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Tom Merritt's home for daily tech news. Stay up to date with independent, authoritative, and trustworthy tech news. This video feed is consisted of Tom's Hangouts (MP4) videos. If you like the show, want to support the effort and make the show better, please visit http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/s…

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    The Daily Tech News Show (DTNS) is a podcast that I highly recommend to anyone interested in staying informed about the latest technology news. Hosted by Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang, this show offers great analysis while keeping listeners abreast of relevant news. I have been a loyal listener for years, starting with Merritt's days on TWiT's Tech News Today, and have always appreciated the depth of understanding and respect for my time that this podcast provides.

    One of the best aspects of DTNS is its knowledgeable and engaging hosts. Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang have great chemistry together and provide insightful commentary on the tech news of the day. In addition to their expertise, they often bring on quality guests to offer different perspectives on various topics. This rotating group of guests keeps the show fresh and adds depth to the discussions. The team does a fantastic job of distilling complex information into easily digestible segments without sacrificing accuracy or detail.

    Another positive aspect of DTNS is its commitment to delivering unbiased news without sensationalism or spin. Many tech news sources simply rewrite press releases or focus on clickbait headlines, but DTNS takes a more thoughtful approach. The team looks at the big picture and provides well-balanced coverage that is both in-depth and understandable. This makes it a reliable source for those who want to stay informed about technology without getting caught up in unnecessary drama or hype.

    On the downside, one criticism I have is that sometimes the show can feel rushed due to time constraints. While I appreciate DTNS's commitment to respecting my time by offering concise episodes, there are moments when I wish they could dive deeper into certain topics or spend more time discussing them. However, this is a minor complaint given the overall quality and value of the content provided.

    In conclusion, The Daily Tech News Show (Video) podcast is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest technology news. With its knowledgeable hosts, unbiased reporting, and commitment to providing quality analysis, this podcast stands out as one of the best in the industry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply someone who wants to stay up to date on the latest developments, DTNS is a must-listen.



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    RoboCasting – DTNS Live 5049

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 67:14


    Brian Brushwood joins us to explain how he uses camera robots to help him with his podcasting setup. Is it too soon to call Microsoft Copilot+ PCs a failure? Google Labs launches Doppl, a new experimental iOS and Android app that lets you virtually try on outfits via AI generated images of yourself. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Brian Brushwood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Rules for IoTs – DTNS Live 5048

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 62:11


    Can AI help revive dying languages? Will Smith is here with the rules for a successful Internet of Things experience. Anthropic research suggests users engaging with Claude about emotional issues often report increased positivity as conversations progress. And the Wall Street Journal reported that Meta has poached three OpenAI researchers. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    The Size of Your Mic Drops – DTNS Live 5047

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 64:57


    What is the broader Microsoft strategy behind the new Xbox branded MetaQuest 3S headset? Insta360 has a new wearable wireless mic about the size of an Apple AirTag and weighs only 7.9 grams, with 10 hours of battery life, and a 300-meter range. Why are Several major automakers including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Polestar, and Renault saying no to CarPlay Ultra support? And Microsoft adds yet more ways to get security updates for Windows 10 after its EOL on Oct 14th. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Google Earth: Zoom and Enhance – DTNS Live 5046

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 64:56


    To celebrate Google Earth's 20th anniversary we discuss some of the new features the service offers. Amazon will expand same day delivery to reach more than 4,000 more small towns and rural areas in the US by the end of next year. We discuss PCMag's latest tech etiquette survey. Are you being rude with your phone? Former marketing executive at Google and Facebook, Eric Antonow created the Metha-phone as a tongue-in-cheek way to wean people off their phones. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Free Range Taxis in Austin – DTNS Live 5045

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 62:47


    Can Tesla's upcoming robotaxi service make in-roads into the Austin market? Justin thinks so. Tom gives us the latest on AI regulation in Congress's upcoming budget bill. Bloomberg reports Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity AI. And why is the world's largest and most powerful digital camera on the top of South America's Andes? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    The Sam Altman Interview – DTNS Live 5044

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 66:56


    CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince, stated in an Axios article that search traffic referrals have plummeted as people increasingly rely on AI. Meta announced new Oakley smart glasses starting at $399. We talk to Andrew Mayne about his interview with OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. And its Friday we test your knowledge of shave headed tech CEOs. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Andrew Mayne, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Barbie's Dream AI – DTNS Live 5043

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 65:17


    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects the company's corporate headcount to shrink in the coming years as generative AI tools take over some tasks. Netflix signs a deal with French network TF1 to stream its broadcast channels in France. Mattel and OpenAI have a new partnership that will see the toy maker integrate OpenAI's products into its design process and power new toys. And Xbox announces a new partnership with AMD that will see AMD hardware in the next-gen Xbox and the system NOT locked into one store. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    ChatGPT Adds Pounds – DTNS Live 5042

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 60:42


    Oxford's Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that for the first time a majority of Americans got their news via social media over TV, direct websites and apps. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is telling countries they need to develop Sovereign AI. We explain what that is and what it can mean for AI development. Is the best way to store renewable energy sand? Finland thinks so. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Chatbot Confidential – DTNS Live 5041

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 64:28


    Meta's Threads app will now let users mark posts as containing spoilers, blurring text or images until tapped. Can LLM chatbots like ChatGPT be causing problems for those already suffering from mentally instability? An Oxford professor explains why they think AI alone cannot solve the productivity puzzle. And Ford tackles Pikes Peak race to summit with a heavily modified Mustang Mach-E. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Stablemattress – DTNS Live 5040

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 68:37


    Meta's AI app draws criticism for its unclear privacy settings. Is cryptocurrency about to actually go mainstream? Google reiterated its opposition to age verification of a device's user through its app store. And its our Friday great debates as well tackle some of the world's most contentious issues. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Bodily Hotkeys – DTNS Live DTNS 5039

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 61:23


    Emily Forlini is here to give us an update on the state of brain computer interfaces. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new AI-based tropical cyclone forecasting model. NYU and UC Berkeley researchers have come up with a way to train robots by watching people perform tasks from their own perspectives. And Amazon Prime Video pads out their streaming non-ad free subscription with more ads. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Emily Forlini, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    A Handheld Boom – DTNS Live 5038

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 63:36


    We discuss Amazon's AI-powered Video Generator for ads just out of beta. How burying smartphones can help fight crime. Scott shares what he thinks of the Xbox Handheld gaming PCs announced this week. And remembering Bill Atkinson's legacy in GUI operating systems. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Microsoft Build and Tractor Pull - DTNS Live 5037

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 68:42


    Meta pushes deeper into the AGI race with a new superintelligence lab and high-profile hires, while Apple draws the curtain on Intel Macs and Microsoft ditches Seattle for its Build conference. Meanwhile, Google's AI-driven search is siphoning publisher traffic, Transsion is electrifying Africa with budget e-bikes, and Threads finally learns how to DM. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    WWDC – What's Up Apple? – DTNS Live 5036

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 62:11


    We share our thoughts on this year's Apple Keynote from WWDC. Justin share's his thoughts on China's ban on AI before entrance exams. And where is Apple on a deployment date for Apple Intelligence? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Walmart Sends Out the Drones – DTNS Live 5035

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 71:58


    We divine what we can expect from Monday's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. United Airlines is expanding its in-flight entertainment catalog with help from Spotify. Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five more US cities. And its Friday and time for another end of week quiz! Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    You're Wetting It Wrong – DTNS Live 5032

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 63:38


    TikTok is rolling out its “Manage Topics” feature globally. Nintendo will NOT provide review copies of the upcoming Switch 2 console. We explain away the FUD surrounding inaccurate beliefs about how waterproof our devices are. And Reddit rolls out the ability to hide your post history on your profile. Good or bad idea? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Don't Put Fur on a Robot – DTNS Live 5031

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 65:10


    Wall Street Journal's reports that Meta plans to fully automate ad creation using AI by 2026. Justin asks the question. Are data centers the new tech bubble? Are Apple TVs a good example of a privacy first streaming hardware? And why we should stop anthropomorphizing generative AI tools. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    WhatsApp With This Group Chat! – DTNS Live 5030

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 59:03


    Google's AI assistant, Gemini, will summarize long emails unless you opt out. AI dev platform, Hugging Face, introduced two new open source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. Even with RCS, messaging Android users from an iPhone still kind of sucks. Will Apple address that at WWDC 2025? And it's Friday Quiz time. Who spoke the quote, Steve Jobs or ChatGPT? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Fishtank PC Trends – DTNS Live 5029

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 57:58


    Trisha Hershberger is here with the latest PC building trends she saw at this year's COMPUTEX tradeshow. And Anthropic's CEO paints a stark picture of what AI could do to the entry level white collar job market in the next 1 to 5 years. Instagram now supports 3:4 aspect ratio photos. And why SteamOS could make Windows irrelevant on handheld gaming PCs. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Trisha Hershberger, Roger Chang, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Can't Game With Reputation – DTNS Live 5028

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 56:42


    Is the biggest obstacle towards wider AI adoption in game development coming from gamers? YouTube has maintained the largest share of TV viewing for three months now according to Nielsen's The Gaugue report. Why Microsoft's attempt to get 3rd party devs to update through the Windows Update tool is the best thing since sliced bread. And Apple plans on releasing a new gaming App that will supersede Game Center. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Smart is in the Home of the Beholder - DTNS Live 5027

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 54:57


    WhatsApp finally made it to iPad, Salesforce is dropping $8 billion on Informatica to boost its AI game, and Realme launched two phones with monster batteries that charge in under an hour. Meanwhile, The Browser Company hit pause on Arc to chase the AI wave with its new Dia browser. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Amos, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Reliably Unreliable LLMs – DTNS Live 5026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:30


    How reliable are LLMs when it comes to judgements in sensitive areas? Turns out not so much. How oversharing information online can make you a bigger target for cyber criminals. And can LLMs do a better job being CEO than a human could? Plus it's Friday and it's time to screw you thinking caps on as we quiz our panel about bad product names. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Data Centers “IN SPAAAAACE!!!” – DTNS Live 5025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 61:00


    Space the final frontier for startups. Rob DeMillo is here to talk to us about the Space startup scene. Anthropic releases hybrid LLMs Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4. Will Jony Ives AI device be more successful than Rabbit R1 or the Humane AI pin? And is Google harming its own ability to compete in the LLM space with its confusing naming conventions? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Rob DeMillo, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Playing with Godot on Vision Pro – DTNS Live 5024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 56:15


    Apple officially provides support for the Apple Vision Pro on the Godot game engine. OpenAI is buying Jony Ive's product development company called io. Is YouTube the secret sauce for self-improvement? And Volvo will be the first automaker to integrate Google's Gemini AI chatbot into its automobiles. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    All About Google I/O – DTNS Live 5023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 53:57


    We discuss all the announcements from Google I/O. Patrick's here with a first-hand guide on how to prepare for connectivity and power outage during natural disasters. And Marshall, the guitar amplifier company, has introduced its first home theater soundbar. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Siri-ously Out of Date – DTNS Live 5022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 59:24


    Netflix acquires exclusive global streaming rights to Sesame Street starting with season 56. Tom highlights the big news from Microsoft BUILD. Why is Apple so behind on rolling out AI? And are you one of the millions who haven't upgraded their Windows OS installs? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    No Squirrels Were Harmed in the Making of This Forrest – DTNS Live 5021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 60:43


    Charter is buying Cox to form a cable giant, while Verizon gets FCC approval to acquire Frontier and expand fiber to millions. Meanwhile, Apple and Epic are back at it over Fortnite, OpenAI launches a coding assistant, Microsoft kills the Surface Laptop Studio, and Acer shows off sleek new gear at Computex. Also: Nvidia denies shifting GPU work to China, and Kickstarter gets serious about funding climate tech. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Commercials Continue to "Ad Up" - DTNS Live 5020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 53:32


    Coinbase revealed a major data breach tied to contractor bribery, refusing a $20M ransom and facing up to $400M in fallout. Apple launched CarPlay Ultra with deeper in-car integration, starting with Aston Martin. Microsoft is shutting down third-party Bing Search APIs, while Trump criticized Apple's move to import India-made iPhones. Meanwhile, Pinterest faces backlash over mass account bans. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Your Switch...Should You Choose To Attack It... - DTNS Live 5019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 55:54


    DeepMind's AlphaEvolve solves math and science problems by generating and critiquing its own answers. Meanwhile, the U.S. warns against Huawei chips, Sony eyes PS5 price hikes, Max reverts to HBO Max, Uber launches shuttles, Google tests AI Mode, and Airbnb adds on-demand services. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Amos, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    ESPN Your Streams – DTNS Live 5018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 55:21


    ESPN aims to launch a $29.99 per month streaming option this Fall. How early childhood YouTube channel Cocomelon moved in the big screen and what could mean for other YT creators. And Apple reveals new accessibility features coming in iOS 19, macOS 16, and other platforms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    ESPN Your Streams – DTNS Live 5018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 55:21


    ESPN aims to launch a $29.99 per month streaming option this Fall. How early childhood YouTube channel Cocomelon moved in the big screen and what could mean for other YT creators. And Apple reveals new accessibility features coming in iOS 19, macOS 16, and other platforms. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    AI Foresight Into Our Health – DTNS Live 5017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 53:16


    What are the concerns when using AI in healthcare and do the benefits outweigh the risks? Why did the US president fire the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter and does it have anything to do with AI and copyrighted materials? And a scientist licenses technology that makes wood strong as steel while keeping the weight benefits. And are you ready for a price increase on iPhones? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Don't Face Me, Bro! - DTNS Live 5016

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 61:02


    Apple earned over $10 billion from U.S. App Store commissions last year, while Epic continues pushing to relist Fortnite amid ongoing policy shifts. Meanwhile, Microsoft banned the DeepSeek app over privacy concerns, and Meta is reportedly reversing course by adding facial recognition to its Ray-Ban smart glasses despite previous backlash. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Amos, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Cash Me Outside, Samsung! - DTNS Live 5015

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 58:14


    Wikipedia fights against new rules that might remove the anonymity of its editors, Samsung announced a new way to transfer funds via cell phone, and we celebrate 20 years of Podfeet! Starring Sarah Lane, Rob Dunewood, Alison Sheridan, Amos, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Xbox Goes Mobile – DTNS Live 5014

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 55:25


    Can the perceived gender of a robot influence the decisions you make make getting recommendations from it? We critique Netflix's TV and mobile UI redesign. Plus is the cat out of the bag? Online photos show a possible Xbox handheld could be arriving sooner rather than later. Scott tells us all about it! And Matter rolls out the 1.4.1 update that adds tap-to-pair setup via NFC and multi-device QR codes to speed up device onboarding. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    The Remembering Protocol – DTNS Live 5013

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 53:18


    DoorDash plans to acquire hospitality tech firm SevenRooms. We do an overview of all the autonomous car companies right now. How can technology serve as a bridge to our memories of loved ones who've passed on. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Knob and Order: Special Car Unit – DTNS Live 5012

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 58:15


    Automakers are rediscovering the benefits of control knobs and buttons for their cars. Waymo plans to add 2000 more robotaxis in 2026. Google launches a new film and TV production initiative, called 100 Zeros. We examine why they aren't tasked with making movies or TV shows for YouTube or other Google outlets. And is over reliance on ChatBots for self-help a recipe for disaster. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    AI – Me – Anything! – DTNS Live 5011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 61:07


    Producer of the CISCO Series podcasts, David Spark, is here with a roundup of the big topics from the 2025 RSA Conference. Plus Reddit will integrate AI Answers into its main search bar. Something that already has a million users a week. Plus we discuss how Microsoft is celebrating World Passkey Day. And we end the week with a security quiz and games from David Spark. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, David Spark, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Would You Like a Price Increase With That? – DTNS Live 5010

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 57:22


    Xbox prices are going up? Is the first time in home video gaming where prices increase as a system gets older? Meta has plans to overhaul the advertising business from top to bottom, but will it work? Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Roomba, Bring Me a Beer – DTNS Live 5009

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 57:45


    OpenAI pulls an update from ChatGPT that made it too sycophantic. Will Apple Intelligence ever come out? And researchers study if robo-vacuums can be repurposed for other tasks. Finland will restrict student phone use during the school day starting August 1st. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Amos To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    ShopGPT – DTNS Live 5008

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 59:25


    We examine the allegations that Amazon will add a line item in pricing denoting tariff charges on products. We discuss if AI assisted shopping is something we need and want. Jenn Cutter is here to explain what Game-key cards are for on the Nintendo Switch 2. And do AI writing assistants need a broader cultural understanding to be more useful for people outside of Western countries? Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter, Roger Chang, Amos To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Casino Science – DTNS Live 5007

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:23


    We're in Las Vegas for The Morning Stream's live show! We'll be discussing the science of casinos with Dr. Niki and Bobby Frakenberger. Scott shares his thoughts on the Switch 2 and Switch 2 launch. Brian Ibbott will explain how he records an episode of the Taskville game show. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Dr. Nicole Ackermans, Bobby Frankenberger, Brian Ibbott, Roger Chang, Amos To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    There's an AI for That – DTNS Live 5006

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 60:45


    Will AI replace apps as the primary interface for technology? Meta's CTO thinks so. Netflix rolls out dialogue only subtitles. In Australia an AI-generated radio host of a four-hour show went unnoticed for months. And we end the week with another quizzical quiz that we'll test your knowledge of life after death through technology in big and small screen. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Talk to My AI Agents – DTNS Live 5005

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 63:04


    Can training an LLM on your work enable it to reproduce it with the same precision and quality? Would an energy efficiency label sway your decision on which smartphone or tablet you bought? Is 2025 the year when AI becomes a central pillar in which companies organize themselves around? And Uber, Volkswagen team up to launch US robotaxi service with self-driving, electric microbuses. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    The Geminizer! – DTNS Live 5004

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 55:57


    OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Chrome if the Department of Justice forces Google to divest it. Nintendo says not everybody who wants a Switch 2 on launch day will not be able to get one. Bethesda officially drops The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered the same day they reveal. Why is everyone going crazy for it? And its YouTube's 20th birthday. We discuss how a video-sharing platform has become an entertainment giant and an even larger repository of video people don't watch. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    A Jump Cut Above the Rest? – DTNS Live 5003

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 58:11


    Would you like your artistic legacy to live on in an LLM? With the age of tap to pay phone, how do you let your waiter know you're ready to pay? A Columbia student suspended over interview cheating tool raises $5.3M to develop a ‘cheat on everything' AI tool. And Instagram launches a mobile video editor. Does CapCut have competition? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

    Pizza Party in a Waymo – DTNS Live 5002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 56:54


    AGI or artificial general intelligence is the holy grail for AI researchers. But how will we know when we've achieved it? Can AR/VR based therapy help people with social anxieties? The FTC has sued Uber, accusing it of misleading customers into signing up for the monthly subscription Uber One. And are you a tech hoarder? We share what we do with our old tech when we upgrade. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

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