Daily Tech News Show

Atari purchases Intellivision for collaboration on new games, China investing $47.5 billion in semiconductor self-sufficiency, MLB delays robot umpires for 2025 season

Allison Sheridan discusses the environmental impact of AI, smart rings are gaining popularity, Google's AI-generated errors are criticized. The podcast explores tech news, limitations of AI, smart ring options like Aura and Whoop, energy-efficient AI tools, geothermal energy for data centers, and innovative payment solutions with Stripe and Tap to Pay.

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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Mayne debunks the fear of AI taking all jobs. Legal battle between OpenAI and Scarlett Johansson. Sonos releases its first over-the-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace.

Microsoft unveils Copilot Plus PC with exclusive tools and Windows 11 integration. Apple News+ boosts revenue for publishers. Discussions on tech updates, AI advancements, Apple's news control, and CoPilot Plus PCs. Also, advancements in document organization features and future podcast topics like technology for barbecue.

Technology expert Patrick Norton discusses the resurgence of 2.5" notebook drives in the market, including the release of a new 6TB line by WD. The podcast also covers LG discontinuing the OLED R TV, OpenAI news, and the future of television technology and seamless payments.

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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI co-founder discusses AI in gambling industry, Apple's accessibility features, and his departure from the company. Topics include predictive analysis in slot machines, responsible gaming practices, and application of AI in sports betting for setting odds. The podcast also explores AI image generation abilities and the importance of tokens in language models.

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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.