

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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Oct 27, 2023 • 35min
Tech News Near Me - DTNS 4634
Tasia Custode, a reviewer, shares insights on Pixel 8 Pro's A.I. features. UN forms advisory board for international AI governance. Google Maps introduces new changes.

Oct 26, 2023 • 30min
What Did Twitch Reveal At TwitchCon? - DTNS 4633
Twitch's announcements at TwitchCon, Spotify's changes to royalty model, and analysis of Meta's earnings. Bug Bounty program, EV plans, smartphone series, audio and video calls, daily active users, self-driving car rides.

Oct 25, 2023 • 31min
That Fork is Doing the Weird Finger Thing - DTNS 4632
Sony plans to release a PS5 slim with and without an optical disc drive. Amazon is beta testing AI image generation tools for advertisers. Qualcomm details its new chip lines. The podcast also covers topics such as tech updates, the impact of image manipulation technology, Sony's decision on internet connectivity for the PS5 setup, interactive and responsive cars, AI art, TikTok conversation, and dungeon murder update.

Oct 24, 2023 • 30min
No Baby in a Backpack Yet - DTNS 4631
Topics include artificial wombs' potential uses and ethical questions, Nightshade tool to prevent unauthorized training on creations, and the POSSE solution for decentralizing social media.

Oct 23, 2023 • 33min
Everyone is on Board, So What's the Matter? - DTNS 4630
Exploring the release of Matter 1.2 for smart home devices and the challenges it faces. SiFi's plan to build an open access fiber network to open up municipal broadband markets. The investments made by companies in AI integration. Rumors about Apple's new Mac and Microsoft's fix for Excel's gene-naming issue. Sales records of popular PlayStation games and NASA's patching of Voyager 2. Apple's advantage in messaging apps and a potential affordable EV from Tesla. Praise for recent episodes and an upcoming discussion on collaborative editing technology.

Oct 20, 2023 • 33min
Robots Teaching Robots – It’s a Thing – DTNS 4629
Molly Wood discusses company's efforts to decarbonize LA before 2028 Olympics. Tesla's latest earnings and AI training speed-up efforts are explored. Tech news includes EV market competition and failed attempts to replace floppy disks. Risks and benefits of DNA data sharing are discussed. Molly Wood's work and show details are mentioned.

Oct 19, 2023 • 29min
23 and Everyone's DNA - DTNS 4628
The podcast covers meta beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing 'broadcast channels' to Facebook and Messenger. It also discusses the recent data breach at 23andMe and the implications of a DNA data breach. Additionally, there is a discussion on the reestablishment of net neutrality and updates on artificial intelligence.

Oct 18, 2023 • 30min
A Legit Spam Deterrent? – DTNS 4627
A $1 subscription fee is being tested in NZ and the Philippines for a social media platform. YouTube is making changes to its interface and creator tools. Activision Blizzard games won't be on Xbox Game Pass until 2024. The hosts discuss the challenges of integrating different game launchers and platforms. The podcast also covers a forgotten tech demo from 1968 and upcoming live shows.

Oct 17, 2023 • 32min
Prepare for Emergencies Without Internet - DTNS 4626
On this episode, the guests discuss internet resilience in disasters, Meta's Ray Ban smart glasses, and Qualcomm's interest in challenging ARM. They also emphasize the importance of being prepared for emergencies without internet access and explore the idea of securely updating iPads in boxes at Apple stores.

Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
Beam That Update Into the Box, Scotty - DTNS 4625
This episode of the podcast features Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, and guest speaker Joe. They discuss topics such as Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh Desktop processors, the possibility of wireless distance charging, and Apple rumors including iPad launch dates. They also touch on advancements in wireless power transmission and analyze the European Commission's letters to tech companies.