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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Apr 12, 2024 • 34min
#OpenToWork - DTNS 4747
Exploring the impact of tech layoffs and the aftermath, OpenTable's review changes, latest Chatbot stories, challenges in tech and media job markets, family dynamics in restaurant reviews, cost-effective PC upgrades, challenges and benefits of EV ownership, embracing change post job loss.
Apr 11, 2024 • 30min
The Deepfake Dilemma - DTNS 4746
Reviewers share thoughts on Humane's AI Pin; Instagram introduces nude image blurring; lawmakers unite against deepfake porn; Apple's spyware response and DuckDuckGo's new product discussed; wearables critique; Instagram's privacy feature; bipartisan efforts on deepfake laws.
Apr 10, 2024 • 32min
Microsoft Playing the Long Con(Sole) - DTNS 4745
Microsoft planning new Xbox hardware, Blizzard games returning to China in 2024, EU legislation benefits independent browser companies. Tech updates include new e-readers, AI service announcements, and game distribution deals. Discussion on browser preferences, Chrome dominance, gaming console evolution, and challenges of driving an EV in rural areas.
Apr 9, 2024 • 31min
Android Enhance and Triangulate - DTNS 4744
Android's enhanced Find My Device network is discussed along with big news from Google's Next conference. Tech updates cover Microsoft's data center investments, chip production expansion, and Google's Axion custom arm processor. Comparison between Google and Apple, airline chatbot refund, and EV challenges are also highlighted. EV driving infrastructure development and upcoming company acquisitions are teased with advertisement mentions.
Apr 8, 2024 • 31min
EV Adoption: It's All About $$$ - DTNS 4743
Ford delays EV rollout in favor of hybrids as public interest in EV wanes. Apple's new guidelines allow game emulators. EU permits music apps to link external websites. Podcast delves into tech updates, ethical AI practices, data privacy, EV ownership trends, and challenges, including Ford's hybrid plans and evolving EV charging landscape.
Apr 5, 2024 • 34min
Another Google Product Bites the Dust - DTNS 4742
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati discusses Sora model's data sources. Disney CEO plans password-sharing crackdown. Podcast explores Google Podcasts shutdown, user views on YouTube's podcast strategy, and challenges in AI image generation.
Apr 4, 2024 • 30min
Do You Need a VPN? - DTNS 4741
Patrick Norton discusses the importance of VPNs in online security, highlighting their role in providing privacy and control. He also touches on HTTPS encryption, market concerns, and the need for expert reviews of VPN services for optimal privacy.
Apr 3, 2024 • 30min
It's a Me, Cheat-io! - DTNS 4740
Microsoft is testing an AI chatbot for Xbox support services and has bigger plans for the technology. Stable Audio 2.0 allows users to create AI-generated songs. The Taiwan earthquake impacts chip production. Threads social network gains popularity in Taiwan. AI in gaming evolves with digital assistants like Clippy and Cortana.
Apr 2, 2024 • 29min
Are You a 60Hz Person? - DTNS 4739
Some people perceive more images per second than others, Yahoo acquiring an AI news app, New York Times integrating games for revenue, impact of display refresh rates on visual experience, diverse discussion on law enforcement technology and Alaska's robot guards
Apr 1, 2024 • 32min
Stargate AI-1 - DTNS 4738
Microsoft and OpenAI team up for AI supercomputer 'Stargate'. Legislative bill on TikTok divestment. Backdoor found in XZ Utils. Tech updates on Gmail, Microsoft Teams, Apple Podcasts, and Xiaomi. Security breaches and supply chain attacks discussed. TikTok's advertising and US election speculation. Future of AI technology and collaboration with Microsoft. Lawsuit against social networks and AI data training.
