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Daily Tech News Show is a 30 minute podcast dedicated to giving you tech news that’s easy to understand in a fun and informative way.

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Wi-Fi Body Shaping – DTNS Live 5065

Researchers at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy have developed “WhoFi,” a method to identify individuals based on how their physical bodies alter Wi-Fi signals. The UK government has signed a statement of intent to use OpenAI’s products in public services. Nate Lanxon is here to detail his journey to moving his digital music collection to Apple Music without losing all his collected user and usage data like playlists, most listened to songs, artists etc. Why are so many people putting odd s...

Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min

Micro-soft on Security? – DTNS Live 5064

Google just added a video of the Pixel 10 to the page about its upcoming August 20th announcement. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Watkins recently vacating an order based on fake AI generated citations. RISC-V is having a moment and why that’s important. And Microsoft issues emergency SharePoint patches to fix exploits used by attackers causing people to question the company’s commitment to security. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate...

Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min

Only the Finest Human Crafted AI - DTNS Live 5063

Molly Wood is here to explain how recycling could be the solution to obtaining a critical supply of rare earth metals. Plus, over two-thirds of U.S. consumers have used P2P payment methods like Zelle in the last year. Are we moving inextricably closer to a cashless society? Netflix says it used generative AI for the first time in one of its original series, The Eternaut. And it's Friday. We test your mettle on which thing is a rare earth metal and which is not on this week's Friday fun quiz. Sta...

Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min

Are AI Fares Fair? – DTNS Live 5062

Automattic is relaunching Beeper, the universal messaging app. Delta Air Lines is hoping to boost profitability by moving from set fares to individualized pricing determined by AI. We discuss why Video Games are such hot movie and streaming TV properties and is it just a fad or is it a signal of something else? Uber plans to make “multi-hundred-million dollar investments” in both Nuro and Lucid, deploying “20,000 or more” robotaxis in the US. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe....

Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min

Ganon in the Driver’s Seat – DTNS Live 5061

Has Steam’s new publishing rule given third-party electronic payment processors control over game listings? Casting has been announced for the Legend of Zelda movie. We pick our fantasy cast. Seagate’s HAMR-based hard drives are now available to consumers, with 30TB models going for $600. And does Razer’s new Core X V2 signals a new start for eGPUs? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here ! Support the show on Patreo...

Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min

Can AI Localize What You Vocalize? – DTNS Live 5060

Reddit has started age verification checks for UK users to comply with the Online Safety Act. Uber will partner with Baidu to let people schedule rides with its robo-taxis outside the US and China. Microsoft is testing energy saver settings based on your workflow instead of just your battery level. And are accented AI voices an important feature for users? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here ! Support the show on Patreon by bec...

Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min

Tales From The Crypto – DTNS Live 5059

Would you use Google’s NotebookLM as a destination for information and not just a tool? What is “Crypto Week” in the US House of Representatives and who does it benefit? Justin explains. The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the first new hardware from Commodore’s new management. And two brother-in-laws from Michigan got so fed up with Xfinity they made their own fiberoptic ISP. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here !...

Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min

Oh, My WordPad – DTNS Live 5058

Belkin will end support for its WEMO smart home products. Johns Hopkins University researchers developed an autonomous surgical robot that can do most of a gallbladder removal. How to tweak Windows 11 to look and feel more like Windows 10. And it’s time again for our Friday Fun Quiz, this time about Samsung history. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here ! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a s...

Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min

Scrapping the Scrapers – DTNS Live 5057

Is Cloudflare positioning itself as the new Sheriff in town when it comes to AI bots scraping sites? Intel admits it’s further behind its competitors in fab and AI technologies. After catching OpenAI’s bot telling users about a fake music notation feature, sheet music platform Soundslice built it. And YouTube is making changes to stop the spread of AI slop and plans on closing the platform’s Trending section. Starring Robb Dunewood, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a sepa...

Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min

Foldables For Families – DTNS Live 5056

Robb unpacks Samsung’s Unpacked event. New foldable phones anyone? And speaking of foldables. Their adoption is less than anticipated although it’s still growing. Would lower prices help goose that number up? Why is drawing ad dollars so much more difficult for video gaming versus other media formats? And did an AI scanner really charge a rental car customer $440 for a scuff on the tire? Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate pa...

Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min

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