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Author: Tom Merritt
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Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and the team help you stay up to date with independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news.
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Apple, Amazon ,Facebook ,Google and Microsoft have all been criticized for allowing humans to listen to users’ private conversations in order to test their AI products for quality. Is it truly necessary or is it just easier and cheaper to develop that way? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Thanksgiving plans, fertility rates, cow people, and on DTNS: HyperSurface inputs looks to rethink the ways humans interface with computers and devices. Plus Amazon wants to buy Fox's 22 regional sports networks from Disney and Valve discontinues its Steam Link hardware. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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DTNS Begins at: 17:00Who's pre-ordering what Apple stuff, and on DTNS: Apple has announced a new iPad that's faster, lighter, and more capable than previous models. Plus they unveiled the long-awaited update to the Mac Mini and MacBook Air. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Facebook is looking to acquire security companies it believes bolster the site's security. Who are the possible candidates and what kinds of security expertise is Facebook specifically looking for? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Starting in early 2024, Prime Video subscribers in Canada, Germany, the UK, and US will see “limited advertisements.” Would you be $2.99/month to get rid of them? What type of display should go on a foldable phone’s cover screen? And the latest Apple news including why USB-C AirPods can support lossless audio.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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We detail all the important news from Microsoft’s Surface and AI event including new AI integration into Bing and new Surface Go models.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Amazon held its “Devices and Services” this Wednesday. We go through all the big things they announced and what we think about them. Plus OpenAI announced version 3 of its image generator, DALL-E. It understands context better and integrates with ChatGPT. So for example, you can tell ChatGPT to write a prompt for Dall-E 3.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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The UK gets a new free streaming entry from the country’s public sector broadcasters called Freely that delivers live TV over broadband. Building on its “Just Walk Out” technology Amazon has introduced a new version for clothing stores that uses RFID chips. And Microsoft’s plans for the Xbox are revealed in documents accidentally uploaded to the FTC during its lawsuit with the Redmond based company.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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We discuss how crowdfunding has changed and evolved with Chris Mancini. And is Unity backtracking on its statements last week about a new per install fee structure for developers? Plus that latest on iPhone 15 and iOS 17 roll out.Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Chris Mancini, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Preorders for the new iPhone 15 models started Friday morning and we highlight the issues some have faced trying to order one. The Irish Data Protection Commission, which has jurisdiction over TikTok in Europe, fined the company €345 million for 8 violations of the GDPR. X has contracted with an Israeli company called Au10tix to provide government-ID based account verification as an option.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Will Smith, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Google said Thursday it plans to offer software updates for Chromebooks for up to a decade. A new study from Columbia University casts a critical eye on the use of current Large Language Models to replace human decision-making in critical jobs. And we learn more about the cyber-incident afflicting MGM.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Unity announces it will begin charging a runtime fee to developers starting January 1st, 2024. MGM reports that a cyber incident that has significantly disrupted properties across the US represents a material risk to the company. And Adobe announced that Firefly is open to all in its Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Experience Cloud offerings.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines from the snobOS Cast join us to unpack all the Apple Watch and iPhone announcements from Apple’s Sept 12th event.Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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After complaints, Amazon will start requiring writers who sell through Amazon’s e-book program to disclose if their work includes artificial intelligence material. Friday, some Wyze security camera owners noted on Reddit that they were able to see webcam feeds that weren’t their own, an error chalked up to a web-caching issue by Wyze. Meta is testing a cross-platform WhatsApp messaging feature to comply with the EU’s DMA directive.Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Still thinking about replacing your current TV with a larger better model? Before you do, listen to what Home Theater expert Robert Heron has to say. Plus Spotify is working with publishers in the U.S. to allow subscribers to listen up to 20 hours of audiobooks a month. And Apple has an iOS 16.6.1 update which patches two zero-day exploits used to inject Pegasus spyware.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Robert Heron, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Are online user submitted movie ratings, like Rotten Tomatoes, worthless and is there a way to make them more useful? Plus SoundCloud is rolling out a TikTok-style discovery feed feature complete with vertical scrolling and short snippets of tracks. And BMW drops its controversial subscription to activate heated seats on their cars.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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How last year's LastPass breach enabled thieves to steal $35 million in crypto. Plus the European Commission has unveiled a list of companies it considers subject to the Digital Markets Act. And how is Google keeping its gaming ambitions alive in YouTube.Starring Rich Stroffolino, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Soundbars are the easiest and cheapest way to upgrade your TVs audio capabilities. But how do you go about picking one? Plus Apple and Microsoft are privately arguing that neither iMessage nor Bing are big or powerful enough to justify the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) restrictions. And can regular internet use stave off dementia?Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Are tech IPOs coming back into fashion? And for the first time a high-speed AI drone racer beats human world-champion racers. Plus Lenovo announces new products including a new handheld Windows gaming device and glasses that function as a monitor replacement.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Rob DeMillo, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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October 1st, Microsoft will be separating Teams from the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the European Economic Area and also Switzerland to head off antitrust regulators. Plus How is a YouTube invalid traffic bug causing problems for YouTubers. Tasia Custode from “AI Named This Show” explains. And the Philips Hue Line Gains Smart Cameras and Sensors.Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns.
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Did she say "pertentially" @ 29:45?
The impact of TikTok on the presentation of restaurant menus is a topic that could spark an interesting debate on its own
in response to the fridge picture - I would get Dr Nowzaradan saying "you could have easily lost 30 lbs this month" hahahahaha
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great show!
excellent episode lot of new updates and a lot of tips on how to use a computer or phone
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is anyone else wondering what Diamond Club is? I've been listening for YEARS and have no idea who they are or their purpose?
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Patrick Norton is so insufferable. Couldn't get through the whole thing.
I'd like to see the us government invite these tech companies from Japan or China to open a "us hub" that's employs us citizens to produce the same products that are made there. they could be exempt from tariffs or other import taxes. that would bring the same tech economy from say Shenzhen to the United states, once we learn how to produce electronics at the same level then we would be able to compete on the world stage. no matter how many jobs were lost to the 4th industrial revolution we would have 100 jobs to replace every job lost.
haha I had to listen to half the episode to make sure that was a typo. its overCLOCK
I've been listening to Tom Merritt do this since he was doing this on Twit. I followed him here and quit everything Twit. You go Tom!
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