
Daily Tech News Show
Tom Merritt and the team help you stay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing.
Latest episodes

Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
Huawei announced a new 16:10 aspect ratio smartphone - DTNSB 4980
Roger Chang, producer at DTNS and an expert in the chip industry, dives into Huawei's newly launched Pura X smartphone with a unique 16:10 aspect ratio, highlighting its potential for productivity and entertainment. The discussion also covers AMD's latest chips and how they stack against Intel, alongside NVIDIA's innovations. They ponder the effects of U.S. sanctions on Huawei's revenue growth and explore the rapid advancements in AI, raising ethical questions surrounding its evolution.

Mar 19, 2025 • 30min
Nvdia Is All About Robotics Now - DTNSB 4979
Plus the EU comes for Apple and Google, AGAIN and Atari has a watch that plays games.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories in this episode can be found here.

Mar 18, 2025 • 30min
Alphabet Acquires Cloud Security Company Wiz for $32 Billion - DTNSB 4978
Tom ordered the newly announced Core Devices wearable running PebbleOS, and Dr. Niki discusses Colossal's pathway to resurrecting the mammoth.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links for the stories covered in this episode can be found here.

Mar 17, 2025 • 31min
3D Print any RC Robot Toy You Want - DTNSB 4977
Plus, the US Congress is actually the best at online resources. So sayeth Jen Briney!Starring Tom Merritt and Robb DunewoodShow notes can be found here.

Mar 17, 2025 • 4min
Discord Announces Social SDK For Game Developers - DTH
Google’s Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara. Show Notes

Mar 14, 2025 • 29min
Encryption for all RCS Messages - DTNSB 4976
Plus the rumors of SXSW Interactive’s death are exaggerated, and Gemini gets personal. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here.

Mar 13, 2025 • 27min
Intel’s Path to Reinvention Begins With Lip-Bu Tan - DTNSB 4975
Meta’s Community Notes launch is imminent, and Tom sits down with Brian Ibbott to talk about what it takes to bring The Morning Show to Las Vegas.Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.Show notes can be found here.

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Mar 12, 2025 • 23min
Why China’s EVs are So Cheap - DTNSB 4974
Bodie Grimm, an expert on the Chinese EV market, dives into the reasons behind the remarkable affordability of electric vehicles in China. He explains how production efficiencies, government subsidies, and fierce competition drive down prices, making EVs more accessible. Grimm also discusses the implications of these low costs for global competitors and highlights the innovative features that enhance the appeal of Chinese EVs. The conversation further touches on Niantic's strategic decision to sell its gaming division, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry.

Mar 11, 2025 • 30min
Big Design Changes Coming to iOS and macOS - DTNSB 4973
Tom chats with Jason about his jump into independent content creation, and smartwatch shipments decline for the first time ever.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to today's stories can be found here.

Mar 10, 2025 • 32min
The Scoop on US Science Funding - DTNSB 4972
Dr. Niki updates us on the latest plus, why the new Siri is delayed, and the Pixel 4a got the battery-killing update.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here.