DTNS Live (Video)

Main Show starts at 9:55Meta Platforms Inc. is planning significant budget cuts as high as 30%, for its metaverse initiative. Why has Netflix killed the ability to cast content from your phone to most TVs and streaming devices? YouTube said it will take steps to comply with Australia’s ban on allowing users of its service who are younger than 16, but doesn’t believe it should be considered a social media platform. TikTok introduced a “Nearby Feed” in the U.K., France, Italy, and Germany, giving users a location-based stream of local posts.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top 3Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is a 10-inch tablet that fits in your pockethttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/12/samsungs-galaxy-z-trifold-is-a-10-inch-tablet-that-fits-in-your-pocket/Amazon’s new color Kindle Scribe (Colorsoft) gets a release datehttps://www.theverge.com/news/838282/amazon-kindle-scribe-colorsoft-release-dateIndia pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones after intense backlashhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/12/03/after-intense-backlash-india-pulls-mandate-to-pre-install-government-app-on-smartphones/DiscussionsTikTok rolls out a ‘Nearby’ feed to display local content in select countrieshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/12/04/tiktok-rolls-out-a-nearby-feed-to-display-local-content-in-select-countries/TikTok Nearby Discover — what’s happening around you (official announcement)https://newsroom.tiktok.com/tiktok-nearby-discover-whats-happening-around-you?lang=en-GBYouTube finally set to comply with Australia’s under-16s banhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/youtube-finally-set-to-comply-with-australia-s-under-16s-banWhat’s changing on YouTube in Australia (Google blog)https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/whats-changing-on-youtube-in-australia/Social media age restrictions for young people in Australia — eSafety info (government)https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/social-media-age-restrictionsMore DiscussionsNetflix won’t let you cast shows from your phone to your TV anymorehttps://www.wired.com/story/netflix-wont-let-you-cast-shows-from-your-phone-to-your-tv-anymore/Meta is reportedly going to slash spending on the metaversehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-04/meta-s-zuckerberg-plans-deep-cuts-for-metaverse-efforts?embedded-checkout=trueMeta reportedly slashes metaverse spending — what to knowhttps://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/meta-is-reportedly-going-to-slash-spending-on-the-metaverse-164547153.htmlMailbag:http://amateurtraveler.com/https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/international-roaming-plans/results/chinaToday’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaNica Montfordhttps://techsavvydiva.comhttps://www.snoboscast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/techsavvydivaShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 9:40YouTube has launched its multi-language audio feature. We find out how much Awe Apple’s event inspired, and if anyone pre-ordered anything announced at the event. Shannon gives us the highlights from this year’s IFA Europe’s largest technology and consumer appliance tradeshow. And a podcasting startup is aiming to create a network of AI generated shows hosted by AI personalities maintained by the company. Would you pay for it?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top 3OpenAI, Oracle Sign $300 Billion Computing Deal, Among Biggest in Historyhttps://www.wsj.com/business/openai-oracle-sign-300-billion-computing-deal-among-biggest-in-history-ff27c8feChildren hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warnshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c203pedz58goNova Launcher is shutting down, and Android fans are heartbrokenhttps://www.androidauthority.com/nova-launcher-shutdown-3595611/DiscussionsYouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creatorshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/youtubes-multi-language-audio-feature-for-dubbing-videos-rolls-out-to-all-creators/Multi-language audiohttps://blog.youtube/news-and-events/multi-language-audio/New Apple devices announcement eventhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/09/09/tech/new-apple-devices-announcement-eventMore DiscussionsThe BEST NEW TECH at IFA 2025!https://youtu.be/-MZ100BvTxM?si=7Kui-hcTENttORgl&t=197Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro projectorhttps://www.seenebula.com/soundcore-nebula-x1-projectorhttps://youtu.be/Jgrb2Yem3n8?si=NAk4kECGcTViGj7Y&t=48https://youtu.be/Jgrb2Yem3n8?si=0iHaI1AukiPZXReP&t=280AI podcast startup shows fresh inroads into digital broadcastinghttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-podcast-start-up-plan-shows-1236361367/Today’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaShannon Morsehttps://www.youtube.com/shannonmorsehttps://x.com/snubsShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it’s changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible.Staring Nica Montford

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.Quick Hits:SoftBank Is Buying Ex-Intel President Renee James’ Chip Design Company for $6.5 Billionhttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/softbank-is-buying-ex-intel-president-renee-james-chip-design-company-for-65-billion-141112408.htmlNvidia to Buy Several Hundred Billion Dollars’ Worth of US-Made Electronicshttps://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/nvidia-to-buy-several-hundred-billion-dollars-worth-of-us-made-electronics/Apple’s C1 Outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in Most Benchmarkshttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/19/apples-c1-outperforms-iphone-16-with-qualcomm-in-most-benchmarks/Meta AI Is Coming to Europe This Weekhttps://www.engadget.com/ai/meta-ai-is-coming-to-europe-this-week-113019014.html?src=rssSubstack Rival Ghost Is Now Connected to the Fediversehttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/substack-rival-ghost-is-now-connected-to-the-fediverse/OpenAI’s O1 Pro Is Its Most Expensive Model Yethttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/openais-o1-pro-is-its-most-expensive-model-yet/Discussions:Report: TV Industry Losing $1 Billion Annuallyhttps://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/20/report-tv-losing-1-billion-annually/ChatGPT Hit with Privacy Complaint Over Defamatory Hallucinationshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/chatgpt-hit-with-privacy-complaint-over-defamatory-hallucinations/AI Chatbots Can’t Be Trusted, Study Proves—But Apple Made a Good Choicehttps://9to5mac.com/2025/03/11/ai-chatbots-cant-be-trusted-proves-study-but-apple-made-a-good-choice/Submit news stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShowMore Discussions:Michael Bloomberg: Kids Are Spending Too Much Class Time on Laptopshttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-03-19/michael-bloomberg-kids-are-spending-too-much-class-time-on-laptopsTikTok to Start Pushing AMBER Alerts to Users' For You Feedshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/20/tiktok-to-start-pushing-amber-alerts-to-users-for-you-feeds/Subscribe to The Tech Jawn:https://thetechjawn.comNext guest:Andrea Jones-Rooyhttp://behindthedatashow.comhttp://www.jonesrooy.comhttps://x.com/jonesrooyShowLinks:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links: https://sarahlane.com https://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 9:48Xbox replaces its leadership. Is this a sign that Microsoft is looking to sunset its gaming division or is there something else afoot? Samsung unveils its new Galaxy S26 lineup. We ask local Galaxy fan, Robb Dunewood, what he thinks of the new phone line? And Josh asks us “Do you think Meta is moving to close down Messenger?… Are they trying to get everyone on Facebook again OR are they planning to consolidate messaging into WhatsApp? Besides making it easier to maintain just one product, it might move to lock-in WhatsApp as the de facto world messaging app?”Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.Top Tech Story of the Week:Google's Nano Banana 2 Is a Faster Version of Nano Banana Prohttps://www.engadget.com/ai/googles-nano-banana-2-is-a-faster-version-of-nano-banana-pro-160000695.htmlMeta's Metaverse Is Going Mobile-Firsthttps://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/metas-metaverse-is-going-mobile-first-233030532.htmlSamsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 - Android Faithful Episode 137https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-android-faithful-episode-137/#google_vignetteNvidia Revenues Jump 73 Percent to a Record $68.1 Billionhttps://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333075/nvidia-revenues-jump-73-percent-to-a-record-68-1-billionDiscussions:Microsoft Names AI Exec Sharma to Run Xbox, Recommits to Consolehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-20/microsoft-names-ai-exec-sharma-to-run-xbox-recommits-to-console'Faking Would Be a Terrible Idea and Wouldn't Work': New Microsoft Gaming Boss Asha Sharma Says Don't Read Too Much Into Her Xbox Play Historyhttps://www.ign.com/articles/faking-would-be-a-terrible-idea-and-wouldnt-work-new-microsoft-gaming-boss-asha-sharma-says-dont-read-too-much-into-her-xbox-play-historySamsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 - Android Faithful Episode 137https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-2026-android-faithful-episode-137/#google_vignetteSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Hands-On: Unpacked 2026https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-hands-on-unpacked-2026/ShowLinks:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.com https://x.com/sarahlane https://medium.com/@sarahlane https://masto.ai/@sarahlane https://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 9:45Shannon Morse helps us deal with the rising cost of RAM, storage and more. Plus, how Google might have recovered images from Nest doorbells, and Roger's inflation-themed tech quiz!Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Top Tech Story of the Week:Meta Plans ‘Name Tag’ Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasseshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/13/meta-facial-recognition-smart-glasses/Valve Admits Steam Deck Availability Is Affected by Memory and Storage Shortageshttps://www.engadget.com/gaming/valve-admits-steam-deck-availability-is-affected-by-memory-and-storage-shortages-102913993.htmlSony Could Delay PS6 Release to 2028 or 2029 as AI-Driven Shortage Sends Consumer Tech Companies Scrambling for Memory Chipshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-could-delay-ps6-release-to-2028-or-2029-as-ai-driven-shortage-sends-consumer-tech-companies-scrambling-for-memory-chipsApple Takes on YouTube and Spotify With New Video Podcasting Pushhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/apple-takes-on-youtube-and-spotify-with-new-video-podcasting-push.htmlTech Majors Commit Billions Dollars at India AI Summit 2026https://www.reuters.com/world/india/tech-majors-commit-billions-dollars-india-ai-summit-2026-02-19/Apple’s March Launch May Include Multiple Days of Press Releases With No Keynote, per Rumorhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/17/apples-march-launch-may-include-multiple-days-of-press-releases-with-no-keynote-per-rumor/Microsoft’s New 10,000-Year Data Storage Medium Glasshttps://arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/microsofts-new-10000-year-data-storage-medium-glass/Meta Reboots Smartwatch Plan, Aims to Compete in Wearables Markethttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-reboots-smartwatch-plan-aims-232800494.htmlDiscussions:Switch 2 Price Increase Could Happen, Nintendo President Warnshttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-price-hike-could-happen-nintendo-president-warns-but-only-if-this-occurs/1100-6538212/Sandisk’s Stock Falls as Western Digital Plans to Sell Shareshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/sandisks-stock-falls-as-western-digital-plans-to-sell-shares-what-investors-need-to-know-5f4c8d48Western Digital Is Already Sold Out of Hard Drives for All of 2026https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/western-digital-is-already-sold-out-of-hard-drives-for-all-of-2026-chief-says-some-long-term-agreements-for-2027-and-2028-already-in-placeAI, TV Prices & Memory Chip Trendshttps://www.axios.com/2026/02/19/ai-tv-prices-ram-memory-chipsGoogle Nest Just Revealed It Keeps Video You Thought Was Deletedhttps://www.inc.com/jason-aten/google-nest-just-revealed-it-keeps-video-you-thought-was-deleted/91301163https://amateurtraveler.com/https://hackney.app/Today’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaShannon Morsehttps://www.youtube.com/shannonmorsehttps://x.com/snubsShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

09:45 Main ShowWhat do analysts mean when they say that the AI boom is a circular economy, and is that bad thing? Nate Lanxon from Bloomberg explains. Plus We discuss what Discord’s demand for identification to unlock all its features means for anonymity on the web? And we have a trivia game that will test your knowledge of the intersection between technology and British musicians.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top Tech Story of the Week:ChatGPT Deep Research Now Lets You Pick Sources, Adds Built-In Documentshttps://www.pcmag.com/news/chatgpt-deep-research-now-lets-you-pick-sources-adds-built-in-documentsDiscord Post (X)https://x.com/discord/status/2021295316469940606ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers Now Show Ads to US Usershttps://www.thurrott.com/a-i/332546/chatgpt-free-and-go-tiers-now-show-ads-to-us-usersSpotify Has Over 750 Million Usershttps://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/spotify/332551/spotify-has-over-750-million-usersMarch 2 Release Event May Be for M5 MacBook Pro Refreshhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/08/march-2-release-event-may-be-for-m5-macbook-pro-refreshReport: New Macs Are Coming Soon (For Real This Time)https://www.macworld.com/article/3056261/report-new-macs-are-coming-soon-for-real-this-time.htmlYouTube Music Lyrics May Become Premium-Onlyhttps://9to5google.com/2026/02/07/youtube-music-lyrics-premium/Anthropic Releases Opus 4.6 With New Agent Teamshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/05/anthropic-releases-opus-4-6-with-new-agent-teams/Discussions:YouTube Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yy_Wz0BbyUThe AI Circular Deal Boomhttps://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-ai-circular-deals/Daily Tech News Showyoutube.com/dailytechnewsshowToday’s Guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaNate Lanxonhttps://www.bloomberg.com/originalshttps://www.uktechshow.comhttps://natelanxon.comhttps://x.com/natelanxonShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 9:00We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top Tech Story of the Week:Apple just reported its best-ever quarter for iPhone saleshttps://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apple-just-reported-its-best-ever-quarter-for-iphone-sales-234135513.htmlOpenClaw open-source AI agent’s rise and controversyhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/openclaw-open-source-ai-agent-rise-controversy-clawdbot-moltbot-moltbook.html(Expected) Musk’s SpaceX-xAI merger creates massive tech entityhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/musk-xai-spacex-biggest-merger-ever.htmlAMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/amd-suggests-the-next-gen-xbox-will-arrive-in-2027-052707822.htmlNVIDIA won’t release new gaming GPU for first time in decades due to RAM shortage, slashes RTX 50 productionhttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-wont-release-new-gaming-gpu-for-first-year-in-three-decades-due-to-ram-shortage-and-its-also-slashing-rtx-50-productionBitcoin and crypto markets slide as crypto prices fall sharply (This reflects recent crypto downturn with bitcoin dropping below key levels.)Alphabet/Google revenues up 18 percent to $113.8 billionhttps://www.thurrott.com/google/332364/alphabet-google-revenues-up-18-percent-to-113-8-billionDiscussions:OpenClaw open-source AI agent’s rise and controversyhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/openclaw-open-source-ai-agent-rise-controversy-clawdbot-moltbot-moltbook.htmlOpenClaw.aihttps://openclaw.ai/Meet Gizmo — a TikTok-style platform for interactive mini-appshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/meet-gizmo-a-tiktok-for-interactive-vibe-coded-mini-apps/Gizmo official sitehttps://gizmo.party/https://gizmo.party/p/hH1FMSmaQnuJTKnj1zFOrA?_a=gRfQos2lRfW3rj4PVZV5OgYouTube – Daily Tech News Show (Live With It)youtube.com/dailytechnewsshowWhat happens to your social media when you diehttps://trustandwill.com/learn/what-happens-to-your-social-media-when-you-dieMore Discussions:NVIDIA won’t release new gaming GPU for first time in decades due to RAM shortage, slashes RTX 50 productionhttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-wont-release-new-gaming-gpu-for-first-year-in-three-decades-due-to-ram-shortage-and-its-also-slashing-rtx-50-productionRight to be forgotten (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_be_forgottenToday’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 8:01A study by SEO tools company SE Ranking found that Google’s AI Overview relied heavily on YouTube channels as “trusted medical sites” over traditional medical sites to pull information to answer user queries. Is this a cause for concern and should the company be more transparent on where its AI tools are pulling answers from? Robb shares his experience with Samsung’s Dex since getting back from CES. Is it ready to replace his main laptop? Tesla says it will stop producing the Model S and Model X to free up factory space for its Optimus humanoid robots.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Tasia Custode, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top 3:Amazon is ending its palm ID system for retail, Amazon One, as it closes physical storeshttps://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-is-ending-its-palm-id-system-for-retail-amazon-one-as-it-closes-physical-stores/Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cyclinghttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/29/google-maps-now-lets-you-access-gemini-while-walking-and-cycling/Musk’s SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO, source sayshttps://www.reuters.com/world/musks-spacex-merger-talks-with-xai-ahead-planned-ipo-source-says-2026-01-29/Discussions:Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model Xhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tesla-is-killing-off-the-model-s-and-model-x/Samsung DeX — Official App & Business Solutionshttps://www.samsung.com/us/apps/dex/https://www.samsung.com/us/business/solutions/samsung-dex/More Discussions:Health AI overviews: YouTube vs medical siteshttps://seranking.com/blog/health-ai-overviews-youtube-vs-medical-sites/Google AI overviews risk harm misleading health informationhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/02/google-ai-overviews-risk-harm-misleading-health-informationWhere does Google AI health fit?https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/gemini/articles/where-does-google-ai-health-220000260.htmlTikTok USDS joint venture announcementhttps://newsroom.tiktok.com/announcement-from-the-new-tiktok-usds-joint-venture-llcClawdbot & Moltbot security concernshttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/27/clawdbot_moltbot_security_concerns/Apple launches AirTag 2https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/26/apple-launches-airtag-2-with-improved-range-louder-speaker-more/Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model Xhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/28/tesla-is-killing-off-the-model-s-and-model-x/Amazon is ending its palm ID system for retail, Amazon One, as it closes physical storeshttps://www.geekwire.com/2026/amazon-is-ending-its-palm-id-system-for-retail-amazon-one-as-it-closes-physical-stores/Yahoo Scout looks like a more web-friendly take on AI searchhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/868374/yahoo-scout-looks-like-a-more-web-friendly-take-on-ai-searchMeta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApphttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/26/meta-to-test-premium-subscriptions-on-instagram-facebook-and-whatsapp/Gemini 3 Auto Browse (Google blog)https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/gemini-3-auto-browse/Today’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaTasia Custodehttps://www.tasiacustode.comhttps://www.ainamedthisshow.comhttps://www.youtube.com/tasiacustodehttps://x.com/tasiacustodeShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

Main Show starts at 6:17Bandcamp announced on Reddit Tuesday that AI-generated music would not be allowed on their platform. Will other platforms like Spotify or Apple Music follow suit? And Apple has officially teamed up with Google to use Gemini to power Apple Intelligence. Plus Substack introduced a beta app for Apple TV and Google TV, letting subscribers watch creator videos and livestreams on a television. Is this a sign that Substack feels the future is video?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top 3:‘Windows Mobile is back, sort of’: US startup packs THREE OS in one smartphone in most exciting mobile release I’ve seen in yearshttps://www.techradar.com/pro/windows-mobile-is-back-sort-of-us-startup-packs-three-os-in-one-smartphone-in-most-exciting-mobile-release-ive-seen-in-yearsCurl ending bug bounty program after flood of AI slop reportshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/curl-ending-bug-bounty-program-after-flood-of-ai-slop-reports/Apple is reportedly working on an AirTag-sized AI wearablehttps://www.theverge.com/news/865212/apple-ai-pin-wearable-airtag-rumorDiscussions:Introducing the Substack TV app — now availableGoogle’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Sirihttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report sayshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/21/apple-plans-to-make-siri-an-ai-chatbot-report-says/More Discussions:Bandcamp bans purely AI-generated music from its platformhttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/bandcamp-bans-purely-ai-generated-music-from-its-platform/Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushbackhttps://www.404media.co/comic-con-bans-ai-art-after-artist-pushback/OpenAI – Our approach to advertising and expanding accesshttps://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-advertising-and-expanding-access/iOS 27: Apple to revamp Siri as built-in iPhone/Mac chatbot to fend off OpenAIhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-21/ios-27-apple-to-revamp-siri-as-built-in-iphone-mac-chatbot-to-fend-off-openaiAdvanced Functional Materials articlehttps://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.202404686?af=RToday’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaNica Montfordhttps://techsavvydiva.comhttps://www.snoboscast.com|https://www.instagram.com/techsavvydivaShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translate, its version of Google Translate. How does it compare and can it successfully compete against the search giant? Social news aggregation and discussion platform Digg has officially relaunched. What’s it look like? Is an LLM’s output protected by the US Constitution’s first amendment? And are we witnessing a growth in independent media?Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes.Top 3:Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and morehttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/geminis-new-beta-feature-provides-proactive-responses-based-on-your-photos-emails-and-more/Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity and othershttps://www.engadget.com/ai/wikimedia-announces-ai-partners-including-meta-and-microsoft-162834383.htmlSpotify raises its subscription prices in the U.S. againhttps://www.theverge.com/news/862465/spotify-premium-us-price-increase-2026Discussions:ChatGPT Translate is here to take on Google Translate, but the battle is just beginninghttps://www.androidauthority.com/chatgpt-translate-3632584/chatgpt.com/translate — ChatGPT Translatehttps://chatgpt.com/translate/digg.com/@acedtecthttps://digg.com/@acedtectdigg.com/daily-tech-news-show/https://digg.com/daily-tech-news-show/Digg and Reddit creators relaunch Digg to compete with Reddithttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/14/digg-and-reddit-creators-relaunch-digg-to-compete-with-reddit/More Discussions:When words aren’t speechTranscript: The U.S. Bill of Rightshttps://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript#toc-the-u-s-bill-of-rights(SSRN Paper)https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4964912(SSRN Paper)https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4862025OpenAI, Microsoft sued over ChatGPT murder-suicide connectionhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/open-ai-microsoft-sued-chatgpt-murder-suicide-connecticut/CES 2026 — The Future Is Here (Press Release)https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/ces-2026-the-future-is-hereThe rise of the CES creator space and what it means for PRhttps://www.prnewsonline.com/the-rise-of-the-ces-creator-space-and-what-it-means-for-pr/Top five client takeaways from CES 2026https://www.provokemedia.com/latest/article/top-five-client-takeaways-from-ces-2026Today’s guest:Len Peraltahttps://patreon.com/lenhttps://lenperaltastore.comhttps://www.twitch.tv/lenperaltahttps://x.com/lenperaltahttps://mstdn.party/@lenperaltaAndrea Jones-Rooyhttp://behindthedatashow.comhttp://www.jonesrooy.comhttps://x.com/jonesrooyShow Links:https://dailytechnewsshow.comhttps://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntxhttps://knowalittlemore.comhttp://dailytechnewsshow.com/storehttps://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/supporthttps://dtns.tv/wikiSarah Lane Links:https://sarahlane.comhttps://x.com/sarahlanehttps://medium.com/@sarahlanehttps://masto.ai/@sarahlanehttps://havesuchagoodday.comTom Merritt Links:https://tomsnewbook.comhttps://swordandlaser.com/storehttps://www.cordkillers.comhttps://awordpodcast.com

FutureSense's FoodChain system helps customers understand where their food comes from and how it was handled. And it averted a national Kimchi Crisis in Korea.https://futuresense.co.kr

Aetech's Atron and Mulitron robots can sort waste for recycling at the industrial or local level.https://www.aetech.co.kr/en/

David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves.Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.Link to the Show Notes.https://dailytechnewsshow.com/2026/01/08/the-best-of-ces-2026-dtns-5181/Best of CES 2026 Awards: Best of CES 2026 Awardshttps://www.zdnet.com/article/best-of-ces-2026-awards/CES 2026 News Live Updateshttps://www.cnet.com/news-live/ces-2026-news-live-updates/Dreaming of a Cable-Free World?https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/willo-wireless-power-hints-at-cable-free-future-at-ces-2026/ FacebookBest of CES 2026 Awards Finalistshttps://mashable.com/article/best-of-ces-2026-awards-finalistsCES 2026: This Rideable Luggage Made Me a Believerhttps://lifehacker.com/tech/ces-2026-this-rideable-luggage-made-me-a-believerTWICE Residential Systems and TechRadar Pro Announce Picks & Awards Winners for CES 2026https://www.twice.com/industry/twice-residential-systems-and-techradar-pro-announce-picks-awards-winners-for-ces-2026Strutt Wins CES 2026 Best of Innovation Awardhttps://www.strutt.inc/news/strutt-wins-ces-2026-best-of-innovation-award-announces-strutt-day-press-event-and-confirms-grand-launch-of-first-product-at-ces-2026Lego Smart Bricks Star Wars Set at CES 2026https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/lego-smart-bricks-star-wars-set-ces-2026/Samsung: An Entertainment Companion for Every Moment — Seen and Heard at CES 2026https://news.samsung.com/uk/ces-2026-an-entertainment-companion-for-every-moment-seen-and-heardGoogle Announces AI Overviews in Gmail Search & Experimental AI Organized Inboxhttps://arstechnica.com/google/2026/01/google-announces-ai-overviews-in-gmail-search-experimental-ai-organized-inbox/ChatGPT Health Tab in Apple Fitness Appshttps://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/chatgpt-health-tab-apple-fitness-appsYou Won’t Be Able to Buy Samsung’s Household Ballie Robot After Allhttps://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/you-wont-be-able-to-buy-samsungs-household-ballie-robot-after-all-104529942.htmlAqara CES 2026 https://www.aqara.com/en/pages/ces-2026/Aiper IRRISense2 https://aiper.com/us/aiper-irrisense2Connected Life — AT&T Storyhttps://about.att.com/story/2025/connected-life.htmlChina to Approve Nvidia H200 Purchases as Soon as This Quarterhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/china-to-approve-nvidia-h200-purchases-as-soon-as-this-quarterEU Commission Orders X to Retain All Grok Documents Until End of 2026https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2026-01-08/eu-commission-has-ordered-x-to-retain-all-grok-documents-until-end-2026-spokesperson-saysAlphabet’s Market Cap Surpasses Apple’s for First Time Since 2019https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/alphabets-market-cap-surpasses-apples-for-first-time-since-2019.htmlSpotify Now Lets You Share What You’re Streaming in Real Time with Friendshttps://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/spotify-now-lets-you-share-what-youre-streaming-in-real-time-with-friends/JPMorgan Chase Reaches Deal to Take Over the Apple Credit Cardhttps://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/jpmorgan-chase-reaches-a-deal-to-take-over-the-apple-credit-card-4e214fb2TCL TV Lineup 2026: New SQD Mini-LED Enhancement Mini-LED TVs and an RGB Mini-LED TVhttps://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/tcl-tv-lineup-2026-new-sqd-mini-led-enhancement-mini-led-tvs-and-an-rgb-mini-led-tvCooler Master Homepagehttps://www.coolermaster.com/Thermaltake CES 2026 Chassis Pagehttps://ces.thermaltake.com/2026/chassis.htmlHyperX Working on Gaming Headset with Brain-Wave Monitoring EEG Techhttps://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/hyperx-working-on-gaming-headset-packed-with-brain-wave-monitoring-eeg-tech-to-better-get-your-head-in-the-game/China’s Humanoid Bots Were Everywhere at America’s Top Tech Showhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/china-s-humanoid-bots-were-everywhere-at-america-s-top-tech-show

Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.Show NotesLenovo reveals a concept for AI-powered smart glasses at CESMoto Tag 2 is Motorola’s latest trackerMotorola expands its Moto Things lineup with a new tracker, stylus, and smartwatchLenovo’s AI glasses and wearable concepts steal the show at CES 2026Motorola announces Razr Fold in a direct challenge to SamsungMotorola reveals the Razr Fold, a book-style foldable launching this summerMotorola’s ultra-premium Signature phone promises durabilityWell, well, well: another AI wearableDreame’s robot vacuum with an arm is back at CES and it can do more than pick up shoesDreame’s latest robot vacuum concept has legs that can climb full-size stairsRoborock announces new robot vacuums at CES 2026Brands are upset Amazon’s “Buy for Me” feature lists products without permissionAmazon AI tool blindsides merchants by offering products without their knowledgeRoblox will require 9-year-olds to submit a video selfie for age verificationIntel is building a handheld gaming platform with a dedicated chipIntel’s handheld gaming PC will use a custom Panther Lake CPUWi-Fi 8 is coming, with Asus, Broadcom, and MediaTek on boardHere’s when Google plans to release AOSP source codeMicrosoft Office isn’t being renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot (again)Netflix unveils its 2026 TV series slate including Bridgerton and BeefNext on Netflix 2026: the streamer reveals what’s comingNetflix’s 2026 film slate includes War Machine and Enola Holmes 3Segway launches two new e-bikes at CESSegway’s Navimow brand reveals new robotic lawn mowersWheelmove gives manual wheelchairs power and height for rough terrainCorsair announces a Steam Deck keyboard and new gaming miceEmerson shows off SmartVoice for connected appliancesMobileye to acquire humanoid robot maker Mentee for $900 millionPunkt’s MC03 is a secure smartphone made in GermanyRazer Project AvaCheerble unveils the world’s first edge-AI visual recognition pet feederSamsung introduces the Galaxy Z TrifoldROG and Kojima Productions team up on a Flow Z13 for LudensClicksXander GlassesCoroFlo breastfeeding monitor

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-powerful-new-rubin-chip-architecture/https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-wants-to-be-the-android-of-generalist-robotics/https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/nvidia-launches-alpamayo-open-ai-models-that-allow-autonomous-vehicles-to-think-like-a-human/https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/nvidias-g-sync-pulsar-tech-can-minimize-motion-blur-for-gamers-140000058.htmlhttps://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-has-the-steam-machine-in-its-sights-with-native-linux-support-expanded-peripheral-support-and-much-more-heres-all-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.thurrott.com/games/331399/nvidia-announces-dlss-4.5-and-geforce-now-apps-for-linux-and-fire-tvhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/854519/intel-core-ultra-3-panther-lake-18-a-release-date-decoder-ringhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/intel_unleashes_panther_lake_cpushttps://www.theverge.com/news/851827/asus-rog-zephyrus-duo-dual-screen-gaming-laptop-ces-2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-01-06/amd-s-su-unveils-new-tech-talks-up-ai-demand-videohttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-06/amd-unveils-new-chip-for-corporate-data-centers-talks-up-demandhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/amd-reheats-last-years-ryzen-ai-and-x3D-cpus-for-2026s-laptops-and-desktops/https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/05/amd-unveils-new-ai-pc-processors-for-general-use-and-gaming-at-ces/https://www.tweaktown.com/news/109575/amds-new-ryzen-ai-halo-mini-pc-its-answer-to-the-nvidia-dgx-spark-powered-by-strix-halo-apu/index.htmlhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/qualcomm-announces-dragonwing-iq10-humanoid-robotics-platform-at-ces-2026/https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sony-honda-mobilitys-afeela-prototype-2026-puts-an-suv-spin-on-its-too-familiar-sedan-at-ces-043927882.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/855883/sony-honda-afeela-customer-delivery-suv-concept-ces-2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-05/hyundai-unveils-new-humanoid-robot-to-work-in-its-car-factorieshttps://www.engadget.com/transportation/uber-reveals-the-design-of-its-robotaxi-at-ces-2026-230056302.htmlhttps://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/donut-lab-solid-state-battery-oem-verge-motorcycleshttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/hp_keyboard_pc/https://www.engadget.com/wearables/metas-emg-wristband-is-moving-beyond-its-ar-glasses-120000503.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/news/856216/meta-ray-ban-display-smart-glasses-international-expansion-pausedhttps://www.theverge.com/news/856422/meta-ray-ban-display-emg-handwriting-teleprompterhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/848256/asus-rog-xreal-r1-smart-glasses-specs-release-datehttps://www.engadget.com/wearables/garmin-food-tracking-feature-connect-plus-ces-2026-043231948.htmlhttps://www.engadget.com/home/vivoos-toilet-computer-keeps-an-eye-on-your-hydration-030000209.htmlhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/this-longevity-mirror-predicts-your-future-health-in-30-seconds-flat/https://www.cnn.com/science/autofocus-glasses-ixi-change-lenses-spchttps://techcrunch.com/2025/04/28/ixi-raises-36-5m-from-amazon-and-more-to-bring-the-concept-of-autofocus-to-prescription-glasses/https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-used-boschs-new-feature-packed-cordless-vacuums-designed-to-take-on-dyson-and-shark-ces-2026/https://www.theverge.com/tech/853818/bosch-smart-coffee-machine-alexa-plus-upgradehttps://androidguys.com/news/smart-home-protection-launches-timeli-the-all-in-one-personal-safety-device-that-puts-emergency-dispatch-in-your-pocket/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-06/razer-ceo-min-liang-tan-interview-at-ces-2026-strategy-investment-and-ai-focushttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/sandisk-says-goodbye-to-wd-blue-and-black-ssds-hello-to-new-optimus-drives/https://www.theverge.com/tech/851812/hp-hyperx-omen-name-gaming-laptop-branding-ces-2026hypershop.com/komutr.iostrapsicle.comrescueretriever.comhototools.com

Tom talks with Tom Stevens, CEO of TomBot about Jennie, the robot support dog.TomBot is designed to be cute and help with senior care like Alzheimer's.https://tombot.com/

Pinball is adding modern day video game play to classic Pinball Machines and the result is awesome. Robb Dunewood talks with Zach Sharpe from Stern Pinball about the Star Wars: Fall of the Empire Pinball.https://shop.sternpinball.com/collections/games/products/star-wars-fall-of-the-empire-pinball

We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going.Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe.

Gary Shapiro, CEO of the CTA explains the sleeper trends at this tear’s show and the secrets of the show’s longevity and international appeal.