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Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang and friends stream live to discuss the tech news of the day to help you understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 1min
ChatGPT Adds Pounds - DTNS Live 5042
Main Show starts at 6:11Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that for the first time a majority of Americans got their news via social media over TV, direct websites and apps. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is telling countries they need to develop Sovereign AI. We explain what that is and what it can mean for AI development. Is the best way to store renewable energy sand? Finland thinks so.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
Chatbot Confidential - DTNS Live 5041
Main Show starts at 8:32Meta’s Threads app will now let users mark posts as containing spoilers, blurring text or images until tapped. Can LLM chatbots like ChatGPT be causing problems for those already suffering from mentally instability? An Oxford professor explains why they think AI alone cannot solve the productivity puzzle. And Ford tackles Pikes Peak race to summit with a heavily modified Mustang Mach-E.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 9min
Stablemattress - DTNS Live 5040
Meta’s AI app draws criticism for its unclear privacy settings. Is cryptocurrency about to actually go mainstream? Google reiterated its opposition to age verification of a device’s user through its app store. And its our Friday great debates as well tackle some of the world’s most contentious issues.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 1min
Bodily Hotkeys - DTNS Live DTNS 5039
Emily Forlini is here to give us an update on the state of brain computer interfaces. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new AI-based tropical cyclone forecasting model. NYU and UC Berkeley researchers have come up with a way to train robots by watching people perform tasks from their own perspectives. And Amazon Prime Video pads out their streaming non-ad free subscription with more ads.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 4min
A Handheld Boom - DTNS Live 5038
Main Show starts at 7:15We discuss Amazon’s AI-powered Video Generator just out of beta. How burying smartphones can help fight crime. Scott shares what he thinks of the Xbox Handheld gaming PCs announced this week. And remembering Bill Atkinson’s legacy in GUI operating systems.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
Microsoft Build and Tractor Pull - DTNS Live 5037
Meta pushes deeper into the AGI race with a new superintelligence lab and high-profile hires, while Apple draws the curtain on Intel Macs and Microsoft ditches Seattle for its Build conference. Meanwhile, Google’s AI-driven search is siphoning publisher traffic, Transsion is electrifying Africa with budget e-bikes, and Threads finally learns how to DM.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
WWDC - What's Up Apple? - DTNS Live 5036
Main Show starts at 6:49We share our thoughts on this year’s Apple Keynote from WWDC. Justin share’s his thoughts on China’s ban on AI before entrance exams. And where is Apple on a deployment date for Apple Intelligence?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
Walmart Sends Out the Drones - DTNS Live 5035
Main Show starts at 8:49We divine what we can expect from Monday’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with help from Spotify. Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five more US cities. And it's Friday and time for another end of week quiz!Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 8min
Surfs Up for AI in Seafood - DTNS Live 5034
Main Show starts at 9:32Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to explain the role AI is taking in revolutionizing Aquaculture. Why is Microsoft publishing a magazine? Amazon hopes to replace delivery drivers with robots. And would you pay $22,000 for a luxury-minded display for showcasing your dynamic digital art?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Put Your Face in the Game - DTNS Live! 5033
00:00 Preshow09:26 DTNS Live StartsThe IRS open-sourced its Direct File software amid political pressure, Microsoft reshuffled leadership to align LinkedIn and Office under shared AI goals, and AMC Networks joined other studios in partnering with AI firm Runway to streamline production and marketing.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


