Daily Tech News Show

Streaming is creating a boom in horror flicks. Topics include Apple's new M3 SoC and MacBook pricing, an international counter-ransomware initiative, paying ransom to hackers, and the popularity of horror movies.

Meta's ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram coming soon in EU. Google's research on using noise-canceling headphones as heart rate monitors. US President Biden's executive order on AI safety guidelines. Tech news updates including Western Digital, Microsoft, Open AI, Qualcomm, Asus, and Mastodon. Debate on Facebook's subscription model for ad-free experience.

Tasia Custode, a reviewer, shares insights on Pixel 8 Pro's A.I. features. UN forms advisory board for international AI governance. Google Maps introduces new changes.

Twitch's announcements at TwitchCon, Spotify's changes to royalty model, and analysis of Meta's earnings. Bug Bounty program, EV plans, smartphone series, audio and video calls, daily active users, self-driving car rides.

Sony plans to release a PS5 slim with and without an optical disc drive. Amazon is beta testing AI image generation tools for advertisers. Qualcomm details its new chip lines. The podcast also covers topics such as tech updates, the impact of image manipulation technology, Sony's decision on internet connectivity for the PS5 setup, interactive and responsive cars, AI art, TikTok conversation, and dungeon murder update.

Topics include artificial wombs' potential uses and ethical questions, Nightshade tool to prevent unauthorized training on creations, and the POSSE solution for decentralizing social media.

Exploring the release of Matter 1.2 for smart home devices and the challenges it faces. SiFi's plan to build an open access fiber network to open up municipal broadband markets. The investments made by companies in AI integration. Rumors about Apple's new Mac and Microsoft's fix for Excel's gene-naming issue. Sales records of popular PlayStation games and NASA's patching of Voyager 2. Apple's advantage in messaging apps and a potential affordable EV from Tesla. Praise for recent episodes and an upcoming discussion on collaborative editing technology.

Molly Wood discusses company's efforts to decarbonize LA before 2028 Olympics. Tesla's latest earnings and AI training speed-up efforts are explored. Tech news includes EV market competition and failed attempts to replace floppy disks. Risks and benefits of DNA data sharing are discussed. Molly Wood's work and show details are mentioned.

The podcast covers meta beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing 'broadcast channels' to Facebook and Messenger. It also discusses the recent data breach at 23andMe and the implications of a DNA data breach. Additionally, there is a discussion on the reestablishment of net neutrality and updates on artificial intelligence.

A $1 subscription fee is being tested in NZ and the Philippines for a social media platform. YouTube is making changes to its interface and creator tools. Activision Blizzard games won't be on Xbox Game Pass until 2024. The hosts discuss the challenges of integrating different game launchers and platforms. The podcast also covers a forgotten tech demo from 1968 and upcoming live shows.