Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt and the team help you stay up to date with an independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news briefing.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

LLM Hacks With Brian Brushwood - DTNS 4922

Brian Brushwood explains how he uses AI models in his personal and work life. Plus a Canadian startup has developed a continuous potassium monitoring device that’s inserted just below the skin to help those with chronic kidney disease or at risk of heart failure. And we share our picks for the best holiday gift.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-24
36:46

The Sound of Speakers With Patrick - DTNS 4915

Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patrick’s here with a list of audio brands you’ve never heard but you should check out.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-13
38:20

You Can't Out-Algorithm Bad Data - DTNS 4903

How does holiday pricing work and what motivates sellers to drop prices during the holiday shopping season? Big Jim explains. Plus the media is warning that AI development has reached its peak, but is it true? Andrew Mayne cuts through the FUD. And The Information says the iPhone 17 “Air” rumored to be coming next year will be between 5 and 6 millimeters thick compared to the iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm.Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Andrew Mayne, James Thatcher, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-25
38:31

Pasture raised, cage free AI - DTNS 3596

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-15
32:12

No More Buttons - DTNS 3413

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
33:15

DTNS 3399 - I USB-C What You Did There Apple

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
31:44

DTNS 3392 - Anonymous Sources = Black Magic

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-22
30:08

Xbox Handhelds are Here, But Should You Pay? - DTNS 5113

And of course, we talk about what we do and do not know about the US TikTok deal.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-26
42:25

Bubble Talk, Gemini Rising, and RAM? In This Economy? - DTNS November in Review

Tom Merritt and Jason Howell look back on the biggest tech stories of November.Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-29
30:57

Why RAM is So Expensive And When It Will Get Cheaper - DTNS 5154

Plus, peace in the AI music wars, and no, you holding onto your phone longer will not tank the economy.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-26
35:37

Goodbye ChromeOS, Hello… Aluminium OS? - DTNS 5153

Google is about to rent its Tensor Processing Units to Meta, and the White House launched its AI-focused Genesis Mission to tackle energy needs.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt and Mishaal Rahman.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-25
38:09

DTNS Weekend Feature - Gansu, China with Amateur Traveler

We feature an episode of friend of the show Chris Christensen’s full Amateur Traveler show.You can find the original show notes for this episode of Amateur Traveler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-22
57:12

Why Thieves Don’t Want Your Samsung Phone - DTNS 5149

Plus, the EU wants to reduce personal data protections, and AI was at fault for the Cloudflare outage. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-19
36:22

Microsoft and Google Drop Big AI Model News - DTNS 5148

Microsoft announces Agent 365 and Google Drops Gemini 3, and Justin Robert Young explains why a US congressman is complaining about AI in video games.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
41:07

Driverless Cars Hit the Freeways! - DTNS 5144

Waymo is the first to offer humans a ride without other humans that use the expressway. Plus, Even Realities makes a smart glass that works with a smart ring. Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-12
34:04

Kilowatt Interviews Jeremy Michalek - DTNS Weekend

Bodie Grimm of the Kilowatt podcast interviews Jeremy Michalek, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, to discuss the economic and environmental trade-offs of electric vehicles (EVs).Show notes for this episode and information on the Kilowatt podcast can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
59:25

Google makes an Epic Compromise - DTNS 5140

Google opens up its version of Android worldwide, and AI beats the world at forecasting hurricanes this season.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
31:33

Stable Diffusion’s Shallow Victory Over Getty Images in the UK - DTNS 5139

Apple might soon introduce low cost laptops to go head to head with ChromeBooks, and TikTok announced its first US awards show for recognizing excellent creators on its platform.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
28:55

OpenAI, Xbox Prices and Smart Home-a-palooza - DTNS October in Review

Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of October. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-01
34:54

The Echo Dot Max is a Work in Progress - DTNS 5135

Apple says an Oppo engineer shared Apple Watch trade secrets with the company, and US senators are looking into banning chatbots for underage users.Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-29
38:19

Zella Puebla

Undress AI (https://undress.cc/) prioritizes user consent and privacy by incorporating clear terms of service and consent guidelines into their platform. They emphasize that their technology should only be used with fully consensual images and that all users must ensure they have the rights to any photos uploaded. The ethical implications of using such services revolve around the potential for misuse, especially in cases where images are altered without consent. Undress AI combats these concerns by integrating robust content moderation tools that flag and restrict unauthorized or explicit content.

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Kenneth Otten

Did she say "pertentially" @ 29:45?

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Pedram Digi

The impact of TikTok on the presentation of restaurant menus is a topic that could spark an interesting debate on its own

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Bethany Gillette

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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