

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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Nov 16, 2023 • 32min
Apple Joins the RCS Party - DTNS 4647
Will Smith joins to share a geek gift buyer's guide for the holiday season. They discuss Apple's adoption of the RCS standard and the potential end to the blue vs green messaging debate. Plus, they cover the benefits of Qi v2.0 devices and provide recommendations for geek gifts including a screwdriver set, coffee brewer, and headlamp.

Nov 15, 2023 • 31min
Clippy is My Copilot - DTNS 4646
Microsoft Ignite announcements, convincing generated images in Psychological Science study, AI meteorology model from Google DeepMind called GraphCasts making better forecasts, Open AI's CEO announcing overload in paid subscriptions, Intel's release of microcode to fix chip bug, advancements in weather forecasting with Graphcast AI model, frustration with weather forecasts on Apple Watch

Nov 14, 2023 • 30min
Do Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? - DTNS 4645
Guests Will Sattelberg and others discuss teenagers' preference for iPhones, new YouTube policies, and iMessage access on the Nothing Phone 2. Also covered are the financial arrangement between Google and Apple, challenges of switching between iOS and Android, and upcoming topics on note-taking apps and the 'world's greatest con'.

Nov 13, 2023 • 33min
Apps for Noteworthy Events - DTNS 4644
Apple's upcoming updates with AI integration, tablets for kids, and recommendations for note-taking apps are discussed in this episode. The team also explores NVIDIA's new GPU for AI supercomputers and the impressive sales growth during Singles Day. The speaker shares their experience with different note-taking apps and covers funny phrases, upcoming shows, and a sponsored ad.

Nov 10, 2023 • 5min
After Failing To Rebound, Tumblr Is Downscaling - DTH
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.

Nov 9, 2023 • 34min
AI Pin, Engage! - DTNS 4643
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.

Nov 8, 2023 • 33min
A GTA 6 Announcement Announcement - DTNS 4642
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

Nov 7, 2023 • 30min
"Sensing" Ocean Changes - DTNS 4641
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.

Nov 6, 2023 • 31min
EVs Take a Slow Ride - DTNS 4640
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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 32min
Night of the Undead Ad Blockers - DTNS 4639
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.


