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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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59:49

The Neighbors Are Listening - DTNS Live 4988

DTNS Live ·

2025/04/01

What is an “open-weight” language model and is it the same as an open-source model? Jason Howell explains. Can Samsung’s new HW-Q990F with its 23 speakers redefine the performance expectations from a soundbar? And what are the motivations behind Amazon’s new theatrical ambitions.Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:22

The Return of Engagement - DTNS Live 4987

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2025/03/31

AI startup, Runway, released its Gen-4 model claiming to generate consistent characters, locations, and objects across scenes. Why are AI generated fake movie trailers generating controversy on YouTube. Amazon launched Alexa Plus in early access. And Substack is launching a TikTok-style video feed in its app.Starring Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:08

WhatsApp with your default messenger? - DTNS Live 4985

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/27

WhatsApp is available as the default call and message app for iPhones, Instacart will start paying customers to record store shelves, and Signal downloads are on the rise.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:06

Gemini, Who is Me? - DTNS Live 4983

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2025/03/25

Napster finds new virtual life, Signal finds itself in the middle of a storm, and why is Apple okay with AppleTV+ losing money?Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:17

23 and Flee - DTNS Live 4982

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/24

What the 23 and Me bankruptcy means for its customers, new features coming to Apple's top of the line AirPod Max, and FuriosaAI has turned down an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:08

AI Cures - DTNS Live 4981

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/21

Can AI provide help to patients with rare illnesses using repurposing existing medication? Is Google’s conclusion that news has little to no value to its ad business in Europe a self-interested negotiating tactic? GM seems to really not want people installing Apple CarPlay upgrade kits in its EVs, citing safety concerns and potential warranty issues. And it's Friday we have a new end of week Quiz with Sound!Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show

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55:11

ChatSUS - DTNS Live 4980

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/20

Apple TV+ Losing is reportedly losing $1 Billion annually. Does that matter? ChatGPT is hit with privacy complaints over defamatory hallucinations in the EU. Are kids having too much screen time in the classroom? TikTok is planning to display real-time Amber Alerts in US users’ For You feeds.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:52

NotFlix of Gaming - DTNS Live 4979

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2025/03/19

Yum Brands, owner of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, is partnering with Nvidia to integrate AI into its restaurants. Global shipments of VR headsets are declining? Have we passed peaked consumer VR? How are YouTube gaming influencers impacting video game companies? And Netflix presents its vision for video gaming at GDC.Starring Sarah Lane, 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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56:40

Large Language Meals - DTNS Live 4978

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2025/03/18

Would you use a deep learning AI to count calories for you? Does retouching a photograph with generative AI tools no longer make it a photograph? Pebble’s creator has a new company called Core Devices, and guess what it’s ready to start selling in two months? And more than 400 Hollywood creative leaders signed an open letter to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, urging them not to roll back copyright protection.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang,

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57:18

I DON'T Want My MTV! - DTNS Live 4977

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2025/03/17

Discord hopes to expand its reach with its Social SDK enabling game devs to integrate Discord features into their games. Google is turning its Taara incubator into its own company. Taara uses laser light to transmit data at 20 Gbps over 20 km lowering the cost to deploy high speed broadband into remote and rural areas. Plus Would you take orders from a robo-boss? Scientists in Poland ran a study to find out. And Warner Bros. Discovery is experimenting with releasing a premium series first on its

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56:45

The Smurfs of District 9 - DTNS Live 4976

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/14

Bloomberg’s sources say Apple is developing a new AirPods feature to do translations during in-person conversations. Apple says it will support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users. Plus what does equivalent title mean when it comes to swapping out unplayable DVDs? And its Friday and its time for the first great debates of the new year!Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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58:48

Gemini Responds Like You - DTNS Live 4975

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2025/03/13

Comcast signed a $3 billion deal with the IOC to retain U.S. broadcasting and streaming rights for the Olympics through 2036. What does it mean for Peacock and what are Comcast’s obligations? Google has released Gemini with Personalization, a new experimental feature designed to enhance user experience by leveraging personal data from Google’s ecosystem to deliver tailored responses. How does generative AI flatten indigenous cultures? And OpenAI wants the U.S. government to establish a copyright

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59:25

Call Me ChatGPT – DTNS Live 4974

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/12

Microsoft is planning 3D gaming experiences for Copilot. What would that look like? Niantic announces it has agreed to sell Pokémon Go to Saudi Arabia based Scopely. Gizmodo thinks ChatGPT short stories are terrible despite what Sam Altman says, and are you pulling back your online footprint and how?Starring Sarah Lane, 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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58:41

Just One More Tok Before Bed - DTNS Live 4973

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/11

Paranoid about being tracked online or malicious actors eavesdropping on your messages? Patrick Norton has some useful tips on protecting yourself. Can Wordle help you break up the monotony of the workday and make you more productive? TikTok announces a new “wind down” feature that coaxes teens younger than 16 to shutdown the app and go to bed. And we discuss the ways Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.Link

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1:01:09

Even DVDs Can Rot - DTNS Live 4972

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/10

What’s the story behind the agentic AI Manus and why is it making waves in the AI community. Is your DVD and Blu-ray collection a risk from disc rot? Skype is going away May 5th so why is Microsoft issuing an update for it? And after delaying the rollout of its upcoming Siri AI upgrade Apple is now delaying its rumored smart display.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 information.

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1:02:00

You Can't Be Siri-ous - DTNS Live 4971

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/07

Can LEDs banish the blight of acne? Is Apple’s AI push stalled? Meta’s Threads is testing a feature that lets users add interests to their profiles. And we got another end of the week Quiz with focus on ionic phones from pop culture.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:15

Thread Lightly on Reddit – DTNS Live 4970

DTNS Live ·

2025/03/06

When is thin too thin for smartphones? Why are so many sites moving content behind a paywall and does it bode for tightening the ad sector? Reddit is introducing new tools to improve user engagement and help prevent rule violations. And 1Password has a new feature to add a specific physical location to items.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:16

The Age of M3 Ultra – DTNS Live 4969

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2025/03/05

Apple’s unveiled refreshes for the Mac Studio and MacBook Air. Are they enough of uplift to warrant an upgrade? Plus cheap EVs are still unfulfilled wishes. But VW plans on changing that with new entry-level EVs next year and in 2027. And users of Sesame’s demo of its conversational speech model report feel emotionally connected to it. Google announced an experimental “AI Mode” in Search to compete with services like Perplexity AI and ChatGPT Search.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson,

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1:04:18

R.I.P. Skype – DTNS Live 4966

DTNS Live ·

2025/02/28

Google co-founder Sergey Brin wants employees to work 60-hour weeks in the office every weekday to accelerate AI development. Microsoft is shutting down Skype. We look back at our fond and maybe not so fond memories of the service. Plus are return to office policies catering to a company's lowest performing employees? And it's Friday quiz time. Do you know these UK musicians who participated in the silent album titled “Is This What We Want?”.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len

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1:03:42

How Do We Measure "Better"? - DTNS Live 4965

DTNS Live ·

2025/02/27

Social Media and Misinformation are often presented as two sides of the same coin, but what does the data actually say? Andrea Jones-Rooy is here to break it down for us. And surveillance technology used to monitor warehouse workers is being introduced into the office workplace but does it actually measure anything useful? Instagram is looking into the idea of launching Reels as a standalone short-form video app.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show

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