

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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Mar 11, 2024 • 32min
Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! - DTNS 4723
Robotics Foundation Model 1 launch, Kate's photo editing skills, and the rise of tablet-sized gaming handhelds with improved features discussed. Security tips, Apple podcast, MSI gaming handheld, and evolution of gaming devices from first to second-generation explored.

Mar 8, 2024 • 32min
Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! - DTNS 4722
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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024 • 31min
It's Really About TikTok - DTNS 4721
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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 33min
Epic Apple Bingo! - DTNS 4720
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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 31min
The Cold Truth About EV Batteries - DTNS 4719
Google's compliance with EU regulations, Instagram's new DM edit feature, and why Li-Ion batteries struggle in cold weather. Tips for EV battery efficiency and smartphone charging in cold climates. Discussions on tech news, social media edits, and improving EV batteries for winter conditions.

Mar 4, 2024 • 31min
The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718
Apple Card faces backlash from UK banks, Nigerian Fintech company Moniepoint gains popularity. Unraveling the mysteries of Large Language Models, how they work, and the challenges they present. The podcast also explores tech updates, Apple's product announcements, and data privacy concerns.

Mar 1, 2024 • 34min
Large Language Money - DTNS 4717
Social media platforms providing AI training data, Elon Musk suing OpenAI, Spotify adding free audiobooks to subscription. Tech giants' legal battles, ethical dilemmas in data licensing. Spotify's new audiobooks tier, user preferences for audiobooks/podcasts, ethics of data sharing and privacy. Strategies for maximizing credit card points for travel, and platforms speakers appear on.

Feb 29, 2024 • 29min
Good News for Gemini - DTNS 4716
Stack Overflow partners with Google for AI assistance, complaints target Meta's subscription switch, SEC investigating OpenAI CEO's communications. Tech News covers Ford EVs at Tesla chargers, doorbell vulnerabilities, data practices. Ethics in AI training, Google's challenges, video game preservation.

Feb 28, 2024 • 32min
Preserving Video Game History - DTNS 4715
Discussing the preservation of video game history by the Video Game History Foundation. Analyzing Wendy's pricing controversy. Klarna's AI assistant replaces 700 people. Exploring the impact of AI assistants in customer service. Dissecting tech controversies and legal battles.

Feb 27, 2024 • 29min
Blue is Hard - DTNS 4714
Ribbontail stingrays inspire less invasive coloring agents, ghost kitchens use AI-generated images in menus, Meta's Threads outpaces X on iOS and Google Play. Tech industry updates, Apple's Vision Pro, blue pigment breakthroughs, AI in food marketing, and the quest for true blue colors in nature.