

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 19, 2024 • 32min
Nvidia Making AI Moves - DTNS 4729
Podcast discusses Meta reducing fees in EU, Nvidia's latest advancements, including Blackwell processor line for AI, NVIDIA's role in robotics and AI, and growth of Nvidia as tech giant. Also covers Facebook tracking, ethical implications, and a glitch at Ethiopia's largest bank.

Mar 18, 2024 • 31min
Textured AI - DTNS 4728
The podcast discusses GDC 2024's support for laid off game developers and Sony's pause in manufacturing PSVR2. Apple and Alphabet's potential use of Google Gemini for AI services in iOS is also highlighted.

Mar 15, 2024 • 32min
Chatbot Side Channel Attack - DTNS 4727
Chatbots being targeted in a side channel attack, Walmart starts selling Macs, US Supreme Court to hear case on free speech and misinformation labeling, vulnerabilities in AI assistants' encrypted chats revealed, and a sponsored ad for Bo Tox Cosmetics.

Mar 14, 2024 • 30min
Will TikTok Survive? - DTNS 4726
Discussion on the potential sale of TikTok by US Congress, impacts of Google's AI search engine on ad revenue, and Hugo Barra's insights on Apple's Vision Pro headset. Delve into the tech updates, generative AI, and bipartisan battle over the TikTok bill.

Mar 13, 2024 • 30min
Gaming Ubiquity - DTNS 4725
Sea of Thieves tops PS5 pre-orders, Google DeepMind AI learns 3D games, University of Chicago hacks into Meta Quest headsets. Microsoft's cross-platform success, TikTok sale, VR security flaws, AI enhancing gaming experiences, and Microsoft's medical tech strategy.

Mar 12, 2024 • 30min
Vision Pro Surgery - DTNS 4724
Ray-Ban’s Meta glasses has updated the visual search feature to recognize landmarks and describe them. Plus a startup called Empathy is looking to simplify the process of closing a deceased person’s affairs. And a nurse in the UK used an Apple Vision Pro during a spinal surgery to identify instruments and processes as a double check on accuracy.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.


