

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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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.

Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini - DTNS 4709
Tech enthusiasts Tom Merritt, Lamarr Wilson, and Sarah Lane discuss Walmart's acquisition of Vizio for $2.3 billion, YouTube's creator channel redesign, and why the iPad Mini is a better choice than the iPad Pro. They also explore the shift towards video recommendations over channel visits on YouTube and speculate on Walmart and Amazon's business strategies in advertising and TV lines.

Feb 16, 2024 • 34min
Don't Pass on Passkeys - DTNS 4708
Bose's new open earbuds, OpenAI's video generating model for video games, and the future of passkeys for digital security are discussed in this entertaining podcast.

Feb 15, 2024 • 29min
Returns Weren't Part of the Vision - DTNS 4707
Discussion on Meta's clampdown on political posts, challenges of regulating the internet, and mixed reactions to Apple Vision Pro. Also, exploring Taylor Swift's achievements in marketing and the role of news in Meta's social network platform.

Feb 14, 2024 • 33min
What Did Nvidia Get Right? - DTNS 4706
Nvidia's transformation from a gaming company to an AI powerhouse, a South African streaming service surpassing Netflix, and Microsoft's business and brand changes are discussed in this podcast.

Feb 13, 2024 • 28min
Follow My Memories - DTNS 4705
Nvidia demos Chat, an AI chatbot running on their RTX series GPU. Google Meet introduces Companion Mode for mobile devices. Memorizer is an iOS app combining Goodreads, Trakt, and Yelp. The podcast covers EU regulatory decisions, Microsoft's Xbox exclusive titles, and meeting hacks. The hosts discuss the Memorizer app for note-taking and capturing memories. They also touch on finding a compatible external Blu-ray drive for Mac and audio issues in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Feb 12, 2024 • 30min
No Funimation! - DTNS 4704
Topics include launch bugs on Samsung S24 smartphone, using a phone's screen for haptic feedback and a speaker, Funimation removing subscribers' digital copies, impact of Funimation-Crunchyroll merger on anime community, exploring different streaming services.

Feb 9, 2024 • 33min
Where is Your Tribe? - DTNS 4703
Discussion on navigating social media as a small business, Sam Altman's plans for the semiconductor industry, and X's shift towards video. Also covers consuming long content on social media, handling multiple platforms, and promotion and credits for the show.

Feb 8, 2024 • 31min
Playing the Streaming Games - DTNS 4702
Deals for a sports streaming service, lightweight AR glasses with a virtual assistant, Google renaming AI-powered chatbot, Android news and Disney's partnership alongside the splintering of live sports rights are covered in this episode.

Feb 7, 2024 • 31min
Betting on the Future of Gaming - DTNS 4701
Xbox considering bringing exclusive titles to other platforms. Apple and UC-Santa Barbara release multimodal language model for image editing. Disney Plus cracking down on password sharing. Challenges of removing explicit content on a platform. Advancements in image creation and Apple's AI focus. Microsoft's potential shift towards game services and IPs.


