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30:54

Textured AI - DTNS 4728

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/18

How has GDC 2024 pivoted to meet the needs of laid off game developers. Plus why has Sony paused the manufacture of its PlayStation VR2 headset? And Bloomberg reports sources say Apple and Alphabet are in negotiations to use Google Gemini for some AI services in a future version of iOS.Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:15

Chatbot Side Channel Attack - DTNS 4727

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/15

Ars Technica posted a story on Thursday called “Hackers can read private AI-assistant chats even though they’re encrypted.” Which Chatbots are affected and what should users do about it? Plus Walmart begins selling Macs for the first time! And The US Supreme Court will hear the case of Murthy vs. Missouri on Monday. At issue is whether it is a violation of free speech protections for the US government to directly call out social media posts it thinks are harmful or misinformation.Starring Tom

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30:05

Will TikTok Survive? - DTNS 4726

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/14

Will the US Congress pass a bill forcing the sale of TikTok? How is Google’s artificial intelligence-powered search engine, Search Generative Experience, impacting publisher’s ad revenue? Hugo Barra, former VP of Android and head of Meta’s phased-out Oculus headset brand, has some thoughts about Apple’s Vision Pro.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:22

Gaming Ubiquity - DTNS 4725

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/13

Sea of Thieves briefly took the top spot for PS5 game pre-orders Monday. Is this that Microsoft’s new Xbox strategy is paying off? Plus Google DeepMind researchers trained a model that’s learned to play multiple 3D games like a human. And a team of researchers at the University of Chicago say they’ve figured out a way to hack into Meta Quest headsets without the user knowing.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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30:16

Vision Pro Surgery - DTNS 4724

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/12

Ray-Ban’s Meta glasses has updated the visual search feature to recognize landmarks and describe them. Plus a startup called Empathy is looking to simplify the process of closing a deceased person’s affairs. And a nurse in the UK used an Apple Vision Pro during a spinal surgery to identify instruments and processes as a double check on accuracy.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:42

Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! - DTNS 4723

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/11

Covariant launched RFM-1 (Robotics Foundation Model 1) a “large language model (LLM), but for robot language.” Plus did the Princess of Wales, aka “Kate” photoshop a picture of herself with her three children? And why are tablet sized handheld gaming machines rising in popularity?Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:32

Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! - DTNS 4722

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/08

Patrick is here to explain what you should expect to pay for your next GPU upgrade. Plus what will a solar eclipse mean for solar power? And what effect did the pandemic have on Netflix and the increase in the number of comedy specials?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:25

It's Really About TikTok - DTNS 4721

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/07

What does the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” mean for TikTok and other foreign owned social media platforms? Plus Robinhood, a commission-free investment platform has partnered with sports agency Klutch Sports to expand its reach into sports, entertainment and media.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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32:40

Epic Apple Bingo! - DTNS 4720

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/06

Scott goes over all the games revealed at Xbox’s partner showcase. Plus, Apple terminated Epic’s developer account thwarting its plans to bring a third-party App Store to iOS in Europe. What happens next? And OpenAI published an open letter Tuesday in response to Elon Musk’s legal claims that OpenAI reneged in its non-profit mission to help humanity. Is this just drama or is something else afoot?Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:01

The Cold Truth About EV Batteries - DTNS 4719

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/05

We explain the changes Google announced to bring its products and services in compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Plus, Instagram announced a new feature this week that allows users to edit direct messages up to 15 minutes after sending them. And we explore the reasons why Li-Ion batteries don’t charge as well in colder climates and what can be done about it.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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31:08

The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/04

Why is Apple Card drawing the ire of UK banks? Plus how Nigerian Fintech company Moniepoint is making inroads with consumers in the country. And how do LLMs do the things they do?Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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34:01

Large Language Money - DTNS 4717

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/03/01

As large social media sites and platforms make deals to provide training data to AI operators will users be negatively impacted? Plus Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman saying they have violated the company’s founding agreement. And Spotify is adding 15 hours of free audiobooks listening to its subscription plan.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.

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29:24

Good News for Gemini - DTNS 4716

Daily Tech News Show ·

2024/02/29

Stack Overflow is partnering with Google to provide AI assistance to users while Google Cloud will integrate Stack Overflow’s knowledge base into Gemini for Google Cloud. Plus complaints from consumer rights groups target Meta’s switch last year to charging users in the European Union for an ad-free subscription for access to Facebook and/or Instagram. And U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s communications when he was fired and then

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