Daily Tech News Show DTNS March 2026 in Review
Mar 29, 2026
A brisk roundup of March's biggest tech headlines, from a public clash over AI supply risks to a major FCC change for home routers. They cover a landmark legal settlement reshaping app store fees and a mysterious new Xbox initiative. Discussion also touches on Valve hardware delays, controversy around an AI upscaling demo, and OpenAI pulling back from video to refocus on developer tools.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Anthropic's Public Clash Over Supply Chain Risk
- Anthropic sued after the U.S. Department of Defense labeled it a supply chain risk and then public conflict ensued.
- Tom Merritt noted the judge pressed for evidence and suggested the DoD may have skipped required notification to Congress, making an injunction plausible.
FCC Rule Forces Router Sourcing Shift
- The FCC will only certify consumer residential routers fully made and designed in the U.S., effectively blocking new foreign-designed routers from easy import unless exempted.
- Tom Merritt explained this applies to new designs only and could nudge sourcing or manufacturing changes without affecting existing devices on shelves.
Reassess App Distribution After Google Epic Settlement
- Google and Epic settlement lowers Play Store fees and permits third-party app stores, so developers should evaluate alternative distribution to reduce fees.
- Jenn Cutter listed specific new rates like 5% billing plus 15% service for in-app content on new installs and 15% flat game purchases.