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Self Driving Doesn't Pass the Road Test - DTNS 4164a Dec 03, 2021

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We get a firsthand account from Allison Sheridan on what it’s like driving around with Tesla’s Autopilot feature turned on. Plus US regulators look to stop the Nvidia/Arm merger.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Allison Sheridan, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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There Can Be Only One Delivery - DTNS 4163 Dec 02, 2021

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Instacart plans to launch a 15-minute delivery service in a US city as early as February. Qualcomm also announced the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and 7c+ Gen 3 platforms for ARM-based PCs, built on the 5-nanometer process. Qualcomm says they will get 5G support for both sub-6 and mmWave service, multi-day battery life. upgraded camera, audio functions and chip-to-cloud security. And Square co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey announced the company will change its name to Block, effective December 10th.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Justin Robert Young, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Microsoft Puts their Customers on Edge - DTNS 4162 Dec 01, 2021

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We check in on the latest developments from autonomous vehicle company Nuro, we review the reactions to Microsoft’s integration of the Buy Now, Pay Later service Zip into Edge web browser, and how is Meta responding to concerns of child safety advocates about end to end encryption on WhatsApp.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Virtual Realty is a Real Thing - DTNS 4161 Nov 30, 2021

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Twitter updated its privacy information policy preventing the sharing of personal information without consent including photos and videos part of its anti-doxxing rules. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority ordered Meta to sell Giphy. The Wall Street Journal reports on investment companies buying up digital “land” in virtual platforms that they hope may one day become the metaverse.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Jack Tweets Goodbye - DTNS 4160 Nov 29, 2021

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Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down. What does this mean for users of the social media platform and does this signal new direction for the company?

Starring Sarah Lane, Rich Stroffolino, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Baidu Approved to Charge for Robotaxis in Beijing - DTH Nov 26, 2021

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Baidu can now charge for robotaxi rides in Beijing, Apple's AR headset reportedly doesn't need to be tethered to a phone or Mac, and Google agrees to give UK regulators oversight and input into its Privacy Sandbox APIs.

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide Nov 25, 2021

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Can't figure out what to get your favorite techie this holiday season? Then check out these great suggestions from the DTNS co-contributors and listeners! And if you want to follow up on any of the gift ideas just click on the affiliate links below.

Rich Stroffolino Instax Mini Link

Scott Johnson Year Long Subscription to Xbox GamePass

Terrance Gaines Satechi USB-C Watch AirPods Charger

Mark Bussell Jr multi-charging cable AND (USB- Lightning mini USB)

Nik Kearney Samsung Wireless Charger Trio

SP Noxgear Tracer360

Shannon Morse OcCOOP Quick Charge Hand Warmer

James Thatcher Sovol SV03 3D printer

George Tsang Portable Battery Packs

Matt Schultz Martian by Andy Weir

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AT&T and Verizon lower 5G tower strength for FAA review - DTH Nov 25, 2021

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AT&T and Verizon agree lower 5G tower strength for six months for an FAA review, Pinterest settles discrimination lawsuit, and the European Commission proposed a bill overhauling how political ads can be targeted.

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Predictive Title - DTNS 4159 Nov 24, 2021

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Is perovskite a possible alternative to making cheaper solar panels faster? Why does predictive text achieve a lower WPM than autocorrect? The Asphalt Xtreme mobile game is coming to Netflix. Is that sign that Netflix wants its game lineup to move away from just casual gaming?

Starring Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Driving Solar Power to Your Home - DTNS 4158 Nov 23, 2021

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We examine new developments in renewable power and storage, Qualcomm will debut its next flagship Snapdragon chip at the Snapdragon Tech Summit on November 30th along with a new naming convention, and we examine the popularity of shopping livestreams.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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