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Daily Tech News Show

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

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Living With Pixel Studio AI - DTNS 4883 Oct 25, 2024

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We take a look at Google’s Pixel Studio App for the Pixel 9 and ask the question is on-device generative AI image tool really needed? Plus Meta has announced a multi-year deal with Reuters to integrate real-time news content into its AI chatbot. And At the Bloomberg Tech Summit Arm CEO, Rene Haas, predicted AI will progress more quickly than the internet itself.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Tasia Custode, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Maintaining Your Political Sanity - DTNS 4882 Oct 24, 2024

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Microsoft released a report Wednesday, accusing attempts by foreign adversaries to stir up anger or confusion in the U.S prior to the upcoming presidential election. Spotify has introduced a new auto-moderation feature for podcasters. And Justin Robert Young talks about how AI could affect access to our political representatives.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Justin Robert Young, Amos, Joe.

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Netflix Closes Game Studio - DTNS 4881 Oct 23, 2024

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Why has Netflix closed its AAA game studio and does it portend bigger things? Plus air-taxis cleared another hurdle as the US Federal Aviation Administration issued new rules Tuesday for air-taxi VTOLs. And Arm has canceled Qualcomm’s chip architecture license, and it’s not such a big deal.

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

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Claude is Your New Virtual AI-ssistant - DTNS 4880 Oct 22, 2024

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Anthropic updated its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model allowing it to interact with desktop computer apps letting users potentially automate certain software tasks. Plus Meta suspends Instagram and Threads accounts that reposted public information tracking private jets. And Meta tests facial recognition again to combat celebrity impersonations and for account unlocking.

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

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Hands-On With the Meta Quest 3S - DTNS 4879 Oct 21, 2024

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Ariel Waldman shares their experience using technology in Antarctica to shoot a documentary. Plus Dr Nicole Ackermans gives us a report on the tech she found at Neuroscience 2024. And Shannon gives us a review of Meta’s new Quest 3S VR headset.

Starring Tom Merritt, Shannon Morse, Ariel Waldman, Craig Porter, Dr. Niki Ackermans, Roger Chang, Joe.

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How to Win a Nobel Prize – DTNS 4878 Oct 18, 2024

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OpenAI and Microsoft are having relationship problems, Netflix earnings call is more about where the company is heading versus where it is, and Dr Niki joins us to talk about the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureates.

Starring Tom Merritt, Niki Ackermans, and Roger Chang, Joe, Amos.

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Voice Cloning is Here - DTNS 4877 Oct 17, 2024

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Apple Business Connect lets businesses without a physical location manage how they appear in Apple’s services. How one company is making portable solar power easier to carry. And a company called Hiya has a new product that can reliably detect AI generated voices.

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

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Want My Voice? Pay Me! - DTNS 4876 Oct 16, 2024

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SAG-AFTRA will re-enter negotiations with the bargaining group representing triple A game studios. What’s at stake and will they be able to come to an agreement before the end of the year? Plus the US FCC approved a notice of inquiry to examine whether data caps harm consumers and competition. And Amazon announced a slew of new products including their first color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe.

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iPad Mini October Surprise - DTNS 4875 Oct 15, 2024

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Apple has revealed a new iPad Mini with updated specs. But they’re not alone. A number of companies have announced new or updated products just in the time for the holiday gift buying season. Plus Spotify said it is testing bringing music videos to 85 more markets. And a roundup of the latest news surrounding Google.

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

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Adobe Kicks Off The Adobe Max Creativity Conference In Orlando - DTH Oct 14, 2024

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Adobe kicks off the Adobe Max creativity conference in Orlando, The Honor Magic 7 smartphone launches October 30th in China, and the Internet Archive is back online.

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