Daily Tech News Show

Topics discussed include Tumblr downsizing, Meta's VR headset deal with Tencent, potential regulation of payment apps like Apple Pay and Venmo as banks, and more.

Humane launches AI Pin, a wearable AI device like a smartphone without a screen. Disney beta testing combined app for Disney+ and Hulu. Amazon transitioning to new OS Vega for Fire TVs. Discussion on Sony's financial report and NASA Plus streaming service. Dystopian implications of AI and co-hosted show mentioned.

Google vs Epic Games trial, Nintendo and Sony partnering for a Zelda movie, confirmation of Grand Theft Auto 6 promotion, developments in brain research, studying the brain independently, new game development

Topics include GM's robotaxi division losing permits, concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles, researchers using sensors to monitor climate change impact on the ocean, AI in job application services, and discussion about YouTube Premium and science questions.

OpenAI's first developer conference announcements, Tesla's plan for a €25,000 car, and Apple's decision not to make an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac discussed in this episode.

Topics in this podcast include the UK hosting an AI Safety Summit, YouTube's crackdown on ad-blockers, and the dip in Apple's revenue. The hosts also discuss Google's decision on web integrity API, paying for ad removal, Tom's top five TV robots, and the recent AI summit in the UK.

In this episode, Tom Merritt and the team discuss the latest earnings calls from chipmakers and the potential impact on the PC market. They also delve into the growing popularity of AI and its potential benefits. Additionally, they explore how two former Google Nest engineers are disrupting the robotic vacuum market. Finally, they touch on Comcast's readiness to sell Hulu and the implications for Disney. Join Tom and his guests for an informative and entertaining discussion on the latest tech news.

Bungie's recent layoffs and the impact on the Destiny game. YouTube's global ad-blocker prevention efforts. Google's revenue from different types of searches and its partnership with Apple. Speaker's experiences at Blizzcon and gratitude to listeners.

Streaming is creating a boom in horror flicks. Topics include Apple's new M3 SoC and MacBook pricing, an international counter-ransomware initiative, paying ransom to hackers, and the popularity of horror movies.

Meta's ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram coming soon in EU. Google's research on using noise-canceling headphones as heart rate monitors. US President Biden's executive order on AI safety guidelines. Tech news updates including Western Digital, Microsoft, Open AI, Qualcomm, Asus, and Mastodon. Debate on Facebook's subscription model for ad-free experience.