Daily Tech News Show

Brisket Backup Power - DTNS 4694

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 acqu...

Deep Fake Protections Are Needed - DTNS 4693

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Van Tech Life – DTNS 4692

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Apple Intelligence - DTNS 4691

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ama...

WrestStreamMania! - DTNS 4690

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bl...

It's Called a Moon Shot for a Reason - DTNS 4689

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Intoxicated AI - DTNS 4688

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Appl...

Podcasting: Monetize Your Passion – DTNS 4687

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is podcasting actually a declining industry or is it just going through a market correction? Plus is Microsoft’s Copilot adding value and market sha...

Unpacking Samsung Unpacked 2024 - DTNS 4686

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sift through all the big announcements from Samsung’s Unpacked Event. Plus Amazon agrees to invest in Diamond Sports, allowing them to provide ac...

Fujitsu's Postal Fail - DTNS 4685

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

CES 2024: Interview with CTA Spokesperson Allison Fried - DTNS Special

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.&...

Best of CES 2024 - DTNS 4684

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

CES 2024- Laptops Break the Fold - DTNS 4683

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 capit...

CES 2024: Going Down the Rabbit Hole at CES - DTNS 4682

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

CES 2024: Greening a Battery - DTNS 4681

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Day 2 of CES 2024. We cover all the news and announcements on the first official day of the event.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, R...

CES Rodeo 2024 - DTNS 4680

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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....

ChatGPT Gets More Chatty - DTNS 4679

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What sets Suno.AI apart from other generative AI music efforts? And can Android’s default assistant be changed to something other than Google Assist...

Windows Thinks Copilot is Key - DTNS 4678

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Smoke 'em on Your Counter if You Got 'em! - DTNS 4677

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wha...

Happy 10th Birthday DTNS - DTNS 4676

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 doe...

Google Settles Lawsuit For Tracking Incognito Mode - DTH

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google settles a $5 billion lawsuit for tracking Chrome users using Incognito Mode, Microsoft’s DALL-E 3 powered Image Creator generates violent ima...

2024 Predictions Show - DTNS 4675

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

2023 Tech Predictions Results Show - DTNS 4674

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ye...

Apple Watches Have Gone Back On Sale - DTH

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The New York Times Is Suing OpenAI And Microsoft -DTH

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New Your Times is Suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright violations in the training of their generative AI models, a federal appeals court pause...

Best of GDI 2023 - DTNS 4673

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Mobile Carrier Mint Mobile Gets Hacked - DTH

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile carrier Mint Mobile gets hacked exposing customer information, Apple Vision Pro mass shipments rumored to begin the first week of January, and ...

DTNS 2023 Listener Co-Host Show - DTNS 4672

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

We Got the Gang Back Together! – DTNS 4671

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

The Reality of the VR Space - DTNS 4670

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fanboy Freakout! - DTNS 4669

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are big name game developers like Insomniac targets of ransomware attacks? Scott Johnson shares his thoughts. Plus Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby K...

Google Pays $700 Million, You Get $2 - DTNS 4668

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google settles a lawsuit brought by 37 US attorneys general. Navigation platform TomTom announced it has partnered with Microsoft to offer generative ...

Bad Week for Apple - DTNS 4667

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 lawmak...

Disney's Removing the Duct Tape and Bubble Gum - DTNS 4666

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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' c...

Lighting AI Money on Fire - DTNS 4665

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At a Fortune AI conference CEO of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince commented “Most of the people… if they’re doing anything in AI, are effectively lig...

Brain Power Reapplied - DTNS 4664

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 un...

CRISP(ie)R Chicken - DTNS 4663

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Will Beeper Beat the System? - DTNS 4662

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are your alternatives to TinyLetter, the free newsletter service that parent company Mailchimp is closing down? Rich has some suggestions. Plus w...

You Deserve a Secure Product - DTNS 4661

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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? Plu...

Google Tries, to No Ai-vail - DTNS 4660

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 G...

Release Any GTA and They Will Come - DTNS 4659

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

My Log Has a Video for You - DTNS 4658

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Best Android Phones for 2023 - DTNS 4657

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

Remotely Possible - DTNS 4656

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Bigger Spool of Thread? - DTNS 4655

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mic...

What is Microsoft Syncing? - DTNS 4654

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The WSJ says Apple is looking to end its relationship with Goldman Sachs that it currently uses to support several financial products including Apple ...

Will My Hand Be Stolen? - DTNS 4653

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Plu...

There's No Back Row in Zoom - DTNS 4652

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dayton, Ohio police are warning parents to disable the "Bringing Devices Together" setting in AirDrop for children. And Research from the Graz Univers...

Nvidia Delays Its Next Gen H20 AI Chip Until Q1 - DTH

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia delays is H20 AI developed specifically for China until Q1 2024, Pixel 8 owners report circular bumps under the screen, and Nearly 8.5 million ...

Broadcom Acquires VMware for $61 Billion - DTH

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcom completes its $61 billion acquisition of VMware, Cruise plans to resume operations in one U.S. city, and OpenAI and Microsoft are being sued ...

New CEO! Same as the Old CEO - DTNS 4651

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Altman is returning as OpenAI CEO. We explained what happened. And Spotify announced three major changes to how it pays royalties to musicians. Pl...

Best Home Theater Gift Ideas - DTNS 4650

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Home Theater expert Robert Heron is here with the perfect home theater gift buying recommendations in time for the holiday season. Plus Nothing Chats ...

Game of OpenAI Thrones - DTNS 4649

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 CE...

Wait, It Has a Pretend Transmission? - DTNS 4648

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Apple Joins the RCS Party - DTNS 4647

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 certificat...

Clippy is My Copilot - DTNS 4646

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We go over all the big announcements from this year’s Microsoft Ignite event. Plus a study in the Psychological Science Monday explores how convinci...

Do Teenagers Dream of Android Sheep? - DTNS 4645

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are iPhones overrepresented in smartphone ownership by teens? Android Police’s Will Sattelberg is here to explain. Plus YouTube rolled out new p...

Apps for Noteworthy Events - DTNS 4644

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 anal...

After Failing To Rebound, Tumblr Is Downscaling - DTH

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tumblr decided to downscale after failing to turn the site around, Meta to start selling VR headsets to Tencent in China, and payment apps and digital...

AI Pin, Engage! - DTNS 4643

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A GTA 6 Announcement Announcement - DTNS 4642

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 deve...

"Sensing" Ocean Changes - DTNS 4641

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GM’s robotaxi division, Cruise, had its California operating driverless permits pulled over safety concerns. What’s going on with the company? And...

EVs Take a Slow Ride - DTNS 4640

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ge...

Night of the Undead Ad Blockers - DTNS 4639

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Remember Jan Pocalypse? - DTNS 4638

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Will Bungie Bounce Back? - DTNS 4637

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 YouTub...

Streaming is a Horror - DTNS 4636

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 MacB...

AI Defense is Ramping Up - DTNS 4635

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech News Near Me - DTNS 4634

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bridg...

What Did Twitch Reveal At TwitchCon? - DTNS 4633

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trisha breaks down all of Twitch’s announcements from this past weekend’s TwitchCon in Las Vegas. And Music Business Worldwide reports Spotify wil...

That Fork is Doing the Weird Finger Thing - DTNS 4632

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

No Baby in a Backpack Yet - DTNS 4631

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

Everyone is on Board, So What's the Matter? - DTNS 4630

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Robots Teaching Robots – It’s a Thing – DTNS 4629

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

23 and Everyone's DNA - DTNS 4628

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meta is beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. The hacker behind the da...

A Legit Spam Deterrent? – DTNS 4627

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Prepare for Emergencies Without Internet - DTNS 4626

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 yourse...

Beam That Update Into the Box, Scotty - DTNS 4625

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can We Call It MicroBlizzard? - DTNS 4624

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Teens "Take It, to the Limit, One More Time" - DTNS 4623

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Streaming Should Mean Streaming - DTNS 4622

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 G...

Will Apple Make VR Cool? - DTNS 4621

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is working on a lighter version of the Vision Pro. Google announced results and expansions of its “Project G...

Snap's My AI under investigation in UK - DTH

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DTNS is off for the US holiday. Snap is under investigation in the UK over possible privacy risks with Snapchat My AI chatbot, chip makers Samsung and...

"I Am Not a Robot!" - DTNS 4620

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Wait an Attosecond!!! - DTNS 4619

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 se...

Google Announces New Phone, Watch & So Much More! - DTNS 4618

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We go through everything announced at Google’s Pixel hardware event and share our analysis of the latest Pixel 8 flagship phones and accessories.Sta...

Facebook Does Want to Charge You - DTNS 4617

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ba...

According to Pegasus You're Searching Wrong - DTNS 4616

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

One Bing to Rule Them All - DTNS 4615

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We learn Apple considered swapping Google’s search engine for Microsoft Bing. And London’s Capital Economics assessed which countries will benefit...

Why Free Preview Week and Who is Pat - Editor's Desk

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a "free preview" of content usually only received by patrons of DTNS at patreon.com/dtns.Tom explains why DTNS is doing a free preview...

What is an Embryo Model? - DTNS 4614 Extended

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ruli...

DTNS REWIND - September 2013

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part of Free Preview Week! If you'd like to get this regularly, become a patron at patreon.com/dtnsMicrosoft buys Nokia's phone busine...

Crossing over to the Quest 3 XR – DTNS 4613 Extended

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Foldable Laptops, Do You Need One? - DTNS 4612 Extended

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google announced plans to end several services including YouTube Premium Lite, Basic HTML Gmail, and Google Podcasts. US FCC unveiled a proposal to re...

Chat GPT Starts Talking Back - DTNS 4611 Extended

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

iFixIt releases its findings from their teardown of the new iPhone 15. Getty Images is partnering with Nvidia for “Generative AI by Getty Images” ...

A Crappy Apple Watch Situation - DTNS 4610

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Microsoft Event Includes the Okie Doke Price - DTNS 4609

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sar...

Such Amazon! Much Large Language Model! – DTNS 4608

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

TV is Moving Freely in the UK - DTNS 4607

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

They're Sorry You Got Mad - DTNS 4606

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how crowdfunding has changed and evolved with Chris Mancini. And is Unity backtracking on its statements last week about a new per install ...