Daily Tech News Show
Episodes
The US Will Not Break Up Meta - DTNSB 4997
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus we explain why chips do still have tariffs despite receiving some exemptions and why they may get new tariffs in the next couple of months. ...
Is Microsoft Recall Safe Now? - DTNSB 4996
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI will fully replace GPT‑4 with GPT‑4o and WhatsApp New FeaturesStarring Tom Merritt, Huyen Tue Dao, Mallory O’Meara, and Brea Grant....
Google Pixel 9a Puts Signature on Hold - DTNSB 4995
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Framework suffers from a case of Tariff whiplash, and Dr. Niki introduces us to the return of Dire Wolves.Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao, and Dr...
Google’s Big Cloud Play - DTNSB 4994
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, what Nintendo and others are doing about US tariffs, and the state of US science funding. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.Li...
The Real Impact of AI Overviews on Traffic - DTNSB 4993
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Framework pauses the sale of its entry-level laptops in the US in response to the tariffs, and Sean Hollister talks with Tom about the usefulness of G...
What Tariffs Are Doing to Tech - DTNSB 4992
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, augmented reality has deeper roots than you think and what Dr. Gippitti is good at. (Chat GPT to its friends.)Starring Tom Merritt and...
Microsoft Celebrates Its 50th Birthday
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo pushes its Switch 2 pre-order date in response to the US tariffs, and Andy Beach discusses the intersection of AI and advertising.Starring Ja...
How Tariffs Are Already Shaping Tech - DTNSB 4990
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's Project Kuiper is near the launch of 27 satellites, and Tom Merritt talks about the first smartphone from 1992.Starring Jason Howell and Huye...
Nintendo Switches It Up with Backward Compatibility - DTNSB 4989
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo officially unveils the Switch 2, Amazon makes a bid for TikTok, and Chris Ashley shares his BBQ tech woes.Starring Jenn Cutter and Huyen Tue ...
OpenAI's Massive $40 Billion Funding Round - DTNSB 4988
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Substack looks to capitalize on a TikTok ban with a new video feed, and Chris Ashley shares the tech that powers his BBQ food truck!Starring Jason How...
xAI Buys X - DTNSB 4987
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death, celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Buzz Out Loud!Starring Jason Howell and Robb Dunewood.Show not...
ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions - DTNSB 4986
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT adds new features and removes some restrictions regarding public figures. WhatsApp adds an old school social media feature. And Tom talk...
Android OS development stays open while going private - DTNSB 4985
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nintendo Switch is getting Virtual Game Cards for porting digital games between devices, and Tom Merritt draws a through line between tech connectivit...
Amazon Adds AI 'Interests' Shopping Feature - DTNSB 4984
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon announced a new AI 'Interests' feature which uses personalized shopping prompts "in everyday language" to track down current and new products. ...
Napster Heads to the Metaverse - DTNSB 4983
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US officials shared highly classified military operations on Signal while including a journalist to the thread, and Dr. Niki talks about alternatives ...
23andMe Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - DTNSB 4982
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple AirPods Max are set to get a firmware update with support for ultra-low latency high-fidelity audio, and Chloe Castillo from Cal Fire talks with...
The Atlantic’s LibGen Search Reveals All - DTNSB 4981
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Section 230 is set to face its biggest challenge yet, and Andy Beach talks about the rise of virtual influencers on YouTubeStarring Jason Howell and H...
Huawei announced a new 16:10 aspect ratio smartphone - DTNSB 4980
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger talks about the last big chip announcement.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nvdia Is All About Robotics Now - DTNSB 4979
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus the EU comes for Apple and Google, AGAIN and Atari has a watch that plays games.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to stories in this epi...
Alphabet Acquires Cloud Security Company Wiz for $32 Billion - DTNSB 4978
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom ordered the newly announced Core Devices wearable running PebbleOS, and Dr. Niki discusses Colossal's pathway to resurrecting the mammoth.Starring...
3D Print any RC Robot Toy You Want - DTNSB 4977
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the US Congress is actually the best at online resources. So sayeth Jen Briney!Starring Tom Merritt and Robb DunewoodShow notes can be found her...
Discord Announces Social SDK For Game Developers - DTH
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google’s Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara. Sho...
Encryption for all RCS Messages - DTNSB 4976
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus the rumors of SXSW Interactive’s death are exaggerated, and Gemini gets personal. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes can be...
Intel’s Path to Reinvention Begins With Lip-Bu Tan - DTNSB 4975
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meta’s Community Notes launch is imminent, and Tom sits down with Brian Ibbott to talk about what it takes to bring The Morning Show to Las Vegas.St...
Why China’s EVs are So Cheap - DTNSB 4974
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bodie Grimm helps us understand how China can sell cars for so much less than others, plus Niantic sells Pokemon Go.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutt...
Big Design Changes Coming to iOS and macOS - DTNSB 4973
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom chats with Jason about his jump into independent content creation, and smartwatch shipments decline for the first time ever.Starring Jason Howell ...
The Scoop on US Science Funding - DTNSB 4972
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Niki updates us on the latest plus, why the new Siri is delayed, and the Pixel 4a got the battery-killing update.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dun...
Tom Is No Fun - DTNSB 4971
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US military uses AI, and we put a brain in a jar. But Don't worry! We promise it will be alright. We think. Plus, the red LEDs ARE good for your s...
Apple has a Fever for a Foldable - DTNSB 4970
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcom addresses a few nasty zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its hypervisors, and Pison CEO John Croteau talks about how its wearables are improv...
The Most Conversational AI Yet - DTNSB 4969
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus Jason Howell reports from the Nothing party in Barcelona but has something to say about the new Nothing phones. Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cut...
Thin is in at Mobile World Congress. But why? - DTNSB 4968
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Tencent launched super apps as a service, and why the US may not have ended all cyber command activities against Russia. Starring Tom Merri...
MWC in Barcelona Gets Conceptual - DTNSB 4967
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
External NPUs and solar-powered laptops, plus new EV battery tech.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. ...
OpenAI’s Last Unreasonable Model - DTNSB - 4966
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Skype will go down for good and Mozilla insist it does not want to sell your data to AI. Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes ...
Nvidia’s AI business takes center stage - DTNSB 4965
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sony cuts the price of the PlayStation VR 2 by $150, Amazon gets into the Quantum computing game with Ocelot, and Dr. Niki says that Spam is a problem...
Alexa Plus May Actually Be a Plus - DTNSB 4964
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon announces a new voice assistant, 5G comes to space and why that Casio Watch ring is worth wearing.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Links to...
Anthropic Releases Its 'Hybrid Reasoning' AI Model - DTNSB 4963
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung's Secure Folder has a revealing privacy flaw, OnePlus Watch 3 is delayed, and Ron Richards and Tim Stevens talk about pinball virtualization.S...
Gmail Wants to Verify Your Phone Number with a QR Code - DTNSB 4962
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why Microsoft and Google don’t have to comply with the UK encryption issue that Apple does, and a computer mouse that smells nice.Starring&nbs...
Apple Pulls Encryption from the UK - DTNSB 4961
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bloomberg’s Nate Lanxon joins us to talk about how it affects him, plus faster 3D printing and AI is coming to robotsStarring Tom Merritt and Huyen ...
Move Over Microsoft, Pigeons Use Quantum Mechanics Too -DTNSB-4960
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Niki talks about quantum pigeon guidance, and the new Oppo Find N5 inspires us to talk about other cool phones from across the world. Starrin...
Microsoft’s Using a New State of Matter - DTNSB 4959
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t mean the smart home standard, we mean like solid, liquid and gas. Also Biran Brushwood shares the new tech making his video studio shine.&n...
How Temu Keeps Prices Cheap - DTNSB 4958
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just customs exemptions that keep Temu retail prices down. In fact it’s in large part because they don’t take sales commissions. Plus h...
Arm Wants a Leg Up In Chips - DTNSB 4957
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arm plans to make its own chips this summer and Tom explains why that’s such a big change. Plus TikTok is back in US app stores. Starring Tom M...
Tim Cook Teases a New iPhone SE - DTNSB 4956
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon has a beta shopping feature that includes sales on brand websites, and Mitzula ate at the new Netflix restaurant in Las Vegas!Starring Ja...
Why Europe Should Feel Good About AI - DTNSB 4955
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Apple wants to improve your health and cut down on the number of Apple accounts you have. And a trustworthy source on the US Department of Gover...
Musk Organizes $97.4B bid for OpenAI - DTNSB 4954
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI Action Summit wraps up in Paris, NotebookLM Plus gets a wider release, and Tim Stevens and Ron Richards discuss pinball preservation.Starring J...
AI Summit Begins in Paris - DTNSB - 4953
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Macros promotes it with deepfakes and huge spending on Data Centers. Plus why the US doesn’t get cheap EVs.Starring Tom Merritt ...
UK Orders a Back Door to Apple Encryption - DTNSB 4952
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huawei sees its fastest growth in four years, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is here, and cheese gets Google AI in hot water yet again!Starring Tom Merritt...
Researchers Create a Reasoning Model for Less Than $50 - DTNSB 4951
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.Show notes can be found here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why DTNS Doesn’t Cover the DOGE - DTNSB 4950
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And actual tech news like a bad Zyxel router vulnerability, Amazon may finally improve its voice assistant and the Verge got a sneak look at Sonos’s...
Twitterific Team Tames Timeline with Tapestry - DTNSB 4949
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple takes on Evite with Invites, and Kenneth Kohlmann talks about a modular landscaping robot called Yarbo.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Lin...
Failure Is a Good Option
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Shapiro tells us when failure is good, and OpenAI launches an agent with the same name as Google’s agent.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood...
Deep Week for DeepSeek
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We also talk to Gary Shapiro about what it takes to put on CES and why it’s been so enduring.Starring Tom Merritt and Jenn Cutter.Sho...
Popular Hacking Forums Cracked and Nulled Shuttered - DTNS 4946
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Intel Lunar Lake Surface laptops, plus a look at how tariffs could impact tech in the US.Starring Jason Howell and Shannon Morse.Show notes can be...
Don’t Fear Apple’s Chip Hack - DTNS 4945
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chip vulnerability in Apple Silicon isn’t great, plus why OpenAI’s concern about DeepSeek is hilarious but justified.Starring Tom Merritt and Je...
Pebble Watch is Back, Baby! - DTNS 4944
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Andrew Mayne goes deep on the DeepSeek hype.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Link to the show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See...
Why Is DeepSeek So Popular? - DTNS 4943
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the story behind YouTube’s hour-long unskippable ads.Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See...
How the TikTok Court Decision Changed Free Speech Law - DTNS 4942
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, OpenAI gets into the agent game, and how India is stepping up its manufacturing game, but CHina will be harder to beat than you might already th...
Google is acquiring HTC Engineers for Android XR - DTNS 4941
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Android XR could benefit from HTC brain drain, a risky Cloudflare CDN security flaw, Instagram teen accounts come to South Korea, and Jason takes ...
Galaxy Unpacked Leaves Us Hanging - DTNS 4940
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was a cliffhanger ending to Samsung’s announcement, plus Google dominates education tech and Molly Wood tells us how data centers can power th...
Breaking the TikTok Law - DTNS 4939
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why companies may be risking fines in the US, should your mobile OS restrict SIM card info and Reed Albergotti from Semafor tells us why the World Eco...
Ok So NOW What for Tik Tok? - DTNS 4938
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Norway is set to launch more rockets, great news for longer-lasting batteries and batteries on the power grid, and Lamarr Wilson has some advice...
Nintendo Announces the Long-Awaited Switch 2 - DTNS 4937
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Daily Tech News Show dishes out all the details on the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console, Duolingo's right place right ...
Why We Still Need to Explain the Tik Tok Ban - DTNS 4936
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Daily Tech News Show dives into TikTok’s potential shutdown, Google Workspace’s Gemini integration, and Softbank’s attempt to redefine...
Hope Remains for TikTok in U.S. - DTNS 4935
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok’s U.S. ban deadline fuels divestment talks, Musk rumors, and user shifts, as Amazon delays AI updates, and new launches include DJI’s Flip ...
US Proposes Tight GPU Export Rules - DTNS 4934
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Proposed GPU export restrictions target China, setting tiered licensing rules that could impact global AI chip distribution. Mastodon wants to transfe...
TikTok's Clock Runs Out?- DTNS Live 4933
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey by Deloitte has shown a drop in EV interest. Why has interest in EVs waned? Sports-focused streaming service Venu, co-founded by Disne...
What Happened to Tik Tok in Court - DTNS 4933
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom explains what the law against TikTok in the US actually says, what the company's options are, and what might happen next. Plus final thoughts from...
You've Made Your Thread, Now Lie on It - DTNS Live 4932
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the winners of Best of CES 2025. Plus Meta backtracks on its policy of allowing political content on its platform. And we discuss the LA Fi...
Health and Accessibility a Priority at CES - DTNS 4932
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CES Spokesperson Allison Fried tells us about the growing tech trends at CES. Also why Apple is not selling your conversations to advertisers, and Not...
Are You Compliant, Do You Matter? - DTNS Live 4931
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom finds Matter is slowly making its way across more IoT smart home devices. Robert Heron is here with details on Home Theater technology trends for ...
Matter Has a Moment at CES - DTNS 4931
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has good news for fans of the Matter smart home standard. Plus, tech to help dyslexic readers and more from CES 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Attach This Title With Silicone Tape! - DTNS Live 4930
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s day 2 of our CES coverage. Allison found a space heater for beehives, an emotional support robot for pets, iFixit’s latest DIY repair tools. ...
The End of #HELLPORTAL at Meta - DTNS CES Briefing
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nvidia is the new Microsoft as far as CES keynotes go, Meta ends its fact-checking, Anker has new ways to power including solar-powered freezing and L...
You Bots Get ON My Lawn! - DTNS Live 4929
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are down in Las Vegas reporting from the Consumer Electronics Camera 2025. We had a great discussion at AMD’s event, TCL’s announcements, new p...
What to KNow from CES 2025 - DTNS CES Briefing
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monday, January 6th, 2025This is the Daily Tech News CES Briefing for Monday, January 6th, 2025. To give you a complete look at the news coming out of...
Fake People? We Don't Even Like Real People - DTNS Live 4928
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can putting data centers in space provide much needed benefits and what are the challenges? Hoping to appeal to a younger crowd Meta is rolling out fe...
The Land of Bilk and Honey!!! - DTNS Live 4927
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode. Is the web browser extension coupon code tool, Honey, running a scam using influencers to peddle its product? Plus Meta swaps out its...
2025 Tech Predictions – DTNS 4926
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our 2025 Tech Predictions Show! Tom and Sarah along with Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young and David Spark bring their two predictions of what...
2024 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4925
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 2024 DTNS Predictions Results episode. This is where we look back on the predictions we made about technology and the tech industry in the ...
2024 Predictions Show from (REPOST from Dec 2023) - DTNS 4675
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’d thought it be fun to include a repost of last year’s 2024 tech predictions before we bring you are 2024 tech predictions RESULTS show on Mond...
Best of GDI 2024 - DTNS 4924
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 saw plenty of big tech stories take the headlines for DTNS and GDI. From continued rise of generative AI to the increased scrutiny of Social Medi...
2024 Listener Hangout Show - DTNS 4923
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our end of year Listener Hangout Show. This is the annual episode where we invite several of our supporters to appear alongside us on the s...
LLM Hacks With Brian Brushwood - DTNS 4922
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Brushwood explains how he uses AI models in his personal and work life. Plus a Canadian startup has developed a continuous potassium monitoring ...
The Swimming Abilities of Dead Trout - DTNS 4921
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Niki reveals the big 2024 winners of this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes and why you shouldn’t take it too seriously. Plus the Exoskeleton Laboratory ...
YouTube AI Policy Changes – DTNS 4920
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube announced a number of new AI focused policies. How will these help creators? Plus product leaker Evan Blass posted images of what they claim i...
The Epic Tale of Hunter deButts! - DTNS 4919
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who’s Hunter DeButts, why did President Wilson pardon him, and how did generative AI get all of this mixed up on a national morning TV show? Plus Te...
Flipping Back to Flipboard - DTNS 4918
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Netflix making its battle-royale style Squid Game video game available to non-subscribers? Plus TP-Link’s routers draw the attention of the U...
How Does This Apple Intelligence Work? - DTNS 4917
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Apple Intelligence as good as Apple says it is? Emily Forlini from PC Magazine shares her experience. Plus US users can try out Google Labs new ima...
We're More Sorted Than Polarized - DTNS 4916
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Political polarization feels like it's at historic high, but what does the data actually tell us? Plus LLMs can sound very convincing to some people a...
The Sound of Speakers With Patrick - DTNS 4915
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Waymo’s robotaxis passes an independent first responder test. Plus Google’s NotebookLM AI podcast hosts can directly talk with the user. And Patri...
Google Tries VR/AR Again – DTNS 4914
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Howell has first impressions of Android XR, Google’s new mixed reality platform. And is Epic’s deal with Telefonica bloatware?Big Story"Epic...
Emotional Support Brick - DTNS 4913
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Moxie the AI powered emotional support companion loses access to its cloud servers that make it run because the company that makes i...
Haggle Free Car Shopping on Amazon - DTNS 4912
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How an AR program may be the key to helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage symptoms. Plus Amazon is partnering with Hyundai to purchase a ne...
Who Let the Blogs Out? - DTNS 4911
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merriam-Webster made “blog” the word of the year in 2004. Twenty years later how has blogging evolved and changed since then? Plus Google unveils ...
How was the Model Built? Garbage In, Garbage Out! - DTNS 4910
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the US government invests in technology to extra data from encrypted communications what should typical users worry about? Plus researchers from th...
Mo Cities, Waymo Problems - DTNS 4909
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI’s “12 Days of Shipmas” starts today and we go over the big announcements. Plus, X-like social media platform Bluesky has hinted at includ...
Every Game is an Algorithm - DTNS 4908
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In response to suspected hackers in China penetrating American telecom networks the head of CISA and an FBI official recommend people use encryption. ...
Verging on Insanity - DTNS 4907
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday, China restricts the export of “‘dual-use items’ related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the US.” Plus the...
The Chips Have Fallen at Intel - DTNS 4906
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allison explains why she’s changed her mind about Apple’s password management app. Plus Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, leaves the company abruptly. And...
Canada’s Competition Bureau Sues Google For Anti-Competitive Online Advertising - DTH
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Google for anti-competitive online advertising, the European Commission ends an investigation into Amazon over taxe...