Can AI help small independent publishers succeed or will it allow larger companies to undercut them? Plus Meta is finally rolling out its new Tweetdeck-like column view to all users. And we go over Liz Reid’s, VP and Head of Google Search, post describing how Google is addressing odd results in AI Overviews. Starring TomContinue reading "AI Has a Story to Share – DTNS 4781"

What is a P(doom) and what does it have to do with a recent deal between OpenAI, Vox Media and The Atlantic. Plus why is Apple negotiating to use OpenAI’s GPT in iOS 18? And you can edit messages in Google Messages. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "The News Needs Money Too – DTNS 4780"

YouTube has rolled out Playables, its free-to-play casual games, to all users Tuesday. Plus, Fitbit Ace LTE is a fitness tracker for kids that appears to be a surprise hit. And on Monday internal documents describing what factors Google Search takes into consideration when ranking and displaying web results leaked. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "YouTube’s Game & Watch – DTNS 4779"

We discuss why traditional TV networks have more to fear from video streaming services than movie theaters. Plus is the slowdown in EV sales more of a blip than a trend? And examine the results of a Reuters Institute and Oxford University survey of 12,000 people across six countries about their habits with new AIContinue reading "It IS TV, It’s Netflix – DTNS 4778"

AI is disrupting major segments of the economy and job market. But what is its impact on the environment and climate change? Allison Sheridan shares her insights. Plus smart rings are now a thing. What are the options and what can and can’t they do? And Google is criticized as its AI-generated summaries on searchContinue reading "Sustainable AI Computing – DTNS 4777"

404 Media reports independent repair shots are contractually required by Samsung to snitch on people who use aftermarket parts. Plus Elon Musk wants to make Likes on X private. And will Microsoft’s stringent requirements for Copilot+ PCs force users to upgrade or turn away from Microsoft’s integrated AI offering? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, RogerContinue reading "An AI PC That Isn’t – DTNS 4776"

The videogaming recovery of 2023 saw PC revenue increase while staying static for game consoles and dropping for mobile. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or ICO, wants to know more about Microsoft’s Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs citing privacy concerns. And CNBC sources say Amazon plans on offering an AI enhanced version of Alexa forContinue reading "They’re All PCs in Console Clothing – DTNS 4775"

Will AI come for all of our jobs? Andrew Mayne explains why this is an unfounded fear. We explain the legal tussle between OpenAI and actress Scarlett Johansson over the use of her voice in the company’s GPT-4o text-to-speech function. And Sonos announces its first over-the-ear headphones, the Sonos Ace. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "Radical Employment – DTNS 4774"

Microsoft reveals the “Copilot Plus PC” initiative that pairs future Windows NPU integrated notebooks with exclusive integrated Copilot tools, plus new features of Copilot integration in Windows 11, and announces a new ARM powered Surface Laptop. And Semafor reports that Apple News+ has become a major source of revenue for news publishers. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Copilot Gets on the “Plus” Bus – DTNS 4773"

In a market where 2.5″ notebook drives have been supplanted by SSDs and NVMe, WD releases a new 6TB 2.5″ line. What are they thinking? Patrick Norton explains. Plus LG stops making the Signature OLED R TV that rolls down and hides within a stand. And the latest helping of OpenAI news. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Don’t Count Out 2.5 Inch Drives Yet! – DTNS 4772"

OpenAI and Google both had LLM announcements this week. But which offered more compelling and consumer-ready products? Plus the joint sports streaming venture between Disney, Fox, Warner Brothers Discovery has an official name: Venu Sports. More importantly what does this service entail? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "AI is Really a Tool, Not My Friend – DTNS 4771"

Predictive AI is making its mark in the world of gambling. How does AI integration into slot machines and sports betting benefit everyone involved? Plus Apple announces new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPad OS. And OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces he will be leaving the company. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson,Continue reading "Slot-GPT – DTNS 4770"

It’s Google I/O 2024 ! We go over all the big announcements from Google’s developer event. Plus Comcast will offer a Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ service bundle at a reduced price. Are bundles back? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "Google AI/O – DTNS 4769"

OpenAI announces their latest LLM GPT-4o. What does it mean for the LLM space and its competitors? Plus US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland Tuesday to discuss AI security concerns. And a new study by the Oxford Internet Institute suggests a high correlation between Internet access and use with positive wellbeing. Starring TomContinue reading "OpenAI’s GPT-4o for All – DTNS 4768"

We have a full wrap-up on this week’s RSA conference from CISO series podcast producer, David Spark. Plus OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor on Monday. And Jack Dorsey the former Twitter CEO feels that decentralized social network BlueSky is repeating all the mistakes of Twitter. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, David Spark, RogerContinue reading "The CISOs Are Sweating – DTNS 4767"

Voice ID is a popular security measure some banks use but has generative Voice ID made it a security risk? Plus TikTok announces it will start adding an “AI-Generated” label to watermarked third-party AI-generated content. And chaos at Xbox as it closes three subsidiaries with plans to absorb a fourth. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood,Continue reading "You Can’t Bank on Voice Security – DTNS 4766"

Scott gives us an artist’s take on Apple’s latest iPad announcement. Plus Micron is shipping upgradable memory modules called LPCAMM2 which promises the convenience of user-upgradeability of traditional SODIMM with the power efficiency of solder on memory modules. And the US Department of Commerce confirmed to the Financial Times that it has revoked “certain” exportContinue reading "Pros, Are These Pencils You’re Looking For? – DTNS 4765"

We analyze Apple’s newly announced iPads including a new iPad Pro powered by the all new M4 processor. Plus Amazon launches an online shopping service in South Africa. And a roundup of the latest Open AI news including a tool to let content creators opt-out of their work be used in AI training models. StarringContinue reading "Thinner, Lighter, Faster – DTNS 4764"

PlayStation relents on forcing PC gamers playing the Steam version of “Helldivers 2” to log into the PlayStation network to play. Plus we share the latest Apple and Android including the TRT for Apple’s event tomorrow. And we examine the complaints surrounding “Vera AI” claims that it lets users create copies of “your friends orContinue reading "Digital Necromancy – DTNS 4763"

Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how’s the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter,Continue reading "Polar Extremes – DTNS 4762"

Universal Music Group and TikTok have ended their standoff over royalty payments and AI policies. Plus DOJ records show Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. And French economist, Yann Coatanlem, believes Europe needs more flexible labor markets to compete against China and Europe in tech. Is he right? StarringContinue reading "VAT: Values Affect Tech – DTNS 4761"

Apple’s May 7th event is being billed as “a different kind of Apple Event” we speculate on what that means. Plus prices are used Apple Vision Pros are unexpectedly low. And Android Faithful’s Mishaal Rahman details what he discovered about the Rabbit R1 personal assistant. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera, Mishaal Rahman, Amos,Continue reading "Run, Rabbit, Run… On My Phone! – DTNS 4760"

Pittsburgh’s Aurora Innovation plans to operate 20 self-driving semitrucks between Dallas and Houston this year. And we go over a trio of TikTok news including a possible ban in the EU. Plus Instagram is making changes to its algorithm to recommend smaller creators. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Roger Chang MP3 Download Get DTNSContinue reading "Can Driverless Trucks Pass the Road-test? – DTNS 4759"

Default guessable usernames and passwords on IoT devices are now banned in the UK. Noyb, a European privacy rights group, has filed a complaint against OpenAI for violating the GDPR. And we share tips on how to travel with tech you need for an event. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Brian Ibbott, Amos, Roger ChangContinue reading "ChatGDPR – DTNS 4758"

Is the Chips Act a success? The author of “Chip War”, Chris Miller, believes it and we go over his reasons for his belief. Plus Engadget’s Sam Rutherford argues that it doesn’t matter if Apple only sold 400,000 Vision Pros. It’s still making money. And we go over Alphabet’s earnings. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "US Chips is a Thing – DTNS 4757"

Why are people getting tired of on-demand video streaming and what does that mean for streaming services? Plus as TikTok faces legislative action in the US, regulators in Europe are turning a more skeptical eye to the social media platform. And will Rabbit’s R1 AI personal assistant device avoid the fate of the Humane AIContinue reading "Stream Fatigue, I’m Out – DTNS 4756"

What does Meta hope to achieve by opening up their Meta Horizon OS to third party hardware developers? And Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Plus which the company aims to put on more Windows laptops. Plus Apple releases small, open source AI models designed for on-device usage called OpenELM. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, ScottContinue reading "Is Meta Trying to Pull an Android? – DTNS 4755"

Adobe announces that Photoshop will get the ability to generate images from a text prompt in the app. Plus Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses now have multimodal AI support. And Apple has an announcement set for 10 AM Eastern time May 7th. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "A Bruised Apple – DTNS 4754"

The US House passed another bill on Saturday, that would require ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US arm within 9-12 months of being ordered to do so. We explore what happens next. Plus is subscribing to a service to watch a specific show and then canceling the new way we watch TV? And Swedish company EmbracerContinue reading "The Clock is Ticking for TikTok – DTNS 4753"

What options does Meta in operating in the EU if they can’t offer a free version that allows them to collect user data or a paid version that charges for the service? Plus in the age of AI powered services is the term “user” outdated? And Netflix announced its Q1 earnings report on Thursday. HowContinue reading "Facebook is Not a Necessity! – DTNS 4752"

How can learning about how bacteria swim help us stop infections and make more agile nanobots? Plus will Google’s latest reorganizing really help bring AI to all of its products? And the latest Meta AI roundup. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading "Nanomotors! – DTNS 4751"

We evaluate the leaked specs for Sony’s upcoming PS5 Pro. Plus power demand from data centers is holding back AI development. What are the solutions? And US cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant said Wednesday that a hacking group with ties to the GRU was behind the January cyberattack that caused a tank at aContinue reading "PS5 Pro Specs: Worth It? – DTNS 4750"

How is YouTube expanding its efforts to stop ad blocker use on YouTube? Plus we take a closer look at why Humane AI pins have been poorly received. And we explain the buzz around the audio based social media platform, Airchat. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "Chat is in the Air – DTNS 4749"

Adobe is integrating generative models for Adobe Premiere, its video editor. Plus after Apple made changes to its App Store policy allowing emulators, the company booted off its first emulator iGBA. And Samsung has taken its crown back as the leader in global smartphone shipments. Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Smartphone Race to the Top – DTNS 4748"

Tech layoffs have been a common occurrence over the past several months. But what is it like after you’ve been laid off and where do you go from there? Plus OpenTable is informing members that all reviews on the platform will now show members’ profile pictures and first names starting May 22nd. And a roundupContinue reading "#OpenToWork – DTNS 4747"

The first round of reviews for Humane’s AI Pin have been published. We parse out what reviewers had to say. Plus Instagram announced a new safety feature that will automatically blur out nude images sent via direct message on the platform. And how is anti-deepfake porn legislation bringing together lawmakers from across the political spectrum.Continue reading "The Deepfake Dilemma – DTNS 4746"

Microsoft has plans for new Xbox hardware. Plus Blizzard announces its games will return to mainland China in summer 2024 after signing a new deal. And after EU legislation forced Google, MS, and Apple to make it easier for users to switch to rival browsers, independent browser companies have seen a spike in users. StarringContinue reading "Microsoft Playing the Long Con(Sole) – DTNS 4745"

Android’s enhanced Find My Device network was rolled out yesterday. What can it do and what do you need to use it? Plus we share the big news from Google’s Next conference in Las Vegas today. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "Android Enhance and Triangulate – DTNS 4744"

Ford delays its EV rollout and refocuses on hybrids as public interest in EV ownership wanes. What’s going on? Plus Apple’s new app guidelines allows for game emulators and in the EU music apps can take users to an external website. Starring Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "EV Adoption: It’s All About $$$ – DTNS 4743"

Google Podcasts is no more. What are your options? Plus OpenAI CTO Mira Murati wouldn’t confirm if its Sora model was trained on any data from YouTube, Instagram or Facebook. And Disney CEO Bob Iger told CNBC that the company will begin its password-sharing crackdown in June. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tasia Custode, LenContinue reading "Another Google Product Bites the Dust – DTNS 4742"

We share long time supporter Craig Porter’s insight into the connectivity and internet situation in the Antarctic. Plus Social Media service X is doling out free blue checks to users that have more than 2500 premium followers. And how do you determine if you actually need a VPN? Patrick Norton is here to explain. StarringContinue reading "Do You Need a VPN? – DTNS 4741"

Microsoft is testing an AI chatbot for Xbox support services, but has bigger plans for the technology. Plus Stable Audio 2.0 now lets users upload their own audio samples to create text-prompt AI-generated songs. And we discuss what impacts yesterday’s earthquake in Taiwan has on chip production and why Threads is suddenly so popular inContinue reading "It’s a Me, Cheat-io! – DTNS 4740"

Scientists from Trinity college Dublin published a paper in the journal PLOS ONE that found that some people perceive more images per second than others. Plus Yahoo and Artifact jointly announced Tuesday that Yahoo will buy Artifact, an AI-generated news aggregation and recommendation app. And why does the New York Times consider games like WorldContinue reading "Are You a 60Hz Person? – DTNS 4739"

Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly working on a data center featuring an AI supercomputer named “Stargate”. Plus what’s the current status on that legislative bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or block its use in the US? And a backdoor was found in a widely-used compression program called XZ Utils for Linux and Unix-styleContinue reading "Stargate AI-1 – DTNS 4738"

In a recent study China pulls ahead of the US when it comes to developing AI talent. What is AI talent and what skills do you need to become one? Plus The Drive reports the Old Westbury Police Department in NY state is using GPS trackers embedded in foam darts with sticky glue on themContinue reading "AI Isn’t Just About Programming – DTNS 4737"

Is a recent half-a-billion plus donation to Future of Life Institute, an AI think tank, set the stage for AI regulation? Plus why are Intel’s and Microsoft’s idea of what constitutes an AI PC confusing? And Google announced it’s rolling out an update to its Search Generative Experience (SGE). Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, JustinContinue reading "AI Enters the Politics Game – DTNS 4736"

What does Microsoft’s Phil Spencer think is happening to the video gaming business? Plus Disney officially adds Hulu as a category inside of Disney+. And why are Apple users getting dozens of password reset notifications? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "State of the Video Game Biz – DTNS 4735"

We discuss the emergent capability of generative video LLM as a world simulator. What does it mean and what can it do? Plus we examines David Pierce’s The Verge article called “Here’s why AI search engines really can’t kill Google.” And online design company Canva will acquire professional design software company Affinity. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Sora’s Generative World Simulation – DTNS 4734"

How are game microtransactions infuriating game players and why might we see more of them in the future? Plus Spotify is testing a fourth category of content alongside music, podcasts and books; online courses. And did Microsoft’s Phil Spencer hint about a future handheld Xbox? Starring Tom Merritt, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Our Two Cents on Micro-Transactions – DTNS 4733"

Are robotaxis facing a losing war in gaining broad public acceptance? Nicole shares her experience riding in them and what she thinks needs to be done. Plus seven US researchers have identified a new side-channel attack called “GoFetch” that impacts Apple M1, M2, and M3 processors. And OpenAI pitches its technology to film studios andContinue reading "Dude, Where’s My Robot Car? – DTNS 4732"

Microsoft announces new Surface PCs for Business with Copilot integration. Plus Neuroscience startup Neuralink live-streamed an interview Wednesday with 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh, the first person to be implanted with Neuralink’s brain-computer interface. And the US Department of Justice files a lawsuit against Apple for monopolistic behavior. Starring Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "The US Case Against Apple – DTNS 4731"

Unity’s 2024 Unity Gaming Report notes an increase in multiplatform game development. What’s behind this trend and is it good for the industry? Plus Meta’s Peter Cottle shows off a brief demo of how users can eventually connect their accounts and posts to the Fediverse through Threads. And Ubisoft revealed at GDC that it hasContinue reading "Platforms Are Here to Stay – DTNS 4730"

Meta is reducing the fee for EU users to €5.99 a month plus €4 for additional accounts to assuage regulators’ concerns about economic coercion. Plus we share the highlights from Nvidia’s keynote at the company’s GTC (GPU Technology Conference). Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading "Nvidia Making AI Moves – DTNS 4729"

How is Adobe using AI to speed up game development. 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.Continue reading "Textured AI – DTNS 4728"

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 issueContinue reading "Chatbot Side Channel Attack – DTNS 4727"

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,Continue reading "Will TikTok Survive? – DTNS 4726"

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 aContinue reading "Gaming Ubiquity – DTNS 4725"

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 doubleContinue reading "Vision Pro Surgery – DTNS 4724"

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. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Gaming Handhelds Are Huge! – DTNS 4723"

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, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3Continue reading "Shut Up and Give GPUs Your Money! – DTNS 4722"

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. MP3Continue reading "It’s Really About TikTok – DTNS 4721"

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 toContinue reading "Epic Apple Bingo! – DTNS 4720"

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 wellContinue reading "The Cold Truth About EV Batteries – DTNS 4719"

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. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. FollowContinue reading "The LLM Light Bulb – DTNS 4718"

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. StarringContinue reading "Large Language Money – DTNS 4717"

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. AndContinue reading "Good News for Gemini – DTNS 4716"

We discuss how the Video Game History Foundation’s efforts to preserve video game culture marks a new chapter in video game preservation. Plus we examine the controversy over Wendy’s new dynamically adjusted pricing menu boards. And Swedish fintech firm Klarna says its AI assistant does the work of 700 people after it lays off… 700Continue reading "Preserving Video Game History – DTNS 4715"

How can the ribbontail stingray teach us how to make better less invasive coloring agents? Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has officially canceled “Project Titan” AKA its electric car effort. And 404 Media’s Emanuel Maiberg has a report on ghost kitchens using generated images in their menus. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. NicoleContinue reading "Blue is Hard – DTNS 4714"

Mobile World Congress starts this week. We look at the big announcements from Samsung, Xiaomi, HMD, Honor, and Lenovo. Plus we look at OnePlus’s latest smartwatch and why the company seems to be having a renaissance. Starring Tom Merritt, Ron Richards, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEOContinue reading "The Rejuvenation of OnePlus – DTNS 4713"

What happens when your Instagram or Threads post is labeled political? Molly Wood details her experience. And what type of reaction has Reddit received after files to go public? Plus Tom explains the two cases the Supreme Court will hear Monday that could and their ruling which will impact online speech. Starring Tom Merritt, SarahContinue reading "The Politics of Topics – DTNS 4712"

Is OpenAI’s text-to-video tool, Sora, a threat to the business of making TV shows and films? Plus, Google is pausing Gemini’s generation of people in images so it can adjust the model to produce more historically accurate results. And AT&T has been dealing with widespread service issues for more than ten hours affecting millions ofContinue reading "Could AI Replace Tom Cruise? – DTNS 4711"

Intel reveals its Foundry Business roadmap. Plus Apple will add PQ3 cryptographic protocol to its messaging service, which Apple believes is resistant to future attacks from quantum computers. And Apple announces a free, standalone app called Apple Sports. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "Apple’s Quantum Resistant Encryption – DTNS 4710"

Walmart announced that it will acquire TV maker Vizio in a deal valued at $2.3 billion to help boost Walmart’s advertising business through Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System. Plus we detail the big redesign changes YouTube is rolling out to creator channels. And what makes the iPad mini a better choice than the iPad Pro? StarringContinue reading "Baby Come Back, To iPad Mini – DTNS 4709"

Bose has new earbuds that sit outide the ear canal instead of inside it. Plus, OpenAI’s Sora text to video-generating model is considered the best yet and it can render video games too. And passkeys will eventually supersede passwords for digital security. What should you know about using it in daily life? Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Don’t Pass on Passkeys – DTNS 4708"

Why is Meta clamping down on political posts and cutting back on funding for fact checking? Has the web evolved beyond the usefulness of robot.txt files to allow web crawlers? And why are people returning their Apple Vision Pros to the store? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Returns Weren’t Part of the Vision – DTNS 4707"

How did Nvidia go from gaming company to AI darling worth a total market cap just behind Apple and Microsoft? Plus how did a South African based dethrone Netflix as top streamer on the African continent? And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a video of his views comparing the Vision Pro to the Meta QuestContinue reading "What Did Nvidia Get Right? – DTNS 4706"

Nvidia demos Chat, an AI chatbot, running locally one of the company’s RTX series GPU. Google Meet announces, “Companion Mode” which helps you reach your teammates when dialing in on mobile devices. And Memorizer is an iOS app that combines a bit of Goodreads with a bit of Trakt and some Yelp. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Follow My Memories – DTNS 4705"

We do a rundown of the top four launch bugs on Samsung’s S24 smartphone. Plus the IEEE Spectrum has a report on how piezoelectric transducers can use a phone’s screen for both haptic feedback and a speaker. And Funimation announces that subscriber’s digital copies of shows and movies will go away after April 2nd. StarringContinue reading "No Funimation! – DTNS 4704"

How does a small business navigate social media? How does Sam Altman plan to reshape the global semiconductor industry? And why is X pivoting towards video? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ant Pruitt, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on TwitterContinue reading "Where is Your Tribe? – DTNS 4703"

ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros/Discover have agreed to a deal for a mega sports streaming service coming this Fall. Plus Singapore-based Brilliant Labs announced a pair of lightweight AR glasses called Frame, with a multimodal virtual assistant named Noa. And Google is changing the name of its AI-powered chatbot formerly known as Bard and itsContinue reading "Playing the Streaming Games – DTNS 4702"

Why is Xbox looking to bring some of its exclusive titles to other platforms? And Apple and scientists at UC-Santa Barbara released an open source multimodal large language model that can let users edit images using natural language. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? ClickContinue reading "Betting on the Future of Gaming – DTNS 4701"

Some owners of the Apple Vision Pro report forgetting their passcode which can disable the headset if a passcode is entered in too many times. Plus Forbes is reporting High school applicants that utilize ChatGPT for personal essays, often hire human editors to de-AI them. And Mozilla introduces a privacy monitoring service, called Mozilla MonitorContinue reading "Apple Vision Woe – DTNS 4700"

Allison is here to explain everything you need to know about wireless charging standards. Plus Amazon and Reach, the UK’s largest publisher, reach a deal to allow access to customer data for targeted advertising. And Meta’s Oversight Board ruled that a maliciously edited video of US President Joe Biden can stay on Facebook but recommendsContinue reading "You Too Should Wait for Qi2 – DTNS 4699"

The Apple Vision Pro releases today and we share our thoughts. Plus Apple releases big numbers in its Q4 earnings call. And what happened to all the music on TikTok? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Terrance Gaines, Nica Montford, Eileen Rivera, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "Apple Vision Pros and Cons – DTNS 4698"

What is the Kids Online Safety Act and why is it such a contentious issue? Plus Google is bringing generative AI to Google Maps. And why is Tim Cook betting so much on the success of the Apple Vision Pro? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "Explaining The Kids Online Safety Act – DTNS 4697"

Blizzard gets a new president, Johanna Faries. Scott explains what her appointment means in a newly merged Microsoft Activision Blizzard company. Plus Universal Music Group, says negotiations have broken down with TikTok over royalties. And US lawmakers grill social media CEOs over the use of their platforms for facilitating child sexual abuse online. Starring TomContinue reading "Big Blizzard Restructuring – DTNS 4696"

Is Netflix’s pivot to more traditional TV fare like dramas and reality shows a threat to traditional linear TV? Plus Apple Has Sold Approximately 200,000 Vision Pro Headsets. And TikTok’s effort to separate US data from China by putting it and a US-version of TikTok’s algorithm in an Oracle-run data center is running into issues.Continue reading "Now LIVE on Netflix – DTNS 4695"

Chris Ashley shares his thoughts you need to be aware of before you invest in a power generator for emergency situations. Plus Amazon gives up on acquiring Roomba-maker iRobot. And the Browser Company has a new iOS app out called Arc Search. Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a ScreenContinue reading "Brisket Backup Power – DTNS 4694"

Explicit deep fake images and videos of Taylor Swift have flooded X, raising questions about a legal framework around deep fakes and issues with X’s current explicit content filtering system. And Google updated the Pixel 8 Pro this week to allow for a new body temperature sensor feature. Plus Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 inContinue reading "Deep Fake Protections Are Needed – DTNS 4693"

What kind of tech do you need if you want to be a fulltime Van Lifer? Plus in response to the EU’s DMA, Apple will allow alternative app stores for the iPhone and iPad. And Google announced Lumiere on Tuesday, an AI video generator it’s calling “a space-time diffusion model for realistic video generation”. StarringContinue reading "The Van Tech Life – DTNS 4692"

Why is Palworld so popular with gamers and why has it stirred so much controversy? Plus we analyze a recent FT article on Apple’s AI strategy. And Amazon will its policy of allowing police to ask for Ring footage publicly instead requiring a search warrant be submitted instead. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson,Continue reading "Apple Intelligence – DTNS 4691"

Netflix and the WWE announce a 10-year deal to bring Monday Night Raw to the streaming service. Plus HP’s CEO gives a curious reason as to why it blocks third-party ink cartridges. And is China doing a U-turn on its videogame addiction crackdown? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "WrestStreamMania! – DTNS 4690"

A new MIT study suggests that the number of jobs AI steals is far fewer than originally projected. Plus what’s Japan’s plan with their Slim Moon lander with its solar panels pointed in the wrong direction. And Dr. Niki Ackermans is here with an explanation of the experiments aboard the Axiom-3 mission. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "It’s Called a Moon Shot for a Reason – DTNS 4689"

AI co-hosts? Gavin Purcell from the “AI For Humans” show details the steps they use to generate their weekly AI co-host. Plus pre-orders from Apple’s Vision Pro started today and by all accounts went smoothly, but what does it say about the headset’s potential popularity? MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "Intoxicated AI – DTNS 4688"

Is podcasting actually a declining industry or is it just going through a market correction? Plus is Microsoft’s Copilot adding value and market share to its Bing search business? And Reddit announces plans to launch an initial public offering by the end of March. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "Podcasting: Monetize Your Passion – DTNS 4687"

We sift through all the big announcements from Samsung’s Unpacked Event. Plus Amazon agrees to invest in Diamond Sports, allowing them to provide access to Diamond’s content via Prime Video. Research from Leipzig University, Bauhaus-University Weimar, and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence show a general reduction in the effectiveness of searchContinue reading "Unpacking Samsung Unpacked 2024 – DTNS 4686"

Peacock’s AFC Wild Card game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins was the most live-streamed event in U.S. history. We explain the UK’s Post Office Horizon IT scandal which led to the false arrest, financial ruin, and imprisonment of more than 700 Post Office branch managers. And we examine a survey fromContinue reading "Fujitsu’s Postal Fail – DTNS 4685"

Tom sat down with CTA spokesperson, Allison Fried, about the trends in consumer electronics at this years CES show and the changes made to the event. Starring Tom Merritt MP3 Download Get DTNS ad-free from Acast. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. Subscribe through Apple Podcasts. A special thanks toContinue reading "CES 2024: Interview with CTA Spokesperson Allison Fried – DTNS Special"

It’s the final day of CES. Robert Heron is on to share the home theater highlights from this year’s show and what you should be looking for in your next TV. Plus we explain what you need to have before you plop down money for Apple’s Vision Pro. And we look at this year’s BestContinue reading "Best of CES 2024 – DTNS 4684"

It’s Day 4 of CES and we continue our coverage of the electronics trade-show. Plus we examine how Microsoft recently surpassed Apple in market capitalization. And Shannon shares her new favorite laptops from this year’s CES. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? ClickContinue reading "CES 2024 – Laptops Break the Fold – DTNS 4683"

It’s Day 3 of our CES 2024 coverage. We detail the latest news from the event. Plus the SAG-AFTRA union and Replica Studios have come to an agreement over licensing voice actor voices for use by generative AI. And Trisha Hershberger shares her favorite products and innovations from the show! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "CES 2024: Going Down the Rabbit Hole at CES – DTNS 4682"

It’s Day 2 of CES 2024. We cover all the news and announcements on the first official day of the event. Starrin Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE.Continue reading "CES 2024: Greening a Battery – DTNS 4681"

We cover all the big announcements right before CES 2024 opens. Plus we have Allison Sheridan’s highlights from Sunday’s CES Unveiled media event. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Tom Merritt, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube andContinue reading "CES Rodeo 2024 – DTNS 4680"

What sets Suno.AI apart from other generative AI music efforts? And can Android’s default assistant be changed to something other than Google Assistant? Plus what does the future look like for Substack? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tristan Jutras, Mishaal Rahman, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here DownloadContinue reading "ChatGPT Gets More Chatty – DTNS 4679"

We explain what’s behind the lawsuit between OpenAI and NY Times and Justin shares his thoughts on the entire matter. Google is moving forward with cookie-less browsing and advertisers aren’t ready. And Microsoft is adding another dedicated key for Copilot. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "Windows Thinks Copilot is Key – DTNS 4678"

Square Enix plans to aggressively leverage AI in its business, Chris Ashley gives us a BBQ masters look at the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, and what Facebook wants with its new “Link History” feature. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click hereContinue reading "Smoke ’em on Your Counter if You Got ’em! – DTNS 4677"

Why are automakers pulling back on their EV plans? And is Apple still committed to the iPad? Plus Mickey Mouse is going to the public domain. What does it mean for IP moving forward? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEOContinue reading "Happy 10th Birthday DTNS – DTNS 4676"

It’s our 2024 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Dr. Niki, Jenn Cutter and Tasia Custode bring their two predictions of what they think will happen in 2024 the tech landscape. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Jenn Cutter, and Tasia Custode MP3 Download Get DTNS ad-free from Acast. Using aContinue reading "2024 Predictions Show – DTNS 4675"

Google settles a $5 billion lawsuit for tracking Chrome users using Incognito Mode, Microsoft’s DALL-E 3 powered Image Creator generates violent images, and X fails to convince a federal judge that California’s content moderation law violates its freedom of speech. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines forContinue reading "Google Settles Lawsuit For Tracking Incognito Mode – DTH"

It’s the 2023 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the year 2023 back in December of 2022 to see how they actually turned out! Who came out on top? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Will Smith, Andrea Jones-Rooy, IyazContinue reading "2023 Tech Predictions Results Show – DTNS 4674"

Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale, Bill Gates believes AI will accelerate the rate of new discoveries at a pace we’ve never seen before, and Xiaomi unveiled its first electric vehicle… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks toContinue reading "Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale – DTH"

2023 was filled with fun and fact-filled conversations both on DTNS and on Good Day Internet. So we challenged Joe to pick the best conversations we’ve had all year and put them together here for you to enjoy! MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on TwitterContinue reading "Best of GDI 2023 – DTNS 4673"

The New Your Times is Suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright violations in the training of their generative AI models, a federal appeals court paused the ban on the Apple Watch, and Amazon Prime Video is adding commercials to content on January 29th. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of DailyContinue reading "The New York Times Is Suing OpenAI And Microsoft -DTH"

Welcome to our end of year Listener Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the show. This year we wanted to try something different. Taking a cue from our Friday GDI we’ve decided to make this episode a quiz and debate show. To playContinue reading "DTNS 2023 Listener Co-Host Show – DTNS 4672"

Mobile carrier Mint Mobile gets hacked exposing customer information, Apple Vision Pro mass shipments rumored to begin the first week of January, and Chevy Blazer EV sales are halted amid a slew of reported problems… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. AContinue reading "Mobile Carrier Mint Mobile Gets Hacked – DTH"

What does Adobe’s failed acquisition of Figma mean for the broader startup industry? Plus why leaks of Samsung’s S24 phones reveal the future of mobile software in 2024. And Sony and Discovery work out an arrangement that doesn’t leave owners of Discovery content on PlayStation out in the cold. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, MollyContinue reading "We Got the Gang Back Together! – DTNS 4671"

Why did Bird file for bankruptcy. Justin shares his thoughts. Plus are Teslas experiencing an unusual amount of defects? And is Microsoft giving up on Mixed Reality? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on TwitterContinue reading "The Reality of the VR Space – DTNS 4670"

Why are big name game developers like Insomniac targets of ransomware attacks? Scott Johnson shares his thoughts. Plus Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down officially December 29th. Who will Microsoft find to replace him? And Amazon may be setting itself up to get baseball streaming rights in the messiest way possible. We explain.Continue reading "Fanboy Freakout! – DTNS 4669"

Google settles a lawsuit brought by 37 US attorneys general. Navigation platform TomTom announced it has partnered with Microsoft to offer generative models in its automobile software. And we check in on the State of VR/AR at the end of 2023, It is no longer early days my friends. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, RogerContinue reading "Google Pays $700 Million, You Get $2 – DTNS 4668"

Apple announces it will halt US online sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, starting Thursday December 21st. Plus four US lawmakers have asked the US Department of Justice to investigate Apple’s blocking of the Beeper and Beeper Mini services from Apple Messages. And how does the jury decision toContinue reading "Bad Week for Apple – DTNS 4667"

We take a look at the technical challenges that had to be overcome to integrate the Disney+ with Hulu. Plus we dissect Cox Media Group subsidiaries’ claim that our devices are listening to us and using the data they gather to target ads to us. And scientists at the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS)Continue reading "Disney’s Removing the Duct Tape and Bubble Gum – DTNS 4666"

At a Fortune AI conference CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince commented “Most of the people… if they’re doing anything in AI, are effectively lighting money on fire.” in recognition of the difficulty of turning AI demos into usable products. Plus Dropbox turned on a new search feature powered by OpenAI and boy are people mad.Continue reading "Lighting AI Money on Fire – DTNS 4665"

Google launches AI Studio, a webtool to allow developers to create chatbots and apps based on its new Gemini Pro LLM and a new medical focused LLMs under the name MedLM. Plus Apple is testing ‘Stolen Device Protection’ , a feature coming to iOS 17.3 that can delay a thief’s ability to alter critical informationContinue reading "Brain Power Reapplied – DTNS 4664"

A jury delivers its verdict in the Epic v. Google case. What was their verdict and will the impact be? Plus we go over the most downloaded iOS apps of 2023. And how did CRISPR gene editing help to breed a chicken resistant to the avian flu? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans,Continue reading "CRISP(ie)R Chicken – DTNS 4663"

What are your alternatives to TinyLetter, the free newsletter service that parent company Mailchimp is closing down? Rich has some suggestions. Plus we explain the latest with Beeper’s iMessage to Android service. And a roundup of the latest Apple news. Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? ClickContinue reading "Will Beeper Beat the System? – DTNS 4662"

A key concept in cybersecurity is “secure by default” vs “secure by design”. But does it mean and how does it apply to your data security? Plus a recent Apple funded report has noted an increased frequency of cyberattacks which Apple believes is reason to expand the use of end-to-end encryption. And Instagram is rollingContinue reading "You Deserve a Secure Product – DTNS 4661"

Meta announced that Facebook Messenger chats and calls will be protected by end-to-end encryption by default. And Google announced the launch of its Google Podcasts to YouTube Music migration tool. Plus Justin shares his reasons why he thinks Google’s Gemini Ultra, Pro and Nano roll out is a sign of management failure. Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading "Google Tries, to No Ai-vail – DTNS 4660"

Why are AAA games like GTA 6 ported to PC well after their release on game consoles? Scott explains. Plus Twitch will stop operations in South Korea starting February 27, 2024, due to high costs there. And Google launches its new Large Language Model Gemini which comes in three flavors; Gemini Ultra, Gemini Pro, andContinue reading "Release Any GTA and They Will Come – DTNS 4659"

Gmail is getting a powerful update to its AI-powered spam detection in the service’s biggest security upgrade in years. And can iPhone/Android cross-platform messaging service Beeper succeed with its implementation where Sunbird crashed and burned? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION),Continue reading "My Log Has a Video for You – DTNS 4658"

Need to give a loved one a new Android phone but not sure what to get? Iyaz is here with his best 2023 Android phone picks. Plus We analyze a recent BBC article asking “Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?”. And is Sony’s announcement that it will begin deleting Discovery shows from users librariesContinue reading "The Best Android Phones for 2023 – DTNS 4657"

Ever since Open AI announced GPTs, chat agents that developers can use on their platforms developers have made a lot of these. Tristan Jutras takes through some of the more outlandish examples of people flexing their creative GPT muscles. Plus, is the push to force workers back to the office dead? One Stanford professor thinksContinue reading "Remotely Possible – DTNS 4656"

Google rolls out system updates for Android, Wear OS and Google TV devices. What features and functionality do they add? Plus as Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, plans a European Union launch in December is it becoming a viable alternative to “X”? And we delve into the reason why Apple relented and decided to include RCSContinue reading "Bigger Spool of Thread? – DTNS 4655"

The WSJ says Apple is looking to end its relationship with Goldman Sachs that it currently uses to support several financial products including Apple Card. Plus Is the new Microsoft Outlook a potential privacy risk? And Unity is cutting jobs and closing offices as part of a company reset. We explain what might be goingContinue reading "What is Microsoft Syncing? – DTNS 4654"

Winter driving is no fun but a little planning can go a long way to making it more safe and less stressful. Patrick Norton is here to tell us how. Plus we go over all the big announcements from AWS’s re:Invent conference for cloud customers. And we look at Ofcom’s latest study of AI useContinue reading "Will My Hand Be Stolen? – DTNS 4653"

Municipal police departments in Ohio and Michigan are warning parents to disable the “Bringing Devices Together” setting in AirDrop for children. And Research from the Graz University of Technology, Austria suggests that Zoom fatigue is real. Plus we go over leaks for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 flagship phone. Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang,Continue reading "There’s No Back Row in Zoom – DTNS 4652"

Sam Altman is returning as OpenAI CEO. We explained what happened. And Spotify announced three major changes to how it pays royalties to musicians. Plus we explain everything you need to know about “The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You’ll Never See.” Labels will be charged a fee when “flagrant” streaming fraudContinue reading "New CEO! Same as the Old CEO – DTNS 4651"

Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats and Sunbird the app developers that boasted they could access the iMessage protocol to give Android users blue bubbles has had its message app pulled from the Google Play store. AndContinue reading "Best Home Theater Gift Ideas – DTNS 4650"

GM’s robotaxi startup Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt announced his resignation. And We go into the details behind OpenAI’s board firing of CEO Sam Altman. Starring Tom Merritt, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and TwitchContinue reading "Game of OpenAI Thrones – DTNS 4649"

EV’s might be the future of personal automobiles but Toyota thinks that some drivers might still want an old-fashioned stick shift. Cleaning up car based pollution isn’t just about EVs. You also need to address the environmental impact of tires. Tim Stevens explains. And why are Amazon and Hyundai teaming up to sell cars online?Continue reading "Wait, It Has a Pretend Transmission? – DTNS 4648"

Will Smith joins us with a geek gift buyer’s guide for the upcoming holiday season. Plus the first Qi v2.0 devices are nearly through the certification process. We explain what this means and how you’ll benefit! And Apple announces in the future it will adopt the RCS standard. Will this mean the end of theContinue reading "Apple Joins the RCS Party – DTNS 4647"

We go over all the big announcements from this year’s Microsoft Ignite event. Plus a study in the Psychological Science Monday explores how convincing generated images were especially ones of white individuals. And a study in Science showed that an AI meteorology model from Google DeepMind called GraphCasts made better forecasts using traditional models. StarringContinue reading "Clippy is My Copilot – DTNS 4646"

Why are iPhones overrepresented in smartphone ownership by teens? Android Police’s Will Sattelberg is here to explain. Plus YouTube rolled out new policies regarding generative AI videos. And users of the Nothing Phone 2 Android phone will get access to Apple iMessage in North America and Europe starting this month. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "Do Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? – DTNS 4645"

We go over the latest Apple prognostications from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-chi Kuo about what the company has in store. Plus we analyze the latest reviews of Sony’s just released Portal handheld gaming device for the PS5. And Allison Sheridan shares her research into what the best note taking app is on theContinue reading "Apps for Noteworthy Events – DTNS 4644"

Humane launches its AI wearable, the AI Pin. Is this the future of personal everyday AI interfaces? Plus Disney CEO Bob Iger says Disney will launch a beta test of a new app next month, combining Disney+ and Hulu into a single experience. And Amazon is readying a new operating system to replace Android onContinue reading "AI Pin, Engage! – DTNS 4643"

We take a close look at what was revealed on the first day of the Google vs Epic Games trial. And Nintendo announces it will partner with Sony to develop a “Legend of Zelda” movie. Plus Rockstar Games confirmed Wednesday that it will begin “promoting” Grand Theft Auto IV next month. Starring Sarah Lane, ScottContinue reading "A GTA 6 Announcement Announcement – DTNS 4642"

GM’s robotaxi division, Cruise, had its California operating driverless permits pulled over safety concerns. What’s going on with the company? And how is technology helping researchers monitor damage of climate change to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "“Sensing” Ocean Changes – DTNS 4641"

We detail all the big announcements from OpenAI’s first developer conference. Plus Tesla plans on building a €25,000 (about $27,000) car at its German plant. And Apple says it will not be making an Apple Silicon version of the 27-inch iMac. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "EVs Take a Slow Ride – DTNS 4640"

What does the UK hope to gain by hosting the A.I. Safety Summit? Nate Lanxon explains. Plus how is YouTube’s decision to crack down on ad-blockers affecting the ad-blocker business? And we discuss what’s behind the dip in Apple’s revenue from the previous year? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nate Lanxon, Len Peralta, Roger Chang,Continue reading "Night of the Undead Ad Blockers – DTNS 4639"

What do the latest earnings calls from chipmaker mean for the PC market and longer term will the growing popularity of AI help the industry? And can two former Google Nest engineers disrupt the robotic vacuum market? Plus Comcast is ready to let go of Hulu, but Disney still needs to agree to a price.Continue reading "Remember Jan Pocalypse? – DTNS 4638"

Sony-owned Bungie laid off around 100 people. What does it mean for the Destiny game and what does it say about the health of the industry? And YouTube has launched its ad-blocker prevention efforts worldwide. Plus which types of searches generated the most ad revenue for Google? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, RogerContinue reading "Will Bungie Bounce Back? – DTNS 4637"

Charlotte Henry helps us understand how streaming is creating a boom in horror flicks. Plus Apple announced its new M3 SoC and new pricing on its MacBook’s. And an Alliance of countries have banded together to say no to paying ransom to cyber-criminals. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Streaming is a Horror – DTNS 4636"

Meta’s ad-free subscription version of Facebook and Instagram will be available in the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland starting next month. Google has announced research into audio plethysmography that uses the hardware for active noise canceling to sense heart rate. And US president Joe Biden has issued an executive order directing government agencies to developContinue reading "AI Defense is Ramping Up – DTNS 4635"

Tasia Custode is here to give us a first hand review of Pixel 8 Pro’s A.I. features. And the UN created a 39-member advisory board to act as a bridge between various UN efforts for the international governance of AI. Plus we detail out all of the announced changes Google is bringing to Google Maps.Continue reading "Tech News Near Me – DTNS 4634"

Trisha breaks down all of Twitch’s announcements from this past weekend’s TwitchCon in Las Vegas. And Music Business Worldwide reports Spotify will make changes to its royalty payout model starting next year. Plus we analyze Meta’s third-quarter earnings. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? ClickContinue reading "What Did Twitch Reveal At TwitchCon? – DTNS 4633"

Sony plans on shipping its PS5 slim in both an optical disc drive and without one. What’s the logic behind this decision and does it really matter? Plus, Amazon is beta testing AI image generation tools for its advertisers that offer an easy way for those advertisers to create backgrounds or scenes. And Qualcomm detailsContinue reading "That Fork is Doing the Weird Finger Thing – DTNS 4632"

Artificial wombs. What are they and what role will they play in health care? Plus Ben Zhao, a professor at the University of Chicago, has created a tool called Nightshade that lets creators fight back by “poisoning” their works to prevent LLM models from training on it without permission. And is POSSE, Publish on yourContinue reading "No Baby in a Backpack Yet – DTNS 4631"

Matter 1.2 is here and we explain what it is and why it matters to your IoT network. And in a bid to open up municipal broadband markets around the US, SiFi will spend $500 million to build an open access fiber network at no cost to taxpayers. Plus we discuss all the ways companiesContinue reading "Everyone is on Board, So What’s the Matter? – DTNS 4630"

Molly Wood explains one company is looking to decarbonise LA before the 2028 Olympic Games. We explore Tesla’s latest earning results. And we share the latest efforts to speed up teaching robots. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEOContinue reading "Robots Teaching Robots – It’s a Thing – DTNS 4629"

Meta is beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. Plus the hacker(s) allegedly behind the data breach at 23andme has leaked more private user data on an online forum. And the FCC looks to reestablish net neutrality by establishing rules that prohibit ISPs from throttling or limiting certainContinue reading "23 and Everyone’s DNA – DTNS 4628"

X has begun testing a $1 per year charge in NZ and the Philippines it’s calling “Not A Bot” that lets new users view posts and follow accounts for free, but must pay the subscription fee to do anything else. YouTube announced changes to its interface and creator tools that will roll out over theContinue reading "A Legit Spam Deterrent? – DTNS 4627"

You might have a disaster plan for your data but do you have one for your internet? Patrick is here with alternative internet options when find yourself in an emergency. And Qualcomm announces it’s building a RISC-V-based platform for Google’s WearOS smartwatch OS. And we analyze the early reviews for Meta’s new Ray-Ban Meta SmartContinue reading "Prepare for Emergencies Without Internet – DTNS 4626"

Intel releases its Raptor Lake Refresh Desktop processors. Is the dream of wireless distance charging coming to a toothbrush near you? And we’ve got more Apple rumors to share including iPad launch dates, M3 Pro and Max, and a way to update your iPhone at the Apple Store. Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang,Continue reading "Beam That Update Into the Box, Scotty – DTNS 4625"

Microsoft’s bid to acquire Activision-Blizzard has been accomplished. We share the important things you need to know about the final deal. And Best Buy announced its intention to stop selling physical video media sales early next year. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Geoff Belknap, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "Can We Call It MicroBlizzard? – DTNS 4624"

Social media platforms get the EU’s scrutiny over Israel-Hamas War disinformation and illegal content. And we take a look at the reviews for Google’s latest flagship phone the Pixel 8 Pro. Plus YouTube surpasses Netflix as top video source for US teenagers according to a new survey from Piper Sandler. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood,Continue reading "Teens “Take It, to the Limit, One More Time” – DTNS 4623"

In a blog post Wednesday Sony announced premium customers will be able to play “select” cloud-streamed PS5 games later this month. How much does Google pay Apple to keep the search engine front and center on its devices? And Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the app is knowingly harmfulContinue reading "Streaming Should Mean Streaming – DTNS 4622"

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is working on a lighter version of the Vision Pro. Google announced results and expansions of its “Project Green Light”, its program to reduce times cars spend at red lights. And has the recent attack in Israel highlighted the shift of news off X? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, RogerContinue reading "Will Apple Make VR Cool? – DTNS 4621"

Snap is under investigation in the UK over possible privacy risks with Snapchat My AI chatbot, chip makers Samsung and SK Hynix able to supply US chip equipment to their China-based factories, and Google’s Vertex AI aims to help doctors with patient histories and billing. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feedContinue reading "Snap’s My AI under investigation in UK – DTH"

We explore how AI is impacting the world of mathematics with data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy. Plus some retailers are souring on the concept of self checkout lanes. And the Information reports that Meta is paying millions of dollars to celebrities for the rights to recreate their personalities as chatbots. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, AndreaContinue reading "“I Am Not a Robot!” – DTNS 4620"

We do a Nobel Prize recap as we look at this year’s winners and the research that got them there. Plus BlackBerry announced on Wednesday it would separate its Internet of Things and cybersecurity business units. And we analyze recent comments by X CEO Linda Yaccarino about brands returning to the platform. Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading "Wait an Attosecond!!! – DTNS 4619"

We go through everything announced at Google’s Pixel hardware event and share our analysis of the latest Pixel 8 flagship phones and accessories. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Mishaal Rahman, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch PleaseContinue reading "Google Announces New Phone, Watch & So Much More! – DTNS 4618"

We examine Meta’s plan to charge a fee to use Facebook in lieu of targeting users with ads to comply with EU regulations. For $100 a year the NYC based Cloaked lets users create multiple “identities” of different email addresses, usernames, password and phone numbers that can be used at different websites. Your expectations andContinue reading "Facebook Does Want to Charge You – DTNS 4617"

We have updates on the titanium iPhone 15 overheating issues and Apple’s work in developing its own web search service. LG has no plans to support ATSC 3.0 due to patent uncertainty. And Humane shows off its wearable AI assistant “Ai Pin”. Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "According to Pegasus You’re Searching Wrong – DTNS 4616"

We learn Apple considered swapping Google’s search engine for Microsoft Bing. And London’s Capital Economics assessed which countries will benefit most from AI technologies. And Google announced support for an extended flag in websites robots.txt file to exclude sites from being used to train Google’s AI models. It’s Friday! Who Am I? – GDI 4615Continue reading "One Bing to Rule Them All – DTNS 4615"

What are the implications of stem cell derived human embryo models? Epic and Apple are still at it as Apple asks the US Supreme Court to review a ruling that lets developers direct users to alternative payment methods. Your Zoom Background Speaks Volumes – GDI 4614 How important is your background while on a videoContinue reading "What is an Embryo Model? – DTNS 4614"

What role does AI and streaming play in the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television producers agreement. We explain FTC’s latest efforts to challenge the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger. And Meta unveils the Quest 3 headset. Killer Sloths and Tacos – GDI 4613 starts at 30:39 CNN launched CNN MaxContinue reading "Crossing Over to the Quest 3 XR – DTNS 4613"

Google announced plans to end several services including YouTube Premium Lite, Basic HTML Gmail, and Google Podcasts. US FCC unveiled a proposal to reclassify broadband internet providers as telecommunications providers, aka Title II. And LG takes the wraps of its latest foldable-screen laptop. Pixel Support Until the 7 Year Itch – GDI 4612 starts atContinue reading "Foldable Laptops, Do You Need One? – DTNS 4612"

iFixIt releases its findings from their teardown of the new iPhone 15. Getty Images is partnering with Nvidia for “Generative AI by Getty Images” which is trained exclusively on Getty’s library of licensed photos. OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT that you can prompt by speaking and integrates image search into prompts. The NewContinue reading "Chat GPT Starts Talking Back – DTNS 4611 Extended"

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,Continue reading "A Crappy Apple Watch Situation – DTNS 4610"

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. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch PleaseContinue reading "Microsoft Event Includes the Okie Doke Price – DTNS 4609"

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.Continue reading "Such Amazon! Much Large Language Model! – DTNS 4608"

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 toContinue reading "TV is Moving Freely in the UK – DTNS 4607"

We discuss how crowdfunding has changed and evolved with Chris Mancini. And is Unity backtracking on its statements last week about a new per in 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. MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "They’re Sorry You Got Mad – DTNS 4606"

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 toContinue reading "X Gon’ Verify Ya – DTNS 4605"

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,Continue reading "Chromebooks Boot Faster Than a Shower – DTNS 4604"

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 CloudContinue reading "Adobe, Just Dip Once and End It! – DTNS 4603"

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 MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube andContinue reading "All the News From Apple’s iPhone 15 Event – DTNS 4602"

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 isContinue reading "Sharing is Scaring: a Wyze Tale – DTNS 4601"

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 updateContinue reading "The Best Tvs With Robert Heron – DTNS 4600"

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,Continue reading "Reviews: The Most Dangerous Game? – DTNS 4599"

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. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Microsoft Knows the Old Regulation Magic – DTNS 4598"

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?Continue reading "The New Hotness in Soundbars – DTNS 4597"

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, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "Is Lenovo’s Legion Go… A Go – DTNS 4596"

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 SmartContinue reading "YouTube Traffic Signals Problems – DTNS 4595"

OpenAI reaches $1 billion in annual sales as ChatGPT use soars. But Pew research only 18% of Americans have used ChatGPT. Plus Samsung launched an app for Android and iOS called “Food”, a “personalized, AI-powered food and recipe” app. And PlayStation Plus is raising prices following a similar announcement for the Xbox Game Pass aContinue reading "Hey Fridge, What’s for Dinner? – DTNS 4594"

Google announced it would be rolling out its Duet AI, unveiled earlier this year, across all Google Workspace apps. And HBO Max will be giving subscribers limited access to select AMC+ shows. Plus Snapchat releases a new AI selfie feature called Dreams. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Using a ScreenContinue reading "Don’t Blame the AI – DTNS 4593"

Are the ethical implications of AI more about how much can be done at scale vs what could only be done in a limited fashion? Tech reporter and analyst Benedict Evans believes so. And we discuss the Verge’s David Pierce experience with Google’s NotebookLM. Plus is Dolby’s new Atmos feature called FlexConnect the answer toContinue reading "A Notable Use Case for AI – DTNS 4592"

The Information reports Amazon is in talks with Disney to team up on the ESPN streaming service. SwitchBot has introduced an autonomous vacuum/mopper called the SwitchBot S10. And data transfer software MOVEIt suffers from a massive hack. What are the impacts and who’s affected? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Len Peralta, Roger Chang,Continue reading "MOVEIt and Lose It – DTNS 4591 V2"

Apple was issued a patent for a digital stone. What exactly is a digital stone? And WB Discovery announced plans to launch CNN Max this Fall. Is this a redux of the aborted CNN Plus or something less ambitious? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader?Continue reading "Where Am I Going to Put My 35 TB of Data? – DTNS 4590"

Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Portal, a handheld game streaming device. The Indian Space Research Organization or ISRO has made India the first country to land on the south pole of the moon. And why is LinkedIn now the place for people to post updates on? Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe MP3Continue reading "Wake Your PS5 for $200 – DTNS 4589"

We reveal details about Microsoft’s conversation with the UK’s competition watchdog about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger. IBM announced it will sell its weather business The Weather Company to private equity firm Francisco Partners. And we have a Pixel Fold roundtable as Tom, Huyen and Shannon share their experiences with Google’s foldable smartphone. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Foldapalooza – DTNS 4588"

Justin has a report on the feasibility of hacking voting machines from DEFCON. We cover the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruling on copyrighting AI generated content. And YouTube issues new policies on AI generated music. Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say a full desktop version of Instagram’s Threads could launchContinue reading "One Machine to Hack Them All – DTNS 4587"

Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On this episode we talk to Jenn Cutter former producer and on-air talent at Call For Help Canada. Starring Roger Chang, Jenn Cutter You can follow Jenn on X (Twitter), BlueSky and her jenncutter.com MP3 DownloadContinue reading "TechTV Scrapbook: Jenn Cutter – DTNS 4586"

Microsoft is hosting a “special event” next month, Netflix gets bundled with 5G in India, and X may start requiring ID verification… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible.Continue reading "Microsoft Is Hosting A Special Event – DTH"

AI Named This Show is a AI-focused tech show hosted by longtime friends and tech media veterans Tasia Custode and Tristan Jutras. Join the fun each week as Tristan and Tasia wade through the hype and the doomsaying to keep you up to date in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. In this episode manyContinue reading "AI Named This Show: Will AI Save the World or Kill Us All? – DTNS 4585"

The Associated Press issues AI guides for the newsroom, New York City bans TikTok on city-owned devices, and Snapchat’s AI assistant glitches and posts Stories to users’ feeds. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you,Continue reading "The Associated Press issues AI guidelines – DTH"

Tom Merritt looks at News, Sports and Weather and gives his non-expert opinion on what he considers some of the most notable news of the day. It’s like reading the morning paper with Tom. MP3 Download Get DTNS ad-free from Acast. Using a Screen Reader? Click here Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and TwitchContinue reading "Ukraine Grain Strain – NSW w/ Tom Merritt DTNS 4584"

Intel gives up on acquiring Tower Semiconductor, Foxconn begins making the next iPhone in India, and scientists reconstruct a Pink Floyd song from brain recordings. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of thisContinue reading "China Scuttles Intel Acquisition – DTH"

A show about life on the internet. That includes social media, memes, viral videos, and everything in between. In this episode we discuss X, the company formerly known as Twitter, as well as its many competitors. Plus we touch briefly on the “Attenzione Pickpocket” lady and the Pinkydoll trend on TikTok. Starring Nicole Lee andContinue reading "Perpetually Online – DTNS 4583"

The Whitehouse requests to challenge Florida and Texas social media laws, Tesla launches ‘Standard Range’ Model S and Model X vehicles, and get food delivered to your gate at large US airports… MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks toContinue reading "Get Airport Food Delivered To Your Gate – DTH"

Apple Watch refresh set for 2024, cord-cutting may no longer be a money-saver, YouTube tests new adblocker block. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. Big thanks to DanContinue reading "Report – Cord Cutting No Longer Saves Money – DTH"

Welcome to TechTV Scrapbook. The podcast that talks to the people and personalities who made the TechTV network possible. On the pilot episode I talk to Kate Botello former host of TechTV’s The Screen Savers and Extended Play about how the network’s help shows got started. You can follow Kate Botello at Interlochen Public RadioContinue reading "TechTV Scrapbook: Kate Botello – DTNS 4582"

OnePlus released a social media post showing its upcoming phones working in the rain. Gizmodo recently reported that CNET has apparently deleted thousands of old articles with CNET claiming it’s done for SEO purposes while Google responds that its search doesn’t work that way. And Molly shares details of her interview with Matt Rogers, co-founderContinue reading "It’s Google’s Fault – DTNS 4581"

Shannon gives up a wrap-up of all the big news from this year’s Black Hat security conference. We find out why urban drone delivery is not a regular thing yet. And Disney shares its subscriber numbers and new push to make its ad supported service available in more countries. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, ShannonContinue reading "Do Delivery Drones Dream of Electric Bees? – DTNS 4580"

YouTube announced Tuesday that users who disable watch history will no longer see recommendations on the home page. Netflix is doubling down on its gaming offering, including an app to let subscribers play games on their TV. And China continues its clampdown on children’s online time. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang,Continue reading "Netflix Puts the Controller Before the Game – DTNS 4579"

We go over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s big announcements from this year’s SIGGRAPH event in LA. Postdoc researcher in ergonomics at USC, Alexis Souchet, details some of the negative issues with VR in a Conversation post. OpenAI announced its GPTBot, that will crawl the web like a search index does and filter out paywall-restricted sources,Continue reading "Nvidia Gives a Nod to Amazing Grace – DTNS 4578"

A team of scientists from several UK universities trained a deep learning model to extract data from a recording of your keyboard clicks. Plus The New York Times reports on a woman in the city of Detroit after a mistaken arrest based on flawed facial recognition. And we delve into the issues brought up inContinue reading "Does Thread Matter More Than Matter? – DTNS 4577"

Qualcomm, NXP, Nordic, Robert Bosch and Infineon have joined forces to create a company to promote the development of RISC-V. We go over Apple’s latest earnings report. And Google is making it easier with new tools to remove your private information from search! Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 DownloadContinue reading "RISC-V vs. ARM – DTNS 4576"

Warner Brothers Discovery announced quarter ending June 2023 earnings and has lost 1.8 million subscribers across all properties including Max, the newly combined HBOMax and Discovery+ streaming service. France’s AFP news agency is suing Elon Musk’s X platform, aka Twitter, because it isn’t negotiating payment for sharing AFP stories on Twitter. Wired’s Gregory Barber hasContinue reading "There is No Cloud, Only Zuul – DTNS 4575"

Meta released a tool for AI music generation called AudioCraft, under an MIT open source license. Early results from an ongoing Swedish trial of more than 80,000 women undergoing mammograms show that AI is able to accurately detect 20% more breast cancers from mammograms than traditional screening by radiologists. And Amazon is trialing their groceryContinue reading "Amazon Fresh Tries Not to Drop the Bag – DTNS 4574"

We pit the Samsung’s Flip and Fold against the Motorola’s Razr+ foldable phones. Which of these foldable smartphones is better? Plus Adobe, Apple, Autodesk, Nvidia and Pixar formed the Alliance for OpenUSD to promote a standard for interoperable 3D tools and data. Basically. Standard for AR. And Videogameschronicle’s sources say that development kits for theContinue reading "Flipping Out With Flip Phones – DTNS 4573"

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a standard iPhone 15 model that ditch the old notch for the Dynamic Island design. Plus Apple has officially allowed Twitter to change its name to X, in the App Store. And the U.K. Ministry of Defense mistakenly sent emails meant for U.S. military intelligence to Mali. StarringContinue reading "The Bird Goes Down in a Blaze of Glory – DTNS 4572"

The first four papers from US 2020 Facebook and Instagram Election Study, setup to see if social media was the root cause of extreme political polarization has been published. We examine what they found out? We discuss Mark Hill’s Wired article focusing on the social media trend of including strangers in our posts without permission.Continue reading "X Used to Mark My Spot – DTNS 4571"

What is the Calyx Institute and how can people benefit from its work to enable data security and digital privacy. Reuters reports that Tesla has been purposely exaggerating range estimates on its line-up of EVs at full charge. And Meta released its Q2 earnings results, with revenue up 11% YoY to $32B. Starring Sarah Lane,Continue reading "Making Money Now, Lose It in the Future – DTNS 4570"

Samsung announced several new foldable phones, tablets and smart watches. We dive into the details with Android Faithful’s Huyen Tue Dao. Plus to get Twitter’s rebranding to X they needed to buy the Twitter handle from an existing user. And Mastodon hits the big leagues after the FBI seized a suspect’s equipment including a machineContinue reading "Unfolding Samsung Galaxy Unpacked – DTNS 4569"

How will Apple’s streaming service benefit from popular soccer star Lionel Messi’s exclusive deal with Major League Soccer? Netflix will replace its downloads tab with “My Netflix” which it describes as a “one-stop shop tailored to you.” Wall Street Journal reports TikTok wants to launch an e-commerce business in the US in early August. StarringContinue reading "Apple TV Gets Messi – DTNS 4568"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s is rolling out Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency to provide identity validation with focus on “distinguishing humans from AI online.” We discuss The Verge’s Allison Johnson’s article called “Flip phones are having a moment — and all eyes are on Samsung now.” TikTok entered the microblogging competition, with a new text option alongsideContinue reading "X-ing Out the Bird – DTNS 4567"

AI is disrupting a lot of industries but will it also disrupt your paycheck? The Information reports that Meta told Quest Pro suppliers it would not need new components. Is this an early sign that VR is dying? Do couples who engage in “phone snubbing”—the act of cutting off conversations with others IRL using textContinue reading "Glorbo for President, 2024 – DTNS 4566"

The UK government is looking to update its 2016 Investigatory Powers Act that would require companies to comply immediately if the UK’s Home Office demands technology companies disable security features before shipping them to consumers. Amazon says it’s bringing its Amazon One palm recognition technology to all of its 500 + Whole Foods stores inContinue reading "She’s Got the Whole Foods in Her Palm – DTNS 4565"

Why are TikTokers acting like NPCs in a video game? Netflix has removed the basic plan in the U.S. and the U.K. And we have the latest on the soap-opera that is the Microsoft-Activision acquisition. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "Humans Stealing NPC Jobs – DTNS 4564"

How can chatbots replace human subjects in scientific research? Microsoft announced details on some new chatbot features coming to Microsoft 365 business users. And are people warming to “Apple’s Most Hated Product.” Apple Maps? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download theContinue reading "The AI Goat – DTNS 4563"

Sony agrees to keep all of Duty available for PlayStation for 10 years after the Microsoft Blizzard acquisition closes. A Financial Times report found that the .mil domain used by the US military often gets typo’d as .ml the country code domain for the West African country Mali possible to data leaks. And TechRadar’s ChristianContinue reading "Sony Answers The Call of Duty – DTNS 4562"

What’s the deal with carmakers signing deals to use Tesla’s SuperCharger network? Twitter has begun compensating some of its popular creators with a share of ad revenue from ads served in tweet replies. Will this be enough to turn the company around? And is Dutch ebike maker VanMoof approach to the market a little tooContinue reading "How Impressive Are You on Twitter? – DTNS 4561"

Rolls-Royce introduces the first EV in its 150 year history, the Spectre. Tom’s Hardware notes that the IEEE has added the 802.11bb standard for light-based wireless communication. Yep. LI-FI. And Chatbots face a rocky road as new obstacles cloud their advancement. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tim Stevens, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "Lighting Up Tim’s Garage – DTNS 4560"

The Video Game History Foundation and Software Preservation Network claim that 87% of classic video games (that means games released before 2010) in the US are “critically endangered”. What’s being done to preserve these games? Meta announced that open beta for Roblox on the Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets will launch in the “comingContinue reading "Roblox Roadblocks – DTNS 4559"

Thinking about upgrading your PC but not sure where to start? Will Smith is here to give us pointers on your PC upgrade path. A judge has ruled *against* a preliminary injunction to stop Microsoft and Activision-Blizzard from completing their merger. Did Microsoft win? And a Pew Research Center study indicates 59% of US adultsContinue reading "Does the Judge Play Call of Duty? – DTNS 4558"

The Wall Street Journal’s sources say Google is testing a language model called Med-PaLM 2 with some health care companies, including the Mayo Clinic. Is the start of AI integration into healthcare? We discussed Engadget’s article about NYU Media Lab’s AI & Local News Initiative. And Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed that Meta’s Threads appContinue reading "Paging Dr. Chad – DTNS 4557"

Can you use a thumbs-up emoji to sign a contract in Canada? Maybe? We explain what went on and what is and isn’t affected. Plus Sega is withholding its big franchise IP from third-party blockchain gaming initiatives. And Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s sources say the retail launch for Apple’s Vision Pro headset may involve in-store appointments.Continue reading "Do Emojis Imply Intent? 👍️ or 👎️? – DTNS 4556"

Instagram launched its new Twitter clone called Threads yesterday. After a full day we dive into the app and what we think. Plus Twitter is still busy looking for a new way to make money. And on Tuesday Federal Judge Terry A. Doughty issued an injunction barring some officials in the White House, CISA, theContinue reading "Deleting Threads Unravels Your Instagram? – DTNS 4555"

Instagram is launching a Twitter-like microblogging service called Threads. We explain how it compares and possible issues with it. The Recording Academy announced some changes to who can receive future Grammy Awards with one new rule stating “only human creators” could win. And Vox.com’s Sara Morrison has a writeup today asking if the apps beingContinue reading "Instagram Going Thread to Thread Against Twitter – DTNS 4554"

Google’s privacy policy change is smaller than you might think, the US might restrict how Chinese companies can use cloud services and goodbye Gfycat. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Spill, Bluesky and Post see Big User Gains – DTH"

This year’s summer game announcements were a veritable deluge of new IPs, sequels and spin-offs. Trisha Hershberger is here to give us an expert’s eye on what to watch out for. Is Google’s new foldable smartphone compelling enough for people to switch mobile ecosystems? And Valve explains its stance on AI generated content on theContinue reading "T3: Trish Talks Titles – DTNS 4553"

On Thursday, Google joined Meta in saying it will remove Canadian news from its platforms in response to Bill C-18 aka the Online News Act. In addition Google will end existing deals with Canadian news publishers. ByteDance, owner of TikTok, unveiled the Ripple music creation app that can generate instrumental music based on your humming.Continue reading "Save the Planet and Your Money – DTNS 4552"

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino lays out a plan to woo back some advertisers who previously left the platform. Reddit has given closed communities a deadline to reopen, or be in violation of Rule 4 of the code of conduct regarding being Active and Engaged as a moderator. And we explain how gravimetric waves can beContinue reading "A Symphony of Black Holes – DTNS 4551"

SiriusXM is shutting down Stitcher. Users have until August 29th to move to a new podcast listening platform. Business Insider reports that Google recently killed an augmented reality project internally known as “Iris” after several years of work. And Major League Baseball partnered with the biomechanics company Uplift Labs on a system to evaluate prospectsContinue reading "Stitcher Sirius-ly Shutdown – DTNS 4550"

With its high price tag, why is Apple continuing the Mac Pro line when they have the Mac Studio that does most of what it can do for half the price? Will optical electronics be the future of computers as we reach the speed limitations of silicon transistors? And will turbo-charge the amount of junkContinue reading "AI: Fury Web – DTNS 4549"

Wall Street Journal reports, YouTube began internally testing “Playables” a service for playing games on the platform. Amazon is recruiting small businesses in 23 US states for its Amazon Hub Delivery service, a bid to expand its “last mile” delivery network. And Wired has a report on a working paper published by the National BureauContinue reading "YouTube’s Playing Games – DTNS 4548"

AI is often presented as a danger to democratic societies by undermining trust in institutions and government. But can the reverse also be true? The Canadian Senate passed the “Online News Act” Thursday, sending it for royal assent to become law. What are the repercussions for Google and Meta and how will Canadians actually benefit?Continue reading "Worry About The Humans, Not The AI – DTNS 4547"

As Spotify enters its next phase of podcasting what exactly are its plans? Is the European Commision aiming to break up Google? And Google announces integration with Adobe Express with ChromeOS to allow schools to distribute the software more easily to students. Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 DownloadContinue reading "Google’s Golden Egg Laying Days Behind Them? – DTNS 4546"

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company violated rules by using so-called dark patterns. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson announced the company will restructure its studios, citing an effort to “empower our creative teams.” And is the metaverse taking off outside of North America? RestofWorld reports that Indonesia’sContinue reading "Dark Patterns in Amazon Prime? – DTNS 4545"

Spotify is planning a pricier new premium subscription tier it has been calling “Supremium” in-house. What’s going on between Meta and Mastodon? And Patrick explains why high-end audio brands are making assistive devices and medical companies are putting out high-end audio. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Can’t We All Just Fedi-long? – DTNS 4544"

Kuo says iPhone 15 will get Vision Pro integration, EvLeaks shows off Galaxy Unpacked foldable lineup, Meta lowers Quest age limit. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. BigContinue reading "Reddit’s $4.5 Million Ransom – DTH"

Google will be shutting down its domain name registrar called Google Domains with Squarespace will take over the business and its assets. We talk about how the Pixel Fold plans to distinguish itself. We talk about the latest events surrounding Reddit’s API price hike. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang,Continue reading "Google, No Longer Master of Its Own Domains – DTNS 4543"

Epic released a new tool called MetaHuman Animator that captures an actor’s facial performance using an iPhone, that then creates your “MetaHuman” in the Unreal Engine using local GPU hardware within “minutes.” Thursday the US Senate Judiciary Committee is resurfacing The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, a proposed bill designed to help print and broadcastContinue reading "As the Journalism Crumbles? – DTNS 4542"

The European Union’s European Parliament passed a draft law known as the AI Act. This year’s Reuters Institute Digital News Report shows that when it comes to news content, more than ever is being consumed through platforms… such as TikTok… over “legacy” media like newspapers and television. Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest took place lastContinue reading "AI Dangers Remain Unknown – DTNS 4541"

The Wall Street Journal’s sources say Netflix is in talks to live-stream its first sporting event. Golf. Played by Formula 1 race car drivers. In Las Vegas. UliDig in the DTNS Discord tipped us off to this story. The University of Iowa’s Driving Safety Research institute has been testing an automated shuttle on rural IowaContinue reading "AI is the Fifth Beatle – DTNS 4540"

Reddit’s plan to charge for API access has led to a big backlash on the platform with many subreddits switching to private or hidden mode in protest. Apple’s Vision Pro isn’t the only VR/AR news. We take a look at some other developments in the space including VR ebook headset and tools to help creatorsContinue reading "Users Don’t Digg New Reddit Changes – DTNS 4539"

Independent streaming analytics company Antenna has the results from Netflix’s recent crackdown on password sharing. Chris Ashley shares his advice on towing concerns with the F-150 Lightning. And the California Department of Motor Vehicles issued a permit for Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot driver assistance system, the first automaker with permission to sell a vehicle with aContinue reading "Netflix is Proud of Its Measurements – DTNS 4538"

WhatsApp has a new feature called Channels which enables “private way to follow what matters,” designed so that channel operators can broadcast to people in the conversation one-way. Third-party Reddit app Apollo developer Christian Selig announced Apollo will shut down on June 30 in response to Reddit requiring developers to pay to access its API.Continue reading "It’s Hard Out There for the 3rd Party Devs – DTNS 4537"

Automattic launched an AI assistant for WordPress, which integrates easily with all Jetpack-powered sites. Scientists at the University of Cambridge used a publicly available neural network to train a computer to cook by watching videos of people cooking. Apple announced a new tool called Game Porting Toolkit that translates DirectX 12 GPU calls to MetalContinue reading "Apple’s Game Tool is Very Metal – DTNS 4536"

CNET has issued public guidelines on how it will use AI in its stories. The BBC’s Sean McManus wrote a piece detailing the Circular Drive Initiative ,or CDI, which is trying to reduce this e-waste by reusing hard drives instead of destroying them. Allison, host of the Nosillacast the geek podcast with a slight AppleContinue reading "Zero Risk Doesn’t Mean Zero Waste – DTNS 4535"

Apple announced a flurry of new products including their much anticipated “Vision Pro” AR/VR headset at this year’s WWDC 2023. We share impressions and analysis of the new headset and whether it’s worth the $3499 price tag. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a ScreenContinue reading "Apple Sets a New Vision – DTNS 4534"

Bloomberg’s sources say Amazon is in talks with Verizon, T-Mobile, and Dish about offering discounted cell service at around $10 a month, or possibly even free service to Prime subscribers. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reports that between 10% and 15% of new iPhone buyers in the US come from Android. Is this a problemContinue reading "Video Hasn’t Killed The Pinball Star – DTNS 4533"

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on Instagram that a Quest 3 VR headset will come out this autumn. A 128 GB version will cost $499.99. BeReal is testing a chat feature available to users in Ireland called RealChat. It lets users send messages, images, and reactions to friends in private whenever they want. Timothy B.Continue reading "There’s No Moore’s Law for Autonomous Cars – DTNS 4532"

Twitter plans on expanding its Community Notes feature where volunteer contributors can add context to posts in order to combat misinformation. If the notes are voted as helpful, they show up for all Twitter users. Language learning app Memrise is launching a Discord integration for its Membot and website. At Computex, Nvidia showed off theContinue reading "Cooking Up Language Learning – DTNS 4531"

We check out the latest announcements from the COMPUTEX trade show in Taipei, Taiwan including Nvidia’s trillion dollar valuation. TechCrunch’s Amanda Silberling highlighted a new edtech startup called Antimatter that’s trying to turn this on its head by turning memes into learning tools. And could AI herald the extinction of the human race? Some AIContinue reading "Teacher, What Do You Meme? – DTNS 4530"

Rob DeMillo – Chief Technology Officer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is here to explain the nuances of digital twins and how they relate to digital models and what’s important from a developers point of view. YouTube TV may have the rights to show NFL Sunday Ticket to home users in the US, but ifContinue reading "Digital Twins Inform Digital Models – DTNS 4529"

US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, issued new guidance on a company’s responsibility to ensure algorithmically driven HR tools don’t deliver results that violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. We explain what it all means and its impact. EC for the internal market, Thierry Breton, said it will work with Alphabet to develop voluntaryContinue reading "Keeping the “Human” in HR – DTNS 4528"

We pour over Sony PlayStation’s pre-summer announcements, checkout all the new features in Microsoft’s PowerToy release including running up to four PCs with just a single keyboard and mouse, and we go over the latest news tidbits from Microsoft’s Build event. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Dial Up Still Exists – DTNS 4527"

Microsoft’s annual Build conference starts today and the Redmond company has announced a number of AI chatbot integrations with Windows and Bing. Plus Waymo announced a multi-year partnership with Uber. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. FollowContinue reading "Microsoft Builds a Copilot – DTNS 4526"

The EU fines Meta a record €1.2B for sending European user data to the US in violation of GDPR. What now for Meta? The Cyberspace Administration of China has warned critical infrastructure operators against buying components from the memory chip maker Micron, citing “relatively serious” cybersecurity risks in its products. And Instagram is planning onContinue reading "The Standard Contract is Not Enough – DTNS 4525"

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple restricted some of its employees from using generative models at work over concerns about leaks. Barclay’s financial strategists highlighted streaming services were a new source of pressure on the Japanese Yen. Grub Street’s Ezra Marcus has a story called “Cheesier, Saucier, and Drowning in Caviar How TikTok tookContinue reading "TikTok Table Talk – DTNS 4524"

Smell-o-vision makes a return, this time in VR? And the SCOTUS issues its ruling on two cases that could affect Section 230. We go over the rulings and explain what happened. And we discuss the startup Sightful that’s announced the Spacetop device, described as an “augmented reality laptop” which uses AR glasses in place ofContinue reading "VR Right Under Our Noses – DTNS 4523"

Allison shares her thoughts on Tesla’s latest “full self-driving beta 11”. Amazon announced new Echo devices. And we explore all the product announcements from this year’s Uber GO-GET event. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.orgContinue reading "One Uber to Move Them All – DTNS 4522"

We take a look at the new accessibility features Apple previewed today including Personal Voice and Assistive Access. Vancouver based “Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporate” announced a bipedal robot called “Phoenix”. And Neil Saunders a senior lecturer in maths at the University of Greenwich has written a piece on The Conversation saying people need to stopContinue reading "Stop treating AI like it’s human – DTNS 4521"

Pluto TV co-founder Ilya Pozin announced a new TV startup called Telly where they’re giving away 500,000 TVs for free. Each set contains an always-on secondary 9-inch screen beneath its soundbar, which shows a variety of widgets and ads. The Wall Street Journal’s Kate King has a story called “Online-Only Startups Adopt a Bold NewContinue reading "Meet 1-900-CHATBOT – DTNS 4520"

Would you pay more for a generative AI chatbot that could process more user input at time? We discuss how Google’s open-source AI tool allowed a gamer to play the Dreamcast game Rez using only his face. And Twitter’s Elon Musk has chosen NBCUniversal’s head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino to head the social media platform.Continue reading "Linda Yaccarino, The Xpert – DTNS 4519"

Is Disney Plus in subscriber free fall? What’s Fairphone’s latest repairable tech for consumers? And is the ROG Ally worth the hype or is it just another minor step in mobile gaming? Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Scott Johnson, Amos, Joe. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) fromContinue reading "The ASUS ROG Ally is Whelming – DTNS 4518"

Anthropic announces “Constitutional AI” to help train artificial intelligence without the need for human-intensive training, and Google takes the stage to announce new tools, APIs, and LLM innovations. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Amos, Joe. Using a Screen Reader? Click here MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, videoContinue reading "Google Is Bringing You Into The Fold – DTNS 4517"

What is spatial audio and is worth upgrading your entertainment audio setup for it? Plus Amazon launched “Amazon Anywhere”. A service that could let you buy physical goods from within AR, VR and video games. And Ohio State University about an algorithm that can use the signals from multiple low-earth orbit satellites to determine location.Continue reading "Human, This is a Wendy’s – DTNS 4516"

Even as generative AI tools like ChatGPT become normalized the various security, ethical and moral issues surrounding them still grab headlines. IMGUR announced April 19th that it has new terms of service coming into effect May 15th, and it will then remove all “nudity, pornography, & sexually explicit content” from its platform. And Fast Company’sContinue reading "Streaming Causing Screaming – DTNS 4515"

We dive into Apple’s earnings report and analyze Tim Cook’s answers in an interview with CNBC. Would you use a search engine that’s limited to indexing sites that only use sites you request. And we share our expectations for the Google I/O event next week. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe.Continue reading "Does Apple Need an AI Strategy – DTNS 4514"

Discord is changing how it assigns user names and everybody will have to get a new one. Scientists can’t replicate what you see by scanning your brain. But they’re a step closer to being able to help send impulses to the brain that can replicate visual stimulus. And we dive into Shopify’s Q1 earnings. StarringContinue reading "Discord Ditching Digits – DTNS 4513"

We look at a new LLM training technique called semantic decoder where data from scans of a person’s brain activity are fed into the model. As T-Mobile suffers another data breach involving hundreds of customer’s information including social security numbers, pin codes and address we ask why isn’t T-Mobile’s reputation taking a long lasting hit?Continue reading "Are We Comfortably Numb With Data Breaches? – DTNS 4512"

We learn about Rediet Abebe, a key black innovator in AI development. Samsung bans generative AI tools like ChatGPT after employees load sensitive data into a prompt. Multiple companies have joined together to propose an industry standard to the IETF for “unauthorized tracking alerts” for Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s Air Tags or Tile’s Trackers. AndContinue reading "What the Heck Is BlueSky? – DTNS 4511"

Geoffrey Hinton, 2018 Turing Award winner for his foundational work in AI, recently left Google so he could speak freely about the dangers of AI without negatively impacting Google whom he believes has acted responsibly in its AI roll-out. Is juice jacking a real threat to users of up to date smartphones? And JAMA hasContinue reading "Ask Your Doctor if ChatGPT is Right for You – DTNS 4510"

We get a RSA Conference wrap-up from David Spark, ask why there’s no standardized threat actor naming convention, and Reddit began testing persistent chat channels with 25 volunteer subreddits. Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, video etc.) from Archive.org FollowContinue reading "Don’t Fall For The Cozy Bear Honey Pot – DTNS 4509"

How has cloud computing, data centers and generative AI increased the demand for fossil fuel energy instead of reducing it? Chicago’s Human Computer Integration Lab demonstrated a way to give you haptic feedback in VR without anything on the front of your hand. IDC reports that smart phone sales fell 1.6% on the year. That’sContinue reading "Voltage Irregularities – DTNS 4508"

We further explore the fear people have over generative AI tools by taking a look at what AI firms are doing to stoke those fears. While Netflix saw growth in its North American subscriptions for its service the number abroad has dropped. Is it temporary or signs of a more concerning problem? And Microsoft stillContinue reading "AI Sentient Fear is All in Your Head – DTNS 4507"

GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra said the company will stop making the Chevy Bolt EVs with Michigan plants that makes them converting to making electric trucks by 2024. AT&T helps complete the first successful test mobile phone call from Texas to Japan, via an AST SpaceMobile BlueWalker 3 satellite. And does Social Media tiresContinue reading "Social Media Wears Me Out – DTNS 4506"

Canadian musician Grimes Tweeted she would split 50% royalties on any successful AI generated song that used her voice. Is this a sign musicians see generative AI differently that their labels? How is BeReal responding to waning interest in the platform? And with AARP statistics reporting at least 45% of people over the age ofContinue reading "Gamers Get Old Too – DTNS 4505"

Humane, a startup founded by two ex-Apple employees, demoed a wearable personal assistant device that doesn’t need to pair with a smartphone. Proton, the Swiss company that created a secure private mail service called Proton Mail has announced a beta of password managers service called Proton Pass. And how are the costs of generative AIContinue reading "Lucky is Bad Security Advice – DTNS 4504"

We have an excerpt from “A Word with Tom Merritt” where Tom talks with cyber-ethnography researcher and writer, Ruby Justice Thélot, about how people evaluate the veracity or truthfulness of information they find on the internet. And we share internal misgivings from inside Google about the issues with its ChatGPT competitor Bard and its notContinue reading "Deep Mind Now Has Brains! – DTNS 4503"

Canadian startup Precision AI has developed an AI crop-spraying drone that can reduce herbicide use by up to 90%. And we look at the big stories coming out of Netflix’s earnings report Tuesday including subscriber growth, password sharing crackdown, and technical issues that stopped the live streaming of Love Is Blind. Starring Tom Merritt, SarahContinue reading "Call Of AI: Garden Warfare – DTNS 4502"

How does the decentralized nature of Mastodon make the social media experience different from other social media platforms and what kind of expectations should people have? Amazon Prime Video now has a “Dialogue Boost” in select shows in English. And Nvidia is reaping the rewards of its push towards AI GPGPU designs. Is this aContinue reading "There’s No Place Like Mastodon – DTNS 4501"

Netflix delayed then canned its live stream for the cast reunion of Love is Blind after running into technical faults. Does this bold ill for Netflix live streaming plans? The New York Times’ reports sources say that Samsung began considering replacing its default Galaxy phone and tablet search engine with Bing back in March. IsContinue reading "Is Google in Panic Mode? – DTNS 4500"

Conversations around ChatGPT always seem to involve job loss. But Jeff Dwoskin proves that’s always true as he shares how he uses the AI tool to simplify his podcast production process. We examine the state of social media platform BeReal. And Spotify is closing down its Wordle like game Heardle. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane,Continue reading "BeReal More Like BeInteresting – DTNS 4499"

Is Nvidia’s RTX 4070 worth buying? The latest news on Windows 11 including possible integration with Hololens 2. And Amazon Web Services announced new services targeted at corporate customers wanting to run their own generative AI models. Starring Rich Stroffolino, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here MultipleContinue reading "PC Part Prices and 4K Gaming – DTNS 4498"

Warner Media has changed the name of its HBO Max service to just “Max” with details on news and sports on the service to be announced in a few months time. Game developers in China are using generative AI to create background landscapes more easily. And Stanford University scientists create a Sims-like virtual world RPGContinue reading "Just… Max – DTNS 4497"

Why is the FTC looking into online review hijacking? The FBI’s Denver field office warns against using public phone charging stations. We look at the best VPN providers. And how do lasers combine with spectrometers to help identify microbes. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using aContinue reading "So the Answer is, More Lasers? – DTNS 4496"

TSMC will see a 15% drop in revenue as new PC sales slump. Do smartwatches need to have apps to be successful products? And breakdown the spat between Twitter and Substack. Starring Tom Merritt, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Multiple versions (ogg, videoContinue reading "Substack Saga Sadness – DTNS 4495"

Tim Stevens to explain what alternative fuels are and how they might be alternative technology to EVs. Cornell Ph.D. student Ruidong Zhang developed sonar glasses to read a person’s face. What are digital twins and how can they be used to help save your life? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Tim Stevens, Len Peralta, RogerContinue reading "Me and My Digital Twin – DTNS 4494"

A mayor in Australia is asking for OpenAI to correct false information being given about him by ChatGPT. Multiple US states are passing their own data privacy laws. Will these patchwork of laws actually do anything to help people or just add to a confusion of legal rights and liabilities? And why does it seemContinue reading "You Can Log In, But Never Log Out – DTNS 4493"

Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming’s sources say Sony began development on a new PlayStation Handheld codenamed the Q Lite. Is Sony planning a new handheld and is it a strategy that will work better than the Vita? Is Meta’s release of research into computer vision segmentation a play for a future use as an adContinue reading "Nintendo is Nintendo for a Reason – DTNS 4492"

Microsoft announced a Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock for $299.99 that can support other devices besides the Surface via USB-C. As Spotify cuts their live offering Tidal does the opposite and expands its live music offering. And Google is walking back its decision to put a cap on the number of files a subscriber can haveContinue reading "Who Has 5 Million Files? – DTNS 4491"

We take a detailed look at Alan Emtage “inventor of the search engine” with Nica Montford. We breakdown GQ’s recent interview with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, to draw out what the company’s intentions with AR/VR technology might be. And we explore the predicted impact that AI tools will have on the workplace. Starring Tom Merritt,Continue reading "Figure Out AI or Fall in the Gap – DTNS 4490"

Professor Maryanne Garry from the University of Waikato in New Zealand is here to give us a psychological analysis of Large Language Models like ChatGPT. E3 is officially cancelled for 2023. What’s behind its cancellation and will the event survive this latest set back? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Professor Maryanne Garry, Scott Johnson, RogerContinue reading "E3?, No, E0 – DTNS 4489"

BuzzFeed is using AI for full articles, not just quizzes. Microsoft is experimenting ways to monetize Bing chatbot service. How can alternate web browser developers compete on the Apple App Store if they’re all required to use the same WebKit engine? Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download UsingContinue reading "Now I Know What You’re Thinking, AI Generated Articles? – DTNS 4488"

Is Lemon8 a template for ByteDance’s way forward if TikTok is banned in the US? After Ubisoft announced it wouldn’t be attending this year’s E3 and with Sega and Tencent also being no shows, does the tradeshow still have a future? The Future of Life Institute published an open letter asking for a pause inContinue reading "Woolly Meatballs Are Not for Dinner (Yet) – DTNS 4487"

Generative AI is distrupting the professions of writers, artists, coders and now audiobook narrators. We explore this with tech journalist Erin Carson. Plus we take a look at the “RESTRICT Act” from Senators Mark Warner of Virginia and John Thune of South Dakota. The latest bill designed to curb TikTok in the US. And weContinue reading "Take the Tik Tok Ban or No Ban Challenge! – DTNS 4486"

Bioengineers at the University of Hiroshima have created a mathematical model of a bat’s echolocation that could be used to develop new active sensing systems. Why has Microsoft informed at least two customers that it will terminate their license to use the Bing search index if they use it to train AI tools? And willContinue reading "Blair Brings The Bats – DTNS 4485"

Modular laptop maker Framework is bringing an expansion featuring PCI-Express interface for the module for a GPU or dual SSDs. OpenAI has launched an alpha for plugins for ChatGPT allowing developers to expand the chatbot’s training data by allowing it access to third-party sources, including the web. And would you let a Anime woman inContinue reading "Tinkers Gonna Tinker – DTNS 4484"

The Game Developers Conference is happening all this week. Trisha Hershberger is here with the biggest announcement from the event. Plus a spate of YouTubers have had their accounts hacked and taken over by third party actors. Is there something more that Google could do to enhance YouTube account security? And the US Federal TradeContinue reading "Uncomplicate Cancellation – DTNS 4483"