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YouTube has launches its multi-language audio feature. We find out how much Awe Apple's event inspired, and if anyone pre-ordered anything announced at the event. Shannon gives us the highlights from this year's IFA Europe's largest technology and consumer appliance tradeshow. And a podcasting startup is aiming to create a network of AI generated shows hosted by AI personalities maintained by the company. Would you pay for it? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
And of course, there's more follow-up to the big iPhone announcements.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Dr Niki.Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A complete rundown of all hardware announced by Apple at its “awe dropping” event, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the car.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.
Millions watched a free NFL game, but should it have been millions more? Plus, riots over social media in Nepal, and the important things to know about Apple's Tuesday announcement.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Threads is about to get a 10,000 character limit (sort of), and OnePlus and Hasselblad end their nearly five year camera romance once and for all.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We cover the most interesting product announcement from IFA in Berlin, plus Andy Beach explains why the NBA is investing in AI startups.Starring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, and Andy Beach.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
C-SPAN makes a deal for carriage on YouTube TV and Hulu. Justin has the details. Philips Hue launched a big product refresh at IFA 2025, with cheaper smart bulbs, revamped light strips, and a new Bridge Pro hub. Apple plans to launch a search tool in iOS 26.4 in March, integrated into Siri called “World Knowledge Answers.” And we examine how different companies are and aren't complying with state level regulations on age-verification. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, 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!
We break down the Google decision and Bodie Grimm explains LMR batteries to us.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, and Bodie Grimm.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YouTube Premium begins its big crackdown on Family Plan sharing, and Dr. Niki has an update on US science funding.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Dr. Niki.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict that held it partly liable for a fatal crash involving its Enhanced Autopilot system. YouTube TV and Fox Corp. have reached an agreement to keep Fox channels available on the platform. Patrick Norton explains why Nvidia 5060 weirdness. And its Friday we test your knowledge of Fast Food and technology. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, 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!
Google rolls out a new device protection program called Pixel Care+. AI generated crowds was apparently used in Will Smith's latest concert video. How Taco Bell is rethinking its voice AI ordering system after negative feedback from customers. Kodak Digitizing pitches a new mail-in service to convert old media; including VHS, Hi8, Betamax, MiniDV, film reels, photos, and audio, into digital formats. 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!
Plaud.ai released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro two years after the original Plaud Note was released. Ars Technica has a review of Corsair's secondary touchscreen monitor, called the Xeneon Edge. How is Sony working to secure its place in the videogame console business? And Framework Laptop 16s latest refresh adds a new GPU option the modular mix! 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!
Framework adds NVIDIA RTX 5070 support to its modular Laptop 16, Apple sets a September 9th event for iPhone 17 and more, and reports say Apple may buy Perplexity or Mistral AI. 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!
Silicon Valley firms establish a new PAC, Political Action Committee. Justin is here to explain it all to us. Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters finds surprising success in the movie theaters. Is there a lesson here? Apple is reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone for 2026 with touch ID. And Robomart announced its RM5 robot a bus-sized level 4 vehicle can carry up to 500 pounds and has 10 climate-controlled lockers. 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!
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.
Tasia Custode is here with a walkthrough of Google Photo's new create toolbox! Dead EV batteries contain useable lithium, and a report says we should recover it. And it's Friday and we have a Quiz about the non-tech things Tech companies make to help close out the week. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Tasia Custode, 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!
Apple is hoping to regain relevancy in the AI space with a table-top robotic arm with a tablet for a face. A study reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities in popular generative AI web browser assistants. Google has a new AI-powered feature in Google Flights called Flight Deals.. to help flexible travelers find cheaper fares. And Insta360 unveiled Antigravity, its first drone under a new brand, launching January 2026. 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!
Google is updating Gemini to automatically remember past conversations without prompting. Eric Migicovsky is bringing back the Pebble watch, e-paper screen, and everything. Rumors abound regarding the next version of the Xbox gaming console becoming more PC like. Scott Johnson is here to explain. Amazon is expanding its same-day delivery grocery service with the inclusion of perishable items like produce, meats and frozen food. Can Amazon crack the supermarket code? 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!
Starbucks Korea implemented a ban on customers bringing desktop PCs, desk partitions, printers and power strips to the coffee stores. Google is rolling out “preferred sources” in Search, enabling users to pick news outlets they want featured most. Sling TV will now sell access to its service on a 24-hour, weekend, or weeklong terms. And would you pay for the ability to turn your videos into a VHS-like viewing experience? 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 and Fox Sports are both offering new streaming sports packages. After 34 years, AOL pulls the plug on its dial-up internet service. Reddit blocks most of archive.org's “Wayback Machine” from indexing its content. And Nvidia unveiled new AI models and infrastructure for robotics, including Cosmos Reason. 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!
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.
Black Hat 2025 roundup with David Spark with highlights from the annual InfoSec event in Las Vegas. Edison Research finds podcast listening has grown across all age groups especially among people aged 18-29. Why is OpenAI seeing backlash with the roll out of GPT-5? And its Friday David shares one of his popular Security Games with the show. Can you guess the right answer before we do? 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!
Will the integration of ads into the prompt results from LLM ChatBots eventually degrade the quality of their output? OpenAI announced GPT-5, the latest model and successor to GPT-4. On Wednesday Duolingo announced it beat its quarterly revenue estimates despite backlash earlier in the year when it's CEO would replace contract workers with AI. And Peloton says it's shifting from a pure cardio focus to a broader wellness strategy. 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!
Disney plans to shut down the standalone Hulu app and merge it into the Disney+ app next year. Google says internal findings contradict a Pew Research report saying people clicked on fewer links when using Google's AI overviews. Scott gives us the highlights from Augmented World Expo 2025. And does toxic social media impact young and older users differently? 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 unveiled Genie 3 for interactive 3D worlds, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4.1, and Roku introduced a new $2.99 streaming service. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Amos, and Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
X is working to restore the Vine video archive according to CEO Musk. Lenovo's rollable screen laptop is real and you can buy it. Amazon is splitting up its podcast acquisition Wondery. And does AI have a place in memorializing loved ones who've passed on? 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!
Reddit wants to position itself as a search engine. On its latest earnings call Apple appears to be ready to go all in on AI. Fast Company reported ChatGPT users noticed their private chats were showing up in search engine results. And its Friday and we end the week with a three questions designed to stoke thoughtful and introspective debate. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, 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!
Researchers from Cornell University came up with a way to watermark videos with light to verify the authenticity of video. How startup Fable's Showrunner AI video generation is catching the confidence of Amazon. A new study shows how cat attacks can easily make LLM go off the rails. And Uber Eats releases a new “Live order chat” feature giving merchants the ability to message customers in real time. 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!
Ahead of Meta's Q2 earnings, Mark Zuckerberg published a vague vision for “personal superintelligence”. Sensor Tower shows an increase in downloads for generative AI apps. Are the days of console exclusivity for games coming to a close? And with the release of Windows on Arm versions of Adobe's popular creator apps is there enough reason to get people to consider a Windows Arm laptop? 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!
Cash App launches a new payment option that supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for the first time. Elgato has launched the Facecam 4K webcam that allows users to attach 49mm lens filters. OpenAI introduces a new Study Mode feature that lets students be queried by an LLM instead of just regurgitating information. And we test our understanding of texting etiquette. 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!
Tom finds a way to turn MP3 files into a podcast. Justin discusses the idea behind the trend of AI assisted manifestation. Visualizing success in order to be successful. Microsoft launches a new experimental “Copilot Mode” in its Edge browser. And how OpenAI and Google are making shopping the next frontier for their LLM platforms. 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!
X is testing to see if Community Notes can help find the posts everyone likes. App developers are pushing back against Microsoft's controversial Recall feature. How is AI slop impacting the infosec world? And its Friday and Tom has conjured up a new Quiz to help end the week. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, 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!
iRobot unveiled the Roomba Max 705 Combo, a roller mop-equipped robovac. We look at how remote work can help rehabilitate persons serving out their sentences behind bars. Apple released public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, introducing a new design language called Liquid Glass. And new generative AI features are rolling out now for YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. Would we use them? 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!
A research team discovers that AI models can inherit risky behaviors from other models. Common Sense Media asked 1060 US teens how they used AI. We examine and discuss their responses to high profile questions. What's the buzz surrounding the latest crowdfunded gaming handheld, the OneXSugar – Sugar 1. And a research team at Meta develops a wristband that lets you interact with a computer using just hand gestures. 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!
Researchers at La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy have developed “WhoFi,” a method to identify individuals based on how their physical bodies alter Wi-Fi signals. The UK government has signed a statement of intent to use OpenAI's products in public services. Nate Lanxon is here to detail his journey to moving his digital music collection to Apple Music without losing all his collected user and usage data like playlists, most listened to songs, artists etc. Why are so many people putting odd shots of mirrors they want to sell on Facebook? Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Nate Lanxon, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Google just added a video of the Pixel 10 to the page about its upcoming August 20th announcement. Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Jeff Watkins recently vacating an order based on fake AI generated citations. RISC-V is having a moment and why that's important. And Microsoft issues emergency SharePoint patches to fix exploits used by attackers causing people to question the company's commitment to security. Starring 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!
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.
Molly Wood is here to explain how recycling could be the solution to obtaining a critical supply of rare earth metals. Plus, over two-thirds of U.S. consumers have used P2P payment methods like Zelle in the last year. Are we moving inextricably closer to a cashless society? Netflix says it used generative AI for the first time in one of its original series, The Eternaut. And it's Friday. We test your mettle on which thing is a rare earth metal and which is not on this week's Friday fun quiz. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Molly Wood, Amos, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!
Automattic is relaunching Beeper, the universal messaging app. Delta Air Lines is hoping to boost profitability by moving from set fares to individualized pricing determined by AI. We discuss why Video Games are such hot movie and streaming TV properties and is it just a fad or is it a signal of something else? Uber plans to make “multi-hundred-million dollar investments” in both Nuro and Lucid, deploying “20,000 or more” robotaxis in the US. 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!
Has Steam's new publishing rule given third-party electronic payment processors control over game listings? Casting has been announced for the Legend of Zelda movie. We pick our fantasy cast. Seagate's HAMR-based hard drives are now available to consumers, with 30TB models going for $600. And does Razer's new Core X V2 signals a new start for eGPUs? 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!
Reddit has started age verification checks for UK users to comply with the Online Safety Act. Uber will partner with Baidu to let people schedule rides with its robo-taxis outside the US and China. Microsoft is testing energy saver settings based on your workflow instead of just your battery level. And are accented AI voices an important feature for users? 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!
Would you use Google's NotebookLM as a destination for information and not just a tool? What is “Crypto Week” in the US House of Representatives and who does it benefit? Justin explains. The Commodore 64 Ultimate is the first new hardware from Commodore's new management. And two brother-in-laws from Michigan got so fed up with Xfinity they made their own fiberoptic ISP. 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!
Belkin will end support for its WEMO smart home products. Johns Hopkins University researchers developed an autonomous surgical robot that can do most of a gallbladder removal. How to tweak Windows 11 to look and feel more like Windows 10. And it's time again for our Friday Fun Quiz, this time about Samsung history. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, 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!
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.
Tom Merritt sits down for part two of his conversation with Kevin Metcalf to talk about AI controversies in education for both students and teachers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.