Daily Tech News Show

Patrick Norton, expert in winter driving and cloud customer announcements, provides tips for safe winter driving. AWS's re:Invent conference announcements for cloud customers are discussed. Ofcom's study on AI use in the UK is examined.

Discussion on disabling AirDrop setting for children. Research shows Zoom fatigue is real. Leaks for Samsung's Galaxy S24 phone. Fear tactics of mainstream media. Physiological effects of video conferences. Dynamics of video conferences. Details about new OnePlus and Samsung flagship phones. Updates on YouTube channels and upcoming discussion on hand gestures.

Nvidia delays its next-gen H20 AI chip until Q1 2024, Pixel 8 owners report circular bumps under the screen, and Nearly 8.5 million Welltok user's patient data exposed in MoveIt breach.

Topics include Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, Cruise's plan to resume operations, and OpenAI and Microsoft being sued by writers for non-fiction

Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO. Spotify's changes to royalty payments. The $55 million saga of an unseen Netflix series. Labels will be charged for streaming fraud. Tech news and leadership changes at OpenAI. Examining the illusion of control for creators. Netflix's approach to deals and risks. Discussion on AirPods Pro and FrogPants.com promotion.

Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats and Sunbird the app developers that boasted they could access the iMessage protocol to give Android users blue bubbles has had its message app pulled from the Google Play store. And on Dua Lipa’s “At Your Service” podcast for BBC Sounds, Tim Cook told the singer: “We’re a company that believes in working on succession plans, so we have very detailed succession plans.” What does it mean?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast discusses the resignation of Cruise's CEO, Kyle Vogt, and the firing of OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. They also cover the latest tech updates, including the Epic vs Google trial, Apple's Vision Pro headset delay, and a biodegradable implantable wireless energy device. Additionally, they explore the partnership between General Motors and Cruz, as well as the behind-the-scenes happenings at OpenAI. Finally, they share a personal story about learning to drive stick shift and tease upcoming projects.

Toyota believes some drivers still want a stick shift in EVs. The environmental impact of tires is also important. Amazon and Hyundai are partnering to sell cars online. The hosts discuss the implications and lack of successful examples. They also talk about layoffs and AI focus in a company. Efforts are being made to address tire pollution. Tim Stevens is introduced and show updates are discussed.

Will Smith joins to share a geek gift buyer's guide for the holiday season. They discuss Apple's adoption of the RCS standard and the potential end to the blue vs green messaging debate. Plus, they cover the benefits of Qi v2.0 devices and provide recommendations for geek gifts including a screwdriver set, coffee brewer, and headlamp.

Microsoft Ignite announcements, convincing generated images in Psychological Science study, AI meteorology model from Google DeepMind called GraphCasts making better forecasts, Open AI's CEO announcing overload in paid subscriptions, Intel's release of microcode to fix chip bug, advancements in weather forecasting with Graphcast AI model, frustration with weather forecasts on Apple Watch