all the important news from Microsoft’s Surface and AI event including new AI integration into Bing and new Surface Go models.

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

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Such Amazon! Much Large Language Model! – DTNS 4608

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:47:25 GMT

Amazon held its “Devices and Services” this Wednesday. We go through all the big things they announced and what we think about them. Plus OpenAI announced version 3 of its image generator, DALL-E. It understands context better and integrates with ChatGPT. So for example, you can tell ChatGPT to write a prompt for Dall-E 3.

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

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TV is Moving Freely in the UK - DTNS 4607

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:47:40 GMT

The UK gets a new free streaming entry from the country’s public sector broadcasters called Freely that delivers live TV over broadband. Building on its “Just Walk Out” technology Amazon has introduced a new version for clothing stores that uses RFID chips. And Microsoft’s plans for the Xbox are revealed in documents accidentally uploaded to the FTC during its lawsuit with the Redmond based company.

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

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They're Sorry You Got Mad - DTNS 4606

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:51:08 GMT

We discuss how crowdfunding has changed and evolved with Chris Mancini. And is Unity backtracking on its statements last week about a new per install fee structure for developers? Plus that latest on iPhone 15 and iOS 17 roll out.

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

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X Gon' Verify Ya - DTNS 4605

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:47:22 GMT

Preorders for the new iPhone 15 models started Friday morning and we highlight the issues some have faced trying to order one. The Irish Data Protection Commission, which has jurisdiction over TikTok in Europe, fined the company €345 million for 8 violations of the GDPR. X has contracted with an Israeli company called Au10tix to provide government-ID based account verification as an option.

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

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Chromebooks Boot Faster Than a Shower - DTNS 4604

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:51:36 GMT

Google said Thursday it plans to offer software updates for Chromebooks for up to a decade. A new study from Columbia University casts a critical eye on the use of current Large Language Models to replace human decision-making in critical jobs. And we learn more about the cyber-incident afflicting MGM.

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

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Adobe, Just Dip Once and End It! - DTNS 4603

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:48:03 GMT

Unity announces it will begin charging a runtime fee to developers starting January 1st, 2024. MGM reports that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the US represents a material risk to the company. And Adobe announced that Firefly is open to all in its Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud offerings.

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

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All the News From Apple's iPhone 15 Event - DTNS 4602

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:57:16 GMT

Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines from the snobOS Cast join us to unpack all the Apple Watch and iPhone announcements from Apple’s Sept 12th event.

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

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Sharing is Scaring: a Wyze Tale - DTNS 4601

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:48:18 GMT

After complaints, Amazon will start requiring writers who sell through Amazon’s e-book program to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material. Friday, some Wyze security camera owners noted on Reddit that they were able to see webcam feeds that weren’t their own, an error chalked up to a web-caching issue by Wyze. Meta is testing a cross-platform WhatsApp messaging feature to comply with the EU’s DMA directive.

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

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The Best TVs With Robert Heron - DTNS 4600

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:48:30 GMT

Still thinking about replacing your current TV with a larger better model? Before you do, listen to what Home Theater expert Robert Heron has to say. Plus Spotify is working with publishers in the U.S. to allow subscribers to listen up to 20 hours of audiobooks a month. And Apple has an iOS 16.6.1 update which patches two zero-day exploits used to inject Pegasus spyware.

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

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Reviews: The Most Dangerous Game? - DTNS 4599

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:44:23 GMT

Are online user submitted movie ratings, like Rotten Tomatoes, worthless and is there a way to make them more useful? Plus SoundCloud is rolling out a TikTok-style discovery feed feature complete with vertical scrolling and short snippets of tracks. And BMW drops its controversial subscription to activate heated seats on their cars.

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

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Microsoft Knows the Old Regulation Magic - DTNS 4598

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:45:43 GMT

How last year's LastPass breach enabled thieves to steal $35 million in crypto. Plus the European Commission has unveiled a list of companies it considers subject to the Digital Markets Act. And how is Google keeping its gaming ambitions alive in YouTube.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The New Hotness in Soundbars - DTNS 4597

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:49:13 GMT

Soundbars are the easiest and cheapest way to upgrade your TVs audio capabilities. But how do you go about picking one? Plus Apple and Microsoft are privately arguing that neither iMessage nor Bing are big or powerful enough to justify the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) restrictions. And can regular internet use stave off dementia?

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

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HONOR's Magic V2 Foldable Phone Gets High Marks at IFA - DTH

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:00:01 GMT

X's updated privacy policy hints at new AI model data collection, YouTube staff reportedly worried over Shorts revenue, Microsoft WordPad gets deprecated.

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Is Lenovo's Legion Go... A Go - DTNS 4596

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:21:50 GMT

Are tech IPOs coming back into fashion? And for the first time a high-speed AI drone racer beats human world-champion racers. Plus Lenovo announces new products including a new handheld Windows gaming device and glasses that function as a monitor replacement.

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

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YouTube Traffic Signals Problems - DTNS 4595

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:48:40 GMT

October 1st, Microsoft will be separating Teams from the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the European Economic Area and also Switzerland to head off antitrust regulators. Plus How is a YouTube invalid traffic bug causing problems for YouTubers. Tasia Custode from “AI Named This Show” explains. And the Philips Hue Line Gains Smart Cameras and Sensors.

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

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Hey Fridge, What's for Dinner? - DTNS 4594

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:47:31 GMT

OpenAI reaches $1 billion in annual sales as ChatGPT use soars. But Pew research only 18% of Americans have used ChatGPT. Plus Samsung launched an app for Android and iOS called "Food", a "personalized, AI-powered food and recipe" app. And PlayStation Plus is raising prices following a similar announcement for the Xbox Game Pass a month ago.

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

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Don't Blame the AI - DTNS 4593

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:44:20 GMT

Google announced it would be rolling out its Duet AI, unveiled earlier this year, across all Google Workspace apps. And HBO Max will be giving subscribers limited access to select AMC+ shows. Plus Snapchat releases a new AI selfie feature called Dreams.

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

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A Notable Use Case for AI - DTNS 4592

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:45:34 GMT

Are the ethical implications of AI more about how much can be done at scale vs what could only be done in a limited fashion? Tech reporter and analyst Benedict Evans believes so. And we discuss the Verge’s David Pierce experience with Google’s NotebookLM. Plus is Dolby’s new Atmos feature called FlexConnect the answer to setting up multi channel home theater audio?

Starring Tom Merritt, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang, Joe.

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MOVEIt and Lose It - DTNS 4591

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:46:44 GMT

The Information reports Amazon is in talks with Disney to team up on the ESPN streaming service. SwitchBot has introduced an autonomous vacuum/mopper called the SwitchBot S10. And data transfer software MOVEIt suffers from a massive hack. What are the impacts and who’s affected?

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

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Where Am I Going to Put My 35 TB of Data? – DTNS 4590

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:47:13 GMT

Apple was issued a patent for a digital stone. What exactly is a digital stone? And WB Discovery announced plans to launch CNN Max this Fall. Is this a redux of the aborted CNN Plus or something less ambitious?

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

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Wake Your PS5 for $200 - DTNS 4589

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:41:34 GMT

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Portal, a handheld game streaming device. The Indian Space Research Organization or ISRO has made India the first country to land on the south pole of the moon. And why is LinkedIn now the place for people to post updates on?

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

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Foldapalooza - DTNS 4588

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:42:22 GMT

We reveal details about Microsoft’s conversation with the UK’s competition watchdog about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger. IBM announced it will sell its weather business The Weather Company to private equity firm Francisco Partners. And we have a Pixel Fold roundtable as Tom, Huyen and Shannon share their experiences with Google’s foldable smartphone.

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

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One Machine to Hack Them All - DTNS 4587

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:49:45 GMT

Justin has a report on the feasibility of hacking voting machines from DEFCON. We cover the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruling on copyrighting AI generated content. And YouTube issues new policies on AI generated music. Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say a full desktop version of Instagram’s Threads could launch early this week.

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

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How to Make a Great Podcast (Excerpt)

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT

In this excerpt from Tom's class "How to Make a Great Podcast" he talks about how to choose reliable sources of information or your show. You can get the full class on demand at patreon.com/dtns/shop.

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Microsoft Is Hosting A Special Event - DTH

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:10:08 GMT

Microsoft is hosting a "special event" next month, Netflix gets bundled with 5G in India, and X may start requiring ID verification...

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TechTV Scrapbook: Jenn Cutter - DTNS 4586

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:00:18 GMT

Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On this episode we talk to Jenn Cutter former producer and on-air talent at Call For Help Canada.

Starring Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter

You can follow Jenn on X (Twitter), BlueSky and her jenncutter.com

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The Associated Press issues AI guidelines - DTH

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:13:19 GMT

The Associated Press issues AI guides for the newsroom, New York City bans TikTok on city-owned devices, and Snapchat's AI assistant glitches and posts Stories to users' feeds.

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AI Named This Show: Will AI Save the World or Kill Us All? - DTNS 4585

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT

AI Named This Show is a AI-focused tech show hosted by longtime friends and tech media veterans Tasia Custode and Tristan Jutras. Join the fun each week as Tristan and Tasia wade through the hype and the doomsaying to keep you up to date in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.

In this episode many smart folks have claimed that we're now at an inflection point in artificial intelligence, on par with the creation of the World Wide Web. Some people think AI will save the world and others think AI will end it. That’s where we come in!

Starring Tasia Custode and Tristan Jutras

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Ukraine Grain Strain - NSW w/ Tom Merritt DTNS 4584

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:35:51 GMT

Tom Merritt looks at News, Sports and Weather and gives his non-expert opinion on what he considers some of the most notable news of the day. It's like reading the morning paper with Tom.

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China Scuttles Intel Acquisition - DTH

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:14:59 GMT

Intel gives up on acquiring Tower Semiconductor, Foxconn begins making the next iPhone in India, and scientists reconstruct a Pink Floyd song from brain recordings.

During Daily Tech News Show's experiment week we're providing DTNS subscribers the Daily Tech Headlines episodes, to keep you up to date.

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Get Airport Food Delivered To Your Gate - DTH

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:06:07 GMT

The Whitehouse requests to challenge Florida and Texas social media laws, Tesla launches 'Standard Range' Model S and Model X vehicles, and get food delivered to your gate at large US airports...

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Perpetually Online - DTNS 4583

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:00:27 GMT

A show about life on the internet. That includes social media, memes, viral videos, and everything in between. In this episode we discuss X, the company formerly known as Twitter, as well as its many competitors. Plus we touch briefly on the "Attenzione Pickpocket" lady and the Pinkydoll trend on TikTok.

Starring Nicole Lee and Karissa Bell

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Show Notes:

Elon Musk is rebranding Twitter to X

Twitter's rebrand to X could worsen its legal and financial problems

Twitter becomes X

"The everything app": why Elon Musk wants X to be the WeChat of the west

Is decentralization the future of social media?

Inside Twitter rival's Bluesky first major crisis

Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem

Threads adds chronological feed

"Attenzione pickpocket" vigilante found to have far-right links

A woman on TikTok started talking like a robot for money. Then came the imitators

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Report - Cord Cutting No Longer Saves Money - DTH

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:24:05 GMT

Apple Watch refresh set for 2024, cord-cutting may no longer be a money-saver, YouTube tests new adblocker block.

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TechTV Scrapbook: Kate Botello - DTNS 4582

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:00:13 GMT

Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On the pilot episode we talk to Kate Botello former host of TechTV's The Screen Savers and Extended Play.

You can follow Kate Botello at Interlochen Public Radio and on X (Twitter).

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It's Google's Fault - DTNS 4581

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:47:57 GMT

OnePlus released a social media post showing its upcoming phones working in the rain. Gizmodo recently reported that CNET has apparently deleted thousands of old articles with CNET claiming it's done for SEO purposes while Google responds that its search doesn’t work that way. And Molly shares details of her interview with Matt Rogers, co-founder of Mill the food recycling service.

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

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Do Delivery Drones Dream of Electric Bees? - DTNS 4580

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:06:43 GMT

Shannon gives up a wrap-up of all the big news from this year’s Black Hat security conference. We find out why urban drone delivery is not a regular thing yet. And Disney shares its subscriber numbers and new push to make its ad supported service available in more countries.

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

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Netflix Puts the Controller Before the Game - DTNS 4579

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:45:10 GMT

YouTube announced Tuesday that users who disable watch history will no longer see recommendations on the home page. Netflix is doubling down on its gaming offering, including an app to let subscribers play games on their TV. And China continues its clampdown on children’s online time.

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

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Nvidia Gives a Nod to Amazing Grace - DTNS 4578

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:43:51 GMT

We go over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s big announcements from this year's SIGGRAPH event in LA. Postdoc researcher in ergonomics at USC, Alexis Souchet, details some of the negative issues with VR in a Conversation post. OpenAI announced its GPTBot, that will crawl the web like a search index does and filter out paywall-restricted sources, sources that violate OpenAI policies, sources that gather personally identifiable information.

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

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Does Thread Matter More Than Matter? - DTNS 4577

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:45:07 GMT

A team of scientists from several UK universities trained a deep learning model to extract data from a recording of your keyboard clicks. Plus The New York Times reports on a woman in the city of Detroit after a mistaken arrest based on flawed facial recognition. And we delve into the issues brought up in the Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy article “Why Thread is Matter’s biggest problem right now.”

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

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RISC-V vs. ARM - DTNS 4576

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:42:56 GMT

Qualcomm, NXP, Nordic, Robert Bosch and Infineon have joined forces to create a company to promote the development of RISC-V. We go over Apple’s latest earnings report. And Google is making it easier to remove your private information from search!

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

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There is No Cloud, Only Zuul - DTNS 4575

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:44:41 GMT

Warner Brothers Discovery announced quarter ending June 2023 earnings and has lost 1.8 million subscribers across all properties including Max, the newly combined HBOMax and Discovery+ streaming service. France’s AFP news agency is suing Elon Musk’s X platform, aka Twitter, because it isn’t negotiating payment for sharing AFP stories on Twitter. Wired’s Gregory Barber has an article up about the “Local-first” software movement. Local-first has become popular in the developer community, along with the slogan “There is no cloud. There is just someone else’s computer.”

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

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Amazon Fresh Tries Not to Drop the Bag - DTNS 4574

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:45:41 GMT

Meta released a tool for AI music generation called AudioCraft, under an MIT open source license. Early results from an ongoing Swedish trial of more than 80,000 women undergoing mammograms show that AI is able to accurately detect 20% more breast cancers from mammograms than traditional screening by radiologists. And Amazon is trialing their grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh to customers without a Prime subscription in a dozen US cities.

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

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Flipping Out With Flip Phones - DTNS 4573

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:42:50 GMT

We pit the Samsung’s Flip and Fold against the Motorola’s Razr+ foldable phones. Which of these foldable smartphones is better? Plus Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Nvidia and Pixar formed the Alliance for OpenUSD to promote a standard for interoperable 3D tools and data. Basically. Standard for AR. And Videogameschronicle’s sources say that development kits for the Nintendo’s next console have been delivered to key game studios.

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

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The Bird Goes Down in a Blaze of Glory - DTNS 4572

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:47:03 GMT

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a standard iPhone 15 model that ditch the old notch for the Dynamic Island design. Plus Apple has officially allowed Twitter to change its name to X, in the App Store. And the U.K. Ministry of Defense mistakenly sent emails meant for U.S. military intelligence to Mali.

Starring Sarah Lane, Megan Morrone, Roger Chang, Joe.

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X Used to Mark My Spot – DTNS 4571

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:46:17 GMT

The first four papers from US 2020 Facebook and Instagram Election Study, setup to see if social media was the root cause of extreme political polarization, has been published. We examine what they found out? We discuss Mark Hill’s Wired article focusing on the social media trend of including strangers in our posts without permission. And we talk to Gene X Hwang about the experience of X taking over his X handle.

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

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Making Money Now, Lose It in the Future - DTNS 4570

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:48:09 GMT

What is the Calyx Institute and how can people benefit from its work to enable data security and digital privacy. Reuters reports that Tesla has been purposely exaggerating range estimates on its line-up of EVs at full charge. And Meta released its Q2 earnings results, with revenue up 11% YoY to $32B.

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

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Unfolding Samsung Galaxy Unpacked - DTNS 4569

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:46:15 GMT

Samsung announced several new foldable phones, tablets and smart watches. We dive into the details with Android Faithful’s Huyen Tue Dao. Plus to get Twitter’s rebranding to X they needed to buy the Twitter handle from an existing user. And Mastodon hits the big leagues after the FBI seized a suspect’s equipment including a machine being used to troubleshoot a Mastodon instance.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple TV Gets Messi - DTNS 4568

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:48:37 GMT

How will Apple’s streaming service benefit from popular soccer star Lionel Messi’s exclusive deal with Major League Soccer? Netflix will replace its downloads tab with “My Netflix” which it describes as a “one-stop shop tailored to you.” Wall Street Journal reports TikTok wants to launch an e-commerce business in the US in early August.

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

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X-ing Out the Bird - DTNS 4567

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:46:48 GMT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s is rolling out Worldcoin, a way to provide identity validation with focus on “distinguishing humans from AI online.” We discuss The Verge’s Allison Johnson’s article called “Flip phones are having a moment — and all eyes are on Samsung now.” TikTok entered the microblogging competition, with a new text option alongside photo and video. So at this point is it safe to say that Twitter is no longer focused on this part of its service?

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

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Glorbo for President, 2024 - DTNS 4556

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:48:26 GMT

AI is disrupting a lot of industries but will it also disrupt your paycheck? The Information reports that Meta told Quest Pro suppliers it would not need new components. Is this an early sign that VR is dying? Do couples who engage in “phone snubbing”—the act of cutting off conversations with others IRL using text or messaging instead, have a less fulfilling relationship?

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

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She's Got the Whole Foods in Her Palm - DTNS 4565

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:47:24 GMT

The UK government is looking to update its 2016 Investigatory Powers Act that would require companies to comply immediately if the UK’s Home Office demands technology companies disable security features before shipping them to consumers. Amazon says it’s bringing its Amazon One palm recognition technology to all of its 500 + Whole Foods stores in the US. In Netflix’s latest quarterly earnings, the company saw its second straight quarter of subscriber growth, up 5.9 million worldwide to 238.4 million.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Humans Stealing NPC Jobs - DTNS 4564

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:50:31 GMT

Why are TikTokers acting like NPCs in a video game? Netflix has removed the basic plan in the U.S. and the U.K. And we have the latest on the soap-opera that is the Microsoft-Activision acquisition.

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

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The AI Goat - DTNS 4563

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:52:38 GMT

How can chatbots replace human subjects in scientific research? Microsoft announced details on some new chatbot features coming to Microsoft 365 business users. And are people warming to “Apple’s Most Hated Product.” Apple Maps?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Sony Answers The Call of Duty - DTNS 4562

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:42:26 GMT

Sony agrees to keep all of Duty available for PlayStation for 10 years after the Microsoft Blizzard acquisition closes. A Financial Times report found that the .mil domain used by the US military often gets typo’d as .ml the country code domain for the West African country Mali possible to data leaks. And TechRadar's Christian Guyton cites several users claiming that ChatGPT output quality decreased since switching to OpenAI’s GPT-4 model.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How Impressive Are You on Twitter? - DTNS 4561

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:49:08 GMT

What's the deal with carmakers signing deals to use Tesla's SuperCharger network? Twitter has begun compensating some of its popular creators with a share of ad revenue from ads served in tweet replies. Will this be enough to turn the company around? And is Dutch ebike maker VanMoof approach to the market a little too smart for its own good?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Lighting Up Tim's Garage - DTNS 4560

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:42:33 GMT

Rolls-Royce introduces the first EV in its 150 year history, the Spectre. Tom’s Hardware notes that the IEEE has added the 802.11bb standard for light-based wireless communication. Yep. LI-FI. And Chatbots face a rocky road as new obstacles cloud their advancement.

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

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Roblox Roadblocks - DTNS 4559

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:46:40 GMT

The Video Game History Foundation and Software Preservation Network claim that 87% of classic video games (that means games released before 2010) in the US are “critically endangered”. What’s being done to preserve these games? Meta announced that open beta for Roblox on the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets will launch in the “coming weeks.” Reuters reports that industry sources say Huawei has designed its own 5G chips and is working with China’s SMIC to produce them. SMIC’s N+1 process can make chips with the equivalent performance of 7 nanometer processes.

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

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Does the Judge Play Call of Duty? - DTNS 4558

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:46:57 GMT

Thinking about upgrading your PC but not sure where to start? Will Smith is here to give us pointers on your PC upgrade path. A judge has ruled *against* a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard from completing their merger. Did Microsoft win? And a Pew Research Center study indicates 59% of US adults surveyed see TikTok as either a major or minor threat to national security.

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

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Paging Dr. Chad - DTNS 4557

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:42:12 GMT

The Wall Street Journal’s sources say Google is testing a language model called Med-PaLM 2 with some health care companies, including the Mayo Clinic. Is the start of AI integration into healthcare? We discussed Engadget’s article about NYU Media Lab’s AI & Local News Initiative. And Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that Meta’s Threads app surpassed 100 million accounts since launching on July 5th. Is this the start of a new social media platform comparable to Twitter?

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

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Do Emojis Imply Intent? 👍️ or 👎️? - DTNS 4556

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:58:28 GMT

Can you use a thumbs-up emoji to sign a contract in Canada? Maybe? We explain what went on and what is and isn’t affected. Plus Sega is withholding its big franchise IP from third-party blockchain gaming initiatives. And Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s sources say the retail launch for Apple’s Vision Pro headset may involve in-store appointments.

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

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Deleting Threads Unravels Your Instagram? - DTNS 4555

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:52:51 GMT

Instagram launched its new Twitter clone called Threads yesterday. After a full day we dive into the app and what we think. Plus Twitter is still busy looking for a new way to make money. And on Tuesday Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty issued an injunction barring some officials in the White House, CISA, the FBI, and Homeland Security from contacting social media companies about moderation content protected under the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution.

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

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Instagram Going Thread to Thread Against Twitter - DTNS 4554

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:44:20 GMT

Instagram is launching a Twitter-like microblogging service called Threads. We explain how it compares and possible issues with it. The Recording Academy announced some changes to who can receive future Grammy Awards with one new rule stating "only human creators" could win. And Vox.com's Sara Morrison has a writeup today asking if the apps being developed should keep older users in mind.

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

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Spill, Bluesky and Post see Big User Gains - DTH

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:31:16 GMT

These are the Daily Tech Headlines. DTNS is off for the US Independence day holiday but will return Wednesday July 5th.

Google's privacy policy change is smaller than you might think, the US might restrict how Chinese companies can use cloud services and goodbye Gfycat.

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T3: Trish Talks Titles - DTNS 4553

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:46:16 GMT

This year’s summer game announcements were a veritable deluge of new IPs, sequels and spin-offs. Trisha Hershberger is here to give us an expert's eye on what to watch out for. Is Google’s new foldable smartphone compelling enough for people to switch mobile ecosystems? And Valve explains its stance on AI generated content on the service.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Save the Planet and Your Money - DTNS 4552

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:47:03 GMT

On Thursday, Google joined Meta in saying it will remove Canadian news from its platforms in response to Bill C-18 aka the Online News Act. In addition Google will end existing deals with Canadian news publishers. ByteDance, owner of TikTok, unveiled the Ripple music creation app that can generate instrumental music based on your humming. And the company’s streaming music app Resso is in talks with dozens of music labels in an attempt to enter new markets. And Molly Wood explains why your right to repair is good for the climate.

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

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A Symphony of Black Holes - DTNS 4551

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:47 GMT

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino lays out a plan to woo back some advertisers who previously left the platform. Reddit has given closed communities a deadline to reopen, or be in violation of Rule 4 of the code of conduct regarding being Active and Engaged as a moderator. And we explain how gravimetric waves can be used to locate black holes.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stitcher Sirius-ly Shutdown - DTNS 4550

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:47:30 GMT

SiriusXm is shutting down Stitcher. Users have until August 29th to move to a new podcast listening platform. Business Insider reports that Google recently killed an augmented reality project internally known as "Iris" after several years of work. And Major League Baseball partnered with the biomechanics company Uplift Labs on a system to evaluate prospects using two iPhones and an AI model.

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

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AI: Fury Web - DTNS 4549

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:47:36 GMT

With its high price tag, why is Apple continuing the Mac Pro line when they have the Mac Studio that does most of what it can do for half the price? Will optical electronics be the future of computers as we reach the speed limitations of silicon transistors? And will turbo-charge the amount of junk websites and spam flooding the internet?

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

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YouTube's Playing Games - DTNS 4548

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:43:47 GMT

Wall Street Journal reports, YouTube began internally testing “Playables” a service for playing games on the platform. Amazon is recruiting small businesses in 23 US states for its Amazon Hub Delivery service, a bid to expand its “last mile” delivery network. And Wired has a report on a working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research highlighting the effects of automation on employment numbers

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

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Worry About The Humans, Not The AI - DTNS 4547

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:50:41 GMT

AI is often presented as a danger to democratic societies by undermining trust in institutions and government. But can the reverse also be true? The Canadian Senate passed the “Online News Act” Thursday, sending it for royal assent to become law. What are the repercussions for Google and Meta and how will Canadians actually benefit? And we go over the latest revelations from the FTC’s attempt to block Microsoft from closing its deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.

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

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Google's Golden Egg Laying Days Behind Them? - DTNS 4546

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:51:05 GMT

As Spotify enters its next phase of podcasting what exactly are its plans? Is the European Commission aiming to break up Google? And Google announces integration with Adobe Express with ChromeOS to allow schools to distribute the software more easily to students.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Dark Patterns in Amazon Prime? - DTNS 4545

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:45:38 GMT

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company violated rules by using so-called dark patterns. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson announced the company will restructure its studios, citing an effort to “empower our creative teams.” And is the metaverse taking off outside of North America? RestofWorld reports that Indonesia’s tvOne broadcast channels have been using a digital reporter called Nadira.

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

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Can't We All Just Fedi-long? - DTNS 4544

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:50:41 GMT

Spotify is planning a pricier new premium subscription tier it has been calling “Supremium” in-house. What’s going on between Meta and Mastodon? And Patrick explains why high-end audio brands are making assistive devices and medical companies are putting out high-end audio.

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

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Reddit’s $4.5 Million Ransom – DTH

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:13:21 GMT

Kuo says iPhone 15 will get Vision Pro integration, EvLeaks shows off Galaxy Unpacked foldable lineup, Meta lowers Quest age limit. Get show notes here.

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College Food - Everybody in the Pool

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:00:40 GMT

We've got a special thing in the podcast feed today. Molly Wood has started a new show called "Everybody in the Pool." This is Molly at her best, talking with people about how to solve the climate crisis, not just complain about it. I hope you enjoy the episode and if you do add Everybody in the Pool to your podcast app! And if you'd like to get Molly on Daily Tech News Show more often, help us hit 4,000 patrons so we can make that happen at patreon.com/dtns. Now. Everybody int he Pool!

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Google, No Longer Master of Its Own Domains - DTNS 4543

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:47:41 GMT

Google will be shutting down its domain name registrar called Google Domains with Squarespace will take over the business and its assets. We talk about how the Pixel Fold plans to distinguish itself. We talk about the latest events surrounding Reddit’s API price hike.

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

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As the Journalism Crumbles? - DTNS 4542

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:50:11 GMT

Epic released a new tool called MetaHuman Animator that captures an actor’s facial performance using an iPhone, that then creates your “MetaHuman” in the Unreal Engine using local GPU hardware within “minutes.” Thursday the US Senate Judiciary Committee is resurfacing The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, a proposed bill designed to help print and broadcast news outlets in their negotiations with tech giants. Streamlabs released a new podcast editing tool called Podcast Editor. It includes machine-assistance like text-based editing and transcript generation.

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

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AI Dangers Remain Unknown - DTNS 4541

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:47:54 GMT

The European Union’s European Parliament passed a draft law known as the AI Act. This year’s Reuters Institute Digital News Report shows that when it comes to news content, more than ever is being consumed through platforms… such as TikTok… over “legacy” media like newspapers and television. Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest took place last week and set records, so it’s no surprise that the fest officially announced that it will return in June 2024.

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

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AI is the Fifth Beatle - DTNS 4540

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:43:39 GMT

The Wall Street Journal’s sources say Netflix is in talks to live-stream its first sporting event. Golf. Played by Formula 1 race car drivers. In Las Vegas. UliDig in the DTNS Discord tipped us off to this story. The University of Iowa’s Driving Safety Research institute has been testing an automated shuttle on rural Iowa roads for the last two years. And DTNS supporter Technomench submitted this story to our subreddit. Sir Paul McCartney told BBC Radio 4’s Today program that artificial intelligence has helped finish production of a ‘final’ Beatles song.

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

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Users Don't Digg New Reddit Changes - DTNS 4539

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:44:35 GMT

Reddit’s plan to charge for API access has led to a big backlash on the platform with many subreddits switching to private or hidden mode in protest. Apple’s Vision Pro isn’t the only VR/AR news. We take a look at some other developments in the space including VR ebook headset and tools to help creators make AR/VR content. And Iyaz Akhtar shares his review of Motorola's latest foldable handsets the Razr and Razr+.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Netflix is Proud of Its Measurements - DTNS 4538

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:50:54 GMT

Independent streaming analytics company Antenna has the results from Netflix’s recent crackdown on password sharing. Chris Ashley shares his advice on towing concerns with the F-150 Lightning. And the California Department of Motor Vehicles issued a permit for Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot driver assistance system, the first automaker with permission to sell a vehicle with a Level 3 autonomous system in the state.

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

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It’s Hard Out There for the 3rd Party Devs – DTNS 4537

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:48:04 GMT

WhatsApp has a new feature called Channels which enables “private way to follow what matters,” designed so that channel operators can broadcast to people in the conversation one-way. Third-party Reddit app Apollo developer Christian Selig announced Apollo will shut down on June 30 in response to Reddit requiring developers to pay to access its API. And Wired’s Kate Knibbs shares her thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro in a story titled “This is not a “revolutionary”.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple’s Game Tool is Very Metal – DTNS 4536

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:45:28 GMT

Automattic launched an AI assistant for WordPress, which integrates easily with all Jetpack-powered sites. Scientists at the University of Cambridge used a publicly available neural network to generate a model to train a computer to cook by watching videos of people cooking. Apple announced a new tool called Game Porting Toolkit that translates DirectX 12 GPU calls to Metal 3 allowing developers to see how well their games run on MacOS before they decide to port it over.

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

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Zero Risk Doesn't Mean Zero Waste - DTNS 4535

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:44:05 GMT

Sean McManus wrote a piece detailing the Circular Drive Initiative ,or CDI, which is trying to reduce this e-waste by reusing hard drives instead of destroying them. Allison, host of the Nosillacast the geek podcast with a slight Apple bias, shares her thoughts on the Apple's Visor Pro AR headset.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple Sets New Vision - DTNS 4534

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:47:06 GMT

Apple announced a flurry of new products including their much anticipated “Vision Pro” AR/VR headset at this year’s WWDC 2023. We share impressions and analysis of the new headset and whether it's worth the $3499 price tag.

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

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Video Hasn't Killed The Pinball Star - DTNS 4533

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:00:27 GMT

Bloomberg’s sources say Amazon is in talks with Verizon, T-Mobile, and Dish about offering discounted cell service at around $10 a month, or possibly even free service to Prime subscribers. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reports that between 10% and 15% of new iPhone buyers in the US come from Android. Is this a problem for Android? And pinball is making a comeback. What’s behind the resurgence?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe.

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There's No Moore's Law for Autonomous Cars - DTNS 4532

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:45:23 GMT

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on Instagram that a Quest 3 VR headset will come out this autumn. A 128 GB version will cost $499.99. BeReal is testing a chat feature available to users in Ireland called RealChat. It lets users send messages, images, and reactions to friends in private whenever they want. Timothy B. Lee of Ars Technica recently published a post arguing that this “death of self-driving cars” is itself greatly exaggerated.

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

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Cooking Up Language Learning - DTNS 4531

Wed, 31 May 2023 20:45:57 GMT

Twitter plans on expanding its Community Notes feature where volunteer contributors can add context to posts in order to combat misinformation. If the notes are voted as helpful, they show up for all Twitter users. Language learning app Memrise is launching a Discord integration for its Membot and website. At Computex, Nvidia showed off the ability to talk in natural language to NPCs via its Avatar Cloud Engine, or ACE for Games. Is it something game devs will be looking into or is it just a fancy tech demo?

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

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Teacher, What Do You Meme? - DTNS 4530

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:47:48 GMT

We check out the latest announcements from the COMPUTEX trade show in Taipei, Taiwan including Nvidia’s trillion dollar valuation. TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling highlighted a new edtech startup called Antimatter that’s trying to turn this on its head by turning memes into learning tools. And could AI herald the extinction of the human race? Some AI researchers believe so. But what do we think?

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Nvidia Demos Talking to NPCs with Natural Language - DTH

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:16:39 GMT

Nvidia demoed its ACE for Games tech to let gamers talk to NPCs with natural language, JioCinema sets a concurrent streaming record, and Mark Gurman gets an early hands on with Meta's Quest 3 headset.

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Digital Twins Inform Digital Models - DTNS 4529

Fri, 26 May 2023 20:45:46 GMT

Rob DeMillo – Chief Technology Officer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is here to explain the nuances of digital twins and how they relate to digital models and what's important from a developers point of view. YouTube TV may have the rights to show NFL Sunday Ticket to home users in the US, but if you go to a bar, the games will still come from DirecTV. We explain the licensing rules around this deal.

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

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Keeping the “Human” in HR – DTNS 4528

Thu, 25 May 2023 20:48:56 GMT

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, issued new guidance on a company’s responsibility to ensure algorithmically driven HR tools don’t deliver results that violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. We explain what it all means and its impact. EC for the internal market, Thierry Breton, said it will work with Alphabet to develop voluntary regulations for AI. Sony announced a game streaming handheld, called Project Q. What does it do and what’s the strategy behind it?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Megan Morrone, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Dial Up Still Exists - DTNS 4527

Wed, 24 May 2023 20:44:26 GMT

We pour over Sony PlayStation’s pre-summer announcements, checkout all the new features in Microsoft’s PowerToy release including running up to four PCs with just a single keyboard and mouse, and we go over the latest news tidbits from Microsoft’s Build event.

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

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Microsoft Builds a Copilot - DTNS 4526

Tue, 23 May 2023 20:41:09 GMT

Microsoft’s annual Build conference starts today and the Redmond company has announced a number of AI chatbot integrations with Windows and Bing. Plus Waymo announced a multi-year partnership with Uber.

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

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The Standard Contract is Not Enough - DTNS 4525

Mon, 22 May 2023 20:44:55 GMT

The EU fines Meta a record €1.2B for sending European user data to the US in violation of GDPR. What now for Meta? The Cyberspace Administration of China has warned critical infrastructure operators against buying components from the memory chip maker Micron, citing “relatively serious” cybersecurity risks in its products. And Instagram is planning on releasing a text-based Twitter competitor, codenamed P92 or Barcelona that could arrive as early as June as a separate app.

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

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TikTok Table Talk - DTNS 4524

Fri, 19 May 2023 20:47:36 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple restricted some of its employees from using generative models at work over concerns about leaks. Barclay’s financial strategists highlighted streaming services were a new source of pressure on the Japanese Yen. Grub Street’s Ezra Marcus has a story called “Cheesier, Saucier, and Drowning in Caviar How TikTok took over the menu.” Is TikTok changing the way restaurants approach presentation?

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

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VR Right Under Our Noses - DTNS 4523

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:48:44 GMT

Smell-o-vision makes a return, this time in VR? And the SCOTUS issues its ruling on two cases that could affect Section 230. We go over the rulings and what it means. And we discuss the startup Sightful that’s announced the Spacetop device, described as an “augmented reality laptop” which uses AR glasses in place of a real screen.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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One Uber to Move Them All - DTNS 4522

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:48:25 GMT

Allison shares her thoughts on Tesla’s latest “full self-driving beta 11”. Amazon announced new Echo devices. And we explore all the product announcements from this year’s Uber GO-GET event.

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

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Stop treating AI like it's human - DTNS 4521

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:44:13 GMT

We take a look at the new accessibility features Apple previewed today including Personal Voice and Assistive Access. Vancouver based “Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporate” announced a bipedal robot called “Phoenix”. And Neil Saunders a senior lecturer in maths at the University of Greenwich has written a piece on The Conversation saying people need to stop anthropomorphizing AI and stop treating it like it’s human.

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

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Meet 1-900-Chatbot - DTNS 4520

Mon, 15 May 2023 20:43:55 GMT

Pluto TV co-founder Ilya Pozin announced a new TV startup called Telly where they’re giving away 500,000 TVs for free. Each set contains an always-on secondary 9-inch screen beneath its soundbar, which shows a variety of widgets and ads. The Wall Street Journal’s Kate King has a story called “Online-Only Startups Adopt a Bold New Strategy: Opening Actual Shops”. Is the future of online retail in its past? Caryn Marjorie has launched a chatbot version of herself where fans can talk to it for $1 a minute.

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

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Linda Yaccarino, The Xpert - DTNS 4519

Fri, 12 May 2023 20:50:57 GMT

Would you pay more for a generative AI chatbot that could process more user input at time? We discuss how Google’s open-source AI tool allowed a gamer to play the Dreamcast game Rez using only his face. And Twitter’s Elon Musk has chosen NBCUniversal’s head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino to head the social media platform.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The ASUS ROG Ally is Whelming - DTNS 4518

Thu, 11 May 2023 20:53:23 GMT

Is Disney Plus in subscriber free fall? What’s Fairphone’s latest repairable tech for consumers? And is the ROG Ally worth the hype or is it just another minor step in mobile gaming?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe.

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Google Is Bringing You Into The Fold - DTNS 4517

Wed, 10 May 2023 20:43:48 GMT

Anthropic announces “Constitutional AI” to help train artificial intelligence without the need for human-intensive training, and Google takes the stage to announce new tools, APIs, and LLM innovations.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Amos, Joe.

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Human, This is a Wendy's - DTNS 4516

Tue, 09 May 2023 20:52:16 GMT

What is spatial audio and is worth upgrading your entertainment audio setup for it? Plus Amazon launched “Amazon Anywhere”. A service that could let you buy physical goods from within AR, VR and video games. And Ohio State University about an algorithm that can use the signals from multiple low-earth orbit satellites to determine location.

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

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Streaming Causing Screaming - DTNS 4515

Mon, 08 May 2023 20:46:22 GMT

Even as generative AI tools like ChatGPT become normalized the various security, ethical and moral issues surrounding them still grab headlines. IMGUR announced April 19th that it has new terms of service coming into effect May 15th, and it will then remove all “nudity, pornography, & sexually explicit content” from its platform. And Fast Company’s Jesus Diaz posted a story called “From Netflix to HBO, the terrible design of streaming is ruining TV”.

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

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Does Apple Need an AI Strategy - DTNS 4514

Fri, 05 May 2023 20:50:12 GMT

We go through Apple’s quarterly earnings report and analyze what Tim Cook had to say about the company's operations during an interview with CNBC. French developer Vignesh Tarar has created a search tool that will index your pick of websites to create a custom search engine at usegrasp.com. We share our expectations of what will be announced and shown at next week’s Google I/O conference.

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

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Discord Ditching Digits - DTNS 4513

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:48:04 GMT

Discord is changing how it assigns user names and everybody will have to get a new one. Scientists can’t replicate what you see by scanning your brain. But they’re a step closer to being able to help send impulses to the brain that can replicate visual stimulus. And we dive into Shopify’s Q1 earnings.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Are We Comfortably Numb With Data Breaches? - DTNS 4512

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:47:28 GMT

We look at a new LLM training technique called semantic decoder where data from scans of a person’s brain activity are fed into the model. As T-Mobile suffers another data breach involving hundreds of customer’s information including social security numbers, pin codes and address we ask why isn’t T-Mobile’s reputation taking a long lasting hit? And Google accounts now support passkeys to replace password and 2FA logins.

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

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What the Heck Is BlueSky? - DTNS 4511

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:45:59 GMT

We learn about Rediet Abebe, a key black innovator in AI development. Samsung bans generative AI tools like ChatGPT after employees load sensitive data into a prompt. Multiple companies have joined together to propose an industry standard to the IETF for “unauthorized tracking alerts” for Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s Air Tags or Tile’s Trackers. And we go through things you should know about BlueSky.

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

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Ask Your Doctor if ChatGPT is Right for You - DTNS 4510

Mon, 01 May 2023 20:43:30 GMT

Geoffrey Hinton, 2018 Turing Award winner for his foundational work in AI, recently left Google so he could speak freely about the dangers of AI without negatively impacting Google whom he believes has acted responsibly in its AI roll-out. Is juice jacking a real threat to users of up to date smartphones? And JAMA has a story about the comparison between real physicians and ChatGPT answering patient questions.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Don't Fall For The Cozy Bear Honey Pot - DTNS 4509

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:22:15 GMT

We get a RSA Conference wrap-up from David Spark, ask why there's no standardized threat actor naming convention, and Reddit began testing persistent chat channels with 25 volunteer subreddits.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe

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Voltage Irregularities – DTNS 4508

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:43:00 GMT

How has cloud computing, data centers and generative AI increased the demand for fossil fuel energy instead of reducing it? Chicago’s Human Computer Integration Lab demonstrated a way to give you haptic feedback in VR without anything on the front of your hand. IDC reports that smart phone sales fell 1.6% on the year. That’s the 7th straight quarter that smartphones sales have fallen year over year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Amos

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AI Sentient Fear is All in Your Head - DTNS 4507

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:48:14 GMT

We further explore the fear people have over generative AI tools by taking a look at what AI firms are doing to stoke those fears. While Netflix saw growth in its North American subscriptions for its service the number abroad has dropped. Is it temporary or signs of a more concerning problem? And Microsoft still hopes it can convince the UK Competition and Markets Authority to allow the company to acquire Blizzard Activision.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Amos

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Social Media Wears Me Out - DTNS 4506

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:45:01 GMT

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said the company will stop making the Chevy Bolt EVs with Michigan plants that makes them converting to making electric trucks by 2024. AT&T helps complete the first successful test mobile phone call from Texas to Japan, via an AST SpaceMobile BlueWalker 3 satellite. And does Social Media tires you out and makes you more likely to buy unnecessary things?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Amos

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Gamers Get Old Too - DTNS 4505

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:25:12 GMT

Canadian musician Grimes Tweeted she would split 50% royalties on any successful AI generated song that used her voice. Is this a sign musicians see generative AI differently that their labels? How is BeReal responding to waning interest in the platform? And with AARP statistics reporting at least 45% of people over the age of 50 still regularly play video games we ask if older gamers are being overlooked?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Brian Ibbott, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos

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Lucky is Bad Security Advice - DTNS 4504

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:51:27 GMT

Humane, a startup founded by two ex-Apple employees, demoed a wearable personal assistant device that doesn’t need to pair with a smartphone. Proton, the Swiss company that created a secure private mail service called Proton Mail has announced a beta of password managers service called Proton Pass. And how are the costs of generative AI stacking for companies developing the technology?

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

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Deep Mind Now Has Brains! - DTNS 4503

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:47:53 GMT

We have an excerpt from “A Word with Tom Merritt” where Tom talks with cyber-ethnography researcher and writer, Ruby Justice Thélot, about how people evaluate the veracity or truthfulness of information they find on the internet. And we share internal misgivings from inside Google about the issues with its ChatGPT competitor Bard and its not ready for primetime functionality.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Megan Morrone, Ruby Justice Thélot, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Call Of AI: Garden Warfare - DTNS 4502

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:42:15 GMT

Canadian startup Precision AI has developed an AI crop-spraying drone that can reduce herbicide use by up to 90%. And we look at the big stories coming out of Netflix’s earnings report Tuesday including subscriber growth, password sharing crackdown, and technical issues that stopped the live streaming of Love Is Blind.

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

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There's No Place Like Mastodon - DTNS 4501

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:41:11 GMT

How does the decentralized nature of Mastodon make the social media experience different from other social media platforms and what kind of expectations should people have? Amazon Prime Video now has a “Dialogue Boost” in select shows in English. And Nvidia is reaping the rewards of its push towards AI GPGPU designs. Is this a space ripe for a competing player?

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

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Is Google in Panic Mode? - DTNS 4500

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:43:34 GMT

Netflix delayed then canned its live stream for the cast reunion of Love is Blind after running into technical faults. Does this bold ill for Netflix live streaming plans? The New York Times’ reports sources say that Samsung began considering replacing its default Galaxy phone and tablet search engine with Bing back in March. Is this a threat to Google’s mobile strategy? German artist Boris Eldagsen recently caused a ruckus after winning the creative category at the Sony World Photography Awards which he confirmed the piece was a “co-creation” of his image using AI.

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

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BeReal More Like BeInteresting - DTNS 4499

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:46:46 GMT

Conversations around ChatGPT always seem to involve job loss. But Jeff Dwoskin proves that’s always true as he shares how he uses the AI tool to simplify his podcast production process. We examine the state of social media platform BeReal. And Spotify is closing down its Wordle like game Heardle.

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

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PC Part Prices and 4K Gaming - DTNS 4498

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:55:42 GMT

Is Nvidia's RTX 4070 worth buying? The latest news on Windows 11 including possible integration with Hololens 2. And Amazon Web Services announced new services targeted at corporate customers wanting to run their own generative AI models.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos

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Just... Max - DTNS 4497

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:46:04 GMT

Warner Media has changed the name of its HBO Max service to just “Max” with details on news and sports on the service to be announced in a few months time. Game developers in China are using generative AI to create background landscapes more easily. And Stanford University scientists create a Sims-like virtual world RPG with the player characters controlled by the ChatGPT API.

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

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So the Answer is, More Lasers? - DTNS 4496

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:42:36 GMT

Why is the FTC looking into online review hijacking? The FBI’s Denver field office warns against using public phone charging stations. We look at the best VPN providers. And how do lasers combine with spectrometers to help identify microbes.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Substack Saga Sadness - DTNS 4495

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:41:23 GMT

TSMC will see a 15% drop in revenue as new PC sales slump. Do smartwatches need to have apps to be successful products? And breakdown the spat between Twitter and Substack.

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

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Me and My Digital Twin - DTNS 4494

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:47:58 GMT

Tim Stevens to explain what alternative fuels are and how they might be alternative technology to EVs. Cornell Ph.D. student Ruidong Zhang developed sonar glasses to read a person’s face. What are digital twins and how can they be used to help save your life?

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

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You Can Log In, But Never Log Out - DTNS 4493

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:47:33 GMT

A mayor in Australia is asking for OpenAI to correct false information being given about him by ChatGPT. Multiple US states are passing their own data privacy laws. Will these patchwork of laws actually do anything to help people or just add to a confusion of legal rights and liabilities? And why does it seem that logging off websites is more and more of an impossibility these days?

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

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Nintendo is Nintendo for a Reason - DTNS 4492

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:43:29 GMT

Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming’s sources say Sony began development on a new PlayStation Handheld codenamed the Q Lite. Is Sony planning a new handheld and is it a strategy that will work better than the Vita? Is Meta’s release of research into computer vision segmentation a play for a future use as an ad delivery model? And Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto signals the company is pulling its Mario franchise away from mobile. Does the company’s existing vision still work in a multi-platform market?

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

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Who Has 5 Million Files? - DTNS 4491

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:47:58 GMT

Microsoft announced a Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock for $299.99 that can support other devices besides the Surface via USB-C. As Spotify cuts their live offering Tidal does the opposite and expands its live music offering. And Google is walking back its decision to put a cap on the number of files a subscriber can have on Google Drive regardless of available space on the account.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Figure Out AI or Fall in the Gap - DTNS 4490

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:53:51 GMT

We take a detailed look at Alan Emtage “inventor of the search engine” with Nica Montford. We breakdown GQ’s recent interview with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to draw out what the company’s intentions with AR/VR technology might be. And we explore the predicted impact that AI tools will have on the workplace.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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E3?, No, E0 - DTNS 4489

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:51:03 GMT

Professor Maryanne Garry from the University of Waikato in New Zealand is here to give us a psychological analysis of Large Language Models like ChatGPT. E3 is officially canceled for 2023. What’s behind its cancellation and will the event survive this latest setback?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Professor Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Now I Know What You're Thinking, AI Generated Articles? - DTNS 4488

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:52:19 GMT

BuzzFeed is using AI for full articles, not just quizzes. Microsoft is experimenting ways to monetize Bing chatbot service. How can alternate web browser developers compete on the Apple App Store if they’re all required to use the same WebKit engine?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Woolly Meatballs Are Not for Dinner (Yet) - DTNS 4487

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:46:01 GMT

Is ByteDance’s Lemon8 a template for a way forward for the company if TikTok is banned in the US? After Ubisoft announced it wouldn’t be attending this year’s E3 and with Sega and Tencent also being no shows, does the tradeshow still have a future? The Future of Life Institute published an open letter asking for a pause in training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.

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

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Take the Tik Tok Ban or No Ban Challenge! - DTNS 4486

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:46:01 GMT

Generative AI is disrupting the professions of writers, artists, coders and now audiobook narrators. We explore this with tech journalist Erin Carson. Plus we take a look at the “RESTRICT Act'' from Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and John Thune of South Dakota. The latest bill designed to curb TikTok in the US. And we explain what’s happening with verified Twitter accounts after Elon Musk’s tweet on Monday.

Starring Tom Merritt, Erin Carson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blair Brings The Bats - DTNS 4485

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:49:13 GMT

Bioengineers at the University of Hiroshima have created a mathematical model of a bat’s echolocation that could be used to develop new active sensing systems. Why has Microsoft informed at least two customers that it will terminate their license to use the Bing search index if they use it to train AI tools? And will software coders be the biggest victims of large scale AI enhanced dev tool adoption?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Blair Bazdarich, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Tinkers Gonna Tinker - DTNS 4484

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:50:14 GMT

Modular laptop maker Framework is bringing an expansion featuring PCI-Express interface for the module for a GPU or dual SSDs. OpenAI has launched an alpha for plugins for ChatGPT allowing developers to expand the chatbot’s training data by allowing it access to third-party sources, including the web. And would you let a Anime woman in a videogame do your real-life taxes?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Uncomplicate Cancellation - DTNS 4483

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:55:12 GMT

The Game Developers Conference is happening all this week. Trisha Hershberger is here with the biggest announcement from the event. Plus a spate of YouTubers have had their accounts hacked and taken over by third party actors. Is there something more that Google could do to enhance YouTube account security? And the US Federal Trade Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a new Click to Cancel rule, which would require businesses to make subscription canceling simpler for consumers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Video Games That Write Themselves – DTNS 4482

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:00:27 GMT

TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, will appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday to answer questions regarding the service’s data security. What can we expect to hear about from Chew? Plus Ubisoft announced it’s using a tool called Ghostwriter to help its developers write game dialogue.

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

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Amazon Shutters DP Reviews - DTNS 4481

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:52:56 GMT

Amazon is shuttering DPReview.com. A premiere site for digital camera reviews for over twenty years. What does it say about the digital camera market? Plus Oppo announced its new flagship phone, the Find X6 Pro. And Microsoft announced it began rolling out its Bing Image Creator to Bing preview testers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Qualcomm Beat Apple to the Automotive Punch - DTNS 4480

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:52:46 GMT

Will Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis dominate the core component that makes up a connected EV’s digital system? A New York Federal court will hear arguments in a lawsuit over the Archive.org’s Open Library program and copyright holders of material used in the program. Will the judgment impact other digital libraries in the future? And Netflix plans to release 40 more games this year, will add Monument Valley in 2024.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Micron Managing - DTNS 4479

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:49:03 GMT

The US Federal Communications Commission finalized new rules that will reduce spam calls. The Metaverse may be getting a Second Life. And relieving the chip shortage will take more than just the US Congress providing monetary incentives to establish manufacturing in the country.

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

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Clippy suddenly got WAAAAAY smarter- DTNS 4478

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:45:31 GMT

OpenAI isn’t as capable as you may have feared but is probably smarter than you’re comfortable with. TikTok’s uphill battle against US regulators just got a little steeper with other countries sharing similar concerns and restrictions. And Microsoft outlined its use case for AI in Office during its Reinventing Productivity event.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.

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Bally's Bankruptcy Banishes Blackouts? - DTNS 4477

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:46:58 GMT

OpenAI’s announcement of GPT-4 has created a stir as company’s announce their integration of the AI tool into their services. Drone delivery service Zipline unveiled its latest delivery platform that’s faster and more precise. Bally Sports net TV channels filed for bankruptcy Tuesday. How will this impact the OTT sports viewing?

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

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GPT4 - What's Better? - DTNS 4476

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:44:15 GMT

Disney is asking a federal court to issue Digital Millennium Copyright Act subpoenas to Reddit and Google in order to identify the individuals responsible for leaking dialogue from the “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” before the movie’s release. Google announces more AI features in Docs and Gmail, and launched API access for its Large Language Model. And how will Amazon’s Project Kuiper compete against Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite to cell phone service.

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

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Silicon Valley's Blank - DTNS 4475

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:45:04 GMT

With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last Friday and Signature Bank today, what has regulators concerned about banks with over-exposure to assets in certain tech sectors? The image results from Samsung’s 100x “Space Zoom” feature on its smartphones is accused of being “fake”.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Molly Wood, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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SVB: The Silicon Valley Bust - DTNS 4474

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:50:30 GMT

We explain the usefulness of hardware key authentication devices and why you should be using them. What does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank mean for the broader health of the tech industry? And what does Meta’s plan for a “standalone decentralized social network” mean?

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

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Classical Music Stands Alone- DTNS 4473

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:52:45 GMT

Apple is releasing a standalone Apple Music Classical app for iPhone that will offer access to more than 5 million classical music tracks. Alphabet’s drone-delivery company, Wing, has a new system where drones can pick up and deliver assignments without having to return to a home base. And it's 2023 why are floppy disks still being used?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Has DuckDuckGo Quacked the AI Code? - DTNS 4472

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:45:11 GMT

DuckDuckGo is Bringing AI to its search tool but will use a different approach than the one used by Bing. In a Conversation post Associate Professor, Barbara Ribeiro, argues AI will increase the amount of work people will need to do, not reduce it. And the indie mini-game console, the Playdate, is going up in price.

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

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Mastodon and On and On and On - DTNS 4471

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:46:26 GMT

Mastodon instance enough of a draw to add subscribers? Is David Pierce from The Verge right when he states that streaming boxes have failed in their mission in their original promise of being the central hub for home entertainment? And we dig through Counterpoint’s latest list of best selling phones of 2022.

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

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Nanobots: Medication in Disguise - DTNS 4470

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:44:33 GMT

In a world where generative AI and machine learning chatbots occupy centerstage is there still a place and market for more intelligent voice assistants? Dubbing videos on social media from one language to another is big business. Can YouTube compete? Antibiotic resistant bacterial infections are on the rise. Is the solution molecule sized nanobots?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Antarc-Tech - DTNS 4469

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:52:27 GMT

If you’re planning a trip to ends of the earth what should you keep in mind if you’re planning to bring your personal tech with you? With the increase in the number of satellites around the earth issues of radio interference are a growing problem. What are solutions that astronomers are looking to help mitigate the issue? And will a EU law passed last year finally force Apple to open up iMessage?

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

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Some EV Drivers Have Rage Anxiety - DTNS 4468

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:43:41 GMT

Microsoft adds a three way toggle switch to control the tone of Bing chatbot response. Apple blocks the update of a ChatGPT powered email app over concerns that the app might be age inappropriate. And we talk about how EV infrastructure and EV range influence the adoption of EVs.

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

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Meta's Roadmap is a Mixed Reality - DTNS 4467

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:54:34 GMT

Meta shares its 4 year AR/VR hardware roadmap. What does it say and more importantly what can consumers expect in the near future? And the Volkswagen Group is planning to launch an app store for the infotainment system in upcoming car models. We discuss what might be behind the move and will this help or confuse consumers?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Managing Password Managers - DTNS 4466

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:48:00 GMT

Rod Simmons for the SMRPodcast is here to share his advice on password managers; are they still worth using, how should a secure password manager operate and recommendations. Microsoft releases PhoneLink for iOS and expands PC Game Pass to more markets and updates for Windows 11. Plus will the UK’s proposed C-SAM legislation force encrypted service providers out of Britain?

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

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MWC: Cellphones Make a Higher Connection - DTNS 4465

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:47:39 GMT

Mobile World Congress 2023 starts today and we have all the big news from today’s show including new rollables from Lenovo and foldables from Honor, Samsung’s new chip for satellite phone, and new feature announcements from Google for Chrome, ChromeOS and Android.

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

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We See Your Satellites & Raise You Space Lasers - DTNS 4464

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:51:23 GMT

We explore the crucial role NASA mathematician, Melba Roy Mouton, had in supporting the US's first space missions. China looks to develop its own version of Starlink's satellite communication network. And when can we expect Apple's mixed reality headset to ship.

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

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Prompt and Circumstance - DTNS 4463

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:43:30 GMT

We analyze the US Copyright Office’s rationale for not copyrighting works created from the Midjourney text to image generator. Plus we examine Canada’s Bill C-18 that would enact legislation compelling big tech companies to pay news publishers for linking to their stories. And we discuss Towns, a protocol and a web-based chat app designed to facilitate self-owned, self-governed online communities from the person that brought us Meerkat.

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

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Sony is in the Corner With Their Arms Folded – DTNS 4462

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:02:26 GMT

We have the latest on Microsoft's allay concerns over its attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard by expanding its 10-year deal to publish Call of Duty franchise on other platforms. Google is rolling out a new radio feature on YouTube Music letting users select artists on their "stations". And Spotify launches a DJ feature in beta, that curates music with automatically generated spoken commentary about the tracks and artists powered by OpenAI. Plus we breakdown the latest on SCOTUS hearings on cases that could affect Section 230.

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

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An EV at Ludicrous Speed (But Without the Plaid) - DTNS 4461

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:45:13 GMT

We learn about Rimac, Croatia’s EV Supercar company, and their latest car, the Nevera. Scientists at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have come up with a way to inexpensively remove pollutants in water. And does Apple have an in-built competitive advantage with the Gen Z demographic?

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

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Let's All Find Out Together - DTNS 4460

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:46:55 GMT

Will Apple’s Major League Soccer deal workout for the tech company as the new season starts? Is Nest co-founder Matt Rogers new startup Mill the answer to household food waste? Plus how can people avoid being manipulated and used by authoritarians on social media?

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

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All About the Sony PSVR2 - DTNS 4459

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:52:06 GMT

We have a hands-on review of Sony’s next-gen VR offering the PSVR2 with The Verge’s Sean Hollister. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down from her role. And Tile announces new features to its trackers to stop stalkers from using the technology to follow people.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Sean Hollister, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Next Word With Wolfram – DTNS 4458

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:41:48 GMT

Stephen Wolfram’s , of Wolfram Alpha fame, explains in a recent post on his site explaining how ChatGPT works and why it gives the results it does. How did Elon Musk boost the profile of his posts on Twitter after a disappointing showing during the Super Bowl? And a roundup of the latest AI news.

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

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Wide Multiverse of Sports - DTNS 4457

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:45:37 GMT

Are AI assisted web search products still not ready for prime time? The NHL hopes to attract younger viewers by creating an animated version of real-life games they hope appeal to a generation hooked-on TikTok. Plus how Microsoft is responding to the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s concerns about its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Will A.I. Replace Podcasters? - DTNS 4456

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:41:12 GMT

Andrew Heaton explains how he used ChatGPT to create an episode of his The Political Orphanage podcast. And what do trademarks have to do with brain scans? Plus how the Supreme Court of the United States may fundamentally alter the way people interact online.

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

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New Year, New Gear - DTNS Weekend Edition

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:00:50 GMT

AI may be replacing your Fiver editor, Canon is finishing up its RF line-up, and all the new products we're excited about since the start of the year.

Show notes here.

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Video Game Subscription Roundtable - DTNS Special

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:00:33 GMT

We talk to Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, and Max Scoville about games as a subscription service. Does it work well, is it a legitimate alternative to buying games for serious gamers, how do the different services compare to each other, and will this be how we access games in the future?

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, Max Scoville

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Apple: Hire Different - DTNS 4455

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:47:23 GMT

How did Apple manage to avoid laying off staff while other big tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google let go thousands of employees? Cloudflare thinks it might have the solution to making Mastodon less complicated. And is 1Password’s goal of making its password manager secure by having a passkey only option really address the security issues?

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

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2024 Will Change Streaming TV Forever – DTNS 4454

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:51:19 GMT

We explore how Spotify’s new exclude playlist option might affect your music recommendations. Plus we explain a new DNA analysis tool that helps screen for a variety of illnesses in a single test. And with Disney+ posting losses how are the streaming companies reacting to a changing marketplace?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Is Game Pass Worth It? - DTNS 4453

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:46:19 GMT

their version of the ChatGPT Large Language Model. We explain the latest regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard Activision from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. And Scott details his experience with the Xbox Game Pass service.

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

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The A.I.'s Have It - DTNS 4452

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:47:17 GMT

Microsoft took the wraps of their new ChatGPT integrated with their Bing search engine. How does it work and is this the future of web search? Plus what’s the future of the Macintosh in Apple’s product plans?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Audiences Move Quicker Than Creators – DTNS 4451

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:44:02 GMT

We cover the latest iPhone and Mac Studio rumors from Mark Gurman. Examine how geopolitical tensions between India and China have influenced TikTok’s ability to work in India and what it says about similar moves in the US. And we explore the rise of the “de-influencer” on TikTok and if its a trend that might catch on.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Colorado, High in Fiber - DTNS 4450

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:50:32 GMT

Municipal broadband internet where the public controls and manages internet infrastructure and services is a controversial topic in the US. We examine how Colorado might provide an example of communities that can build out their own internet services. In light of workforce cuts is Microsoft still committed to the HoloLens 2? And how will Google leverage its AI efforts in light of the company’s recent earnings report.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ChatGPT is the Coca Cola of AI - DTNS 4449

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:48:29 GMT

ChatGPT is now reaching mainstream awareness. What types of startups and operations are building themselves around ChatGPT and is this a watershed point that marks the next era of consumer technology development? Plus why is AMD reducing shipments of its chips to vendors?

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

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Unpacking Samsung Galaxy Unpacked - DTNS 4448

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:47:04 GMT

We go over the highlights of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event including their new flagship phones. Plus we explain the updated changes in Netflix’s password sharing policy enforcement and the new features rolling out for premium Netflix subscribers.

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

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Cloning Dodos is for the Birds - DTNS 4447

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:50:20 GMT

Dr. Nicole Ackermans is here to give us an overview of her time with Haikubox bird song identifier. Plus we go over US moves to block further technology sales to Huawei. And Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger a new venture focused with Artifact, a personalized news feed that uses machine learning to serve you content and let you share it with others.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Have We Figured Out Ransomware? - DTNS 4446

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:33:49 GMT

Reported ransomware payments in 2022 dropped. Is this due to better security practices by companies, more aggressive law enforcement action or a combination of both? Plus AI text and image generation has grabbed most of the headlines but what about AI generated music? And the latest about Carl Pei’s Nothing phone.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Water Marking Words - DTNS 4445

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:47:20 GMT

We go over The Wall Street Journal’s analysis of Meta’s business. And scientists at University of Maryland have produced a method of watermarking ChatGPT’s output. Plus have scientists developed a tractor beam?

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

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You Can't Have Your 230 and Eat It Too - DTNS 4444

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:42:42 GMT

As the Supreme Court of the United States weighs in on the protections afforded by Section 230 to online platforms we review what Section 230 covers and what it was intended to do. Plus we explain how TikTok plans to maintain its operations in the United States and we go over the details of Meta’s move to reinstate former US President Donald Trump’s Facebook account.

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

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Stare Into My Eyes While I Read This - DTNS 4443

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:54:10 GMT

9to5’s reviewer noticed that the M2 MacBook Pro’s storage is slower than that in the M1 version it replaces. We breakdown all the big news from Xbox/Bethesda’s first Developer Direct event. And Nvidia Broadcast has a new update appropriately called “Eye Contact” that puts virtual eyes on video hosts so it always looks like they’re looking at the camera. Creepy?

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

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Does Amazon Keep You Prime With $5 Generics? - DTNS 4442

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:43:42 GMT

Can ChatGPT help you with your next job application? Is Amazon’s new generic prescription drug service really a deal? And what is LastPass’s parent company, GoTo, saying about a data breach late last year where customers’ encrypted backups were stolen.

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

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Super Mario AR World - DTNS 4441

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:48:38 GMT

Microsoft’s new OpenAI exclusive maybe isn’t so exclusive, podcasts are dead, long live podcasts, and Super Nintendo World is open. Lamar Wilson joined Tom in attendance for the Technical Rehearsal.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Amos, Joe.

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Bungle in the Twitter API Jungle - DTNS 4440

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:54:17 GMT

We go over Netflix’s earning reports and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO, how Google might attempt to meet the challenge of ChatGPT on its business, and explain the latest friction between Twitter and third-party apps developers.

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

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AI is Not an Author - DTNS 4439

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:57:12 GMT

Nature reports scientists disapprove of the use of ChatGPT on research papers as the article points to at least four research papers list ChatGPT as an author. Scientists have grown atom-thin materials on industrial silicon wafers leading to the possibility of even greater semiconductor efficiencies and higher performance. Instagram introduces “Quiet Mode”. A feature that silences notifications, auto-replies to DMs, and lets your contacts know you’re in “quiet Mode.”

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

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HomePod Hanging by a Thread - DTNS 4438

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:49:17 GMT

TikTok rolls out a ‘state-controlled media’ label that will identify accounts whose content is subject to state influence. Apple announces a second-gen HomePod speaker and Bloomberg Marc Gurman uncovers more details about Apple’s mix reality headset. Plus Mozilla has found a way to keep ad-blockers working within the controversial Manifest V3 or MV3, browser extensions standard.

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

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Welcome To Microsoft AI-zure - DTNS 4437

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:48:09 GMT

Apple reveals new M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and the Mac models that’ll go into, the UK passes an online safety bill that increases penalties for violation to include jail time, and Microsoft announced Monday that Azure OpenAI Service is available to businesses.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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EV-erything at CES! - DTNS 4436

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:52:28 GMT

CES 2023 was a major showcase for EVs. Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast is here with his favorites from this year’s show. Plus how conflict in Ukraine might spur the development and adoption of high-speed satellite based internet. And the US National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy raises concerns about the growing weight of EVs.

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

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Where Is The AI Byline? - DTNS 4435

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:57:23 GMT

We delve into the latest news regarding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the termination of the naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County for the sports arena used by the Miami Heat. Explore how CNET is using AI to write many of its articles under the “CNET Money Staff” label. And the POTUS pens an opinion on the threat of big tech poses on the broader society.

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

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Low Twitter Disinformation Effect - DTNS 4434

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:56:28 GMT

We explain what exactly caused the FAA to temporarily ground flights across the US. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is now available for Netflix subscribers on Mobile platforms. And we unpack a recently published study in Nature which concluded disinformation campaigns on Twitter in 2016 had little to no effect.

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

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All The TV News From CES - DTNS 4433

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:51:40 GMT

We explain all the latest TV tech trends from CES, DoNotPay’s Joshua Browder will test out an algorithmic system for defendants in a real-life court setting, and the number of states offering the option of digital license plates grows.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Digicams Are the New Cassette - DTNS 4432

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:46:29 GMT

We check in to see if people are still flocking to Mastodon from Twitter. Why are old digicams the latest retro trend with Gen Z? And we follow-up with Rich on his favorite technologies and products from this year’s CES.

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

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Powering Up CES - DTNS 4431

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:58:27 GMT

It’s Friday at CES 2023. We checkout the Archer e-VTOL, RAM’s EV pickup, Samsung’s Bespoke AI Oven, and smart home products from EcoFlow and Eve Systems.

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

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Such a CES Thing! – DTNS 4430

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:59:48 GMT

Today is CES 2023 official opening day. We detail Sony’s press event last night, examine all the latest Matter IoT announcements, and on the computing front we cover the latest announcements from AMD and Lenovo. Plus Rich tells us what caught his eye at this year’s show.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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The Weird is What Makes CES - DTNS 4429

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:04:21 GMT

It's Wednesday Jan 4th at CES 2023. We have all the big and fun announcements from LG, Roku, HP and others; including a new urine scanner, a haptic feedback glove for VR, an aroma player, some new beauty tech from L'Oréal.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Cherlynn Low, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Happy 10th Year of DTNS! - DTNS 4428

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:51:31 GMT

CES 2023 starts this week! We check out the big pre-show announcements from Nvidia and Samsung. Plus the on-going saga of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard continues on in the new year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Best of GDI 2022 - DTNS 4427

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 17:00:14 GMT

Happy New Year everyone! 2022 was filled with fun and fact-filled conversations both on DTNS and on Good Day Internet. So we challenged Joe to pick the best conversations we’ve had all year and put them together here for you to enjoy!

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Tech Predictions for 2023 – DTNS 4426

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:49 GMT

We share our prognostications on what we think the tech landscape of 2023 will look like.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Iyaz Akhtar, Will Smith, Roger Chang

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Tech Predictions for 2022 Results! – DTNS 4425

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:00:35 GMT

Welcome to the DTNS Holiday Week 2022 Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology back in December of 2021 and see how they actually turned out!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Shannon Morse, Stephanie Humphrey, Roger Chang

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TechTV Reminisce Episode – DTNS 4424

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:00:35 GMT

Welcome to our Holiday Reminisce Episode! On this special episode Sarah, Roger and Tom take a trip down memory lane sharing with you how we all met and the lives we lead working together at TechTV!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang,

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Listener Co-Host Episode 2022 – DTNS 4423

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:50 GMT

Welcome to our end of year Listener Co-Host Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our long-time supporters to appear alongside us on the show. We talk about our most controversial opinions on tech, should we increase taxes on industries that replace human workers with robots or automation, and where the heck happened to our future filled with flying cars and jetpacks?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tim Jahr, Anthony Marco, James Thatcher, Roger Chang

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Missing the Focus on Marketing - DTNS Weekend Edition

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:00:32 GMT

Are continual camera upgrades a good thing, is camera marketing broken, and what camera gear do you bring to big events?

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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LastPass Had One Job! - DTNS 4422

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:56:59 GMT

It’s our last LIVE show for the 2022 year and we’re doing a special Q&A episode. Watch as we answer questions submitted to us from our listeners.

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

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Google Calls A Code Red Over ChatGPT - DTNS 4421

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:48:45 GMT

As the future of Twitter’s remains clouded Mastodon is benefitting with new users including some big players like Mozilla. But is the distributed social media platform capable of being scaled up and managed effectively? Plus is the future of vertical farming at risk from higher energy prices. The New York Times reports that Google issued a Code red over the rise of ChatGPT. Google CEO Sundar Pichai directed teams in Google’s research, trust, and safety division to assist in developing AI prototypes and products.

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

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You Can't Spell 'NFL' Without Alphabet - DTNS 4420

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:45:51 GMT

a show with her daughter’s girl scout troop and has her removed because her firm is in a legal case with the venue. Problem with the technology or implementation of the technology? NFL Sunday Ticket is going to YouTube. Who’s the real winner here? And will sharing passwords be akin to pirating content in the eyes of UK law enforcement?

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

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Is the Golden Age of Streaming Over? - DTNS 4419

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:46:47 GMT

As Netflix begins tightening its purse strings and more selective about shows it funds, Paris Marx from “Insider” asks if the Golden Age of video streaming is coming to an end? Big Science is developing the next phase in text generators that’s cheaper to implement. And Lenovo makes an early start on CES announcements.

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

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NFL Long Game - DTNS 4418

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:52:11 GMT

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, posted a Twitter Poll asking people if he should step down. So what exactly is happening at the social media company? When will Apple release an M2 powered Mac Pro? And Apple and NFL have exited a deal for NFL Sunday Ticket. So what happens now?

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

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The Ins And Outs Of Digital Nomadery - DTNS 4417

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:50:58 GMT

Dreaming of working abroad while working online? Jennifer Briney from the Congressional Dish Podcast is here to share her advice on being a digital nomad. What’s up with Twitter banning journalists? And why are some street lights looking purple?

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

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Ad Supported TV on the Comeback - DTNS 4416

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:49:52 GMT

Embracer Group has acquired Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics. The company also owns the worldwide exclusive rights to elements of The Hobbit and Lord of the rings. We speculate what Embracer Group is up to. The latest Framework modular laptop, that lets you swap out components and ports like a desktop PC, has received positive reviews while Dell continues to tease with its modular laptop concept. The ad-supported tier of Netflix isn’t providing enough of an audience for advertisers. Is this a problem only for Netflix or are other ad-supporter streaming services experiencing this too?

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

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Building a New PC, What to Pick? - DTNS 4415

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:47:10 GMT

PC tester Will Smith is here to explain the upgrades in his latest PC build including what he chose for a GPU. Hybrid work has been touted as the normal. But is the hybrid work experience the same for everyone involved?

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

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Mr. Fusion Coming Soon - DTNS 4414

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:48:34 GMT

General AI is often presumed to be just around the corner. But is it really and what are we not understanding about what General AI is? And scientists at Lawrence Livermore Labs achieve fusion ignition. The first time a fusion reaction has been able to output more energy than it takes to sustain one.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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No One Reads the Terms of Service - DTNS 4413

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:57:22 GMT

K-Pop is a pop-music sensation. But are catchy beats and staged managed performers ripe for an AI makeover? Plus AI powered Chatbots have been used to impersonate notable figures from history like dead presidents, authors and celebrities. But what if you used it to talk to your younger self? And Lawmakers target incomprehensible EULA terms with the ‘TLDR’ bill.”

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

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What's Your Brand Loyalty? - DTNS 4412

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:59:35 GMT

Is space tourism just for the rich and friends of the rich? Or do high-profile and deep-pocketed tycoons hold the promise of space tourism for the masses? Amazon wants to kill the barcode and replace it with something called Multimodal Identification. And we go over Morning Consult’s Fastest Growing Brands of 2022 to see which Tech companies made the list.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Tech Formula for Music - DTNS 4411

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:47:26 GMT

Do constant alerts and notifications on your smartphone adversely affect your mental health and work productivity? Would you pay $950 for noise-canceling headphones with a mouth piece that also purifies the air you breathe in? And how is technology shaping the style and scope of popular music that is being created?

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

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Are Super Apps A Good Idea? - DTNS 4410

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:51:38 GMT

Having problems finding a gift for that one person because you don’t know what to get them? KTLA’s Rich DeMuro is here with a list of tech gifts sure to please the recipient. Plus Microsoft announces a deal with Nintendo and Valve to make Call of Duty available for the Switch and Steam for ten years. And The Information’s reports Microsoft wants to develop a new “super app” that would combine shopping, messaging, web search, games and news feeds.

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

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Jailbreak Your Car - DTNS 4409

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:52:47 GMT

What’s the problem with a subscription model to “unlock” features on a car you already own? And we examine the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. A bill that enables news organizations to collectively negotiate with online platforms for increased revenue share. Plus we hear back from listeners who work in the trucking business on our discussion yesterday about the near-term feasibility of autonomous trucking.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, John C. Dvorak, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Nice Looking Code, But Does It Work? - DTNS 4408

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:46:11 GMT

Two weeks ago we had a discussion with Andrea Jones-Rooy on how the problems that come about because we don’t fully understand how AI Models work. Today we have our follow-up on the same topic focusing on what we could and should do to mitigate the issues surrounding AI generated “answers”. As companies move forward with commercializing algorithmically-generated content, we can now see the initial crop of policy approaches on how to treat it. And how much longer do we need to wait for fully self-driving semi-trucks?

Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Children Are The Metaverse - DTNS 4407

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:55:44 GMT

The European Commission has ruled airlines can provide in-flight 5G technology on board planes. Kids are purportedly asking for virtual currencies instead of actual currencies as they spend increasingly more in online virtual economies. And why is smart home brand Eufy’s security cameras sending unencrypted images and streamed video to AWS servers when it sells itself as a data privacy minded alternative to Amazon’s offerings?

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

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Resetting AI Models and Our Expectations - DTNS 4406

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:49:43 GMT

We look at all the work still being done with OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language learning model including its spin-offs. And we compare streaming video to all the alternatives and share what could be the best options for you if you want to cut-the-cord and what you should expect.

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

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You Don't Need to Be Big, Like Twitter, to Survive - DTNS 4405

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:47:34 GMT

We check out the reviews for the Amazon Scribe and Sarah compares it to her experience with the Remarkable2. Plus Big Jim gives us the details on what’s keeping solar panels and other electronic goods from China delayed at US ports. And Elon’s recent moves at Twitter have people reconsidering their social media options.

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

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Gift Guide for a Smarter Home - DTNS 4404

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:47:06 GMT

Still searching for the perfect tech gift this Holiday season? Nicole Lee here with some smart home ideas perfect for anyone, even the less tech inclined. Plus Sony has launched a motion capture project called Mocopi, and Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify launch their 2022 recap so users can see who they listened to most this year.

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

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EV Vehicle Safety For First Responders - DTNS 4403

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:51:58 GMT

EVs are a growing presence on highways and streets. But how should emergency responders treat them when they’re involved in an accident? Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast shares his thoughts. And as the demand for EVs grows, their production is increasingly coming from non-traditional auto-manufacturing countries. Plus Mike Orcutt from the MIT Technology Review believes a sci-fi blockchain game could help create a metaverse that isn’t controlled by just one owner.

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

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Layoff, Rinse, Repeat - DTNS 4402

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:56:40 GMT

Recent tech layoffs have made big news in recent weeks. But what’s behind the layoff moves and what can workers expect to find as they look for new work? Plus GPU shipments fell 25.1% in Q3 compared to last year. What’s behind the drop? And Meta announced Cicero, an AI that they say can achieve human-level performance in the strategic board game Diplomacy.

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

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The Capital “T” Truth About Machine Learning – DTNS 4401

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:48:41 GMT

As AI gets more sophisticated the scientists who’ve developed them are at a loss on how they exactly work. We ask data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy to explain what’s going on and what it says about the limitations of AI.

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

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Make 3D TVs Cool Again - DTNS 4400

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:50:35 GMT

TV selection has never been better but how do you know you’re getting the best deal? Robert Heron is here with his picks for best Holiday shopping deals on TVs. Plus move over foldable LCD screens and make way for LG’s stretchable displays! And Wired’s Omar L. Gallaga wrote a story called “It’s Time to Make 3D TVs a Thing Again”. Is there a big enough demand for 3D TVs or is it an answer to a question no one asked?

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

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Patrick's Audio Gear Gift Guide - DTNS 4399

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:10:11 GMT

Still having trouble figuring out what to get that home theater/audio geek in your life for the Holidays? Patrick is here with his gift picks. We interview well-known video game accessibility consultant Steve Saylor on what goes into making video gaming accessible to those with disabilities. And what’s the latest on the going ons at Twitter.

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Making Voting Transparent - DTNS 4398

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:55:17 GMT

Pew Research Center released survey data on how teens use and perceive social media. The Verge has an article up about The Browser Company’s Arc browser and their productivity approach to browsing. And we delve into a story about University of Florida computer science professor Juan Gilbert who’s developing an unhackable electronic voting machine.

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

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Libraries Jump Into the Streams - DTNS 4397

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:48:56 GMT

Alphabet’s Mineral project has partnership with berry grower Driscoll to monitor the condition of its crops. Motherboard has a story on how local libraries are launching their own local streaming music services. And what's the latest on the state of chip supplies.

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

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Is Mastodon Right For You? - DTNS 4396

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:47:54 GMT

Shannon gives us the details on MediaTek’s latest flagship SoC. Mastodon, the open source software for people to self-host their own social networks, has garnered increased interest as people look to abandon Twitter. We explain how it works and what you need to do to use it. And as the EU investigates Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard eyes fall on the availability of Call of Duty on other platforms.

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

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Can You Roam for Work? - DTNS 4395

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:47:14 GMT

The Holiday Shopping season is here and Trisha Hershberger has gift ideas to fit any video gaming need and budget. And there’s a trend of folks using dating apps to make platonic relationships and it's giving rise to startups who specialize in connecting people for friendships. Plus Malaysia built a work from home paradise. How has it worked out so far and what can other destinations learn?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Film Renews and Digital Refreshes - DTNS Weekend Edition 3

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:45 GMT

Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM-System all release cameras, but where's Nikon? Film is finally growing for real this time. And what's a picture worth?

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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What Does FTX Mean? - DTNS 4394

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:54:03 GMT

Waymo passes another hurdle in California, Airly is monitoring the air we breathe, and what’s really happening with FTX and why does it matter?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Amos, Joe.

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New Graphics Cards? Wait and See - DTNS 4393

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:57:35 GMT

AMD’s RDNA 3 powered Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT hit the shelves next month. Are they worth waiting for and should you even consider them? Plus Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce or about 11,000 people. Is this a sign of a bigger issue at the social media giant? And Security researchers found evidence that several of Apple’s first-party apps seem to report data even with iPhone analytics turned off.

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

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TV vs Mobile, Video vs Shorts - DTNS 4392

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:54:41 GMT

Microsoft might be testing the idea of placing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu. YouTube Shorts– YouTube’s TikTok-like feature– had 1.5 billion users a month who watched 30 billion videos a month as of the beginning of the year according to YouTube product manager Todd Sherman in a Verge story. Is this the future for YouTube? And Wired posted a story “TikTok’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Its Algorithm—It’s Your Phone” by Leo Kim. Is he right? Is this smartphone medium really TikTok’s secret sauce?

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

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Air Fee & Fee - DTNS 4391

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:53:37 GMT

Apple has plans for Siri from making its activation phrase snappier to integrating it into third-party products. How plausible are the effects of cosmic radiation on our electronics and do we need to pay more attention to it? And Airbnb is planning to make its pricing more transparent to customers so they don’t suffer sticker-shock when they pay the bill.

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

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Just Don't Call Them NFTs - DTNS 4390

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:47:41 GMT

As demand for new chips slumps will the existing chip shortages turn into a chip glut? How did Reddit grow NFTs right as the broader market for NFTs dropped? And has the streaming service space reached saturation point?

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

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Connected Items Matter - DTNS 4389

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:51:37 GMT

We talk to Jeri Ellsworth about the kickstarted AR gaming system Tilt Five. Matter gains some steam as the companies formally announce their Matter smart home standard product roadmaps. And Rewind AI announces a software tool that keeps a searchable record of everything you do locally on any Apple Silicon powered Mac.

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

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Is There A Visual Search Trend? - DTNS 4388

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:51:05 GMT

Sony announces release dates, pricing and full feature set for the PSVR2. Plus Google just put a Lens button to the google.com homepage in the search bar. And we have all the news from Google’s AI event.

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

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How Do You Cut an EV? - DTNS 4387

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:42:11 GMT

We find out how Mercedes-Benz is developing new technologies and protocols to make EVs safer for passengers and first responders. Plus Amazon is opening its full Amazon Music Unlimited catalog in Shuffle Mode to all Prime subscribers at no additional cost. And YouTube announced “Primetime Channels”, a feature that lets viewers subscribe and watch content from over 30 services within the YouTube app.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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4 Second Warning, Now For Earthquakes! - DTNS 4386

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:44:47 GMT

How is climate change negatively impacting high-performance computing aka super computers and what can be done about it? Plus how did Android users get alerted to an earthquake before it happened? And now that Elon Musk is the owner of Twitter what are the changes that are being announced?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Venture Cowpitalism - DTNS 4385

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:09:19 GMT

We go over the week’s big tech earnings reports; with some doing well and others not so well. Will lab grown meat ever be a commercially viable competitor to traditional farm raised meat or plant-based meat alternatives? And how many licenses will creators need to get to fully use Adobe Creative Cloud?

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Musk Now Owns Twitter. Now What? - DTNS 4384

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:53:20 GMT

The process of transferring funds to buy Twitter by Elon Musk has begun. What will the company look like under Elon’s management? Disney is looking at integrating their theme parks with their Disney plus subscriber data to tailor a more personal experience. And when will drone delivery become a mainstream option?

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

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You Tweet It Best When You Tweet Nothing At All - DTNS 4383

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:54:01 GMT

Can playing video games help kids improve their memory and motor skills? What happened to the GPS over the Dallas-Fort Worth region on Oct 17th? And Twitter has noticed a decrease in heavy Twitter user activity since March of 2020.

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

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Google Watch, Now With Spider Sensing - DTNS 4382

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:54:02 GMT

Shannon shares her hands-on experience with Google's new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch. Shutterstock is partnering with Open AI to integrate DALL-E 2. Getty Images wary of the legal implications of selling AI generated images is going another route. With the release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1, Apple is revising the App Store guidelines.

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

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Windowed Chaos - DTNS 4381

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:47:40 GMT

YouTube rolls up design and pricing changes. Apple rolls out iPadOS 16.1 a week after introducing new iPads. And how is the US crackdown on the export of semiconductor technology affecting China?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The 4-1-1 On 3-2-1 Backups

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:31:46 GMT

Backing up your data is important. But doing it correctly is just as important. Pat tells us what we need to know about keeping our data safe from drive failure. Plus are we losing our interest in technology? And AI company Runway announced a product that will edit video based on written descriptions.

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

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Does It Matter If Smart Devices Are Secure? - DTNS 4379

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:51:02 GMT

The US NIST and the FTC are working on a basic set of security standards to create at-a-glance security labels, Uber launches a new advertising product called Journey Ads, and how large tech companies are using government regulation to their benefit in India.

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Netflix Ventures Into Cloudy Gaming Market - DTNS 4378

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:52:25 GMT

A partly redacted version of a Microsoft filing in the UK says it wants to build an Xbox mobile game store. What would that look like and is this part of its wider cloud gaming plans? Apple has a solution to the compatibility issue between the 10th generation iPad and 1st generation Apple Pencil. And with its reported increase in subscriptions is Netflix doing better than previous forecasts have suggested?

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

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Do I Need That Wi-Fi 6E Router? - DTNS 4377

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:47:28 GMT

Apple announces an updated iPad and iPad Pro. We explain the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E for users who don’t might not even have devices that can use the updated protocol. And will live-streamed shopping ever happen in the US?

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Dave Hamilton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Social Media Rests on Cute - DTNS 4376

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:57:54 GMT

How is social media increasing pressure on endangered species and negatively impacting conservation efforts and what can be done about it? Gas is the latest social media app to see increasing popularity on the Apple App Store. The twist? You have to be nice! And news sites are turning GDPR into an opportunity to sell subscriptions.

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

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Can You Spell Metaverse Without VR? - DTNS 4375

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:47:44 GMT

While Google gets heat for scrapping high-profile endeavors like Stadia, operations like Google Fiber are quietly bouncing back. The Information has new details on Apple’s alleged upcoming mixed-reality headset. And Wired’s Steven Levy asks if the Metaverse would work better without the VR.

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

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Mark's Metaverse, Open As In Microsoft - DTNS 4374

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:47:40 GMT

Google is building a video chat booth based on the company’s Starline holographic system announced last year at Google I/O. We analyze details from a Verge post about what Mark Zuckerberg thinks “open” means. And Microsoft decides to rebrand Office.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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All the Eye Candy Your 4090 Can Chew - DTNS 4373

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:48:56 GMT

We go over all the announcements from Microsoft’ Surface event. Roku announced eight new smart home devices. Lights, cameras, doorbells, and plugs that you can control from the Roku OS. And we share our value rating on Nvidia’s ginormous new RTX 4090 GPU.

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

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Excited About Wave Power - DTNS 4372

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:52:06 GMT

Meta announces updates to Metaverse including new features from partners like Microsoft. Plus a new Oculus headset! And Annalee Newitz is here to explain the Blue Economy and how scientists are harnessing ocean waves to generate emission free energy.

Starring Tom Merritt, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Robotics Terms of Service - DTNS 4371

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:55:57 GMT

TVs are constantly being updated with new features. What should be the minimum set of features your next TV should have before you make a purchase? And look out AI text to image generators! Stability AI, the folks behind the Stable Diffusion text-to-image generator, are backing Harmonai, a tool set that can generate clips of music by training on hundreds of hours of existing songs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Robert Heron, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Pixels & Chips - DTNS 4370

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:50:37 GMT

What’s exactly inside the recently passed CHIPS Act and which industries and companies will benefit from it? Plus Google announces its latest phones the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Are they worth upgrading if you already have a Pixel 6 or 6 Pro?

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

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3D Printing, Fast But Not Furious - DTNS 4369

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:48:17 GMT

Stanford University scientists work on producing a faster method of 3D printing objects. Plus Facebook is adding “show more” and “show less” buttons below posts in a user’s news feed while it works out how to maintain its user base and relevancy. And we fill you in on the latest news on Elon Musk’s bid to acquire Twitter.

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

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Too Many Key Masters, Not Enough Gate Keepers - DTNS 4368

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:46:18 GMT

Why did Twitter grant 4,000 plus employees elevated access privileges to user accounts and how does that compare to a competent IT security policy? Sensor Tower reports revenue from Apple’s App Store dipped 5% on the year in September and Google Play revenue fell 8% on the year. Is this simply due to inflation and COL issues and what does it mean for those services moving forward? The European Council approved the Digital Services Act. How will it impact users and service providers?

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

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How Does Machine Bias Work? - DTNS 4367

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:46:39 GMT

A New York law is forcing a rethink on bias in AI. What are the practical outcomes of this type of legislation and how do you remove bias in AI? Plus the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case about the liability of platforms from hosting objectionable content.

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

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Battery Grips Plus - DTNS Weekend Edition 2

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:00:16 GMT

Action cams heat up, cameras start sporting SSDs, and will we soon see a new 35mm point and shoot?

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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Is That Really What My Spleen Looks Like? - DTNS 4366

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:51:35 GMT

What is spectroscopic x-ray imaging and how is it being used in the medical field? We go over the latest Twitter vs Musk saga? And what should happen to a drone operator when it causes a power outage?

Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stadia Game Over - DTNS 4365

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:19:40 GMT

Google announces it will close the Stadia game streaming service Jan 2023. Meta introduced its new AI generation tool called Make-A-Video, letting users type in a description of a scene, with the system generating a short video matching that text.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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All Of Amazon's New Stuff - DTNS 4364

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:47:59 GMT

We sift through and analyze all of today’s product announcements from Amazon including a new version of the Kindle that you can write on called Scribe. Character.AI opened a public beta letting visitors create a chat bot based on any character they choose. And we look back at the origins of the humble electric button.

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

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Lies, Damn Lies, And Benchmarks - DTNS 4363

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:54:41 GMT

Intel has announced its 13th generation “Raptor Lake” of Core processors. How does it stack up against AMD’s recently announced Zen 4 based Ryzen 7000 series? And how do you prevent images you’ve taken and uploaded to the Internet from being used to train AI?

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

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He's More Machine Now, Than Man - DTNS 4362

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:53:35 GMT

We look at some of the ways boardgames are integrating apps and smartphones into their gameplay. Plus what are the implications of an artist who copyrighted their work that was created by an image generation AI? And can technology help iconic voices live forever?

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Chris Mancini, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Myth Factor Authentication - DTNS 4361

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:49:04 GMT

Two-Factor Authentication is a step above a simple password for account protection but it isn’t perfect. We dispel some common myths people hold about 2FA. France tries to curb the influence of Amazon on small booksellers in the country by forcing mandatory delivery fees. And is podcasting out of ideas?

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Big Thought Energy - DTNS 4360

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:58:25 GMT

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, developed a new virtual reality headset called the Pico 4. Can it compete with the incumbent players? A company called Seoul Robotics is developing an autonomous vehicle system that doesn’t put sensors in cars, but inside towers along roads and then broadcasts telemetry data to the car. Is it a viable alternative to the current approach? And we discuss the thesis of the Verge’s Russell Brandom from his article “How platforms turn boring.”

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

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Getty Doesn't Get AI - DTNS 4359

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:53:07 GMT

Google has begun rolling out “Results about you” a feature that lets you remove details about yourself from Google’s search results. The US NTSB has called for alcohol detection systems in cars to prevent impaired driving. Getty Images told The Verge it no longer lets users upload and sell illustrations generated using text-to-image services like DALL-E or Midjourney.

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

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Not All Brains Are Alike - DTNS 4358

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:48:56 GMT

Nvidia unveils its 4000 series of GPUs. Nvidia’s latest chip features improvements in ray-tracing speed and features, DLSS 3.0, and of course a much higher price point. We breakdown what Nvidia has unleashed and what it means for you. Plus we talk to Dr. Kiki Sanford about how brain-computer interfaces work. Plus OpenAI is now allowing AI art generator DALL-E to edit images with human faces, something that was banned due to fears of misuse.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Kiki Sanford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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BeReal Wants To BePaid - DTNS 4357

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:53:09 GMT

Instacart hopes to beat Amazon’s “Just Walk Out Tech” with a “Connected Store” experience that blends existing and new technologies to smooth the in-store shopping experience. Facebook rolls out a Reels API to share from 3rd party apps and BeReal begins monetizing its platform. And the company behind “Deep Nostalgia” tech used by the service MyGenealogy is launching Creative Reality Studio. A service that creates virtual human-like presenters complete with synthesized voice for presentations. Creepy!

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

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The New Ford Mustang is Unreal! - DTNS 4356

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:50:48 GMT

Ford’s 2024 gasoline powered Mustang is getting an EV influenced interior including a handbrake that looks suspiciously like a joystick. Why an incomplete Internet of Things “Matter” on launch is still good. And what is “Customers Ask Alexa” and should Alexa users embrace it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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It's Over for TikTok - DTNS 4355

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:48:36 GMT

IGN’s Max Scoville is here with details on this summer’s biggest video gaming announcements. We go through Backblaze’s 2022 Drive Stats Mid-year Review to see which did better in terms of longevity and reliability; SSDs or HDD. TikTok announced it will launch TikTok Now in the US, which sends a daily prompt at a random time that gives you three minutes to capture a photo or 10-second video using the front and rear cameras.

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

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What the Ethereum Merge Means - DTNS 4354

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:50:42 GMT

Sony gives journalists some hands-on time with their upcoming next-gen VR headset the PSVR2. A study reveals people are more willing to lie to others when using a laptop vs a smartphone. On September 15th at around 1 AM Eastern time, the Ethereum blockchain will experience “The Merge” where it will switch from proof of work to proof of stake. Why does it matter and will holders of Ethereum notice?

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

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On The Verge of Aggregateness - DTNS 4353

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:49:46 GMT

Twitter’s board votes to move forward with Elon Musk Twitter buyout deal. Why is the Apple Card loaded with a higher rate of defaults compared to other credit cards? And The Verge redesigns their site.

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

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Zoom Teams Slack Chat – DTNS 4352

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:57:44 GMT

Zoom is rebranding its communication suite to Zoom Teams Chat, Roku updates its offerings including the addition of a new cheaper wireless subwoofer, and Starbucks gets into NFTs with a blockchain based loyalty program called Starbucks Odyssey.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Doomscrolling Will Make You Ill - DTNS 4351

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 21:07:36 GMT

Why is Doomscrolling bad for your health and how do you stop it? Patreon lets go of their entire security team. And what’s the deal with United’s eVTOL flying taxi service, Eve?

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

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The Boy that Cried Power Outage - DTNS 4350

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:52:33 GMT

A KPMG survey shows that a majority of Americans see value in the Metaverse and that it will have a significant impact on their lives. Google rolls out new features right after Apple’s product announcements yesterday. And how a tweet in California might have prevented a statewide blackout.

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

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Danger! Danger! iPhone Users! - DTNS 4349

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:51:37 GMT

Apple Sept 2022 Event has announced new Apple Watches, AirPods and the iPhone 14. We break down all the new products and share our thoughts on what we think of them.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Terrance Gaines, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Taste is in The Bud of The Consumer - DTNS 4348

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:50:48 GMT

The European Union wants to make five years of security and three years of OS updates mandatory for all smartphones. A Finnish company works to create a food protein substitute made from fermentation. And why do phone makers insist on introducing new models every year?

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

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Uncanny Moon - DTNS Weekend Edition

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:00:33 GMT

Will you 3D print your next lens? Canon's bottoming out means things are looking up, and is Reddit better than NASA?

Featuring Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos.

Quick Hits:

https://petapixel.com/2022/08/23/dji-mavic-3-pilots-no-longer-need-to-pass-the-european-flight-exam/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1029705457/newlandcamera-the-rebirth-of-folding-land-cameras

https://petapixel.com/2022/08/08/panasonic-and-leica-to-launch-jointly-developed-mirrorless-camera/

https://www.diyphotography.net/googles-new-nerf-ai-has-learned-to-see-in-the-dark-better-than-any-camera-you-own/

https://www.dpreview.com/news/2107134223/fujifilm-confirms-x-summit-event-in-new-york-city-on-september-8

Top Stories:

https://www.dpreview.com/news/0028150648/this-3d-printed-163mm-f2-5-lens-was-made-for-around-15

https://www.popphoto.com/news/webb-jupiter-photos/

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/22/1118713393/astrophotographers-moon-reddit-image

http://www.dailytechheadlines.com/

Discussion Story:

https://fstoppers.com/gear/canon-says-camera-market-looking-shares-plan-dslrs-612598?utm_source=FS_RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=Main_RSS

Kicker:

https://gizmodo.com/canon-dslr-replica-transformers-optimus-prime-reflector-1849394318

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Do You Speak Dall-E? - DTNS 4347

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 20:53:49 GMT

The USBIF or USB Implementers Forum have introduced a point upgrade to USB4 called USB4 2.0. What does it offer and do you need new cables? We explain the meaning behind VTuber and why it might be the next big thing in user generated content. And learn how DALL-E has spawned a cottage industry of “professional” prompters who can tailor DALL-E prompts to get you the exact results from DALL-E AI image generation.

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

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The Edit Button is Here! - DTNS 4346

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:48:19 GMT

Twitter is testing an edit button. Will this feature find its way to all Twitter users in the near future? An artist submits a AI generated art as his own painting at the Colorado State Fair and wins. Backlash ensues. The US Commerce Department put in place new rules on August 26th, that require a license in order to export high end machine learning chips that meet or exceed a certain performance threshold, to Russia, Hong Kong or China.

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

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Book Publishing Knows No Bounds - DTNS 4345

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:51:49 GMT

Wil Harris the CEO of Unbound is here to explain how crowdfunded publishing works. Plus Japan’s digital minister works to dismiss laws requiring the government to submit data on floppy disks and CD-ROM. And we explain how SHŌ Club, San Francisco’s first NFT restaurant works.

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

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Twitter's Circles of Mystery - DTNS 4344

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:59:00 GMT

Twitter is rolling out the Circle, a “close friends” feature, to all users. We take a look at a new Chinese social media app Soul. And California’s legislature passes sweeping new regulations on the way sites operate for minors called California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, aka AB 2273.

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

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Is Apple's VR becoming Reality?- DTNS 4343

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:53:53 GMT

Can Meta make WhatsApp the Super App of India? Netflix builds out its gaming infrastructure with the addition of gamer handles. And we share the latest info on Apple’s mixed-reality headset.

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

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Chromebook On Your Face - DTNS 4342

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:01:13 GMT

Prices for high-end GPUs are dropping below MSRP!? Patrick Norton explains. And we breakdown Twilio’s recent data-breach.

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

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Does Amazon Care About Healthcare? - DTNS 4341

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:55:46 GMT

Why is Amazon shutting down Amazon Care but expanding into other medical businesses? What’s going into Sonos’s next-gen flagship speaker, the Optimo 2? And is the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act the right tool to assuage concerns over large tech companies not paying their fair share for news search results?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Alexa, This Isn't Any Easier - DTNS 4340

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:53:30 GMT

Will gamers warm to Amazon’s Alexa Game Control; an interface which lets gamers use voice commands to perform in-game actions? Can a UCLA developed smart camera that captures only images you tell it capture in the device be key privacy technology in the future? And we take a look at the latest product announcements from Fitbit.

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

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You Have the Right to Charge EVs - DTNS 4339

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:45:37 GMT

Chris Ashley loves his Ford F-150 Lightning and to make sure it’s topped up and ready to go he needed to install a charger at his home. But how do you do that when you don’t have a garage or driveway? Plus is Google’s CSAM policy too restrictive?

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

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Grow Plants With a Click - DTNS 4338

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:11:21 GMT

Click & Grow wants to help you grow your own produce, indoors. Zencastr announced some significant new features to let users record and edit 4K video, distribute their shows and monetize them. And MoviePass is still around. What’s the latest from this movie subscription service?

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

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Bad UX or Bad Intentions, TikTok? - DTNS 4337

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:52:48 GMT

We take a closer look at two zero-day vulnerabilities on the iOS that Apple recently patched, delve into the urban legend of Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation” crashing laptop hard drives, and how well can the TikTok app track you?

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

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Let's Get Physical... Buttons - DTNS 4336

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:58:07 GMT

We explore the timeline of Apple Pay and judge its success. A Swedish car magazine has published the results of a touchscreen vs physical button test. And Nielsen numbers show that streaming video is overtaking traditional broadcast TV in viewership.

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

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FaceTok – DTNS 4335

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:58:33 GMT

The UK’s Office of Communications reports, young adults spend more time watching TikTok than broadcast television. We examine how well Netflix’s gaming push is working out, and we check out the story of Nathan Copeland who has spent the past 7 plus years with a brain computer interface, the longest on record.

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

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Nothing Runs DOOM Like a Deere - DTNS 4334

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:19:38 GMT

Shannon Morse is here to give us a round-up of the big news from last week’s DEFCON event in Las Vegas. Spotify is testing audio reactions feature in Vietnam. And will a further glut of chips lead to lower prices for things like GPUs?

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

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Apple Ads It Up - DTNS 4333

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:54:24 GMT

How do streaming services plan on dealing with viewers who subscribe, watch and then cancel after they binge watch what they want? What is Apple’s plan for Ad expansion? And TikTok now offers a basic AI image generator built into the app.

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

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Selecting Solar - DTNS Experiment Week

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:00:50 GMT

Solar enthusiast Brian Hoffman walks solar-curious Amos through the process, predicaments, and benefits of choosing solar, arming you with the right questions to ask when you decide solar is right for you.

Starring Brian Hoffman and Anthony Lemos

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The State of Streaming 2022 - DTNS Experiment Week

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:00:43 GMT

DTNS Moderator Willie Scott covers the biggest news in streaming and some of the gear new streamers should check out when considering what to buy.

Starring Willie Scott

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DTNS Reactions: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – DTNS Experiment Week

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Robb and Rod share their thoughts on this morning's Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. The company announced the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro featuring 24-bit wireless audio.

Starring Robb Dunewood and Rod Simmons

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An Extra Addition: Tik-Tok and YouTube - DTNS Experiment Week

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:24 GMT

Charlotte Henry interviews author and journalist Chris Stokel-Walker about the power of YouTube and TikTok, and what comes next for the platforms.

Starring Charlotte Henry

The Addition - https://theaddition.substack.com

Charlotte on Twitter: twitter.com/charlotteahenry

Chris's website: https://www.stokel-walker.com

Chris on Twitter: twitter.com/stokel

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BobaTech: Squid Game and the rise of K-Dramas - DTNS Experiment Week

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:00:15 GMT

BobaTech is a podcast about the Asian-American perspective in tech and new media. In this first episode of BobaTech, Nicole introduces herself, talks about some of the latest news, and chats with long-time friend Eileen Rivera about Asian representation on the internet, Squid Game, K-dramas on Netflix, and more.

Starring Nicole Lee and Eileen Rivera

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Open Source Protein Structures - DTNS 4332

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:54:05 GMT

Last week DeepMind announced it was releasing and making free the expanded database filled with 200 million highly accurate protein structure predictions generated by DeepMind’s AI, AlphaFold. What’s the significance of AlphaFold’s work and how will it help in other areas of research? Plus Amazon plans to buy iRobot and what’s in the cards for Warner Media’s streaming platforms after Discovery’s buyout?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Surplus Surprise - DTNS 4331

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:56:26 GMT

How can crab vision help us to see on land and in water? Why are potential podcast guests offering substantial amounts of cash to be on certain podcasts? And we examine how the chip shortage affecting automakers is causing new types of relationships to be made

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

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Non-Fungible Textbook - DTNS 4330

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:49:35 GMT

Andy Bird the CEO of textbook publisher Pearson believes NFTs could help the company add revenue from the resale of digital textbooks. How the fall of the DSLR is emblematic of a broader shift in the digital photography industry. And NPD Group estimates that spending on video games fell $1.78 billion last quarter, down 13% on the year.

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

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RISC-y Business - DTNS 4329

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:46:45 GMT

We look at the fine print of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Samsung and iFixit now offer parts and tools for users to self-repair their Galaxy devices. And RISC-V is an open-sourced Instruction Set Architecture. But what does that mean in the world dominated by Arm and x86 chips and is it something to keep an eye out for?

Starring Tom Merritt, John C. Dvorak, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Brain Data Matters - DTNS 4328

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:57:01 GMT

Where is Brain-Computer Interfaces technology currently at how much longer until its mass-market adoption. Is TikTok pushing to expand its role beyond influencing musical tastes? How have recent losses in the tech sector been reflected in large tech companies? And we learn about Dr. Philip Emeagwali contributions to parallel processing used in supercomputing and search engine servers.

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

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Goodbye To DSLRs - Photography News Monthly 6

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:00:41 GMT

All the big photography news for the month of July 2022. This episode Nikon says goodbye to DSLRs, big sensors come to phones, and is firmware a beta test?

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino, Anthony Lemos

Links:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT78sdGLpWm5s_JUsSb3P_ybaDGj4jyotf5TGxjZ3AF1_mbiz9Ekfx5vy4xWXgSylINKLyrBRO1QkAc/pubhtml?gid=358612025&single=true

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DRM Secretly Polices You - DTNS 4327

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:04:23 GMT

What’s keeping author, journalist, and activist, Cory Doctorow, from publishing his books on Audible? Plus with both houses of Congress passing the CHIPs Act and an expected approval from President Biden will the US see a renaissance in domestic chip production? And can battery swapping in EVs be a realistic alternative to long recharging times?

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

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Can't We Just Have One Place to Be Social? - DTNS 4326

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:55:08 GMT

Why are Snap and Twitter earnings less than stellar earnings this past quarter? We explore the question: is DALL-E's borrowed or stolen? And Twitter is testing status alerts with select users in the US and Australia.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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They Call Me MiSTer Gamer - DTNS 4325

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:19:37 GMT

Dimitris Giannakis AKA the Modern Vintage Gamer is here to fill us in on FPGAs and their rising role in the retrogaming/classic video gaming scene. Plus do video games have a negative impact on the mental health of players? And we fill you in on the latest Metaverse happenings.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Dimitris Giannakis, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Facebook's AOL Moment - DTNS 4324

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:08:28 GMT

Instagram has caused a ruckus after changes to what goes into your main feed have upset some high-profile users of the social media platform. Currently, computers use a fixed method of determining time however the speed of Earth’s rotation is constant, slowing and speeding up over time. Meta wants to change that by coming up with a new way to determine time.

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

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When To Repair Your Phone? - DTNS 4323

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:04:37 GMT

Dropped your iPhone and cracked its screen? What do you do? Go to the Apple store, a cell phone repair place in the local mall or try to fix it yourself? The NFL launches its first in-house streaming service today. Plus is the demand for microchips on the wane?

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

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Why Build A PC - DTNS 4322

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:49:46 GMT

Building PCs is a popular pastime for many. But with prices for PC components creeping ever higher is it still worth putting your machine together? Plus two US Senators propose legislation that would prohibit data caps on high-speed broadband. And researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new accelerated learning technique to get robots on their feet faster.

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

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How I Met Your 3D Printer - DTNS 4321

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:49:00 GMT

Joel Telling the 3D Printing Nerd is here to share advice on how to get started in 3D printing. Plus Amazon is buying subscription health care provider One Medical. And email provider Gated wants to charge unknown people the ability to email you. Good idea?

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

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Apple Makes The Best Gaming Laptop - DTNS 4320

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:50:17 GMT

Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs is here with a surprising view. That the M1 MacBook just might be the best gaming laptop on the market. Plus we go over Netflix’s less bad than anticipated earnings report. And OpenAI is expanding access to DALL-E 2.

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

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Broadcasting Gets Broader - DTNS 4319

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:50:01 GMT

Will Smith, formerly of Tested.com, is here to explain how technology has democratized broadcasting. Plus are younger cohorts skipping Google Maps and using TikTok instead when it comes to picking places to eat lunch? And we’ve got updates on the IoT connectivity protocol Thread used by the IoT Matter standard.

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

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The Darknet Diaries Process - DTNS 4318

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:50:20 GMT

We have Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries here to explain how to select stories for his podcast and what he thinks about the state of security reporting. Plus how a piece of open source software got a malicious backdoor installed and is the term hack too negative of term for use in data security?

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

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Will Drone Delivery Take off? - DTNS 4317

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:06:42 GMT

We check out recent annoucements in the EV space that are making cars more lifestyle friendly. Shopify has demoed a their version of home/living space scanner to help users visualize how new furniture or additions to their home will look. And we get the latest on Amazon's attempt at drone delivery and what others are doing in the drone delivery space.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos

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Ring, Alarm? Context Is Key - DTNS 4316

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:54:06 GMT

How bad is Ring's law enforcement policy, turn any ol' laptop into a Chromebook, and will you use the new Hyundai EV as a home office?

Staring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, and Amos

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Elon's Millions: Buying Twitter - DTNS 4315

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:55:53 GMT

Will Elon’s decision to pull-out of the deal to acquire Twitter mean the two next face each other in court? Are smart thermostats bad for the power grid? And the NY Times reports that Jony Ive’s LoveFrom design firm and Apple have parted ways.

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

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You Need Bluetooth LE Audio - DTNS 4314

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:03:41 GMT

A group of 1000 AI researchers have created a multilingual large language model bigger than GPT-3, the AI model behind DALL-E, that’s completely open. BMW hopes to use a subscription model for optional features in its cars sold in South Korea. And we go over the Bluetooth LE Audio specification.

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

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Turning Over the Apple Car - DTNS 4313

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:48:31 GMT

How well does AI improve the diagnostic capabilities of physicians in breast cancer screening? What exactly is the state of Apple’s car project? And focus a spotlight on Jessica Matthews the founder and CEO of Uncharted Power.

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

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What Are We Actually Buying? - DTNS 4312

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:50:21 GMT

E3 announced it will return in 2023, but will there be anyone waiting for them when they do? Plus special edition bundles of God of War Ragnarok set for a November release come with a number of collector items but curiously no actual game disc just a digital code. And the PlayStation Store will remove access to Studiocanal movies purchased by German and Austrian customers next month.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Chip Prices Fall Where They May - DTNS 4311

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:44:35 GMT

The price for new video cards have started to fall again. Is now the right time to open your wallet for that GPU upgrade? We discuss new details about Meta’s upcoming mixed-reality headset and what is Twitter’s new CoTweets feature all about?

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

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Deep Into The Particle Zoo - DTNS 4310

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:49:30 GMT

On Tuesday July 5th, CERN restarted its Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator. We explore the new experiments researchers used the particle accelerator for and the results they got. Plus are we headed towards a cryptopocalypse? Advances in quantum computing power have made decryption of previously complex algorithms faster to solve with brute force processing. The NIST has been warning of this day and has out recommendations for quantum resistant encryption.

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

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Mac-wards Compatibility - DTNS 4309

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:46:52 GMT

We discuss the data breach of the Shanghai National Police database compromising about 24 terabytes of data on around a billion Chinese residents. Examine the prospects of slowing demand for chips and other semiconductors as sales of PCs and crypto mining hardware soften.

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

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Amazon Opens Its First Micromobility Hub in London - DTH

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:24:56 GMT

Amazon opens its first micromobility hub in London, TikTok sends a letter to US Senators describing "Project Texas" which it claims will resolve privacy and national security concerns, and IDC finds VR headset shipments up 241% in Q1.

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Star-linking the World - DTNS 4308

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 21:08:34 GMT

Can offshore floating windmills to generate electricity be a reality? We try to decipher why a bunch of cruise driverless taxis stopped working blocking a San Francisco street. And the FCC is allowing Starlink to provide internet to moving vehicles.

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

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Okay to Drop Into Toilet - DTNS 4307

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:59:26 GMT

Apple has another policy proposal for allowing third-party payments in iOS apps. To catch you up, Apple is facing various pressures to allow third-party payments for apps in its iOS App Store. YouTube announced new policies to try to fight comment spam and channel imitators. We try to answer the question of why do we still not have waterproof phones?

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

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When You Have Ships, Expect Pirates – DTNS 4306

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:54:33 GMT

Snap is now offering a $3.99 a month subscription called Snapchat Plus, with exclusive and early access features. Startup, Oonee, is developing a kit for modular parking pods that can securely store 8 to 80 bicycles at a time. Security experts raise warnings over potential malware aboard container ship systems potentially affecting control of the ship.

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

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How To Avoid Data Collection - DTNS 4305

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:47:16 GMT

Airbnb makes its ban on “all disruptive parties and events” permanent, Lamarr and Tom share their “Just Walk Out” experiences at Whole Foods, and we go over the steps you should take to secure your medical privacy.

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

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EV Prices Are Shocking - DTNS 4304

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:20:18 GMT

We share what the Verge thinks about Starlink’s RV satellite internet service, examine the price premium EVs command in the US automarket, and check out all the potential new products coming out from Apple in the near future.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Names Are Hard, Apparently - Photography News Monthly 5

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:00:33 GMT

All the big photography news for the month of June 2022 in under ten minutes.

This episode: Adobe announces photographer-centric updates, is there life left for APS-C cameras, and a new film stock hits the market.

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos

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Does AI Stand For Alzheimer's Identification? - DTNS 4303

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:58:25 GMT

Nothing Phone 1 pre-orders start today, scientists at Imperial College London developed a machine learning algorithm to aid diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, and Netflix's Ted Sarandos explained at the Cannes Lions advertising festival why Netflix’s future includes ads contrary to the company’s previous stance.

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Alexa, Sound Like Grandma - DTNS 4302

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:54:20 GMT

Amazon is working on a way for Alexa to mimic the voice of anyone using less than a minute of provided audio for training. Facebook Pay rebranded to Meta Pay and will work to make it an interoperable “wallet for the metaverse” that can manage identities, items, and payment methods across digital worlds.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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It's a Brave New Search World - DTNS 4301

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:47:54 GMT

Ikea has a new smartphone app that lets you scan and then delete objects in your living rooms to see how their furniture might work in your place. Twitter partnered with Shopify to launch a sales channel app for all US merchants. The people behind the Brave browser have moved their Brave search engine out of beta and we see how well it works.

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

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Crab ‘N' Go Justice - DTNS 4300

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:49:49 GMT

Meta is expanding its metaverse with new Horizon Worlds experiences. 5G infrastructure is still being rolled but that hasn’t stopped proposals for a new 6G standard. And Chinese commerce are outsourcing bad customer experience judgements to a “crab court”?

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

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Telegram Launches Premium Tier - DTH

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:49:24 GMT

Telegram launches a premium tier, Meta will sell you digital designer clothes for your avatars, and TikTok says US user traffic now routes through Oracle Cloud.

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"Review Bomber" is Epic's Worst Game - DTNS 4299

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:21:53 GMT

Can you defeat review bombing? Epic Games thinks it has the answer. Do EVs take the fun out of driving? And Roku announced a partnership with Walmart to make TV streaming part of its online shopping experience.

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

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Disinformation: Solved? - DTNS 4298

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:49:59 GMT

Inside the Amazon Style store, Ebay's move to live shopping streams, a lot of streaming ads happen when your TV is off, and we solve the disinformation problem.

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

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Trained By The Internet - DTNS 4297

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:52:21 GMT

Google adds a new tool to help YouTube creators fix mistakes and divulges the number of monthly watchers for YouTube Shorts. Steam is coming to the Nreal Light and Air mixed-reality glasses. Plus we explain what DALL-E Mini an AI based tool that generates an image based on user prompts.

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

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Apple Lassos In MLS - DTNS 4296

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:58:43 GMT

Apple gets 10-year contract for all Major League Soccer matches, Adobe makes Photoshop free on the web and Meta now offers a setting to garble the voices of strangers in Horizon Worlds.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Stephanie Humphrey, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe

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LaMDA, You Autocomplete Me - DTNS 4295

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:47:32 GMT

Did Google fire a person for defending a sentient AI. Not really but we'll explain why you might have heard that. Plus a car powered with solar panels and do we want free ad-supported books from Spotify? If they're read by a non-sentient AI?

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos

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Solar Panel Roundtable - DTNS Special

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:00:48 GMT

Solar panels are a popular upgrade for many homeowners. But what are the costs and considerations that someone needs to consider before they take the plunge? We ask our panel to share their experience and expertise with installing solar panels and how much of a difference it's actually made.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Joe Briney, Steve Sheridan, Brian Hoffman

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The Cyber Security Business Is Booming - DTNS 4294

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:53:39 GMT

WWDC wasn’t the only big tech conference this week. David Spark shares insights from this year’s RSA IT security conference. Plus researchers find a security flaw in Apple’s M1 chip and we clear the mystery regarding what’s happening to the Insteon servers after Smartlabs shut them down.

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

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Apple Isn't a Bank, Yet - DTNS 4293

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:58:00 GMT

Meta has plans to pivot Portal away from the consumer market and to the enterprise space. Apple reveals more details about the Apple Pay Later loan service it teased at the beginning of WWDC. And Microsoft announces it will move away from building a dedicated game streaming stick to developing apps on multiple platforms.

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

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And The Password Is, FIDO – DTNS 4292

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:08:30 GMT

E3 plans on in-person attendance in 2023 but has that ship already sailed for E3? Plus Microsoft is restructuring its Mixed Reality Group as the landscape for mixed reality glasses continues to shift, and Apple's Passkeys points to a passwordless future.

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

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Head Butting The Data - DTNS 4291

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:50:39 GMT

Europe makes USB-C the law, Uber Eats takes on Goldbelly for shipping food across the continent, and Dr. Niki Ackermans tells us about the tech needed to slice up muskox brains for science!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

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Apple Sets the Stage for Big Updates - DTNS 4290

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:58:47 GMT

WWDCC 2022 kicks off today and Apple kicks it off with a slew of product announcements including the M2 processor, new OS and iPhone updates.

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

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Don't Origami Your TV - DTNS 4289

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:55:00 GMT

Moving to a new place can be a fun experience but moving your 60″ plus TV to that new place is not so much fun. Patrick is here with tips on how to move your TV without breaking it. Plus union elections are coming to Apple stores in Maryland and NYC, and we examine the tech behind over-the-counter molecular Covid tests that give you the accuracy of a PCR test with the speed and convenience of a rapid antigen test.

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

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The Sandberg Saga Theories - DTNS 4288

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:48:44 GMT

How have economic sanctions imposed by the West on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine affected its tech sector? Will Amazon’s new process for buying hard-to-find game consoles really work? And we bring you up to speed on Meta’s new COO.

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

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AFAY (Away From Answering You) - DTNS 4287

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:53:20 GMT

Tweetdeck’s fate is sealed, Android has spawned a whole new OS, and could notifications use a bi-directional “away” mode?

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

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Automated Balls & Strikes...The Right Call?- DTNS 4286

Tue, 31 May 2022 20:57:50 GMT

Computer vision comes for baseball umpires, what Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion can do for island power, and Microsoft brings blue checkmarks to everyone.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Amos, Joe.

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How To Pick Your VPNs - DTNS 4285

Fri, 27 May 2022 20:58:44 GMT

We share insights on selecting a VPN and the results of Allison Sheridan’s work on narrowing down the top VPN services. Microsoft reveals its refocusing away from development of its current iteration of a game streaming device for TVs with a new approach. And is Telegram setting up a paid version of its current service?

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

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Get Me To The Vertiport - DTNS 4284

Thu, 26 May 2022 20:51:44 GMT

Sony detailed investors on the future of its Game & Network Services Segment including the future of PS5 and moving beyond the console. Plus the latest in the air taxi developments and ProtonMail’s new unified service offering.

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

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N-Theft-T - DTNS 4283

Wed, 25 May 2022 20:55:27 GMT

A researcher discovers DuckDuckGo’s mobile browser does not block advertising requests from Microsoft scripts on non-Microsoft properties. Seth Green's new show launch is thrown into disarray when a NFT that stars in it was swindle from him in a phishing scheme. And Dyson makes a recruiting ad that shows glimpses of robots doing household chores.

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

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Cybersecurity: The Next Generation - DTNS 4282

Tue, 24 May 2022 20:56:01 GMT

Cybersecurity jobs are in demand right now. So why are companies demanding a level of experience few have leading to almost 400,000 cybersecurity job openings in the US alone? Microsoft brings support for Arm processor based AI to Windows as well as an Arm version of Visual Studio and an Arm based mini-PC. Plus we examine the state of NFTs after the crash in value of crypto currencies recently.

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

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Is Human Extinction Inevitable? - DTNS 4281

Mon, 23 May 2022 21:18:52 GMT

Is the human race on the edge of extinction? And is technology the reason why humanity’s future existence is so hazy right now?

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

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What's A Short-Throw Projector? - DTNS 4280

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:04:52 GMT

We show you how to score a hard-to-find Raspberry Pi for that project you’ve been planning. Plus Qualcomm is changing fabs from Samsung to TSMC with the Snapdragon 8+ the first result and we explain why LG’s latest CineBeam short-throw projector just might be the bee’s knees.

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

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Putting Your Face On A Refrigerator - DTNS 4279

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:01:49 GMT

TikTok has plans to get into gaming by conducting tests in Vietnam, a company has released a new API to make reading any piece of text faster, and we get into the details of a new Senate bill called “The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act”.

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

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Not So Stablecoins - DTNS 4278

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:54:42 GMT

MIT researchers develop a way to desalinate seawater into potable water without expensive pumps or filtration systems. We take a look at Acer’s latest OLED offerings. And we explain the stable crash coin and the impact it has on other cryptocurrencies.

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

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E3 Used to Be Like a 4H Fair - DTNS 4277

Tue, 17 May 2022 20:51:37 GMT

With E3 2022 canceled, what will take its place and what announcements can we expect from game devs this summer? Apple announced a number of new accessibility features for iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac laptops. And Ming-chi Kuo says Apple is testing a new e-ink display for use on a foldable device. And researchers have developed malware that will still work when an iPhone is off.

Starring Tom Merritt, Max Scoville, Roger Chang, Joe.

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As The Workforce Churns - DTNS 4276

Mon, 16 May 2022 20:54:30 GMT

In an effort to stop falling subscribership Netflix is looking at offering live streaming. Uber Eats is piloting two ways to deliver food autonomously in Los Angeles. And we get some hard numbers of what exactly happened during the Great Resignation and how much of the narrative about people leaving work for better opportunities rings true.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Drones Reseed Forest: SNM 7

Sat, 14 May 2022 16:00:01 GMT

Machine learning helps researchers identify individuals animals, drones ressed a Canadian forest, spiders hear through their legs, and electric chopsticks help make food taste better.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

Story Links

Space:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23043042/spacex-crew-4-dragon-falcon-9-launch-watch-live

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/29/23044697/mars-nasa-ingenuity-helicopter-perseverance-space

Conservation:

https://www.theverge.com/23032327/wildlife-photos-ai-conservation-research

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-27980-y

Drones:

https://www.theverge.com/23022323/drones-wildfire-first-nation-british-columbia

Spiders:

https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2122789119

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Crypto Energy Isn't What It Seems - DTNS 4275

Fri, 13 May 2022 20:58:52 GMT

There’s a new feature for the Alexa app called “Shopping List Savings” which combines in-store purchases with Amazon credits. Is this a worthwhile feature and what are the privacy implications? We take another look at the environmental impact of crypto-mining. And we break down the details on the European Commission, Parliament and EU Council’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2 Directive).

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe

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Blurring The Lines Of Mixed Reality - DTNS 4274

Thu, 12 May 2022 20:55:31 GMT

We go through the nitty gritty of Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent social media platforms of a certain size from blocking objectionable posts. Microsoft is looking for ways to validate game discs for play on discless Xbox game consoles. And Meta released a video of Project Cambria, the follow-up Mixed Reality headset to the Quest 2.

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

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Google I/O Gets Real- DTNS 4273

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:00:46 GMT

We examine and discuss all the developments announced at this year’s Google I/O.

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

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The iPod Obituary- DTNS 4272

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:53:52 GMT

Apple wants employees to return to the office but a small group of hold-outs doesn’t want to return even in hybrid form. Why is Amazon recruiting mom-and-pop stores to help with delivering packages? And Microsoft is preparing to launch cloud-gaming streaming sticks and pucks over the next 12-months.

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

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Braking From the Norm - DTNS 4271

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:53:27 GMT

Instagram’s Adam Mosseri announced the platform will start testing NFTs with select creators. Can you build an EV without traditional friction brakes? And is Apple finally coming out with AR glasses?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Activision Blizzard Approves Microsoft Deal - GNM 7

Sat, 07 May 2022 16:00:37 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Activision Blizzard shareholders approved the $69 billion sale to Microsoft, Epic brings Fortnite back to phones through the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, and the Mario movie gets delayed to 2023.

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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Back Up Culture - DTNS 4270

Fri, 06 May 2022 20:55:28 GMT

What could you do if the government shutdown or severely restricted access? We expand our understanding of what computer vision is and the role machine learning has in advancing it. We explore the ways people could work around the blocks and get reconnected. How are people backing up Ukraine’s cultural heritage during Russia's assault against the country?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Fetch My Access, FIDO! - DTNS 4269

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:54:03 GMT

What does Bluesky, an open-sourced Twitter offshoot, bring to the social media table? And how are Apple, Google and Microsoft working together to improve web security by ditching passwords?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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SoundCloud Picks The Hits - DTNS 4268

Wed, 04 May 2022 20:54:20 GMT

SoundCloud has acquired Musiio, an audio AI company that can “listen” to new music and identify what makes a hit a hit. GM is partnering with a company called Inrix to collect data from vehicles for US transportation officials to analyze. Protocol has an interview with Beena Ammanath, executive director of the Global Deloitte AI Institute and head of Trustworthy AI and Ethical Tech who has thoughts about bias in AI development.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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It Takes Chips to Make Chips - DTNS 4267

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:58:56 GMT

Chip shortages aren’t anything new but the lack of ICs is hampering the ability to make chips as the manufacture of the machinery used in chip fabrication is delayed due to the lack of chips. Spotify is making its official appearance in Roblox with Spotify Island. Nica Montford highlights Kunle Olukotun and his key role in advancing multithreaded and parallel processing chip architecture. And Amazon will now be supporting EPUB. But what is EPUB and what makes it important?

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

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Cease & Desist: The Remix- DTNS 4266

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:50:53 GMT

The European Commission has sent a formal “Statement of Objections” to Apple with the preliminary view that Apple is abusing its dominant position in the market when it restricts access to NFC chips for contactless payments. What’s the story behind this action and will Apple face similar actions

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

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Nikon 2.0 Firmware - Photography News Monthly 4

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:00:04 GMT

All the big photography news for the month of April 2022 in under ten minutes. In this episode Nikon releases a huge firmware update for their flagship cameras, two creators build new ways to utilize old film, and supply constraints hit the film market.

Yuta Ikeya's cinema film project | http://yutaikeya.com/

Hosted by Rich Stroffolino

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Who Needs a Console Anyway? - DTNS 4265

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:58:55 GMT

Is the chip shortage impeding Sony’s ability to produce PS5s and inadvertently helping Xbox? Is software meant to help improve your posture allowing employers to snoop on employees? And tech earnings; who gained, who lost and the broader trends they reveal.

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

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Beam Me a Recharge, Scotty - DTNS 4264

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:56:18 GMT

Belkin announces a partnership with Wi-Charge to create over-the-air charging products for consumers. Virtual reality company AppliedVR is working with Komodo Health to create a synthetic control group for medical trials. And the negative impacts of remote meetings on brainstorming.

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

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iFixit It With Spot - DTNS 4263

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:06:25 GMT

Apple’s DIY repair service opens today and Patrick has some thoughts on it. Bloomberg reports Twitch is considering proposals to revamp its payment structure. And Ubisoft published a list of 91 games that have had online services and multiplayer features shut off since 2021.

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

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Do Androids Dream of Triboelectric Cats - DTNS 4262

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:00:26 GMT

E Ink announced the E Ink Gallery 3 its latest advancement in e-ink technology, Sensor Tower reports the top 100 subscriptions apps in 2021 saw a 41% increase in global revenue, and the BBC reports surgeons at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England successfully implanted a device into the brain to treat Parkinson’s disease in a patient.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Kiki Sanford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Mr. Musk Buys The Bird - DTNS 4261

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:28:07 GMT

The EU has unveiled companion legislation to the earlier Digital Markets Act called the Digital Services Act. What does it cover and who does it affect? And Twitter agrees to Elon Musk’s buyout offer.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Zero Days Given - DTNS 4260

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:01:07 GMT

The UK’s Department for Transport proposed updates to the Highway Code for people using self-driving vehicles that are registered as self-driving with the government. A judge from The Brazilian state of Goias ruled Apple must pay 5,000 reals (about $1080 dollars) to a customer who complained about not getting a charger with their iPhone. And security firm Mandiant notes that there were 80 zero-day disclosures in 2021, 18 more than than the previous two years combined.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Waymo, You Can Drive My Car! - DTNS 4259

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:58:24 GMT

Allison shares her first hand experience riding in a driverless Waymo vehicle! Plus CNN+ is ending just after a few months of operation, and Amazon has launched Buy With Prime, which lets third-party merchants use Amazon’s shipping and logistics network to fulfill orders on their sites outside of Amazon.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Cranking Out Retro Games - DTNS 4258

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:08:31 GMT

Netflix reports it lost 200,000 subscribers in Q4 of 2021 falling and expects to lose another 2 million this quarter. What’s behind the falling subscribership? Researchers work on a way to generate electricity from solar panels at night. And we examine the buzz around the PlayDate hand-cranked black and white handheld retro-game console.

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

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People Just Want To GO Shopping - DTNS 4257

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:55:24 GMT

Data shows UK subscriptions to streaming services are shrinking. What’s the cause and will adjusted pricing help? U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that LinkedIn cannot stop its competitor hiQ Labs from scraping publicly available data off user pages. The Wall Street Journal reports that the much anticipated shift of consumers to online shopping because of the pandemic didn’t happen.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Algorithmic Classroom Management - DTNS 4256

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:51:44 GMT

Microsoft is building a program to let brands advertise within free-to-play Xbox games, with ads appearing as early as Q3 2022. Protocol reports that Classroom Technologies is working with Intel to incorporate an algorithm that would attempt to identify what emotions students look like they’re feeling, including bored, distracted or confused. Netflix is developing a show based on the card game “Exploding Kittens”. A mobile game developed along with the show will launch this May, along with two new cards for the game with the show releasing in 2023.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Rich Stroffolino, Amos, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Twitter's Poison Pill Strategy - DTNS 4255

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:27:34 GMT

What3Words hopes to revolutionize geolocation but how does it work and what makes it compelling? Twitter creates a poison-pill against a Elon Musk buyout.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Buy The Bird - DTNS 4254

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:32:03 GMT

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion. What does Elon think he’ll gain from the acquisition and will the current Twitter shareholders accept the offer?

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Big Deep Learning Hug- DTNS 4253

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:55:00 GMT

We get more clarity on what Meta’s take will be on digital assets sold on its Horizon Worlds VR platform. Could electrically conductive polymer batteries” be the battery breakthrough industry has been looking for? And we explain Foundation Models and their role in developing the next generation of AI.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Degrees of Experience - DTNS 4252

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:57:55 GMT

What’s behind the rise of so-called “new collar” jobs? What’s happening in the market for NFTs as overall sales decline? And outside of social media how are algorithms being used.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Twitter Presses Undo - DTNS 4251

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:57:05 GMT

Amazon is adding to its custom made clothes your measurements service, Made For You, with athletic shirt options. Netflix rolls out its anticipated Two Thumbs Up user rating system. And Twitter backtracks on its decision to delete block quotes from deleted tweets and CEO Parag Agrawal clarified that Elon Musk declined to join the company’s board of directors.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Using Deep Mind in Archeology: DTNS Science News Monthly 6

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:09:17 GMT

Monthly Science News is here! Our science correspondent Niki goes over the major science stories from March 2022 including CT scans of aquatic dinosaur bones to see how well they might have floated, archeologists using Google AI to restore old inscriptions and text, and how a paralyzed man used a brain-computer interface to communicate with the outside world.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

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Twitter's Unmentionables - DTNS 4250

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:05:21 GMT

The DFW airport partners with Steer Tech to pilot an automated valet parking. Twitter rolls out several new features. Researchers at Washington State University have developed for neuromorphic computing using honey. During its Austin plant Tesla announced the Cybertruck and the Optimus robot will go on sale in 2023.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Hand Signs Go Digital - DTNS 4249

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:56:38 GMT

Meta is developing in-app tokens for their virtual properties and testing ways NFTs can be used to validate membership in Facebook groups. Nike plans to open a technology center in Atlanta next year. And MLB approves the PitchCom system to let catchers send directions to their pitchers electronically.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The 3D Printing Cycle - DTNS 4248

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:07:55 GMT

Why are TikTok songs so earwormy, how can 3D printing help Sub-Saharan Africa economies leapfrog into manufacturing, and is Twitter planning an edit feature?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Perplexed Streaming - DTNS 4247

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:52:00 GMT

Microsoft made a number of announcements today. We go through the major ones and share our thoughts on what was revealed. Plus Plex rolled out a number of new features they hope will entice more users to their app.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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A Chip Off The Old Spot - DTNS 4246

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:49:06 GMT

Elon Musk buys a big stake in Twitter. Alphabet’s Wing announces its first on-demand drone delivery service. And we examine the trend of cloning pets and the issues surrounding the practice.

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

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Sony Unveils New PlayStation Plus Tiers - DTNS Gaming News Monthly 6

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:00:04 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Sony announces their three tiers to replace the standard PlayStation Plus, Fortnite creates a Zero Build mode and makes it permanently available, and E3 will return in 2023.

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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It's Airbnb for Clothes - DTNS 4245

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:18:50 GMT

Samsung announced a program Thursday to help Samsung Galaxy phone and tablet users repair their own devices. Apple now allows developers of “reader” apps, like Netflix and Spotify, to link to a website for account creation and management. And Bloomberg reports food delivery startups are seeing their shares drop as investors get cold feet about the segment.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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A Word to the Wyze - DTNS 4244

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:11:13 GMT

The security firm Bit-defender published a post outlining vulnerabilities in IoT cameras from the company Wyze. We examine how Americans feel about emerging technologies in the field of robotics and AI/Machine Learning. Plus Bloomberg’s sources say Apple, Meta, and possibly Snap provided customer data in mid-2021 to hackers masquerading as law enforcement agencies.

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Connecting Tech and Health - DTNS 4243

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:12:31 GMT

How is Facebook’s Media Partner Portal being abused by scammers? Why can’t Ukrainian and Russian game developers can’t access their game receipts on Steam? And is technology to blame for our loneliness.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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UN Country, You Get A Flag - DTNS 4242

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:56:01 GMT

Sony reveals their game subscription plan formerly code-named “Spartacus.” Several Verizon Wireless and MVNO Visible customers report getting spam texts that appear to come from their own number. And will Europe’s DMA break message encryption?

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

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Can AI Link In With You? - DTNS 4241

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:28:42 GMT

Is there a correlation between social media use and teen life satisfaction? How computer generated deep fakes are being used to create fake LinkedIn profiles. And what plain text internet means for the future of web surfing.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Marching Toward Film - Photography News Monthly 3

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:00:36 GMT

TNS producers Anthony Lemos and Rich Stroffolino condense the month's photography news in this seven minute audio show. This episode the Associated Press reviews its NFT policy, Sigma files a massive patent, and film options abound!

Hosted by Anthony Lemos

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The DNA of The DMA - DTNS 4240

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:56:35 GMT

The European Parliament and European Council agreed on a provisional text of the Digital Markets Act could be approved as law sometime in October. But does the Digital Markets Act actually say and what does it mean for incumbent tech companies and for start ups?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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AI Don't Want to Hurt You - DTNS 4239

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:00:27 GMT

Google announced a pilot program for Google Play app developers called “user billing choice” that will let them offer alternative payment methods alongside Google Play’s own. Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science at University of Oxford, Keri Grieman writes in the Conversation on how to investigate accidents involving robots and how to handle them.

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

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Driverless Taxis Are Everywhere - DTNS 4238

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:54:01 GMT

Arizona became the first US state to support driver’s licenses and state IDs in the Apple Watch and iPhone Wallet app. The Next Web posts a write-up on where in the world you can catch an autonomous taxi. And Sony announced a Variable Refresh Rate feature for the PS5 in the “coming months.”

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Another Attempt At Smart Glasses - DTNS 4237

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:56:17 GMT

The Lapsus$ hackers allege they have hacked Microsoft’s Azure DevOps server containing source code for Bing, Cortana, and various other internal projects. We take a look at the big feature updates in Roku OS 11, and will the latest attempt at smart glasses take off?

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

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The Fast and the Furious: Food Delivery - DTNS 4236

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:41:34 GMT

Zomato announced Zomato Instant, a service offering 10 minute food delivery. DJI announced the M30 Enterprise. With Ip55 weather sealing the new drone can operate in rain, wind, or snow, and in temperatures from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius. And is new social media platform BeReal the anti-Instagram?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Parenting Social Media - DTNS 4235

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:58:01 GMT

Do social media companies have a responsibility to their for social ills that might come about from the use of their services? If so, what's the threshold of responsibility? FIDO the authentication alliance dedicated to replacing passwords believes it has found the way to break through user hesitation on ditching passwords. And gadget blogs and tech news sites are gushing over Apple’s Universal Control feature.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

Quick Hits:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-parent-sued-over-scam-ads-by-australian-regulator-11647585391?mod=djemalertNEWS

https://www.reuters.com/article/russia-cenbank-sberbank-crypto-currency-idUSL5N2VK540

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-murata-sees-partial-restart-quake-hit-factories-2022-03-18/

https://www.techinasia.com/grab-partner-sharia-loan-malaysia

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/18/22984479/samsung-galaxy-a73-5g-release-date-news-features-specs-108-megapixel-camera

Top Stories:

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/universal-control-from-apple-builds-a-deeper-ios-macos-relationship/

https://9to5mac.com/2022/03/17/universal-contorl-ipad-and-mac-feature/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/16/22980566/universal-control-ios-macos-mac-ipad-hands-on

https://www.wired.com/story/fido-alliance-ios-android-password-replacement/

https://9to5mac.com/2022/03/18/passkeys-in-icloud-keychain-fido/

https://media.fidoalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/How-FIDO-Addresses-a-Full-Range-of-Use-Cases.pdf

https://play.acast.com/s/know-a-little-more/aboutthefidoalliance

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/18/22984636/dyson-airwrap-2022-beauty-tech-hair-curler

https://www.engadget.com/dyson-airwrap-2022-multi-styler-hair-curler-price-availability-020044717.html

https://www.tiktok.com/@bondenavant/video/7076126028976098606

https://www.tiktok.com/@jewelswithjules/video/7076153613092998443

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coand%C4%83_effect

Discussion Story:

https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2022-03-16/california-bill-would-let-parents-sue-social-media-companies-for-addicting-kids

https://embed.documentcloud.org/documents/21418370-assembly-bill-2408/?embed=1&responsive=0&sidebar=0&title=1

https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-bill-aims-to-make-tech-firms-liable-for-social-media-addiction-in-children-11647382786

https://www.techdirt.com/2022/03/17/california-legislators-introduce-bill-to-blame-internet-companies-for-kids-liking-their-products/

https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/16/tech/senators-kids-social-media/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6034942/

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1902058116

Kicker:

https://amateurtraveler.com

https://www.cashbackmonitor.com

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Stephanie Humphrey

http://thetechjawn.com

https://www.tildeathdoyoutweet.com

@TechLifeSteph

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What's The Matter With Matter? - DTNS 4234

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:58:10 GMT

Amazon closed its acquisition of movie studio MGM Thursday. A coalition of the biggest smart home platforms, Google, Amazon, Apple, Samsung, etc. to work toward interoperability was scheduled to launch this summer,but is being rescheduled for autumn. And Snap launched “Custom Landmarkers” Wednesday. It lets the more than 250,000 lens creators tie experiences to physical locations like stores, sculptures, and other landmarks

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

Link to the Show Notes.

Quick Hits:

https://9to5google.com/2022/03/16/google-io-2022-dates/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/17/22978286/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-price-specs-screen-battery

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-galaxy-a33-budget-phone-gets-an-update/#ftag=CAD590a51e

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/03/16/ukraines-zelensky-signs-virtual-assets-bill-into-law-legalizing-crypto/

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/its-official-ryzen-7-5800x3d-is-not-overclockable

https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/web-browsers/microsoft-edge/264405/microsoft-edge-automatic-image-descriptions-screen-readers

Top Stories:

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/amazon-mgm-merger-close-1235207852/

https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/entertainment/mgm-amazon-ads

https://www.protocol.com/entertainment/amazon-acquires-mgm-ad-business

https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2021/10/07/about-matter-with-special-guest-stacey-higginbotham/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/17/22982166/matter-smart-home-standard-postponed-fall-2022

https://www.protocol.com/entertainment/snap-custom-landmarkers-geospatial-ar

https://twitter.com/lukehurd/status/1483913095185682434?s=21

Discussion Story:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21670811.2022.2031240

Kicker:

https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-finally-rolls-out-its-massive-sls-rocket-with-much-at-stake/

https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2022/03/17/NASA-SLS-Artemis-moon-rocket-rollout/9681647440757/

Mailbag:

Sean the historian in Toronto sent in his thoughts on renting e-Bikes in Toronto. We'll put the full email in the show notes if you want, but here's the summary.

Sean used Zygg, which is $189 CAD/month on a month-to-month plan or $129/month on a 1-year plan as well as seasonal discounted rates. Last autumn he signed up for two months to try it out.

Sean says, "They delivered the bike directly to my home and all repairs and servicing was included in the price of the subscription. I... My commute is 25km. I tried it on a standard bike a couple of times, but it just wasn’t practical for me (too sweaty!). Switching to a pedal-assisted e-bike was the perfect solution for me. I was able to commute regularly to the office (2-3 days a week), arriving in about an hour and relatively sweat free."

And if you're worried about safety Sean added "these bikes are fast, but they aren’t faster than a standard road bike (many of which blew right by me on the way to work each day)."

Thanks Sean!

https://www.ridezygg.com/bikes

Today’s guest:

Len Peralta

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http://lenperaltastore.com

@LenPeralta

Justin Robert Young

https://worldsgreatestcon.fireside.fm

http://www.politicspoliticspolitics.com

@JustinRYoung

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Stephanie Humphrey

http://thetechjawn.com

https://www.tildeathdoyoutweet.com

@TechLifeSteph

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Billing Me Softly– DTNS 4233

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:54:13 GMT

NFTs are coming to Instagram, says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, how will a fresh outbreak in China affect the tech supply chain, and we look at the role cryptocurrencies are playing in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

Quick Hits:

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-launch-in-depth-probe-into-nortonlifelocks-86-bln-deal-with-avast-2022-03-16/

https://www.axios.com/slack-disconnecting-russia-customers-bbac4f2b-37cf-47a9-bfff-66c41337e47f.html

https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-ceo-apologises-for-galaxy-s22-app-throttling-controversy/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/16/miso-robotics-partners-with-chipotle-for-tortilla-chip-making-robots/

https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/16/instagram-rolls-out-new-safety-tools-for-parents/

Top Stories:

https://www.engadget.com/mark-zuckerberg-confirms-nf-ts-are-coming-to-instagram-204435805.html

https://www.protocol.com/mark-zuckerberg-metaverse-sxsw

https://www.pcmag.com/news/china-just-shut-down-manufacturing-in-shenzhen-for-a-week

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/14/apple-supplier-foxconn-pauses-operations-in-shenzhen-amid-covid-outbreak.html

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-supplier-foxconn-q4-profit-beats-estimates-2022-03-16/

https://about.netflix.com/en/news/paying-to-share-netflix-outside-your-household

https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/netflix-subscribers-pay-users-outside-households-1235206575/

https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/netflix-test-password-sharing-verification-1234928544/

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Discussion Story:

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/why-crypto-is-unlikely-to-be-useful-for-sanctions-dodgers/21808188

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2022/02/22/exclusive-austrian-programmer-and-ex-crypto-ceo-likely-stole-11-billion-of-ether/?sh=26e22fd47f58

https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-says-it-seized-3-6-billion-in-stolen-cryptocurrency-exchange-hack-11644339381

Kicker:

https://www.engadget.com/espn-nba-volumetric-video-140012516.html?src=rss

https://www.sportsvideo.org/2022/02/20/live-from-nba-all-star-canon-free-viewpoint-to-make-u-s-broadcast-debut/

Today’s guest:

Scott Johnson

http://frogpants.com

https://frogpants.substack.com

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockrunners/rock-runners-inc

@scottjohnson

Next guest:

Len Peralta

http://patreon.com/len

http://lenperaltastore.com

https://www.twitch.tv/lenperalta

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lenperalta/geek-a-week-masterpiece

https://opensea.io/accounts/lenp

@LenPeralta

Justin Robert Young

https://worldsgreatestcon.fireside.fm

https://www.raisethedeadpodcast.com

http://freepoliticalnewsletter.com

http://twitch.tv/justinryoung

https://www.thecontender.us

http://www.politicspoliticspolitics.com

@JustinRYoung

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Comparing Apples To Apples – DTNS 4232

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:41:15 GMT

AMD announces new processors, a Parisian electric scooter has come up with a different business model and Allison Sheridan explains why she thinks buying a Mac is about to get more complicated.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

Quick Hits:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/15/22978889/arm-nvidia-deal-job-cuts?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4

https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-directstorage-windows-pc-113503431.html

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/15/22979251/microsoft-file-explorer-ads-windows-11-testing

https://www.engadget.com/samsung-one-ui-4-1-galaxy-s21-s20-z-fold-flip-3-131533375.html

https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/15/intel-plans-to-build-a-19-billion-chip-plant-in-germany/

https://wccftech.com/intel-first-alchemist-discrete-gpu-arc-a370m-graphics-confirmed-30th-march-launch-2x-performance/

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/15/22978719/google-stadia-cloud-gaming-free-trial?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4

Top Stories:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/15/22978087/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-processor-price-release-date-stacking-v-cache?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4

https://www.anandtech.com/show/17313/ryzen-7-5800x3d-launches-april-20th-plus-6-new-low-mid-range-ryzen-chips

https://www.xda-developers.com/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-announced-new-cpus/

https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/14/motto-to-launch-a-new-electric-bike-subscription-service-in-paris/

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Discussion Story:

https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2022/03/m1-family-2022-03/

https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2022/03/apple-computer-history-diagram/

https://mactracker.ca

Kicker:

https://www.cnet.com/culture/saddle-up-sci-fi-cowboys-kawasaki-has-a-rideable-robotic-goat/#ftag=CAD590a51e

Mailbag:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/discovery-plus-hbo-max-bundled-warnermedia-merger-streaming-1235107837/

Today’s guest:

Allison Sheridan

http://podfeet.com

@Podfeet

https://folge.me

I'd like to highlight a Ukranian developer named Oleksii Sribnya. His app Folge helps you create tutorial guides on Mac or Windows with screenshots, annotatoins and text explanations. It has seven different export formats too. Check it out at folge.me

Next guest:

Scott Johnson

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https://frogpants.substack.com

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockrunners/rock-runners-inc

@scottjohnson

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HBODiscoveryPlusMax - DTNS 4231

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:59:38 GMT

Automotive News reports Ford will sell some Ford Explorer vehicles without chips for rear seat climate controls, Discovery’s board approved a merger with Warner Media, and figures from the RIAA show vinyl and CD sales increased in 2021 for the first time since 2004.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

Quick Hits:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tencent-faces-possible-record-fine-for-anti-money-laundering-violations-11647242561?mod=djemalertNEWS

https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/14/paytm-payments-bank-2/

https://news.yahoo.com/foxconn-suspends-iphone-factories-shenzhen-093000709.html

https://9to5mac.com/2022/03/13/kuo-a16-iphone-14-pro-models/

https://9to5mac.com/2022/03/11/exclusive-apple-currently-has-no-plans-to-release-a-new-larger-screen-imac/

https://www.engadget.com/russia-bans-instagram-130215448.html?src=rss

https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-narrows-guidance-restrict-calls-death-head-state-2022-03-14/

Top Stories:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/13/22975246/ford-ship-sell-incomplete-vehicles-missing-chips

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-announces-ev-production-profit-150537152.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/discovery-plus-hbo-max-bundled-warnermedia-merger-streaming-1235107837/

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/03/google-hijacked-millions-of-customers-and-orders-from-restaurants-lawsuit-says/

https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/23/18636836/google-search-maps-assistant-food-orders-delivery-pickup-doordash-postmates-slice-chownow

https://food.google.com/chooseprovider?restaurantId=/g/1th7n4l2&g2lbs=AGgkzMwUQfshfVyHBtVpqw06a6UNdRqxl9IgESJYOCuHuhth0SDgD4dIfkCtnknxqmsrqCJpL31A7prsrTla7HKSxBTwFL24RA%3D%3D&hl=en-US&gl=us&cs=1&ssta=1&fo_m=MfohQo559jFvMWwP9igWZeWQMczq7voErUdXMT_RFPQ05bfKMQVr5-7IofUJMU_hT8vrWuwRMUv3d8yCO4PgMUOzJVpjPL1YMfaXTPp5KXh-OAE%3D&gei=SYAvYtPpH5SdkPIPtOy0uAY&fo_s=OA,AH&sei=CQcfnnR7h_GrEf-M3gWGxHAW&utm_campaign&utm_source=search

Discussion Stories:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/14/22976557/cd-sales-increase-2021-recording-industry-association-of-america

https://www.axios.com/cd-sales-grow-for-first-time-since-2004-0745a5ce-a2f3-4ed3-8b1e-14b20f0b218e.html

https://www.snopes.com/news/2021/03/22/cassette-sales-have-doubled-during-the-pandemic-heres-why/

Kicker:

https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-star-trek-picard-225629648.html?src=rss

Mailbag:

https://shokz.com/

Next guest:

Allison Sheridan

http://podfeet.com

@Podfeet

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Fish Fossil Asteroids - DTNS Science News Monthly 5

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:00:54 GMT

Monthly Science News is here! Our science correspondent @AckermansNicole goes over the major science stories from February 2022 including; fish fossils that explain why some species survived the asteroid extinction event, how tech affects climate change, scientists using ultrasound to save a species from extinction, and AR mammoths.

hosted by Nicole Ackermans

Sources:

Fish fossil asteroid:

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1817407116

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04446-1

Vaccine copies:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00293-2?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20220217&utm_source=nature_etoc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20220217&sap-outbound-id=5C0F845D42526DCC35BB5A0F9A7FE67D0A77777A

Mollusk ultrasound:

https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.784481

AR mammoths:

https://doi.org/10.26879/1191

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GPUs, Good News For Now - DTNS 4230

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:25:06 GMT

Has the GPU market stabilized and is it safe to get one right now? Patrick Norton has the details. Plus ByteDance might avoid having to divest itself of TikTok in the US. And updates on how the Russo-Ukraine war is affecting the tech industry.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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A Freemium Bike - DTNS 4229

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:20:39 GMT

Google announced a load of new features for a number of products including Messages, Assistant, Gboard, Live Transcribe, Google One, and Google TV. Magic Leap announces cuts in staff and CNET gets hands on with the Magic Leap 2. SubStack released a reader for iOS and started a waitlist for Android Users.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The iPhone Express! - DTNS 4228

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:17:41 GMT

Twitter launched a Tor compatible version of its website to get around blocks and filters. Snapchat records big growth in India. Alienware ships the first QD-OLED screen in a 34″ curved gaming monitor package. And Apple’s iPhone takes all the top spots for best selling smartphone in 2021.

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

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The Creative Apple Sweet Spot - DTNS 4227

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:19:57 GMT

Apple has announced an updated iPhone SE, iPad Air, New Mac line and a new M1 chip!

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

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Using Tech to Dish Up Politics - DTNS 4226

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:17:12 GMT

Political podcasts need an enormous amount of material in order to provide a complete view of the political landscape. Jennifer Briney from the Congressional Dish podcast is here to detail the technology she uses to collect, research and collate resources for her show.

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

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Game Devs Rally For Ukraine - DTNS Gaming News Monthly 5

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:00:39 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Sony reportedly redoing PlayStation Plus into multiple tiers, Valve released a tool for testing game compatibility with Steam Deck, Forza Horizon 5 adds cinematic sign language options, and Nintendo Switch Sports brings back the joy of Wii Sports.

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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Turning Food Into Content - DTNS 4225

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:20:31 GMT

Disney Plus announced its launching an ad-supported version of its service. Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla are working together on Interop 2022 which will “improve the experience of developing for the web in 15 key areas. And we look at several more ways the war in Ukraine is affecting the technology world, including chips and internet operations.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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You Had Me Until Pay Per Drink - DTNS 4224

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:21:07 GMT

After a long hiatus, HTC is coming out with a new flagship phone. Silicon Valley startup Cana has introduced a new appliance that lets you make a wide variety of beverages from tea to coffee to mimosas. And Android Authority reports that Samsung phones might be throttling application speeds to save on battery life.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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Bandcamp is Epic! But Why? – DTNS 4223

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:16:17 GMT

We look at how the Ukrainian tech startup scene is faring in during Russia’s invasion, Epic Games agrees to acquire Bandcamp, and scientists want to bring back the Tasmanian Tiger, a carnivorous marsupial that went extinct in the early 1900s.

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

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Hold the Mayo And Tracking - DTNS 4222

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:17:43 GMT

Amazon is opening up its Luna game streaming service to all US users, Alphabet Wing’s reaches 200,000 deliveries, and a company called Thermacell has launched a mosquito repellent system called Liv.

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

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E-Support for Ukraine – DTNS 4221

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:42:56 GMT

Mobile World Congress has kicked off and we take a look at the big announcements. Plus we explain what exactly the S.W.I.F.T. network actually does and why it matters in the current geopolitical context.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AI Creates Real-Life Portraits of Cartoons - Photography News Monthly Feb 2022

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:00:06 GMT

DTNS producers Anthony Lemos and Rich Stroffolino condense the month's photography news in this seven minute audio show. This episode we cover new micro four thirds offerings, end-of-life lenses, new film offerings, and an artist that is using Artificial Intelligence to create life-like portraits of animated characters.

Hosted by Anthony Lemos

Hidreley Diao on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hidreley/

NONS SL660 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nonscamera/sl660-interchangeable-lens-slr-analogue-instant-camera

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There Are No Borders On The Internet - DTNS 4220

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:51:33 GMT

As the Ukraine conflict reaches a new tempo hackers have become a critical part of the defense of the country. The government of Ukraine is calling on hackers to help protect critical infrastructure and spy on Russian troops. Meanwhile Chris Krebs, former CISA Director, has tweeted that the Conti Ransomware gang has pledged to strike back against anyone who attacks Russia, basically confirming their allegiance with Russia, while US and European cybersecurity and tech companies have actively started to support Ukraine in various ways.

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

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Vet It Or Forget It - DTNS 4219

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:19:27 GMT

As the Russian military invades Ukraine, tracking down a reliable credible source for information can be difficult. We share our sources for news and information regarding the conflict and we use them.

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

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How Cons Inform Tech Behavior - Editor's Desk

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:15 GMT

Brian Brushwood joins Tom to talk about how scams and cons can help explain some behavior online, including an example from Season 2 of World's Greatest Con.

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Nintendoesn't Preserve - DTNS 4218

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:18:24 GMT

Nintendo has caused an uproar amongst video gaming fans with the removal of key 3DS and DS titles from the eShop. Many fear that the ability to access older titles will be limited and even extinguished as Nintendo actively prevents its oldest titles from going into the public domain.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The DAO of Hacking - DTNS 4217

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:22:38 GMT

We get an in-depth look at DAOs or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations; what they do, how they work and their purpose with crypto journalist and “The Cryptopians” author Laura Shin.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Truth Social Launches in the US App Store - DTH

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:27:01 GMT

The Trump Media and Technology Group publishes the social-media app Truth Social in the US App Store, Taiwan's semiconductor industry job vacancies increased 77% since 2020, and Google finds Linux patches bugs the fastest.

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Did You Watch Landing Cam? - DTNS 4216

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:27:18 GMT

The economic and civil disruption caused by the Canadian Trucker protests has caused counter-protesters to strike back with some hacking their way into the protests support network. Is hacktivism an effective form or protest or just a feel good activity?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe

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99 Problems and Chrome is One - DTNS 4215

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:15:57 GMT

Where can users of assistive medical technologies go when their devices are no longer supported or become orphaned? We explain why some websites break when using an up-to-date web browser. And what does an investigative filing into the origins of an FBI Russia probe have to do with DNS?

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

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The Openseas Are Choppy - DTNS 4214

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:15:47 GMT

Cinemarket is launching Cineverse, a start-up that will enable filmmakers, distributors and producers to market films directly using blockchain and NFT tech. To combat sexual harassment issues is making several changes to its AltSpace VR app. Will these affect the changes necessary to cut down on harassment? And we examine if NFT counterfeiting really is an issue.

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

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Trisha’s Case for RGB – DTNS 4213

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:20:49 GMT

Trisha Hershberger is here with details on Corsair’s product announcement, Motorola and Verizon developed a 5G neckband to move the bulky processor, communication chips and power supply off AR glasses, and Google has launched a new version of the Chrome OS called the Flex designed for to run on old Macs and PCs!

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

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iBuy Property - DTNS 4212

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:00:27 GMT

With the recent controversy over Spotify and declarations by musicians to move off the platform we take a look at the current landscape of streaming audio. And we look at the burgeoning tech space in real estate.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Pig to Human Heart Transplant - DTNS Science News Monthly 4

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:00:45 GMT

Monthly Science News is here! Our science correspondent @AckermansNicole goes over the major science stories from January, including a genetically modified pig heart transplant, the Tongan volcanic eruption and how to regrow frog legs.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

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MoviePass: The Sequel – DTNS 4211

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 22:30:21 GMT

US Senators Ron Wyden and Martin Heinrich requested the CIA declassify a surveillance program to see how the records of US citizens were handled in the surveillance program believing the program is operating “outside the statutory framework.” MoviePass is back in the subscription movie tickets game and we examine their updated business case. And we talk about the real world impact 5G will have on commercial aviation in the US with an actively working airline pilot.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nate Lanxon, Brian Hoffman, Roger Chang, Joe

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Freedom to Gig - DTNS 4210

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:18:28 GMT

The US government details how it will spend $7.5 billion on a national network for EV charging stations. We talk about other ways NFTs can be used outside of being just collectibles, and Linkedin is letting users remove political discussions from your feed.

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

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Note Inside - DTNS 4209

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:18:01 GMT

We cover all the big announcements from this year’s Samsung Unpacked event, examine Microsoft president Brad Smith’s comments about the pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and parse out news from Bloomberg regarding Apple’s rOS.

Starring Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe

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Nvidia is Officially disARMed - DTNS 4208

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:16:24 GMT

Softbank announced the deal with Nvidia to buy Arm is cancelled. Apple has officially announced a new Tap to Pay feature for iPhone. Popular comedian Leslie Jones tweets about the 2022 Olympics have been blocked and taken down causing her to give up tweeting about the Olympics.

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

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Poor Meta. What An Underdog! - DTNS 4207

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:43:39 GMT

Why is Google demoting its Stadia project? And is Meta expecting its earnings to take another dip?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Dr. Georgi Trenchev - Scientists In Tech 4

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:00:20 GMT

In this final episode in the Scientists In Tech min-series Niki interviews Dr. Georgi Trenchev is a physicist and engineer with a passion for innovation and future tech. He specializes in plasma physics, fluid dynamics, and carbon capture and utilization (CCU). In 2021, he co-founded the startup D-CRBN, which will bring the innovative plasma technology to the field of carbon reduction.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

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Microsoft Buys Activision, Sony Buys Bungie - Gaming News Monthly 4

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 17:00:24 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard, Sony buys Bungie, Raven Software files union petition with the NLRB, and E3 2022 is cancelled.

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The Hunt For GPUs - DTNS 4206

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:22:40 GMT

Patrick Norton is back with a sobering look at the state of affordable GPUs. We look at Amazon’s earnings for Q1 and how will Apple respond when alternative payments cannot be blocked from the Apple Store?

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

Link to Show Notes.

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Facebook Feeling the Meta Blues? - DTNS 4205

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:20:24 GMT

What did Microsoft plan for a HoloLens 3? Meta’s stock taking a pounding, and how the rich and powerful launder their past activities off the internet using a combination of copyright claims, GDPR violation accusations, right to be forgotten laws, and sometimes fake legal notices.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Console Wars Are SO 2021! - DTNS 4204

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:22:27 GMT

Sony’s purchase of Bungie has raises the questions about the company’s future gaming plans and more importantly what it means for video gamers when it comes to exclusives and access.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Are You Worried About Wordle? - DTNS 4203

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:20:41 GMT

We examine the NY Times motivation to acquire popular word puzzle game Wordle, why Yahoo Japan is shutting down in Europe and Nica Montford is back with this month’s Teching While Black segment.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Sony is Destined to purchase Bungie - DTNS 4202

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:49:30 GMT

After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell pulled their music from Spotify the streaming company has released the rules and policies regarding dangerous, deceptive, sensitive, and illegal content. Sony buys Bungie in possible countermove to news of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision last week.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Canon Goes Hybrid - DTNS Photography News Monthly for Jan 2022

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:00:16 GMT

DTNS producers Anthony Lemos and Rich Stroffolino condense the month's photography news in this seven minute audio show.

This episode Canon releases a hybrid mirrorless, the Associated Press dips into NFTs, and Nikon reaches for your wallet.

Hosted by Anthony Lemos

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Live With It - The Remarkable 2

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:02:03 GMT

Starring Sarah Lane and Jenn Cutter

Sarah Lane gives her thoughts about the Remarkable 2, an e-ink tablet for writing and reading.

$299 (was $399 at time of purchase)

Marker Plus (pencil) - $129

*If you buy with Connect, you get a $150 discount on the hardware and 2 months free service, worth checking out.

Several subscription options

Marker Plus highlights:

An actual highlighter pen option!
Several different types of pens: ballpoint, calligraphy, pencil, mechanical pencil… all have slightly different feels on the tablet
Easy tap to navigate - you can use a finger tablet-style, but the Marker feels more efficient
Erase tool is just cool. The Remarkable is smart enough to know when you haven’t totally erased something and will clean up the rest.

Initial thoughts:

I don’t use a physical pen anymore, in fact I always struggle to find a pen in my house on the rare occasion I need one. But physically writing things down has always helped my memory retention, and the Remarkable 2 taps into that as an extremely polished writing tablet
I’m not much of a drawer/doodler/etc. There are plenty of really good use cases for Remarkable 2 that I won’t take advantage of.
Holy crap, signing documents is so easy!
The amount of document templates is impressive, I don’t know how you’d ever need something not in this library
Navigation takes a little getting used to, but it’s simple once you know what your options are
Syncing with my Google Drive is a game changer. (on supported files, of course)

E-Reader capability:

At first glance the Remarkable 2 isn’t a great e-reader. Despite the nice book size, it doesn’t have any sort of backlight… you really do have to be under a lamp as if it were an actual book. You’re not going to take this tablet camping.
It also doesn’t support DRM-ePUB. You can find non-DRM ebooks online, but not a Kindle type library
You can use Calibre (free ebook organizer software) + a plugin to strip DRM from an ePUB book, then it shows up on the Remarkable 2 just fine. I tried this with a couple library e-books. This process is not very intuitive, but it’s possible. However, it’s also illegal, so there’s that.

Nitpicks:

Last year I was gifted a Kindle Oasis, which has an adjustable backlit screen. It makes the Remarkable 2’s screen seem pretty dim. I wish there were a way to punch up brightness a bit.
The pencil does snap onto the magnetized sides of the Remarkable 2 but not always in the place I think it should be. For such a pricey add-on, I’m always worried it’ll go missing.
There are times I wish I had better internet integration. You can print anything online to PDF and sync from there, but that takes a few steps. I tried to use the Remarkable 2 for DTNS prep and it just didn’t make any sense.

OVERALL:

The Remarkable 2 is powerhouse for anyone annotating documents, sketching, freeform stuff. Although you can sync over WIFI and email documents easily from the tablet, it’s not really “online”

Love the form factor, I don’t think it would work at a smaller size
If you reach for your notepad regularly, you will love this tablet.
Pricing feels high, especially for the subscription options.

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Dr. Susan Leemburg - Scientists In Tech 3

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:00:23 GMT

Dr. Susan Leemburg, a neuroscientist at Charles University in the Czech Republic, tricks rats into thinking they’ve been teleported to measure their brainwaves to see how these basic brain functions work!

Hosted by Dr. Nicole Ackermans

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That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:47:01 GMT

Google Actually Listened to Us - DTNS 4201 starts at 14:27

Google revises its policy on forcing free tier Google Workspace to transition to a paid tier. Rob brings the heat on Sonos vs Google decision and a potential Sonos vs Amazon dustup. Apple Q1 financial results are in and we examine the success Apple+.

DTNS 4201 ends at 48:32

That's What An Alien Would Say - GDI 4201

Is Tom moving to Arizona? Brock Wilson really likes Bitcoin. Killing laws with baby bathwater. Sarah is a bit chilly and needs a DTNS beanie. Sarah’s mom rocks and makes some great pies. Have you seen Dead to Me? Is Amos an alien? Too many Dan’s. Who lives in Los Angeles time?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Google Actually Listened to Us - DTNS 4201

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:24:42 GMT

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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What's the HotNet - GDI 4200

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:59:20 GMT

The Q Commerce Continuum – DTNS 4200 starts at 14:31

Q-commerce is taking off, especially in India, but now that it’s obtained a snappy nickname, it’s worth looking at again. Bloomberg’s sources say “in the coming months” small businesses will be able to use iPhones to accept payments, without requiring extra hardware.” And the United States Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to federal agencies calling for new security strategies including moving to a zero-trust model.

DTNS 4200 ends at 47:36

What's the HotNet - GDI 4200

So what is the HotNet? Cold is a relative term. How is the weather around you? Walking the dog on ice is not an easy trick. Do you want to go shopping with Sarah? Roger is heart adjacent. Does Justin live in a different timeline? How many voices do you listen to each day? Is it twenty twenty too? We might get a Cleveland DTNS episode.

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

List to the Show Notes.

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The Q Commerce Continuum – DTNS 4200

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:25:22 GMT

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

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DTNS REWIND - January 2017

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:16:54 GMT

We look back at the rundowns for DTNS from January 2017. What were the stories of the day then and how do we look at them now. The first announcement of the Nintendo Switch, the first inkling of a foldable from Samsung and more.

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NFTeased for Fun and Profit - GDI 4199

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:56:44 GMT

Is Sony’s Gaming Business In Trouble? – DTNS 4199 starts at 13:43

Microsoft earnings are in and we dissect the numbers to see what’s going on with the Redmond company’s operations. Plus Microsoft will launch its public preview of Android Apps for Windows 11 next month and analysts predict the ways Sony’s gaming business could find itself out in the cold.

DTNS 4199 ends at 44:14

NFTeased for Fun and Profit - GDI 4199

Scott has strong thoughts on NFT’s. Should Scott have to buy his own art that was minted by someone else? Where does art, commerce and NFT’s have a chance to succeed? Tom has higher hopes for other uses for NFT’s. Do you want to look for gold, or sell tools to all the people looking for gold?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Is Sony’s Gaming Business In Trouble? – DTNS 4199

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:20:21 GMT

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Cyberattack Hits Crypto.com - Threatwire

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:58:47 GMT

By Shannon Morse, ThreatWire

The world’s third largest cryptocurrency trading platform was hit with a cyberattack last week that compromised 483 customer accounts and led to $34 million crypto to be withdrawn. Crypto.com was targeted and US $33.8 million was stolen, though the CEO stated in multiple interviews that customer funds are not at risk.

The hack caused about $15 million in ethereum, $18.6 million bitcoin and $66,000 misc crypto to be stolen from the platform. The attack was detected on January 17th, at which time Crypto.com suspended withdrawals for about 14 hours. 2FA tokens were also revoked, so users had to re-sign in and set up new 2FA tokens for access.

While this crypto was stolen via unauthorized withdrawals, the platform fully reimbursed affected users. Transactions resumed on January 18. According to a Crypto.com post, their risk monitoring systems detected the attack, and saw transactions being approved without 2FA authentication, meaning the 2FA was being bypassed by attackers.

The company migrated to a completely new 2FA infrastructure in response. They also added that the company will be moving away from 2FA and moving to true multi factor authentication for end user security, and beefing up security with an Account Protection Program, which will offer better security for funds within the App and exchange. APP would also restore funds up to $250,000 in the event of unauthorized access.

A lot of technical information regarding this attack has not been shared with the public. For example - who was behind this attack? How were they able to bypass 2FA restrictions for withdrawals? What protocol was being used to implement 2FA and how does the new infrastructure fix these problems? Hopefully Crypto.com will share some of this information with their customers to ease some of the concerns shared via social media.

Crypto.com:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptocom-confirms-483-accounts-hacked-34-million-withdrawn/

https://threatpost.com/2fa-bypassed-crypto-com-heist/177846/

https://crypto.com/product-news/crypto-com-security-report-next-steps

https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5qj9j/cryptocom-says-incident-was-actually-dollar30-million-hack

https://www.zdnet.com/article/crypto-com-confirms-483-users-hit-in-attack-that-saw-over-31m-in-coins-withdrawn/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/crypto-com-ceo-responds-to-complaints-of-login-issues-after-hack/

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How Sarah and Tom Split Up Show Prep - Editor's Desk

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:27 GMT

Sarah Lane talks to Tom to answer Norm's question about how they assign the show prep and who does what.

"It's FREE PREVIEW WEEK" Everybody's getting all of our special content that is usually reserved for specific Patrons. Enjoy! And if you want more of the same after this week consider becoming a Patron or improving your tier at patreon.com/dtns

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Chair Pants - GDI 4198

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:04:49 GMT

8K: What Is It Good For Right Now? - DTNS 4198 starts at 14:31

8K is what’s new as 4K becomes the new standard for high-definition displays. But are people ready for it and more importantly interested in it?

DTNS 4198 ends at 46:11

Chair Pants - GDI 4198

Tom got all his hair cut and Owen is not amused. The best jokes are always better with explanations. Have you seen the Husbands explained on TikTok? Do your chairs wear pants? Hang your pants however you want, no shaming. How often do you wash your jeans? Owen thinks it’s always Tom’s fault. The puns must flow.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, J.J. Owen Stone, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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8K: What Is It Good For Right Now? - DTNS 4198

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:16:30 GMT

8K is what’s new as 4K becomes the new standard for high-definition displays. But are people ready for it and more importantly interested in it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, J.J. Owen Stone, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Sport Is Like A Really Good Sandwich - GDI 4197

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 23:02:05 GMT

Lightning in an Acquisition Bottle - DTNS 4197 starts at 15:57

Dealogic have calculated that Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet each announced more acquisitions in 2021 than any year in the past decade. Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, has lost control over this WeChat account. And a Penn State and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory team has released new research that allows its previously developed thermoelectric generator to be made flexible, letting it wrap around common waste heat sources without any glue.

DTNS 4197 ends at 47:23

Sport Is Like A Really Good Sandwich - GDI 4197

Is Rich living in a dungeon? So much meowing. Kids talk takes over. Have you watched Only Murder in the Building? The group discusses a few of their favorite TV shows, some not of the kids. So there were a few football games over the weekend. Are you a fan of the sportsball? Roger and Amos have thoughts on the over under.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Lightning in an Acquisition Bottle - DTNS 4197

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:41:21 GMT

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Grant Coffey - Scientists in Tech 2

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:00:01 GMT

Niki interviews Grant Coffey a research database manager at Crow Canyon Archaeological center in Southwestern Colorado. Grant pilots drones to survey ancient pueblo archaeological sites and find structures that are otherwise difficult to see.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

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Squid Game Game - DTNS 4196

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:27:24 GMT

Intel has selected a 1000-acre site in New Albany Ohio for its third US chipmaking location. Netflix reported it added 8.28 million net subscribers worldwide in Q4 for a total of 221.8 million. What does it say about the company’s direction and more broadly about the streaming market?

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Google Decides to Monetize Software - DTNS 4195

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:22:22 GMT

Amazon announced it will open a clothing store called Amazon Style in a suburban mall located in the Los Angeles area, later this year. Meta AI scientists have developed an algorithm called Data2vec that can train a neural network to recognize images, text and speech. Google is informing users of its “Google Apps for Your Domain” that the free service is ending and will require them to sign-up for a payment plan.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Cloud, Community, & Content - DTNS 4194

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:26:04 GMT

What does Microsoft hope to gain from the buyout of Activision Blizzard and what does it mean for the videogaming industry? Plus does Microsoft see the Exynos 2200 chip as a threat to the Xbox?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Small For A Metaverse - DTNS 4193

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:20:50 GMT

While the excitement around the Metaverse continues to grow, it's important to step back and take a look at the issues that need to be addressed in order to make the concept a reality.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Jonathan Strickland , Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Amazon Holds Off On Visa Ban in the UK - DTH

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:50:27 GMT

Amazon backs down from its plans to no longer accept Visa credit cards, security researchers find new sophisticated cross-platform remote access Trojan, and Microsoft finds ransomware-like malware targeting Ukrainian organizations.

Get the show notes here.

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Dino Discoveries of 2021: DTNS Science News Monthly 3

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:00:15 GMT

Our science correspondent @AckermansNicole talks about the top dino discoveries of 2021, an intriguing pair of footprints and more!

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Dilsad Dagtekin – Scientists In Tech 01

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Niki interviews Dilsad Dagtekin a Turkish biologist who uses digital camera trapping to monitor wildlife populations. Dilsad is working on her PhD at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. She uses statistics to create population models with Bayesian framework in hope to contribute to conservation policies.

Hosted by Nicole Ackermans

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TLDR; Didn't Read the EULA - DTNS 4192

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:24:49 GMT

A massive cyberattack hit Ukraine, impacting seventy government agencies and taking down websites for hours. Google is updating Chrome so the browser will begin relaying requests when public websites want to access endpoints inside the private network of the person visiting the site. The newly-public portions of a multi-state lawsuit against Google for antitrust behavior allege that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai approved the “Jedi Blue” deal in November 2018 that gave Facebook an advantage in Google’s online advertising auctions.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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A Second Life for Second Life - DTNS 4191

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 22:21:17 GMT

China gets into NFTs and the US Federal Reserve is making a digital dollar top priority. Second Life founder Philip Rosedale is returning to the company. And to help alleviate chip shortage issues the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC, plans to try by throwing money at the problem.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Wardle's Wordle - DTNS 4190

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:28:15 GMT

We discuss what exactly happened to the Samsung event where journalists expected the company to unveil the latest Exynos processor. T-Mobile clarifies technical issues regarding Apple's Private Relay feature in the iPhone. And we dissect the TechCrunch interview with Wordle creator Josh Wardle.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The EVs of CES - DTNS 4189

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:13:23 GMT

What will the EV landscape look like in 2022? While CES featured some big announcements from car companies, what can prospective buyers look forward to in the non-Tesla EV market and what can they expect to pay?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Dogs Understand Physics - DTNS 4188

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:18:43 GMT

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and University of Vienna have found via computer animation that pet dogs notice when objects in the world do not conform to the laws of physics. What’s going on and what does this tell us about how creatures and people perceive the world around them.

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

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Robert Heron Picks The Nits - DTNS 4187

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:30:13 GMT

It’s our CES 2022 Wrap-up show. Robert Heron is here with all the important TV and Display highlights from the show and Allison Sheridan spotlights a few unusual products that you may have missed.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Robert Heron, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Drones Do Save Lives - DTNS 4186

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:19:00 GMT

This is Day 3 of CES 2022. We check out Google’s announcements and new laptop form factors.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Carmeleon Car - DTNS 4185

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:32:56 GMT

We continue our CES 2022 coverage with a look at Sony’s latest VR and automotive ambitions, the latest device announcements for Amazon’s Sidewalk and Matter IoT smart home network, plus laptops, displays, EVs and more.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Virtually All The CES News You Need To Know! - DTNS 4184

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:37:10 GMT

CES 2022 has arrived. Intel, AMD and Nvidia have all made chip announcements, Web3 product announcements have begun to trickle out, and home automation gets a boost with some new smart home products!

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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AT&T and Verizon Decline Request to Delay 5G Rollout At Airports - DTH

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 16:24:27 GMT

AT&T and Verizon declined to comply with a request from the FAA and DOT to delay rolling out 5G at airports, Microsoft Exchange Server bug couldn't handle the new year, and all these new chip fabs could lead to a semiconductor labor shortage.

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2022 Tech Predictions - DTNS 4183

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:00:37 GMT

Find out the wild and crazy predictions we have in store for Tech in 2022! Are they too on the nose or just too far out? Find out in the last DTNS show for 2021!

Staring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse, Nica Montford, Stephanie Humphrey

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Mexico Plans Central Bank Digital Currency by 2024 - DTH

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:49:39 GMT

The Central Bank of Mexico plans to launch a central bank digital currency by the end of 2024, the Competition Commission of India to investigate Apple's App Store payment rules, and Samsung's next-gen Exynos SoC will use AMD's RDNA 2 GPU architecture.

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Predictions Results 2021 - DTNS 4182

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:00:50 GMT

We evaluate and judge all the predictions we made at the end of 2020 on how the tech landscape would look and change in 2021

Staring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Patrick Norton, Robb Dunewood, Lamarr Wilson

Link to the Show Notes.

No one should have to spend New Year's Eve alone. Every year, Ritual Misery presents the Diamond Club New Year's Eve Streamathon, 27 hours of raising money for sick kids through extra-life.org. This year, Sarah and Tom will be bringing in the New Year with a live show! Join us on New Year's Eve at 2330 UTC/1530 Pacific for Good Year Internet!

Find all the details, including the full schedule, at ritualmisery.com/streamathon

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Samsung Sees Big Foldable Sales Growth in 2021 - DTH

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:28:12 GMT

Samsung reports it sold four-times more foldables in 2021 than 2020, LG's 2022 smart appliances include a ThinQ Recipe app, and TuSimple completes its first trucking run on open roads without human safety drivers.

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Best of DTNS and GDI 2021- DTNS 4181

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:00:30 GMT

It's time to look back on the year that was 2021. As many of you know we have DTNS and a longer show that patreon's get called Good Day Internet. So our producer Joe combed through both shows to look for some highlights that exemplify the big stories, the interesting discussions and the fun diversions.

Here is the best of 2021. Enjoy.

Staring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Friends.

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Adam Mosseri Outlines Instagram's Goals for 2022 - DTH

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:34:30 GMT

Instagram's Adam Mosseri says the app will "rethink what Instagram is" in 2022, Waymo is working with Geely on an autonomous EV for ride-hailing services, and Tumblr updates its iOS app with a large list of blocked tags.

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Listener Co-Host Show 2021 - DTNS 4180

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:00:16 GMT

We invite our Grand Masters Steve Iadarola and Norm Fazekas to help us co-host an episode of DTNS

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Norm Fazekas, Steve Iadarola.

Find all the details, including the full schedule, at ritualmisery.com/streamathon

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Retro Show 2021 - DTNS 4179

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:00:38 GMT

Microsoft founder tells computer hobbyists that software should be protected. The Queen of England sends an electronic message and a new fangled spacecraft combines aeronautics and rocketry! It's the biggest tech stories of this for 1976.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

Link to the Show Notes.

Find all the details, including the full schedule, at ritualmisery.com/streamathon

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It's The Big Tech Quiz Of 2021! - DTNS 4178

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:34:18 GMT

It’s our last live show for 2021! We’ll be joined by OG DTNS producer Jennie Josephson along with whomever drops by during the recording as we test ourselves to find out which news stories had the biggest impact on our memories.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Jennie Josephson, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe, Robb Dunewood, Chris Ashley, Dan Campos, Patrick Norton, Nate Lanxon

Link to the Show Notes.

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#Log4Holidays - DTNS 4177

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:24:12 GMT

We have the latest news on the The Log4J vulnerability. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether 580,000 Tesla drivers playing video games on the car’s touchscreen while the car is in motion is a distraction. LG announced the 27-inch DualUp monitor, with a unique 16:18 aspect ratio.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Automattic. For The People? - DTNS 4176

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:25:45 GMT

What is Web3 and why is there controversy about it among the tech industry leaders? Who is Matt Mullenweg and why could he be the antidote to walled gardens and closed ecosystems? ETH Zurich released the results of a 15 month large-scale study into phishing attacks.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Dish Brain - DTNS 4175

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:26:07 GMT

Researchers at MIT discover that machine learning is experiencing convergent evolution similar to the human brain without anyone programming it to do so. TikTok is launching the delivery-only TikTok Kitchen in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts with about 300 restaurants across the US at launch. Telegram is working on a way to hide sensitive content in a chat by hiding message text behind a fuzzy pixelated placeholder, with a small eye icon next to it. And what are the dangers of autonomous weapons systems and how do you define that danger?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Fired Up About CES - DTNS 4174

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:24:23 GMT

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is hiring engineers to design more wireless chips in-house, planning to replace components made by Broadcom and Skyworks Solutions. Citizen Lab reported on government use of spyware called “predator” which is made by North Macedonian developer Cytox. And Patrick gives us a CES preview of what to expect in Home Theater products.

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

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Sneaking into the Metaverse - DTNS 4173

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:20:00 GMT

Nvidia’ GeForce Now cloud game streaming service removed the waitlist for its RTX 3080 tier, Adidas is launching a line of NFTs called “Into the Metaverse.”, TikTok is testing out TikTok Live Studio a Windows app that streams directly to TikTok Live, and Google’s Project Zero has revealed details of a vulnerability, now patched, that was used by the NSO Group to access iPhones and install spyware without interaction from the user.

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

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The Cure for Nostril Cam - DTNS 4172

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:22:43 GMT

Dell shows off three prototype products designed for a “seamless work experience,” the Concept Flow, Concept Stanza and Concept Pari. Oppo announced more details on its folding phone the Find N. And Norway’s data protection authority has fined dating app Grindr 65 million Norwegian Krone which is about US$7.1 million.

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

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HDMI 2.1 or not 2 HDMI - DTNS 4171

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:19:04 GMT

Dell shares more details on Concept Luna, its laptop with removable components. Why HDMI 2.1 doesn’t mean what you think it means. And Scientists discover that altering medical scans can fool human radiologists and algorithms into believing evidence cancer either was there when it wasn’t or vice versa.

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

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Vintage Clothing Takedown - DTNS 4170

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:20:12 GMT

At the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, Intel showed work on how it will continue Moore’s Law post 2025 with Samsung and IBM announcing a new vertical FET design. Boston Consulting Group valued the pre-owned apparel market at over $40 billion this year, with resale platforms like Depop, Vestiaire, Tradesy, Poshmark and Vinted making up most of the market. And Apple released the 15.2 release for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and Homepod, as well as watchOS 8.3.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Condor "Virgin Birth" - DTNS Science News Monthly 2

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:00:48 GMT

Welcome to DTNS: Science News Monthly for December 2021. This month we cover asexual reproduction in condors, the Milky Way’s new feather, Roblox investing in education and what the new infrastructure bill means for science. We also bring you a COVID update and more monthly science + tech news.

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Gettin' Tiggy Wit It - DTNS 4169

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:25:59 GMT

Emails disclosed as part of the Epic vs Apple trial show that in March 2020, Microsoft proposed creating individual apps for Apple’s App Store to stream games, including offering exclusive triple-A Xbox games. The Next Web’s Cate Lawrence has an interesting writeup on an EV-charging system that works without internet connectivity making it useful in parking garages and remote locations. And security researchers at Alibaba discovered a huge vulnerability, called Log4Shell or LogJam in a common Java element. Shannon is here to help us understand it.

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

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Kickstart My Open Blockchain - DTNS 4168

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:20:45 GMT

The European Commission proposed a directive which could lead to gig workers across the European Union gaining legal protections of workers. Kickstarter announced the development of “an open-source protocol that will essentially create a decentralized version of Kickstarter’s core functionality. And Amazon is leading the development of a wireless video streaming protocol for the Matter IoT connectivity standard.

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

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Your Single Point of Failure is Now the Cloud - DTNS 4167

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:22:07 GMT

Amazon launches the Alexa Together subscription, available for $19.99 a month or $199 a year, that helps elderly or special needs family members who are living on their own. We explain what caused the AWS outage yesterday and what the effects were. And Apple prognosticator analyst Ming-chi Kuo makes predictions on the company’s future products.

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

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Quill Gets Written Off - DTNS 4166

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:16:06 GMT

US Department of Justice investigators have asked Roblox why it labels itself as “experiences'' instead of games as part of its anti-trust investigation into Apple. Life360 is buying location tracking service Tile. And the Information reports Apple signed a five-year agreement with the Chinese government to help develop China’s economy and technological capabilities back in 2016.

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

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Fixing the Supply Chain - DTNS 4165

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:18:56 GMT

Brian Brushwood shares his experience trying to mitigate the issues of supply chain constraints on his online store. DoorDash is starting a 15-minute delivery with its chain of DashMart convenience stores in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. What is DAO and how does it allow cryptocurrency owners to benefit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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20 Years of Xbox - DTNS: Gaming News Monthly 3

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:50:08 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Valve delays SteamDeck shipping until February 2022, Activision Blizzard continues to deal with fallout from harassment complaints, and Microsoft celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Xbox.

https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2021/06/10/about-non-fungible-tokens/

https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2021/03/11/about-blockchain/

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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Self Driving Doesn't Pass the Road Test - DTNS 4164a

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:47:44 GMT

We get a firsthand account from Allison Sheridan on what it’s like driving around with Tesla’s Autopilot feature turned on. Plus US regulators look to stop the Nvidia/Arm merger.

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

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There Can Be Only One Delivery - DTNS 4163

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:23:00 GMT

Instacart plans to launch a 15-minute delivery service in a US city as early as February. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3 platforms for ARM-based PCs, built on the 5-nanometer process. Qualcomm says they will get 5G support for both sub-6 and mmWave service, multi-day battery life. upgraded camera, audio functions and chip-to-cloud security. And Square co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will change its name to Block, effective December 10th.

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

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Microsoft Puts their Customers on Edge - DTNS 4162

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:35:02 GMT

We check in on the latest developments from autonomous vehicle company Nuro, we review the reactions to Microsoft’s integration of the Buy Now, Pay Later service Zip into Edge web browser, and how is Meta responding to concerns of child safety advocates about end to end encryption on WhatsApp.

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

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Virtual Realty is a Real Thing - DTNS 4161

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:15:58 GMT

Twitter updated its privacy information policy preventing the sharing of personal information without consent including photos and videos part of its anti-doxxing rules. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority ordered Meta to sell Giphy. The Wall Street Journal reports on investment companies buying up digital “land” in virtual platforms that they hope may one day become the metaverse.

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

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Jack Tweets Goodbye - DTNS 4160

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:47:08 GMT

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down. What does this mean for users of the social media platform and does this signal new direction for the company?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Baidu Approved to Charge for Robotaxis in Beijing - DTH

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:04:34 GMT

Baidu can now charge for robotaxi rides in Beijing, Apple's AR headset reportedly doesn't need to be tethered to a phone or Mac, and Google agrees to give UK regulators oversight and input into its Privacy Sandbox APIs.

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:00:59 GMT

Can't figure out what to get your favorite techie this holiday season? Then check out these great suggestions from the DTNS co-contributors and listeners! And if you want to follow up on any of the gift ideas just click on the affiliate links below.

Rich Stroffolino Instax Mini Link

Scott Johnson Year Long Subscription to Xbox GamePass

Terrance Gaines Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger

Mark Bussell Jr multi-charging cable AND (USB- Lightning mini USB)

Nik Kearney Samsung Wireless Charger Trio

SP Noxgear Tracer360

Shannon Morse OcCOOP Quick Charge Hand Warmer

James Thatcher Sovol SV03 3D printer

George Tsang Portable Battery Packs

Matt Schultz Martian by Andy Weir

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AT&T and Verizon lower 5G tower strength for FAA review - DTH

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:30:12 GMT

AT&T and Verizon agree lower 5G tower strength for six months for an FAA review, Pinterest settles discrimination lawsuit, and the European Commission proposed a bill overhauling how political ads can be targeted.

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Predictive Title - DTNS 4159

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:18:01 GMT

Is perovskite a possible alternative to making cheaper solar panels faster? Why does predictive text achieve a lower WPM than autocorrect? The Asphalt Xtreme mobile game is coming to Netflix. Is that sign that Netflix wants its game lineup to move away from just casual gaming?

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

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Driving Solar Power to Your Home - DTNS 4158

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:15:27 GMT

We examine new developments in renewable power and storage, Qualcomm will debut its next flagship Snapdragon chip at the Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30th along with a new naming convention, and we examine the popularity of shopping livestreams.

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

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TV Hunting Season - DTNS 4157

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:21:54 GMT

Robert Heron is back with tips and recommendations for those on shopping for a new 4K TV this holiday season. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced the country's plans to build the first “Bitcoin City” in the eastern region of La Union. A new study by New York University’s Center for Social Media and Politics found that warning Twitter users about the consequences of their posts decreased subsequent posting of hateful language for a week.

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

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Zen and the Art of NFT Maintenance - DTNS 4156

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 22:48:44 GMT

We discuss the impact of Alphabet's cafeteria cleaning robots, MediaTek unveils its flagship Dimensity 9000 mobile SoC, and the Australian art project that gives downloaders 15GB of NFT content.

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

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A Car Is Not A Phone - DTNS 4155

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:15:52 GMT

Nreal will begin selling its Light mixed reality glasses in the US, after launching in South Korea last year. Reuters reports that an Amazon spokesperson said the company is in talks with MasterCard and American Express– as well as Visa– about who it will continue to partner with in the future in the US. Axios reports that VP of gaming Phil Schiller is advocating video game preservation through emulation.

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

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Amazon Takes a Swipe at Visa - DTNS 4154

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:48:55 GMT

Apple announced a Self Service Repair program, which will let customers buy parts from Apple directly for repairs. Amazon announced it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK because of their high fees, starting Jan.19. And we examine how different social media platforms benefit certain types of celebrities, notable people and social media entrepreneurs.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Xiaomi the Tablet - DTNS 4153

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:33:35 GMT

Dan Campos from NTX shares his review of Xiaomi’s MiPad 5 Android tablet. Twitter will stop auto-updating your Web version of the feed which sometimes causes tweets to disappear mid-read. And Cashier-free technology is coming to the UK’s Sainsbury supermarkets at a location in London set to open on November 29th.

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

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Microsoft’s End to End Excuses - DTNS 4152

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:19:11 GMT

We go in detail on the reasons why chip shortages will exist until next year. IBM announced its 127 qubit Eagle quantum chip, and Apple announced residents in eight US states to store digital state IDs and driver’s license.

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

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Nobel Prize Science Winners - DTNS Science News Monthly 1

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:00:14 GMT

This week on the first edition of the DTNS Science News Monthly. Science correspondent Dr. Niki Ackermans covered who won the Nobel prizes in science, as well as the winners of the IgNobel prizes. She also talked about the first planet located outside our galaxy and new research about what goes in a whale and what comes out the other side. She also discusses the latest work in brain mapping and goes over the topics covered in the Daily Tech Headlines’ Sunday Science Supplement. She ends the show with a COVID update and a fun story about space tacos. You can find her at twtitter.com/ackermansNicole on twitter and submit your stories for next month’s news!

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The Remains of MoviePass - DTNS 4151

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:29:05 GMT

We explore the coming conflict of quantum computing and blockchain cryptocurrencies, plus we find out what happened to Movie Pass and learn about Patreon’s plan to host and deliver video.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Naked Truth About Wearables - DTNS 4150

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:23:48 GMT

Google will expand the Sleep Sensing features on the second-gen Nest Hub that uses a motions Ensor to monitor your sleep patterns. We cover the latest events in the Epic vs Apple lawsuit. Google loses its appeal against a 2.42 billion Euro fine leveled by the EC in 2017 for abusing its monopoly on search.

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

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Artisanal Taxi Service - DTNS 4149

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:21:46 GMT

We lay out all the things Nvidia announced at its GPU Technology Conference including new AI avatars, the 3D virtual world simulation and collaboration platform Omniverse, and the NeMo Megatron, the company’s open source large language model platform.

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

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NFTs: Non-Fungible Taxation - DTNS 4148

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:17:46 GMT

Can an EV with solar cells on the roof compelling enough for the market, we discuss the state of SES battery technology, ponder the tax implications of selling your gaming NFTs and explain what WhatsApp began rolling out multi-device support as a default feature could mean for you.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Twitch Data Breach - DTNS Gaming News Monthly 2

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month’s biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Blizzard cancels BlizzConline then delays Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 amid more studio departures, hackers leak 125GB of Twitch.tv data, and Steam bans NFT games while Epic entertains the idea.

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The M1 Road Map is Revealed - DTNS 4147

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:23:28 GMT

Can robots get along with other robots? Apple’s chip roadmap signals a shift to a 3nm process. And how FinTech’s might be building super apps of their own to compete with messaging and social media apps that let you make payments.

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

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Intel Brings the Heat - DTNS 4146

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:20:04 GMT

Benchmarks for Intel’s Alder Lake processors are in and boy do they look good! Meta is looking for alternative ways to generate profits outside of ad revenue and Qualcomm thinks supply-chain issues for its chips will abate by this Christmas and Danish shipping firm wants to compete against Amazon’s shipping services.

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

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GeForce Now, Not Later - DTNS 4145

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:28:28 GMT

Nvidia is making a hard play for cloud based video gaming. Sean Hollister from the Verge shares his hands-on review with the game streaming service and it stacks up to Google’s Stadia.

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

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Defining the Metaverse - DTNS 4144

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:19:35 GMT

Microsoft Ignite starts up this week and we go over all the updates and service announcements from the Redmond based company. VP of Alex explains why he wants you to talk to your Echo smart speaker less. And is there really something to Facebook’s Metaverse concept?

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Charging Up Supply Chain Issues - DTNS 4143

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:32:20 GMT

We talk to CNET Roadshow’s Editor-In-Chief Tim Stevens about the impact supply-chain constraints are having on EV production and what it means for consumers in the market for an EV.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Into the Metaverse - DTNS 4142

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:24:47 GMT

We examine all the press analysis on Facebook’s name change to Meta. We get some interesting insights from WSJ’s Joanna Stern interviews with Apple executives on design choices for the new MacBook Pro. And we speculate why Microsoft has acquired a content moderation company called Two Hat.

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Facebook Is So Meta - DTNS 4141

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:23:14 GMT

We examine why big tech companies are growing slowly while smaller more recent startups are doing the opposite, how Apple’s ad tracking policy is hitting some companies bottom line and the ongoing effects that chip shortages are having on the industry.

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

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Intel counts its Ps and Es - DTNS 4140

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:32:41 GMT

Intel announces Alderlake processors releasing this year, Casey Newton suggests more context is needed regarding the Facebook Papers released by Francis Haugen, and Adobe Max has released details on new AI powered features for video.

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

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Pixel 6 Perfect? - DTNS 4139

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:17:47 GMT

We get a first-hand review of Android 12 and Google’s new Pixel 6 Pro smartphone. Amazon is building a new app codenamed “Project Mic”. It would let anyone make and distribute a live radio show, including music pulled from Amazon’s catalog. Lennar Corporation is partnering with a startup called Icon to build a community of 100 3D-printed homes near Austin, Texas.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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There's is No Mr. Facebook - DTNS 4138

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:22:57 GMT

We examine the policy and management decisions revealed in documents released by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. Mastercard announced a deal with the cryptocurrency firm Bakkt to provide crypto options for merchants and banks on its payment network. And Hertz, the rental car service, will buy a 100,000 Tesla Model 3s for its rental fleet.

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

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We're In the Thick of this Chip Mess - DTNS 4137

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:39:06 GMT

We examine the long and short term prospects for Intel after their recent financial statements. NFTs go pop culture. Wired’s Brian Barrett has an article called “I Used Facebook Without the Algorithm, and You Can Too”. We examine how effective Barrett’s tips are.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blockchain In Journalism - DTNS 4136

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:21:43 GMT

A startup called Spotz.ai will use computer vision and machine learning to solve the random ad problem that plagues services that stream movies and video content without natural commercial ad breaks. Sam Altman the CEO of OpenAI is starting a cryptocurrency called Worldcoin that will issue free cryptocurrency if you can verify your account with an iris scan with a little metal ball they send you. The Associated Press will use the Ethereum-based Chainlink Labs smart contracts system to automate its news data distribution and ensure content integrity.

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

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Facebook Wants a Name Other Than Defendant - DTNS 4135

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:22:31 GMT

The Verge’s sources say Facebook plans to announce a company name change next week. Alphabet’s Wing company has expanded its drone delivery business into Texas. Finally we give details into this week’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event.

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

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Breaking Down Tech News Pixel by Pixel - DTNS 4134

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:23:31 GMT

Google takes the wraps off the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. Higher performance, new features and new colors we take a look at what Google’s latest smartphones bring to the table. Facebook is introducing a mobile 10.1-inch smart display called the Facebook Portal Go and Fisher Price is putting out a version of its Chatter play telephone that can pair with Android and iOS.

Starring Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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MacBook Pro to the M1 Max - DTNS 4133

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:17:34 GMT

Apple reveals two new M1 chips; the M1 Pro and M1 Max. See how these new SoC processors stack up to the original M1 and the new MacBook models that will feature them.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Right Clicking Is Not A Crime - DTNS 4132

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:29:13 GMT

Tesla launched an auto insurance product in Texas that uses “real-time driving behavior” that it will use “to evaluate your premium based on your actual driving.” Apple employees are organizing under the name Apple Too, to collect stories of workers who have experienced harassment or discrimination. Tuesday, a reported with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch alerted the state of Missouri that social security numbers of school teachers and administrators were vulnerable to public exposure on the Missouri department of education’s website.

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

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Robots with Guns: What Could Go Wrong? - DTNS 4131

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:18:10 GMT

Facebook announced a research project called Ego4D, to improve AI analysis of first-person, video. Sony knows it’s not going to be able to make enough PS5s to meet demand so it’s started a registration where US PSN users can sign up for the opportunity to buy a PS5. US Senators Chuck Grassley, Amy Klobuchar, Lindsey Graham and Richard Durbin, have backed a bill Thursday that would prohibit tech platforms from favoring their own products or services.

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

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Healthy, Healthy Headphones - DTNS 4130

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:41:33 GMT

Reddit launched a new feature called “Predictions”, a spinoff of Reddit Polls that have become popular in subreddits. The Amazon India private-brands team secretly exploited internal data from Amazon.in to copy products and then offered knock-off versions on the platform. And Wall Street Journal sources say Apple is looking at using Airpods as a health device.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blocking Me Softly from His Tweets - DTNS 4129

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:18:27 GMT

A Swiss Federal Institute of Technology robotics engineering student Ken Pillonel stuffed a USB-C port that can transfer data as well as charge into an iPhone X. A San Francisco court orders Tesla to pay $136.9 million to a former contract employee who alleged discrimination and hostile work environment, and Microsoft and Nvidia created the Megatron-Turing Natural Language Generation model or MT-NLP which they call the “most powerful monolithic transformer language model trained to date”.

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

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Don't Glue It; Screw It! - DTNS 4128

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:25:28 GMT

Microsoft has now agreed to let independent third-party study the impact of making Microsoft devices easier to repair. Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer offers an invitation to Apple to help them implement RCS on the iPhone. CNET’s Brian Cooley notes that Michelin and GM plan to have airless tires available for street use as early as 2024.

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

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Interoperability Matters - DTNS 4127

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:21:27 GMT

As the climate crisis impacts our lives and our environment, how is tech playing a leading role in mitigating its effects? And as the Internet of Things grows more popular, how does the Matter protocol make everyone place nice with each other.

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

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Change Your Twitch Password - DTNS 4126

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:16:13 GMT

Google added options to Search, Maps, Travel, and Nest Thermostats. Twitch confirms a data breach with the site’s entire source code, commit history, an unreleased competitor for Steam from Amazon Game Studios and details of creator payouts being accessed. And Restofworld.org has a story about the effect India’s banning of TikTok in June 2020 has had on creators.

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

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The Facebook Outage Explained - DTNS 4125

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:20:56 GMT

We give an explainer on what caused Facebook and associated properties like Instagram to go offline for six hours and we do a follow-up on all that Facebook testimony.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Blowing the Whistle on Facebook - DTNS 4124

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:45:50 GMT

Amazon launched a new feature, letting Prime subscribers in the US send gifts using just an email address or phone number. The whistleblower who provided documents that served as the foundation for the Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series came forward as former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen. And ten years after its introduction what exactly has Siri achieved?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Blizzard Legal Storm - DTNS Gaming News Monthly

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. This month heavily features the multiple legal dramas around Activision Blizzard, Apple keeping Epic's Fortnite out of the App Store until all court appeals are final, and all the info from the latest Nintendo Direct & Sony Showcase.

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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Too Many Failure Points - DTNS 4123

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:22:39 GMT

A number of websites and services reported issues due to the expiration of a root certificate provided by Let’s Encrypt. South Korean ISP SK Broadband has sued Netflix to pay for the costs of managing extra network traffic caused by Netflix users streaming new shows. YouTube TV and NBCUniversal agree to a temporary extension to avoid channel blackout while the companies attempt to negotiate a longer-term pact.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Tinkerer's Phone - DTNS 4122

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:17:22 GMT

Fairphone makers of easy-to-repair smartphones with sustainable materials has announced the Fairphone 4. Augmented reality company Nreal announced its Air Glasses, a more compact, and cheaper version of its smart glasses. US President Joe Biden and European Commission Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Margrethe Vestager,met Wednesday as part of the US-EU Trade and Technology Council.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Netflix wants to be the Netflix of Games - DTNS 4121

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:18:47 GMT

Ars Technica has a story stating VR reporter Brad Lynch has found evidence that Valve is working on a wireless headset. Netflix acquires its first game studio. And Motherboard has interviews with two sources who worked on Amazon’s Astro and believe the consumer robot is flawed.

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

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Amazon Did It, They Announced A Robot! - DTNS 4120

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:21:04 GMT

Amazon has unveiled a slew of new devices including a $1000 home robot. Hear what we make of all the new products and which ones excite us the most.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Root Access is a Go - DTNS 4119

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:38:30 GMT

A new note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts shipments of Apple silicon Macs will drop 15% in the first half of 2022. Oculus’ consulting CTO John Carmack announced the company will unlock the bootloader of the Oculus Go headset, providing users with root access. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the company will pause development of a version of Instagram aimed at children 10-12 years old.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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When Better is the Best - DTNS 4118

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:20:47 GMT

People’s Bank of China Friday reiterated that offering trading, order matching, token issuance and derivatives for virtual currencies including overseas crypto exchanges providing services in mainland China are are strictly prohibited. We explain why higher prices for tech aren’t entirely the fault of manufacturers and how they mitigate the sting of higher pricing with additional product features. And how people have been using New Zealand’s Waipa District Council to make themselves look like their busy.

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

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ProRes. What is it Good For? - DTNS 4117

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 21:18:23 GMT

How does Apple’s iPhone Pro line really compare to a more sophisticated and purpose built video DSLR? Plus Michigan is the latest region to attempt to develop a road that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles. And The Wall Street Journal’s reports on Amazon’s plans to open clothing stores.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Microsoft Creates a New Surface - DTNS 4116

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:16:33 GMT

Microsoft unveiled new products at its Surface Pro 8 event and the Defense Ministry of Lithuania issued a statement recommending citizens “not buy new Chinese phones and to get rid of those already purchased as fast as reasonable possible.”

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

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Make Me Laugh Siri - DTNS 4115

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:15:37 GMT

PayPal mobile app now includes expanded bill pay, and the ability to get checks by direct deposit, and more. Marvel and SiriusXM are launching the Marvel Podcasts Unlimited channel for $4 a month. UploadVR noticed that back on April 20, Netflix listed a VR game called Eden Unearthed on Oculus’s App Lab. The game works on the Oculus Quest and Quest 2. The game is free and seemingly related to the Netflix anime series Eden.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Plus Future - DTNS 4114

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:59:12 GMT

Details about new versions of Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite e-reader leak, Apple will delay an under-display Touch ID and a foldable iPhone to 2023 and 2024, respectively, and Roku announced the $49.99 Streaming Stick 4K and $69.99 Streaming Stick 4K+.

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

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The Tech Jawn EXCERPT: Ransomware at HBCUs

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:11:21 GMT

An exceprt from episode 1 of The Tech Jawn on ransomware attacks at historically black colleges and universities.

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Achievement Unlocked - Desk Built! - DTNS 4113

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:34:28 GMT

The Dutch city of Utrecht wants to have the world’s first bi-directional EV power grid. The Russian government ordered Google and Apple to remove an app meant to guide supporters of Alexei Navalny on how to deprive Vladimir Putin’s, United Russia, of votes in regional and federal elections. Protocol’s sources say Google plans to add free TV channels to Google TV, and is currently in talks with several free, ad-supported streaming television channels.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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To Pay With BitCoin, Press "1" Now! - DTNS 4112

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:24:03 GMT

Pay for a movie night out with cryptocurrency, FTC chair Lina Khan is starting her crackdown on big tech, and the tech blogs have posted their hardware analysis of Apple’s new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro.

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

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Glimmers Of A Passwordless Future - DTNS 4111

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:26:41 GMT

We learn more about the Framework modular laptop, Microsoft launches passwordless sign-in, and Zuckerberg announces changes to Facebook’s news feed algorithm with stories shared by media outlets and businesses de-prioritize in favor of content produced by friends and family.

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

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Apple Had Something To Talk About - DTNS 4110

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:28:22 GMT

Apple announced a number of updates to its iOS and Apple Watch product line today. To help us parse it all out are the hosts of the SnobOS Podcast, Terrance Gaines and Nica Montford.

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

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Fold Up Your Fears - DTNS 4109

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:24:14 GMT

We talk to Engadget reviews editor, Cherlynn Low, about her experiences with latest foldable phones, discuss a study on the effects of remote work on 6,100 Microsoft employees and go over all the latest updates Zoom has announced for its service.

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

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I Reject Your Marketplace And Substitute My Own! - DTNS 4108

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:43:38 GMT

US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued her decision in the Epic v. Apple case. In the coming weeks, WhatsApp is rolling out its options for all users to encrypt their chat backups in the cloud. Apple Music announced it is using technology from Shazam, which can automatically identify music, to identify and compensate all creators involved in a DJ mix.

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

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Hey Facebook, Nice Glasses! - DTNS 4107

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:15:52 GMT

Facebook announces new smart glasses called Ray-Ban Stories, iRobot announces the Roomba j7+ robot vacuum featuring built-in machine vision, BMW showed off two e-bike concepts, the I Vision AMBY and Motorrad Vision AMBY and Amazon released its own house-brand TVs running it’s FireOS smart TV system.

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

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Less Cashiers, More Service - DTNS 4106

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:20:07 GMT

Amazon plans to bring its “Just Walk Out” cashierless technology to two Whole Foods stores, Twitter launched a few feature tests. One changes the way photos are displayed on mobile and the second lets users remove followers without blocking them, and we look at the state of long range wireless charging.

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

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This Isn't the Privacy Issue You're Looking For - DTNS 4105

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:05:17 GMT

A ProPublica report says contractors hired by Facebook are reviewing messages that have been flagged by an algorithm as improper, El Salvador now officially uses Bitcoin as legal tender, and A police report revealed French police via Europol, got a Swiss court to order ProtonMail to log and provide to the police the IP address of suspected activist’s plus the device ID accessing it.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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What Will You Do With the Loot Bag? - DTNS 4104

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:19:49 GMT

Apple will delay its CSAM features, Amazon plans to release its own branded TVs later this year, and how widespread is misinformation on social media spread during political campaigns and ways to mitigate their effects.

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

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Locastaway - DTNS 4103

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:03:41 GMT

Apple faces legal scrutiny for abuse of market dominance in India, Texas legislature approves a bill to fine social media platforms for removing posts or users based on location or political view, and Locast, a non-profit service that streams locally broadcast channels over the internet, to people geolocated in the broadcast area, shuts down after losing copyright case.

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

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Tap for Proof of Age - DTNS 4102

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:18:49 GMT

We go over all the various facets of the chip shortage and why supplies will still be tight at the end of the year and what you can do about it.

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

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The Pizza Sauce Glue - DTNS 4101

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:17:31 GMT

Microsoft announced the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out on October 5th, starting with new devices. Protocol’s Amber Burton has an article called ‘There aren’t enough data scientists’: How the future of reskilling in tech is changing. South Korea’s National Assembly passed an amendment on Tuesday prohibiting large app-store operators from requiring the use of their in-app purchasing systems.

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

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Windows 10 is the New Windows 7 - DTNS 4100

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:15:29 GMT

Has constant video conferencing made people already neurotic about their image? A new survey from Harvard in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology suggests that video conferencing is impacting how people view themselves, in a disorder called “Zoom dysmorphia.”

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

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Gaming Checkpoint - DTNS Experiment Week

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Gaming Checkpoint gives you an overview of what's going on around the console scene, covering hardware options, online play, and near future outlook. Whether you're a lapsed gamer looking to dive back into this generation or are getting into console gaming for the first time, this episode will cover what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have to offer.

Hosted by Jenn Cutter

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BBQ and Tech - DTNS Experiment Week

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

BBQ and Tech is an energetic dive into all facets of how technology is being used to make everyone's favorite cookout food, Bar-B-Que. Hosted by lifelong friends, Chris Ashley and Rod Simmons who share a 15+ year tech obsession with all things smoked or grilled, BBQ and Tech will share tips, tricks, and technology to earn you the title of backyard grill master.

This week’s episode finds Chris and Rod walking through the evolution of their smoker purchase history. The discussion is intended to help listeners understand the nuances of some of the most popular smokers being used today and hopefully help inform their decision on purchasing a new cooker.

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Pegasus Project: Special Report - DTNS Experiment Week

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Pegasus is a digital tool sold by the NSO Group to different governments across the globe used to monitor activists, politicians and persons of interest. In The Pegasus Project, journalists from 17 outlets like The Guardian, Le Monde, The Washington Post or Aristegui Noticias, collaborated to reveal the way the spyware was used by different agencies. In this special report we explore what they found and the effect it had in the way technology was implemented by different government agencies.

The transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nhE-hImCJQty7LHh0TmJdofm9GL92bhPyoyAp-yhs1o/edit?usp=sharing

Hosted by Dan Campos

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Ask a Luddite - DTNS Experiment Week

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Rich Stroffolino talks with tech skeptic Ben Weinberg about the latest tech news. In this pilot episode, they look into the luddite perspective on Apple's recently announced on-device scanning for CSAM, Facebook's metaverse take on VR meetings, and why AI-generated websites are like Final Cut X.

Featuring Rich Stroffolino, Ben Weinberg

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Photography For Today's Users - DTNS Experiment Week

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

It is said that the best camera is the one you have with you, and the latest smartphones offer extraordinary capabilities, but are they really the only camera you need? DTNS Associate Producer Amos is joined by Ant Pruitt of Hands On Photography to discuss when and why you might consider making the investment into a dedicated camera system.

Starring by Anthony Lemos, Ant Pruitt

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The Tech Jawn - DTNS Experiment Week

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:00:13 GMT

The Tech Jawn is a second look at the week's tech news headlines delivered from a different perspective. African Americans, demographically, are the biggest users of consumer technology in the country and The Tech Jawn aims to showcase how technology affects them as well as how they affect technology.

Hosted by Robb Dunewood (@robbdunewood), Stephanie Humphrey (@techlifesteph), and Terrance Gaines (@brothatech), the first episode tackles bias in algorithms like Facial Recognition and Artificial Intellegence.

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Drivers, Start Your Ride Hailing! - DTNS 4099

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:25:41 GMT

Tesla showed off an idea for a 5 foot 8 tall, 125-pound humanoid robot called the Tesla Bot. Microsoft announced the first Office 365 pricing increase since the service launched in 2011. Newly unredacted documents from the Epic-Google lawsuit show that in 2019, Google ran a “Premier Device Program”, which offered Android OEMs a greater 12% of search revenue instead of the standard 8%, if they agreed not to preinstall third-party app stores.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Amazon is the new Sears- DTNS 4098

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:20:07 GMT

Intel reveals its new Alder Cove hybrid processor design for desktop, mobile and ultra-mobile applications. Nvidia has its earnings call and gives updates about its acquisition of ARM. And the FTC has amended its complaint over Facebook, a new antitrust complaint.

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

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A Black Eye for Blackberry - DTNS 4097

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:19:41 GMT

China renews pressure on Tencent and the country’s tech giants, Blackberry discovers a vulnerability in its QNX operating system and Windows 11 is changing the way users pick a default browser.

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

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Fans Really Do Have a Voice - DTNS 4096

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:22:31 GMT

We explore the role that fans and fandom in leveraging social media and the internet to shape the TV shows and movies we see at home and the movie theater.

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

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Liquid Chameleon Display - DTNS 4095

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:18:12 GMT

Scientists in South Korea have published an article in the journal Nature Communications about a robot they created that can change its skin color like a chameleon. Would you eat cheese made from the byproducts of fungi? And Intel announced an upcoming high-performance discrete GPU line called Arc.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Blair Bazdarich, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Mango Dark Web - DTNS 4094

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:21:50 GMT

Samsung confirms its use of AI software called DSO.ai to design its Exynos line of chips. Apple’s Craig Federighi explained to the Wall Street Journal the company’s plans to scan photos uploaded to iCloud for C-SAM– and a separate program to scan Messages on child accounts for sexually suggestive images. Car and Driver tested the level 2 driver assistance systems from multiple carmakers to see which worked best and which could be fooled the easiest.

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

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Virtual CEO's Can Do Virtual Presentations - DTNS 4093

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:20:11 GMT

Three US senators have sponsored a bipartisan bill called the Open Markets Act that would impose new rules on app stores including prohibiting them from requiring developers to use its in-app payment system and setting different prices on different stores. Nvidia revealed Wednesday that a press announcement for its Omniverse system delivered earlier this year was computer generated.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Z Flips and Z Folds - DTNS 4092

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:21:07 GMT

How did the biggest cryptocurrency heist happen and what does this mean for the security of cryptocurrencies? And Samsung announces a slew of new and updated products including the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic and Galaxy Buds 2.

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

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Culturally Emoji - DTNS 4091

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:18:00 GMT

We check out the latest Apple rumors from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Amazon says it will now compensate customers for defective products sold on its marketplace, and HP rolls out new ChromeOS products.

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

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Excellent Bribe. I Give It ★★★★☆ - DTNS 4090

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:20:07 GMT

The Wall Street Journal has a story on how brands on Amazon go to extreme lengths to stop bad reviews of their products, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman argues that, in the current streaming landscape, that the Apple TV is a pointless products, and Facebook unveils its “Transfer Your Information” tool that allows users to export selected data for use by other services.

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

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End to End Encrypted-ish - DTNS 4089

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:24:42 GMT

We examine Apple’s Expanded Protections for Children where the company performs an on-device scan of devices looking for child abuse material. China continues its crackdown on tech companies and how Wi-Fi software company Plume is making a pivot towards becoming a data business.

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

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We're Not as Extreme as We Think - DTNS 4088

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:17:44 GMT

Three US Senators are proposing an amend meant to the infrastructure bill that would exclude some crypto companies, from a tax reporting provision, researchers across multiple universities publish a paper on YouTube’s algorithm and radicalizing effect it has on viewers, and DHS unveils a joint cyber defense effort with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others to combat ransomware and cyberattacks.

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

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Alibaba and the 40 Feeds - DTNS 4087

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:20:35 GMT

Sony beats earning expectations, MIT comes up with a way to predict the next big thing in tech and why did Facebook ban academics researching transparency and misinformation on Facebook from Facebook.

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

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Right to Repair Zero Day? - DTNS 4086

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:19:42 GMT

Researchers successfully hacked and bypassed the TPM inside an Intel powered laptop and we examine the security implications of Right to Repair.

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

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Relax it's Google Tensor - DTNS 4085

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:53:52 GMT

We follow a Wired story about spoofing the ID of ocean going ships, examine India’s new government e-payments system the e-Rupi, and Google gives the world a preview of the Pixel 6.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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DTNS SPECIAL - Chip Shortage: The Logistics Issues

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

We talk about the chip shortage a lot on DTNS and I think we do a pretty good job of explaining the basics of the issue. There was fluctuation in orders there was unexpected demand and the chip plants are now operating at capacity while they try to work through the backlog and bring on new plants to add capacity. The shortage was most acute in automobiles because of the unexpected demand there but has started to affect other sectors as well.

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Swimming As A Service - DTNS 4084

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:22:44 GMT

Apple sends a cease and desist letter to a Chinese citizen who leaked information about stolen iPhone prototypes on social media. Is preventing leaks a way to keep consumers engaged or just to keep corporate secrets? And a big roundup of China related tech stories on the government’s latest crackdowns on tech and what it means.

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

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Don't NUC It 'Till You Try It - DTNS 4083

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:21:39 GMT

Facebook continued the trend of stellar tech company earnings reports with revenue up 56% and monthly active users up 7% to 2.9 billion. Reviews for Intel’s gaming NUC 11 Extreme enthusiast gaming PC have arrived. See how well it rated. Finally 1st and 2nd generation Kindles might lose their ability to download eBooks. We discuss your options.

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

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That Streamer is Quite a Character - DTNS 4082

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:29:26 GMT

We examine the exploding phenomenon of Virtual Idols on YouTube. What are Virtual Idols and why are they so popular on Google’s online video platform? Spotify listeners rose 22% to 365 million in Q2. That might sound pretty good, but it’s less than everyone, including Spotify, expected. And Sony reports the PS5 is their fastest selling video game console.

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

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Samsung Folds on the Note - DTNS 4081

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:23:20 GMT

Intel unveils its latest company road map which includes plans to build chips for Qualcomm, Facebook issues a voluntary recall of the Oculus 2 and Samsung announces what to expect from its upcoming August 11th event.

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

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Upscale Upscaling - DTNS 4080

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:51:15 GMT

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation ordered Tencent to end its exclusive music licensing rights within 30 days including requirements for copyright holders to give the company better treatment than rivals. Google announced it will now designate a subset of APIs across the company as Google Enterprise APIs, which will be subject to strict guidelines about any change to them that would impact consumer software built around them. Sean Hollister at the Verge recently profiled how the YouTube channel Upscale is recreating classic video game cutscenes at high resolution. The channel does this using Topaz Video Enhance AI.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Seniors In Tech: Ruth Pordes

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Seniors In Tech, a podcast mini-series where we bust stereotypes by talking to seniors who either worked in the tech industry at the beginning of the digital era, and or are currently tech-fluent in their everyday lives. I’m Dr. Niki Ackermans and in this final installment of Seniors In Tech we're talking to Dr. Ruth Pordes. A software engineer and IT for particle accelerator labs in the 1990s, and who also had a role in developing the World Wide Web.

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Do You Even Metaverse, Bro? - DTNS 4079

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:30:26 GMT

On Wednesday, the US Federal Trade Commission voted to increase its enforcement of laws against repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and even government entities from fixing their own products. We discuss where the current state of right to repair is at and what we can expect in the near future.

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

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Computing in Plastic - DTNS 4078

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 21:50:42 GMT

ARM shows off a bendable processor prototype, Twitter is testing a dislike button and why uneven uptake of the FCCs emergency broadband benefit program highlights geographic disparities.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Stranger Netflix Chess Game? - DTNS 4077

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:21:12 GMT

Netflix loses 400,000 plus North American subscribers, Tumblr is testing a new feature called Post+ that lets some users charge their followers a monthly fee for exclusive content, and a market survey has revealed 75% of TikTok visitors discover musical artists there, while 63% say it’s a source for music they haven’t heard before.

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

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RCS and a Moon Pie - DTNS 4076

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:21:31 GMT

Priavacy-focused search engine DuckDuck Go is offering an email protection feature. Sony announced two high-end home theater products with HDMI 2.1 passthrough ports that support 8K, 4K gaming at 120 Hertz, Dolby Vision HDR, eARC and more. Two former WhatsApp employees launched the HalloApp a private ad-free social network.

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

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Anti Gravity Chili - DTNS 4075

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:22:26 GMT

A forensic analysis report by Amnesty International claims NSO Group’s Pegasus software was used by clients to compromise the phones of more than 1,000 heads of state, politicians, journalists, activists, and business executives in more than 50 countries. Warner Media will launch a streaming news service in the US under the CNN banner called– you could have easily guessed– CNN Plus. Online glasses seller Warby Parker has released its Virtual Vision test which lets most users renew their prescription using an iPhone 6s or newer.

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

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Seniors in Tech: Sandra Foster

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Seniors In Tech, a podcast mini-series where we bust stereotypes by talking to seniors who either worked in the tech industry at the beginning of the digital era, and or are currently tech-fluent in their everyday lives. I’m Dr. Niki Ackermans and this week we are talking to Sandra Foster, a former High School French teacher who taught herself how to operate and fix Macs and ended up being tech support for her friends and family.

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Welcome to the HakVan - DTNS 4074

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:21:18 GMT

Friend of the show Darren Kitchen has made the road his home with a van kitted out with some of things you might expect, like a table, bed, cooking equipment. But when you hack across America, you need a lot of tech in that van too. Thankfully Darren has agreed to tell us about some of the gear he’s used to tech out the van.

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

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Netflix: Throne of Games? - DTNS 4073

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:19:33 GMT

Netflix announced it has hired Mike Verdu as its Vice President of game development. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said it has sued Amazon to recall hundreds of thousands of hazardous products distributed on its platform. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported integrated circuit output in the country rose 43.9% on the year in May.

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

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Satyamania 365 - DTNS 4072

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:21:29 GMT

Microsoft’s new easy-to-set-up and use virtual windows machine service called Windows 365. Scientists at the University of Oxford and University of Liverpool published a study in the journal New Media and Society called “More diverse, more politically varied: How social media, search engines and aggregators shape news repertoires in the United Kingdom.”

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

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Google Gets a French Slap - DTNS 4071

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:18:48 GMT

France’s competition authority fined Google €500 million for not negotiating in good faith to pay news publishers for the right to show their headlines and snippets in search and news results. The Verge’s Chaim Gartenberg discovered that the iPhone’s built-in weather app on recent versions of iOS never shows the temperature as 69 degrees Fahrenheit instead showing 68 degrees or 70 degrees. And Twitter mistakenly approves bot accounts.

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

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Where Have All The Ransoms Gone? - DTNS 4070

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:21:27 GMT

Will a crowdsourced ransom payments tracking website called Ransomwhe.re provide empirical evidence companies need to determine if paying ransomware is beneficial? Plus we examine the impact of PhD students Rodrigo Ochigame and Katherine Ye Search Atlas, a project that displays results from different geographic versions of Google Search, and can change how people understand events. And has Disney’s “Black Widow” movie helped re-energize the movie theaters or did it just give people another reason to stay home and stream.

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

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Seniors In Tech: Michael Musiel

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode Niki interviews former US Robotics engineer, software/hardware developer and part-time paramedic Michael Musiel about his lenghty career in tech includustry from the late 70s through the present day.

You can follow Michael's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-that-shall-not-be-named/id674558126

Starring: Niki Ackermans, Michael Musiel

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Bit Coin Not Included! - DTNS 4069

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:25:35 GMT

The Biden administration issues an executive order that encourages the FCC to restore open internet rules, limit early termination fees by ISPs, limit the ability of ISPs to sign exclusive deals with landlords, and require reporting of ISP prices and rates. Square’s hardware head Jesse Dorogusker announced the company will make a hardware wallet for bitcoin. And we examine how the design of social media platforms affects arguments.

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

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Whose Computer is it Anyway? - DTNS 4068

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:19:28 GMT

Start-ups position robots as bee replacements in the all-important crop pollination role, Thirty-seven US state and district attorneys general have sued Google in California federal court, alleging it unlawfully maintains a monopoly with the Google Play Store and Steve Wozniak argues for the right to repair.

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

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Did You Get My Meeting? Mmhmm... - DTNS 4067

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:19:28 GMT

South Korea lawmakers are considering a revision to a law restricting children from playing games after midnight and China’s Tencent will use facial recognition to stop minors in China from playing video games between 10 pm and 8 am or for more than 90 minutes per day.

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

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The Audacity of Data Collecting - DTNS 4066

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:18:13 GMT

New owners of Audacity updated the audio editor’s privacy policy with language indicating it was collecting user data for analytics and legal enforcement. Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch game console with a 7-inch screen and 720p OLED display. And Norway passed a law requiring anyone being paid to post on social media to disclose if posts have been modified and how. The law is meant to reduce pressure put on people due to “idealized people in advertising”.

Starring Tom Merritt, Owen JJ Stone, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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Seniors in Tech: Allison Sheridan

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Seniors In Tech, a podcast mini-series where we bust stereotypes by talking to seniors who either worked in the tech industry at the beginning of the digital era, and or are currently tech-fluent in their everyday lives. I’m Dr. Niki Ackermans and this week we are talking to Allison Sheridan, who used to work in engineering and is also one of the earliest podcasters!

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This is Why We Can't Have Nice Names - DTNS 4065

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 21:25:03 GMT

Nikkei Asia’s (NEE-kay Asia’s) sources say Intel and Apple began testing chip designs using TSMC’s 3-nanometer production technology, security researchers at Northeastern University purchased 86 used Echo Dot devices and found “all previous passwords and tokens, remains on the flash memory, sometimes even after a factory reset, and CNET’s Dan Ackerman has an article up called “Why giant e-Ink screens like the Boox Note Air’s are my favorite underrated tech.”

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

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Tech, Taxes, & Typos - DTNS 4064

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:19:44 GMT

Amazon seeks an alliance of app makers to challenge Microsoft, Instagram will start experimenting showing users full-screen videos over the coming months, and the OECD released a framework to set a minimum tax of 15% for the world’s 100 biggest companies, targeted mostly at tech companies.

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

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Google and Microsoft Take Off the Gloves - DTNS 4063

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:49:08 GMT

Bloomberg’s sources say Microsoft and Google will not renew a non-aggression pact in place since April 2016, Facebook launched a subscription newsletter service called Bulletin, and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a change in reporting requirements for autonomous driving systems.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple Makes Google's Cloud Rain - DTNS 4062

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:23:31 GMT

Alphabet’s drone-delivery company, Wing, in cooperation with the FAA launched the OpenSky app in the US. The app will allow hobbyist and commercial operators alike see where they can legally fly drones and request approval to operate in areas that are otherwise restricted. The Information’s sources say that as of May 2021, Apple is on track to spend $300 million on cloud storage through Google. And it was 0-day flaw, not 2018 bug, that let hackers mass-wipe My Book Live devices.

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

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Degrees of Better Audio - DTNS 4061

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:18:43 GMT

Mobile World Congress starts this week with Samsung revealing details about its WearOS partnership with Google. Plus as more and more music streaming options appear on the market we ask if high definition music is really worth having?

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

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Letting Everyone Exist In Public - DTNS 4060

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:28:30 GMT

We talk to Christophe Zajac-Denek about his lived experience with accessibility needs as a person with dwarfism. Western Digital puts a security warning regarding some of their My Book Live products. And Microsoft clarifies TPM requirements for Windows 11.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Christophe Zajac-Denek, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Accessibility Requires a Quorum - DTNS 4059

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:19:54 GMT

Often when we talk about Accessibility we discuss the way applications allow people who are vision impaired, deaf or have limited dexterity to use them. But what about the tools that create those applications? We talk to the creator of a blind accessible programming Andreas Stefik, Ph.D. Associate Professor Computer Science University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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

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Making Gaming Accessible - DTNS 4058

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:18:29 GMT

Accessibility in video games is an often unnoticed and unappreciated aspect of game development. We ask two game developers to help us understand the work and guidelines they use to ensure that everyone can enjoy video gaming despite their disabilities.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Jennifer Ash, Andrew Davis, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Making Products Smart AND Accessible – DTNS 4057

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:24:58 GMT

Accessibility week rolls-on as we talk to David Woodbridge about his work in reviewing device accessibility and the criteria and metrics he uses.

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

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A.I. Accessible Intelligence - DTNS 4056

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:25:44 GMT

We kick off Accessibility Week with a look into how AI is helping and in some cases hurting the development of accessibility in technology.

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

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3-D Printers in Spaaaaaaace! - DTNS 4055

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:23:35 GMT

“NASA inches closer to printing artificial organs in space” according to the MIT Technology Review, Tim Cook confesses Apple likes to fail internally, and Nielsen has new data about how people consume video content.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amber Mac, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Amos.

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Please Regulate Me - DTNS 4054

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:20:30 GMT

A bipartisan group of US Senators Brian Schatz, John Thune, Raphael Warnock, and John Kennedy proposed a bill Wednesday called the Unsubscribe Act. Companies would be required to make terms and conditions more transparent when offering a free trial. US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has revamped the Data Protection Act she introduced last year. Co-sponsored by Senator Sherrod Brown, it would establish a federal agency to oversee data privacy in the country.

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

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Windows goes to 11 - DTNS 4053

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:19:35 GMT

Google will open its first retail store at 76 Ninth Avenue in New York City Thursday at 10 AM. The Wall Street Journal has sources and documents that say starting in 2016 Apple began developing a way to offer primary-care. The plan was to develop a subscription based personalized health program using data from devices combined with virtual and in-person primary care visits.

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

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What Happens After You Brag About NFTs - DTNS 4052

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:19:30 GMT

NFTs have gotten a bad rap for being involved in crazy prices for questionable artwork but is there more to NFTs outside making digital art collectible? Christian Cantrell to give us what possibilities there are for the blockchain based token.

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

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Streaming is Your Gaming Gateway - DTNS 4051

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:18:52 GMT

We take in all the latest from E3 2021 and examine a recent study on the impact of remote work on productivity and the number of hours worked.

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

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Talking about Z Generations - DTNS 4050

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:23:13 GMT

Cnet’s Erin Carson wrote a piece called “How Gen Z harnessed the internet and destroyed the generation wars”, which focuses on how the younger generation, often called Gen Z, is struggling to do what every generation before it struggled to do, which is define itself. What’s different is the scale at which the internet plays into definition, because Gen Z kids have never known a world without being online.

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

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Delivering Justice - DTNS 4049

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:53:23 GMT

In a research paper published in the scientific journal Nature, Google Research explained they’ve developed algorithms allowing AI to more efficiently design computer chips. On Tuesday the administration released its findings after conducting an interagency review on how to shore up US supply chains. Ride hailing and delivery companies are always looking for ways to utilize their drivers.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Rise of the Creative Crash - DTNS 4048

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:43:57 GMT

We explore how film photography is being kept alive despite an onslaught of digital replacements.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Social Network for Criminals? - DTNS 4047

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:56:11 GMT

WWDC is happening this week but E3 starts this weekend. We have Trisha Hershberger here to tell us what to expect from this year's popular video gaming tradeshow.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe.

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All The Things - WWDC Edition - DTNS 4046

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:53:50 GMT

We breakdown all of the updates and features Apple announced at this year’s WWDC.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Terrance Gaines, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Where Have All The Sharks Gone?

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:50:08 GMT

We learn how technology is giving researchers new insight on how shark’s almost went extinct millions of years ago, Facebook plans to change their policy exemption for politicians, and the EU unveils plans for a digital wallet smartphone app to store electronic forms of identification and official documents.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Annalee Newitz, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Please Return to Campus - DTNS 4044

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:46:39 GMT

Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out an email to employees asking them to partially return to the office starting in September. WhatsApp confirmed that it will support multiple devices allowing users to access their accounts from up to four linked devices. The US Supreme Court has slashed the scope of the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in a 6-3 decision handed down Thursday.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Not just your Mom's Etsy - DTNS 4043

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 21:19:22 GMT

Huawei launched its HarmonyOS for mobile phones. At Facebook F8 the company announced all businesses can now use the Messenger API to interact with users on Instagram. And China’s PBOC will give out a total of 40 million yuan’s worth of digital yuan split among 200,000 people in Beijing.

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

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Amazon Making a Mesh of IoT - DTNS 4042

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:18:53 GMT

We break down all the latest PC hardware announcements from this year’s Computex. Plus Apple App shows up on Nvidia’s Shield TV and Amazon is releasing a free public mesh network in the US.

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

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WhatsApp Won't Limit Functionality Over New Privacy Policy - DTH

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:00:00 GMT

WhatsApp says it has no plans to limit functionality for users who don't agree to its new privacy policy, Instagram will give equal algorithmic priority to original and re-shared Stories content, and the Internet Engineering Task Force published the Quic protocol as a standard.

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Have you been Password Pwned? - DTNS 4041

Fri, 28 May 2021 21:23:46 GMT

Twitter rolls out its Blue Twitter subscription service on the Apple App-store. Security researcher Troy Hunt announces the code for Pwned Passwords database is now open source and that the FBI will now add data from data breaches to the database as well. Microsoft announced that the organization believed to be behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack has been linked to a malicious email campaign targeting 150 government agencies, research institutions and other organizations in 24 countries.

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

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FB Deli Slices The Truth - DTNS 4040

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:29:32 GMT

Facebook announced Wednesday that it will de-rank the accounts of and limit the spread of posts from users who repeatedly share content that has been debunked by fact checkers. Bloomberg’s sources say Nintendo will begin assembly of a new updated Switch console as early as July, with a release scheduled for September or October. Mozilla runs targeted ads on Facebook and Comcast issues a DMCA warning to a user who downloaded…. Linux.

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

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Amazon's Business of Everything - DTNS 4039

Wed, 26 May 2021 21:19:22 GMT

Amazon buys MGM. Is Amazon becoming a 21st century conglomerate and what is the company’s end game? Plus the US District of Columbia sued Amazon Tuesday for violating antitrust laws.

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

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Judge Decision will be Epic - DTNS 4038

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:22:56 GMT

Arm introduced its first designs to the new Armv9 architecture, including the flagship Cortex-A710 CPUs and Mali-G710 GPU. Huawwei shifts gears to focusing on software development. The Epic Apple trial closed Monday and Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will now take what is likely months to review the 4500 pages of testimony and make her bench decision.

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

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The Automated Recovery - DTNS 4037

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:53:26 GMT

A group of over 500 researchers have signed on to the BigScience project, an effort led by the startup Huggingface to build an open-soruce large language model to better understand natural-language processing. Facebook’s vice president of global affairs and former UK deputy prime minister Nick Clegg wrote an op-ed for CNBC calling for US lawmakers to create a new digital regulator. Ford reveals more information on the F-150 Lightning Pro’s extended-range version, capable of about 300 miles on a single charge and with a 240 V, 80 A charger (called the Charge Station Pro) that can fill the battery to 100% in eight hours. Price? Just under $50,000.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Taking apart Right to Repair - DTNS 4036

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:53:01 GMT

We discuss the state of Right to Repair and issues surrounding the various stakeholders involved.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Phonely Child - DTNS 4035

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:17:30 GMT

The crowdsourced crime watch app Citizen sparks a manhunt for the wrong guy, Twitter restarts its public verification program and more updates from the Epic vs Apple trial.

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

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Big Bitcoin Bubble Bursting? - DTNS 4034

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:58:55 GMT

Tuesday the National Internet Finance Association of China, the China Banking Association and the Payment and Clearing Association of China issued a warning that consumers would get no protection from losses related to cryptocurrency investment transactions. Financial and payment institutions were also advised that they must not use virtual currency for most purposes. This sent cryptocurrencies tumbling. Has the cryptocurrency bubble burst?

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

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The Ins and Outs of Google I/O - DTNS 4033

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:24:24 GMT

Google I/O 2021 has started and a flood of announcements were made today. We parse out what was unveiled and how it fits into Google’s broader strategy.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Joe.

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AT&T and Discovery Cross the Streams - DTNS 4032

Mon, 17 May 2021 21:19:19 GMT

AT&T and Discovery have reached an agreement to combine their media divisions into a joint venture to be 71% owned by AT&T and 29% by Discovery. Wired recently featured a piece looking at a number of top gamers quitting full-time esports organizations to pursue careers as influences on Twitch and YouTube. And more on Epic vs Apple as their court case grinds on.

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

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Darkside Goes Dark - DTNS 4031

Fri, 14 May 2021 21:24:55 GMT

Ransomware is still in the spotlight as the Irish government announced the Irish Health service’s central data servers were under an attempted ransomware attack and Toshiba disclosed that it had been attacked by Darkisde, the same group believed to be behind the software used in the Colonial Pipeline attack.

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

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A Patchwork Of Supposedly Secured Systems - DTNS 4030

Thu, 13 May 2021 21:34:36 GMT

Facebook changes the name of Libra, its digital in-house currency, and moves its headquarters out of Switzerland, Tesla’s Elon Musk issued a statement announcing the company will stop taking Bitcoin after 49 days of accepting it for purchases of cars, and Colonial Pipeline paid the group behind its ransomware attack $5 million dollars.

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

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Wi-Fi Security Red Frags - DTNS 4029

Wed, 12 May 2021 21:22:22 GMT

Belgian security researcher Mathy Vanhoef published details of so-called WiFi “frag attacks.”, YouTube plans to launch a $100 million fund to pay popular creators on its recently launched Shorts platform, and Xiaomi and the U.S. Defense Department reached an agreement to remove Xiaomi from a list of firms barred from US investment.

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

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Colors To Impress The Neighbors - DTNS 4028

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:20:28 GMT

During Apple’s Spring Loaded event the company revealed the Apple TV Color Calibration tool. The idea is that you can use the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to adjust the color settings on your TV without diving into complicated settings. So we asked Robert Heron to give us his expert view on this feature.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Secure Those Pipes - DTNS 4027

Mon, 10 May 2021 21:25:12 GMT

This past Friday the Colonial Pipeline Company suffered a ransomware attack and shut down the entire pipeline. The attack does not seem to have affected control systems that run the pipeline itself, but the shutdown is meant to make sure that does not happen. Is this the infrastructure attack we’ve been warned of happening? And what can we do to reduce our risk in the future?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Power of Bitcoin - DTNS 4026

Fri, 07 May 2021 21:31:14 GMT

With no deal in sight between Google and Roku to renew YouTube TV’s presence on Roku’s platform the search giant has come up with a workaround. It will let people access YouTube TV directly from the main YouTube app. Will Roku allow it and what does this mean for Google’s attempts to strongarm platforms to accept its terms?

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

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NASCAR Takes a Left Turn - DTNS 4025

Thu, 06 May 2021 21:22:37 GMT

Was the FCC’s decision to roll back on net neutrality rules based on fraudulent public comments? The NYAG thinks so and so does FCC Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

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

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Scanning Your World - DTNS 4024

Wed, 05 May 2021 21:22:19 GMT

3D scanning as a technology has come a long way especially in its use in science and research. Dr. Nicole Ackermans joins us with an explanation on the different types of 3D scanning technologies and what they’re used for in research circles.

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

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The Dialogue is Flawless - DTNS 4023

Tue, 04 May 2021 21:28:47 GMT

The Oxford Internet Institute published a survey of 430,000 10 to 15-year-olds about their TV viewing, social-media and device use with feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies and behavioral problems. What were the results and what does it mean?

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

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I'm Not Betting on Yahoo - DTNS 4022

Mon, 03 May 2021 21:20:29 GMT

TSMC says it projects its supply will catch up to the auto industry’s demand by the end of June, Verizon announced Monday it intends to sell its Verizon Media division to Apollo Global Management, and Sony announced a partnership that will see it integrate Discord into “your social and gaming experience on PlayStation Network” by early 2022.

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

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Epic Apple Store Battle – DTNS 4021

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:24:39 GMT

Finland trials an autonomous robotic street cleaner called Trombia Free, The YouTube TV app is no longer available for download from the Roku channel store, and Fast Company reported concerns but the National Network to End Domestic Violence, or NNEDV that Apple’s AirTags could be used to track people by secretly slipping them into a bag or jacket pocket.

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

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The Smaller The Pie, The Sharper The Knives - DTNS 4020

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:28:10 GMT

We take a look at the state of harmful speech regulation online as the European Parliament formally adopting a law requiring internet companies to “remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content”. Plus a recent article in Wired by Gilad Edelman says Social Media platforms speech policies aren’t actually inspired by the First Amendment and says that’s a good thing.

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

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A Browser for Your Browser - DTNS 4019

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:20:42 GMT

Samsung announced new intel-Evo certified laptops at its Unpacked 2021 event Wednesday, Sony has sold more PS5s in the first quarter of 2021 than PS4s sold in its first fiscal year, and updates on the Epic vs Apple case.

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

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TikTok, The Public Square - DTNS 4018

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:25:03 GMT

TikTok is popularized as a pop-culture meme generator. But the platform is increasingly being used for other less well known uses including cooking tutorials, language learning, real estate listings, DIY projects and in some cases for dating. We talk to CNET’s Erin Carson about how TikTok morphed from short funny videos into a cornucopia of information.

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

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Carriage Fights Come To Streaming - DTNS 4017

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:49:47 GMT

If you’ve ever experienced wake word fatigue with your virtual assistant, Google might have something in the works for you, The Washington Post is spinning off its software-as-a-service publishing platform, and Roku and Google have a public spat over YouTube TV.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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That's Not a Bug. It's a Conviction - DTNS 4016

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:26:31 GMT

UK court overturns 39 Post Office employee convictions that were originally based on flawed information derived from the Post Office’s computerized system called Horizon. Should this be a warning call for others to rely solely on one data point to uncover criminal activity even if it derives from an automated computer system?

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

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Ransomware As A Service - DTNS 4015

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:51:43 GMT

Yesterday a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing called “Antitrust Applied: Examining Competition in App Stores” focused on Apple and Google’s control over their app stores, we examine why the Netbook never took off and discuss the spec leaks on the next generation MacBook.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Dan Campos, Roger Chang, Joe.

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VR stands for Virtual Recovery - DTNS 4014

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:21:35 GMT

The European Commission proposed a bill Wednesday to develop comprehensive regulation of Artificial Intelligence. What’s in it and will it impact users outside of the EU’s borders?

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

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The Remote Is Fixed, Stop Complaining! - DTNS 4013

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:21:30 GMT

Apple announced a flurry of new products including a new Pro level iPad and a M1 powered iMac.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Charlotte Henry, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Electric Luxury - DTNS 4012

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:19:29 GMT

Mercedes unveils its EQS, an all electric S-class luxury sedan, Reddit launches its Clubhouse competitor, and Nica Montford from SnobOS introduces us to Angie Jones, First-Ever Black Female Java Champion.

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

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DTNSxTWIS Crossover Show

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:33:13 GMT

Join DTNS and the crew from TWIS as the two grand pillars of podcasting join forces for an epic podcast episode filled with science, technology and fun.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Kirsten Sanford, Justin Jackson, Blair Bazdarich.

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Now You Can Judge a Kindle by it's Cover - DTNS 4011

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:25:17 GMT

What does “no” in Android’s location history really mean? The Internet of Secure Things Alliance has expanded its certifications of i-O-T devices to include mobile apps and VPNs and Adias has a new show with material made from mushroom roots.

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

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You've Got to Fight for Your Right to Disconnect - DTNS 4010

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:17:38 GMT

The UK union Prospect, which represents scientists, engineers and tech workers is lobbying the government to create a “right to disconnect.” The law would not stipulate when companies could communicate with workers but require that companies negotiate with staff on rules about when and when not you can be contacted for work purposes. Will it succeed and should the policy be copied elsewhere?

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

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VR so good, it's Supernatural - DTNS 4009

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:28:06 GMT

Urbanista announced its latest wireless noise-canceling headphones- the Urbanista Los Angeles, TikTok claims to have more than 100 million US monthly active users, with 732 million globally and Facebook announced several updates coming to the Oculus Quest in version 28 of the headset’s OS.

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

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A Healthy Dose Of Security - DTNS 4008

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:18:08 GMT

Microsoft announced new Surface hardware and a variety of accessories, Roku began rolling out Roku OS 10, which adds AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility, and the hidden patient health data attached to medical images that people should know about.

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

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Nvidia's Multiple ARMs - DTNS 4007

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:17:58 GMT

At Nvidia’s GPU Technology conference the company unveiled Grace, the company’s latest ARM based SoC CPU design, Logitech announced it will no longer manufacture Harmony remotes, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s sources say Apple is working on a couple of new smart home devices.

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

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DTNS Special: EV Owner's Roundtable

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:00:00 GMT

We get so many questions about electric vehicles or EVs, that we decided to gather some EV experts and enthusiasts to tell us what their experiences are and what those of you curious about Evs should know before getting behind the wheel.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Rod Simmons, Bodi Grimm, Howard Yermish. Link to show notes.

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Ready Monkey Player 1 - DTNS 4006

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:29:20 GMT

Cal-Berkeley’s Zhongyu Li has built Cassie, a robot that teaches itself how to walk through reinforcement learning, An audit by scientists at the University of Southern California found that Facebook’s ad delivery system still has a gender bias leading to some ads being shown to male but not females regardless of skill qualifications and The US National Institutes of Health issued a grant to scientists at General Electric to further develop a sensor capable of detecting COVID-19.

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

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Bucket of Power- DTNS 4005

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:29:58 GMT

Facebook announces its Clubhouse competitor, more on Apple vs Epic, and Andrew Heaton shares his experience podcasting in a camping trailer.

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

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No Thanks for the Memories - DTNS 4004

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:18:16 GMT

Lauren Goode has an article on Wired called “I Called Off My Wedding. The Internet Will Never Forget”. We discuss how the Internet can make it hard to forget and move past painful events in our lives.

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

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Chip Problems On Display – DTNS 4003

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:19:49 GMT

Clubhouse rolls out its first monetization feature, called simply, Clubhouse Payments, Signal plans to add support for MobileCoin and why a shortage in the tiny little display driver chips is at the heart of the wider chip shortage.

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

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Digital Copyright Wars - DTNS 4002

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:26:06 GMT

Facebook's dataset of 533 million accounts hacked in 2020 is now being offered for free, LG is leaving the mobile communications business, and the SCOTUS ruled in Google’s favor over a suit brought by Oracle over 11,500 lines of code.

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

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Beauty Is in the Eye of the Filter - DTNS 4001

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:24:11 GMT

Vaccine passes are in development. The idea is to be able to securely show who has been vaccinated to enable a return to normal faster. How do they work and where have they been implemented?

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

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In Tech We Trust? - DTNS 4000

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:22:11 GMT

Edelman surveyed more than 33,000 people in 28 countries to gauge consumer trust in institutions like media, government, and businesses. Trust in the tech sector fell by 7 percent around the world – a third straight year of decline. What’s behind the decline and what if anything should tech companies do about it?

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

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A Permanent Record of Bad Decisions - DTNS 3999

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:25:46 GMT

Motherboard posted a story earlier this week about multiple occurrences where someone bought an NFT and then the thing the NFT referred to disappeared, Facebook announced a couple new features and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that in the next several months, Apple may make an announcement for a mixed reality headset.

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

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Nvidia Sets the Bar and Resizes it - DTNS 3998

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:21:18 GMT

LinkedIn is adding features that cater to video creators, Arm announced its first major new chip architecture in ten years, called Armv9, and PayPal will let US users use cryptocurrency holdings to pay online merchants in the coming months with a feature it calls Checkout with Crypto.

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

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What Can Stretch Do for You? - DTNS 3997

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:17:51 GMT

Boston Dynamics announced Stretch, a new robot designed to move boxes in warehouses, MIT computer scientists led a team that looked at 10 of the most-cited datasets used to test machine learning systems and found that 3.4% of data was either inaccurate or mislabeled, Sony announced it’s shutting down the PlayStation Store for the PlayStation 3 and remaining purchasing capabilities on the PSP on July 2nd, and Microsoft has rebranded the Xbox Live service as Xbox Network.

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

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It's Never The Wrong Time To Backup Your Data! - DTNS 3996

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:19:52 GMT

Xiaomi plans to market electric vehicles under its own brand, Dodge announced a new security feature for its Challenger and Charger cars that requires a four-digit code to unlock the car fully and TCL wants to combine rollable and foldable screens into one device.

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

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Social Media's Capitol Affair - DTNS 3995

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:52:55 GMT

Zuckerberg, Pichai, and Dorsey all testified before the House Energy and Commerce committee to discuss spreading disinformation, extremism and misinformation, Facebook announced it took actions to disrupt the group that security researchers call “Evil Eye” or “Poison Carp” and Triumph announced details about its TE-1 electric bike project, in development since 2019.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Intel Plays Its Chips - DTNS 3994

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:34:59 GMT

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced it will elevate its small foundry business to become a standalone business within Intel called Intel Foundry Services led by Randhir Thakur. Unlike previous efforts, IFS will offer SoCs with not only x86, but Arm, and RISC-V cores, and use industry standard design tools this time, making it easier to work with for third parties. How will these efforts help turn Intel’s ship around and will it be enough?

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

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Your Mental Health Matters - DTNS 3993

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:17:29 GMT

Peter Wells wrote a column for the Sydney Morning Herald called “How searching for help online can be healthy.” But should you search online? And what kinds of help can you expect?

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

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A License to Zoom - DTNS 3992

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:22:14 GMT

Zoom will begin selling access to its API for companies to embed video calling into their own products, Microsoft will start a limited reopening of its headquarters in Redmond and Seattle on March 29th, and preservation group Hidden Palace has obtained 752 PS2 game prototypes for the Project Deluge initiative.

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

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Are You Ready for Some Streamball - DTNS 3991

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:25:36 GMT

The MPAA notes that online video subscriptions rose 26% to 1.1 billion in 2020, passing 1 billion worldwide for the first time. Is this is just a pandemic spike or are the the numbers here to stay?

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

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NASA's New Tire is So METL - DTNS 3990

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:24:16 GMT

Sony shows off their new PSVR 2 controllers while Facebook is working on an AR wrist controller. ATT won't be exempting HBO from data caps, and we may never have to worry about our bicycle tires going flat.

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

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More Than A Contractor; Less Than An Employee - DTNS 3989

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:21:36 GMT

During an annual shareholders meeting, Samsung co-CEO Koh Dong-jin said worldwide chip shortages will impact its business next quarter. Koh said, “our business leaders are meeting partners overseas to solve these problems. It’s hard to say the shortage issue has been solved 100%.” Samsung is the second-largest made-to-order silicon supplier, after TSMC but relies on suppliers for some parts like power management and radios.

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

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Hey Google Am I Asleep Yet - DTNS 3988

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:20:46 GMT

Australia is considering an online safety bill with six main areas overseen by an eSafety commissioner. What will this new legislation cover and what do tech companies think about the new regulations?

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

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Amazon's Warehouse Games - DTNS 3987

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:54:39 GMT

The Information reports Amazon is expanding an existing program called FC Games, which encourages its fulfillment center employees to improve efficiency and compete against others for digital rewards, such as virtual pets.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Let Me Flex My Batteries - DTNS 3986

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:19:46 GMT

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is held every year to show off developments in assistive technology. This year for the first time it was held virtually. Allison Sheridan is here with highlights from this year’s show.

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

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Security Through Absurdity - DTNS 3985

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:20:45 GMT

Digital artist Mike Winkleman sold an NFT of his work “Everydays – The First 5000 Days” for $69 million at the 255-year-old Christie’s auction house, putting him in the top three most valuable living artists. Is this is a sign that NFT’s are gaining acceptance in the collectors market?

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Amos Joe.

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Smile! You’re On Unsecured Camera! - DTNS 3984

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:18:18 GMT

A group was able to access admin tools inside a company called Verkada that supplies surveillance cameras to more than 5200 customers including cities, colleges and hotels. Who was affected and what data was put at risk?

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

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Nothing But A Pipe Dream - DTNS 3983

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:29:06 GMT

Monday the European Union approved Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda, which now officially has joined Microsoft. What will Microsoft gain and how does this change things in the video gaming world?

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

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Mobile World Cautious Congress - DTNS 3982

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:19:08 GMT

Plans are firming up for an in-person Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this June, with a possible 45,000-50,000 attendees. That would be just about half the 109,000 who attended in 2019. 17,000 people attended MWC Shanghai in February.

We talk to Nate Lanxon about how the show is adapting to meet the challenges of hosting a show during a pandemic.

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

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S1NG for NFT - DTNS 3981

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:24:14 GMT

China’s parliament is meeting to approve the party’s five year plan which includes plans to become self-sufficient in technology. While China is home to tech assembly factories, it imports $300 billion worth of chips annually and does not produce its own chipmaking gear which would be needed to ramp up production. The US continues to target China with export controls on high-end semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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

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Tidal Square Wave - DTNS 3980

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:20:13 GMT

Apple is facing scrutiny over its App Store policies that force companies to use only Apple’s payment system which Apple takes a cut from. What are investigators looking to charge with and how will Apple respond?

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

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What the Flock is Going On - DTNS 3979

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:23:58 GMT

Flock cameras are used for neighborhood surveillance and can detect people, animals, and bicycles, but are best at detecting cars, specifically their license plates. Motherboard obtained hundreds of emails from about 20 police departments in the US detailing the use of a program called TALON to look up information collected from Flock cameras. More than 500 police departments in more than 1,000 US cities have access. Flock claims it helps police solve 4 to 5 crimes per hour. Is this a dangerous trend or one we should welcome?

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

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Flipped locally - DTNS 3978

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:20:34 GMT

Microsoft’s Ignite developers conference starts today. We take a look at all the big announcements from this year’s show and share what excites us most.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Google Delivers Suite Updates- DTNS 3977

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:21:50 GMT

Google updated its Workspace productivity suite (formerly known as G Suite) with new features focused on fostering “collaboration equity” between employees who work from home and employees who work in the office.

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

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Zooming in on Zoom Fatigue - DTNS 3976

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:04:11 GMT

Scientists at Stanford University studied why video conferencing is exhausting. We discuss their findings and share our own experiences with Zoom and video conferencing fatigue.

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

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Super Tweets Get Super Follows- DTNS 3975

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:47:13 GMT

It’s no secret that Twitter has been looking into subscriptions as a source of revenue. At its Analyst Day presentation, the company announced its first offering in this lineup, Super Follows, which will let users charge their followers for access to additional content. In the demo, Twitter showed one example of a user paying $4.99 a month for access to exclusive tweets, deals and discounts, a supporter badge, newsletter, and community access. Will this new model payoff for the company?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Strophollino, Justin Robert Young, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Go Update Roomba, You're Drunk- DTNS 3974

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:15:28 GMT

Facebook Vice President of global affairs Nick Clegg wrote a blog post Wednesday saying Facebook plans to spend more than $1 billion on the news industry over the next three years. The post also reiterated Facebook’s position on the Australian Media Code which is to say, it prefers to make deals without being subject to the code. What does this mean for the average Australian and for Aussie news outlets?

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

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Getting Your Game On! - DTNS 3973

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:17:08 GMT

Video game development is a popular career path for many people. But exactly how do you get into the industry? Is it something you can study for in college, gain a degree in and then apply for a job after graduation? We invited Bungie EP, Carrie Gouskous, to share her insights on how to break into the video game industry.

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

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Meme Weaver - DTNS 3972

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:16:10 GMT

We share a clip of our interview with Dr. Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa, about Australia’s ongoing issues with Google and Facebook, and what it means for the broader internet and media outlets around the globe.

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

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I'm My Own Ferret Grandpa - DTNS 3971

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:28:13 GMT

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom unanimously upheld a lower court ruling in a 2016 case that Uber drivers are not independent contractors. What does this mean for Uber in the UK and will this set a precedent for governments elsewhere?

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

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The Land Down Under Facebook's Thumb - DTNS 3970

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:21:19 GMT

Facebook had just started blocking news links from Australian sources worldwide and blocking Australian Facebook users from seeing any news links, in anticipation of Australia passing a law that would require Facebook to pay publishers to link to news content. What were the effects of the Facebook’s block and will it change anything?

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

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Paying the Iron Price for News - DTNS 3969

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:28:48 GMT

YouTube announced several new products coming this year but the most interesting is YouTube Shorts. It will come as a beta to some creators in the US in March. We discuss YouTube’s strategy and its likely success against the incumbent short form video platform TikTok.

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

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Does work from home really work? - DTNS 3968

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:51:34 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares her thoughts on SaleForces’s recent decision to allow a majority of the its employees to work from home.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Strophollino, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe

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Microsoft Testing Browser-Based xCloud - DTH

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:00:57 GMT

Microsoft is reportedly testing a browser-based version of its xCloud game streaming service, India removes licensing requirement for geospatial data for local firms, and Jaguar to release only all-electric vehicles by 2025.

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Not Big Spying. Just Super Micro Spying! - DTNS 3967

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:21:00 GMT

Bloomberg’s sources say that in 2010, the US Department of Defense found that Supermicro servers in unclassified networks were sending network data, including a partial map of the unclassified network, to China. Undetectable countermeasures were put in place and the attack was allowed to run in order to determine its aim. So What Did they find?

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

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Server Side Puppy Training - DTNS 3966

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:20:34 GMT

New York Times’ sources say Facebook is building a Clubhouse competitor. It’s in the earliest days, so early that the sources say the secret code name is even subject to change. So how do we think Facebook will do at copying Clubhouse? Or should it just buy it?

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

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You Are the Weakest, StarLink. Goodbye! - 3965

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:26:57 GMT

Salesforce posted to its blog Tuesday that the “9-5 workday is dead.” And will give employees three categories to choose from for their work schedule. Flex would see employees come in 1-3 days a week into the office. The other two categories are fully remote and office based.

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

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Scared Chipless - DTNS 3964

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:19:01 GMT

A worldwide chip shortage is growing. NXP and Infineon both say chip constraints are no longer limited to automotive. Apple and Sony have both said their newest models are affected by production bottlenecks and component shortages.

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

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Bucket Of Parts: ASSEMBLE! - DTNS 3963

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:28:39 GMT

The largest ever study of facial-recognition data shows how much the rise of deep learning has fueled a loss of privacy.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe

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Patrick is All About that Bass - DTNS 3962

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:18:01 GMT

When you shop for home theaters you’re going to see a lot of info about subwoofers. Their Size, power and placement. But why do you need a subwoofer, how do you pick one and where the heck do you put it? Patrick Norton from AVExcel is here to give us the basics on what you need to know about subwoofers?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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How's My Driving? Take a Picture! - DTNS 3961

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:23:25 GMT

The incoming head of the Senate antitrust subcommittee Senator Amy Klobuchar, plans to introduce a new antitrust bill that would place limits on acquisitions by large tech platforms. If the bill became law here’s it would shift the burden of proof on to companies with more than 50 percent market share.

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

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Amazon's Prime Candidates for AWS - DTNS 3960

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:17:34 GMT

Yesterday the news broke right before the show that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will stop being CEO in Q3 (which starts in July) and become Executive Chair of Amazon’s board. AWS CEO Andy Jassy will take over as CEO. What will Bezos be doing as Executive Chair and will it matter to the day to day operations of Amazon?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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See Spot Scout - DTNS 3959

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:21:13 GMT

Uber announced it intends to buy the alcohol delivery company Drizly for $1.1 billion. The company aims to integrate Drizly services into Uber Eats, but also wants to maintain the separate Drizly app. DoorDash, Instacart, Minibar, Craftshack and more all offer alcohol delivery in the US.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dan Benjamin, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

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WeChat If It's Allowed - DTNS 3958

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:16:41 GMT

Independent publishers thrive in China on platforms like WeChat and Toutiao. Chinese TV shows and movies are often made based on successful web novels. In China self-publishers are referred to as “We Media” both a reference to WeChat and being fan-driven. In 2020, 360 million users read articles published on WeChat public accounts. Self-publishers have always had to make sure they don’t attract the attention of Chinese censors. A regulation published January 22nd by the Cyberspace Administration of China requires accounts that “provide online news service to the public shall obtain the Internet News Information Permit and other relevant media accreditation.”

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rich Strophollino, Amos, Joe.

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Wireless Charging is Just a Phase - DTNS 3957

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:16:29 GMT

Xiaomi announced Mi Air Charge Technology, a wireless power charging system that uses a phase control array to send up to 5 Watts of power to multiple devices using beamformed millimeter-wide waves within a radius of several meters. Will this end up being vaporware?

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

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Robinhood Takes Stock - DTNS 3956

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:48:37 GMT

Facebook’s Oversight Board has reached decisions on a number of accounts directing the company to restore four posts in its first ruling.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Strophollino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Gamestop Loses Its Shorts - DTNS 3955

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:17:55 GMT

What does short selling have to do with GameStop? And why is a subreddit r/wallstreetbets in the middle of allegations of stock price shenanigans?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Urban Amenities for Suburban Prices - DTNS 3954

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:18:58 GMT

During this pandemic much has been made about tech workers fleeing cities for other parts of the country due to cost of living and natural disasters. But what exactly is going on and is this shift a much deeper and older set of human behaviors?

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

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Kroger Putting the Cart Before the Checkout - DTNS 3953

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:20:37 GMT

Peacock used to be notable for being a streaming service that hasn’t yet added Plus to its name. But recent moves by NBCUniversal look to make it a destination for sports. Internally the company plans to wind down NBCSN by the end of the year, with its sports coverage, including Hockey, Tennis, and NASCAR going to USA Network and/or Peacock.

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

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Getting Quantum with Kiki - DTNS 3952

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:18:23 GMT

We examine the state of Quantum Computing from China’s perspective and how it might impact the wider world.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Kiki Sanford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The Only Way To Win Is Not Play - DTNS 3951

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:18:02 GMT

Amazon chief executive of worldwide consumer business, Dave Clark, sent a letter to the US President, offering to help reach the goal of vaccinating 100 million people against COVID-19 in 100 days. Can Amazon really help with the deployment of vaccines across the country and should the country take them up on their offer?

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

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Netflix will sooon pay for itself - DTNS 3950

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:16:35 GMT

The European Commission fined Valve and the game publishers Focus Home, ZeniMax, Koch Media, Capcom, and Bandai Namco a combined 7.8 million Euros for geo-blocking roughly 100 PC games, preventing them from being played outside certain EU countries and breaking EU’s Digital Single Market rules.

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

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WhatsApp With That Privacy Policy? - DTNS 3949

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:14:12 GMT

Company gets approval for self-flying drones away from line of sight, Brave browser offers new IPFS functionality and Pizza Hut in Israel plans on testing drone pizza delivery to drop-off points for final delivery by a driver.

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

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DuckDuckGo Surpasses 100M Daily Search Queries - DTH

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:30:48 GMT

DuckDuckGo sees a new peak in daily search queries following 62% annual growth in 2020, Grab considers a US IPO, and researchers find smartwatches can detect COVID-19 before its detectable is tests.

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ROUND TABLE - What Section 230 Actually Does

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:31:21 GMT

Are Facebook and Twitter protected by a shield that stops them from being responsible for any of their content? We bring on Mike Masnick from TechDirt and Shoshana Weissman from the R Street Institute to talk about what Section 230 is, what it isn’t, and whether it needs to be changed.

SHOW NOTES:

Shoshana Weissmann, Senior Manager of Digital Media and a policy Fellow at the R Street Institute.

https://senatorshoshana.medium.com/who-am-i-ff164b02707e

Mike Masnick, founder and CEO of the Copia Institute and editor of the Techdirt blog.

https://www.techdirt.com/user/mmasnick

Our discussion isn't a substitute for, nor does it constitute, legal advice. The goal of this discussion is to explore some of the legal issues surrounding CDA 230.

The central text of Section 230

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230

(1) Treatment of publisher or speaker

No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.

There is also a section right after that on Civil Liability that offers further protections for taking certain moderation actions.

-- What is Section 230 designed to do?

-- What are some of the major misconceptions about Section 230?

-- If section 230 were repealed with no replacement, what do you think the effect would be?

-- Do you believe Congress should replace 230? If so, with what? If not, why?

Mike:

-Fix a typo

-Reverse FOSTA

-Remove intellectual exemption property

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CES 2021 Interview with the CTA - DTNS Special

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:00:00 GMT

We interview the CTA's Senior Manager, Industry Communications Danielle Cassagnol on the challenges the organization faced moving the tradeshow online.

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Google Taunts Australia - DTNS 3948

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:47:34 GMT

Allison Sheridan is back with her take on the rest of CES 2021, plus we talk about the future of Podcast Media LLC as it goes up for potential sale.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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AMD Rises to the Top of CES - DTNS 3947

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:29:16 GMT

It’s the final day at CES 2021. We take a look at the winners of Engadget’s Best of CES and the highlights from Samsung’s announcements.

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

Link to Show Notes.

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Touch is so 2019 - DTNS 3946

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:24:49 GMT

CES 2021 wraps up as we talk home automation trends, a new heads-up-display for cars and a new open world Star Wars game.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Virtually Filled With TVs - DTNS 3945

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:27:17 GMT

It's Day 2 of CES 2021. We discuss the latest developments in High and Ultra Definition TV and Home Theater technology with Robert Heron and Patrick Norton. Plus all the chip announcements from AMD, Intel and Nvidia.

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

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Unrolling CES 2021 - DTNS 3944

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:39:40 GMT

CES 2021 has arrived. We sort through all the press releases and discuss all the gadgets, hardware and services announced at the first day of the trade show.

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Peter Wells, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Twitter Suspends US president - DTNS Headline UPDATE

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:03:40 GMT

Twitter permanently suspended the president of the United States from its platform, Apple warns Parler to improve moderation and Google delists Parler from Play store.

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SolarWinds - The Gift That Keeps On Giving - DTNS 3943

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:21:36 GMT

Roku has agreed to acquire exclusive global distribution rights to more than 75 Quibi shows and documentaries, some of which had not been released before Quibi shut down. After the exclusivity deals expire Ibn a bit more than a year, Roku will have the rights to show the content until 2027. The content will have to be presented in its original increments of 10 minutes or less. Why did Roku make this move and how will they benefit?

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

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One Struum to Rule Them All - DTNS 3942

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:17:45 GMT

Former executives from Discovery and Disney are launching a streaming service called Struum. Struum will not have its own content but will partner with smaller streaming content providers, instead, to offer subscribers the ability to sample content from multiple places for one monthly fee. What’s the business model for Struum and do we think it will work?

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

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Tracking You, But In A Good Way - DTNS 3941

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:13:08 GMT

Verizon’s 3G network will seemingly get another stay of execution. Verizon had initially said its 3G network would be shutdown at the end of 2019, later delaying it to the end of 2020. What’s causing the delay and are there practical reasons why it’s still running?

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

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We All Live in An AI Submarine - DTNS 3940

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:21:58 GMT

We examine three cryptocurrency news items including the US Office of the Comptroller of Currency Interpretive Letter 1174, that says banks may use stablecoins and the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is proposing requiring financial institutions to collect personal information like name and address, for anyone involved in large cryptocurrency transactions.

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

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State of the Google Union - DTNS 3939

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:19:58 GMT

It’s 2021 and this year many of the major auto makers will be introducing all-electric models into their lineup. What can we expect and from whom? CNET's Roadshow Editor-in-Chief, Tim Stevens is here to fill us in!

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

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2021 Tech Predictions - DTNS 3938

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:30:00 GMT

With 2020 coming to a close it's time to cast predictions of what will happen in tech in the year 2021. See what bold insights our contributors have this time around and what we all think of their prognostications.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Patrick Norton, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang

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2020 Tech Predictions Results - DTNS 3937

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 22:15:00 GMT

Welcome to our 2020 Tech Predictions Results episode. Back at the end of 2019 we brought on a group of contributors to share what they thought might happen in the world of tech in the year 2020. See who was right, who was wrong and compare what we worried about with what actually happened.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Jenn Cutter, Shannon Morse, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Best of GDI- DTNS 3936

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

2020 is almost over but before it closes checkout all the highlights from the past year in this special Best of show put together by our very own Theatremonkey!

Staring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse, Scott Johnson, Justin Robert Young, Nicole Lee, Ant Pruitt, Len Peralta, Chris Ashley, Patrick Beja, Patrick Norton, Anthony Lemos

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Listener/Moderator Co-Host Show - DTNS 3935

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:00:00 GMT

This is our end of year Listener Co-Host Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. This time we thought it be fun to have some of the folks who help moderate our Discord and Twitch chat to give us their perspective on the show and our audience.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Preston Monroe, Willie Scott, Beat and Dan Christensen.

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Retro Show 2020 - DTNS 3934

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 22:00:42 GMT

Welcome to our holiday retro show episode. We look back at the stories from Sept 21st, 1999 and share our thoughts on how those stories turned out 20 years later.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and Roger Chang

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Turn Off Your 5G - DTNS 3933

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:17:12 GMT

Is 5G Slower Than 4G on Verizon? We reveal the surprising details and the truth behind Verizon's 5G network.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Ping Rays - DTNS 3932

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:17:07 GMT

We learn how researchers in Japan are exploring the feasibility of using electric rays and sting rays equipped with pingers to help map the ocean floor.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Blair Bazdarich, Roger, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Big Data Spy Hunting - DTNS 3931

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:15:47 GMT

Last week we talked about the launch of Apple Fitness+ and who it's best for. THIS week we can talk about using it since Allison Sheridan has been doing just that!

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

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SolarWinds Keep On Blowing - DTNS 3930

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:20:17 GMT

The US Commerce Department added 77 entities to its "entity list," 60 from China but also companies from Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malta, Pakistan, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. What does this mean and are products from those companies now banned?

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

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Quoth the Twitter, Nevermore - DTNS 3929

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:18:18 GMT

We take a closer look at the antitrust suits filed against Google as 35 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and DC led by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson. The suit accuses Google of anticompetitive behavior including designing its search engine to favor its own products above competitors.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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TLDR; Facebook Interprets the News - DTNS 3928

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:14:02 GMT

Facebook took out full page ads in the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal saying “We’re standing up to Apple for small businesses everywhere." The statement centers on updates to Apple's third-party ad policy coming early next year which could limit Facebook and others from targeting ads. So who's right and who's wrong and will the consumer benefit in either case?

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

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Forged Cookies, the Movie - DTNS 3927

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:11:58 GMT

Patrick Beja gives us an overview on where video games and video gaming is in 2020.

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

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Mighty Solar Winds - DTNS 3926

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:16:51 GMT

A breach in the Orion network management platform from a company called Solar Winds has led to attacks on FireEye, Microsoft and several US government agencies. Solar Winds said Sunday that updates to its Orion platform between March and June may have carried malware as a result of a sophisticated nation-state supply-chain attack. We unpack what exactly happened.

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Peter Wells, Keith Townsend, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Down Periscope - DTNS 3925

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:17:48 GMT

Microsoft has identified a malware campaign it calls Adrozek which began as late as May this year, peaked in August and is still ongoing. How can you avoid it and what should you do if you're infected?

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

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Bandwidth Was Not in the Forecast - DTNS 3924

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:17:26 GMT

It's not a good week for Facebook. After two antitrust lawsuits were launched against Facebook in the US Wednesday, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office announced it is investigating Facebook's requirement that users have a Facebook account to log in to an Oculus VR devices. The office believes the practice "could constitute a prohibited abuse of dominance by Facebook." We examine new allegations and explain what they might mean for the social media giant.

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

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Facebook Has Trust Issues - DTNS 3923

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:15:06 GMT

The US Federal Trade commission filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging Facebook illegally maintains "its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct." The FTC is asking the court to order Facebook to sell off WhatsApp and Instagram, prohibit anticompetitive conditions on developers and require notice and prior approval of future mergers and acquisitions.

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

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Reducing Streaming Stress - DTNS 3922

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:14:38 GMT

Streaming services are the new hotness. AT&T CEO John Stankey announced at a conference that HBO Max subscriptions rose from 8.6 million at the end of Q3 to 12.6 million as of early December while NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said Peacock passed 26 million signups as of Monday up 4 million since October.

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

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Beefy Silicon - DTNS 3921

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:12:39 GMT

Saturday JD.com became the first virtual platform to accept digital yuan, the government's official digital currency. Is this a watershed moment for government issued digital currency?

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

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Robb Shows Us The Light - DTNS 3920

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:18:22 GMT

Robb Dunewood has put a lot of work into his home video studio and is ready to share all tricks he's learned and a few of the products he thinks are worth knowing about.

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

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Putting the Home in Home Box Office - DTNS 3919

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 22:14:13 GMT

WarnerMedia announced its entire slate of movies in 2021 will debut on HBO Max in 4K HDR at the same time they appear in theaters. That means Dune, Suicide Squad, The Matrix 4, Godzilla vs. Kong, the whole slate. Each movie will be available on HBO Max for a month. Theaters like AMC will run the movies as well and may continue to run them after the 30 days.

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

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Salesforce takes up the Slack - DTNS 3918

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:18:50 GMT

What does Salesforce want with Slack and who should be the most worried about the company's acquisition?

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

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We Can Do Bigger Better Faster Stronger - DTNS 3917

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:19:02 GMT

Yesterday we told you about DeepMind's AlphaFold system that uses an attention-based neural network to predict protein folding structure in a matter of days. This avoids needing the huge computing resources to brute-force predictions, such as folding@home or the meticulous and labor intensive use of direct observation both of which take much longer. Today Dr. Kiki is going to help us understand what this advance of neural network training can actually do for us.

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

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Technology Originalists - DTNS 3916

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:14:29 GMT

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in Van Buren vs. United States regarding the application of the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). We discuss the premise of the case and how a ruling one way or another will impact computer use.

Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Strophollino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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UK Forms the Digital Markets Unit - DTH

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:01:31 GMT

The UK announced the formation of the Digital Markets Unity to investigate dominant online platforms, Amazon's global workforce grew 50% in a year, and the Libra Association hopes to launch a stablecoin as early as January.

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Foxconn Moving Some Apple Production to Vietnam - DTH

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:01:54 GMT

Foxconn is reportedly planning to move some iPad and MacBook production to Vietnam, South Korea fines Facebook for sharing user data without consent, and the EU approves a Right to Repair resolution.

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The Monolith Has Always Been There- DTNS 3915

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:16:25 GMT

The Verge's Tom Warren notes that despite the Xbox Series X having more powerful hardware, the PS5 has been outperforming it, particularly in frame rate, according to benchmarks from Digital Foundry. What's going on and is there deeper going on?

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

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Adventures of Spot and Sparrow - DTNS 3914

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:15:57 GMT

Twitter announced it is relaunching its verification process with new guidelines, the Australian inspector general for the intelligence community discovered intelligence agencies were “incidentally” collecting data from Australia’s COVIDSafe contact tracing app, and the future of newspapers.

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

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Let OLED Light Up Your Life - DTNS 3913

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:17:53 GMT

If you plan to upgrade your home theater display this holiday shopping season wait till you hear what Robert Heron has to say on what to look for and which TVs should be on your shortlist.

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

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Deal Digging for GPUs - DTNS 3912

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:16:29 GMT

Patrick Norton is back with some choice picks for your holiday gift buying list.

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

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Smart Glasses: Still A Thing! - DTNS 3911

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:47:30 GMT

The Washington Post's sources say state and federal investigators are preparing to bring antitrust charges against Facebook, alleging that the acquisition of rivals Instagram and WhatsApp led to a social media market with few quality alternatives. We examine the thrust of the case and what Facebook can look forward to in court.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Apple Cuts Its Rates- DTNS 3910

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:13:07 GMT

Apple announced the App Store Small Business Program that-- starting January 1st-- will let developers who earn less than $1 million in annual sales apply for a reduced commission rate where Apple would only take 15 percent, instead of 30 percent, of sales.

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Happiness is Squishy - DTNS 3909

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:15:25 GMT

We delve into the science of happiness and the unspoken dark side that pursuing it entails.

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

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Compared to 2020, Video Games are Positive- DTNS 3908

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:17:34 GMT

TechCrunch's sources say Uber has been in talks since October to sell its Advanced Technologies Group. This would follow Uber selling scooter and bike company Jump, selling a stake in Uber Freight and agreeing to acquire Postmates, which is expected to close this quarter. What's Uber's plan and why the shift away from tangential business ventures?

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

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O Employee, Where Art Thou? - DTNS 3907

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:35:27 GMT

We examine the rise of contact tracing devices in the workplace and their use for worker surveillance as outlined by David Gershgorn's recent OneZero article.

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

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Tech Policy in the Biden Administration - DTNS 3906

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:15:22 GMT

On January 6, 2021, the US will count its electoral votes for President and Vice President and right now it seems likely that the next US president will be former Vice President Joe Biden. So we thought we'd look at what kind of tech policy we might see from a Biden administration.

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

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China Targets Big Tech - DTH

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:46:47 GMT

China targets online shopping the day before the biggest online shopping day in the world, Apple announces new laptops that use its own chip and TikTok wonders if the US government forgot it.

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M1 to Rule Them All - DTNS 3905

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:21:20 GMT

Apple releases its new M1 processor its first system on a chip for Mac. We share out thoughts and perspectives on Apple's new in-house processor.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Solid Plan for PODS of Privacy - DTNS 3904

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:16:02 GMT

In 2017, Tim Berners-Lee launched a company called Inrupt to market products that used the Solid system. Monday, Inrupt announced an enterprise product to let developers build apps that use Solid's Pods. Inrupt worked with the BBC, the UK's National Health Service and the Government of Flanders in Belgium to develop its enterprise platform. Is this a step forward in allowing customers to manage their data privacy?

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

Lin to the Show Notes.

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Ryzen Up The Charts - DTNS 3903

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:15:14 GMT

Netflix tests a new way to chill, Apple to enforce new "nutrition Guidelines" for App Store apps, and the Intel-AMD race has legs again.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe.

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DoorDashing the Vote - DTNS 3902

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:18:55 GMT

Nvidia is dipping another toe in the gaming water where Nintendo is doing well, there's a big move in Bitcoin, and what does California's Prop 22 mean for the rest of the world?

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

Link to the Show Notes.

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Baby, I Can Hack My Car - DTNS 3901

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:15:36 GMT

Tech companies win some and lose some, solar gets salty, and Walmart looks into the smart television market.

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

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Shelved Robots- DTNS 3900

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:22:38 GMT

Voice assistants may learn when you are talking to them, Walmart foregoes robots...for now, and where are visual effects artists getting paid?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Amos, Joe.

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Computer Catches COVID Cough - DTNS 3899

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:13:37 GMT

The RIAA has found the piracy, Waymo simulates collisions, and your cough might know if you have COVID-19 before your body shows symptoms.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Joe.

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Calming Election Relief - DTNS 3898

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:19:00 GMT

John Hancock is offering its Life Insurance customers an Apple Watch Series 6 for $25. Then you have a choice: pay the remaining cost of the watch monthly for two years or exercise more and share that data with John Hancock to reduce or eliminate your monthly payment. We discuss the implications of the policy and what it might mean for data privacy.

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

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Is Your County A Swinger? - DTNS 3897

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:13:59 GMT

Time management coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders wrote an article for Wired called "How to Stop Getting into Pointless arguments online." We share our views, experiences and tips.

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

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The Answer: 30 Facebooks and 20 Twitters - DTNS 3896

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:16:04 GMT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified before a US subcommittee about the way they use Section 230 or Safe Harbor. What did they have to so and will it change any lawmakers minds about enacting possible regulations?

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

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Just Like Dropping A Cat - DTNS 3895

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:17:36 GMT

T-Mobile will launch its streaming TV service TVision for T-Mobile postpaid customers starting November 1. Is this new business sustainable and how will it fare against the competition. Plus why has Wikipedia managed to keep its operation from being abused in the same manner as Facebook or Twitter?

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

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E-Commerce Begins at Home - DTNS 3894

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:13:50 GMT

Facebook is rolling out streaming games on the Web and in its Android Facebook app to selected users in the US, the RIAA, SAG-AFTRA and several other recording industry groups sent a letter to Jeff Bezos and Twitch CEO Emmett Shear claiming Twitch has failed to properly license music, and Researchers from Stanford and Samsung developed an OLED display with a density of more than 10,000 pixels per inch.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Brett Rounsaville, Roger Chang, Joe

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How Do You Like Your HDR?

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:41:56 GMT

Patrick Norton joins us as he shares insights what Dolby ATOMS and HDR means for your home theater setup.

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

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Snapping up India - DTNS 3892

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:41:13 GMT

WhatsApp for Business is rolling out in-chat shopping, letting merchants link to products and services with the option to buy without leaving the interface. Merchants will also be able to add "buy" buttons to other online locations, which will take users to WhatsApp chats to complete the purchase.

Starring Rich Strofollino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Quibi Quietly Quits - DTNS 3891

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:12:20 GMT

PayPal will let US customers buy, sell and hold bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash and litecoin. The Information's sources say that NBCUniversal and Facebook declined to buy Quibi's catalog of video and Quibi chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg is now considering shutting down the company. And Amazon's Luna game streaming service opened up to users by invite only.

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

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Social Media Anger Management - DTNS 3890

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:18:28 GMT

The US justice department filed an antitrust lawsuit in Washington DC federal court Tuesday, alleging Alphabet's Google engaged in anticompetitive conduct to preserve monopolies in search and search advertising using exclusionary and interlocking business agreements to keep out competitors.

Starring Tom Merritt, Alison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Security is Not a Game... Normally - DTNS 3889

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:15:12 GMT

How can a simple word game give you better insight on network security? David Spark is here to show us how.

Starring Tom Merritt, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.

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LIDAR: Apple has it in Spads - DTNS 3888

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:15:02 GMT

After criticism of how Twitter applied its hacked materials policy the company announced Thursday evening it would change the policy. What's changed and will it have any effect?

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

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#HellPortal Has Opened - DTNS 3887

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:15:16 GMT

Twitter blocked the ability of its users to link to or repost images from a New York Post story about VP Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Twitter said the story violated its personal information policy because it included private information like phone numbers and email addresses. Is this a sign of a more actively policed Twitter for rule breakers or something that should have been done sooner?

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

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A Clear and Present Danger DTNS 3886

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:17:02 GMT

Zoom has started beta test a service called OnZoom that lets paid Zoom users host and sell tickets to online events of up to 1000 attendees. Is this Zoom's way to expand beyond just teleconferencing?

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

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iPhone 12! 5G! Magnets! - DTNS 3885

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:39:57 GMT

We cover Apple's iPhone 12 and Home Pod mini announcement and see how they stack-up to the competition.

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

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Special: The Future of Gig Work

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

How ride hailing defied government, angered unions and workers and how California voters will decide if gig work will ever be the same again in California and beyond.

A co-production of Daily Tech News Show and Politics Politics Politics

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China's Game Streaming Leaders Announce Merger - DTH

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:59:45 GMT

The two largest game streaming companies announce a merger that will give the new company up to 300 million monthly active users, Amazon's Crucible game is officially cancelled, and Apple is using its retail stores as distribution centers.

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Practical Effects... for Real - DTNS 3884

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:19:33 GMT

Film and TV prop and costume maker, Frank Ippolito, is here to give us some insight into the real-world technology that turns imaginative movie ideas into a physical reality.

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

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Learning How to Quit Your Job - DTNS 3883

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:25:41 GMT

The beauty of the Internet is being able to do what you love and another perhaps even more beautiful thing about the internet is being able to turn what you love into your career. For Creator Week we asked Brian Brushwood to talk about how he did just that?

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

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Who Doesn't Like An Exploding Spaceship? - DTNS 3882

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:19:49 GMT

From exploding space ships to de-aging actors many of today's Movies, TV shows and streaming series rely on visual effects. So we've invited VFX artist Carrie Smith on to give us a better understanding of what happens behind the scenes.

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

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It's Not the Size of the Hard Drive, It's What You Put On It - DTNS 3881

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:14:20 GMT

A video game's experience is more than just the gameplay it is also the narrative that glues the various elements together. Shayna Moon, Senior Program Manager at Unity Technologies, is here to explain what goes into narrative game design and what developers need to think about when developing a game's story.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Shayna Moon, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Make Music for Peace - DTNS 3880

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:17:36 GMT

We start off Creator Week with Mark Johnson, Grammy award-winning music producer/engineer and co-founder of playingforchange.com. He explains the process and gear of recording and producing ensemble music with musicians from all parts of the globe.

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

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Tidy Bowl - DTNS 3879

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:14:43 GMT

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC, will use a pair of drones to disinfect fan seating and other areas after upcoming events. The drones will use electrostatic spraying nozzles to distribute the nontoxic disinfecting chemicals.

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

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Oh What A Feeling, A Robot On The Ceiling - DTNS 3878

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:16:17 GMT

Google plans to spend more than $1 billion over the next three years to create something called Google news Showcase. What's Google's plan and how will news outlets benefit?

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

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What's Old is Google TV Again - DTNS 3877

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:33:21 GMT

Google announced new products including 5G Pixels, Google TV and Chromecast, and Nest Audio. We dissect and examine the products.

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

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Amazon Sees a Palm Reader in your Future - DTNS 3876

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:12:54 GMT

We compare and contrast Amazon's upcoming streaming videogame service, Luna, against the competition from Google's Stadia, Microsoft's Game Pass Ultimate, Nvidia's GeForce Now and others.

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

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Farmville gone in a Flash - DTNS 3875

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:15:32 GMT

Roku announced the Streambar, a 14-inch soundbar that runs Roku's OS, capable of streaming 4K and HDR content. A compact speaker combined with a set-top streaming device. Who is this for and will it be successful in the marketplace?

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

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Ethernet. It's like WiFi, but with Wires - DTNS 3874

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:15:23 GMT

With all the friction between Apple and Epic over payments in the App Store how will Amazon's streaming game service, Luna, tackle the same issue?

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

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Amazon's Luna Landing - DTNS 3873

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:46:27 GMT

Amazon made a number of new hardware announcements at its Fall hardware event. We go through their list and share our thoughts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Pinning is Winning!! - DTNS 3872

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:17:23 GMT

Blizzard CEO and co-founder Mike Morhaime left the company in 2018. He has now unveiled his new company DreamHaven, a game developer and publisher. What is he up to and what can we expect from his new company?

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

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Azure. In SPACE! - DTNS 3871

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:18:28 GMT

Microsoft's Ignite kicks off today. We take a gander at the developments coming out of the conference.

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

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So, Everyone’s clear on the TiKTok Deal?? - DTNS 3870

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:11:40 GMT

Cryptographic engineer Tony Arcieri noted that Twitter's automatic cropping algorithm for presenting image previews in the timeline seems to focus on white faces. What's going on and what can be done to mitigate the problem?

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

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BAN ALL THE APPS!!!! - DTNS 3869

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:18:34 GMT

German police have begun a murder investigation into the death of a female patient in Düsseldorf who was about to undergo critical care when the hospital's systems were disabled by a ransomware attack September 9.

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

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Old Man Shouts at Graphics Card - DTNS 3868

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:15:12 GMT

Like grains of sand in the desert, the saga of Tik Tok seems to go on and on. We bring you the latest this year's longest running tech soap opera.

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

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Oculus 2: Eclectic Ballyhoo - DTNS 3867

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 21:34:23 GMT

Facebook announces the Oculus Quest 2. How does it compare to the earlier version and is an upgrade or a cost cutting measure?

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

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Three Tiers for Apple One - DTNS 3866

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:18:03 GMT

Apple has announced new versions of the Apple Watch, iPad and iPad Air plus new services. We share our thoughts and get some insight from SnobOS's Nica and Terrance.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok's Trusted Partner: An Oracle DTNS 3865

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:16:17 GMT

Oracle wins its bid for Tik Tok but the sale still needs regulatory approval. Is this a done deal and what questions remain unanswered?

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

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Minority Rapport - DTNS 3864

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 21:17:16 GMT

The Wall Street Journal has an article by Matthew Kronsberg called 10 Biggest Tech Trends to Come. We sort out which trends would select as the favorite ones and explain why.

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

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The Duo: Too Much for Too Little? - DTNS 3863

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:17:18 GMT

The reviews are out for the Microsoft Duo Android dual screen phone but don't call it a phone. We go through the first reviews of Microsoft dual screen Android phone.

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

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Your Move Sony - DTNS 3862

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:20:13 GMT

Tuesday, three US Senators introduced the Online Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Act which would modify section 230 of the US CDA to roll back the blanket protection for moderation. Platforms would receive their protection for liability only if their moderation decisions were made based on an “objectively reasonable belief” that content violated a specific policy. What exactly is this bill trying to accomplish and how would it work?

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

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Did you say X or S?! - DTNS 3861

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 21:14:56 GMT

Pricing for Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X and S gaming console has been revealed along with detailed hardware specs for the Xbox Series S. The battle between the next generation of video gaming consoles heats up!

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Indian Streaming Services Establish Self-Regulation Code - DTH

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:00:11 GMT

Fifteen streaming services in India sign on to the Universal Self-Regulation Code for Online Curated Content Providers, Facebook tests putting Instagram Stories in Facebook, and Italy launches an investigation into cloud storage providers over terms of service.

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Choosy Toms Choose DiffBot - DTNS 3860

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:16:07 GMT

Patrick Norton is here with the important takeaways from this year's IFA tech trade-show in Berlin.

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

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The Internet Is Mainstream - DTNS 3859

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:16:28 GMT

Facebook CEO Mark Zukerberg announced several steps the company is taking to prevent misinformation ahead of the 2020 US election. We examine them to see if they're actually effective or just PR theater.

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

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Microsoft Defends Reality - DTNS 3858

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:16:23 GMT

Microsoft has launched a three-part plan to fight deep fakes. The first is a tool meant for political campaigns and journalists called the Video Authenticator and it's also working on a system to let content producers add digital hashes and certificates to media so users can verify authenticity.

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

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Ships on Chips - DTNS 3857

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:16:22 GMT

Facebook warns it will "stop allowing publishers and people in Australia from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram," if a plan to force negotiations with news publishers to pay for content goes through. What's Facebook's plan and how will the Australian authorities react to it?

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

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The Camry Of Phones - DTNS 3856

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:31:48 GMT

IFA has started and one of the big trends coming out of the German technology conference are budget smart phones. We examine the latest from Motorola, Samsung and Qualcomm.

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

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Stop Checking Me Out - DTNS 3855

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:14:09 GMT

CNET's Ben Fox Rubin reports that MasterCard announced a platform called Shop Anywhere in partnership with Accel robotics to let shoppers walk out of stores without having to go through a cashier. Is this the future for brick and mortar retail?

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

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Microsoft and Oracle Want to be Cool - DTNS 3854

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:15:08 GMT

TikTok CEO, Kevin Mayer quits as due to ongoing political turmoil, Microsoft working with Walmart on TikTok deal, Oracle has reportedly proposed a $20 billion bid for TikTok and TikTok likely to announce sale U.S. operations in the coming days.

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

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That TikTok Deal Is Azure Thing - DTNS 3853

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:13:12 GMT

Andrew Ross Sorkin and Mike Isaac from the New York Times published an in-depth look at how Microsoft got pulled into possibly buying part or all of TikTok. We share our thoughts and analyze the timeline of everything that happened.

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

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An Unreal win... For Now - DTNS 3852

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:15:52 GMT

US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Monday that Apple does not have to reverse its decision to remove Fortnite from its App Store but must hold off terminating Epic's developer account which is also used to support Unreal Engine.

Starring Tom Merritt. Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.

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New Tools Doesn't Mean No Rules. - DTNS 3851

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:15:41 GMT

Alex Kantrowitz on Medium's OneZero wrote an article titled "Why a Slack Backlash Is Inevitable" and the Wall Street Journal's Chip Cutter and Aaron Tilley wrote "Slack Has Made Remote Office Communication Easier. It Can Also Be Less Civil. " Are we seeing.... a Slacklash?

Starring Tom Merritt. Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Putting Fans In Seats That Aren't There - DTNS 3850

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:44:43 GMT

Taylor Soper over at GeekWire wrote up his experience of what remote NBA fandom looks like in the age of social distancing. We discuss his findings and share our own experiences of watching from the virtual bleachers.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Len Peralta, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Survey Says... Political Censorship! - DTNS 3849

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:49:47 GMT

A new survey from Pew Research Center revealed 73% of Americans think that its at least somewhat likely that social media platforms censor political viewpoints, up one percent from a 2018 survey. How do social media platforms juggle their business with the needs and challenges of political speech.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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The First Trillion Is The Hardest - DTNS 3848

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:44:35 GMT

Apple hits $2 trillion market capitalization, Zoom expands into smart displays, and Blackberry keeps on ticking.

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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An Epic Push for Exemptions - DTNS 3847

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:18:50 GMT

Monday Epic said Apple had told them they have until August 28 to change their Fortnite app to comply with app store guidelines or lose their membership in the Apple Developer Program. What's Epic strategy and does Apple's policy hurt more than just Epic?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Open Source Making Things Possible - DTNS 3846

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:13:50 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares her experience with creating an open source ebook based on her podcast "Taming the Terminal".

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Where Is The Epic Apple Battle Heading? - DTNS 3845

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:18:36 GMT

In case you missed it, we cover everything that has happened so far between Epic games, Google and Apple regarding Fortnite.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Apple's Fight Night With Fortnite - DTNS 3844

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:16:35 GMT

Justin Robert Young shares his political insights on recent initiatives by social media giants to ready themselves for the upcoming US 2020 Election.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The End of the World Factory - DTNS 3843

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:06:01 GMT

Microsoft's dual-screen Android device, the Surface Duo is available for preorder now for $1399, arriving September 10. We share our thoughts.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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This Show is Confidential - DTNS 3842

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:15:56 GMT

A scammer told Business Insider he cashed in selling millions of fake views for Instagram Reels just hours after it launched. Is the arrival and success of scammers a sign of a platform's success?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Tok is Tik'ing - DTNS 3841

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:22:49 GMT

Sources have said TikTok's separation from ByteDance could take over a year. Well beyond Trump and Microsoft's Sept. 15 timeline. What will happen next as Microsoft continues to negotiate a transition.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Tick Tock for TikTok - DTNS 3840

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:18:57 GMT

The POTUS signed two executive orders Thursday under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act forbidding transactions with TikTok owner Bytedance and any transactions with Tencent related to their super app WeChat. Are the orders legal and what will the repercussions be for the tech economy?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Annie Gaus, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Scorpion on the YouTube Turtle - DTNS 3839

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:16:48 GMT

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a five-pronged plan to curb national security risks from China called the "Clean Network." What does that entail and what should you know about it?

Starring Tom Merritt,Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Is This For Reels? - DTNS 3838

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:12:14 GMT

We examine all the announcements from this year's Samsung Unpacked event.

Starring Tom Merritt,Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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R2-Feed-U - DTNS 3837

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:23:04 GMT

Amber Mac shares her experience at a "free range" dairy farm that is almost entirely run by robots. The cows are free to roam in climate-controlled barns, get milked when they want, and they wear FitBits to measure their health. Is this the future of agriculture?

Starring Tom Merritt, Amber MacArthur, Roger Chang, Joe.

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TikTok365 - DTNS 3836

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:15:05 GMT

Microsoft said Sunday it is working on a deal to acquire TikTok's operations in Canada, the US, New Zealand and Australia. What's the motivation behind the deal and will it be allowed by regulators?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Let's Buy TikTok - DTNS 3835

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:16:36 GMT

Bytedance is considering listing its business in Hong Kong or Shanghai stock markets with plans to list TikTok separately in Europe or the US. Plus Bloomberg's sources say the US may announce an order for Bytedance to divest its ownership of TikTok.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Antitrust or Just Antitrustworthy? - DTNS 3834

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:17:02 GMT

We explore what might happen to big tech after the Congressional hearings. Will it be good for them, consumers or anyone?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Can You Hearing Me Now? - DTNS 3833

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:15:57 GMT

The US House Antitrust Subcommittee called Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai to assemble and discuss their market power. What was said and who said it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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AI Stories That Write Themselves - DTNS 3832

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:15:54 GMT

Andrew Mayne incorporated OpenAI's latest GPT-3 model into a project to help him develop dialogue for characters real and fictitious called AI|Writer.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andrew Mayne, Roger Chang and Joe.

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Unreal Fans - DTNS 3831

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:15:16 GMT

First it was canned audio played over loudspeakers now its virtual fans in the stands. How is the technology that powers video games making virtual audiences for live games?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andy Ihnatko, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Driving A Fork Into Intel - DTNS 3830

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:18:32 GMT

Intel’s next-gen 7nm chips are delayed until at least 2022 and it would consider farming out more work to outside semiconductor foundries, eroding a founding principle that manufacturing is key to its success. What's ailing Intel and what do they need to do to turn it around?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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A Punch In The Face-book - DTNS 3829

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:35:03 GMT

On an investor, CEO Jack Dorsey said the company is actively exploring additional ways to make money from its users, including a potential subscription model. TikTok announced a new $200 million creators fund to support US creators who “are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood” on the app. Bloomberg reports Nvidia approached SoftBank about a potentially acquiring ARM.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Strofollino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

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Tap to Cheer - DTNS 3828

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:14:28 GMT

Crowd noise is being piped into stadiums for sports played without fans using foley from video game companies like EA sports and Sony Interactive. With life now seemingly imitating video games where do we go from there?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

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Kiwibots, Roll Out! - DTNS 3827

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:12:32 GMT

Xbox's Phil Spencer is pushing for developers to make their games cross compatible across Xbox One, PC and xCloud including the first slew of titles for the upcoming Xbox Series X next-gen console. Will Microsoft pursuit of non-platform specific titles help or hurt the Xbox Series X chances against Sony's PS5?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang and Joe.

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Practice Safer Internet, People - DTNS 3826

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:16:27 GMT

Unwanted and inappropriate sexting is an all too common problem. Katelyn Bowden, CEO of Badassarmy, with some advice on how to navigate the issue

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Katelyn Bowden, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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:earth_americas: :smiley: :date: DTNS 3825

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 21:28:47 GMT

It's World Emoji Day and Google and Apple revealed their versions of the 117 new emoji coming later this year as part of Unicode's emoji 13.0 update.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang and Joe.

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High Crimes and Social Engineering - DTNS 3824

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:21:11 GMT

Twitter was the subject of a major hack compromising the accounts of high profile accounts including Bill Gates, President Obama, and Elon Musk. What was behind the activity and what are the ramifications.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Staycation With The PS5 - DTNS 3823

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:13:13 GMT

Facebook are revising their estimates for their VR hardware upwards and Sony is ramping up production of their upcoming PS5 console. Are these moves based on hard numbers or generous assumptions?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Scott Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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It's A Rolling Hat Rack! - DTNS 3822

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:15:35 GMT

Can a skinny minimalist robot that resembles a coat rack be the future of robots in the home?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Patrick Beja, Roger Chang and Joe.

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TikTok Don't Stop, Make It Pop - DTNS 3821

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:14:47 GMT

Tik Tok faces new scrutiny as companies and political parties urge employees and members to delete the app from their personal Android or iOS devices due to security concerns.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Deep Fakes, Real Friday - DTNS 3820

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:19:03 GMT

Deepfakes often feature in contentious debates regarding news and the dissemination of information. But exactly is a deepfake and how should society approach the issue in an informed manner?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Alyssa Miller, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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How to Protect Your Business - DTNS 3819

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:16:02 GMT

What can your operation do to keep its data secure? We examine the key elements of infosec every business needs to know.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Allan Alford, Mike Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

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Keep Your Data Kosher - DTNS 3818

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:18:36 GMT

With an increase in the number of people working from home securing your home data infrastructure has never been more urgent. Seth Rosenblatt from The Parallax breaks down the things you need to know to ensure your telecommute is as secure as possible.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Seth Rosenblatt, Roger Chang, Joe.

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ICS Security is a Baby - DTNS 3817

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:17:06 GMT

There's a lot of fear, uncertainty and doubt about malicious attackers hacking the power grid, the water system and other industrial systems. What does it take to secure those facilities and who's responsible?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Keirsten Brager, Roger Chang, Joe

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My Dog's Name is Two-Factor - DTNS 3816

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:15:38 GMT

Despite what movies tell us, the number one way thieves and hackers access our bank accounts, credit information and other sensitive data is through socially engineering. Infosec engineer, Stephanie Ihezukwu, is here to explain ways to know you're socially engineered.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Stephanie Ihezukwu, Roger Chang and Joe.

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OneWeb Purchased by Consortium Led by the UK Government - DTH

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:10:02 GMT

A consortium led by the UK government purchases the satellite operator OneWeb, Reliance Jio Platforms launches JioMeet, and EU regulators are looking into Google's acquisition of FitBit.

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Advertising By Not Advertising - DTNS 3815

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT

As over 500 join in a boycott of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg stated there would be no change in company policy telling staff he believes that advertisers will return to the platform eventually. Is he right or just blind to obvious discontent from users and advertisers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

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To DFinity and Beyond! - DTNS 3814

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:25:54 GMT

Swiss decentralized computing company Dfinity announced its Internet Computer is now open for third-party developers to build serverless apps that do not need a host to run from the cloud. Internet Computer runs across multiple independent data centers not in server farms controlled by a single company like Amazon or Google.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

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All The Meat That's Fit To Print - DTNS 3813

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Discord posted Tuesday that it will shift its focus from video game communication to broader community creation. What's behind the shift and what are Discord's goals?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Would You Like to Super Charge that For a $1? - DTNS 3812

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:19:21 GMT

Disney Research scientists and ETH Zurich published a paper on a neural-network based method for swapping faces in photos and video at a resolution high enough for use in film and TV

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Anthony Carboni, Roger Chang and Joe

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The Great Outdoor Cinema - DTNS 3811

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:19:40 GMT

Microsoft shuts down its retail stores, verizon and Unilever join the move to pull ad money from facebook and the best TV projectors for watching in your garden.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos

Link to show notes here.

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Pay the Paywall - DTNS 3810

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 21:17:39 GMT

Amazon launches a crime-fighting unit, Goldman Sachs won't let you use their font to criticize them and Google offers to pay publishers.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

Link to show notes here.

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A Facepalm for Facial Recognition - DTNS 3809

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:41:09 GMT

Amazon wants to compete with cable TV, the scoop on whether giving up your phone passcode is self-incrimination and the first mistaken arrest involving facial recognition.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, and Roger Chang.

Link to show notes here.

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Oculus Gone - DTNS 3808

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:17:36 GMT

Patrick Beja weighs in on Apple's WWDC announcements.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Amos.

Link to show notes here.

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Apple Arms itself at WWDC - DTNS 3807

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:24:15 GMT

Apple finished up their WWDC 2020 presentation this morning. What was revealed and is Apple's official news regarding their shift to in-house ARM based silicon more about what's good for Apple vs what's good for their customers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Terrance Gaines, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Amos

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Notable Names in Technology - DTNS 3806

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:16:19 GMT

We take a look at the African Americans engineers and inventors who've made wide-ranging contributions to technology development.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Have You Been Driven by a Ford Lately? - DTNS 3805

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Twitter rolled out an update that allows people to record up to 140 secs of audio and tweet sounds. Is this something users need or want?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Hey! You Can't Do That, Says Apple - DTNS 3804

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:18:46 GMT

Monday Basecamp launched a subscription email client, called Hey, for iOS. However, required updates to the app have been blocked by Apple whom Basecamp has a disagreement regarding how subscription fees are collected.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Instagram Is News to Me - DTNS 3803

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:16:30 GMT

A 2020 Reuters Institute Digital News report notes that people rely on Instagram for news twice as much as they did in 2018, particularly young adults. What will this mean for social media platforms like Twitter and how will news agencies evolve to adapt to it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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Git with the Changes - DTNS 3802

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:13:40 GMT

GitHub plans to replace tern "master" with alternative term to avoid slavery references. What other terms could come up for consideration and how will that change look?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Veronica Belmont, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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UPS: Uninterrupted Podcast Supply - DTNS 3801

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:17:08 GMT

Robb Dunewood shares his experience on keeping a live podcast going when Mother Nature turns the lights out.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Year-Long Snooze Button - DTNS 3800

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:15:16 GMT

Wednesday the California Public Utilities Commission ruled that it considers Uber drivers to be employees. Uber, Lyft and any other transportation networking companies must provide workers compensation for all employees by July 1 or see their license revoked.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Facebook Doesn’t Tell Tails - DTNS 3799

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:15:08 GMT

Can a small startup accomplish what $2 billion dollar Quibi could not?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Macs with ARM getting Legs - DTNS 3798

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:25:24 GMT

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's sources say that at WWDC on June 22, Apple may announce that it will replace Intel chips in Macs with its own ARM-based processors. IBM wrote a letter to members of the US Congress announcing it no longer offers general purpose IBM facial recognition or analysis software. Germany will commit 400 million Euros for funding of electronics research and development to reduce reliance on imports used in critical infrastructure.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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I Got 99 Clips, Are they Legal? - DTNS 3797

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:13:32 GMT

Despite the predicted doom and gloom over Airbnb's future due to COVID-19 the latest numbers from the company suggest a resurgent interest in the company's services.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and Roger Chang, Joe

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That Sounds Like Good Advice - DTNS 3796

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:26:02 GMT

Correct speaker placement can go a long way towards enjoying your home audio setup. Simple things that often require little to no money. Patrick shares his insights on what to do.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton,Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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I > Robot - DTNS 3795

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

As protests over police brutality continue new scrutiny is being placed on Big Tech's ties to law enforcement.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Should We Go To CES 2021? - DTNS 3794

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:17:00 GMT

The CEA has greenlit CES for 2021 in Las Vegas. Is this a wise move in light of continuing COVID-19 infections and will anyone show up?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Rotate Me For Two Grand - DTNS 3793

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:16:40 GMT

Google announced new features for its Pixel line of Android phones, AT&T confirmed to the Verge that its HBO Max streaming service will not count against AT&T Mobile’s traditional data caps or the soft data caps on unlimited plans, and Samsung launched the Access phone subscription program in the US.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Time to Listen

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:01:13 GMT

We take a day off to hear from black contributors to DTNS and its wider circle.

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Step Chicken, What Are You Doing? - DTNS 3792

Fri, 29 May 2020 21:17:48 GMT

A New York Times piece by Taylor Lorenz examines the phenomenon of the TikTok cult. Rabid followers of seemingly innocuous TikTok creators. What can influencers expect from these fan bases are how are they different from ones that rise-up from Instagram and YouTube?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Rezoning Safe Harbor - DTNS 3791

Thu, 28 May 2020 21:49:02 GMT

After Twitter afixed a fact-check label on a tweet from Donald Trump the US president has threatened to sign an executive order removing safe harbor provisions from social media platforms. What does this mean and what will it do to social media outlets?

Starring Sarah Lane, Richard Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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DTNS Special - What is Safe Harbor/ CDA Section 230

Thu, 28 May 2020 21:14:52 GMT

In a sneak peek at an upcoming podcast series, Tom Merritt explains what Safe Harbor is and specifically US Section 230 of the CDA.

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Tweets and Consequences - DTNS 3790

Wed, 27 May 2020 21:14:35 GMT

As Twitter tries to navigate a highly-charged political landscape, what things are they trying to do to insure tweets from World Leaders are filled with misleading or false information?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Passion Gig Economy - DTNS 3789

Tue, 26 May 2020 21:16:07 GMT

The social media service, Cameo, lets you buy short custom videos from celebrities. Is this tipping point for the "passion economy" and what will people request from their celebrities?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Sony to Release the Xperia 1 II on July 24th for $1,199 - DTH

Mon, 25 May 2020 15:43:31 GMT

Sony sets the release and price of its Xperia 1 II flagship phone, Unc0ver releases an iOS jailbreak for the current version of iOS, and the latest firmware for Texas Instrument graphic calculators ends support for assembly and C programs.

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Pac-GAN - DTNS 3788

Fri, 22 May 2020 21:17:07 GMT

An Nvidia created A.I. has replicated the game Pac-Man using a machine learning framework called generative adversarial networks. Why is this achievement notable and what will be learned from it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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5G Is Fast If You Can Get It - DTNS 3787

Thu, 21 May 2020 21:16:44 GMT

Netflix is rolling out a feature to automatically un-subscribe users from their service if it hasn't had activity for a year. Is this Netflix responding to consumer subscription fatigue or a clever marketing ploy?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Third AI Blind - DTNS 3786

Wed, 20 May 2020 21:16:31 GMT

In an opinion piece in Wired noted futurist Ray Kurzweil has advocated for more AI assistance in vaccine research. What's behind his advocacy and can AI really speed up vaccine development?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Algorithm Runaround - DTNS 3785

Tue, 19 May 2020 21:18:57 GMT

Microsoft BUILD is happening and we share all the important news from the event and breakdown what it all means.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Xavier Guillemane, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Look Ma, No Mirrors - DTNS 3784

Mon, 18 May 2020 21:34:05 GMT

Canon's recently announced R5 camera promises to be a beast. With 8K recording at 30p, IBIS, and dual-pixel AF it ticks all the boxes in the must-have list. But can it help offset the growing decline in the consumer digital camera market?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ant Pruitt, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Civil Liberties in the Age of COVID - DTNS

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT

In this special Politics Politics Politics! snippet, Justin talks to Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohn about ways our digital civil liberties could be affected during the Covid19 crisis.

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Facebook Getting Giphy With It - DTNS 3783

Fri, 15 May 2020 21:17:04 GMT

The US moves to cutoff Huawei from global suppliers and added an additional year to the ban on ZTE and Huawei in the US. What does this latest spat between China and the US mean for consumers and the technology industry?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Theater is Open. Norway! Really? - DTNS 3782

Thu, 14 May 2020 21:33:08 GMT

With stay-at-home orders flat-lining movie theater attendance what does the future hold for the way movies are seen, distributed and sold?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Chris Mancini, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The Elephant in the Zoom - DTNS 3781

Wed, 13 May 2020 21:19:57 GMT

With Zoom's increased popularity the number of social faux pas on the service has also increased. What are rules of etiquette when you Zoom and where are they codified?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Home Tweet Home - DTNS 3780

Tue, 12 May 2020 21:18:13 GMT

Twitter announced it will add labels to mark tweets with misleading information on COVID-19. This is the latest attempt by the social media platform to fight disinformation. Is this enough and have its other attempts borne fruit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrcik Beja, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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No Reply at All - DTNS 3779

Mon, 11 May 2020 21:27:59 GMT

Much has been made regarding the UK's efforts in creating a contact tracing app to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. How is it coming along and does it work as intended?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Ziploc, Stock and Two Moving Boxes - DTNS 3778

Fri, 08 May 2020 21:16:35 GMT

Moving can be a challenge but moving your tech along with you adds an extra layer of hassle. Find out how Patrick Norton moves his considerable amount of gear to a new place.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Where The Sidewalk Ends - DTNS 3777

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:54 GMT

As the way society works is dramatically changed by a pandemic, big tech is having to forecast long term developments based on an uncertain future landscape. How do they adapt and what will big tech look like in a few years time?

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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A More Appealing Facebook - DTNS 3776

Wed, 06 May 2020 21:55:22 GMT

Facebook's Oversight Board names its first 20 members. The board is an independent entity to oversee content moderation disputes that have exhausted appeals at Facebook and Instagram.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

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It's Not A Hit If It Can't Break The Internet - DTNS 3775

Tue, 05 May 2020 21:41:47 GMT

Music blog Consequence of Sound's Meggie Gates wrote an article titled "Embracing a Future Where Memes Choose the Hit Songs. The fate of a pop artist now belongs in the hands of Twitch, Twitter, and Tik Tok". Is this true and if so who becomes the new musical taste makers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Amos

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Donkey Wronged - DTNS 3774

Mon, 04 May 2020 21:36:39 GMT

Billy Mitchell the erstwhile Donkey Kong champ filed case against Twin Galaxies for removing his score in April 2019. This July will see the score ranker and the Mitchell face off in court to decide its fate.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe

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Shelter in Bass - DTNS 3773

Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT

With more people spending an increased amount of time in front of the TV we asked Home Theater guru Robert Heron on tips to improve on the HDTV sound experience.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robert Heron, Len Peralta and Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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Theaters vs Studios - FIGHT!!! - DTNS 3772

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:21:30 GMT

As movie theaters remain empty due to COVID-19 a fights a brewing between studios who want to release their feature films as on demand content and theater owners who want to retain exclusivity windows for new releases.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Look what AI made! - DTNS 3771

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:17:23 GMT

Autonomous vehicles promise an exciting future but how do you develop the technology during a pandemic? And will priorities shift when the emergency passes?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson and Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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In Amazon We Antitrust - DTNS 3770

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:19:09 GMT

How are various countries implementing contact tracing apps and which ones should we be concerned about?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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The TikTok Doc is In - DTNS 3769

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:17:51 GMT

Twitter has made doctors and other medical professionals social media celebrities. But are they ready for it and can they help stop the spread of false and misleading medical information?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Internet of Noises - DTNS 3768

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:23:23 GMT

We take a look at the security implications of the Google and Apple's joint contact tracing system.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta and Joe

Link to the Show Notes.

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An Apple of Ice and Fire - DTNS 3767

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Bezos steps back into the captain's seat at Amazon as the company faces renewed scrutiny from government regulators.

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Gaming The Pandemic - DTNS 3766

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:22:43 GMT

In an apparent dichotomy games sales have trended upwards while game production has stalled. What's the behind the stats and what does it tells us about COVID-19's impact on video game production?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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You Can't Fire Me, I Rage Quit! - DTNS 3765 - DTNS 3765

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

eRacing has seen sizable growth after live motorsports events were cancelled due to COVID-19. How has NASCAR fared in this new digital realm and how have its drivers reacted?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Study Finds Science Works! - DTNS 3764

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:19:24 GMT

Is technology blunting our children's social skills?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Working in the New Normal - DTNS 3763

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:26:14 GMT

Telecommuting is often touted as the solution to quarantined-at-home workers. But are the realities of telecommuting and is it really the panacea for populations who practice social distancing?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Zoom Wasn't the First Zoom - DTNS 3762

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:21:33 GMT

Twitter is a bastion of trolling, bots and quotable comments. But recently oncologists have reported it has been a valuable source of oncology related information and data.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Best Ways To Escape Reality - DTNS 3761

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:20:46 GMT

As another week of COVID-19 quarantining passes, people are looking for a way to escape their situation with the help of virtual on-line experiences and VR.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Slinging Trials - DTNS 3760

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:22:53 GMT

Patrick Norton is on to talk about free streaming options and his own streaming setup as he crisscrosses the country.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton

Link to Show Notes.

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A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:19:33 GMT

A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759

SimilarWeb reported that YouTube website traffic was up 15% as people tuned in during COVID-19 lockdowns. But that doesn't mean that creators are seeing a similar increase in revenue.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Lamarr Wilson and Joe.

Link to the Show Notes.

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COVID-19 Mutation and Infection - GDI 3755 Excerpt

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT

We've received requests asking if we could post an excerpt of GDI 3755 post-show discussion with Dr. Kiki on how COVID-19 mutates and infects people. So here it is for everyone to access.

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Beyond The Paleontology - DTNS 3758

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:19:28 GMT

Dinosaur bones are the stuff of imaginations, movies and epic museum displays. But how has technology changed the way we dig up fossils and more importantly they way we study them?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Riley Black.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Appreciating the Little Things in Life - DTNS 3757

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Microscopes are a common fixture in labs the world over. But what makes modern microscopy tools different from the ones everyone used in HS biology?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Ariel Waldman.

Link to the Show Notes.

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Digging for Toilets - DTNS 3756

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:18:28 GMT

The days of Indiana Jones in archaeology is over. Now its all about drones, LIDAR, and DNA sequencing. Found out how tech innovations are changing the way we do archaeology.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe.

Link to Show Notes.

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It's always Sunny in Dr Kiki's Basement - DTNS 3755

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:21:47 GMT

Dr. Kirsten Sanford from This Week In Science is here to answer your technology related questions about COVID-19

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Kiki Sanford, Patrick Beja, Joe.

Link to Show Notes

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Get Your Aerogel To Mars - DTNS 3754

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:22:17 GMT

Colonizing Mars is the stuff of Fiction. From movies to TV shows everybody has a plan for Mars. But to actually colonize another planet you need to make it a place where humans can actually survive. While domed cities might seem like a solution for some its just a stop gap to their goal. Terraforming the Red Planet.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Eric Carson.

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1999 Nice + 2020 Memes - DTNS 3753

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:19:37 GMT

Has mandatory stay-at-home orders changed they way we behave online?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Chris Ashely, Len Peralta, Joe

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COVID Ad Ops - DTNS 3752

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:19:49 GMT

Intel unveils new mobile CPU parts in response to AMD's Ryzen 9 4000 enthusiast mobile processor announcement last month.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Skype’s The Limit - DTNS 3751

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:23:17 GMT

As telecommuters and families flock to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs why has Skype not seen a similar boost in use or recognition?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Scott Johnson, and Roger Chang.

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This is Your Brain on Text - DTNS 3750

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:23:18 GMT

The Intercept reveals Zoom doesn't use end-to-end encryption, neuro-scientists discover a way to turn brain activity into text and Fitbit announces a new activity tracker.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja

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Fight For Your Rights To Privacy - DTNS 3749

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:06:53 GMT

As health authorities race to contact trace infected patients with people in the public many are turning to smartphones as way to speed-up the process. But are there privacy issues related to this method and how can they be mitigated?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang

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Zoom Responsibly - DTNS 3748

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

With so many people turning to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs, as they work from home, what are the security risks of the platform and what can be done to mitigate them?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse and Len Peralta

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No Goose On Christmas - DTNS 3747

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:20:48 GMT

A new Pew study suggests people who receive COVID-19 news primarily through social media have greater misconceptions around the disease.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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DTNS Special - How to Stream Video from Home

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:16:49 GMT

We share our experiences and our personal tech setups for streaming video from out homes.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Bryce Castillo, Justin Robert Young, Shannon Morse, Allison Sheridan, Scott Johnson, Joe, Amos

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Hack the Virus! - DTNS 3746

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:37:12 GMT

A round-up of all the COVID-19 related tech stories of the day including MIT's plan to release plans for a low cost respirator and WHO partnering with tech companies.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Comfort Media - DTNS 3745

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

We share our tips on keeping ourselves busy when we're sheltering-at-home and not working.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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Please Influencer Responsibly - DTNS 3744

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

As new travel restrictions come into effect to slow the spread of COVID-19 how are influencers changing the way they produce and present content for their audience?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Joe, Roger Chang

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Net-WORKing Indeed - DTNS 3743

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 21:23:27 GMT

With more and more people telecommuting to work the strain on ISP networks could be immense. What are some companies to relieve that pressure?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton

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A Bit Of Distancing - DTNS 3742

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:23:34 GMT

How will America's manufacturing industry respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and will it be enough?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe

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General Data, Meet Private Info – DTNS 3741

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:20:22 GMT

The US government is in talks with tech companies regarding the use of location data to track and slow the spread and affects of COVID-19.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe

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Lost in the Amazon - DTNS 3740

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:28:21 GMT

Major tech companies are working together to stop misinformation about COVID-19 from spreading, while elevating authoritative content on their platforms.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja

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Survey Says: That's a Horrible Answer 3739

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Allison Sheridan recently tried the Android smartphone to experience ecosystem. She shares her experiences with it and the problems with security updates.

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Hats Off To No Caps - DTNS 3738

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:16:45 GMT

As enormity of COVID-19 begins to affect various parts of society how has big tech responding to the challenges of the outbreak.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta

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Who Does Cybersecurity Look Like?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

How a diverse Infosec team can anticipate and dodge security risks.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe

Link to the Show Notes.

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All the Right Packets In All the Wrong Places - DTNS 3736

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:38:01 GMT

COVID-19 has the potential to hammer home ISPs as companies and their employees consider telecommuting as an option over working from an office.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe

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I'm Gonna Pop Some Airtags - DTNS 3735

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:21:57 GMT

Leaked iOS 14 code reveals clues about updates to the interface, plus hints about iPad Pro, iPhone 9, and AirTags refreshes.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja, Joe

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Working From Home Improvement - DTNS 3734

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:03:41 GMT

Working from home at the request of your job? We've got some tips on how to secure your person PC setup when telecommuting into the office.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe

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Night of the Living Gadgets - DTNS 3733

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:27:09 GMT

Can you bring back obsolete and old tech from dead even after the manufacturer stops support or ceases to exist?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Nicole Lee

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Broken Facts Machine - DTNS 3732

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 22:13:48 GMT

Facebook's attempt at fact-checking political posts runs into a problem as various fact-checking partners contradict each other a recent POTUS comment.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Reasoning>Math = Coder - DTNS 3731

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:18:43 GMT

New research from the University of Washington shows strong correlation between language skills, reasoning capability, and working memory as key indicators of coding ability beating out mathematical capability.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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The Security Spoon - DTNS 3730

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:18:21 GMT

We get a wrap from this year's RSA conference from security-news website "The Parallax" founder and editor-in-chief Seth Rosenblatt.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Seth Rosenblatt, Joe

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Everyone Quit Social Media Now! - DTNS 3729

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:00:34 GMT

More and more people are feeling unhappy. Is social media to blame or is just exposing older and more systemic social issues?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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League of Later - DTNS 3728

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:17:08 GMT

How are professional e-sports leagues dealing with the fallout from fears of COVID-19 and will their strategies be effective?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Jenn Cutter

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Remix the Smithsonian - DTNS 3727

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:15:37 GMT

Northrup-Grumman rescue satellite successfully linked up with the ailing Intelsat 901, Urban rolls-out its in-app language translation tool, and the Smithsonian published 2.8 million images, data and 3D models under the Open Access program.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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All Melodies Belong To Us! - DTNS 3726

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:28:01 GMT

Some clever musicians are trying to place every melody under a Creative Common's License to bring an end to music copyright lawsuits regarding melodies they feel are stifling creativity.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe

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How do you like them Amazon Apples? – DTNS 3725

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:43:55 GMT

Tractor-hailing could help farmers not only get more crop yields but better bank loans too, and airponics could make your airplane food better than what you eat at home. Plus Microsoft's attempt to secure our Smart Home future.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Patrick Be.ja

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Mobile World Announcements - DTNS 3724

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:13:06 GMT

Just because Mobile World Congress has been cancelled it doesn't mean there aren't phones that need announcing. Plus new GPU info on Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X and new search box for Google?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Now You're Speaking my Language - DTNS 3723

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:17:32 GMT

David Ginsberg - Host and Producer of "In Touch With iOS" podcast explains how he manages to use a tablet as his main everyday computing device.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, David Ginsburg, Len Peralta

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Ain't No Party Like A 3rd Party Party - DTNS 3722

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:15:15 GMT

Apple is considering letting users set third-party web browser and email defaults in iOS. Is this a win for consumers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Photoshop at 30 - DTNS 3721

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:14:52 GMT

Popular image manipulation tool Photoshop turns 30. We examine the various developments in Adobe's breakout application through time.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Space, the Private Frontier - DTNS 3720

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:23:01 GMT

Critics attack Samsung's Galaxy Z foldable phone, Dutch man runs dairy from barge and Space X wants to put you in orbit, for a price!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe

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Zuckerberg Discusses Framework for Regulating Social Media Content - DTH

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:00:50 GMT

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says harmful content on social media should have a regulation framework between traditional media and a telco, Google plans to shutdown Google Station, and Redbox launches a free ad-supported live TV service.

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Team Teams or Team Slack? - DTNS 3719

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:34:27 GMT

Which collaborative messaging platform works best in a corporate environment; Slack or Teams? Rob Dunewood is here to break it down for us.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang

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Nevada Gambles on A Tool - DTNS 3718

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:16:45 GMT

In light of the failure of the app at the Iowa Caucus Nevada will instead use a tool pre-installed on iPads that are not connected to the Internet. Unlike the Iowa app, the Nevada iPad tool will only be used in the room to collate those numbers. Will this method work better than the Iowa Caucus app?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Low Visibility Into Blizzard - DTNS 3717

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:21:12 GMT

Activision Blizzard is removing its games from the Nvidia GeForce Now game streaming service, including Overwatch, WoW, and the Call of Duty series. What can Nvidia do and does this bode well for GeForce Now?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Mobile World Canceled? - DTNS 3716

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 22:18:22 GMT

Samsung Unpacked 2020 rolls out new phone reveals and product announcements. We unpack the info-dump and explain what you should know.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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The Butterfly Keyboard Effect on Writing - DTNS 3715

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:32:06 GMT

Oscar Award Winner Taika Waititi called on the WGA to get Apple to fix its keyboards. "Apple needs to fix those keyboards. they are impossible to write on — they’ve gotten worse. Is he right?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Charlotte Henry

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Which Laptop Should I Buy? - DTNS 3714

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:20:09 GMT

Looking to upgrade to a new laptop this year? Before you do listen to what Patrick Norton has to say about your options on today's show.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang

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People Don't Talk About Nuro Enough - DTNS 3713

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:13:45 GMT

Clearview AI, offers image recognition to law enforcement agencies based on a database of 3 billion images scraped from social media and online platforms. Clearview CEO Hoan Ton-That argued it had a "First Amendment" right to access data in the public domain. Is he right and just what are the legalities around harvesting images online?

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang

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Zoom and Enhance on 1896 Film - DTNS 3712

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:17:54 GMT

Denis Shiryaev has upscaled the film classic "L'Arrivée d'un train en gare de La Ciotat: a 50-second silent movie of a train pulling into a station. Using DAIN and Topaz Labs' Gigapixel AI, he has transformed the original blurry footage into a 4K 60FPS clip.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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The Iowa App Flap - DTNS 3711

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:20:33 GMT

Iowa’s Democratic Party App to tally votes crashes during the party's caucus. Paper ballots saved the day but why did the App fail and what can be learned from this incident?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja, Justin Robert Young, Joe

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AirBnB Cautious - DTNS 3710

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:15:17 GMT

Tech companies are feeling the impact of the coronavirus with Foxconn declaring a "big" production impact, while Airbnb has activated its extenuating circumstances policy to help deal with the issue.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Nate Lanxon

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One Charger to charge them all - DTNS 3709

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:22:04 GMT

Apple's has proposed a standardize format for one-time passcodes sent over SMS, used in two factor authentication, while Google launched OpenSK, an open source Rust-based firmware to turn Nordic chip dongles into FIDO U2F and FIDO2-compliant security keys. What will this mean for 2FA and online security?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Len Peralta

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Facebook Doesn't Want to be Liked - DTNS 3708

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:16:49 GMT

Facebook's Zuckerberg wants his company to be understood not liked, Microsoft wants to spend $40 million for AI on health research, and what does Canalys smartphone metrics for 2019 mean for the industry.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Eggs In Apple Baskets - DTNS 3707

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:19:05 GMT

Apple's valued net worth is greater than Germany DAX's. We sift through Apple's earning results and see what's working and what isn't.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Remote Work is so Close - DTNS 3706

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:30:19 GMT

Ars Technica's Lee Hutchinson describes how the site functions without a physical office. How does it work and what types of things are needed for it work for the company.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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Grub Flub! - DTNS 3705

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:12:41 GMT

A recent post from WhiteSource identifies the trends in Open Source software licensing and makes predictions on what shape Open Source software will take down the road.

Starring Tom Merritt, Richard Stroffolino, Roger Chang

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Post YouTube Stress Disorder - DTNS 3704

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:22:20 GMT

If you plan on getting a new gaming PC should you build or buy it? Lamarr Wilson shares his thoughts.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Lamarr Wilson

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Talk Like an Egyptian - DTNS 3703

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:37:00 GMT

Google tweaks how it delivers paid search results, new safety features for dating apps and scientists listen to voices from the grave!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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GM in Cruise Control - DTNS 3702

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:15:10 GMT

UN looks into Amazon's Jeff Bezo's phone hacking, GM shows off its new driver-less car, and voters in King County Washington will make US history by being able to vote from their personal web connected devices.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Complexions of Facial Recognition - DTNS 3701

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:18:11 GMT

We discuss the civil liberty issues and actual effectiveness of facial recognition based surveillance tools.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Calls for AI Regulation - DTH

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:44:10 GMT

Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation in a Financial Times op-ed, ByteDance reportedly put together a gaming division, and TomTom closes a deal with Huawei for map tech.

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Xenobots Have Heart (Cells) - DTNS 3700

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 22:26:15 GMT

Scientists from Tufts University, the University of Vermont, and the Wyss Institute at Harvard published early research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences about robots made from heart and skin cells derived from frog embryo stem cells that they call xenobots. What does this mean for robotics and what are the ethical issues at play?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Annalee Newitz

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A Caucus of Apps - DTNS 3699

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:20:45 GMT

The Iowa Caucus takes place February 3 and Democratic Party will be using an in-house smartphone app to send out results. Justin shares hits thoughts the party's latest attempt to leverage smartphone technology.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Twitter Won't Edit Stance on Edit - DTNS 3698

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:14:16 GMT

When asked about an edit feature for Twitter, company CEO Jack Dorsey said "We'll probably never do it." What's the logic behind his statement and would an edit feature add or detract from the platform?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Live Livers, Body Not Included - DTNS 3697

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:26:44 GMT

Quibi insists it's not competing with traditional streaming incumbents like Hulu or Netflix. But then who is it for and what's the business case?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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Gamers Being Good to Each Other - DTNS 3696

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:18:09 GMT

Wired spoke with Kayvon Beykpour former founder of Periscope and head of product at Twitter regarding steps the platform is taking to minimize bad behavior.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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What It Takes to Put on CES - DTNS

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:00:12 GMT

Tom talks with Tina Anthony, Director of Digital Marketing for CTA about how CES gets done, along with show trends, key hot product categories, and what's new about CES. Want to visit 50 countries tech scenes at once? Tina tells us how.

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The Rest of CES - DTNS 3695

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:19:45 GMT

We wrap up CES 2020 with a look at Engadget's Best of CES and Verge Awards at CES 2020 winners. Plus Lamarr Wilson's shares his fav picks of the week.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Lamarr Wilson.

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Unbundle Your Bundle - DTNS 3694

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:22:29 GMT

Facebook offers to reduce the amount of political ads you see, Panasonic shows off VR headset that looks like goggles and a new menu of search engines will appear in setup process for Android phones in Europe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe

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The Diaper Gets Smarter Every CES - DTNS 3693

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:37:25 GMT

It's Wednesday here at CES 2020 and the announcements and news continues to roll out. We share our thoughts on the highlights from today's show.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Amos, Shannon Morse, Bill Detwiler.

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CES 2020: Cars By Sony & James Cameron - DTNS 3692

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:05:37 GMT

It's our 2nd Day at CES 2020. We look at the big announcements and share our thoughts on what we saw.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Amos, Cherlynn Lowe, Peter Wells

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The TV Multiverse at CES - DTNS 3691

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:18:35 GMT

Its Monday at CES and that means announcements, announcements, announcements. We sift through all the releases and share our perspective on what we've seen so far.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Amos, Richard Gunther, Allison Sheridan

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CES... the C is for Cars - DTNS 3690

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:17:08 GMT

Tim Stevens from CNET's Roadshow highlights all the automotive tech you should keep an eye on at this year's CES.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tim Stevens, Len Peralta and Roger Chang.

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CES Product Parade - DTNS 3689

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:17:33 GMT

We talk a look at some of the more interesting pre-CES announcements.

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang

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Best of 2019 GDI - DTNS 3688

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

DTNS ends the year with this special Best of 2019 GDI reel put together by Theatremonkey.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Justin Robert Young, Patrick Beja, Allison Sheridan, Shannon Morse.

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2020 Tech Predictions - DTNS 3687

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

We've reached the end of 2019 and its time again for the DTNS gang to share their prognostication for what will go down in 2020 in the world of tech.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter, Allison Sheridan, Shannon Morse, and Scott Johnson.

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2019 Predictions Results Show - DTNS 3686

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:00:00 GMT

We bring back the predictions crew from end of 2018 to see how accurate they were in prognosticating the events of the tech world in 2019.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Allison Sheridan, Shannon Morse.

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2019 Listener Co-Host Episode - DTNS 3685

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 18:16:05 GMT

Chance the Hacker, ZoeBringsBacon, Cleveland Climber and Shelia join Tom and Sarah on our annual listener co-host show!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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The iPhone XR Tops Smartphone Sales for 4th Consecutive Quarter - DTH

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 16:59:59 GMT

Counterpoint Research reports that the iPhone XR is the top selling smartphone for the 4th consecutive quarter, the Washington Post reports on startups that use Bluetooth and WiFi to track college students, and the hacking group APT20 is getting around 2FA.

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2019 Retro Episode - DTNS 3684

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:00:15 GMT

DTNS from the past as the gang revisits Friday Dec 18th, 2009 to share and discuss that day's most important tech news.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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FitBit Versa 2 - Live With It - DTNS 3683

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:00:15 GMT

On this special episode of DTNS we host the final "Live With It" for 2019. Sarah shares her experience with FitBit's Versa 2 fitness tracker. This show is audio only. There is no video version.

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson and Roger Chang

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There Are No Minor Glitches In Space - DTNS 3682

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:37:39 GMT

Lasers are making some noise, how can NBC differentiate their streaming service, and Apple in SPACE!

Starring Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, and Amos

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Every Move You Make... I'll Be Watching You - DTNS 3681

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:01:48 GMT

A leaked dataset from a location data company revealed the movements of 12M+ Americans with 50B location pings across major cities between 2016 and 2017. Should we be concerned and if so what should be do about it?

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse, Amos

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Deep Fake Nine – DTNS 3680

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:47:54 GMT

Ars Technica’s Timothy Lee has an article detailing how he created a semi-realistic deepfake. What did Tim learn about the process and lessons can take away from his experience?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Amos

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Boring Tech is a Gift in Itself – DTNS 3679

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:39:50 GMT

We give up our holiday tech-gift recommendations.

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Rich Stroffolino, Amos

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A Face to Fool Us All - DTNS 3678

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:27:24 GMT

How is plastic surgery and social media creating a new synthetic idealized vision of beauty, fooling facial recognition systems with face masks, and how delivery drivers in Mexico are using Google Maps and WhatsApp to stay safe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe

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The Drone Hippo-thesis - DTNS 3677

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:19:06 GMT

This Week in Science's Blair Bazdarich explains how low-cost consumer quad-copter drones can help save Hippos and their habitat.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Blair Bazdarich, Len Peralta

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It's Crap At Chess - DTNS 3676

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:28:30 GMT

Apple News will be hosting the next four DNC Presidential debates. Is this significant for Apple News and if so what will it mean for future Presidential debate coverage?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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BlueSky's The Limit - DTNS 3675

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:21:04 GMT

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will fund an independent project called Bluesky to develop an “open and decentralized standard for social media.”

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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No End To End To End Encryption - DTNS 3674

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:23:55 GMT

In letters sent to US Attorney General Bill Barr and UK and Australian leaders Facebook has stated it will not remove encryption from WhatsApp. What exactly were those governments looking for in encryption and what does it mean for the end user?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Old Bub: The Job Creating Mule - DTNS 3673

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:20:50 GMT

How two of the poorest counties in Kentucky became revitalized with the introduction of fiber internet.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Security is Hard at Scale - DTNS 3672

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:33:06 GMT

How securing environments just gets more and more complicated over time, but the reality is the basic security issues (e.g., known vulnerabilities) is what is most commonly the fail point.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, David Spark.

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No Ports, Who Dis? - DTNS 3671

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:36:21 GMT

Are flagship phones falling out of favor and will mid-range phones take their place in the marketplace?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Rearranging the Alphabet - DTNS 3670

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:15:06 GMT

Tuesday Alphabet announced that Google co-founders Larry page and Sergey Brin will step away from their duties as CEO and President and Google CEO Sundar Pichai will take on the additional role of CEO of Alphabet. Is this a sign of rougher waters for Google and Alphabet or just the normal evolution of the company?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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Are You Outraged? Citation Needed - DTNS 3669

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:18:03 GMT

Adi Robertson has a thoughtful article on The Verge today called "How to fight lies, tricks, and chaos online." We break down the recommendations and add our own suggestions.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Someone Please Build A Machine Lawyer! - DTNS 3668

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:21:19 GMT

Chris Mancini from Comedy Film Nerds joins us to explain how the blurring of the lines between VFX in movies and fully rendered CGI cutscenes can lead to audience detachment from the content.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Chris Mancini.

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LG Electronics Announces CEO Change - DTH

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:57:53 GMT

LG Electronics announces a change in CEO following its earnings report, the EU data regulator sanctions the EU parliament, and researchers demonstrate using undersea fiber optic cables as seismographs.

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Twitter Testing Threaded Messages - DTH

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:25:08 GMT

Twitter confirms it's testing threaded messages on Twitter.com with a potential release in 2020, TikTok unblocks account and apologies to teen with viral video critical of Chinese policy, and a US District Judge rules users impacted by Facebook's 2018 data breach can sue as a class, but not for damages.

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VR is Milking It - DTNS 3667

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:25:04 GMT

For the second year Mozilla has published its "Privacy not included gift guide" rating gifts on a scale of Not creepy, a little creepy, somewhat creepy, very creepy and super creepy. For instance, Facebook Portal is super creepy, the Nintendo Switch, not creepy. We take a look at this gift guide and share out thoughts on effectiveness of it.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Amos

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Check It Out Before You Check Out - DTNS 3666

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:20:25 GMT

As the gift buying season enters full swing we share our tips making sure you're online shopping experience is safe and secure.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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Hard Thames for Uber - DTNS 3665

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:19:25 GMT

Robb Dunewood shares his reasons why he went to team Dell XPS after showing significant interest in Apple's newest MacBook Pro.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood

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The Quest for the Right Gaming Gift - DTNS 3664

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:23:51 GMT

Trisha Hershberger joins us with a gamer's guide to gift giving for the holiday season!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Trisha Hershberger

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Snitch Shelf - DTNS 3663

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:28:19 GMT

Google has rolled out an updated policy regarding political ads on the platform. We examine to see what changes were made and effect, if any, the policy will have.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Skull Johnson - DTNS 3662

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:19:40 GMT

Bill Gates's backs computer directed heat ray mirrors, Disney admits issues with Disney+ app vows to rebuild it, and a bot that reads user scanned licensing agreements and highlights possible issues including data privacy and opt outs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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The Half Life of VR - DTNS 3661

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:21:42 GMT

This Thursday Valve will announce Half-Life: Alyx a flagship VR game. To help us understand why this is such a momentous occasion Patrick Beja fill us in on the history of Half-Life.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Mister DeMillo-Man, Bring Me a Dream - DTNS 3660

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:13:30 GMT

Sleep is possibly one of the most important aspects of our daily routine. We look into the efficacy of sleep tracking tech and what if any useful information they can provide.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Rob DeMillo.

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Robert Heron: TV Whisperer - DTNS 3659

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:27:50 GMT

Robert Heron joins us with tips on some out of sight deals on HDTV and UHDTVs!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robert Heron.

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ICANN haz revolving doors? - DTNS 3658

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:17:44 GMT

What is Rich Communication Service aka RCS and why is so important to the wireless telecom industry?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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The Cartridge Family: C'Mon Get Happy - DTNS 3657

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:17:30 GMT

We take a look at the Apple's latest refresh of the MacBook Pro line, the MacBook Pro 16".

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Disney+ Tech News Show - DTNS 3656

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:18:02 GMT

Disney+ has launched but not without some hiccups. We examine how well the new streaming service has fared on its first day and our impressions of it.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Theatremonkey

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Update, Break, Repeat - DTNS 3655

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:16:56 GMT

Are frequent OS updates the right way to go or should they be rolled out annually for bug checks and compatibility issues?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang

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Data Is The New Oil Covered Gold - DTNS 3654

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:19:41 GMT

The US Justice Department has charged two former Twitter employees with spying for Saudi Arabia. AMD announced the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and 3960X processors and T-Mobile will activate its 5G network int eh US on December 6.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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The Big Switcheroo - DTNS 3653

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:25:46 GMT

In a blog post Facebook platform partnerships head Konstantinos Papamiltiadis revealed around 100 developers accidentally had access to Facebook Group member data that was thought to have been cut off. Is this failure a continuation of Facebook's missteps?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Greetings From The Silver Twinkie - DTNS 3652

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:18:10 GMT

Patrick Norton shares his experience with mobile internet while on the road.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton

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Rushing Into a Tik-Tok Career - DTNS 3651

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 22:20:46 GMT

We share our thoughts on the slew of new Microsoft and Adobe products and services.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Rat Seat Driver - DTNS 3650

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:55:25 GMT

Australia's government is mulling over facial recognition technology to age verify internet users before allowing them to view porn online.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Peter Wells

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Tower of No Power - DTNS 3649

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:17:17 GMT

Twitter's Jack Dorsey recently announced policy changes on Twitter banning political ads on the platform. This is in stark contrast to Zuckerberg's Facebook policy of not interfering with political posts.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang

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Does the Internet Count as Intelligence? - DTNS 3648

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:14:44 GMT

HBO Max will launch in May for $14.99 a month, the same price as HBO Now. Customers who pay HBO for an HBO Now subscription or who get HBO from an AT&T service will be able to log into HBO Max. What will this mean for current HBO subscribers and the streaming landscape?

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang

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Enjoy the Vue, While it Lasts - DTNS 3647

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:25:45 GMT

Electronic Arts announced it is publishing games on Steam for the first time since 2012, starting with a pre-order page for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Why has EA's strategy for online game distribution come full circle back to Steam and will it be the only one?

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Lab Meat is Beyond Impossible? - DTNS 3646

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:25:10 GMT

Nvidia updates its venerable Shield TV set-top box, Apple announces the launch of its AirPod Pros, and Harvard University researchers have found a way to simulate real meat by growing muscle cells on a gelatin scaffold.

Starring Tom Merritt, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang

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BERT and Learning - DTNS 3645

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:30:28 GMT

Facebook is rolling out a News product in a limited test in the US as a home screen tab and bookmark in the Facebook app. What is Facebook trying to accomplish with this roll-out and will it succeed?

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Len Peralta.

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Is Time Up for TikTok? - DTNS 3644

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:24:13 GMT

Is TikTok a national security threat or just electioneering hyperbole?

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Artificial Mctelligence - DTNS 3643

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:22:23 GMT

McDonald's, the fast-food giant, has invested substantial resources into developing AI to help automate portions of its business. We take a look at the progress the Golden Arches has made in the tech sector.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young

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Who Tracks the Trackers? You Do! - DTNS 3642

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:19:35 GMT

Ed Both at ZDNet has an article up called "How to replace each Google service with a more privacy-friendly alternative." We take a look at Ed's suggestions and add a few of our own.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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Tickle Me Cell Phone - DTNS 3641

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:25:36 GMT

Scientists at the University of Bristol and Sorbonne University have developed a skin-like input interface for use with phones and computers. Twitch is testing "watch parties", which would allow streamers to screen Amazon Prime video content to viewers, provided they also have an Amazon Prime subscription. NordVPN says one of its VPN servers at a data center it was renting in Finland, was accessed without authorization.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Monkey See, Monkey Do Better - DTNS 3640

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:18:12 GMT

We examine the phenomenon that prevents people from picking up new habits and ways of doing things preferring established methods instead even if new behavior would simplify tasks.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Blair Bazdarich, Len Peralta, Roger Chang.

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Do We Want To Ban Buttons? - DTNS 3639

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:14:45 GMT

Netflix earnings for the quarter are in and things look good. Earnings are up but subscriber base in the US missed targets. CEO Reed Hastings said that new streaming services from Apple and Disney would provide "modest headwinds" and that the bigger threat is linear TV.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Preferential Tweetment - DTNS 3638

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:28:06 GMT

Twitter published a post titled "World Leaders on Twitter: principles & approach" explaining that in "cases involving a world leader, we will err on the side of leaving the content up if there is a clear public interest in doing so." In it the company laid out its policy towards world leaders using the platform.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Apple On Safari to China- DTNS 3637

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:22:41 GMT

Google announces new products and services including Ambient Computing and Pixelbook Go. Plus the company shares updates to the Google Home, Stadia and Pixel 4.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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eBay, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa Leave the Libra Association - DTH

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:58:58 GMT

Five new companies leave the Libra Association, Apple now lists Tencent Safe Browsing as part of the Fraudulent Website Warning in Safari, and San Francisco proposes an Office of Emerging Technology.

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What is Differential Privacy? - DTNS Explainer

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:42:31 GMT

Data privacy. There's a lot of misinformation and overreaction when it comes to data privacy but that's in large part to the fact that there's a lot of lack of data privacy. People are rightly concerned. In this episode Tom describes very simply and generally what differential privacy is, and what you need to know about how it's used.

On DTNS we try to balance the idea that companies do definitely need to improve data protection with the idea that sharing data at all isn't a bad thing in fact when done right can be a very good thing.

Not just for companies but academic research and nonprofits benefit from research on datasets. However just taking data, even when names are stripped off, can lead to trouble. As far back as 2000, researchers were showing that the right analysis of raw data sets could deduce who people were even when the data was anonymized. In 2000, Latanya Sweeney showed that 87% of people in the US could be identified from ZIP code, birthdate and sex.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2009/09/your-secrets-live-online-in-databases-of-ruin/

One attempt to make data workable is called differential privacy. Apple mentioned the use of differential privacy in its 2016 WWDC keynote.

https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/17/11957782/apple-differential-privacy-ios-10-wwdc-2016

What is differential privacy?

An algorithm is differentially private if you can't tell who anybody is by looking at the output.

Here's a simple example. Let's say you want to publish the aggregate sales data of businesses by category. Stores want to keep sales data private. So you agree that only the total sales for a category will be published. That way you can't tell how much came from which businesses. Which is great until you come to the category of Shark repellent sales. There's only one shark repellent business in your region. If you publish that category you won't be saying the name of the business but it will be easy to tell who it is.

So, you have an algorithm that looks for categories where that's a problem and maybe it deletes them or maybe it folds them into another category.

This can get trickier if, say, there's a total sales number for the region and only one category was deleted. You just add all the published categories and subtract it from the published total and the difference is the missing business.

And remember there's other data out there to use. Some attacks on data use data from elsewhere to deduce identities. Let's say you study how people walk through a park and you discover that of 100 people observed 40 walk on the path and 60 cut through the grass. Seems private enough right. There's no leakage of data in the published results.

But an adversary discovers the names of the people who participated in the study. And they want to find out of Bob walks on the grass so they can embarrass him. They also found out that of the 99 people in the study who weren't Bob, 40 walked the path and 59 walked on the grass. BINGO! Bob is a grass walker. Now I know it sounds unrealistic that the adversary got that much info without just getting all of it. But differential privacy would protect Bob's identity even if the adversary had all that info.

So what do we do? How do we do this differential privacy thing?

In 2003 Kobbi Nissim and Irit Dinur demonstrated that, mathematically speaking, you can't publish arbitrary queries of a database without revealing some amount of private info. Thus the Fundamental Law of Information Recovery, which says that privacy cannot be protected without injecting noise. In 2006 Cynthia Dwork, Frank McSherry, Kobbi Nissim and Adam D. Smith published an article formalizing the amount of noise that needed to be added and how to do it. That work used the term differential privacy.

A little bit on what that...

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Best Buds - DTNS 3636

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 21:19:01 GMT

Earbuds have become the latest front in the ongoing ecosystem war between large tech giants with Microsoft, Amazon and Google hoping to cut into Apple's AirPods marketshare. What should consumers expect in the coming years?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Annie Gaus, Len Peralta, Roger Chang.

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Google Stadia goes Negative - DTNS 3635

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:15:17 GMT

Apple pulls app used to track Hong Kong police, pulls Quartz news app from the store and Hong Kong protester role-playing game suspended from Google Play Store. Has big tech bowed to big pressure from China?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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You are the Weakest D-Link. Goodbye - DTNS 3634

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:14:56 GMT

Co-founder and CEO of Legal IO, Pieter Gunst tweeted his experience with a rather sophisticated phishing scam, that ALMOST fooled him. We examine how sophisticated phishing schemes have become.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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PS5 to be named PlayStation 5 - DTNS 3633

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 21:19:11 GMT

In a blog post the president of Sony’s interactive entertainment Jim Ryan announced next PlayStation console will be called the PlayStation 5. What should we expect from the new machine and what's Sony's strategy?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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Paging Ariel Waldman - DTNS 3632

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:21:08 GMT

Ariel Waldman shares her first hand experience with setting up and streaming live video from the bottom of the world in Antartica.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ariel Waldman, Roger Chang

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No Government Doors - DTNS 3631

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:17:41 GMT

US Attorney General William Barr, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, and Australian Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton, requesting Facebook delay building end-to-end encryption across all its messaging apps to ensure that law-enforcement has the ability to access illegal content.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang

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Daily finTech News Show - DTNS 3630

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:16:46 GMT

We catch-up on the world for Fintech including the use of AI, real time payment, and open banking.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young and Tony Staley.

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New Microsoft Phone Surfaces - DTNS 3629

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 21:17:57 GMT

Microsoft unveils a slate of new Surface products and we give our take on all of it!

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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What Would Really Suck For Zuck? - DTNS 3628

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:22:22 GMT

The Verge obtained recorded audio of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaking about a variety of topics during two open meeting with employees in July. We parse through the topics and digest what was said.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Work-Bot Balance - DTNS 3627

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:12:55 GMT

A recent report by the British government makes the case that more not less automation is needed to create new jobs to provide work for the population. How does this counter-intuitive mindset change how we prepare people for work in the future?

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Screaming about Streaming - DTNS 3626

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:17:58 GMT

Have we reached peak streaming? Is the sheer number of services we sign-up for causing issues with cord-cutters as cumulative costs add up?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Len Peralta, Roger Chang.

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Crocodile Dronedee - DTNS 3625

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:13:20 GMT

Developer Riley Testut has released a project called AltStore which lets you run an alternative app store on iOS including Testut's own Nintendo emulator called Delta using Apple's AltServer application. What does Apple do and will there be repercussions?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Amazonalanche - DTNS 3624

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:23:23 GMT

Amazon has revealed a raft of product announcements at its 2019 hardware event we dig and see what's what. Plus Mark Zuckerberg announced a software update to the Oculus Quest and unveiled Facebook's new VR environment.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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No Dignity, No Doubt - DTNS 3623

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:20:36 GMT

Last week Valve lost a case in a Paris district court to decide if Steam customers had the right to resell the games they purchased on the site. Patrick Beja gives us insight into the thinking behind the decision and what it means for customers across Europe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lame, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang

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Quantum Solace of Supremacy - DTNS 3622

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:23:47 GMT

Google claims to have achieved quantum supremacy after completing an experiment with a quantum computer in 3 minutes and 20 seconds that would have taken the traditional super computer, Summit, 10,000 years to solve.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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YouTube Verification Hiccups! - DTNS 3621

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:15:06 GMT

Lamarr gives us a first person account of Nintendo's new Switch and his thoughts on the iPhone 11 Pro.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Lamarr Wilson

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Bob Iger's Bromance - DTNS 3620

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:22:49 GMT

Jeff Bezos announced Thursday that Amazon has signed on to The Climate Pledge, Roku released updates to its Express and Ultra streaming boxes, and Google launched a new platform within the Google Pay app in India.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Facebook's Trust to Gain Trust - DTNS 3619

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:38:17 GMT

Facebook launches Portal TV a smart device camera that connects to your HDTV, plus the company shares more details of the Independent Oversight Board setup to deal with content moderation.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Real Quick, Yes & No - DTNS 3618

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:19:45 GMT

Patrick Beja gives us a hands-on look at Apple Arcade.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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Sky-Hi Hi-Fi Wi-Fi - DTNS 3617

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:19:58 GMT

SpaceX is changing its launch strategy to speed up deployment of its satellite internet broadband for the southern United States. Will this increase competition for broadband delivery in remote locations?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Kikki Sanford.

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SCORECARD: VR isn't Dead, MoviePass Is - DTNS 3616

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 21:31:13 GMT

We talk about HTC's new Vive Cosmos and the state of VR industry.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang.

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A Huawei Out - DTNS 3615

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:19:17 GMT

Huawei's CEO has proposed selling its current 5G know-how to Western firms to address concerns over security. What does this mean for its competitors and is it enough to win over governments and consumers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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X Marks the Cross - DTNS 3614

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:20:15 GMT

California Senate passes a bill that if passed by the state Assembly and signed by the Governor will greatly expand the state's oversight into who can be classified employee or contractor. What are the implications for the gig-economy and how will workers benefit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson

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Apple event: New iPhone, New iPad, New Watch - DTNS 3613

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:21:56 GMT

Apple announces the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, a new Apple Watch and 7th generation iPad, Apple TV+ news, and updates on Apple Arcade and Retail Store.

Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Toughbook, Good Show - DTNS 3612

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:56:00 GMT

Apple adjusts its app store algorithm in July to deprioritize Apple apps in search results, the Verge has a review of Fitbit's Versa 2, and Bloomberg reports Apple and Foxconn confirmed that Foxconn exceeded Chinese labor limits on the number of temporary staff it is allowed to use.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Is the Tank Half Empty or Half Full - DTNS 3611

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:21:53 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares her experience on charging her Tesla from the amount of time it takes to charge her car and what chargers seem to work better than others.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan and Len Peralta.

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You're in my Facebook Top 9 - DTNS 3610

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:22:59 GMT

We check out more news from IFA in Berlin. Plus Facebook is expands its dating service into the US and asks AI researchers to create deep fake videos to test with the company's deep fake detection tools.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Speakin' of Speakers - DTNS 3609

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:22:25 GMT

We take a gander at all the news highlights from this year's IFA.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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Deep Mind Craft - DTNS 3608

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 21:16:51 GMT

Researchers at Facebook are developing a virtual assistant to help Minecraft players letting users type in requests in natural language to an in-game avatar and the assistant will carry out requests if it can. How does this change machine learning and how can players benefit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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Don't Leave the Nest – DTNS 3607

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 22:03:54 GMT

Google catches a major iOS exploit in the wild, MacBook pros BANNED from airplanes worldwide, and Richard Gunther helps us understand what works with Nest. If anything.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Richard Gunther, Len Peralta, and Amos

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Cranking Up The Retro - DTNS 3606

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:13:52 GMT

Wednesday, Nicole Lee posted shares her thoughts on the $149 handheld game system, Playdate. A quirky homage to old school handheld gaming consoles.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Roger Chang.

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Siri-ous Changes at Apple - DTNS 3605

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:18:58 GMT

Apple looks to address complaints around how it tests and improves the voice recognition abilities of Siri by letting users opt-in. Does this go far enough and is it something other companies will want to replicate?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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Self-Yelp – DTNS 3604

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:14:09 GMT

Voice assistants have been criticized for gender and racial bias due to the fact that they’re predominantly developed by white males in western-based tech companies. Mozilla wants to solve this and created “Common Voice” in 2017, a tool that crowdsources voices as a dataset to diversify AI and represent the global population.

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, and Amos

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Tax Wars: A New Hope - DTNS 3603

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:18:48 GMT

CNET's Patrick Holland posted an impassioned plea Sunday titled "Apple needs to fix the iPhone 11's buttons so accidental screenshots go away. What other changes would folks like to see Apple fix on the iPhone 11.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Cell Data Is Rotten In Denmark – DTNS 3602

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 22:00:06 GMT

More than 5.3 million accounts belonging to cardholders from 35 U.S. states are posted online, DoorDash unveiled its updated tipping policy, with all drivers now receiving 100% of tips placed through its app, and Denmark will review 10,700 court cases dating back to 2012, to see if flawed cellphone evidence was used for convictions.

Starring Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, and Anthony Lemos.

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The Daily Tech Knewz - DTNS 3601

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:40:48 GMT

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp makes a play for online news aggregation with Knewz.com in order to compete with Google and Facebook. What will this mean for news companies and how will users benefit?

Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, and Roger Chang

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India: The Prime Frontier - DTNS 3600

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:39:10 GMT

G-Suite predicts spelling errors as you type, YouTube might start behaving better for your kids, and LinkedIn culls spam accounts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, and Roger Chang.

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Grading on an Algorithmic Curve – DTNS 3599

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 22:21:49 GMT

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, and Roger Chang

We discuss how many streaming subscriptions is too many and what criteria people will use to decide which ones they stop and which ones they keep.

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Night of The Living Scooters - DTNS 3598

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:23:24 GMT

Reddit is testing its Public Access Network, or RPAN, as a limited-time livestream experiment, set to run from 9 am to 5 pm through the end of this week before a full rollout in the coming months. The cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced plans to launch an “independent regional version of Libra,” called Venus. Nvidia announced its competing GeForce Now streaming service will be coming to Android through a new mobile later this year, similar to Google's upcoming Stadia service.

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Phone for Convenience, DSLR for Quality - DTNS 3597

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:20:25 GMT

The consumer digital camera market declined about 80% to 19 million unit sales in 2018, versus more than 400 million smartphones sold globally the same year. What can camera companies do to cope with a shrinking market and what will it mean for consumers?

Starring Sarah Lane, Ant Pruitt, Roger Chang and Len Peralta

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Pasture raised, cage free AI - DTNS 3596

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:02:25 GMT

Apple, Amazon ,Facebook ,Google and Microsoft have all been criticized for allowing humans to listen to users’ private conversations in order to test their AI products for quality. Is it truly necessary or is it just easier and cheaper to develop that way?

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What's Up with Your Face? - DTNS 3595

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 22:36:22 GMT

Amazon Rekognition facial recognition software is adding the capability to detect fear and Elon Musk wants a better man to machine interface.

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johns

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A Mos Def Con - DTNS 3594

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:43:21 GMT

Shannon breaks down all the highlights from this year's Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas.

Starring Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang.

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Touchscreens Away! - DTNS 3593

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:16:05 GMT

Samsung unveils a new smartphone camera sensor that offers up to 108 megapixels of resolution. The US Navy announced it will revert destroyers from touchscreens to mechanical throttle and helm control system over the next 18-24 months, DARPA showed off an open-source secure voting machine with chips designed as open hardware with no proprietary components.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Amazon Rings up the Police - DTNS SPECIAL

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:00:44 GMT

Chris Ashley from the SMR Podcast chats with Tom about Amazon's cooperation with Police on promoting Ring doorbell video sharing, how that might feed into Amazon's imperfect Recognition facial recognition system and what we need to do to make this work better for all of us.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20756555/amazon-ring-police-security-camera-footage-warrant-privacy-surveillance

https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/20746156/amazons-ring-law-enforcement-partnerships

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/mb88za/amazon-requires-police-to-shill-surveillance-cameras-in-secret-agreement

https://aws.amazon.com/rekognition/

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/07/18/orlando-cancels-amazon-rekognition-capping-15-months-of-glitches-and-controversy

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Don't Fear the Libra - DTNS SPECIAL

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:00:00 GMT

We talk with Tonya M. Evans, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, Director, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Law Certificate Program at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law about Libra, its misconceptions, why it's not truly a cryptocurrency and what the future may hold for it.

What are in your view the main misconceptions about Libra?

What in your view are the main problems/challenges for Libra

What would the reception of Libra be if Facebook wasn't involved?

Could something like Libra take off without Facebook behind it?

- Walmart's new patent filing signaling they may follow in FB's footsteps. (pegged to dollar, stored value card, not global, just a patent for now)

"Generating one digital currency unit by tying the one digital currency unit to a regular currency; storing information of the one digital currency unit into a block of a blockchain; buying or paying the one digital currency unit.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/walmart-is-trying-to-patent-its-own-libra-like-digital-currency

What already exists that is similar to Libra?

Tell me a little about the Blockchain Cryptocurrency & Law online professional certificate program (law.unh.edu/blockchain).

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Broadtale of Two Countries - DTNS 3592

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:21:16 GMT

We take a look at the National Broadband Networks that the governments of Australia and New Zealand rolled out and what others can learn from their successes and mistakes.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Raj Deut, Len Peralta

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Battery Rights Management - DTNS 3591

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:27:13 GMT

IFixit reports that if anyone but Apple replaces a battery in the iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max, a "service" message displays saying the phone is "unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery. At Black Hat, Researchers from security firm Checkpoint demonstrated an exploit of WhatsApp that would let an attacker alter text in a quoted message to change what a person appeared to write. Early results from a study by Apple, Eli Lilly and Evidation Health found that data from an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and a Beddit sleep monitor, differentiated patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia from those without symptoms.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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Notes on the New Note - DTNS 3590

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:19:22 GMT

We pick apart Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 announcement; the good, the bad and the interesting.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Recycled People Are Pretty Too - DTNS 3589

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:22:34 GMT

Google pledges that 100 percent of all shipments going to or from customers will be carbon neutral by 2020 and 100% of "Made by Google" products will include recycled materials and will maximize recycled content whenever possible starting 2022. Is this a PR gimmick or the start of larger trend in tech companies approach to environmental sustainability?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang.

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The Cow Jones Industrial Average - DTNS 3588

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:17:00 GMT

Cloudflare terminated DDoS protection services to the forum website 8chan as of August 5th after the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Other companies including Volitility have also done the same.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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WiFi 6 Explained - DTNS

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 17:00:15 GMT

What the heck is WiFi 6 and why do you need it?

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Hoarding The Streams - DTNS 3587

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:22:48 GMT

Are expectations for what consumers are willing to pay for new streaming services too high?

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang.

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Patent Pretending - DTNS 3586

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:22:17 GMT

A team of academics say artificial intelligence system should be recognized as the inventor of two ideas patented on its behalf.

Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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Netflix Getting Physical? - DTNS 3585

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:16:48 GMT

Apple reported revenue of $53.8 billion, up 1 percent year over year despite revenue declines in Europe and China, a team led by neurosurgeon Edward Chang at UCSF, has developed a brain-computer interface that could decode words and phrases in real time and Samsung announces the 10.5-inch Super AMOLED Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 tablet with a Snapdragon 855 processor, 15 hours battery life, and an S Pen that charges wirelessly.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson and Roger Chang.

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Capital 100M Records Stolen - DTNS 3584

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:18:15 GMT

Capital One announced Monday that customer data including 140,000 SSN and 80,000 bank account numbers were accessed by an intruder. How did the hack occur and what steps should have been taken to prevent the breach in the first place?

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse and Roger Chang.

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AI recognise AI - DTNS 3583

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:18:22 GMT

Researchers at Harvard and MIT-IBM Watson Lab have created the Giant Language Model Test Room to identify whether a piece of text was generated by a language model algorithm aka Machine Learning, The NYTs reports sources say Amazon is exploring creating a grocery store chain separate from Whole Foods, and scientists at UC San Diego have created a contact lens, controlled by eye movements, that can zoom in if you blink twice.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Crickets, the Next Super Food - DTNS 3582

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:07:02 GMT

Crickets were served as a promo item for TBS's upcoming Snowpiercer TV show at this year's San Diego Comic Con. Find out what they taste like and more importantly how technology is making them a serious alternative to traditional protein sources.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Erin Carson.

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Holy Guacamole, it's a Cat! - DTNS 3581

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 21:15:14 GMT

Chris Wetherell told BuzzFeed he regrets building the retweet button for Twitter. He led the team that made it in 2009. US presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is suing Google for $50 million after her campaign was suspended from buying ads for six hours following a debate in June. And the Anti-Defamation League published a new report that found 74% of adults who play games online have experienced some form of harassment.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Amazon prime target for DOJ - DTNS 3580

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:43:30 GMT

The US DOJ is investigating Amazon for anti-trust behavior. Is there a case for the investigation and what does it mean for other tech giants?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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Face it, Recognition Isn't Ready - DTNS 3579

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:21:57 GMT

On July 16th Oakland formally banned the use of facial recognition technology becoming the 3rd US city to do so. Is this the start of a pushback against the technology and what are the concerns people have over the use of the technology in public?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Shannon Morse.

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RoboUmp - DTNS 3578

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:18:02 GMT

Microsoft will invest $1 billion into OpenAI, a report alleges Huawei helped build North Korea's cellphone network, ByteDance will open data-centers in India to assuage privacy concerns, NY Times reporter works as a DoorDash delivery revealing the company still keeps tips from drivers.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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All Ryzen. DTNS Court's Now in Session - DTNS 3577

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:29:14 GMT

Patrick Norton tells us why its the time to upgrade if you're interested in bringing up your PC up to spec for gaming or editing videos.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Norton.

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Will Smart Diapers Pass The Sniff Test? - DTNS 3576

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:16:46 GMT

Netflix's latest financial reports shows the company's first lost net subscriber loss. What's behind the poor showing and diminishing audience?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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How Does the Rat Feel - DTNS 3575

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:54:20 GMT

Elon Musk wants to improve the interface between humans and computers with Neuralink. What exactly is he looking to do and how will people benefit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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The Drones Beneath My Wing - DTNS 3574

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:24:37 GMT

With Libra in the crosshairs of American politicians we examine what was and what wasn't said at Libra's Senate hearings.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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It's a Prime Day for Protests - DTNS 3573

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:15:20 GMT

Huawei news roundup as U.S. firms may get nod to restart Huawei sales in two-four weeks, Huawei will reportedly lay off hundreds of US workers, and Huawei will invest $3.1 billion in Italy.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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You're Looking at the Wrong End of the E-Waste Problem

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:00:16 GMT

Tom talks with professor Josh Lepawsky about what the real situation with e-waste is and why the professor thinks people should look at the factory, not just the landfill.

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A Prime Day To Strike - DTNS 3572

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 21:21:29 GMT

Can fertility apps and tracks really work or are they just a gimmick to pad out feature lists? Plus Amazon workers planning a strike and academics discover away to leak data using the LED lights on a keyboard.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Nicole Lee, and Len Peralta.

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Amazon Primes Employees for New Jobs – DTNS 3571

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:18:22 GMT

Amazon plans on retraining 100,000 US employees by 2025, France approves a 3% tax on digital companies making 750 million euros of revenue, and Toronto’s Sidewalk Labs project press release gets Twitter Bot’ed.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Nintendo Switch-Lite – DTNS 3570

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:19:30 GMT

Nintendo confirms a sub-$200 portable version of the Switch game console called the “Switch-Lite”. What do you give up in this smaller cheaper form factor and is it designed to appeal to existing owners or new ones as well?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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You Can Do The Same Thing With Your Mouth - DTNS 3569

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:12:55 GMT

Patrick discusses how the shift to game streaming, passes and cross platform controller compatibility will disrupt video-gaming industry.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Patrick Beja.

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Meet Your New Meat – DTNS 3568

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:21:05 GMT

How do you get people to accept lab grown meat and is the fear just a matter of incorrect marketing?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Blair Bazdarich.

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People of Amazon - DTNS 3567

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 23:06:55 GMT

Microsoft's Swiftkey keyboard coming to Andriod, MoviePass goes on hiatus, and Walmart on-track to lode $1b in e-commerce.

Filling in for Tom, Sarah, and Roger are Rich Strofolino and Anthony Lemos.

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Apple Reportedly Moving Away from Butterfly Keyboards - DTH

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:30:37 GMT

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is moving away from Butterfly keyboards, court rules that Amazon is liable for third-party sellers, and Waymo receives a permit to participate in California's autonomous vehicle passenger service pilot program.

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You’ll Still Get Your Pizza – DTNS 3566

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 21:16:25 GMT

In a letter to US Senator Chris Coons Amazon’s VP of public policy Brian Huseman told the Senator that they keep transcripts and voice recordings indefinitely, and only remove them if they’re manually deleted by users.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson and Roger Chang.

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Smart-E Pants 2.0 - DTNS 3565

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:14:10 GMT

Samsung's DJ Koh believes that the era of the smartphones is coming to an end as 5G, IoT and new emerging technologies take shape. What comes after the smartphone and what form will it take?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Loon Over My Kenya - DTNS 3564

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:19:21 GMT

A new study from MIT on a driver's ability to notice brake lights in cars in front of them us suggests that eyes position is more important than multi-tasking when it comes to driver distraction.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Once It's Encrypted, It's Encrypted - DTNS 3563

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:19:05 GMT

Two Florida cities have been the victims of ransomware attacks. Why were these cities picked and what steps can other cities take to avoid the same predicament?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse.

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Outsourcing Jony Ive - DTNS 3562

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:22:14 GMT

Bloomberg reports Huawei employees have worked on projects for the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the Verge's Elizabeth Lopatto explains why Libra won't help people without bank accounts, and the Pentagon is developing a laser sensor to detect unique cardiac signatures.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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Box of Jobs - DTNS 3561

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:17:15 GMT

Oppo shows off a new smartphone with the camera under the screen instead of next to it in the bezel, Executives from 7 Libra partners being cautious about their membership, Oxford Economics estimates up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by automation by 2030.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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The Buzz Around Lightyear – DTNS 3560

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 21:18:19 GMT

FedEx sues the US government saying its not liable for inadvertent shipping products that violate ban of products to China, Australian judge rules man can sue media companies for defamatory comments on Facebook posts, and Facebook agrees to handover user identity information over alleged hate speech posts.

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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What’s a Pi 4? - DTNS 3559

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:22:19 GMT

Raspberry Pi Foundation announces the Raspberry Pi 4, Google is expanding its Child Safety program to include media literacy, Apple is rumored to be launching a 16-inch MacBook Pro in September and Amazon unveils a online beauty supply store.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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The First Wrong Is Always Right - DTNS 3558

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 21:14:23 GMT

AT&T wins PCMag's fastest mobile network in America, Huawei is in talks about using Russian-sourced Aurora OS for its mobile phones, and France wants G7 task force to look into to ensure Libra follows all proper regulations regarding money laundering and consumer protection.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Allison Sheridan.

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Hmm, I Don't Know if You're Having a Heart Attack - DTNS 3557

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:21:34 GMT

Younger generations seem to be developing horns in the back of their skulls due to the extended use of technology like smartphones and tablets according to a study at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Is this a trend or something greater or lots of press over something minor?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Hey YouTube, Leave Those Kids Alone - DTNS 3556

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:14:40 GMT

Google's brass is contemplating removing all kids videos off of YouTube and putting them exclusive on YouTube Kids. Is this is too little too late and what's the impetus for the possible change in the first place?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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Will Libra Tip the Scales for Facebook? - DTNS 3555

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:28:45 GMT

Facebook has taken the wraps off its cryptocurrency Libra. Backed by low-volatility assets like banking deposits Facebook subsidiary Calibra along with 27 other partners will manage the operation of the Libra. Will the Libra be the standard in non-governmental fiat currency and how will this affect other cryptocurrencies?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Patrick Beja.

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Google Caught Red Handed - DTNS 3554

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:21:16 GMT

Huawei admits US sanctions will affect profits, Instagram rolls out a new feature to help users regain their hijacked accounts, and Samsung US deletes tweet reminding owners to scan for viruses on their TV.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang,

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Maker is Dead. Long Live the Makers. - DTNS 3553

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:20:42 GMT

Maker Media the publisher responsible for Make magazine and Maker Faire has garnered unwanted attention after laying-off its entire staff. What was the reason behind it and does it indicate problems in the Maker community?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, Patrick Norton, Donald Bell.

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The Watchers In Front Of The Wall - DTNS 3552

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:11:29 GMT

Samsung's announces the 292-inch Wall Luxury TV, Microsoft pulls CERNs academic status, Amazon is being sued in two separate class-action lawsuits, and teens sell clothes from their closet.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Fake You, Zuckerberg! - DTNS 3551

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:21:20 GMT

Facebook will not remove a manufactured video of an AI Mark Zuckerberg giving a speech crediting a secret organization for his success off Instagram. What are the affects of this decision and is it something to be concerned about?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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Fail to the Thief - DTNS 3550

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:14:04 GMT

E3 officially starts today. We discuss Nintendo's Livestream press event, Microsoft's policy towards backward compatibility and xcloud strategy, and how Google's Stadia fits in with the rest of the video gaming news.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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The Scarlet X-Box – DTNS 3549

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:16:30 GMT

E3 is this week and with Sony absent from this year’s event Microsoft took the opportunity to drop some big announcements.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and Roger Chang.

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Who's Responsible for Tech's Social Disruptions? - DTNS

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:00:39 GMT

Why is our political discourse so divisive? How much of it is technology's fault? and Who needs to step up and fix it? Tom talks with Yaël Eisenstat, a policy adviser at the Center for Humane Technology about all these questions.

https://www.yaeleisenstat.com/

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Destiny's Child - DTNS 3548

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:18:16 GMT

Details of Destiny 2 going to free-to-play have been corroborated by Engadget story. Along with cross-save and release for Google Stadia, and rumors that Destiny 2 is ditching its platform exclusivity with Sony what does this mean for the franchise and possible cross platform gaming as a whole?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Chris Ashley.

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Should I Stadia or should I Go – DTNS 3547

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:18:33 GMT

Google released details about its upcoming Stadia service. We examine what was said, pricing and decide if this is a service that has a market.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Don’t Wack Wacom – DTNS 3546

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:18:19 GMT

One of the new features touted in MacOS Catalina is Sidecar. A function where an iPad can be used as a 2nd display for a Mac. Is this a feature that’s in demand and how would someone use it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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Brains and Fingers and Robots. Oh My! – DTNS 3545

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:22:41 GMT

How can polydactyls (people born with extra digits on their hands or feet) help improve the science of robotic limbs? TWIS host Kiki Sanford is here with the details!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Kiki Sanford.

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MacBeast Pro - DTNS 3544

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:19:47 GMT

Apple delivered a number of announcements at this year's WWDC. We breakdown the information and round out the details on all the new products and features.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Star Wars Galaxy’s (Technology) Edge – DTNS 3543

Fri, 31 May 2019 21:15:26 GMT

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is complete and ready to accept a huge line of fans this summer. We take a look at all the exciting tech being used at the attraction to immerse guests in the Star Wars universe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Chris Mancini.

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These Glasses Are NReal - DTNS 3542

Thu, 30 May 2019 21:39:37 GMT

Xbox head Phill Spencer plans on making Xbox Game Studios PC games available in different stores and outlets including Steam. The Department Of Justice wants Sprint and T-Mobile to help a 4th wireless carrier build out its network before it approves the merger. And 47 companies including Apple, Google and WhatsUp signed an open letter to the UK's GCHQ urging the security agency to abandon plans for a "ghost protocol."

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang and Nicole Lee.

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Screening New Laptops - DTNS 3541

Wed, 29 May 2019 22:01:25 GMT

PCs heavyweights like Intel, HP, Asus and Lenovo showed off new their new dual-screen laptops this week at Computex. Will a 2nd screen become a common feature in upcoming PC laptops?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson and Roger Chang.

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TVs Pushing the Edges - DTNS 3540

Tue, 28 May 2019 22:01:22 GMT

AMD, Intel, ARM, and Nvidia up the Generation ante, Apple updates the iPod Touch, and donkey-enabled solar powered Community Tablets arrive.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Anthony Lemos, and Robert Heron.

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AMD Announces Zen 2 CPUs at Computex - DTH

Mon, 27 May 2019 14:52:16 GMT

AMD, Nvidia, and Arm all have big announcements from Computex, Huawei leaves standards bodies, and Microsoft gives more details about xCloud.

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Sense and Accessibility - DTNS 3539

Fri, 24 May 2019 21:14:35 GMT

Author and Podcaster Shelly Brisbin joins us with an update on state of assistive technology.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Shelly Brisbin.

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Tesla Jerk-face Mode - DTNS 3538

Thu, 23 May 2019 21:16:13 GMT

Why do voice assistants default to a woman's voice and in a recent email to employees Tesla's CEO said the company was on track to deliver a record amount of cars in Q2.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Allison Sheridan.

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Bot Without a Face - DTNS 3537

Wed, 22 May 2019 21:17:10 GMT

Research shows that placing googly eyes on robots makes them less threatening and Ford is rolling out an autonomous package-delivery robot called "Digit".

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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Huawei Sandwich - DTNS 3536

Tue, 21 May 2019 21:44:17 GMT

Huawei gets an extension, Chinese-made drones may pose security risk, what did dinosaurs really look like?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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Huawei says they don't need US - DTNS 3535

Mon, 20 May 2019 21:20:32 GMT

The Trump administration has placed Huawei on a "entity list" that would prevent the company from acquiring US technology without approval. The knock-on effect has been profound as companies like Google, Intel and Qualcomm have falling in line and stopped shipment of chips to the company. What does this mean for tech consumers and how will tech companies navigate the ban?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Friday Night Lightroom – DTNS 3534

Fri, 17 May 2019 21:33:52 GMT

With the latest update to Adobe Lightroom came with interactive tutorials. Ant Pruitt, Tech Republic contributor, is here to explain what makes these learning tools such a powerful addition.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Ant Pruitt, Amos

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No Huawei? – DTNS 3533

Thu, 16 May 2019 21:15:58 GMT

US President Trump issued an executive order Wednesday declaring a national emergency and prohibiting US companies from using equipment from foreign telecoms if they are believed to pose a national security risk. Although no specific companies was singled out Huawei among other Chinese tech companies are understood to be the target. What will this mean for big tech companies of China and will the Chinese government retaliate in kind?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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To The Translatotron! – DTNS 3532

Wed, 15 May 2019 21:19:49 GMT

San Francisco bans the use of facial recognition technology by the city, Google releases Rivet an app with more than 2000 free books, and Netflix will host a panel “Bringing Your Favorite Shows to Life: Developing Netflix Originals into Video Games.” at this year’s E3.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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Isn't That Just A Laptop? - DTNS 3531

Tue, 14 May 2019 21:58:32 GMT

HP and Lenovo have introduced some new twists to the old laptop form factor. Are these the next logical step in laptop design?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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iSue Apple – DTNS 3530

Mon, 13 May 2019 21:13:53 GMT

Apple loses case to stop an antitrust against the company from moving ahead. What exactly the Supreme Court rule on and what does it mean for the antitrust case against the company?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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RFID, Is it Secret? Is It Safe? - DTNS Special

Sat, 11 May 2019 17:00:31 GMT

How much should we worry about RFID? Should we get an RFID-blocking wallet? Should we not use it at all?

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Turn Slow and Move a Lot of Air – DTNS 3529

Fri, 10 May 2019 21:21:10 GMT

Why is that shiny new uber-slim laptop you just bought seem slower than your 3-year old machine its replacing? Plus Lyft is trialling longer-term car rentals and Uber goes public.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang.

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Facebook's Ex Wants A Break Up - DTNS 3528

Thu, 09 May 2019 21:17:18 GMT

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for government to breakup Facebook. Is this a turning point in the struggle to regulate large tech firms, and what if any political will is there to see this implemented?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Nextdoor Vigilantes - DTNS 3527

Wed, 08 May 2019 21:19:01 GMT

As national violent crime rates dips the number of social media platforms based around fear of criminal activity is rising. What's causing the discrepancy and are the long term effects of on social behavior?

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Lots of New Tech, Same Google Model – DTNS 3526

Tue, 07 May 2019 21:18:00 GMT

We break down the flood of new products, updates and services were announced at Google I/O 2019.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Microsoft Word Helps You be a More Better Writer - DTNS 3525

Mon, 06 May 2019 21:26:20 GMT

Microsoft BUILD starts today. Plus the EU plans on opening an anti-trust investigation into Apple and privacy concerns after Facebook reveals its contracting with an Indian firm to manually post tags on images and text from Facebook users.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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Should Creators Trust YouTube? - DTNS Special

Sat, 04 May 2019 20:08:16 GMT

Longtime YouTube creator Jason Inman talks about YouTube's latest plea for creator trust.

Jason Inman host of Geek History Lesson, show runner's assistant on The Code CBS, and author of Super Soldiers: A salute to the comic book heroes and villains who fought for their country

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What is Dark May Never Light – DTNS 3524

Fri, 03 May 2019 21:54:59 GMT

The latest episode of Game of Thrones elicited controversy for being too dark by viewers to see what was happening. We go over what fans can do to correctly see the action on screen. Plus the latest inductees into the Video Game Hall of Fame and man swallows an AirPod bud and passes it through his body completely intact and functioning.

Starring Tom Merritt, Ashley Esqueda, Len Peralta and Roger Chang.

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Moderation in Moderation – DTNS 3523

Thu, 02 May 2019 21:27:39 GMT

A Techdirt article makes the argument that content moderation of online platforms is totally broken and how the impact is affecting online discourse.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Slackluster - DTNS 3522

Wed, 01 May 2019 21:32:13 GMT

A Vox/Recode story reveals that team collaboration software like Slack, Teams and Workplace are reducing the productive output of workers instead of improving it. We explore the reasons and discuss the discrepancy between technology's promise of a productivity enabler and the real-world outcome.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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The F8 of Privacy - DTNS 3521

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:15:00 GMT

We breakdown all of the important news from today's Facebook's F8 conference. Plus we discuss Uber and Lyft's decision to stop accepting new drivers and chew over quarterly numbers from Samsung and Alphabet.

Starring Tom Merritt, Iyaz Akhtar, Roger Chang

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Support Cruelty Free Game Companies – DTNS 3520

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 21:23:56 GMT

Horror stories about game development “crunch time” have filled forums and reddit threads alike. What’s really going on and why does this seem to be a industry-wide problem?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Jenn Cutter.

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Facebook Too Big for Its Breaches - DTNS 3519

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:42:02 GMT

Between YouTube, online resources, forums and wiki pages we discuss the variety of ways people can self-teach themselves about technology and where it falls short.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Allison Sheridan.

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Hey, MAAA! - DTNS 3518

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:12:53 GMT

Microsoft Q1 earnings push earnings up 20% per share, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that warrantless police access to real-time cell phone location data intrudes on a person's reasonable expectation of privacy, and Walmart opens a concept store called Intelligent Retail Lab in Levittown, New York.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young and Roger Chang.

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Are Magazines The New Vinyl? - DTNS 3517

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:26:55 GMT

In a weird juxtaposition tech companies like Airbnb, Uber and Netflix are starting up their own print magazines. Why are they investing in an old media platform and what do they hope to gain by doing so?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Nicole Lee.

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5G Ehhh... - DTNS 3516

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:20:25 GMT

>Intel unveils its 9th generation high performance mobile processors, Nvidia prices the GTX 1650 for $165, and the FAA approves Alphabet's Wing from airdrop delivery.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja.

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Up That Cycle - DTNS 3515

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:40:40 GMT

What is upcycling and why should you be part of the movement? Plus Samsung Galaxy Fold delayed, Sony launches ride-hailing service in Tokyo, SiriusXM reaches for streaming-only audiences.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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5G Explained

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:56:57 GMT

A Patreon special from January where Tom explains some of the important things you need to know about 5G.

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My Ears Need to Be Smarter - DTNS 3514

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:18:57 GMT

Microsoft has formally entered the wireless earbud market with Surface Buds. What do they hope to achieve and will it be a hit among consumers?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Chris Ashley.

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Mueller Report Gets Burned - DTNS 3513

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:13:13 GMT

Business Insider reports that since May 2016 Facebook collected the email contact lists of 1.5 million new users without consent.Amazon and Google kiss and make up allowing YouTube on Amazon's Fire TV devices and smart TVs in the coming month. And in response to issues with early production models of the Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung says it will, "will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter."

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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No More Qualcomms With Apple - DTNS 3512

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:16:48 GMT

Apple and Qualcomm have patched things up just in time for Apple to dump Intel as its sole source 5G chip supplier and pick Qualcomm instead. Hmmm. Plus Microsoft rolls out its diskless Xbox One S and the UK reveals that mandatory age-verification for adult sites begins July 15th.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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PlayStation 5 Spec-ulation - DTNS 3511

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:20:11 GMT

Sony reveals key specs for their upcoming PlayStation 5 game console including 8K resolution, faster CPU, and SSD storage. What does this reveal say about where Sony wants to be in gaming and more importantly where it might be weakest.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Are Your Pockets Big Enough? - DTNS 3510

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:20:15 GMT

Voice Assistant feedeback! You share your thoughts on voice assistants with us. Microsoft is developing its own earbuds. And Microsoft warns that malicious actors could have viewed non-corporate Outlook email accounts.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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DTNS Special: AI and Machine Learning Explained

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:50:49 GMT

We talk about artificial intelligence a lot these days and I see several reactions in the audience. Some people think it's ALL hype. Some people think it's just a fancy word for algorithm. And some people just want to understand what it is.

Here to help us with that is

Karen Hao, artificial intelligence reporter at MIT Technology Review and host of the newsletter The Algorithm.

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High Quality Patrick Norton – DTNS 3509

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 21:25:51 GMT

Patrick Norton is back with his picks of top affordable headphones plus a review of the Qobuz music streaming service.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Patrick Norton.

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Hey Alexa, Do You Know Who I Am? – DTNS 3508

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:12:08 GMT

Bloomberg revealed that Amazon has staff members who “review” recordings from Amazon Voice Services in order to improve responses. This raises a host of questions especially around privacy and anonymity. How can users be sure there voice assistants aren’t listening in to their conversations?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Cash Warfare - DTNS 3507

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:25:08 GMT

Amazon execs have stated their GO stores will accept cash payments to address discrimination concerns. How will it work and does it conflict with the purpose of the cashier-less stores?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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You Say LED, I Say LED - DTNS 3506

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:16:17 GMT

Australia green lights deliveries by drone, Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will release a 31.6-inch 6K external display in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2019, and Facebook maps the population density of Africa.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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TikTok, Ya Don't Stop - DTNS 3505

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:16:08 GMT

Vlad Savov from the Verge joins us to share his review of Huawei's P30 Pro and why its a shame its not available in the US.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Vlad Savov.

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The Decentralized Central Bank – DTNS 3504

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:20:32 GMT

Laura Shin host of the Unchained Podcast is on the show to talk about the state of Blockchain technology and gives us an overview of the Decentralized Finance movement.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Laura Shin.

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Improving Digital Literacy - DTNS 3503

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:15:56 GMT

A recent BuzzFeed News article argues that seniors will irrevocably alter the internet as their numbers grow and they become the targets of misinformation and partisan rhetoric. Is this inevitable or a misreading of the facts?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang.

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Content Aware Phil - DTNS 3502

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:18:35 GMT

Adobe makes After Effects content-aware to help simplify and speed up compositing and FX editing, who can claim to be the first location with 5G service and can Machine Learning grow the perfect basil?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson and Roger Chang.

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Complicated Cucumber Cutting – DTNS 3501

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:11:20 GMT

Is Google hammering consumer trust in its constant shutdown of various services like Google+, support for IFTT, and Goo.gl URL shortener.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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Facebook Turning Over A New Tree – DTNS 3500

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:43:01 GMT

Cloudflare integrates Warp VPN, Mark Zuckerberg writes a weekend Op-Ed, and Google reports on Android security.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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Whoops, I’m a Game Company – DTNS 3499

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 21:18:48 GMT

We explore how tech giants like Google, Apple, FB and Tencent have become unintentional game companies and the challenges they impose on incumbent players.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Rob DeMillo.

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Untitled EpisoLooking Out the Back Door! – DTNS 3498

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:18:48 GMT

Controversial Chinese tech company Huawei has seen its international fortunes ebb and flow as governments decide whether to allow access their markets and communications infrastructure.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Down With April Fools! – DTNS 3497

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:23:09 GMT

An internal memo from Microsoft’s Marketing Head asks teams not to do any public-facing April’s Fool stunts. Is this is a shift in tech’s attitude towards the day or a sign tech culture is getting more buttoned down?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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EU says "Do good stuff, don't so bad stuff!" - DTNS 3496

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:15:00 GMT

The EU Parliament has passed the controversial Copyright Directive. What does this piece of legislation mean for internet users and how will it impact businesses? Plus a closer look at Apple's Arcade.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang.

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Apple+ Your Wallet - DTNS 3495

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:11:19 GMT

Kaspersky Labs finds new Asus backdoor, Airbnb climb the hotel charts, and Apple announces new "Plus" services.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Allison Sheridan.

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Will Google's Stream Come True? - DTNS 3494

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:13:36 GMT

Game streaming as a service was major topic at this years GDC. What does it mean for the videogaming landscape and will gamers benefit?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, and Trisha Hershberger

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The Internet is In Revolt - DTNS 3493

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:15:10 GMT

As the EU inches closer to a vote on the Copyright Directive European Wikipedia sites have gone dark in protest, Facebook confirmed it kept logins and passwords for hundreds of millions users in plain text in some cases for almost seven years, and the NYT reports Apple has made a deal with the WSJ for its news and services.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young and Roger Chang.

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Epic's Epic Games Announcement - DTNS 3492

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:19:18 GMT

We unpack all the details from Epic Games's announcements on Day 2 of GDC.

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang

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Ask Google If Stadia is Right For You – DTNS 3491

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:15:07 GMT

Google unveiled Stadia its streaming game service at GDC. This adds another player to the increasingly crowded and competitive game as a streaming service marketplace. How does it stack up to the competition?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja

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DTNS INTERVIEW - Jack Conte on new Patreon plans

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:00:02 GMT

Patreon Founder and CEO Jack Conte talks with Tom Merritt about why Patreon is changing its creator plans. Patreon will be hosting live Q&As throughout the week. The schedule can be found at https://specialeditionhangtime.splashthat.com/

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Myspace Misplaced My Mixtape! - DTNS 3490

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:57:42 GMT

Apple updates iPads, MySpace loses your media, and where your online money really goes.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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We stand with New Zealand - DTNS 3489

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 21:21:44 GMT

After a tragic mass shooting in Christchurch NZ questions are raised about social media's ability and responsibility to curtail the spread of disturbing livestream video.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, and Patrick Norton.

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Monopsonizing Attention Spans - DTNS 3488

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:17:42 GMT

Wired posts an article where the author argues Amazon isn't anti-competitive because its a monopoly but because its a monopsony. What does that mean and what can regulators do about it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young.

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Creative Commons Sense - DTNS 3487

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 21:14:16 GMT

An NBC report reveals IBM used images from Flickr tagged with Creative Commons license to train its AI on facial recognition. Is this in keeping with the spirit of Creative Commons or an abuse of it?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson.

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What's Wrong With WWW? - DTNS 3486

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:13:49 GMT

On the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web its creator, Tim Berners-Lee, published an open letter identifying three current problems of web misuse and how to fix them.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Breaking Up a Corporation is Hard to Do - DTNS 3485

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:00:08 GMT

UK drone laws change, Nvidia acquires Mellanox, and Tesla takes a retail turn.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Lamarr Wilson.

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The War-ren Big Tech - DTNS 3484

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:49:19 GMT

US Senator Elizabeth Warren released a Medium post outlining her plans to breakup Big Tech companies and foster increased competition. Is it workable and more importantly is their enough support for her proposition?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Brian Brushwood.

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David Spark's Tales of RSA - DTNS 3483

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:21:34 GMT

David Spark from Spark Media Solutions is back with a full roundup from this year's RSA conference.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and David Spark

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Your Reputation Precedes You – DTNS 3482

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:26:50 GMT

The latest Axios Harris poll shows that Facebook has dropped from 51st place to 94th in 2018. Is this something Facebook should be worried about and how do other tech companies stack up in the same rankings?

Starring Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang.

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Chuckable Cheetah - DTNS 3481

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:10:11 GMT

Scientists from Heriot-Watt university in Edinburgh to weld glass to metal. Corning is developing a new Gorilla glass that can bend. Plus MIT's mini-cheetah robot can doing a standing back-flip.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Inductive Seasoning! - DTNS 3480

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:12:50 GMT

How induction burners will replace stoves, Google's Project Zero finds kernel flaw in MacOS, and Facebook still targeting ads at folks who use phone number based 2FA.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang.

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Mooch Ado about Netflix – DTNS 3479

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:15:21 GMT

A cord-cutting study indicates Netflix maybe losing $192 million due to people sharing accounts. Is this a legal and what do the streaming services think?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta, and Shannon Morse

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WhatsApp With The Money? – DTNS 3478

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:16:57 GMT

Tipping users on Twitter, Amazon announces Project Zero to fight counterfeits, and YouTube will disable comments on all videos featuring minors.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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TskTsk TikTok – DTNS 3477

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:22:21 GMT

DeepMind creates a machine learning model to predict energy output up to 36 hours ahead of time, Samsung begins mass production of eUFS 3.0 512GB storage chips and Funcom signs up to produce games based on the “Dune” property.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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Microsoft Switching It Up - DTNS 3476

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:33:44 GMT

Microsoft is rumored to be bringing Xbox One games to Nintendo Switch. Are these rumors true and if so what does it mean for home console video game market?

Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang and Amos

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EMWC2019: Tech News Tapas - DTNS 3475

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:16:38 GMT

We digest the torrent of announcements from this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Charlotte Henry

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What You Don’t Know About China Tech - DTNS 3474

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:14:45 GMT

We interview Eric Olander from the 'China in Africa' podcast to discuss the state of tech in China and examine where the largest non-American tech companies are choosing to do business.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Len Peralta.

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The President is in Another Castle – DTNS 3473

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:15:15 GMT

Apple teams up with Goldman Sachs on a MasterCard credit card that will incorporate Apple Wallet, Microsoft Edge Browser has a secret whitelist for allowing Flash video to play, and HTC announces Vive Focus Plus.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Justin Robert Young.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Unfolds – DTNS 3472

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:09:39 GMT

Samsung announces new Galaxy S10 phones and tablets. Worth the upgrade?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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It's Punny (in French) - DTNS 3471

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:20:22 GMT

Google sent out a press invite for its Game Developers Conference keynote on March 19. Sources suggest its for the launch of a game streaming service called Project Stream. An all-you-can play cloud-based video game subscription service.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Australia's Political Parties and Parliament Hacked - DTH

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:01:18 GMT

Australian political parties get hacked, the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sports committee publishes its final report on fake news, and Ming-Chi Kuo published a note on an all new MacBook Pro design for 2019.

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Dancing With Copyrights - DTNS 3470

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:19:02 GMT

We examine the current state of Nvidia's GPUs.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton

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Amazon & NY Breaks-up on V-Day – DTNS 3469

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:13:02 GMT

Apple's news subscription service wants newspapers to fork over half their revenue. Extortion or shrewd business sense?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Called Off Duty - DTNS 3468

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:14:53 GMT

Blizzard released its earnings results for the recent quarter, is a Sleep Pod the best way to get a good nights rest and what is Apple's news subscription service all about?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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I’m Old and Slow and Everyone Kills Me - DTNS 3467

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:28:00 GMT

EA's 'Apex Legends' has received 25 million sign-ups in a single week besting the previous title holder 'Fortnite'. Will 'Apex Legends' be the next "it" game?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Apple Pairs With Veterans – DTNS 3466

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:13:56 GMT

Tencent invests in China, Smartphone sales dip in China but Huawei manages to claw its way to the top and Microsoft teases a press event at Mobile World Congress.

Starring Tom Merritt and Roger Chang.

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Bezos Delivers His Package – DTNS 3465

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:19:34 GMT

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos released un-redacted emails of a conversation between Enquirer and himself that he says was used to blackmail him. What’s going on and why now?

Starring Tom Merritt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang and Annalee Newitz.

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Google's Open ClusterFuzz - DTNS 3464

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:23:38 GMT

Twitter releases numbers, Facebook explains advertisements, Google Fiber declares a mistakes and is location data more nefarious than you think?

Starring Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, and Shannon Morse.

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Spotify Sets Its Anchor – DTNS 3463

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:21:55 GMT

Spotify acquires podcasters Gimlet Media and Anchor in a bid to become the premiere podcasting network. But where does the company go from here and what does it mean for the podcasting landscape?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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A Fortnite to Remember! - DTNS 3462

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:41:50 GMT

A Microsoft report shows a small but noticeable improvement in internet civility. Will it last or is this just a statistical anomaly?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

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It’s Like Eating Sugar – DTNS 3461

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:12:45 GMT

Danny Crichton from TechCrunch questions why people don't quit Google or Facebook and that current reasoning to explain that behavior is incorrect.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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These Boots Were Made for Tracking - DTNS 3460

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 22:58:23 GMT

Apple rolled out the ban hammer on Facebook and Google apps this past week for bypassing the App Store's vetting process. What exactly happened and what does it mean for other iOS App developers?

Starring Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang and Len Peralta.

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Dark Web K-Mart - DTNS 3459

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:57:17 GMT

Another cache of hacked passwords and logins has been released, Apple is looking at putting a 3D camera into the iphone and Ultraviolet is closing its doors.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young

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Should Be Against The Terms Of Wrong - DTNS 3458

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:01:28 GMT

Facebook is again in the spotlight this time for a "research" program that paid teens to install VPN software that gave the company root access to decrypted network traffic.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Allison Sheridan

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A Bug in the Apple - DTNS 3457

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:48:15 GMT

A serious bug in Apple's FaceTime allowing anyone to hear the recipient of a call's microphone even before they accept. Is this a simple bug or sign of a deeper flaw in Apple's software development?

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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FOMO: Fear Of Machinery Output - DTNS 3456

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:51:18 GMT

A recent report by the Brookings Institution finds 25% of US workers have high exposure to jobs that will be automated. While the US Bureau of Labor Statistics says the effects of automation will be felt unevenly with women and minorities taking a higher burden. Will higher education supply the necessary skills to compete in the future workplace or does there need to be shift in how we view jobs and labor?

Starring Sarah Lane, Kiki Sanford, Roger Chang and Erin Carson.

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DTNS: It's My Toto's Africa! - DTNS 3455

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:17:02 GMT

Facebook plans on unifying the messaging infrastructure in Instagram, FB Messenger and What's App. DeepMind's AlphaStar AI was finally defeated in StarCraft II after defeating 10 other players. MIT's MediaLab found Amazon's Rekognition software misidentified the faces of darker complexioned and female faces at a higher rate than those of lighter skinned men.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Robb Dunewood.

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Code Blocking Code – DTNS 3454

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:20:34 GMT

Google is pondering changes to Chrome to make it more effective against malicious extensions but at the expense of breaking 3rd party ad-blockers. Who and whom would this affect the most and will this mean Chrome users will see more ads if the changes are implemented?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Look Ma, No Ports! – DTNS 3453

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:10:38 GMT

A trio of new smartphones from LG, Xiaomi, and Meizu introduce new and novel concepts to the market segment. Are they the path forward for smartphone design in world where better cameras and larger screens aren't enough?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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All’s Well with Album Charts – DTNS 3452

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:22:52 GMT

Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young explain the process of self-producing an album online.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood.

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Facebook Launches Community Actions - DTH

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:42:57 GMT

Facebook launches Community Actions, Google hit with a GDPR fine, and WhatsApp limits forwards for all users.

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Mood Lighting for Your Asparagus - DTNS 3451

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 22:13:55 GMT

Food tech was big part of this years CES. So we asked Engadget's Nicole Lee about the latest trends from the food tech space.

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Nicole Lee, and Len Peralta

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My Little Pwn-y - DTNS 3450

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:20:02 GMT

Tim Cook urges the US government to pass comprehensive privacy regulation in an Op-Ed piece in Time magazine. We examine his argument and debate its merits.

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Voice Assistant Wars - DTNS 3449

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:13:03 GMT

We've come to assume that one voice assistant technology will eventually dominate the consumer landscape. But what if that doesn't occur and what would the repercussions or benefits of market where no one company has a unassailable lead over its competitors?

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Apps are the New Channels – DTNS 3448

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:18:13 GMT

As broadcast networks enter an already crowded streaming video market what will the future of television look like and how will it benefit consumers?

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Print Me a Spine - DTNS 3447

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:16:39 GMT

Soundguys.com says USB-C audio is dead based on the dearth of any USB-C audio products at CES 2019. Why hasn't USB-C taken off and what can manufacturers do?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang.

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CES 2019 Gets Healthy!

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:52:08 GMT

We talk with Danielle Cassagnol from the CEA abou the immense show that is CES and how health tech particularly is helping it stay fresh and relevant.

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Consumer Edibles Show - DTNS 3446

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:16:58 GMT

We share our takeaways from CES 2019.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Shannon Morse.

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Shådē thrown at IKEA - DTNS 3445

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:18:32 GMT

The Intercept reveals Amazon Ring has privacy issues, WeChat executive gave a lengthy talk at his company's annual confab, Ikea will start selling smart blinds, and folks over 65 are more likely to share fake news.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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CES 2019: Alan Parsons Projectors - DTNS 3444

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:15:51 GMT

It's Wednesday Jan 9th at CES 2019. We give you the latest updates from the show plus highlights of our hands-on experiences with various products on display.

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CES 2019: Fist-bump To Pay and More - DTNS 3443

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:14:17 GMT

CES 2019 officially opens today Tuesday Jan 8th. We examine all the key announcements so far plus a heavy helping of things we saw last night at Digital Experience.

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CES 2019: Buzzword Bingo - DTNS 3442

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:20:05 GMT

It's Monday at the Las Vegas Convention Center and we're bringing all the latest buzz from CES 2019.

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Great CESpectations - DTNS 3441

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 22:10:36 GMT

With CES 2019 right around the corner we give you a preview of what to watch for at this pivotal electronics trade show.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Len Peralta.

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1 Bad Apple Quarter Don't Spoil the Whole Stock - DTNS 3440

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:11:51 GMT

Apple has cut its sales forecast blaming weak demand from an oversaturated Chinese market. The company's stock has tumbled and Apple watchers are curious to know where this will lead.

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2019 Will Be Electric - DTNS 3439

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:12:39 GMT

We ask CNET Roadshow's, Tim Stevens, what we should expect in 2019 for the cars and trucks we might be driving and the ones that will be driving themselves.

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FCC Plans For Government Shutdown - DTH

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:19:58 GMT

The FCC plans for continuing government shutdown, Waymo vehicles vandalized in Arizona, and Netflix poaches Activision Blizzard's CFO.

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Tribune Publishing Hit With Malware - DTH

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:49:51 GMT

Tribune Publishing disrupted by malware, Bangladesh shuts down mobile internet for the weekend, and Amazon plans to expand Whole Foods locations.

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Tech Predictions for 2019 - DTNS 3438

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:00:41 GMT

The DTNS Gang predict what will happen in the world of tech both big and small in year 2019.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Shannon Morse and Allison Sheridan.

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2018 Predictions Results Show - DTNS 3437

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:00:00 GMT

We revisit the predictions we made at the end of 2017 about what would happen in the world of tech in the year 2018.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Scott Johnson

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2018 Listener Co-Host Show - DTNS 3436

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:00:00 GMT

Three DTNS supporters join our show as our co-hosts!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Kauflin, Michael Parker and Liam Hughes

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Tech News from October 1992 - DTNS 3435

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:54:24 GMT

The DTNS gang go back in time to Oct 1992 to debate the wonders of the nascent consumer CD-ROM technologies.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Rich Stroffolino

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Glitter Busted - DTNS 3434

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:14:25 GMT

Walmart gets patent to develop a technology to listen in to worker customer conversations, the Indian government authorizes 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt data on any computer, and that glitter bomb designed to nab parcel thieves was staged.

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Escape from Planet Facebook - DTNS 3433

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:11:31 GMT

Motherboard's Jason Koebler writes a piece suggesting that Facebook be replaced with personal website. Is this simple act the only real alternative to Facebook or is it an too good to be true fix to a very complicated problem?

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AI's Face Value - DTNS 3432

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:11:39 GMT

AI image generation has now advanced to the point where the ability to discern between them and actual images is difficult. What new pathways will this technology lead and is society ready for it?

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I'm Selling Out - DTNS 3431

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:10:16 GMT

As influencers struggle to maintain clout in an increasingly crowded field some have resorted to faking brand sponsorships. What does this mean for sponsored influencers in general and do corporate brands lose anything in the process?

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Keeping Tabs on your Tabs - DTNS 3430

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:11:52 GMT

KTLA's Rich DeMuro is here to share some very handy tips on getting the most from your iPhone.

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(REV) Airplay 2: Remodel Boogaloo - DTNS 3429

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:17:32 GMT

Allison Sheridan shares her experience with integrating a new wireless streaming home audio system in to her remodeled home.

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Screening Our Time - DTNS 3428

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:11:47 GMT

Vitamin Water is offering a $100,000 prize in a contest where contestants must make it through an entire year using a 90s era phone without using a tablet or smartphone. Incisive commentary on modern life or simplistic publicity?

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One Subscription at a Time - DTNS 3427

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:13:51 GMT

Intel unveils a new chip process and announces Cove its latest architecture, Epic has a new free cross-platform online SDK for developers and Huawei's CFO Meng Wenzhou has been released on bail by a Canadian judge.

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AI: Artificial Improvisation - DTNS 3426

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:11:19 GMT

Voice assistants are positioned as the 21st century butler helping users with life scheduling to home entertainment. But can they also tickle your funny bone. We put that question to Engadget Senior Editor, Nicole Lee.

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Dance Dance Restitution - DTNS 3425

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:09:52 GMT

A New York Times investigation shows how otherwise innocuous location data and tracking can be used to uncover a user's identity.

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Building a Floor of Responsibility - DTNS 3424

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 22:13:48 GMT

Microsoft wants government to regulate facial recognition technology to protect personal privacy and guard against discrimination and over surveillance.

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My Way or the Huawei - DTNS 3423

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:09:01 GMT

Canada arrests Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver while the US seeks her extradition to the United States for alleged involvement in selling banned tech to Iran. What's happening and who are the actors involved?

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Waymo Robo-Cabs - DTNS 3422

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 22:11:35 GMT

Waymo launched an autonomous taxi service in the Phoenix area. How soon will the rest of us have to wait to get lift from a robocab?

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Unreal Amounts of Money - DTNS 3421

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 22:09:28 GMT

Iliad introduces the Freebox Delta, Microsoft rumored to replace Edge, and Epic Games shakes up the digital game store market.

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If You Build 5G, They Will Come - DTNS 3420

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 22:09:35 GMT

While Apple is holding back from releasing 5G capable phone until the network is widespread enough, others are going full steam on launching 5G in 2019.

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Patrick Norton Says Listen Up- DTNS 3419

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:12:17 GMT

Patrick Norton shares his favorite audio picks for the Holiday Season. Plus Starwood Hotels revealed unauthorized access to 500 million customer accounts and Intel announced new Universal Windows Drivers.

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Who Is Amazon's Amazon? - DTNS 3418

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:09:43 GMT

Amazon is boldly going into new markets and new areas of business. Government regulators around the world are responding. Is Amazon getting too big for its own good?

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Stars and Bytes Forever - DTNS 3417

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:10:35 GMT

Serving on deployment in the military can force many soldiers to be away from home for months at a time. So our very own Anthony Lemos is here to share how technology is helping to bridge the gap and help military personnel keep in touch back home.

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Small Ads Cause Big Trouble - DTNS 3416

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:18:02 GMT

How a ruling by the French data regulator against a small adtech firm in France is causing big ripples in the data privacy community.

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Ask your CEO if Sandberg is Right for You - DTNS 3415

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:58:54 GMT

A Bloomberg report casts Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg as an embattled COO tainted by crisis and poor leadership. Can she regain respect of her co-workers and public at large?

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Google Unveils New EU Political Ad Policy - DTH

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:56:31 GMT

Google’s new EU political ad policy, the US campaigns against Huawei telecom equipment, and Apple reportedly resumes production of the iPhone X.

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Beijing to Launch Citywide Social Credit System - DTH

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:04:38 GMT

Amazon partially reopens the global store in Australia, Beijing plans social credit system by 2021, and Google Duplex starts rolling out to the public.

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Who's In Your Wallet? - DTNS 3414

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:08:17 GMT

Amazon wants stores, restaurants, and gas stations to accept Amazon Pay. Is this the latest push to oust traditional credit cards like VISA and MasterCard as the primary form of consumer non-cash payment?

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No More Buttons - DTNS 3413

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:14:27 GMT

Thanksgiving plans, fertility rates, cow people, and on DTNS: HyperSurface inputs looks to rethink the ways humans interface with computers and devices. Plus Amazon wants to buy Fox's 22 regional sports networks from Disney and Valve discontinues its Steam Link hardware.

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Why Apple's Slicing iPhone Production - DTNS 3412

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:09:24 GMT

With the Holidays fast approaching we've invited HDTV reviewer extraordinaire Robert Heron to share his picks for best HDTV buys this season.

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HDTV Buyers Guide with Robert Heron - DTNS 3411

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:09:26 GMT

With the Holidays fast approaching we've invited HDTV reviewer extraordinaire Robert Heron to share his picks for best HDTV buys this season.

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Cooking the Facebooks - DTNS 3410

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:15:43 GMT

An explosive New York Times has revealed a CEO Mark Zuckerberg ordered company management to only use Android phones after Apple CEO Tim Cook criticized Facebook an interview with MSNBC, while management directed a campaign to discredit critics while ordering publication of hit pieces on rivals.

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Blinded By the Night - DTNS 3409

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:10:45 GMT

We share viewer feedback on Amazon's choice of locations for its HQ2. Plus we discuss Google's new Night Sight mode for its Pixel Smartphones and Intel's Neural Compute Stick 2.

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The Amazon HQ That Wasn't - DTNS 3408

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:11:35 GMT

French president, Macron, has urged world leaders to sign-up to cybersecurity pact that would develop an international set of norms for internet behavior.

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Lime Recalls Scooters - DTH

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:02:55 GMT

Lime recalls scooters over safety concerns, Alibaba sets a Single's Day sales record while growth slows, and Microsoft buys more game studios.

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E-Trucks - DTNS 3407

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 22:14:27 GMT

We talk to CNET's Roadshow's Tim Stevens about the state of Electric Trucks. Where they're at now and where they will be down the road.

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China's Max Headroom - DTNS 3406

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:16:02 GMT

World's first AI newscaster makes it debut with Chinese state broadcaster Xinhua News Agency. We debate is performance and decide if its something human news anchors need to be worried about.

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DTNS 3405 - Walk This Way

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:11:15 GMT

China is deploying surveillance software that recognizes people by the way they walk and their body shape. How will this shape security and privacy of the masses in years to come?

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DTNS 3404 - The Young and the Restful

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 22:10:32 GMT

An Oxford study has cast doubt on the effects of screen time and children's sleep behavior. What does this mean for parents, educators and kids?

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DTNS 3403 - Self-licking Ice Cream Cone

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 22:11:27 GMT

The reviews for Apple's iPad Pro are in. We discuss what the tech reviews found right and wrong with Apple's latest tablet. Plus Blizzard announces a new mobile version of Diablo, LG is developing a smart shopping cart and Intel unveils its latest Xeon processors.

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DTNS LABS INTERVIEW - Rob Reid

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Author, podcaster and optimist Rob Reid tells why we need to start worrying now about the destruction of Earth by AI, SynthBio and other tech, so we can all take advantage of its great benefits.

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DTNS 3402 - An Instagram Story about Ads

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:42:36 GMT

Instagram has developed a new feed that lets business pages push slide shows to its followers injecting stories into their queues to “boost” their exposure.

Starring Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang and Andrew Mayne.

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DTNS 3401 - WhatsAds

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:16:24 GMT

Apple is in talks with iHeartRadio, Sonos is delaying Google Assistant support until 2019, the US slips one point down in the latest Internet Freedom ranking and Flickr is rescinding 1TB of photo storage to free users.

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DTNS 3400 - Ask Notch What Your Phone Can Do for You?

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:10:35 GMT

We discuss the notchiness of latest generation smartphones and what's to love and hate about the design in everyday use.

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DTNS 3399 - I USB-C What You Did There Apple

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:28:30 GMT

DTNS Begins at: 17:00

Who's pre-ordering what Apple stuff, and on DTNS: Apple has announced a new iPad that's faster, lighter, and more capable than previous models. Plus they unveiled the long-awaited update to the Mac Mini and MacBook Air.

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DTNS 3398b - Big Blue Buys a Red Hat

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:05:26 GMT

Is Google planning to offer Play store apps on subscription basis? Who would it target and is the subscription model for software gaining steam?

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DTNS LABS INTERVIEW - Shayla Maddox

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Tom talks with artist Shayla Maddox https://www.shaylamaddox.com/ about how science and tech inspire and enable her as a creator.

Patreon.com/shaylamaddox

Art N Glow

https://www.artnglow.com/

@shaylamaddox

https://twitter.com/shaylamaddox

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DTNS 3397 - FilmStruck Down

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:53:41 GMT

It's our end of October Roundtable show. We examine the market cycles that influences the makeup of streaming service providers, take a close look at Smart Displays niche and its future, think of ways to switch careers when you're current gets threatened by automation, and the impact regulations have on foster technological innovation.

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DTNS 3396 - Christie's Came to the Obvious Conclusion

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:16:19 GMT

At the 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, Apple's Tim Cook, keynote warned of the need to establish laws and regulations governing the use of personal data to stop the weaponization of data.

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DTNS 3395 - The Ethics of Privacy

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:03:11 GMT

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DTNS 3394 - A PC by Any Other Name...

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:14:15 GMT

As a greater share of professional-grade services and apps make their way to smartphones, tablets and cloud services is their a reason to own a PC anymore?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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DTNS 3392 - Anonymous Sources = Black Magic

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:12:46 GMT

Facebook is looking to acquire security companies it believes bolster the site's security. Who are the possible candidates and what kinds of security expertise is Facebook specifically looking for?

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DTNS LABS INTERVIEW - David Malki

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:26:10 GMT

David Malki takes us through how he developed the Wondermark Web Comic, the benefits and challenges of using the Internet in creative enterprises and the history of the sick elephant storyline.

See the comic at wondermark.com http://wondermark.com

And back the Kickstarter at http://wondermark.com/book

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DTNS 3392 - Fold My Calls

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:11:06 GMT

Will foldable smartphones really be a thing? We check out the latest developments and discuss if there really is a market for the form factor.

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DTNS 3391 - China's City Wide Night Light

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:16:28 GMT

Amazon whispers, Apple promises more, Samsung unveils Galaxy Book 2.

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DTNS 3390 - Streamlining Productivity

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:15:49 GMT

Much of the discussion surrounding streaming and cloud services have been around media content and videogaming. But can progressive web apps do something similar for productivity applications?

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DTNS 3389 - ARM taking Intel to Lunch

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:19:18 GMT

How will subscription and game streaming services change the face of game distribution?

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DTNS 3388 - Adobe Rushes to Edit

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 21:12:38 GMT

Adobe takes the wrap off a slew of tablet focused creative applications plus Photoshop for the iPad. Is this a sign that the tablet as a productivity machine has finally arrived?

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DTNS 3387 - YouTube Demonetizes the Duplicators

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:14:58 GMT

Facebook's investigation into September's login token attack found hackers stole details for 29 million users. How serious is this data breach and what can users do about it?

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DTNS 3386 - iXclusivity

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:13:44 GMT

With reports that Apple is readying a new digital service and Warner Media is planning a streaming service are we at risk of getting subscription fatigue?

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DTNS 3385 - (KaaS) Kitchen As a Service

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:16:21 GMT

We examine the findings from a TechCrunch story showing that shared kitchens, advanced logistics, and an increased demand for take-out might is breeding a new type of "kitchenless" restaurant.

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DTNS 3384 - Google Minus Google +

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:14:26 GMT

We share our analysis on all the new and updated products announced at the Made by Google event in NYC this morning. Plus we examine how well they stack up to their Apple, Samsung and Amazon competitors.

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Facebook Announces Smart Display - DTH

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:45:52 GMT

DTNS is off today due to the US holiday. We've included the day's headlines in the feed today as a result.

Facebook's Portal offers video calling, Intel announces 9th-gen processors and Microsoft promises to recover deleted files from a faulty Windows 10 update.

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DTNS 3383 - Pro Apple, Not Anti-Repair

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:15:54 GMT

An Apple memo regarding showing certain mac models must pass Apple diagnostics for certain repairs to be completed raises concerns that the company is trying to block 3rd parties from repairing Macintosh computers.

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DTNS 3382b - China's Tiny Hack Into Big Data

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:06:20 GMT

A report by Bloomberg alleges that server hardware sold by Supermicro had surveillance chips installed by Chinese authorities at the factory with the intent to spy. Dutch agents uncover a Russian GRU operation trying to hack the OPCW (Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) right as the organization was about to report its findings in the UK poisoning case.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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DTNS 3381 - Cloud Farms

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:11:41 GMT

Microsoft throws down the gauntlet and reveals its Surface headphones. With Apple and Google already selling their own wireless headphones/earbuds are we about to witness the opening of a new front in the war between tech ecosystems?

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DTNS 3380 - Assassin's Chrome

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:14:21 GMT

Google announces a partnership with UbiSoft to play a streamed version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey over the browser, the Seattle PD announces a new program to combat the practice of Swatting, and Amazon raises the minimum wage of all its US employees.

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DTNS 3379 - Podcasting is Dead! Again!

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 21:16:35 GMT

With declining ad revenue and company layoffs podcasting was declared dead as an ad revenue platform just a few years ago. But was that an exaggerated analysis? We examine and discuss the details behind the alleged decline of podcasting.

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DTNS Labs INTERVIEW - SCIENCE!

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 09:00:00 GMT

We talk with Ashley V. Robinson about her and her husband Jason's new comic book Science! why they chose to Kickstart it and some of the tech they use to create.

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DTNS Q3 2018 Hangout

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 23:10:32 GMT

Tom, Sarah and Roger give an update on the state of DTNS and chat with the audience and take questions.

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DTNS 3378 - Between a Rock and Hardware

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:01:38 GMT

It's our end of September round table show! We talk to Ryan Shrout of PCPer.com and Patrick Norton of TekThing and AVExcel about the future of DIY PC building and trends in PC hardware!

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DTNS 3377 - Amazon's 4-Star Loss Leader

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:13:35 GMT

Amazon is opening a bricks-and-mortar store in New York that will only sell items that have received 4 stars or higher rating on Amazon.com. Stroke of genius or retail misstep?

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DTNS 3376 - The Epic Play On Sony

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:12:43 GMT

We take a look at curious trend from this year's CEDIA. The overlapping of DIY Smart Home technologies and custom high-end Smart Home solutions and what it means for consumers and the companies developing the products.

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DTNS 3375 - Is That Tech in Your Teeth?

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:10:52 GMT

Qualcomm accuses Apple of sharing their source code, Instagram founders are leaving Facebook, and Tinder tries to empower women.

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DTNS 3374 - You Become Safer With Yubico's Yubikey

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:19:00 GMT

Microsoft Ignite announcements, SiriusXM plans to buy Pandora, and first class VR.

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DTNS 3373 - Tesla Shocks With High Ratings

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:58:41 GMT

Tesla, Tesla, Tesla. We discuss the reviews of Tesla's Model 3, what's going on in Elon's brain case and why Tesla is under investigation by the US Justice Department.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Len Peralta and Shannon Morse.

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DTNS 3372 - Is There an Echo in Here?

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:14:47 GMT

Amazon introduces scores of new Alexa products. New Echo's, new features for existing echos, and an car based echo. We breakdown the announcement, pick through the product lineup and figure out what exactly you should be excited about.

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DTNS 3371 - Oh, Deere!

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:15:01 GMT

Google beats out Amazon in latest sales stats of smart speakers. Will Google try to ensconce its lead as top dog in the field and what will Amazon's strategy be to get the title back?

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DTNS 3370 - Making A Chicken Out Of A Feather

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:12:19 GMT

YouTube is retiring its gaming App and bringing all its features directly into YouTube. Plus Google is giving up some control of AMP and Amazon plans on releasing 8 new voice-powered assistants later this year.

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DTNS 3369 - Benioff Buys Time

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:09:44 GMT

Conventional wisdom states that robots will eliminate a huge demand for human labor causing an increase in the unemployed and lead to a well spring of discontent and social tension. However, a new study from the World Economic Forum indicates that robots will instead create more jobs than they displace.

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DTNS 3368 - Click to Overclock

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:15:43 GMT

Nintendo Stream Direct unleashed a wave of upcoming titles headed for the Switch. We pick through the details and discuss what excites us most!

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DTNS 3367 - Amazon Primed for Government Regulation

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:25:52 GMT

The Verge puts forward an argument for anti-trust cases against Google, Amazon, Uber and Facebook. We examine the arguments and put forward our analysis on how this all might play out.

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DTNS 3366 - Anyone for XS?

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:12:13 GMT

Apple's latest announcement revealed a new slate of iPhones, Watches and features and we knock our heads together to break it all down for you.

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DTNS 3365 - Somewhere Beyond the Sea Roomba

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:24:28 GMT

India's Aadhaar ID system's databased has been compromised via a software patch. Tinder makes its "Top Picks" curated match service available worldwide. The Ocean Cleanup Project started towing System 001 to the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" to begin field trials of the apparatus and evaluate its effectiveness at cleaning plastic garbage from the ocean.

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DTNS 3364 - Gemini: The Same Side of Two Coins

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 21:15:21 GMT

We checkout the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrency as New York approves the Winklesvoss backed Gemini Trust and Paxo Trust stablecoins and we raise the question about the long term stability of cryptocurrency.

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DTNS 3363 - Space Elevators, Will They Take Off?

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 21:16:54 GMT

The benefits of transportation science can be seen in everything we use, wear and touch. We check out the latest developments in transportation technology from space elevators to light-sails.

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DTNS 3362 - Oh The Hu-manity

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:16:18 GMT

Medical data has always been treated as sacrosanct. But if startup Hu-manity has it way you might be treating your own medical data as more of a commodity and not just a privacy issue.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Scapegoat Valley

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:27:08 GMT

The heads of Twitter and Facebook return to Capital Hill for another round of grilling. What was discussed and what will change?

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DTNS 3360 - E-olympics: Battle of the Thumbs

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 21:10:19 GMT

The president of the International Olympic Committee has told the AP “We cannot have in the Olympic program a game which is promoting violence or discrimination... They, from our point of view, are contradictory to the Olympic values and cannot therefore be accepted.” Meanwhile eSports tournaments will be held at the 2018 Asian Games. Can eSports find legitimacy among traditional sporting competitions?

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Skype: It's New, It's Improved, It's Not Terrible? - DTH

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:29:34 GMT

A Statement of Principles on Access to Evidence and Encryption, Skype redesigned again, and Twitter's new presence.

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DTNS LABS INTERVIEW - Russ Pitts

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

We talk with Russ Pitts from he Escapist about why he returned to revive the publication and how he thinks the internet is doing these days.

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DTNS 3359 - What A Mesh Speakers Are!

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:13:46 GMT

Qualcomm ups the Bluetooth audio qualty game, Apple dictates developers must have a privacy policy, and LG launches an 8K OLED TV.

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DTNS 3358 - Curbing Cacti Crime

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 21:14:10 GMT

Google Assistant goes bilingual, Twitter tests "unfollow" feature, and microchipping cacti.

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DTNS 3357 - Smart Watches, It's Not About Time!

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:45:59 GMT

Watches dominate IFA, Sonos wants to simplify your home audio, and Acer announces a Throne.

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DTNS 3356 - Verify Everyone!

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:13:47 GMT

Intel announces new chips, Bose enters the smart speaker market, and Google helps US Veterans transition to civilian life.

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DTNS 3355 - The Great Gig in the Cloud

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 21:49:02 GMT

On our August end-of-month roundtable we discuss the challenges and rewards independent musicians face in an online world.

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DTNS Labs - A Smartwatch Made me Healthier

Sun, 26 Aug 2018 15:00:05 GMT

Chuck La Tournous, shares the story with us of how his smartwatch has made him healthier. Once when he had an undiagnosed blood clot problem and more recently with efforts to fight off diabetes and get in better shape.

Chuck is editor and publisher of RandomMaccess.com also writes for Macworld and Fast Company.

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DTNS LABS - Technically Parenting Ep 1

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 20:07:52 GMT

Rich Stroffolino looks at how new parents should approach buying a dedicated camera

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DTNS 3354 - Two-Factor Boogie

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:17:26 GMT

Facial Recognition software installed at Washinton-Duelles flagged a man trying to enter the country illegally. Plus Epic encouraging Fortnite players to use 2FA by offering free boogie-down emote and Japan tries to prepare for flying cars.

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DTNS 3353 -XBox as a Service

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:44:11 GMT

Chipotle invests in alternative farming and agriculture tech, Australia issues new 5G guidelines, and Apple slaps Facebook for privacy concerns.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, and Justin Robert Young.

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DTNS 3552 - For Community Knowledge: DRM

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:12:45 GMT

Good Old Games has launched on a new site dedicated to promoting DRM-free content. Will it succeed in creating a DRM-free alternative to iTunes and Amazons of the digital marketplace?

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DTNS 3351 - Agree to Disagree on a Degree's Pedigree

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:19:20 GMT

Top tech companies are looking to hire experience over formal education, Netflix wants to escape the Apple's cut on subscriptions, and Microsoft cracks down on Russian bots.

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DTNS 3350 - The Giphy That Keeps on Giving

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:18:37 GMT

Nvidia announces new consumer video cards based on its Turing GPU architecture, Financial Times drafting rules to penalize social media platforms for not removing terrorist content within an hour of notification, and Bittorrent's creator criticizes cryptocurrency.

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DTNS 3349 - Hacking Jamboree

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 21:14:58 GMT

Shannon gives us a wrap of this years DEF CON security event. We explored the psychologically trauma that selfies can have on people with body issues. And the American Telco industry says government should kick in money to help roll out broadband to unserved areas.

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DTNS 3348 - Amazon Preorders Theaters

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:12:48 GMT

Amazon has set its sights on buying Landmark theaters. What does this mean for the movie industry and will this push its rivals to pursue similar deals?

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DTNS 3347 - TenCent, You'll Be A Nickel Soon

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:18:08 GMT

Samsung announces its 5G compliant Exynos modem, Spring and LG and working together to release a 5G smartphone in early 2019, and Verizon plans on launching 5G service in Indianapolis, Houston, Sacramento and Los Angeles. 5G is finally shaping up as a tangible product. Should we be excited or is this just a tease and will this spur more competition?

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DTNS 3346 - SaaSy Apple Apps

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 21:14:00 GMT

The Insider reports Apple is encouraging developers to move to software as a subscription model vs one time fee payment. Nvidia takes the wraps off its new Turing GPU architecture. NASA and freelancer.com have picked a winner for Astrobee Challenge.

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DTNS 3345 - Vote Hacking is Child's Play

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:11:13 GMT

An 11 year-old at DEFCON successfully hacks the vote totals on a replica of Florida's Secretary of State webpage. Lenovo comes out with a thin and light desktop replacement notebook. Samsung updates its SmartThings wireless hub.

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DTNS LABS - GAMES - The Cloud Is Coming

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:47:40 GMT

In this episode, we discuss:

Next XBox Rumors

Fortnite bypasses the Play Store on Android

Nintendo sells 20M Switch consoles

With Patrick Beja and Scott Johnson.

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DTNS 3344 - L'Oreal, because AR is Worth It

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 21:17:55 GMT

The Amateur Traveller, Chris Christensen, joins us with his picks of must have tech for the avid traveler.

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DTNS 3343 - The Galaxy is Huge

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:17:31 GMT

We cast a analytical eye on Samsung's torrent of details about upcoming products.

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DTNS 3342 - Do You Believe in Magic Leap?

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:09:34 GMT

The Magic Leap One is now shipping to creators in select areas. Has Magic Leap delivered on its goal of a workable virtual retinal display? And can the Magic Leap one compete in already crowded field of VR competitors?

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DTNS 3341 - EPIC Maneuvers

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:14:31 GMT

Epic's Fortnite makes it way to Android but won't be released via the Google Play Store. Is Fortnite and aberration with its ability to blow off the official or does it signal a change in the way consumers trust which platform they get content from?

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DTNS 3340 - As Android as Pie

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:13:51 GMT

A virus hits chip-maker TMSC causing delays of iPhone shipments. Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and Apple have removed episodes of Alex Jones's InfoWars for violating rules against harassment, hate speech, and child endangerment. And Movie Pass says it won't raise prices after all.

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DTNS 3339 - The Surface Price is Right

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:27:15 GMT

Microsoft’s Surface Go has been getting mixed reviews from the press. How does it stack up to the competition and what does this mean for the increasingly crowded creative tablet market?

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DTNS 3338 - Google Glass grew up and got a job

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:11:15 GMT

What is the state of Augmented Reality market and where will it be down the road? Plus Twitter users can no longer cross post to Facebook automatically and a hearing AI that will help prevent rollercoaster failures.

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DTNS 3337 - MoviePassed?

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:21:06 GMT

MoviePass the self-proclaimed future of movie cinemas across the nation now finds itself in a spiral of bad news borrowing $6 million to keep running, stopped access to Mission Impossible: Fallout, reduced the number of movie releases available, and raised prices. Was this inevitable and is the company's failure all but assured?

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DTNS 3336 - VPN Virtual Pigeon Network

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:09:56 GMT

Samsung's growth slows weighed down by low Galaxy S9 sales while Huawei posted a 15% increase in revenue. How OpenAI is improving robotic hands work. Yahoo Finance is planning on launching its own full-day live video stream network by the end of the year.

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DTNS 3335 - We Fix the Internet

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 21:13:50 GMT

Twitter will work with two university professors to understand the Internet "echo chamber". A UK parliamentary committee calls for action to “build resilience against misinformation and disinformation into our democratic system”. How do we go about "fixing" the internet and ensure that misinformation is NOT passed along as objective fact?

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DTNS 3334 - July Roundtable: Money, Sex & Likes

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 22:00:28 GMT

It's our end of month July round table episode. We examine how robust security keys are in everyday life and why moving to physical keys in an digital world makes sense. We discuss the technology used to discover water on Mars and how this will change the idea of space exploration. Plus teens debate the news with peers on Instagram. What are the implications of a free for all mindset to the spread of information and will this alter how these teens will get their news as adults?

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang and Rob DeMillo.

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DTNS 3333 - Facebook: Maturation or Saturation?

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:10:22 GMT

What Facebook's slightly low user growth means for the fate of the internet and the world, plus Windows wants to annoy you less and smart watches are finally hot!

With Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt and Justin Robert Young

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DTNS 3332 - Where There's Steam, There's Chat

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 21:15:25 GMT

Facebook is rolling out "Watch Party" for all users. The company hopes that its shared viewing feature will make it competitive with streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube. Plus Valve launched Steam Chat and Google plans on selling its own Titan Security Keys.

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DTNS 3331 - Xbox Swims with the Stream

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:32:44 GMT

As Microsoft readies plans for its next generation gaming console we examine the future of dedicated gaming hardware as software and services take on an even more outsized role in a video game console's success.

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DTNS 3330 - Echoes in the Echo Chamber

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:11:47 GMT

Where is technology journalism failing the reader, and what should a revamped tech coverage look like? Plus Nintendo sues another rom site and Qualcomm unveils a new 5G antenna module that could be the solution to 5G signal interference.

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DTNS Labs - The Fate of the Internet

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMT

Tom Merritt talks with Jack Conte about the idea that the Internet has gone from subculture to mass adoption and whether that means we can't have nice things.

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DTNS 3329 - Bring a penny, get a part

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 21:15:22 GMT

How is an upstart wireless broadband provider beating an incumbent cable broadband provider? We find out as Patrick Norton shares his experience with his new internet provider. Plus are tariffs really going to increase the price of popular gadgets? We unpack the news and drill through the FUD.

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DTNS 3328 - 99 Project Loons Go By

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:13:39 GMT

DC is launching the DC Universe streaming service as a hub for all of its properties. One of the chief aims of the service is to bring fans of the DC universe into a location that can provide the detail and nuance that twitter and Facebook can't provide while also weeding out toxic behavior and harassment. Will it work?

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DTNS 3327 - Your "Free" Isn't Really Free

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 23:04:25 GMT

The EU has handed down a €4.3 billion fine for three cases of Google abusing its dominant Android market position. We examine the reasoning and the implications have for Google and its operations in Europe.

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DTNS 3326 - Airbnb On The Side of Caution

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:11:33 GMT

How should Airbnb handle people with criminal convictions. Should all data be made relevant or just the most recent or the most serious?

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DTNS 3325 - Don't Believe the Skype

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:07:45 GMT

We discuss the reason's why some of Instagram's biggest memers are locking their accounts and going private with their posts. Will this new approach ensure enough mindshare on a crowded platform?

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DTNS 3324 - iPad Affinity for Photoshop

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:12:56 GMT

Adobe announces that it will reveal a full featured version Photoshop for the iPad this fall. What does it mean for Apple and what does it tell us about Apple's hardware strategy. Plus MS pens a blog post detailing the implications of facial recognition on society and the need for greater government regulation of the technology.

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DTNS 3323 - Sealed Deal Appealed

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:13:28 GMT

Apple has unleashed updated MacBooks to an eagerly awaiting audience. We examine what the new machines brings and what they portend for Apple hardware in the near-future.

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DTNS 3322 - Taking a Magic Leap

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:22:17 GMT

Olio, a new startup hopes to the address the problem of food waste by users share their extra food with others in the neighborhood or help corporations donate unwanted food via volunteers. How effective is this model and can be replicated in other locales?

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DTNS 3321 - Game's Addiction

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:16:13 GMT

Video game addiction is a relatively new phenomenon. We examine various aspects of the disorder and discuss whether or not video game addiction is a real or merely a symptom of a deeper psychological issue.

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DTNS 3320 - AI Chips, Can't Stop With Just One

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:12:37 GMT

As the demand for AI processing takes off chip makers are scrambling for a piece of the action. We take a look at the various offerings and approaches on the market or in development.

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DTNS 3319 - Stop Infringing Yourself

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 21:12:24 GMT

As third-party encryption plug-ins face new scrutiny we discuss the wider implications of internet and connected technologies entering a mass-market phase where consumers want a set and forget it type of experience when it comes to security.

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DTNS 3318 - You NUMTOT, You!

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:15:04 GMT

After a recent spate of violence instigated via WhatsApp the Indian government is asking the app maker for help in cracking down on irresponsible messaging blamed for inflaming tensions. But what can WhatsApp really do and what civic and legal responsibilities do messaging platforms aren't used to incite violence.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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DTNS LABS - GAMES - Everything is About Fortnite

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we discuss:

Our takeaways from E3

Sony's cross play PR issues

Battle passes are the new standard

Steam sales recommendations (Scott: Celeste, Endless Space 2 / Patrick: Opus Magnum, Dead Cells)

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Wikipedia Blocks Italy - DTH

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:44:53 GMT

ZTE resumes US Business, Uber is in talks to merge with Uber and Careem Networks, and Micron faces Chinese injunction.

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DTNS 3317 - Fallout from Sony's Lockout

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:58:35 GMT

As Sony stands firm on not allowing cross platform play on Fortnite for the PS4 we discuss the implications of Sony's policy and whether or not change course any time soon.

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DTNS 3316 – Automation for the People

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 21:14:49 GMT

While much has been discussed about the disruption that automation will have on the job market, businesses and the economy not much work or thought has been giving on mitigating the fallout and the future of work. We discuss how to grapple with the inevitable shift in society as automation becomes a fact of working life.

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DTNS 3315 – Magic Scooter Ride

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:56:34 GMT

It’s our end of June round table show. This month we discuss the developer shift from single player to multi-player games. Are single-player games an endangered species? Plus electric scooter rentals from Bird and Lime electric are gaining fans around the country. We find out what turned one scooter hater into one of their biggest fans! And as GO90 closes its doors we kick around what is and what isn’t working in the new age of streaming TV.

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DTNS 3314 – KaiOS Reigns

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:12:33 GMT

Apple may bundle music, TV and news into a single subscription, a new Pew survey shows 74% of American adults think technology was helped their life but 36% think technology is bad for society, and Amazon is acquiring online pharmacy PillPack.

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DTNS 3313 – Literally Yelling at the Cloud Service

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:11:27 GMT

Google rolls out public testing of Duplex. Google’s AI technology that can make human sounding phone calls on your behalf for reservations or appointments. We examine the impact, usefulness, and future of the technology.

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DTNS 3312 – Checking in on 5G

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:09:37 GMT

5G is coming with its promise of faster speeds. Will this wireless cell technology finally give mobile users the same speeds as broadband users? And will this new technology provide meaningful competition for incumbent broadband providers?

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DTNS 3311 – Strawberry Robots Forever

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:11:50 GMT

At VidCon 2018 YouTube announced new revenue opportunities for creators and Instagram unveiled IGTV for longer format video content. We asked YouTube Lamarr Wilson for a creator’s perspective on these new policies and how it will change things moving forward.

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DTNS 3310 – Sewing the Seeds of Success

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 21:12:13 GMT

What’s the state of diversity in tech and are the steps used to help improve the situation working? Plus YouTube announces new revenue options for creators and US Supreme Court rules that privacy in the digital age includes cellphone data held by 3rd parties.

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Quick Hits
(00:55) Sinemia preempts MoviePass with family-plan subscriptions from $9 per month | cnet
(01:10) Twitter ‘smytes’ customers | tech crunch
(01:35) Pocket Casts opens beta testing to all users | android police
More Top Stories
(02:00) Uber car’s ‘safety’ driver streamed TV show before fatal crash: police | reuters
(06:30) YouTube introduces channel memberships, merchandise and premieres | tech crunch
(09:50) Supreme Court decides against warrantless location searches in a major privacy decision | the verge
(11:40) Facebook expands its Messenger Kids app beyond the U.S. to Canada and Peru | venture beat
(14:25)
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DTNS 3309 – Chief Justice Etsy

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 21:13:59 GMT

The US Supreme Court rules that states can force online stores to collect taxes on goods sold in their jurisdiction. How will this ruling shake up the e-tailing space in the USA and what will it mean for smaller players?

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DTNS 3308 – Brave Enough to Browse Differently?

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:16:19 GMT

The Brave web browser has started voluntary testing of its new ad opt-in program where uses can choose to see targeted ads based on their browsing history. Is this a new model of how smart browsers can juggle the demands of online advertising and improved user experience?

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Quick Hits
- (00:40) Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Are on the VRge of Growth, Says IDC | idc
- (01:00) Microsoft News launches on Android and iOS as rebranded MSN app | the verge
- (01:35) Disney ups its Fox bid to $71.3 billion in response to Comcast offer | the verge
- (02:10) Microsoft Employees Protest Work With ICE, as Tech Industry Mobilizes Over Immigration | the new york times
More Top Stories
- (02:40) Amazon’s Try-Before-You-Buy Wardrobe Service Is Ready for Prime Time | fortune
- (04:45) Europe takes another step towards copyright pre-filters for user generated content | tech...
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DTNS 3307 – Musk: Listen all Y’all, It’s a Sabotage

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:13:45 GMT

YouTube Premium launched in the EU and Patrick Beja is excited by it. Find out what he finds so appealing about the service and why you might want to subscribe to it yourself.

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DTNS 3306 – “Flat Earth” is the Voltron of Conspiracy Theories

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:08:05 GMT

Conspiracy theories are a staple of the Internet. Posts about adulterated ingredients at fast food restaurants, videos about alleged political shenanigans, and forums discussing the latest evidence proving man’s greatest achievements were hoaxes find a ready audience online. We examine the role that the Internet plays in conspiracy theories and if its influence is perhaps a bit less than most people assume.

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DTNS LABS – Loot Boxes and Gambling

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 23:56:46 GMT

In light of Loot Box controversies, Matt Campbell, Owner of Battleshopper.com and a mobile gaming developer at a mobile gaming company, talks about his histories with trading card games and how they play (and avoid playing with) gambling laws.

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DTNS 3305 – Graphing Graphics Card Pricing

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:11:34 GMT

After months of sky high GPU prices it seems the cost of a new video card is coming down. Patrick Norton from TekThing joins us with his video card picks plus a whole host of other PC part goodies that you’ll definitely want on your shopping list.

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DTNS 3304 – Boring Co. Says, “We Can Dig It”

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:09:18 GMT

What’s behind the push Article 13 of the Copyright Directive in the EU Parliament that would make things like meme subject to copyright law and what would it mean for the Internet if the legislation passes?

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DTNS 3303 – Bless The AI Down In Africa

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:14:25 GMT

US District Court ruled that planned the merger of AT&T with Time Warner could go ahead. What are the market implications of this merger and how does this affect future Telecom/Media Distribution Company mergers?

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DTNS 3302 – Here, Have this Malware

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 21:12:44 GMT

E3 2018 is here an Patrick Beja host of gaming podcast “Pixels” is here to breakdown all the announcements for us. Plus Valve plans to launch Steam in China and a suspicious fan was given to all the journalists in Singapore for the North Korea/USA summit.

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DTNS 3301 – Keep Your Memories To Yourself

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:12:25 GMT

Apple puts its foot down on apps that run cryptocurrency mining in the background, Microsoft announced at E3 it acquired five game developers to bolster its first party game library, and the US Dept of Energy has launched the fastest supercomputer in the world, Summit, capable of 200,000 trillion calculations a second.

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DTNS Q2 Hangout

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 19:38:01 GMT

Tom, Sarah, Roger and friends update us on the state of DTNS, review the DTNS mid-year survey and chat with a few of the Patreon Advisors.

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DTNS 3300 – War! What is AI good for?

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 21:11:37 GMT

With Google ending its involvement in Project Maven after significant employee dissent about the company working with the military we ponder what exactly should AI be used for and perhaps more importantly what it shouldn’t be used for.

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DTNS 3299 – Steam-ier Content

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 21:12:34 GMT

Valve unveiled a new policy allowing anything to be posted to the Steam Store as long as the content is not something Valve decides is illegal, or straight up trolling. Is this policy of relaxed control an effort to reduce the need to moderate the store or is something else at play?

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DTNS 3298 – Defrag the Seagulls

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:10:30 GMT

Sonos pulled the wraps off the Beam. A smart home theater sound bar that integrates Amazon’s Alexa many have speculated that its Sonos’s attempt to take over the connected living room. Will it succeed or end up on the latest in a long line of failed attempts?

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DTNS 3297 – Notch Yo Full Screen Phone

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:09:20 GMT

We take a look at Asus announcements from this year’s Computex, China is launching a probe into DRAM price fixing, Qualcomm announced a new Snapdragon processor for PCs and Intel pulls the wraps off a special edition 5Ghz processor to celebrate its 50 yrs anniversary.

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DTNS 3296 – WWDC and GitHub

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:14:00 GMT

Apple unleashed WWDC 2018 on an expecting audience. We break down this year’s announcements and offer up our analysis on what Apple wants to do and where it wants to go.

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DTNS LABS – ART – Road to Web Wellness

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:34:38 GMT

Scott got hacked, but let’s make some lemonade from that big lemon. How do you get your artwork and other content in front of people in 2018 without becoming a data manager? Scott has some thoughts.

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DTNS 3295 – Winged iPads

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:11:58 GMT

ARM releases the specs on their new 7nm SoC design. Facebook shuts down its trending site from the top its page. California launches two pilot programs to allow autonomous vehicles pick up passengers.

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DTNS 3294 – Film is the New Vinyl

Thu, 31 May 2018 21:11:53 GMT

The influential VC, Mary Meeker, has released her highly anticipated 2018 Internet Trends report. We break down her analysis and discuss the implications of her findings.

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DTNS 3293 – Patrick is Our Ear Bud

Wed, 30 May 2018 21:12:53 GMT

Patrick Norton is back with his recommendations for the best earbuds on the market. Plus researchers in Finland have discovered “time crystals” that may make it possible to build quantum computers without the need for zero temperature to operate and why Thailand is worried about the overflow of e-waste on to its shores.

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DTNS 3292 – Tapping Buskers

Tue, 29 May 2018 21:09:07 GMT

Cashless payments is changing the way customers pay for goods and services, but how well does it work for non-traditional situations, like busking, where cash has always been king?

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DTNS 3291 – GDPR Consent Debris

Fri, 25 May 2018 22:29:03 GMT

General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR, the EU’s new data privacy rules start today. Already some EU users have been blocked from sites, access to social media platforms limited for others, and lawsuits against large tech firms in the process of being filed. We examine the laws impact, its affect on countries outside of the EU and how well large tech firm are complying with the new rules.

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DTNS 3290 – All Aboard the Hellscape Train

Thu, 24 May 2018 22:09:25 GMT

Elon Musk goes on a tweet storm about the truthiness of major media outlets. Musk wants to setup a website where the public can rate the credibility of news outlets and ‘core-truth’ of news stories. We examine the issue, the problem and proposed solution.

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DTNS 3289 – Comcast vs Disney, Fight!

Wed, 23 May 2018 22:18:01 GMT

Comcast signals its intent for a hostile bid for 21st Century Fox’s assets. What are the implications if its successful and what will Disney’s counter offer be, if it makes one?

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DTNS 3288 – A Fortnite Prize of EPIC Proportions

Tue, 22 May 2018 22:34:51 GMT

Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO mentioned in an investor relations call that the PlayStation 4 was entering the final phase of its life cycle. Cryptic words to be sure but what does this mean for the PlayStation console and does it signal a shift from gaming as a product to a gaming as service for the company?

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DTNS 3287 – Australian Roundtable

Tue, 22 May 2018 08:03:56 GMT

It’s our end of May DTNS round table. This month we examine technology issues from an Australian perspective like; how is net neutrality viewed in Australia and how does the proximity to Asia influence the direction and scope of tech in the country.

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DTNS 3286 – A Tidal Wave of Security News

Fri, 18 May 2018 22:01:28 GMT

With recent stories covering data security issues from cellphone location data tracking to PGP and S/MIME vulnerabilities we have Shannon Morse here to break it all down and give us an infosec perspective.

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DTNS 3285 – All Bets are On

Thu, 17 May 2018 21:55:53 GMT

Federal laws restricting Sports Gambling in the United States have been struck down by the Supreme Court. Will this start a new gold rush into online gambling as companies take advantage and who will be the winners and the losers?

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DTNS 3284 – The Student has become the Cheater

Wed, 16 May 2018 21:57:06 GMT

Cheating on exams has been constant thorn in the side of schools and the halls of higher education. But with smart phones, wearables and the internet cheating has become so ubiquitous some schools are taking drastic action to limit student access to personal technology. Will this help stem the tide or does the problem call for new ideas and approaches to testing students.

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DTNS 3283 – The UK Unfriends Zuck

Tue, 15 May 2018 22:08:31 GMT

Twitter is implementing a new system based on thousands of behavioral signals to filter our tweet replies, searches, and recommendations. Will this help curb abusive and bullying behavior on the platform or will other more invasive measures be needed?

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DTNS 3282 – Tales from the Encrypt

Mon, 14 May 2018 21:56:15 GMT

Researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in PGP and S/MIME, Tesla engineers reveal they considered adding driver attentiveness when developing the autopilot feature, Uber riders can now rate their ride mid-trip and Apple faces a class action lawsuit over defective keyboards.

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DTNS 3281 – Scratch Your Coding Itch

Fri, 11 May 2018 21:11:40 GMT

As coding becomes a indispensable and respected skill some toy makers have developed STEM toys to help children, especially girls, develop and interest in coding. We take a look at the latest wave of programmable toys to hit the shelves.

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DTNS 3280 – Udder Corruption

Thu, 10 May 2018 21:11:21 GMT

Google wants to help people improve their Digital Wellbeing. What does that mean and is this is a sign that even large tech companies acknowledge too much technology can be a detriment to one’s health?

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DTNS 3279 – Plane Cheese

Wed, 09 May 2018 21:14:35 GMT

Microsoft announces new features for Windows that’ll roll out by the end of the year, Walmart is buying Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart, Valve says Steamlink will arrive for iOS and Android May 21st, and EA goes all in on Loot-boxes despite legal rulings against the practice in Europe.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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Quick Hits
- (01:05) Apple cracking down on applications that send location data to third-parties | 9to5 mac
- (01:40) Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, BSD: All hit by same ‘serious’ security flaw | zd net
- (02:35) Critical Windows bug fixed today is actively being exploited to hack users | ars technica
- (03:10) ZTE is on life support after US ban | the verge
More Top Stories
- (03:35) Microsoft’s Windows 10 ‘Redstone 5’ build introduces cloud clipboard | zd net
- (06:45) Walmart agrees to a $16 billion deal to buy a majority stake in India’s Flipkart |...
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DTNS 3278 – Google, Please

Tue, 08 May 2018 21:10:22 GMT

We break down the announcements from this years action packed Google I/O, and cover everything from AI developments and roll-outs to new Android features and updates to News, Maps and Waymo!

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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DTNS 3277 – Microsoft Edges Toward IoT and AI

Mon, 07 May 2018 21:12:53 GMT

We examine all info-packed Monday announcements from this year’s Microsoft BUILD event. Plus Robocalls are still a thing and unfortunately they’re getting worse and Spotify is not a publicly traded company.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Lamarr Wilson.

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Quick Hits
(00:35) Fitbit gets quick replies and menstrual cycle tracking | cnet
(00:55) Instagram code reveals upcoming music feature | tech crunch
(01:15) Google’s IoT platform Android Things is open to all developers | engadget
New Volvos will have Google Maps, apps, and Assistant — even if you don’t have an Android phone | the verge
(01:50) A serious security vulnerability has been found in 7-Zip | pc gamer
More Top Stories
(02:15) ZTE asks U.S. Commerce Department to suspend business ban | reuters
Chip designer Mediatek gets Taiwan nod to export goods to ZTE | reuters
(04:10) Drive.ai will launch an autonomous...
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DTNS LABS – GAMES – It’s Not For Me, But I’m Glad It Exists

Sat, 05 May 2018 22:11:37 GMT

In this episode, we discuss:
God of War
Nintendo Labo
Red Dead Redemption 2
PS2 games on Playstation Now
Oculus Go
Financial results
Battle Royale craze at E3

With Patrick Beja and Scott Johnson.

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DTNS 3276 – Feel the Disturbance in the AR Force?

Fri, 04 May 2018 21:08:29 GMT

With Disney updating its Star Wars: Jedi Challenges lightsaber duel AR game to allow multiplayer we’d figured its time to examine the current state of the VR/AR consumer market. Plus Germany techsite heise.de reports 8 new Spectre-like vulnerabilities were found in Intel’s processors and national security and defense website Defense One reports the use of drones by criminals to keep tabs on law enforcement.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Nicole Lee.

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DTNS 3275 – Amazon Has Body Image Issues

Thu, 03 May 2018 21:23:26 GMT

Amazon wants to shake up the apparel business by having customers 3D scan their body so they can get a more exact fit when selecting clothes from the Amazon Store. Will this force traditional retailers to follow suit and how will customers react to the new service? Plus some in Congress have plans to reverse the FCCs rollback of Open Internet guidelines using arcane legislative procedure.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young.

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Quick Hits
- Google Assistant hits 5,000 smart home partners, adds Dish, Logitech | cnet
- Amazon Is Finally Helping Developers Turn Alexa Skills Into Money | fast company
- Goldman Sachs to Open a Bitcoin Trading Operation | new york times
- Pocket Casts acquired by NPR, other public radio stations, and This American Life | the verge
- Twitter tells 330 million users to change their passwords | bbc
More Top Stories
- Xiaomi applies to raise funds in Hong Kong, giving city...
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DTNS 3274 – Don’t Believe the Headline Hype

Wed, 02 May 2018 21:12:43 GMT

Apple’s earnings are in and far from the predicted bloodbath the iPhone sales were up. Where did the analysts go wrong? Plus Open Whisper Systems gets a warning from Amazon about domain fronting their secure messaging app Signal with Amazon.com.

Starring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang and Scott Johnson.

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DTNS 3273 – D8. It’s Your F8

Tue, 01 May 2018 21:10:33 GMT

We analyze the latest announcements from Facebook’s F8 conference. Plus the British Parliament gives Facebook CEO Zuckerberg an ultimatum. Voluntarily give evidence before Parliament or get a summons the next time he steps foot in the UK.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja.

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Quick Hits
- (00:50) WhatsApp founder plans to leave after broad clashes with parent Facebook | the washington post
- (01:25) Iran’s judiciary bans use of Telegram messaging app: state TV | reuters
- (01:55) Snapchat slips in Q1 to its slowest user growth rate ever, shares fall 16% | tech crunch
- (02:05) Apple Expected to Report Best-Ever Second Quarter Today With Anticipated Clues About iPhone X Sales | macrumors
More Top Stories
- (02:50) ‘Forget the Facebook leak’: China is mining data directly from workers’ brains on an industrial scale | south china morning post
- (05:05)
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DTNS LABS – INTERVIEW – Jack Conte, CEO of Patreon

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 22:08:41 GMT

We talk with jack Conte about how Patreon came about, and the challenges it faces as it grows.

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DTNS 3272 – End Graphic Violence (in GPU Pricing)!

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:20:18 GMT

In the market to upgrade you PC or Mac desktop display? We got TekThing’s Patrick Norton on the show to talk about what you should be on the lookout for when buying a new computer monitor. Plus France.com’s owner files suit against France and T-Mobile and Sprint say I do to a corporate merger.

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