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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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23 and Everyone's DNA - DTNS 4628 Oct 19, 2023

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Meta is beta-testing disappearing voice messages in WhatsApp and bringing “broadcast channels” to Facebook and Messenger. The hacker behind the data breach at 23andme has leaked more private user data on an online forum. And the FCC looks to reestablish net neutrality by establishing rules that prohibit ISPs from throttling or limiting certain traffic.

Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Nica Montford, Roger Chang, Joe.

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A Legit Spam Deterrent? – DTNS 4627 Oct 18, 2023

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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 for free, but must pay the subscription fee to do anything else. YouTube announced changes to its interface and creator tools that will roll out over the next few weeks. Xbox’s Phil Spencer confirmed Wednesday that Activision Blizzard games won’t be coming to Xbox Game Pass until at least 2024.

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

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Prepare for Emergencies Without Internet - DTNS 4626 Oct 17, 2023

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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 yourself in an emergency. And Qualcomm announces it’s building a RISC-V-based platform for Google’s WearOS smartwatch OS. And we analyze the early reviews for Meta’s new Ray-Ban Meta Smart glasses.

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

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Beam That Update Into the Box, Scotty - DTNS 4625 Oct 16, 2023

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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 more Apple rumors to share including iPad launch dates, M3 Pro and Max, and a way to update your iPhone at the Apple Store.

Starring Tom Merritt, Chris Ashley, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Can We Call It MicroBlizzard? - DTNS 4624 Oct 13, 2023

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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 Buy announced its intention to stop selling physical video media sales early next year.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Geoff Belknap, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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Teens "Take It, to the Limit, One More Time" - DTNS 4623 Oct 12, 2023

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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’s latest flagship phone the Pixel 8 Pro. Plus YouTube surpasses Netflix as top video source for US teenagers according to a new survey from Piper Sandler.

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

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Streaming Should Mean Streaming - DTNS 4622 Oct 11, 2023

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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 Google pay Apple to keep the search engine front and center on its devices? And Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the app is knowingly harmful to children because of its “addictive nature.”

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

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Will Apple Make VR Cool? - DTNS 4621 Oct 10, 2023

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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is working on a lighter version of the Vision Pro. Google announced results and expansions of its “Project Green Light”, its program to reduce times cars spend at red lights. And has the recent attack in Israel highlighted the shift of news off X?

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

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Snap's My AI under investigation in UK - DTH Oct 09, 2023

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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 SK Hynix able to supply US chip equipment to their China-based factories, and Google's Vertex AI aims to help doctors with patient histories and billing.

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"I Am Not a Robot!" - DTNS 4620 Oct 06, 2023

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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 checkout lanes. And the Information reports that Meta is paying millions of dollars to celebrities for the rights to recreate their personalities as chatbots.

Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Andrea Jones-Rooy, Roger Chang, Joe.

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