

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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Jan 9, 2024 • 37min
CES 2024: Greening a Battery - DTNS 4681
Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss various tech announcements at CES, including new processors, Sony's EV collaboration with Honda, and the ROG Phone 8 series. They also talk about the 'lip-l' device, Pivotal's Helix Personal VTOL Aircraft, Microsoft's new battery material, AI's impact on materials research and battery technology, and barriers to adopting electric transportation.

Jan 8, 2024 • 37min
CES Rodeo 2024 - DTNS 4680
Allison Sheridan, a technology enthusiast and podcast host, joins the show to discuss the latest news from CES 2024. Topics include an iPhone found after a plane incident that still works, innovative products showcased at CES, and the process of home brewing. The hosts also mention various press announcements and sponsorships.

Jan 5, 2024 • 35min
ChatGPT Gets More Chatty - DTNS 4679
The podcast discusses Suno.AI's unique approach to generative AI music and the potential for chat GPT to replace Google Assistant on Android phones. It also explores Substack's strategy, the top five tech fails, and the integration of Microsoft's co-pilot with Suno for generative music. Plus, there are updates on CES coverage and acknowledgements.

Jan 4, 2024 • 30min
Windows Thinks Copilot is Key - DTNS 4678
Guests Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, and Joe discuss topics such as the lawsuit between OpenAI and NY Times, Google's move towards cookie-less browsing, and Microsoft adding a dedicated key for Copilot.

Jan 3, 2024 • 31min
Smoke 'em on Your Counter if You Got 'em! - DTNS 4677
Square Enix's aggressive use of AI in their business, a BBQ masters look at the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, and Facebook's new Link History feature are the most interesting topics discussed in this podcast.

Jan 2, 2024 • 30min
Happy 10th Birthday DTNS - DTNS 4676
Automakers scaling back on EV plans, Apple's commitment to the iPad, Mickey Mouse in the public domain, speculation on Apple's future releases and pricing, the current state of electric vehicle adoption in the US.

Dec 29, 2023 • 4min
Google Settles Lawsuit For Tracking Incognito Mode - DTH
Google settles $5 billion lawsuit for tracking Chrome users in Incognito Mode, Microsoft's image generator creates violent images, and X fails to convince judge that California's content moderation law violates freedom of speech.

Dec 29, 2023 • 58min
2024 Predictions Show - DTNS 4675
Tech experts Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode join the show to discuss predictions for 2024. Topics include the potential of VR in the workplace with Apple's Vision Pro, the future of Twitter and social networking, AI's impact on healthcare, dissatisfaction with YouTube's Shorts feature, concerns over nanobots, video game layoffs, limitations of language models, and acknowledgements from the show.

Dec 28, 2023 • 33min
2023 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4674
Tech industry analysts, journalists, and experts discuss predictions for Mastodon's popularity, the future of smart assistants, Amazon's chances, Apple and Google's plans for foldable devices, billionaire bets, and nostalgia for floppy disks. They also talk about their social media presence and online platforms.

Dec 28, 2023 • 5min
Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale - DTH
Apple Watches are back on sale. Bill Gates discusses the acceleration of discoveries through AI. Xiaomi unveils their first electric vehicle


