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We break down the new Kindles, talk about Gemini 4 Argon, and assess the iPhone's China comeback.Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah LaneShow notes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple's going to release a smart home hub in a few weeks. Plus, the real US AI story you're not hearing as much about and why you should care about a new Fire TV Stick!Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Dev Days for OpenAI, so they added a new $500-a-month plan. Plus, a way to use batteries to remove CO2 from the air. And we interpret Anthropic's IPO filing so you don't have to be a financial pro to understand it.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.
NVIDIA's Open Agent Safety Platform is a reference design for how agents can be confined and monitored, and Bose released its USB-C powered Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds to tap into the growing wired headphone resurgence.Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian data centers, Google's Mandiant says ShinyHunters has restarted mass exploitation of Oracle PeopleSoft flaw, SpaceX finishes launch rehearsal for Starship Flight 14. Download MP3 Please subscribe for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters—without you, none of this would be possible. If you […]
Can Googlebooks replace a MacBook or PC laptop? Are AI charms the future of personal AI or just a dead end? We discuss these important topics plus answer this important viewer question "Which jobs will be looked upon as buggy whip manufactures in the near future?"Starring Sara Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Iyaz Akhtar, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, JoeLinks to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Googlebooks replace a MacBook or PC laptop? Are AI charms the future of personal AI or just a dead end? We discuss these important topics plus answer this important viewer question “Which jobs will be looked upon as buggy whip manufactures in the near future?” Starring Sara Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Huyen Tue Dao, Iyaz Akhtar, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
EU Vote on Tesla Supervised FSD Delayed Until December, Oracle Issues Force Majeure Notice for New Mexico Stargate AI Data Center, New Jersey Fines DataOne $1.1M for Unpermitted Data Center Generators. Download MP3 Please subscribe for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters—without you, none of this would be […]
Meta's new Muse Charm makes agentic AI cute. Plus Rob DeMillo joins to talk about Google launching its Tensor Processing Units into space.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Rob DeMillo.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI Infrastructure Expansion Projected to Require Over $10 Trillion Through 2032, Waymo's Safety Data Shows Significant Crash Reductions Compared to Human Drivers, and Meta Announces Ray-Ban Meta Audio: Camera-Free, Audio-Only Smart Glasses Starting at $349. Download MP3 Please subscribe for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters—without you, none […]
Jason Howell reports from the Snapdragon Summit on the new Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 models, plus most of the world feels good about AI, so why is the West such a downer?Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Jason Howell.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, OpenAI gives Daybreak AI cyber defence system to Ukraine, and Microsoft files a patent that could potentially pause a game to play an ad. Download MP3 Please subscribe for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all […]
A few hundred layoffs and some other studio moves continue the changes at Xbox, plus Beats 360 modular headphones and an LLM for ancient Greek.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter and Dr. Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google Fined €403M by Irish DPC Over GDPR Location Data Violations, Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs Brief UN Security Council on AI Safety, and Adobe Officially Launches Redesigned Free Premiere App on Android. Download MP3 Please subscribe for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters—without you, none of this would […]
Ron Richards got his hands on the new Googlebooks, which are great laptops for Android users. Plus, the Mac Mini and Mac Studio reviews are out, and why AI might NOT kill us all. Yet. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, and Ron Richards.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent, Anthropic brings Accenture into the fold, Chinese regulators slow down humanoid robot companies going public. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support […]
Scott Stein, CNET Editor at Large, walks through the new Steam Frame VR headset, where it sits in the pantheon of VR devices in 2026, and whether its price is justified.Featuring Jason Howell and Scott Stein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meta sues the UK, AI actress Tillie Norwood reads your face for your mood and WinAmp makes another comeback. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the showContinue reading "Disney Adds Ads to Ad-free Tier – DTH"
Which cables should you keep and which can you finally ditch? Roger and Patrick Norton tackle the tangled mess of cables taking over our closets and garages, and attempt some much-needed cable therapy.Starring Patrick Norton, Roger ChangShow Noteshttps://www.cablematters.comhttps://www.anker.com/collections/cables Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clicks Communicator starts shipping in December, Roku Labs introduces experimental apps, researchers eavesdrop on headphone audio through electromagnetic signals. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the showContinue reading "Gemini Escapes Simulated Environment During Security Test – DTH"
Molly Wood joins to talk about the upgrade cycle of devices, whether you should get permission from people before summarizing your conversations with them and does anyone need smart glasses?Featuring Tom Merritt, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe, Jenn Cutter, Sarah Lane, Len Peralta, Molly Wood.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We debate if companies intentionally plan their products to go obsolete after several years to get people to upgrade? And we discuss if you need permission for your AI to summarize a conversation you're in engaged in. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Lucid and Bolt plan big European robotaxi push, German court rules Meta is liable for fake investment ads, Costco opens up to DoorDash and Uber Eats. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy whatContinue reading "Bug Bounty Researchers Hacked OpenAI Using Anthropic’s Claude – DTH"
We think big enterprises are the most likely to buy Snap Specs, plus the Apple Watch reviews are in, and more AI safety instances and a framework for dealing with them!Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr. Niki.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Snap launches its augmented reality glasses Specs, the EU formally introduces the Kids Act detailing proposed social media restrictions for minors, and OpenAI tests sponsored agents in ChatGPT ads. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. IfContinue reading "Snap Launches Specs Smart Glasses – DTH"
We look over the largely growing reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro, plus what Flock Cameras actually capture and a security industry perspective on securing agents.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.
Meta reportedly planning a pair of camera-less smart glasses, Microsoft pushes out-band-update patch to correct issues from the September Windows 11 update, and Boox announces three new e-ink products. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. IfContinue reading "Meta Plans Smart Glasses Without Camera – DTH"
Steam Frame reviews say that the VR headset is ambitious and expensive with limited games support, and newly developed perovskite solar cells can charge more efficiently underwater than traditional silicon solar cells.Starring Tom Merritt and Jason Howell.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gates Foundation Pledges $1B for Global AI Access and Inequality, India Introduces 0.4% Merchant Fee on UPI Payments Above ₹2,000, and Salesforce Introduces Koa Enterprise AI Model with Nvidia. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. IfContinue reading "Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Takes Live Phone Call from the POTUS at All-In Summit – DTH"
Code spotted inside of iOS27 shows how real AI model choice might present itself inside the OS, and Justin Robert Young talks about how AI has become the top political issue heading into the US midterms.Starring Jason Howell, Robb Dunewood, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EU Proposes KIDS Act to Limit Minors’ Access to Social Media and AI, Automattic Ousted After Unsuccessful Bid to Remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, and Amazon Suspended Operations with 21 Air LLC Following Fatal Crash. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, noneContinue reading "Global Markets Plunge as AI Stocks Plummet After AI Leaders Issue Warnings – DTH"
OpenAI’s Sam Altman confirms company won’t go public in 2026, Matt Mullenweg is reportedly back as Automattic CEO, and Blizzard reveals details for the next Diablo, StarCraft, and World of Warcraft: Forever. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Blizzard Announces Next Diablo, StarCraft, and More – DTH"
Apple just unveiled its latest lineup: the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, the much-anticipated iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5. But the big question is: is Apple's first foldable iPhone actually worth the hype? Jenn Cutter and SnobOS Podcasters Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines join us to break down Apple's boldest iPhone yet—and whether the iPhone Duo changes the game.Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Jenn Cutter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazon leans into shopping on Prime Video, LinkedIn beats federal lawsuits over browser-extension scanning, OpenAI pulls out of sponsoring Caltech’s AI mathathon. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you canContinue reading "Anthropic’s Dario Amodei Urges Pacing Frontier Models – DTH"
Scott Johnson joins us to talk about Apple's ever-growing list of iPhones and whether we still want or need game consoles. Plus, if AI is unsafe, what do we want done to make it safe? It's the Friday BIG TECH QUESTIONS episode. Join us!Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Apple's product line too confusing and is that a bad thing? And do we really need a video game console? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
NYC Public Schools Announce One-Year Generative AI Ban for Grades 2K Through 8th, OpenAI Considers Pacing AI Development Amid Existential Risk Concerns, and Anthropic Uncovers Widespread Malicious Misuse of Claude AI Models. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "California Passes Sweeping Laws to Protect Minors from Addictive Tech and AI – DTH"
It's a small chance, but still. At least autonomous vehicles are safer for us. And poor Instagram. Making it “safer” makes it less fun.Starring: Tom Merritt and Sarah LaneShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg Replaced by Interim CEO Mark Davies, Anthropic AI Models Accessed Internet During Cybersecurity Tests, and Anthropic AI Models Access Internet Due to Misconfiguration, Not Autonomous Behavior. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible.Continue reading "IDScan Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting 150 Million – DTH"
Apple also has a new watch and more. Sarah Lane joins us to break it all down. Plus, an Anthropic engineer quits over AI safety fears.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meta launches proactive personal AI agent Muse, OpenAI claims to have solved a Millennium Prize Problem, and the Florida Attorney General sues Netflix over data collection of minors. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If youContinue reading "Meta Launches Personal AI Agent Muse – DTH"
Dr. Niki reviews and calls out the IgNobel prizes, the silliest achievements in science, and Google Search is now very different in the EU as the company complies with the Digital Markets Act.Starring Tom Merritt, Jason Howell, and Dr. Nicole Ackermans.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google Warns European Search Changes Could Impact User Experience and Costs, Australia Proposes New Digital Duty of Care Bill to Enhance Online Safety, and Generative AI Adoption Rises Among Farmers Amid Economic Challenges. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of thisContinue reading "Jensen Huang’s ‘AGI’ Claims for OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra Create Industry Tension – DTH"
The Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft over data scraping, a leak claims Nintendo is developing new Super Smash Bros, X rival changes name from Twitter.now to Tweet.app over trademarks. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "Huawei’s Mate XT2 Tri-Fold Phone Is Official – DTH"
Dr. Niki looked at the numbers and tells us why this year's number of recalls is not that different than previous ones, but is notable in one important way.Featuring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter look back on the biggest tech stories of JulyStarring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Astra is coming for us all, Lenovo has new concept devices, and Microsoft knows what's best for you. Streaming game limits and developer configurations. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DJI, Roborock, and Dyson unveiled new robovacs that can easily climb stairs and keep home mapping data private, and HTC's VIVE Eagle smartglasses gives bystanders the ability to stop recording simply by saying so themselves.Starring Jason Howell and Jenn CutterShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A judge rules that Google won't have to drop its ad tech businesses. Plus, OPenAI says how it will safeguard Astra, and Anthropic releases Fable 5.1Starring Tom Merritt and Sarah Lane.Links to the stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roku's first OLED TV is more affordable and likely still has ads, and a new study that finds that raindrops really can do the electric slide and that's one reason why metal corrodes.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.