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Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt and the team help youstay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:28

Perplexing New York Times IT Offer - DTNS 4890

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/11/05

Amazon announced it will start drone delivery tests in the Phoenix Metro Area after receiving FAA approval for its new MK30 drone. Plus Amazon has also launched a new Prime Video AI-powered tool called X-Ray Recaps that generates personalized summaries of TV seasons, episodes, or even specific parts of episodes. And Perplexity CEO causes a stir after suggesting AI could replace striking NYT workers.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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27:15

EV Fire Mythbusting- DTNS 4889

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2024/11/04

Are the fire risks of EVs overblown? Tim Stevens is here to clear away the FUD. Plus The social media platform X is rolling out its controversial update to the block feature which will now allow users you’ve blocked to see your public posts. And why is X unblocking people from following accounts they've been blocked from?Starring Robb Dunewood, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:40

Windows 10, Just Let It Go! - DTNS 4888

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2024/11/01

Windows 10 support ends October next year. So what are your options if you want to keep it running past that date? Plus the EU has signed a contract to build its own Satellite broadband network. And Apple reported its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter results, achieving a record revenue of $94.9 billion, 6% up over the previous year.Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Jenn Cutter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:58

Return-to-Office Resistance at Amazon - DTNS 4887

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2024/10/31

500 Amazon.comemployees have written a letter asking for a reversal of the company’s return to a five day a week office policy. Plus Meta reported its Q3 revenue was up 19% YoY to $40.59B with Meta’s AI seeing over 500 million users. And OpenAI has finally announced search capabilities with an enhanced ChatGPT for pro users.Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:25

Ubisoft's Troubled Waters - DTNS 4886

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2024/10/30

Ubisoft has released a blockchain game. Plus following announcements for new M4 powered iMacs and Mac Minis, Apple announces new M4 MacBook Pros. And why has Ubisoft stock dropped 39% in the past quarter and what does it mean for the health of the company?Starring Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:41

Tubi Better Everywhere - DTNS 4885

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2024/10/29

How has Tubi managed to build an audience that rivals Disney+ while spending less money with little to no exclusive content? Plus right after the announcement of new M4 iMacs, Apple has revealed M4 powered Mac Minis. And Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:03

I Lost My Voice, but My Podcast Didn't - DTNS 4884

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2024/10/28

Allison shares her experience with using an generative AI version of her voice to do a recent NosillaCast episode. Plus Apple announces new M4 iMacs and the roll-out of Apple Intelligence. And a new alternative to TikTok called Loops has opened for sign-ups. Will it succeed?Starring Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:50

Living With Pixel Studio AI - DTNS 4883

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/10/25

We take a look at Google’s Pixel Studio App for the Pixel 9 and ask the question is on-device generative AI image tool really needed? Plus Meta has announced a multi-year deal with Reuters to integrate real-time news content into its AI chatbot. And At the Bloomberg Tech Summit Arm CEO, Rene Haas, predicted AI will progress more quickly than the internet itself.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Tasia Custode, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:19

Maintaining Your Political Sanity - DTNS 4882

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2024/10/24

Microsoft released a report Wednesday, accusing attempts by foreign adversaries to stir up anger or confusion in the U.S prior to the upcoming presidential election. Spotify has introduced a new auto-moderation feature for podcasters. And Justin Robert Young talks about how AI could affect access to our political representatives.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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28:28

Netflix Closes Game Studio - DTNS 4881

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2024/10/23

Why has Netflix closed its AAA game studio and does it portend bigger things? Plus air-taxis cleared another hurdle as the US Federal Aviation Administration issued new rules Tuesday for air-taxi VTOLs. And Arm has canceled Qualcomm’s chip architecture license, and it’s not such a big deal.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:45

Claude is Your New Virtual AI-ssistant - DTNS 4880

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2024/10/22

Anthropic updated its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model allowing it to interact with desktop computer apps letting users potentially automate certain software tasks. Plus Meta suspends Instagram and Threads accounts that reposted public information tracking private jets. And Meta tests facial recognition again to combat celebrity impersonations and for account unlocking.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:05

Hands-On With the Meta Quest 3S - DTNS 4879

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2024/10/21

Ariel Waldman shares their experience using technology in Antarctica to shoot a documentary. Plus Dr Nicole Ackermans gives us a report on the tech she found at Neuroscience 2024. And Shannon gives us a review of Meta’s new Quest 3S VR headset.Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Ariel Waldman, Craig Porter, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:17

How to Win a Nobel Prize – DTNS 4878

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2024/10/18

OpenAI and Microsoft are having relationship problems, Netflix earnings call is more about where the company is heading versus where it is, and Dr Niki joins us to talk about the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureates.Starring Tom Merritt, Niki Ackermans, and Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:10

Voice Cloning is Here - DTNS 4877

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2024/10/17

Apple Business Connect lets businesses without a physical location manage how they appear in Apple’s services. How one company is making portable solar power easier to carry. And a company called Hiya has a new product that can reliably detect AI generated voices.Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:14

Want My Voice? Pay Me! - DTNS 4876

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2024/10/16

SAG-AFTRA will re-enter negotiations with the bargaining group representing triple A game studios. What’s at stake and will they be able to come to an agreement before the end of the year? Plus the US FCC approved a notice of inquiry to examine whether data caps harm consumers and competition. And Amazon announced a slew of new products including their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:44

iPad Mini October Surprise - DTNS 4875

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2024/10/15

Apple has revealed a new iPad Mini with updated specs. But they’re not alone. A number of companies have announced new or updated products just in the time for the holiday gift buying season. Plus Spotify said it is testing bringing music videos to 85 more markets. And a roundup of the latest news surrounding Google.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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4:50

Adobe Kicks Off The Adobe Max Creativity Conference...

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/10/14

Adobe kicks off the Adobe Max creativity conference in Orlando, The Honor Magic 7 smartphone launches October 30th in China, and the Internet Archive is back online.Link to Show Notes

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32:04

Data Disaster Preparedness - DTNS 4874

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2024/10/11

How do you backup your data before a natural disaster? Plus the latest news with Steam and Steam Deck. And Tesla unveils its Cybercab, with Musk claiming they expect Full Self-Driving on Texas and California roads next year.Starring Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:45

TikTok Politics Whether You Want It or Not - DTNS 4873

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/10/10

Amazon announced it will sell Apple TV+ as an add-on to its Amazon Prime Video feature. Plus Meta is adding more features to Threads including a way to allow users to repost IG Reels on Threads. And a new study reveals TikTok isn’t as important to users as a source of news or politics.Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:01

AI's Prize Fight - DTNS 4872

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2024/10/09

The US Department of Justice says a breakup of Google is an option. Plus the Wimbledon tennis tournament is adopting AI powered live electronic line calling, replacing human judges. And why have all the recent Nobel prizes for AI work been given in different categories?Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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