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  Tom Merritt  

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.

 

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#1747

PS5 Pro Worth the Hype? - DTNS 4852

Sony’s PS5 Pro comes with a larger GPU, faster render times, advanced ray-tracing support and a $700 price tag. Is it a worthwhile upgrade? Plus Meta quietly scrapped every Australian user's account to train its generative AI since 2007. And Nuro, the delivery robot company, will license its technology out to automakers and mobility providers. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=434211949&single=true) . ... Read more

22 hrs Ago

29 MINS

29:11

22 hrs Ago

#1746

Saving Your Voice Forever - DTNS 4851

Screen legend, James Earl Jones, has passed away, but his unmistakable voice will live on forever. We explore the details that will allow Lucasfilm to use his voice for future iterations of Darth Vader. Plus Amazon’s Thursday Night Football will offer AI powered alerts to give home viewers a prediction of game strategies the teams will use. And Apple confirms the rollout schedule for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and Apple Intelligence. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1206276145&single=true) . ... Read more

Yesterday

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31:43

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#1745

It's Apple's Glowtime, but Was It Showtime? - DTNS 4850

We got full coverage of all the big announcements from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event including: Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 line, AirPods 4 and iOS 18. And Google begins its second antitrust trial regarding its online ad dominance with the Justice Department calling for a breakup of the company. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1049291040&single=true) . ... Read more

09 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:37

09 Sep 2024

#1744

Sounding Off on Sonos - DTNS 4849

Patrick discusses the Sonos update that is supposed to "fix" their controversial app revamp and shares alternatives for folks who want to use something else. Plus new display form factors from IFA. And watching the NFL gets complicated. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Amos, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1214824282&single=true) . ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:40

06 Sep 2024

#1743

All About Android 15 - DTNS 4848

Android 15 is releasing this fall. What can users expect from the latest Android OS and why is the roll-out timeline so weird? And we talk to Jen Briney about the reasons why manufacturers are lobbying against legislation to allow the US military to repair its own hardware. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Jen Briney, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=57442051&single=true) . ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:01

05 Sep 2024

#1742

Insane Magic Teraflops, Itty Bitty Gaming Space - DTNS 4847

Nvidia faces headwinds with US regulators and from the stock market. Plus security researchers at NinjaLab have found a potential attack vector for YubiKey. And the latest with Intel’s Lunar Lake processors. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=2106315734&single=true) . ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:29

04 Sep 2024

#1741

Who Likes Price Hikes? - DTNS 4846

Cox Media Group, a marketing firm, has admitted to investors that it listens in on user conversations to place ads on smartphones. Plus Canva is jacking up its prices for some users by nearly 300%. And what research into 28-years of data on cell phone use and increased rates of cancer found. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=315594702&single=true) . ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:17

03 Sep 2024

#1740

Can EV Batteries Be Recycled? - DTNS 4845

EVs are crucial in the pivot towards a renewable energy future but what do you do with their batteries when they reach the end of their life? Plus the Wall Street Journal’s sources say Apple is in talks to invest in OpenAI. And what does Amazon have in store for its version of Alexa? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Molly Wood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=80258336&single=true) . ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

33 MINS

33:36

30 Aug 2024

#1739

Nobody Wants to Be Scraped by Apple - DTNS 4844

Why are major websites opting out of being scrapped Apple’s generative AI training? Plus Nvidia reports an increase in 122% revenue. And Alphabet Inc.’s Google will resume letting some consumers generate images of people using Gemini. Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=631345152&single=true) . ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:19

29 Aug 2024

#1738

To Create or Generate, That is the Question! - DTNS 4843

Why is the CEO of Procreate promising the company will never integrate generative AI into its products? Plus Patrick Beja is here to give us the French perspective on the French arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. And the NotePin from Plaud promises to be a better AI wearable for remembering everything. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Patrick Beja, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=1859406997&single=true) . ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:54

28 Aug 2024

#1737

Telegram Troubles Have Been Relayed - DTNS 4842

France’s Prosecutor of the Republic has published an explanation of the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Garmin introduced a couple new smartwatches. And China is restricting exports of rare earths in response to bans on exporting chip technologies to the country. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=195673110&single=true) . ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:48

27 Aug 2024

#1736

What's Going on With Telegram? - DTNS 4841

The Verge asks how society will need to change its views that photos are irrefutable proof of an event occurring, as on-device generative AI image editing becomes widespread. Plus a new Android malware clones stolen NFC data. And Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of encrypted chat app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities outside of Paris Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=93734061&single=true) . ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

31 MINS

31:41

26 Aug 2024

#1735

IT SPARC Cast - AI in IT: Evolution, Challenges, and Security Risks - DTNS 4840

In the inaugural episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest happenings in the IT world with a mix of insights and a touch of humor. Starring John Barger and Lou Schmidt ... Read more

24 Aug 2024

32 MINS

32:17

24 Aug 2024

#1734

Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer - DTNS 4839

Brad and Will take a closer look at Microsoft's IntelliMouse Explorer. These days it's hard to remember that it was Microsoft who banished the infernal ball and introduced the optical mouse to the mainstream, so we head back to 1999 and discuss what mice were like beforehand, how mechanical and optical sensors work, debate PS/2 versus USB, make an argument that the whole PC gaming accessory ecosystem owes its existence to this product, and more. Starring Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith You can follow Brad and Will on their podcast at [https://techpod.content.town] (https://techpod.content.town) . ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:54

23 Aug 2024

#1733

Microsoft Is Ending The Life Of Windows Control Panel - DTH

Microsoft has officially announced that it is deprecating the Windows Control Panel, YouTube has introduced a new AI assistant to help creators recover hacked accounts, and SpaceX is set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk. Link to [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bwyAv30MX3fBmY9y4ZMsk9JqBl5Bgy6mVz3eRX6FlQ4/pubhtml?gid=1554562568&single=true) ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

04 MINS

04:30

23 Aug 2024

#1732

Beyond the Post - DTNS 4838

Bodie and Robb share their insights on where podcasters should go to host their podcast files and which platforms to share your shows on. You can follow Bodie and Robb at [https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-post] (https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-post) podcast. Article Links: --- [https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-09/podcast-app-comments-update/] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-07-09/podcast-app-comments-update/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2VmOyi7mOKlIz8aM_urgJu) --- [https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/spotify-for-podcasters-adds-new-integration-with-riverside-sunsets-some-legacy-podcasting-tools/] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/spotify-for-podcasters-adds-new-integration-with-riverside-sunsets-some-legacy-podcasting-tools/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2C5LvvJkC6jAx5SzklDZn-) --- [https://www.westwoodone.com/blog/2024/07/08/youtubes-growth-as-a-podcast-power-player-revealed-in-cumulus-media-and-signal-hill-insights-podcast-download-spring-2024-report/] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.westwoodone.com/blog/2024/07/08/youtubes-growth-as-a-podcast-power-player-revealed-in-cumulus-media-and-signal-hill-insights-podcast-download-spring-2024-report/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3i9yzBHpad2uezhfe2fMxH) --- [https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-co-leads-21-state-coalition-supporting-national-tiktok-ban/] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-co-leads-21-state-coalition-supporting-national-tiktok-ban/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0cHnqPStYI-E6uy5qFe1JP) --- [https://www.nytimes.com/article/tiktok-ban.html] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/article/tiktok-ban.html&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0p5jch1ep7GDZ9ts7gndcB) ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:27

22 Aug 2024

#1731

Microsoft Will Retry Its Rollout Of Recall In October - DTH

Microsoft is going to retry its rollout of Recall to Windows Insider PCs beginning in October, The U.S. FTC fines Lingo Telecom $1 million for its role in transmitting deep fake robocalls of President Biden, and Cloud storage company Dropbox has acquired AI-powered scheduling tool Reclaim.ai. Link to [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bwyAv30MX3fBmY9y4ZMsk9JqBl5Bgy6mVz3eRX6FlQ4/pubhtml?gid=2052436452&single=true) ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

04 MINS

04:53

22 Aug 2024

#1730

Art Tech - DTNS 4837

Scott Johnson shares his experience on the best art apps you can get for your tablet. Starring Scott Johnson You can find Scott's work at [https://www.frogpants.com] (https://www.frogpants.com) or follow him at [https://x.com/scottjohnson.] (https://x.com/scottjohnson.) ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

23 MINS

23:45

21 Aug 2024

#1729

64-Bit Field Guide - DTNS 4836

Blairis "the Zoologist" and sitting animal expert who co-hosts the weekly science news podcast,This Week in Science. Her husband Brian is a nursing student and avid gamer of all types (video, board, card, role-playing, etc), and their friend Jesse is a podcast host, writer, and "your teacher's favorite teacher" who is also a games enthusiast. Together, we will explore the worlds of Pokemon, Zelda, Horizon, Dune, Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, and whatever else we fancy to discuss the real world inspiration for the fantastical creatures you can find in your favorite fiction. FindBlairBazdarich talking animal news at [www.twis.org] (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.twis.org/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1ZzayT5f3u7SsH_moR_6At) , Jesse McGrath discussing what makes life "very quite lit" on [Jesse and Wilder's Guide to Life] (https://x.com/jwguide) wherever you find your podcasts or on [X] (https://x.com/jmcgrizz) , and Brian Pagano if you wake up in a Bay Area Emergency Room - he will be pleased as punch to help get you back on your feet. ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:52

20 Aug 2024

#1728

The FBI Accuses Iran Of Launching Cyber Operations Against Both U.S. Presidential Campaigns - DTH

The FBI accuses Iran of launching cyber operations against both U.S. presidential campaigns, Apple will make its highest-end iPhones in India for the first time, and Zoom has raised support on webinar calls from 100,000 to 1 million simultaneous viewers. Link to [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bwyAv30MX3fBmY9y4ZMsk9JqBl5Bgy6mVz3eRX6FlQ4/pubhtml?gid=1532749629&single=true) ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

04 MINS

04:39

20 Aug 2024

#1727

Behind the Data - DTNS 4835

Welcome to "Behind The Data". We all know that data is all around us -- it powers every algorithm, predictive model, and AI tool that is revolutionizing our lives. But where does it come from? Who collected it? How do we know if it's any good? For every dataset shaping our lives, there is a person or team making impactful decisions about what to track and how to track it that we are barely talking about. In this show we go behind the data to understand the stories and incentives behind how all this data came to be, why it matters for our lives, and how we can play a role in shaping it going forward. StarringAndrea Jones-Rooy, Dhrumil Mehta Andrea Jones-Rooy: [www.datascienceneedsyou.com] (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.datascienceneedsyou.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2WlI02BfIpYazq1MV_oJMy) , [www.instagram.com/jonesrooy] (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/jonesrooy&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0kuFIQ7q6bKbPpHLUuv0yo) Guest Dhrumil Mehta: [https://dhrumilmehta.com] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dhrumilmehta.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2eXiJiEa7T0RwYocQvN90f) , [https://twitter.com/datadhrumil] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/datadhrumil&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0-qgLfZbsPatIYWbvNzZyM) Materials referenced in the show: Example polling tracker (the current version is not one that Dhrumil and I worked on): [https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/national/] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/national/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2B8CytX7J2s-1nmj1KtoPv) Nate Silver article, " [The Media Has a Probability Problem] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-media-has-a-probability-problem/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2egCc83HNcUWQGYIrQ0D8e) ",FiveThirtyEight Harry Enten article, " [Fake Polls are a Real Problem] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/fake-polls-are-a-real-problem/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3XfkR-M5g2z0MSPiDAt6NX) ",FiveThirtyEight Harry Enten article, " [Trump is Just a Normal Polling Error Behind Clinton] (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trump-is-just-a-normal-polling-error-behind-clinton/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1AzkISF9SjJhNCfpDf86tX) ",FiveThirtyEight Dhrumil'spolls LLM: [http://pollfinder.ai] (https://www.google.com/url?q=http://pollfinder.ai/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3kNs6HEN-7K4-BqU9HSXNq) ... Read more

19 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:00

19 Aug 2024

#1726

No Secrets in Security – DTNS 4834

What can businesses do to be more resilient against future CrowdStrike like outages? Plus Fortnite is available again for iOS in the EU and for Android worldwide. And over 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers were leaked onto a hacking forum. Should you be worried? Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Steve Zalewski, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=815726885&single=true) . ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

32 MINS

32:11

16 Aug 2024

#1725

Working Like It's 2019 or 2020 in 2029? - DTNS 4833

Former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, recants his view that remote work policies are hindering Google’s AI competitiveness. But does he mean it? Plus Google is expanding the rollout of its generated summaries for search results, called “AI Overviews.” And the New England Journal Brian-Computer Interface (BCI) developed by scientists at the University of California, Davis. Starring Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=1904290854&single=true) . ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:38

15 Aug 2024

#1724

Smoothing Out PC Gaming With SteamOS – DTNS 4832

The US DOJ is considering asking a judge to break up Google. Apple announced support for access to the iPhone’s NFC chip in iOS 18.1. And Valve confirms SteamOS support for Asus’s ROG Ally handheld gaming PC. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zx6KEqlYxUDvgPQ1nsRLzyZLYdXwOABn9wHDU3-j_qc/pubhtml?gid=322337582&single=true) . ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:20

14 Aug 2024

#1723

PIXELated Goodness Abounds! - DTNS 4831

We detail all the highlights from today’s Made By Google event including the new Pixel 9 hardware, AI services and Pixel Watch 3!. Plus some folks are mad that The Verge published screenshots from Valve’s unannounced game. And Password manager Dashlane shared its first Passkey Report. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1302004616&single=true) . ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

28 MINS

28:36

13 Aug 2024

#1722

Don't Fall for the Truth You Want - DTNS 4830

We explain the hack of the Trump campaign by an foreign state actor and the possible threat to US elections. Justin explains how to find out who’s really soliciting donations on behalf of a electoral campaign. And the Verge’s Sean Hollister explains the limitations of the PSVR2 PC adapter. 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=488916455&single=true) . ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

31 MINS

31:50

12 Aug 2024

#1721

Black Hat 2024 Highlights - DTNS 4829

David Spark is here to give us the highlights from this year’s Black Hat security conference. Plus Apple reveals a fee structure for apps that link to outside websites for purchase in the EU. And eVTOL air taxi startup Archer Aviation hopes to have its service up and running in Los Angeles by 2026. Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, David Spark, Roger Chang, Joe. Link to the [Show Notes] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQnXPRiZztILyNFBIipgZmCN6nIVL3Yv2pl0BBX0QRGs4krIjwAQNLrBYMqCdMc9srLk84k4MEYpINN/pubhtml?gid=1212537117&single=true) . ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

31 MINS

31:42

09 Aug 2024