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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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27:51

Bundles Are the New Cable – DTNS 4813

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/18

Where can you stream the Olympics and how are companies bundling their streaming options to make the most of it? Plus how are consumer protection laws conflicting with the roll out of AI? And Instagram will help research to determine if the service is bad for teen health.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:56

How Many Chum Ads Have You Seen? – DTNS 4812

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/17

Are advertisements in video games, leading to a revolt of video gamers and dislike of in-game marketing? Plus The UK has become the first European country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat. And has Montana Technologies’ AirJoule cooling system the future of air conditioning?Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:02

Unfolding Mammoth Jerky - DTNS 4811

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/16

How did an international team of scientists create a 3D representation of a Woolly Mammoth? Plus the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder gets an AI update. And the reviews are out for Xreal’s “Real Beam Pro” the android device designed to complement the company’s AR glasses.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:22

AT&T's Ransomware Dilemma - DTNS 4810

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/15

We get more details on AMD’s Ryzen 5 Ryzen 9000 and AI 300 processors. Plus Google is allegedly looking to acquire security startup Wiz. And did AT&T pay off the attacker responsible for a data breach last Friday to delete customer data and what does that mean for potential future data breaches?Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:51

Making the Food Business Smarter - DTNS 4809

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/12

Michael Wolf is here to explain how AI is shaking up the food business. Plus scientists have created a spacesuit that will recycle astronaut urine into drinkable water during spacewalks. And the Amazon shopping assistant chatbot, Rufus, is now available to US customers in the Amazon mobile app.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Michael Wolf, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:27

CNN's Digital Transformation - DTNS 4808

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/11

CNN has revealed its new digital strategy. What does it entail and can it shore up the network’s flagging viewership numbers? Plus Google and Apple launch a tool to transfer images from Google Photos to iCloud. And IDC says Apple’s Vision Pro won’t pass the 500,000 units sold last year. Is Vision Pro running out of steam?Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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37:10

Unfolding Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked - DTNS 4807

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/10

We breakdown all the announcements made today at Samsung’s July 2024 Galaxy Unpacked Event including the latest Galaxy Fold, Flip, Watch, Ring and AI! Plus we discuss the latest design from Chinese PC maker Linglong. A foldable keyboard that’s also a PC.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:31

Etsy Reclassifies Its Goods - DTNS 4806

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/09

Etsy announces four new classifications for items: “made by,” “designed by,” “handpicked by,” and “sourced by.” What’s with the switch and what does it mean for sellers? Plus OpenAI is teaming up with Arianna Huffington to develop an ‘AI health coach’. And Honor sets July 12th as the launch for its Magic V3 foldable while the reviews for Motorola’s Plus Flip phone are out!Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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33:40

Consumer Tech vs Commercial Tech - DTNS 4805

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/08

Chris explains why folks might want to consider commercial or consumer grade technology. Plus Apple green lights Epic Games Store. And the robotization of warehouse operations continues in Japan with help from the UK’s Ocado.Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:12

Don't Sweat the Workflow - DTNS 4804

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/05

The Information reports Google wants to increase its own app usage in iOS to lower reliance on Safari for its search traffic. Plus YouTube releases an updated eraser tool for creators to remove copyrighted music without affecting audio in videos. And what does a budding young artist need to do to break into digital illustration?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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4:20

OpenAI’s Mac Client Stored Chats In Clear Text - DTH

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/04

OpenAI’s Mac client stored chats in clear text, Foxconn will invest nearly $551 million in two new projects in Vietnam, and Nintendo won’t use generative AI in games.Link to Show Notes

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31:25

Transparent Tech - DTNS 4803

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/03

Proton, providers of the privacy minded Proton Mail, launches a privacy-focused alternative to Google Docs. Plus, should AI be allowed to grade student essays? And are transparent gadgets back in vogue?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:03

AI-Driven Exoskeletons - DTNS 4802

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/02

Scientists at North Carolina University are using AI to build a one-size-fits-all exoskeleton. Plus Tesla announced it produced 410,831 vehicles in its latest quarter. A drop of 15% from the same quarter last year. Is this just a blip or trend towards lower EV sales. And is the Figma AI developer tool leading users into potential legal issues?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:47

Multilevel Up at VidCon - DTNS 4801

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/07/01

David Spark is here with a VidCon 2024 wrap-up! Plus the SCOTUS ruled that lower courts that ruled in favor of Florida and Texas restrictions on social media must retry the cases. We explain why. And Rodney Brooks, a founder of iRobot, and professor of robotics at MIT, thinks everyone is vastly overestimating generative AI.Starring Tom Merritt, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:43

Bats Have Some High Tech Hardware - DTNS 4800

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/28

Blair explains how bats target their prey benefit which could help advance sensor technology. Plus Samsung is now rolling out AirPlay support for hotel TVs. And we go over all new features YouTube announced for subscribers to YouTube Premium.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Blair Bazdarich, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:39

POSSE Spreads Your Word - DTNS 4799

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/27

How can POSSE eliminate the hassle of publishing to multiple sites, feeds and social media platforms? Plus Google Translate is getting support for more than 110 new languages. And Instagram is running a test of AI Studio, letting creators make AI chatbot versions of themselves.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:53

Licensing Woes in Gaming - DTNS 4798

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/26

Why poorly thought out licensing deals in games can make them unavailable for play years later. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a lower court’s 2023 decision to impose limits on the way the US President may communicate with social media platforms. And we share an explanation on why Instagram flags your photo as ‘Made With AI’.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:36

How Does Judge Lane Rule? - DTNS 4797

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/25

Sarah judges three AI stories from Google. Are they worth your attention? Plus, are autonomous cars FINALLY here yet? Closer. And why the RIAA suing is a good thing this time.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:41

The Pivot to Video IS the News - DTNS 4796

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/24

Apple beats Google and Meta to be first sued in the EU over new DMA laws. A UK company introduces a brain implant to help control seizures, and receiving news in video format may have finally hit mainstream.Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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33:48

Kaspersky? Nyet!! - DTNS 4795

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/06/21

The US Department of Commerce classified Kaspersky Lab as a threat to US National security, SpaceX launches the Starlink Mini, and Patrick Norton makes us smarter about chatbots making us dumber.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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