Daily Tech News Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft successfully acquires Activision-Blizzard. Best Buy plans to stop selling physical video media. Tech updates include satellite service, chip investigation, drone certification, TikTok battles, and spacecraft mission. The hosts speculate on the nostalgia wave for DVDs and VHS tapes. They explore concerns and benefits of AI, including fighting bed bugs. Laser elimination of bed bugs is discussed. The speaker mentions LinkedIn, security, and the CSO series.

Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe discuss social media platforms under scrutiny for disinformation and illegal content during the Israel-Hamas War. They also explore the reviews of Google's Pixel 8 Pro, YouTube surpassing Netflix as the top video source for US teens, Meta's struggles with news publishers, and the messaging capabilities of Snap and TikTok. The chapter concludes with various tech demos, open-source chips, Netflix opening restaurants, and a report from Siemens Energy.

Sony announces cloud-streamed PS5 games, Google's payment to Apple for search engine dominance, TikTok facing a lawsuit for alleged harm to children, updates from cloud service providers, the Right to Repair Act signed in California, Disney's new bipedal robot and drone delivery

This podcast discusses topics such as Apple's lighter version of the Vision Pro, Google's expansion of 'Project Green Light', and the shifting landscape of news platforms. It also explores the bias in coin flipping and the mystery surrounding almond milk.

Snap's My AI chatbot under investigation in the UK for privacy risks, Samsung and SK Hynix able to supply chip equipment to China-based factories, Google's Vertex AI to assist doctors with patient histories and billing.

Data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy discusses the impact of AI on mathematics. They also explore chatbots recreating celebrity personalities and the drawbacks of self-checkout. In addition, the podcast delves into improving ship breaking with robotics and expresses gratitude to supporters.