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Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang and friends stream live to discuss the tech news of the day to help you understand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:53

Meta AI for the Little Guy – DTNS Live 5071

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/30

Main Show starts at 8:23Ahead of Meta’s Q2 earnings, Mark Zuckerberg published a vague vision for “personal superintelligence”. Sensor Tower shows an increase in downloads for generative AI apps. Are the days of console exclusivity for games coming to a close? And with the release of Windows on Arm versions of Adobe’s popular creator apps is there enough reason to get people to consider a Windows Arm laptop?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes

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1:05:38

ChatGPT: “No, I’ll Ask the Questions!” – DTNS Live 5070

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/29

Main Show starts at 5:13Cash App launches a new payment option that supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time. Elgato has launched the Facecam 4K webcam that allows users to attach 49mm lens filters. OpenAI introduces a new Study Mode feature that lets students be queried by an LLM instead of just regurgitating information. And we test our understanding of texting etiquette.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:03:28

Manifestive AI - DTNS Live 5069

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/28

Main Show starts at 7:10Tom finds a way to turn MP3 files into a podcast. Justin discusses the idea behind the trend of AI assisted manifestation. Visualizing success in order to be successful. Microsoft launches a new experimental “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser. And how OpenAI and Google are making shopping the next frontier for their LLM platforms.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:09:31

Happy as a Hacker in Slop! – DTNS Live 5068

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/25

Main Show starts at 6:20X is testing to see if Community Notes can help find the posts everyone likes. App developers are pushing back against Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature. How is AI slop impacting the infosec world? And it's Friday and Tom has conjured up a new Quiz to help end the week.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:05

Remote Working From Prison - DTNS Live 5067

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/24

Main Show starts at 5:46iRobot unveiled the Roomba Max 705 Combo, a roller mop-equipped robovac. We look at how remote work can help rehabilitate persons serving out their sentences behind bars. Apple released public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, introducing a new design language called Liquid Glass. And new generative AI features are rolling out now for YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. Would we use them?Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang,

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1:02:24

OneXSugar: More Than Meet$ the Eye - DTNS Live 5066

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/23

Main Show starts at 6:05A research team discovers that AI models can inherit risky behaviors from other models. Common Sense Media asked 1060 US teens how they used AI. We examine and discuss their responses to high profile questions. What’s the buzz surrounding the latest crowdfunded gaming handheld, the OneXSugar – Sugar 1. And a research team at Meta develops a wristband that lets you interact with a computer using just hand gestures.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang,

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1:05:13

Wi-Fi Body Shaping - DTNS Live 5065

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/22

Main Show starts at 6:03Researchers 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

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1:05:09

Micro-soft on Security? - DTNS Live 5064

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/21

Main Show starts at 9:48Google 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.Link to the Show

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1:08:51

Only the Finest Human Crafted AI - DTNS Live 5063

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/18

Main Show starts at 9:34Molly 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

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1:02:07

Are AI Fares Fair? - DTNS Live 5062

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/17

Main Show starts at 5:04Automattic 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

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1:04:21

Ganon in the Driver's Seat - DTNS Live 5061

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/16

Main Show starts at 9:54Has 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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:04:11

Can AI Localize What You Vocalize? – DTNS Live 5060

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/15

Main Show starts at 8:09Reddit 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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:06:33

Tales From The Crypto - DTNS Live 5059

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/14

Main Show starts at 10:37Would 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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on

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1:12:19

Oh, My WordPad - DTNS Live 5058

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/11

Main Show starts at 9:57Belkin 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.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:07:13

Scrapping the Scrapers – DTNS Live 5057

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/10

Main Show starts at 9:17Is 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.Link to the

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1:10:53

Foldables For Families - DTNS Live 5056

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/09

Main Show starts at 10:05Robb 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.Link to the Show

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1:06:01

Theoretical Monkey Business – DTNS Live 5053

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/03

Main Show starts at 9:46Are we all living inside a simulation? Melvin M. Vopson, Associate Professor of Physics, University of Portsmouth has proposed a study to find out. Prominent CEOs are increasingly issuing dire warnings about AI’s impact on jobs. But who’s listening? Can lengthy timeouts curb abusive behavior on social media platforms? And its the end of the week so we engage in a battle of wits and morality on this week’s Great Debates!Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang,

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1:06:15

Living La Vida Dongle - DTNS Live 5052

DTNS Live ·

2025/07/02

Main Show starts at 10:31Microsoft announced company-wide layoffs of around 9,000 workers with a number of those cuts coming from the Xbox division. We share how we handle our docks and dongles for computing. And we discuss AMD and Sony PlayStation for the PS5 and future platforms.Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:11

Rules for IoTs - DTNS Live 5048

DTNS Live ·

2025/06/26

Main Show starts at 6:54Can AI help revive dying languages? Will Smith is here with the rules for a successful Internet of Things experience. Anthropic research suggests users engaging with Claude about emotional issues often report increased positivity as conversations progress. And the Wall Street Journal reported that Meta has poached three OpenAI researchers.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:05:02

The Size of Your Mic Drops - DTNS Live 5047

DTNS Live ·

2025/06/25

Main Show starts at 8:43What is the broader Microsoft strategy behind the new Xbox branded MetaQuest 3S headset? Insta360 has a new wearable wireless mic about the size of an Apple AirTag and weighs only 7.9 grams, with 10 hours of battery life, and a 300-meter range. Why are Several major automakers including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault saying no to CarPlay Ultra support? And Microsoft adds yet more ways to get security updates for Windows 10 after its EOL on Oct 14th.Starring

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