Daily Tech News Show
Episodes
The Next Word With Wolfram – DTNS 4458
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Wolfram’s , of Wolfram Alpha fame, explains in a recent post on his site explaining how ChatGPT works and why it gives the results it does. ...
Wide Multiverse of Sports - DTNS 4457
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are AI assisted web search products still not ready for prime time? The NHL hopes to attract younger viewers by creating an animated version of real-l...
Will A.I. Replace Podcasters? - DTNS 4456
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Heaton explains how he used ChatGPT to create an episode of his The Political Orphanage podcast. And what do trademarks have to do with brain s...
New Year, New Gear - DTNS Weekend Edition
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI may be replacing your Fiver editor, Canon is finishing up its RF line-up, and all the new products we're excited about since the start of the year....
Video Game Subscription Roundtable - DTNS Special
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Scott Johnson, Trisha Hershberger, and Max Scoville about games as a subscription service. Does it work well, is it a legitimate alter...
Apple: Hire Different - DTNS 4455
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Apple manage to avoid laying off staff while other big tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and Google let go thousands of employees? Clou...
2024 Will Change Streaming TV Forever – DTNS 4454
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explore how Spotify’s new exclude playlist option might affect your music recommendations. Plus we explain a new DNA analysis tool that helps scr...
Is Game Pass Worth It? - DTNS 4453
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
their version of the ChatGPT Large Language Model. We explain the latest regarding Microsoft’s acquisition of Blizzard Activision from the UK’s Co...
The A.I.'s Have It - DTNS 4452
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft took the wraps of their new ChatGPT integrated with their Bing search engine. How does it work and is this the future of web search? Plus wh...
Audiences Move Quicker Than Creators – DTNS 4451
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We cover the latest iPhone and Mac Studio rumors from Mark Gurman. Examine how geopolitical tensions between India and China have influenced TikTok’...
Colorado, High in Fiber - DTNS 4450
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Municipal broadband internet where the public controls and manages internet infrastructure and services is a controversial topic in the US. We examine...
ChatGPT is the Coca Cola of AI - DTNS 4449
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT is now reaching mainstream awareness. What types of startups and operations are building themselves around ChatGPT and is this a watershed poi...
Unpacking Samsung Galaxy Unpacked - DTNS 4448
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go over the highlights of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event including their new flagship phones. Plus we explain the updated changes in Netflix’s pas...
Cloning Dodos is for the Birds - DTNS 4447
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Ackermans is here to give us an overview of her time with Haikubox bird song identifier. Plus we go over US moves to block further technolo...
Have We Figured Out Ransomware? - DTNS 4446
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reported ransomware payments in 2022 dropped. Is this due to better security practices by companies, more aggressive law enforcement action or a combi...
Water Marking Words - DTNS 4445
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go over The Wall Street Journal’s analysis of Meta’s business. And scientists at University of Maryland have produced a method of watermarking ...
You Can't Have Your 230 and Eat It Too - DTNS 4444
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Supreme Court of the United States weighs in on the protections afforded by Section 230 to online platforms we review what Section 230 covers a...
Stare Into My Eyes While I Read This - DTNS 4443
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
9to5’s reviewer noticed that the M2 MacBook Pro’s storage is slower than that in the M1 version it replaces. We breakdown all the big news from Xb...
Does Amazon Keep You Prime With $5 Generics? - DTNS 4442
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can ChatGPT help you with your next job application? Is Amazon’s new generic prescription drug service really a deal? And what is LastPass’s paren...
Super Mario AR World - DTNS 4441
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft’s new OpenAI exclusive maybe isn’t so exclusive, podcasts are dead, long live podcasts, and Super Nintendo World is open. Lamar Wilson j...
Bungle in the Twitter API Jungle - DTNS 4440
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go over Netflix’s earning reports and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO, how Google might attempt to meet the challenge of Chat...
AI is Not an Author - DTNS 4439
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nature reports scientists disapprove of the use of ChatGPT on research papers as the article points to at least four research papers list ChatGPT as a...
HomePod Hanging by a Thread - DTNS 4438
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok rolls out a ‘state-controlled media’ label that will identify accounts whose content is subject to state influence. Apple announces a secon...
Welcome To Microsoft AI-zure - DTNS 4437
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple reveals new M2 Pro and M2 Max SoCs and the Mac models that’ll go into, the UK passes an online safety bill that increases penalties for violat...
EV-erything at CES! - DTNS 4436
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CES 2023 was a major showcase for EVs. Bodie Grimm from the Kilowatt EV podcast is here with his favorites from this year’s show. Plus how conflict ...
Where Is The AI Byline? - DTNS 4435
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the latest news regarding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and the termination of the naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County ...
Low Twitter Disinformation Effect - DTNS 4434
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explain what exactly caused the FAA to temporarily ground flights across the US. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is now availabl...
All The TV News From CES - DTNS 4433
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explain all the latest TV tech trends from CES, DoNotPay’s Joshua Browder will test out an algorithmic system for defendants in a real-life court...
Digicams Are the New Cassette - DTNS 4432
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We check in to see if people are still flocking to Mastodon from Twitter. Why are old digicams the latest retro trend with Gen Z? And we follow-up wit...
Powering Up CES - DTNS 4431
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday at CES 2023. We checkout the Archer e-VTOL, RAM’s EV pickup, Samsung’s Bespoke AI Oven, and smart home products from EcoFlow and Eve...
Such a CES Thing! – DTNS 4430
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is CES 2023 official opening day. We detail Sony’s press event last night, examine all the latest Matter IoT announcements, and on the computi...
The Weird is What Makes CES - DTNS 4429
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Wednesday Jan 4th at CES 2023. We have all the big and fun announcements from LG, Roku, HP and others; including a new urine scanner, a haptic fe...
Happy 10th Year of DTNS! - DTNS 4428
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CES 2023 starts this week! We check out the big pre-show announcements from Nvidia and Samsung. Plus the on-going saga of Microsoft’s acquisition of...
Best of GDI 2022 - DTNS 4427
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year everyone! 2022 was filled with fun and fact-filled conversations both on DTNS and on Good Day Internet. So we challenged Joe to pick th...
Tech Predictions for 2023 – DTNS 4426
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We share our prognostications on what we think the tech landscape of 2023 will look like.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Iyaz Akh...
Tech Predictions for 2022 Results! – DTNS 4425
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the DTNS Holiday Week 2022 Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology back in Dece...
TechTV Reminisce Episode – DTNS 4424
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Holiday Reminisce Episode! On this special episode Sarah, Roger and Tom take a trip down memory lane sharing with you how we all met an...
Listener Co-Host Episode 2022 – DTNS 4423
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our end of year Listener Co-Host Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our long-time supporters to appear alongside u...
Missing the Focus on Marketing - DTNS Weekend Edition
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are continual camera upgrades a good thing, is camera marketing broken, and what camera gear do you bring to big events?Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and...
LastPass Had One Job! - DTNS 4422
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our last LIVE show for the 2022 year and we’re doing a special Q&A episode. Watch as we answer questions submitted to us from our listene...
Google Calls A Code Red Over ChatGPT - DTNS 4421
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the future of Twitter’s remains clouded Mastodon is benefitting with new users including some big players like Mozilla. But is the distributed so...
You Can't Spell 'NFL' Without Alphabet - DTNS 4420
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
a show with her daughter’s girl scout troop and has her removed because her firm is in a legal case with the venue. Problem with the technology or i...
Is the Golden Age of Streaming Over? - DTNS 4419
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Netflix begins tightening its purse strings and more selective about shows it funds, Paris Marx from “Insider” asks if the Golden Age of video ...
NFL Long Game - DTNS 4418
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter CEO, Elon Musk, posted a Twitter Poll asking people if he should step down. So what exactly is happening at the social media company? When wil...
The Ins And Outs Of Digital Nomadery - DTNS 4417
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming of working abroad while working online? Jennifer Briney from the Congressional Dish Podcast is here to share her advice on being a digital no...
Ad Supported TV on the Comeback - DTNS 4416
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Embracer Group has acquired Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics. The company also owns the worldwide exclusive rights to elements of The Hobbit and...
Building a New PC, What to Pick? - DTNS 4415
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PC tester Will Smith is here to explain the upgrades in his latest PC build including what he chose for a GPU. Hybrid work has been touted as the norm...
Mr. Fusion Coming Soon - DTNS 4414
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
General AI is often presumed to be just around the corner. But is it really and what are we not understanding about what General AI is? And scientists...
No One Reads the Terms of Service - DTNS 4413
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
K-Pop is a pop-music sensation. But are catchy beats and staged managed performers ripe for an AI makeover? Plus AI powered Chatbots have been used to...
What's Your Brand Loyalty? - DTNS 4412
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is space tourism just for the rich and friends of the rich? Or do high-profile and deep-pocketed tycoons hold the promise of space tourism for the mas...
Tech Formula for Music - DTNS 4411
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do constant alerts and notifications on your smartphone adversely affect your mental health and work productivity? Would you pay $950 for noise-cancel...
Are Super Apps A Good Idea? - DTNS 4410
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having problems finding a gift for that one person because you don’t know what to get them? KTLA’s Rich DeMuro is here with a list of tech gifts s...
Jailbreak Your Car - DTNS 4409
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the problem with a subscription model to “unlock” features on a car you already own? And we examine the Journalism Competition and Preser...
Nice Looking Code, But Does It Work? - DTNS 4408
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago we had a discussion with Andrea Jones-Rooy on how the problems that come about because we don’t fully understand how AI Models work. T...
The Children Are The Metaverse - DTNS 4407
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The European Commission has ruled airlines can provide in-flight 5G technology on board planes. Kids are purportedly asking for virtual currencies ins...
Resetting AI Models and Our Expectations - DTNS 4406
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We look at all the work still being done with OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language learning model including its spin-offs. And we compare streaming video t...
You Don't Need to Be Big, Like Twitter, to Survive - DTNS 4405
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We check out the reviews for the Amazon Scribe and Sarah compares it to her experience with the Remarkable2. Plus Big Jim gives us the details on what...
Gift Guide for a Smarter Home - DTNS 4404
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Still searching for the perfect tech gift this Holiday season? Nicole Lee here with some smart home ideas perfect for anyone, even the less tech incli...
EV Vehicle Safety For First Responders - DTNS 4403
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EVs are a growing presence on highways and streets. But how should emergency responders treat them when they’re involved in an accident? Bodie Grimm...
Layoff, Rinse, Repeat - DTNS 4402
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recent tech layoffs have made big news in recent weeks. But what’s behind the layoff moves and what can workers expect to find as they look for new ...
The Capital “T” Truth About Machine Learning – DTNS 4401
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As AI gets more sophisticated the scientists who’ve developed them are at a loss on how they exactly work. We ask data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy t...
Make 3D TVs Cool Again - DTNS 4400
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TV selection has never been better but how do you know you’re getting the best deal? Robert Heron is here with his picks for best Holiday shopping d...
Patrick's Audio Gear Gift Guide - DTNS 4399
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Still having trouble figuring out what to get that home theater/audio geek in your life for the Holidays? Patrick is here with his gift picks. We inte...
Making Voting Transparent - DTNS 4398
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pew Research Center released survey data on how teens use and perceive social media. The Verge has an article up about The Browser Company’s Arc bro...
Libraries Jump Into the Streams - DTNS 4397
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alphabet’s Mineral project has partnership with berry grower Driscoll to monitor the condition of its crops. Motherboard has a story on how local li...
Is Mastodon Right For You? - DTNS 4396
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon gives us the details on MediaTek’s latest flagship SoC. Mastodon, the open source software for people to self-host their own social networks...
Can You Roam for Work? - DTNS 4395
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Holiday Shopping season is here and Trisha Hershberger has gift ideas to fit any video gaming need and budget. And there’s a trend of folks usin...
Film Renews and Digital Refreshes - DTNS Weekend Edition 3
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sony, Canon, Fuji, and OM-System all release cameras, but where's Nikon? Film is finally growing for real this time. And what's a picture worth?Hosted...
What Does FTX Mean? - DTNS 4394
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Waymo passes another hurdle in California, Airly is monitoring the air we breathe, and what’s really happening with FTX and why does it matter?Starr...
New Graphics Cards? Wait and See - DTNS 4393
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AMD’s RDNA 3 powered Radeon RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT hit the shelves next month. Are they worth waiting for and should you even consider them? Plus M...
TV vs Mobile, Video vs Shorts - DTNS 4392
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft might be testing the idea of placing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu. YouTube Shorts– YouTube’s TikTok-like feature– had 1.5 billion ...
Air Fee & Fee - DTNS 4391
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has plans for Siri from making its activation phrase snappier to integrating it into third-party products. How plausible are the effects of cosm...
Just Don't Call Them NFTs - DTNS 4390
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As demand for new chips slumps will the existing chip shortages turn into a chip glut? How did Reddit grow NFTs right as the broader market for NFTs d...
Connected Items Matter - DTNS 4389
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jeri Ellsworth about the kickstarted AR gaming system Tilt Five. Matter gains some steam as the companies formally announce their Matter sm...
Is There A Visual Search Trend? - DTNS 4388
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sony announces release dates, pricing and full feature set for the PSVR2. Plus Google just put a Lens button to the google.com homepage in the search ...
How Do You Cut an EV? - DTNS 4387
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We find out how Mercedes-Benz is developing new technologies and protocols to make EVs safer for passengers and first responders. Plus Amazon is openi...
4 Second Warning, Now For Earthquakes! - DTNS 4386
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is climate change negatively impacting high-performance computing aka super computers and what can be done about it? Plus how did Android users ge...
Venture Cowpitalism - DTNS 4385
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We go over the week’s big tech earnings reports; with some doing well and others not so well. Will lab grown meat ever be a commercially viable comp...
Musk Now Owns Twitter. Now What? - DTNS 4384
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The process of transferring funds to buy Twitter by Elon Musk has begun. What will the company look like under Elon’s management? Disney is looking ...
You Tweet It Best When You Tweet Nothing At All - DTNS 4383
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can playing video games help kids improve their memory and motor skills? What happened to the GPS over the Dallas-Fort Worth region on Oct 17th? And T...
Google Watch, Now With Spider Sensing - DTNS 4382
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon shares her hands-on experience with Google's new Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch. Shutterstock is partnering with Open AI to integrate DA...
Windowed Chaos - DTNS 4381
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube rolls up design and pricing changes. Apple rolls out iPadOS 16.1 a week after introducing new iPads. And how is the US crackdown on the export...
The 4-1-1 On 3-2-1 Backups
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Backing up your data is important. But doing it correctly is just as important. Pat tells us what we need to know about keeping our data safe from dri...
Does It Matter If Smart Devices Are Secure? - DTNS 4379
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US NIST and the FTC are working on a basic set of security standards to create at-a-glance security labels, Uber launches a new advertising produc...
Netflix Ventures Into Cloudy Gaming Market - DTNS 4378
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A partly redacted version of a Microsoft filing in the UK says it wants to build an Xbox mobile game store. What would that look like and is this part...
Do I Need That Wi-Fi 6E Router? - DTNS 4377
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple announces an updated iPad and iPad Pro. We explain the benefits of Wi-Fi 6E for users who don’t might not even have devices that can use the u...
Social Media Rests on Cute - DTNS 4376
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is social media increasing pressure on endangered species and negatively impacting conservation efforts and what can be done about it? Gas is the ...
Can You Spell Metaverse Without VR? - DTNS 4375
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Google gets heat for scrapping high-profile endeavors like Stadia, operations like Google Fiber are quietly bouncing back. The Information has n...
Mark's Metaverse, Open As In Microsoft - DTNS 4374
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google is building a video chat booth based on the company’s Starline holographic system announced last year at Google I/O. We analyze details from ...
All the Eye Candy Your 4090 Can Chew - DTNS 4373
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We go over all the announcements from Microsoft’ Surface event. Roku announced eight new smart home devices. Lights, cameras, doorbells, and plugs t...
Excited About Wave Power - DTNS 4372
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meta announces updates to Metaverse including new features from partners like Microsoft. Plus a new Oculus headset! And Annalee Newitz is here to expl...
The Robotics Terms of Service - DTNS 4371
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TVs are constantly being updated with new features. What should be the minimum set of features your next TV should have before you make a purchase? An...
Pixels & Chips - DTNS 4370
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s exactly inside the recently passed CHIPS Act and which industries and companies will benefit from it? Plus Google announces its latest phones...
3D Printing, Fast But Not Furious - DTNS 4369
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stanford University scientists work on producing a faster method of 3D printing objects. Plus Facebook is adding “show more” and “show less” b...
Too Many Key Masters, Not Enough Gate Keepers - DTNS 4368
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why did Twitter grant 4,000 plus employees elevated access privileges to user accounts and how does that compare to a competent IT security policy? Se...
How Does Machine Bias Work? - DTNS 4367
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A New York law is forcing a rethink on bias in AI. What are the practical outcomes of this type of legislation and how do you remove bias in AI? Plus ...
Battery Grips Plus - DTNS Weekend Edition 2
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Action cams heat up, cameras start sporting SSDs, and will we soon see a new 35mm point and shoot?Hosted by Rich Stroffolino and Anthony Lemos Hosted ...
Is That Really What My Spleen Looks Like? - DTNS 4366
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is spectroscopic x-ray imaging and how is it being used in the medical field? We go over the latest Twitter vs Musk saga? And what should happen ...
Stadia Game Over - DTNS 4365
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google announces it will close the Stadia game streaming service Jan 2023. Meta introduced its new AI generation tool called Make-A-Video, letting use...
All Of Amazon's New Stuff - DTNS 4364
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sift through and analyze all of today’s product announcements from Amazon including a new version of the Kindle that you can write on called Scri...