

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 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.

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.


