

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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Dec 6, 2021 • 31min
Fixing the Supply Chain - DTNS 4165
Brian Brushwood shares his experience trying to mitigate the issues of supply chain constraints on his online store. DoorDash is starting a 15-minute delivery with its chain of DashMart convenience stores in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. What is DAO and how does it allow cryptocurrency owners to benefit?Starring Tom Merritt, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2021 • 14min
20 Years of Xbox - DTNS: Gaming News Monthly 3
DTNS Gaming News Monthly brings you the month's biggest gaming news in approximately 15 minutes. Valve delays SteamDeck shipping until February 2022, Activision Blizzard continues to deal with fallout from harassment complaints, and Microsoft celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Xbox.https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2021/06/10/about-non-fungible-tokens/https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2021/03/11/about-blockchain/Hosted by Jenn Cutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2021 • 33min
Self Driving Doesn't Pass the Road Test - DTNS 4164a
We get a firsthand account from Allison Sheridan on what it’s like driving around with Tesla’s Autopilot feature turned on. Plus US regulators look to stop the Nvidia/Arm merger.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2021 • 33min
There Can Be Only One Delivery - DTNS 4163
Instacart plans to launch a 15-minute delivery service in a US city as early as February. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3 platforms for ARM-based PCs, built on the 5-nanometer process. Qualcomm says they will get 5G support for both sub-6 and mmWave service, multi-day battery life. upgraded camera, audio functions and chip-to-cloud security. And Square co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will change its name to Block, effective December 10th.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 2021 • 34min
Microsoft Puts their Customers on Edge - DTNS 4162
We check in on the latest developments from autonomous vehicle company Nuro, we review the reactions to Microsoft’s integration of the Buy Now, Pay Later service Zip into Edge web browser, and how is Meta responding to concerns of child safety advocates about end to end encryption on WhatsApp.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021 • 32min
Virtual Realty is a Real Thing - DTNS 4161
Twitter updated its privacy information policy preventing the sharing of personal information without consent including photos and videos part of its anti-doxxing rules. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority ordered Meta to sell Giphy. The Wall Street Journal reports on investment companies buying up digital “land” in virtual platforms that they hope may one day become the metaverse.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 32min
Jack Tweets Goodbye - DTNS 4160
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down. What does this mean for users of the social media platform and does this signal new direction for the company?Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2021 • 4min
Baidu Approved to Charge for Robotaxis in Beijing - DTH
Baidu can now charge for robotaxi rides in Beijing, Apple's AR headset reportedly doesn't need to be tethered to a phone or Mac, and Google agrees to give UK regulators oversight and input into its Privacy Sandbox APIs.Get the show notes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2021 • 8min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Can't figure out what to get your favorite techie this holiday season? Then check out these great suggestions from the DTNS co-contributors and listeners! And if you want to follow up on any of the gift ideas just click on the affiliate links below.Rich Stroffolino Instax Mini LinkScott Johnson Year Long Subscription to Xbox GamePassTerrance Gaines Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods ChargerMark Bussell Jr multi-charging cable AND (USB- Lightning mini USB)Nik Kearney Samsung Wireless Charger TrioSP Noxgear Tracer360Shannon Morse OcCOOP Quick Charge Hand WarmerJames Thatcher Sovol SV03 3D printerGeorge Tsang Portable Battery PacksMatt Schultz Martian by Andy Weir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2021 • 4min
AT&T and Verizon lower 5G tower strength for FAA review - DTH
AT&T and Verizon agree lower 5G tower strength for six months for an FAA review, Pinterest settles discrimination lawsuit, and the European Commission proposed a bill overhauling how political ads can be targeted. Check out all the show notes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


