

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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Apr 5, 2024 • 34min
Another Google Product Bites the Dust - DTNS 4742
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati discusses Sora model's data sources. Disney CEO plans password-sharing crackdown. Podcast explores Google Podcasts shutdown, user views on YouTube's podcast strategy, and challenges in AI image generation.

Apr 4, 2024 • 30min
Do You Need a VPN? - DTNS 4741
Patrick Norton discusses the importance of VPNs in online security, highlighting their role in providing privacy and control. He also touches on HTTPS encryption, market concerns, and the need for expert reviews of VPN services for optimal privacy.

Apr 3, 2024 • 30min
It's a Me, Cheat-io! - DTNS 4740
Microsoft is testing an AI chatbot for Xbox support services and has bigger plans for the technology. Stable Audio 2.0 allows users to create AI-generated songs. The Taiwan earthquake impacts chip production. Threads social network gains popularity in Taiwan. AI in gaming evolves with digital assistants like Clippy and Cortana.

Apr 2, 2024 • 29min
Are You a 60Hz Person? - DTNS 4739
Some people perceive more images per second than others, Yahoo acquiring an AI news app, New York Times integrating games for revenue, impact of display refresh rates on visual experience, diverse discussion on law enforcement technology and Alaska's robot guards

Apr 1, 2024 • 32min
Stargate AI-1 - DTNS 4738
Microsoft and OpenAI team up for AI supercomputer 'Stargate'. Legislative bill on TikTok divestment. Backdoor found in XZ Utils. Tech updates on Gmail, Microsoft Teams, Apple Podcasts, and Xiaomi. Security breaches and supply chain attacks discussed. TikTok's advertising and US election speculation. Future of AI technology and collaboration with Microsoft. Lawsuit against social networks and AI data training.

Mar 29, 2024 • 37min
AI Isn't Just About Programming - DTNS 4737
China surpasses the US in AI talent with 50% production, police use GPS embedded foam darts, Ontario school boards sue tech giants for $4.5 billion. Show discusses impact of social media on education, ethical dilemmas in law enforcement tracking, and reimagining AI talent beyond programming skills.

Mar 28, 2024 • 29min
AI Enters the Politics Game - DTNS 4736
Recent half-a-billion donation to AI think tank sparks debates on AI regulation. Intel and Microsoft's differing views on AI PC definition cause confusion. Google introduces update to Search Generative Experience, enhancing user experience.

Mar 27, 2024 • 31min
State of the Video Game Biz - DTNS 4735
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer's view on the video gaming business. Disney integrates Hulu into Disney+. Apple users bombarded with password reset notifications.

Mar 26, 2024 • 31min
Sora's Generative World Simulation - DTNS 4734
Exploring generative video LLM as a world simulator, AI search engines vs Google, Canva acquiring Affinity, advancements in generative world simulation with AI models predicting outcomes in various scenarios, and intriguing video game scenarios merging humanity and artificial intelligence.

Mar 25, 2024 • 31min
Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions - DTNS 4733
This podcast explores the controversies and trends surrounding game microtransactions, Spotify's venture into online courses, and hints at a handheld Xbox by Microsoft's Phil Spencer. The debate on microtransactions in games, player preferences, revenue reliance, and the impact on gameplay are all discussed in-depth.