

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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Jul 25, 2018 • 30min
DTNS 3332 - Where There's Steam, There's Chat
Facebook is rolling out "Watch Party" for all users. The company hopes that its shared viewing feature will make it competitive with streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube. Plus Valve launched Steam Chat and Google plans on selling its own Titan Security Keys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2018 • 32min
DTNS 3331 - Xbox Swims with the Stream
As Microsoft readies plans for its next generation gaming console we examine the future of dedicated gaming hardware as software and services take on an even more outsized role in a video game console's success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2018 • 30min
DTNS 3330 - Echoes in the Echo Chamber
Where is technology journalism failing the reader, and what should a revamped tech coverage look like? Plus Nintendo sues another rom site and Qualcomm unveils a new 5G antenna module that could be the solution to 5G signal interference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2018 • 25min
DTNS Labs - The Fate of the Internet
Tom Merritt talks with Jack Conte about the idea that the Internet has gone from subculture to mass adoption and whether that means we can't have nice things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2018 • 34min
DTNS 3329 - Bring a penny, get a part
How is an upstart wireless broadband provider beating an incumbent cable broadband provider? We find out as Patrick Norton shares his experience with his new internet provider. Plus are tariffs really going to increase the price of popular gadgets? We unpack the news and drill through the FUD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2018 • 32min
DTNS 3328 - 99 Project Loons Go By
DC is launching the DC Universe streaming service as a hub for all of its properties. One of the chief aims of the service is to bring fans of the DC universe into a location that can provide the detail and nuance that twitter and Facebook can't provide while also weeding out toxic behavior and harassment. Will it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2018 • 29min
DTNS 3327 - Your "Free" Isn't Really Free
The EU has handed down a €4.3 billion fine for three cases of Google abusing its dominant Android market position. We examine the reasoning and the implications have for Google and its operations in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2018 • 31min
DTNS 3326 - Airbnb On The Side of Caution
How should Airbnb handle people with criminal convictions. Should all data be made relevant or just the most recent or the most serious? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2018 • 29min
DTNS 3325 - Don't Believe the Skype
We discuss the reason's why some of Instagram's biggest memers are locking their accounts and going private with their posts. Will this new approach ensure enough mindshare on a crowded platform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2018 • 31min
DTNS 3324 - iPad Affinity for Photoshop
Adobe announces that it will reveal a full featured version Photoshop for the iPad this fall. What does it mean for Apple and what does it tell us about Apple's hardware strategy. Plus MS pens a blog post detailing the implications of facial recognition on society and the need for greater government regulation of the technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


