

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 3, 2021 • 34min
What Will You Do With the Loot Bag? - DTNS 4104
Apple will delay its CSAM features, Amazon plans to release its own branded TVs later this year, and how widespread is misinformation on social media spread during political campaigns and ways to mitigate their effects.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 2021 • 33min
Locastaway - DTNS 4103
Apple faces legal scrutiny for abuse of market dominance in India, Texas legislature approves a bill to fine social media platforms for removing posts or users based on location or political view, and Locast, a non-profit service that streams locally broadcast channels over the internet, to people geolocated in the broadcast area, shuts down after losing copyright case.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.

Sep 1, 2021 • 32min
Tap for Proof of Age - DTNS 4102
We go over all the various facets of the chip shortage and why supplies will still be tight at the end of the year and what you can do about it.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 30min
The Pizza Sauce Glue - DTNS 4101
Microsoft announced the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out on October 5th, starting with new devices. Protocol’s Amber Burton has an article called ‘There aren’t enough data scientists’: How the future of reskilling in tech is changing. South Korea’s National Assembly passed an amendment on Tuesday prohibiting large app-store operators from requiring the use of their in-app purchasing systems.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Lamarr Wilson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2021 • 29min
Windows 10 is the New Windows 7 - DTNS 4100
Has constant video conferencing made people already neurotic about their image? A new survey from Harvard in the International Journal of Women’s Dermatology suggests that video conferencing is impacting how people view themselves, in a disorder called “Zoom dysmorphia.”Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2021 • 22min
Gaming Checkpoint - DTNS Experiment Week
Gaming Checkpoint gives you an overview of what's going on around the console scene, covering hardware options, online play, and near future outlook. Whether you're a lapsed gamer looking to dive back into this generation or are getting into console gaming for the first time, this episode will cover what Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have to offer.Hosted by Jenn Cutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2021 • 58min
BBQ and Tech - DTNS Experiment Week
BBQ and Tech is an energetic dive into all facets of how technology is being used to make everyone's favorite cookout food, Bar-B-Que. Hosted by lifelong friends, <a href="http://twitter.com/bigchrisashley">Chris Ashley</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/rodsimmons">Rod Simmons</a> who share a 15+ year tech obsession with all things smoked or grilled, BBQ and Tech will share tips, tricks, and technology to earn you the title of backyard grill master.This week’s episode finds Chris and Rod walking through the evolution of their smoker purchase history. The discussion is intended to help listeners understand the nuances of some of the most popular smokers being used today and hopefully help inform their decision on purchasing a new cooker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2021 • 15min
Pegasus Project: Special Report - DTNS Experiment Week
Pegasus is a digital tool sold by the NSO Group to different governments across the globe used to monitor activists, politicians and persons of interest. In The Pegasus Project, journalists from 17 outlets like The Guardian, Le Monde, The Washington Post or Aristegui Noticias, collaborated to reveal the way the spyware was used by different agencies. In this special report we explore what they found and the effect it had in the way technology was implemented by different government agencies. The transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nhE-hImCJQty7LHh0TmJdofm9GL92bhPyoyAp-yhs1o/edit?usp=sharingHosted by Dan Campos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2021 • 37min
Ask a Luddite - DTNS Experiment Week
Rich Stroffolino talks with tech skeptic Ben Weinberg about the latest tech news. In this pilot episode, they look into the luddite perspective on Apple's recently announced on-device scanning for CSAM, Facebook's metaverse take on VR meetings, and why AI-generated websites are like Final Cut X.Featuring Rich Stroffolino, Ben Weinberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 38min
Photography For Today's Users - DTNS Experiment Week
It is said that the best camera is the one you have with you, and the latest smartphones offer extraordinary capabilities, but are they really the only camera you need? DTNS Associate Producer Amos is joined by Ant Pruitt of Hands On Photography to discuss when and why you might consider making the investment into a dedicated camera system.Starring by Anthony Lemos, Ant Pruitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


