

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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Dec 7, 2023 • 31min
Google Tries, to No Ai-vail - DTNS 4660
Guests Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss topics such as Facebook Messenger's end-to-end encryption, Google's migration tool for Google Podcasts, and the controversy surrounding Google's Gemini Ultra, Pro, and Nano. They also touch on Google's organizational problems and failures with AI technologies like Google Glass.

Dec 6, 2023 • 32min
Release Any GTA and They Will Come - DTNS 4659
Discussion includes the delayed release of GTA 6 for PC, Twitch's departure from South Korea, and Google's new Large Language Model Gemini.

Dec 5, 2023 • 31min
My Log Has a Video for You - DTNS 4658
Gmail's AI-powered spam detection improves; Can Beeper succeed with cross-platform messaging? GTA 6 trailer release; updates on tech news; Foxconn's impact on Apple; Kino app: USB C file transfer; Beeper Mini: iMessage on Android; Schedule reminder; GTA 6 PC delay; ad-free listening; Mint Mobile offer

Dec 4, 2023 • 32min
The Best Android Phones for 2023 - DTNS 4657
The podcast discusses the best Android phones for 2023, Sony's content limitations, potential bankruptcy under Elon Musk's leadership, rapid loss of value, the comparison of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold, and the future of office redesign and rock and roll.

Dec 1, 2023 • 34min
Remotely Possible - DTNS 4656
Explore the fascinating world of OpenAI's GPT chatbots and the creative ways developers are utilizing them. Delve into the future of remote work and the possibility of paying remote employees based on location. Discover the delay in the launch of the GPT chat bot store and the rise of customized GPTs for practical and fun interactions. Get insights on various tools and platforms related to GPTs and their applications. Stay updated with the show schedule and upcoming Android phone picks, along with recognition for the creators and contributors of the week's episodes.

Nov 30, 2023 • 34min
Bigger Spool of Thread? - DTNS 4655
Google's new system updates for Android, Wear OS, and Google TV devices bring exciting features. Threads, a microblogging platform, plans to launch in the European Union. Apple includes RCS capability into the iPhone. The podcast also discusses the potential of Threads as a social media platform, app recommendations, linear TV appreciation, trip preparation, and finding a replacement app.

Nov 29, 2023 • 31min
What is Microsoft Syncing? - DTNS 4654
Apple is considering ending its partnership with Goldman Sachs for financial products. Microsoft Outlook's syncing feature raises privacy concerns. Unity is cutting jobs and closing offices. The podcast covers these topics along with other tech news and recommendations for gaming podcasts and tech shows.

Nov 28, 2023 • 30min
Will My Hand Be Stolen? - DTNS 4653
Patrick Norton, expert in winter driving and cloud customer announcements, provides tips for safe winter driving. AWS's re:Invent conference announcements for cloud customers are discussed. Ofcom's study on AI use in the UK is examined.

Nov 27, 2023 • 29min
There's No Back Row in Zoom - DTNS 4652
Discussion on disabling AirDrop setting for children. Research shows Zoom fatigue is real. Leaks for Samsung's Galaxy S24 phone. Fear tactics of mainstream media. Physiological effects of video conferences. Dynamics of video conferences. Details about new OnePlus and Samsung flagship phones. Updates on YouTube channels and upcoming discussion on hand gestures.

Nov 24, 2023 • 4min
Nvidia Delays Its Next Gen H20 AI Chip Until Q1 - DTH
Nvidia delays its next-gen H20 AI chip until Q1 2024, Pixel 8 owners report circular bumps under the screen, and Nearly 8.5 million Welltok user's patient data exposed in MoveIt breach.