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Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt and the team help you stay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing.

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Episodes

Working in the New Normal - DTNS 3763

Telecommuting is often touted as the solution to quarantined-at-home workers. But are the realities of telecommuting and is it really the panacea for populations who practice social distancing? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 17, 202033 minEp. 3763

Zoom Wasn't the First Zoom - DTNS 3762

Twitter is a bastion of trolling, bots and quotable comments. But recently oncologists have reported it has been a valuable source of oncology related information and data. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 16, 202031 minEp. 3762

Best Ways To Escape Reality - DTNS 3761

As another week of COVID-19 quarantining passes, people are looking for a way to escape their situation with the help of virtual on-line experiences and VR. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 15, 202032 minEp. 3761

Slinging Trials - DTNS 3760

Patrick Norton is on to talk about free streaming options and his own streaming setup as he crisscrosses the country. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton Link to Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 14, 202031 minEp. 3760

A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759

A Que to Shop Online - DTNS 3759 SimilarWeb reported that YouTube website traffic was up 15% as people tuned in during COVID-19 lockdowns. But that doesn't mean that creators are seeing a similar increase in revenue. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Lamarr Wilson and Joe. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 13, 202033 minEp. 3759

COVID-19 Mutation and Infection - GDI 3755 Excerpt

We've received requests asking if we could post an excerpt of GDI 3755 post-show discussion with Dr. Kiki on how COVID-19 mutates and infects people. So here it is for everyone to access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202021 minEp. 3755

Beyond The Paleontology - DTNS 3758

Dinosaur bones are the stuff of imaginations, movies and epic museum displays. But how has technology changed the way we dig up fossils and more importantly they way we study them? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Riley Black. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 202031 minEp. 3758

Appreciating the Little Things in Life - DTNS 3757

Microscopes are a common fixture in labs the world over. But what makes modern microscopy tools different from the ones everyone used in HS biology? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young and Ariel Waldman. Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 09, 202032 minEp. 3757

Digging for Toilets - DTNS 3756

The days of Indiana Jones in archaeology is over. Now its all about drones, LIDAR, and DNA sequencing. Found out how tech innovations are changing the way we do archaeology. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Annalee Newitz, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 08, 202032 minEp. 3756

It's always Sunny in Dr Kiki's Basement - DTNS 3755

Dr. Kirsten Sanford from This Week In Science is here to answer your technology related questions about COVID-19 Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Kiki Sanford, Patrick Beja, Joe. Link to Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 07, 202033 minEp. 3755

Get Your Aerogel To Mars - DTNS 3754

Colonizing Mars is the stuff of Fiction. From movies to TV shows everybody has a plan for Mars. But to actually colonize another planet you need to make it a place where humans can actually survive. While domed cities might seem like a solution for some its just a stop gap to their goal. Terraforming the Red Planet. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Eric Carson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 202031 minEp. 3754

1999 Nice + 2020 Memes - DTNS 3753

Has mandatory stay-at-home orders changed they way we behave online? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Chris Ashely, Len Peralta, Joe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202032 minEp. 3753

COVID Ad Ops - DTNS 3752

Intel unveils new mobile CPU parts in response to AMD's Ryzen 9 4000 enthusiast mobile processor announcement last month. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Justin Robert Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 202031 minEp. 3752

Skype’s The Limit - DTNS 3751

As telecommuters and families flock to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs why has Skype not seen a similar boost in use or recognition? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Scott Johnson, and Roger Chang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 01, 202032 minEp. 3751

This is Your Brain on Text - DTNS 3750

The Intercept reveals Zoom doesn't use end-to-end encryption, neuro-scientists discover a way to turn brain activity into text and Fitbit announces a new activity tracker. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202032 minEp. 3750

Fight For Your Rights To Privacy - DTNS 3749

As health authorities race to contact trace infected patients with people in the public many are turning to smartphones as way to speed-up the process. But are there privacy issues related to this method and how can they be mitigated? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202030 minEp. 3749

Zoom Responsibly - DTNS 3748

With so many people turning to Zoom for their teleconferencing needs, as they work from home, what are the security risks of the platform and what can be done to mitigate them? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Shannon Morse and Len Peralta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202033 minEp. 3748

No Goose On Christmas - DTNS 3747

A new Pew study suggests people who receive COVID-19 news primarily through social media have greater misconceptions around the disease. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 202032 minEp. 3747

DTNS Special - How to Stream Video from Home

We share our experiences and our personal tech setups for streaming video from out homes. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Bryce Castillo, Justin Robert Young, Shannon Morse, Allison Sheridan, Scott Johnson, Joe, Amos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202055 min

Hack the Virus! - DTNS 3746

A round-up of all the COVID-19 related tech stories of the day including MIT's plan to release plans for a low cost respirator and WHO partnering with tech companies. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202031 minEp. 3746

Comfort Media - DTNS 3745

We share our tips on keeping ourselves busy when we're sheltering-at-home and not working. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Patrick Beja Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202032 minEp. 3745

Please Influencer Responsibly - DTNS 3744

As new travel restrictions come into effect to slow the spread of COVID-19 how are influencers changing the way they produce and present content for their audience? Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Lamarr Wilson, Joe, Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202033 minEp. 3744

Net-WORKing Indeed - DTNS 3743

With more and more people telecommuting to work the strain on ISP networks could be immense. What are some companies to relieve that pressure? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Patrick Norton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202031 minEp. 3743

A Bit Of Distancing - DTNS 3742

How will America's manufacturing industry respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and will it be enough? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Justin Robert Young, Joe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202032 minEp. 3742

General Data, Meet Private Info – DTNS 3741

The US government is in talks with tech companies regarding the use of location data to track and slow the spread and affects of COVID-19. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202032 minEp. 3741

Lost in the Amazon - DTNS 3740

Major tech companies are working together to stop misinformation about COVID-19 from spreading, while elevating authoritative content on their platforms. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Patrick Beja Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202032 minEp. 3740

Survey Says: That's a Horrible Answer 3739

Allison Sheridan recently tried the Android smartphone to experience ecosystem. She shares her experiences with it and the problems with security updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202030 minEp. 3739

Hats Off To No Caps - DTNS 3738

As enormity of COVID-19 begins to affect various parts of society how has big tech responding to the challenges of the outbreak. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202030 minEp. 3738

Who Does Cybersecurity Look Like?

How a diverse Infosec team can anticipate and dodge security risks. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe Link to the Show Notes . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202030 minEp. 3737

All the Right Packets In All the Wrong Places - DTNS 3736

COVID-19 has the potential to hammer home ISPs as companies and their employees consider telecommuting as an option over working from an office. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Scott Johnson, Joe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202030 minEp. 3736
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