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 Follow us on Twitter Instgram YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBEContinue 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"