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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

Europeans Fight Back Against Back Doors - DTNS 5121

Also, new Sennheiser headphones that do it all, and the Nintendo mystery is solved. Starring Tom Merritt, and Sarah Lane. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 202520 minSeason 12Ep. 5121

Nobel Prize for Quantum Tunneling Breakthrough - DTNS 5120

OpenAI Dev Day brings broader app integration support into ChatGPT, and a fitness sensor kit by Output Sports that replaces expensive diagnostic equipment. Starring Jason Howell , Tom Merritt , and Darragh Whelan . Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 07, 202541 minSeason 12Ep. 5120

OpenAI Scrambles for Computing Power - DTNS 5119

OpenAI’s new hardware and apps will need data centers, and OpenAI is signing the deals. Plus Tim Cook’s successor. Starring Tom Merritt and Rob Dunewood. Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 202522 minEp. 5119

Crash-proof Drone Inspired by Woodpecker - DTNS Weekend

Dr. Niki explains why this drone’s crash resistance should not have worked. Woodpeckers don’t work that way. But it did! Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr Niki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 04, 202514 min

Ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming is imminent - DTNS 5118

An ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming is in testing with Microsoft employees, and Oisín Lennon, founder of Danu Sports in Ireland talks about his company’s sensor-filled socks. Starring Jason Howell , Jenn Cutter , and Oisín Lennon . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 03, 202533 minEp. 5118

OpenAI’s Social Sora Gamble - DTNS 5117

Plus Andy Beach makes the connection between YouTube’s creator and AI strategies. Starring Tom Merritt , Jenn Cutter , and Andy Beach . Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 02, 202530 minEp. 5117

Gold-plated Cat Vomit - DTNS 5116

And Google unleashes Gemini into the home. Starring Tom Merritt , Sarah Lane , and Dr Niki . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 01, 202537 minSeason 12Ep. 5116

Amazon’s Avalanche of New Hardware Announcements - DTNS 5115

Daniel Ek is out as CEO of Spotify but he isn’t going far, and Eóin Tuohy from Sports Impact Technologies talks about his wearable that quantifies head impacts in field sports. Starring Jason Howell , Tom Merritt , and Eóin Tuohy . Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202536 minSeason 12Ep. 5115

This is why EA is going private - DTNS 5114

We reveal what we think the long-term strategy is for EA, plus OpenAI parental controls, and Tile trackers have a tracking problem. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202529 minEp. 5114

The Truth About Tylenol - DTNS Weekend Edition

Dr. Gerry Tolbert tells us what the government actually said in its guidelines for Tylenol and what he tells his patients. Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Gerry Tolbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202516 min

TikTok, Apple and Google Antitrust - DTNS September in Review

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of September. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter . Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202522 min

Xbox Handhelds are Here, But Should You Pay? - DTNS 5113

And of course, we talk about what we do and do not know about the US TikTok deal. Starring Tom Merritt , Jenn Cutter , and Dr Niki . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202536 minSeason 112Ep. 5113

Everyone Is Selling Their Recorded Phone Calls - DTNS 5112

Why an app that pays you for call recordings is the most popular app right now. And we dig into why Penske Media’s lawsuit against Google is more significant than previous copyright lawsuits against AI companies. Starring Tom Merritt , Jenn Cutter , and Andy Beach . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 25, 202531 minSeason 12Ep. 5112

Android is coming for Windows and Mac Now - DTNS 5111

Google has plans for full desktop PCs based on Android and running on Qualcomm. And Major League Baseball will use robot umpires next year. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202527 minEp. 5111

Google Play Gets a Gemini Sidekick for Gaming - DTNS 5110

Nvidia is set to invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it works toward a gigawatt of new infrastructure per week, and GitHub is rolling out new security controls for NPM. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt . Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202530 minEp. 5110

Major Details Emerge in the US TikTok Deal - DTNS 5109

Oracle names major changes at the top of its C-Suite, including new co-CEOs, and the Apple iPhone Air is pretty darn repairable, according to iFixit. Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 22, 202526 minEp. 5109

Gemini Agents Are Coming to Chrome - DTNS 5108

Meta says its demo fails from Meta Connect 2025 were not product related, and Samsung's smart fridges will soon show ads whether you like it or not! Starring Jason Howell and Jenn Cutter . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 19, 202528 minEp. 5108

Meta’s Smart Glasses Get a Display - DTNS 5107

But are they pretty? And Nvidia begins to save Intel, while Hollywood reignites the Quibi flame. Starring Tom Merritt , Jenn Cutter , and Andy Beach . Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202534 minEp. 5107

Why the iPhone 17 is better than the iPhone 17 Pro - DTNS 5106

Plus more US-China TikTok drama unfolds, while China bashes Nvidia. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202526 minSeason 12Ep. 5106

YouTube leans into genAI with new tools for creators - DTNS 5105

Meta leaked its monocular smartglasses ahead of Meta Connect 2025, and Dr. Niki talks all about Robot Antelopes. Starring Jason Howell , Tom Merritt , and Dr. Niki . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 16, 202538 minSeason 12Ep. 5105

The Straight Scoop on TikTok in the US - DTNS 5104

We explain what’s really happening with TikTok in the US, and make a pretty good guess about what products OpenAI is working on. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202528 minEp. 5104

Why C-Span’s YouTube Deal Is a Precedent - DTNS Weekend

We talk to Peter Kiley, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue and Product Officer, C-SPAN, about the deal with YouTube TV and Hulu+Live TV. It’s not just about carriage, it’s about a new model for streaming TV. Featuring Tom Merritt and Peter Kiley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202522 min

OpenAI Announces New Structure Along With Microsoft - DTNS 5103

Mastodon is getting quote posts after listening to user feedback requests, and Sony's new midrange Xperia 10 VII is taking a page out of the Google Pixel design book with a pill-shaped camera bar. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Tom Merritt. Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202532 minEp. 5103

Is OpenAI a Modern Yahoo? - DTNS 5102

We wonder if a Google is lurking to take on OpenAI’s Yahoo. Plus, Andy Beach describes Pocket FM’s attempt to customize novels for everyone based on who and where they are. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach. Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202536 minEp. 5102

Your Horse Needs a Fitness Tracker - DTNS 5101

And of course, there’s more follow-up to the big iPhone announcements. Starring Tom Merritt , Sarah Lane , and Dr Niki . Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 202535 minSeason 12Ep. 5101

Apple introduces the ultra-slim iPhone Air - DTNS 5100

A complete rundown of all hardware announced by Apple at its “awe dropping” event, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the car. Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt. Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 09, 202525 minSeason 12Ep. 5100

YouTube’s Free NFL Game Gains Inches - DTNS 5099

Millions watched a free NFL game, but should it have been millions more? Plus, riots over social media in Nepal, and the important things to know about Apple’s Tuesday announcement. Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 08, 202529 minEp. 5099

Lenovo releases the laptop Kraken at IFA - DTNS 5098

Threads is about to get a 10,000 character limit (sort of), and OnePlus and Hasselblad end their nearly five year camera romance once and for all. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao . Show notes can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 202531 minEp. 5098

Cuddly Robots and autonomous edge trimmers from IFA - DTNS 5097

We cover the most interesting product announcement from IFA in Berlin, plus Andy Beach explains why the NBA is investing in AI startups. Starring Tom Merritt , Huyen Tue Dao , and Andy Beach . Show notes found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 04, 202534 minEp. 5097

Why Google Won’t Lose Chrome, and It Doesn’t Matter - DTNS 5096

We break down the Google decision and Bodie Grimm explains LMR batteries to us. Starring Tom Merritt , Sarah Lane , and Bodie Grimm . Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 202534 minSeason 12Ep. 5096
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