

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 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.

Mar 22, 2024 • 34min
Dude, Where's My Robot Car? - DTNS 4732
The podcast discusses the challenges facing robotaxis in gaining public acceptance and showcases a new side-channel attack on Apple processors. OpenAI's pitch to film studios and directors is highlighted. Nicole shares her experience riding in driverless cars, emphasizing safety concerns and differences in services. The episode also explores AI's role in video production and labor concerns, Netflix's continuous viewing feature idea, and exploits at Pwn to Own Vancouver 2024.

Mar 21, 2024 • 31min
The US Case Against Apple - DTNS 4731
The podcast delves into Microsoft's new Surface PCs, Neuralink's brain-computer interface, and the US DOJ's lawsuit against Apple for monopolistic behavior. Topics also include advancements in AI technology, Reddit going public, and the competitive innovation landscape in the tech industry.

Mar 20, 2024 • 31min
Platforms Are Here to Stay - DTNS 4730
The podcast discusses the rise in multiplatform game development, Meta's demo of connecting accounts to Fediverse through Threads, Ubisoft's AI-powered NPC for realistic conversations, the U.S. government's financial support for Intel chip plants, OpenAI's GPT-5 release plans, InflectionAI co-founders transition to Microsoft, and controversies in the tech industry.


