Matter Has a Moment at CES - DTNS 4931
Tom has good news for fans of the Matter smart home standard. Plus, tech to help dyslexic readers and more from CES 2025.
Jan 08, 2025•18 min
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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Attach This Title With Silicone Tape! - DTNS Live 4930
It’s day 2 of our CES coverage. Allison found a space heater for beehives, an emotional support robot for pets, iFixit’s latest DIY repair tools. Plus Robb has found a potentially life changing tool for those with dyslexia. Tom’s found several new smart glasses. And Bodie shares what he learned from Lightship RV about the future of EV RVing and Pivotal’s single seat EVTOL. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Not...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 4930
The End of #HELLPORTAL at Meta - DTNS CES Briefing
Nvidia is the new Microsoft as far as CES keynotes go, Meta ends its fact-checking, Anker has new ways to power including solar-powered freezing and Leonovo has a rollable screen you can soon buy.
Jan 07, 2025•31 min
You Bots Get ON My Lawn! - DTNS Live 4929
We are down in Las Vegas reporting from the Consumer Electronics Camera 2025. We had a great discussion at AMD’s event, TCL’s announcements, new pinball machines from Stern, wearables, robot lawnmowers and Robb had a chance to talk to the CEO of Stellar about their product to provide mobile internet access to vehicles. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Jan 06, 2025•58 min•Season 12Ep. 4929
What to KNow from CES 2025 - DTNS CES Briefing
Monday, January 6th, 2025 This is the Daily Tech News CES Briefing for Monday, January 6th, 2025. To give you a complete look at the news coming out of CES, I’ll be doing these shorter briefings each morning, followed by our regular DTNS discussions in a separate episode later in the day. I’m Tom Merritt, let’s start with what you need to know with the big story.
Jan 06, 2025•21 min
Fake People? We Don't Even Like Real People - DTNS Live 4928
Can putting data centers in space provide much needed benefits and what are the challenges? Hoping to appeal to a younger crowd Meta is rolling out features to let users create AI characters on Instagram and Facebook and why some say the results look more like spam more than anything else. Roger brings a quiz about Las Vegas. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Jan 03, 2025•56 min•Season 12Ep. 4928
The Land of Bilk and Honey!!! - DTNS Live 4927
On this episode. Is the web browser extension coupon code tool, Honey, running a scam using influencers to peddle its product? Plus Meta swaps out its Global Affairs President, former leader of the UK Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, with Joel Kaplan, Clegg’s deputy and a well connected Republican. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Jan 02, 2025•47 min•Season 12Ep. 4927
2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926
It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what they think will happen to the tech landscape in the year 2025! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 4926
2024 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4925
It’s the 2024 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the year 2024 back in December of 2023 to see how they actually turned out! Who came out on top and who was just too early? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 30, 2024•41 min•Season 11Ep. 4925
2024 Predictions Show from (REPOST from Dec 2023) - DTNS 4675
We’d thought it be fun to include a repost of last year’s 2024 tech predictions before we bring you are 2024 tech predictions RESULTS show on Monday. So here is our 2024 Tech Predictions Show from last December 2023! Tom and Sarah along with Dr. Niki, Jenn Cutter and Tasia Custode bring their two predictions of what they think will happen in 2024 the tech landscape. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode
Dec 28, 2024•58 min•Ep. 4675
Best of GDI 2024 - DTNS 4924
2024 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS and GDI. From continued rise of generative AI to the increased scrutiny of Social Media by governments around the world. So Joe put together the best conversations we've had all year and put them together here for you. Enjoy!
Dec 27, 2024•46 min•Season 11Ep. 4924
2024 Listener Hangout Show - DTNS 4923
Welcome to our end of year Listener Hangout Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. On this episode we ask our listeners about their use of generative AI and passkeys. Plus we debate which streaming service are the ones we can’t live without! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe, Mark Bussell Jr., Andrew Tzakis, Todd Belcher, Gary Fisher, Howard Yermish. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 26, 2024•55 min•Season 11Ep. 4923
LLM Hacks With Brian Brushwood - DTNS 4922
Brian Brushwood explains how he uses AI models in his personal and work life. Plus a Canadian startup has developed a continuous potassium monitoring device that’s inserted just below the skin to help those with chronic kidney disease or at risk of heart failure. And we share our picks for the best holiday gift. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 24, 2024•32 min•Season 4922Ep. 11
The Swimming Abilities of Dead Trout - DTNS 4921
Dr. Niki reveals the big 2024 winners of this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes and why you shouldn’t take it too seriously. Plus the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the KAIST in Daejeon have developed a lightweight wearable exoskeleton that helps a paraplegic patient walk. And Meta might be adding a display to their Ray-Ban smart glasses next year. Starring Tom Merritt, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 23, 2024•31 min•Season 11Ep. 4921
YouTube AI Policy Changes – DTNS 4920
YouTube announced a number of new AI focused policies. How will these help creators? Plus product leaker Evan Blass posted images of what they claim is Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkBook Plus with a rollable display. And Zelle, a major peer-to-peer payment platform operated by bank-owned fintech firm Early Warning Services, is under scrutiny for inadequate safeguards for transferring funds. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 20, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 4920
The Epic Tale of Hunter deButts! - DTNS 4919
Who’s Hunter DeButts, why did President Wilson pardon him, and how did generative AI get all of this mixed up on a national morning TV show? Plus Tesla is looking to roll out its Robotaxi service in Texas, including Austin. And Apple and Meta are in a dispute over interoperability requests mandated by the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 19, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 4919
Flipping Back to Flipboard - DTNS 4918
Why is Netflix making its battle-royale style Squid Game video game available to non-subscribers? Plus TP-Link’s routers draw the attention of the US DOJ and DOC as potential vectors for cyberattacks. And Flipboard announced a new app called Surf that would allow Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos to be remixed into a custom feed. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 18, 2024•33 min•Season 11Ep. 4918
How Does This Apple Intelligence Work? - DTNS 4917
Is Apple Intelligence as good as Apple says it is? Emily Forlini from PC Magazine shares her experience. Plus US users can try out Google Labs new image generator called Whisk. And Mark Zuckerberg announced Threads daily and monthly active users numbers. And how do they compare with X and Bluesky? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 17, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 4917
We're More Sorted Than Polarized - DTNS 4916
Political polarization feels like it's at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people and there’s a psychological reason why that is. Professor of cognitive psychology at the University of Waikato, Dr. Garry explains. Starring Tom Merritt, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Dr. Maryanne Garry, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 16, 2024•38 min•Season 11Ep. 4916
The Sound of Speakers With Patrick - DTNS 4915
Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patrick’s here with a list of audio brands you’ve never heard but you should check out. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 13, 2024•32 min•Season 4915Ep. 11
Google Tries VR/AR Again – DTNS 4914
Jason Howell has first impressions of Android XR, Google’s new mixed reality platform. And is Epic’s deal with Telefonica bloatware? Big Story "Epic Games to pre-install its game store on 'millions' of devices with new Telefónica deal | TechCrunch" https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/12/epic-games-to-pre-install-its-game-store-on-millions-of-devices-with-new-telefonica-deal/ "Android XR: Google's Bold New Vision for Extended Reality" https://www.androidfaithful.com/a...
Dec 12, 2024•26 min•Season 11Ep. 4914
Emotional Support Brick - DTNS 4913
What happens when Moxie the AI powered emotional support companion loses access to its cloud servers that make it run because the company that makes it closes down? Plus Google introduces its new Gemini 2.0 AI model. And YouTube Says Sports Viewing Via TVs Is Up 30% Year-On-Year, 4K Uploads Climb 35%. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 11, 2024•32 min•Season 11Ep. 4913
Haggle Free Car Shopping on Amazon - DTNS 4912
How an AR program may be the key to helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms. Plus Amazon is partnering with Hyundai to purchase a new car online with more automakers to follow next year. And Norway’s Vipps launches the first tap-to-pay system that can be the default payment system on iPhones instead of Apple Pay. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 10, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 4912
Who Let the Blogs Out? - DTNS 4911
Merriam-Webster made “blog” the word of the year in 2004. Twenty years later how has blogging evolved and changed since then? Plus Google unveils its latest quantum computer that can solve problems in 5 minutes that would take the Frontier supercomputer (currently second fastest) 10 septillion years. And Reddit is testing a generative model chatbot that answers user questions with a summary of relevant threads. Starring Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 09, 2024•32 min•Season 11Ep. 4911
How was the Model Built? Garbage In, Garbage Out! - DTNS 4910
As the US government invests in technology to extra data from encrypted communications what should typical users worry about? Plus researchers from the Swiss École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and UC Irvine have developed a drone with jumping legs to leap the device into the air. And red team research published by OpenAI and Apollo Research discover o1 will lie to give answers users are happy with. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Sho...
Dec 06, 2024•34 min•Season 11Ep. 4910
Mo Cities, Waymo Problems - DTNS 4909
OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas” starts today and we go over the big announcements. Plus, X-like social media platform Bluesky has hinted at including social media subscriptions, a marketplace of algorithms, and selling domain names. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Season 11Ep. 4909
Every Game is an Algorithm - DTNS 4908
In response to suspected hackers in China penetrating American telecom networks the head of CISA and an FBI official recommend people use encryption. Plus, the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment Hermen Hulst believes generative AI can be the key to innovative in-game experiences but that game development needs a human touch. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 04, 2024•31 min•Season 11Ep. 4908
Verging on Insanity - DTNS 4907
Tuesday, China restricts the export of “‘dual-use items’ related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the US.” Plus the Verge has launched a subscription service called Verge+, priced at $7 per month or $50 per year, that removes ads and gives unlimited access to articles. And a University of Texas research team has created ink for a temporary tattoo that can be printed on the skin to record brain activity. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Sh...
Dec 03, 2024•30 min•Season 11Ep. 4907
The Chips Have Fallen at Intel - DTNS 4906
Allison explains why she’s changed her mind about Apple’s password management app. Plus Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, leaves the company abruptly. And we explore the rumors that Apple may or may not change all of their iPhone cases to aluminum in 2025. Starring Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the Show Notes ....
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Season 11Ep. 4906
Canada’s Competition Bureau Sues Google For Anti-Competitive Online Advertising - DTH
Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive online advertising, the European Commission ends an investigation into Amazon over taxes, and Meta plans to build a $10 billion, 40,000+ kilometer fiber-optic subsea cable. Link to Show Notes
Nov 29, 2024•4 min
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