

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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Feb 26, 2024 • 31min
The Rejuvenation of OnePlus - DTNS 4713
The podcast discusses the latest innovations at Mobile World Congress, including Samsung's Galaxy Smart Ring, Xiaomi's flagship phone launch, and OnePlus's smartwatch reveal. It also explores the evolution of OnePlus from a disruptive upstart to a flagship competitor in the tech industry.

Feb 23, 2024 • 32min
The Politics of Topics - DTNS 4712
Instagram and Threads label posts as political, Reddit files to go public. Supreme Court cases on online speech analyzed. Reddit's advertising revenue model and challenges discussed. Navigating political content on social media and algorithm transparency highlighted.

Feb 22, 2024 • 31min
Could AI Replace Tom Cruise? - DTNS 4711
The podcast discusses AI's impact on Hollywood, Google adjusting AI model for accurate results, and AT&T outage affecting millions. It also covers tech news, Reddit IPO, Google GPay changes, and promoting diversity in AI development. They reflect on tech dependence during outages and explore the potential of AI in eradicating biases. The chapter highlights the importance of diverse data sets in AI models and the transformative impact of AI in content creation.

Feb 21, 2024 • 29min
Apple's Quantum Resistant Encryption - DTNS 4710
Intel's plans for chip development by 2025 and Apple's new quantum-resistant encryption for messaging security against future quantum computer attacks are key topics. The discussion also covers the importance of data security, Apple Sports app announcement, and iPad Mini fan feedback.

Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini - DTNS 4709
Tech enthusiasts Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, and Sarah Lane discuss Walmart's acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion, YouTube's creator channel redesign, and why the iPad Mini is a better choice than the iPad Pro. They also explore the shift towards video recommendations over channel visits on YouTube and speculate on Walmart and Amazon's business strategies in advertising and TV lines.

Feb 16, 2024 • 34min
Don't Pass on Passkeys - DTNS 4708
Bose's new open earbuds, OpenAI's video generating model for video games, and the future of passkeys for digital security are discussed in this entertaining podcast.

Feb 15, 2024 • 29min
Returns Weren't Part of the Vision - DTNS 4707
Discussion on Meta's clampdown on political posts, challenges of regulating the internet, and mixed reactions to Apple Vision Pro. Also, exploring Taylor Swift's achievements in marketing and the role of news in Meta's social network platform.

Feb 14, 2024 • 33min
What Did Nvidia Get Right? - DTNS 4706
Nvidia's transformation from a gaming company to an AI powerhouse, a South African streaming service surpassing Netflix, and Microsoft's business and brand changes are discussed in this podcast.

Feb 13, 2024 • 28min
Follow My Memories - DTNS 4705
Nvidia demos Chat, an AI chatbot running on their RTX series GPU. Google Meet introduces Companion Mode for mobile devices. Memorizer is an iOS app combining Goodreads, Trakt, and Yelp. The podcast covers EU regulatory decisions, Microsoft's Xbox exclusive titles, and meeting hacks. The hosts discuss the Memorizer app for note-taking and capturing memories. They also touch on finding a compatible external Blu-ray drive for Mac and audio issues in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Feb 12, 2024 • 30min
No Funimation! - DTNS 4704
Topics include launch bugs on Samsung S24 smartphone, using a phone's screen for haptic feedback and a speaker, Funimation removing subscribers' digital copies, impact of Funimation-Crunchyroll merger on anime community, exploring different streaming services.