

Daily Tech News Show
Tom Merritt
Tom Merritt and the team help you stay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 30min
The Pivot to Video IS the News - DTNS 4796
Apple faces legal issues in the EU over new laws, UK company introduces brain implant for seizures, shift towards receiving news in video format gains momentum

Jun 21, 2024 • 34min
Kaspersky? Nyet!! - DTNS 4795
Tech expert Patrick Norton joins the hosts to discuss the US government's concerns over Kaspersky Lab, SpaceX's Starlink Mini launch, and the impact of AI chatbots on human intelligence. They explore the implications of AI tools on cognitive abilities as individuals age and debate the influence of internet search on memory and decision-making processes.

Jun 20, 2024 • 31min
What Is a DAC? - DTNS 4794
DACs and their impact on music listening, comparison between Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet and OpenAI's GPT 4o, concerns raised about Google's 'Find My Device', resurgence of vinyl records for quality sound, exploration of music sources for DAC and high-quality audio playback

Jun 18, 2024 • 32min
We Can't All Be Mr. Beast - DTNS 4793
The podcast discusses the reception of Arm-powered Windows PCs, the launch of Xreal's Beam Pro for AR glasses, and the struggles of social media influencers in earning income. Topics also include Microsoft's Co-Pilot Plus PCs, Meta's API launch, and the impact of social media on mental health.

Jun 17, 2024 • 32min
Social Media Health Warning - DTNS 4792
McDonald's ends AI chatbot drive-thru deal with IBM, raising questions about replacement. US House passes National Defense Authorization Act bill, facing uncertainty in Senate. US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect mental health

Jun 14, 2024 • 34min
It's Not Easy Being a Green AI - DTNS 4791
This podcast discusses mitigating environmental impact from AI, AI-generated photos in photography awards, Microsoft's Recall feature pause. Also covers surreal photography, sustainable AI development, corporate renewable energy goals, and the challenges of trust, security, and ethics in tech.

Jun 13, 2024 • 28min
Apple Plays It's Own Game - DTNS 4790
Apple and OpenAI's partnership without monetary compensation, innovative water extraction inspired by a desert beetle. Apple's use of OpenAI's GPT-40 model in iOS 18, potential partnerships with anthropic and Google. Strategic moves by Apple hint at a potential bidding war for a search engine, implications for OpenAI and competitive landscape among tech giants. Discussion on screen reader technology for visually impaired individuals and podcast recommendations.

Jun 12, 2024 • 31min
First Take on the iPad Pro M4 - DTNS 4789
Scott Johnson shares his hands-on impression of Apple's iPad Pro M4. The podcast discusses X's privacy move for likes, Wacom's blockchain artist protection, and YouTube's new features. They cover iPad Pro M4 features, disk-based games installations, and iOS 18 call transcription. Exciting updates on the Core Podcast and gaming industry developments are also highlighted.

Jun 11, 2024 • 30min
Breaking Down Apple Intelligence - DTNS 4788
The podcast delves into Apple's AI models and data security, including their large language model and encryption process. They also discuss a chip-based 3D printer, Apple's rebranding of Apple ID to Apple Account, and automatic call transcriptions in iOS 18. Additionally, the hosts explore night vision tech for kangaroos and Microsoft's diskless Xbox announcement.

Jun 10, 2024 • 32min
All About WWDC 2024 - DTNS 4787
Tech experts and enthusiasts discuss WWDC 2024 highlights, Google's smart traffic lights project, new Xbox consoles, Nokia's spatial audio calls, security vulnerabilities in Visual Studio Code, Apple's AI strategy, and latest operating system features. They also share insights on their tech podcasts and invite listeners to their live show.