

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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Sep 11, 2023 • 31min
Sharing is Scaring: a Wyze Tale - DTNS 4601
Amazon requires e-book writers to disclose AI content. Wyze security camera owners saw other webcam feeds. Meta tests cross-platform WhatsApp messaging. Implications of EU's DMA on big tech companies. Debating apps communicating with each other. EU law applied to an app and a collector set. Popularity of gaming devices and sentimental value of iPods. Psychological significance of hardware in luxury consumer products.

Sep 8, 2023 • 32min
The Best TVs With Robert Heron - DTNS 4600
Home Theater expert Robert Heron joins the hosts to discuss advancements in the TV and home theater space, including the increasing size of TVs, benefits of large format TVs, and the focus on OLED technology. Spotify's expansion into audiobooks and Apple's iOS updates to protect against exploits are also discussed.

Sep 7, 2023 • 27min
Reviews: The Most Dangerous Game? - DTNS 4599
This podcast discusses the value of online movie ratings and ways to improve them. They also talk about SoundCloud's new discovery feed feature and BMW's controversial subscription fee for heated seats in cars.

Sep 6, 2023 • 29min
Microsoft Knows the Old Regulation Magic - DTNS 4598
Hosts of the show, including Rich Stroffolino and Robb Dunewood, discuss topics such as the LastPass breach, the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, and Google's gaming ambitions in YouTube.

Sep 5, 2023 • 30min
The New Hotness in Soundbars - DTNS 4597
Picking the right soundbar for your TV, Apple and Microsoft's view on EU restrictions, the potential for internet use in preventing dementia, tech updates including Huawei's collaboration with SMIC and Meta's decision to deprecate Facebook News, and the importance of staying engaged and learning online.

Sep 4, 2023 • 6min
HONOR's Magic V2 Foldable Phone Gets High Marks at IFA - DTH
The podcast covers various tech news topics, including the launch of HONOR's Magic V2 foldable phone, concerns about YouTube Shorts revenue, and Microsoft WordPad getting deprecated.

Sep 1, 2023 • 34min
Is Lenovo's Legion Go... A Go - DTNS 4596
Tech IPOs making a comeback, AI drone racer beats humans, Lenovo announces new gaming devices and glasses, future potential of technology, resurgence of IPOs, closing announcements

Aug 31, 2023 • 31min
YouTube Traffic Signals Problems - DTNS 4595
Tasia Custode, host of “AI Named This Show”, joins DTNS to discuss the YouTube invalid traffic bug, the frustrations faced by creators, and YouTube's policy. Also, Signify announces a new security camera for the Philips Hue Line.

Aug 30, 2023 • 31min
Hey Fridge, What's for Dinner? - DTNS 4594
OpenAI reaches $1 billion in annual sales as ChatGPT use soars. Pew research shows only 18% of Americans have used ChatGPT. Samsung launches 'Food' app, an AI-powered food and recipe app. PlayStation Plus raises prices following Xbox Game Pass. Discussion on rising prices for gaming services and a comparison between elite Navy seals and regular infantrymen.

Aug 29, 2023 • 30min
Don't Blame the AI - DTNS 4593
Google rolls out Duet AI, HBO Max offers limited access to AMC+ shows, Snapchat releases AI selfie feature. Asus denies Zenfone rumors. Benefits of streaming services and introduction of Google Cloud's Duet AI. Google's new features and AI integration. Google's AI tool for accountants and Samsung's outdoor TV.


