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Daily Tech News Show

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and the team help you stay up to date with independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news.

Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane and the team help you stay up to date with independent, authoritative and trustworthy tech news.

 

#1652

Polar Extremes - DTNS 4762

Antartica is the most remote continent on the planet. So how's the internet connection? We find out from a person actually living there at McMurdo Station. We breakdown Apple's Q2 2024 earnings announcement. And Seattle based Hubble Network has successfully established a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Craig Porter, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe Show notes [here] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1808744250&single=true) . ... Read more

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#1651

VAT: Values Affect Tech - DTNS 4761

Universal Music Group and TikTok have ended their standoff over royalty payments and AI policies. Plus DOJ records show Google paid Apple $20 Billion to be default search engine in 2022. And French economist, Yann Coatanlem, believes Europe needs more flexible labor markets to compete against China and Europe in tech. Is he right? Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Roger Chang Show notes [here] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1254806767&single=true) : ... Read more

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#1650

Run, Rabbit, Run... On My Phone! - DTNS 4760

Apple's May 7th event is being billed as "a different kind of Apple Event" we speculate on what that means. Plus prices are used Apple Vision Pros are unexpectedly low. And Android Faithful's Mishaal Rahman details what he discovered about the Rabbit R1 personal assistant. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Eileen Rivera, Mishaal Rahman, Amos, Roger Chang Show notes [here.] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=178661006&single=true) Quick Hits: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146205/lastpass-independent-company-security-breaches https://www.theverge.com/24145849/batman-arkham-shadow-trailer-vr-meta-quest-3-exclusive https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24145983/anthropic-claude3-model-mobile-app-team-plan https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145259/walmart-health-centers-close https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/screenshots-suggest-tiktok-is-circumventing-apple-app-store-commissions/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/most-americans-see-tiktok-chinese-influence-tool-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2024-05-01/ Top Stories: https://www.androidauthority.com/rabbit-r1-is-an-android-app-3438805/ https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/01/gms-carplay-replacement-doesnt-work-well-and-has-a-long-road-ahead-of-it Join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/dtns Discussion Story: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/30/apple-may-7-different-kind-event/ https://shows.acast.com/apple-vision-show https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/27/24142810/apple-vision-pro-ebay-low-prices https://swappa.com/listings/apple-vision-pro Today’s guest: Eileen Rivera https://applevisionshow.com @eileentv Next guest: Justin Robert Young https://justinrobertyoung.tv https://shows.acast.com/worlds-greatest-con https://werenotwrong.fireside.fm http://freepoliticalnewsletter.com @JustinRYoung Show Links: http://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntx http://knowalittlemore.com http://dtns.bigcartel.com http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/support http://dtns.tv/wiki http://sarahlane.com https://twitter.com/sarahlane https://medium.com/@sarahlane https://masto.ai/@sarahlane https://havesuchagoodday.com http://tomsnewbook.com http://swordandlaser.com/store http://www.cordkillers.com http://awordpodcast.com ... Read more

01 May 2024

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01 May 2024


#1649

Batman: Arkham Shadow Will Be Exclusive to Meta Quest 3 - DTH

Anthropic announces Team enterprise offering, Walmart ditches its health centers, is TikTok skirting Apple's App Store commission fees? [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSNS936l_b_gUubtZ5gUuSjqpcsNs4tFz_fDDPYtxf15CArkd1ZXEgaEKKwmviESfsx-WIJTi_IIV-G/pubhtml?gid=1331366609&single=true) ... Read more

01 May 2024

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05:25

01 May 2024


#1648

Can Driverless Trucks Pass the Road-test? - DTNS 4759

Pittsburgh's Aurora Innovation plans to operate 20 self-driving semitrucks between Dallas and Houston this year. And we go over a trio of TikTok news including a possible ban in the EU. Plus Instagram is making changes to its algorithm to recommend smaller creators. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Amos, Roger Chang Show notes [here] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=916689704&single=true) : Quick Hits: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/04/apple-poaches-ai-experts-from-google-creates-secretive-european-ai-lab/ https://www.axios.com/2024/04/30/microsoft-openai-lawsuit-copyright-newspapers-alden-global https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/google-to-pay-up-to-6-million-to-news-corp-for-new-ai-content-report/articleshow/109734472.cms https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24145198/beats-solo-4-headphones-buds https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/30/24144183/arc-browser-windows-launch-features-availability https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/ses-agrees-to-buy-intelsat-in-3-1-billion-satellite-deal-deal Top Stories: https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-ban-in-eu-is-not-excluded-von-der-leyen-says/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/29/tiktok-capcut-ban-impact/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-30/tiktok-shop-tops-500-000-us-sellers-after-2023-e-commerce-launch https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/30/instagram-is-updating-its-ranking-systems-to-surface-more-content-from-smaller-original-creators/ Subscribe to Apple Vision Show: https://applevisionshow.com Discussion Story: https://apnews.com/article/trucks-selfdriving-highways-automation-driver-083409631158f54d806d75309c4764e2 Next guest: Eileen Rivera https://applevisionshow.com @eileentv Show Links: http://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntx http://knowalittlemore.com http://dtns.bigcartel.com http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/support http://dtns.tv/wiki http://sarahlane.com https://twitter.com/sarahlane https://medium.com/@sarahlane https://masto.ai/@sarahlane https://havesuchagoodday.com http://tomsnewbook.com http://swordandlaser.com/store http://www.cordkillers.com http://awordpodcast.com ... Read more

30 Apr 2024

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30 Apr 2024


#1647

ChatGDPR - DTNS 4758

Default guessable usernames and passwords on IoT devices are now banned in the UK. Noyb, a European privacy rights group, has filed a complaint against OpenAI for violating the GDPR. And we share tips on how to travel with tech you need for an event. Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Brian Ibbott, Amos, Roger Chang Show notes [here] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=2079807649&single=true) : Quick Hits: https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/29/ipados-dma/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/28/24143526/apple-oled-ipad-pro-11-13-inch-m4-ai-tablet https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/report-apple-and-openai-reopen-iphone-ai-talks/ https://wccftech.com/apple-vision-pro-successor-not-expected-until-end-of-2026/ https://www.androidpolice.com/google-play-store-simultaneous-downloads-wider-roll-out/ https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914177/google-pixel-8-everything-need-know-news-announcment-review https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/elon-musk-china-self-driving-approval https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24141869/financial-times-licensing-deal-openai-news https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-post-office-phishing-sites-get-as-much-traffic-as-the-real-one/ Top Stories: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/29/weak-passwords-for-smart-home-devices-to-be-illegal-in-europe/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/28/chatgpt-gdpr-complaint-noyb/ Discussion Story: https://kokoon.io/en-us/products/philips-sleep-headphones-with-kokoon Today’s guest: Scott Johnson http://frogpants.com https://frogpants.substack.com @scottjohnson @scottjohnson@mastodon.sdf.org Brian Ibbott https://www.coverville.com https://www.frogpants.com/tms @Coverville Show Links: http://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntx http://knowalittlemore.com http://dtns.bigcartel.com http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/support http://dtns.tv/wiki http://sarahlane.com https://twitter.com/sarahlane https://medium.com/@sarahlane https://masto.ai/@sarahlane https://havesuchagoodday.com http://tomsnewbook.com http://swordandlaser.com/store http://www.cordkillers.com http://awordpodcast.com ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:21

29 Apr 2024


#1646

US Chips is a Thing - DTNS 4757

Is the Chips Act a success? The author of "Chip War", Chris Miller, believes it and we go over his reasons for his belief. Plus Engadget's Sam Rutherford argues that it doesn't matter if Apple only sold 400,000 Vision Pros. It's still making money. And we go over Alphabet's earnings. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the show notes [here] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=438004106&single=true) : Quick Hits: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/snap-snap-q1-2024-earnings-.html https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/25/24139988/microsoft-q3-2024-earnings-revenue-profits-windows-xbox-gaming-surface https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/26/apple-pulls-multiple-ai-nude-image-apps-from-app-store/ https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/intel-intc-earnings-report-q1-2024.html https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78 Top Stories: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/25/alphabet-set-to-report-first-quarter-results-after-market-close.html https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/youtube-q1-2024-revenue-alphabet-earnings-1235982528/ https://www.androidauthority.com/youtube-pause-ads-3437531/ https://www.engadget.com/it-doesnt-matter-how-many-vision-pro-headsets-apple-sells-ming-chi-kuo-production-numbers-143112470.html Check out Tom’s Top Five: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHN12N7TXUyeSz1XWNVjwDvdzpAycENQi Discussion Story: https://www.christophermiller.net https://www.ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723 https://www.popsci.com/environment/chips-ira-climate-change-policy/ Mailbag: https://laevmobilecharging.com Today’s guest: Molly Wood https://www.mollywood.co https://mollywood.substack.com https://www.everybodyinthepool.com @mollywood @mollywoodpro@mastodon.social Next guest: Scott Johnson http://frogpants.com https://frogpants.substack.com @scottjohnson @scottjohnson@mastodon.sdf.org Brian Ibbott https://www.coverville.com https://www.frogpants.com/tms @Coverville Show Links: http://dailytechnewsshow.com/ntx http://knowalittlemore.com http://dtns.bigcartel.com http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/support http://dtns.tv/wiki http://sarahlane.com https://twitter.com/sarahlane https://medium.com/@sarahlane https://masto.ai/@sarahlane https://havesuchagoodday.com http://tomsnewbook.com http://swordandlaser.com/store http://www.cordkillers.com http://awordpodcast.com ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

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26 Apr 2024


#1645

Stream Fatigue, I'm Out - DTNS 4756

Why are people getting tired of on-demand video streaming and what does that mean for streaming services? Plus as TikTok faces legislative action in the US, regulators in Europe are turning a more skeptical eye to the social media platform. And will Rabbit’s R1 AI personal assistant device avoid the fate of the Humane AI pin? Starring Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Charlotte Henry, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1756795911&single=true) . ... Read more

25 Apr 2024

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25 Apr 2024


#1644

Is Meta Trying to Pull an Android? - DTNS 4755

What does Meta hope to achieve by opening up their Meta Horizon OS to third party hardware developers? And Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Plus which the company aims to put on more Windows laptops. Plus Apple releases small, open source AI models designed for on-device usage called OpenELM. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1835525653&single=true) . ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

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24 Apr 2024


#1643

A Bruised Apple - DTNS 4754

Adobe announces that Photoshop will get the ability to generate images from a text prompt in the app. Plus Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses now have multimodal AI support. And Apple has an announcement set for 10 AM Eastern time May 7th. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1838379493&single=true) . ... Read more

23 Apr 2024

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32:07

23 Apr 2024


#1642

The Clock is Ticking for TikTok - DTNS 4753

The US House passed another bill on Saturday, that would require ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US arm within 9-12 months of being ordered to do so. We explore what happens next. Plus is subscribing to a service to watch a specific show and then canceling the new way we watch TV? And Swedish company Embracer Group is splitting into three companies. Starring Tom Merritt, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=365483807&single=true) . ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

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22 Apr 2024


#1641

Facebook is Not a Necessity! - DTNS 4752

What options does Meta in operating in the EU if they can't offer a free version that allows them to collect user data or a paid version that charges for the service? Plus in the age of AI powered services is the term “user” outdated? And Netflix announced its Q1 earnings report on Thursday. How well or not did they do? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nate Lanxon, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe, Link to [show notes.] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=30231288&single=true) ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

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19 Apr 2024