Daily Tech News Show

We ask a developer why unions are important for them, and why US restrictions are improving China's chip development. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's coming to Samsung TVs and y'all are MAD. Plus Andy Beach explains why Meta bought a startup because it's emotional. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bodie Grimm helps us understand where you can hail a car without a driver. Plus, new AI glasses that give Meta a run for its money. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Bodie Grimm.Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Framework's new laptop lets users swap GPUs for the first time, and Gemini's new image generation tool is bananas!Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify is set to receive regular rate increases along with feature upgrades to soften the blow, and the US government now owns a nearly 10% stake in Intel.Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Roger share their personal favorites for games that keep them in a Zen state of mind. After all, real-life is stressful enough, the games you play shouldn't add to it.Starring Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amos catches up with DTNS crew emeritus Jennie Josephson and Rich Stroffolino to find out what they've been doing since their time on Daily Tech News Show.Starring Amos, Jennie Josephson, Rich Stroffolino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nica Montford from SnobOS Podcast and DTNS Live takes a deep dive into beauty related tech products & how it's changing culture behind traditional beauty by making it more accessible.Staring Nica Montford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger interviews Adam Sessler host of TechTV/G4TV's Extended and later X-Play video game review show. We explore his experience at the network and the changing landscape of video game journalism.Starring Adam Sessler, Roger Chang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robb Dunewood follows up to answer questions about the tools and procedures he uses for his "Second Brain." Readwise Referral Link (Helps Robb, helps you)https://readwise.io/i/robb36 Building a Second Brain by Tiago Fortehttps://amzn.to/4fLs59N Evernotehttps://evernote.com/ Snipdhttps://www.snipd.com/ Obsidian https://obsidian.md/ Notionhttps://www.notion.so/ Norm: How can someone best get started with their own second brain setup? Is it effective to use Google Docs for notes, perhaps with calendar events for quick mobile notes? Does logging reflections daily improve actual memory, or is its value primarily in accessibility?Martin L: Does Robb tend to have a note per subject?thatCharlieDude: What are Robb's thoughts on why Evernote might be better than Obsidian for the type of data entry he discussed?Proud Patron Paul: How does Robb automatically back up his Evernote data to Google Drive and Dropbox?Scott: How does Robb automatically sync his backup notes?Eduardo S: Can Robb elaborate on how he uses Professor Crane's and Tiago Forte's advice in his system?Part1https://open.acast.com/public/streams/61954547cb03c875f7617118/episodes/6868e57d3b5dc9fc2242a76b.mp3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BigJim tells us about battery shipping rules and why they are keeping your phone's battery capacity from getting larger.https://www.androidauthority.com/phone-battery-transportation-rules-3574123/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus tech journalism's dinner with Sam Altman, and why you need to be skeptical of that Booking.com link.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Brian Brushwood.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The next version of Microsoft Windows will become even more agentic, and Insta360's Antigravity brings a new immersive perspective to the drone creator toolkit.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, AI assistance makes Endoscopists worse, and the Pebble Time 2 gets closer to reality.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit announces its will block the Internet Archive to prevent AI scraping of its data, and Samsung's new Micro RGB TV is an affordable $32,000!Starring Jason Howell, and Tom Merritt.Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK tells Wikipedia to wait to sue, and Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt podcast joins us to tell US car shoppers what EVs might be good to get before the EV tax credit expires.Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Bodie Grimm.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT Manager Matthew Stevens (aka GadgetVirtuoso) talks to us about how game engines work. What is a game engine and why is it needed? Guest: Matthew Stevens (aka GadgetVirtuoso) IT Manager at a mobile game studio for a decade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also, should coders fear AI, and why Google Maps isn't as good in South Korea. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple will manufacture all of its iPhone and Apple Watch glass at a Corning facility in the US, and Dr. Niki explains why putting wires in mouse eyes might be a good thing.Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr Niki.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, goodbye to Hulu's app and hello to Instagram Maps. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cloudflare calls out Perplexity for evading no-crawl directives, and Windows XP and Clippy are coming for your feet!Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Ryan Whitwam.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, some clarity on the adult game-credit card processing controversy.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Message filters are not making political fundraisers happy. And OpenAI removes the ability for search engines to index your published chat logs. Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Justin Robert Young.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft joins the $4 trillion club with Nvidia, and Dr. Niki talks about using computer models for the discovery of archeological history.Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Apple slaps back at US antitrust claims, and are passkeys in a wallet insecure?Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is closing one of its stores in China for the first time, and Tom's getting the new Elgato Facecam 4k with 49mm lens support.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Jason Koebler.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can get a VPN or get more creative and use a video game. Plus, why Web apps are better than native apps.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft's CEO of AI seems to think so. Plus, Meta says no to political ads, and Samsung crushes a source of UI leaks.Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is bringing Veo video generation to Google Photos, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling game console of all time.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, Mistral AI discloses its environmental impact and Nuclear Fusion gets closer.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.Links to storied discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucid Air finally gets access to the Tesla Supercharger network but with a catch , and Nothing announces a brand new budget smartwatch called the CMF Watch Pro 3.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the new Meta Oakley smart glasses are out and may be better than the Ray-Bans.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it's collected and what you can tell from it.Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-and-doj-face-new-pressure-over-collecting-childrens-dna/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple sues Jon Prosser over leaked iOS26 screens, plus new emojis!Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google' announced the date for its big Made By Google event in New York, and Dr. Niki gives an update on science funding in the US.Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, the new Zelda movie gets its Link and Zelda, and both ethically sourced AI and cement.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.Links to stories covered in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit implements age verification checks in the UK, and Google strikes a deal with Brookefield for hydropowering a few of its AI facilities in Pennsylvania.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But do we want it? And the Commodore 64 is back for real this time. Not an emulator!Starring Tom Merritt, and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But not all the time. Plus, Comcast gets rid of data caps. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung says it's Trifold smartphone is expected sometime this year, and Dr. Niki talks about Colossal's plans to genetically engineer moa birds. [23:06]Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And Andy Beach tells us if the ad industry can survive the next wave of AI. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Ron Richards and Andy Beach.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung and Epic Games reach a settlement ahead of Unpacked, and Tom breaks down the mystery behind the major Bitcoin transfer from the weekend.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok makes preparations for a US-only app, and Windows 11 is officially the most popular version of Windows now.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robb Dunewood has a second brain he uses to stay organized and productive. Find out how he does it. •What is a Second Brain?•What led you to create one?•How does a Second Brain work?•What tools do you use to manage your Second Brain?•Does your Second Brain make you more productive?https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/ fortelabs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony is bringing one of its exclusive titles to the Xbox Series X|S for the first time, and Dr. Niki talks about why we should welcome biodegradable robot overlords. Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, Tom Merritt and Dr. Niki.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We round up the new Honor foldable, Nothing's new flagship phone and headphones and Andy Beach talks about a complicated new idea for revenue sharing from AI.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Andy Beach.Links to stories in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is reportedly considering Claude and ChatGPT for a big Siri rehaul, and Justin Robert Young explains why the ELVIS act was soundly rejected from the Big Beautiful Bill.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.